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June - 1 
"Suspected Maoists torched a Bolero, three trucks and two costly machinery engaged at Pakhar Bauxite Mining in Lohardaga District this morning [June 1]," Lohardaga Superintendent of Police (SP) Asim Vikrant Minz said. The vehicles and equipment belo
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"Suspected Maoists torched a Bolero, three trucks and two costly machinery engaged at Pakhar Bauxite Mining in Lohardaga District this morning [June 1]," Lohardaga Superintendent of Police (SP) Asim Vikrant Minz said. The vehicles and equipment belonged to Atul Agarwal, who had taken a contract from HINDALCO, he said.
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June - 1 
A Government school teacher, Ajit Mishra, was arrested on June 1 for helping the Communist Party of Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who blew up his school at Parchha village in Rohtas District on May 31, Police said. Police suspected that Mishra, who was posted
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A Government school teacher, Ajit Mishra, was arrested on June 1 for helping the Communist Party of Maoist (CPI-Maoist) who blew up his school at Parchha village in Rohtas District on May 31, Police said. Police suspected that Mishra, who was posted at that school, was involved in supplying explosives, remote control devices, fuse wires and other equipment to the Maoists that was used in several explosions in Rohtas and neighbouring districts. Rohtas Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said: "Police have been interrogating Mishra after he was arrested from his native village Tiara Kala following continuous electronic surveillance and intelligence inputs."
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June - 1 
A newly-released WikiLeaks cable revealed that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi could be financing a Pakistan-based anti-India militant outfit, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Times of India reported. The cable, which is based on information received fro
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A newly-released WikiLeaks cable revealed that Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi could be financing a Pakistan-based anti-India militant outfit, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Times of India reported. The cable, which is based on information received from a Deobandi scholar and a "long-standing" contact of the US consulate in Lahore, said SSP leader Mulana Ludhianvi travelled to Libya on a fundraising trip sponsored by the Libyan government.
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June - 1 
A suspected agent of the Pakistani intelligence agency Inter services Intelligence (ISI) was arrested near Haridwar in Uttarakhand on June 1, according to Times of India. The arrestee, identified as Furkan alias K K alias Ajay, was providing vital in
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A suspected agent of the Pakistani intelligence agency Inter services Intelligence (ISI) was arrested near Haridwar in Uttarakhand on June 1, according to Times of India. The arrestee, identified as Furkan alias K K alias Ajay, was providing vital information related to Army installations in Meerut and Roorkee to an ISI officer based in Pakistan, identified as Major Rathod, through e-mail.
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June - 1 
A woman was killed in crossfire and three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured when the Maoists engaged Security Force personnel in a brief gun battle at Bareda forest, about 70 kilometres from Ranchi on June 1. Additional
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A woman was killed in crossfire and three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were injured when the Maoists engaged Security Force personnel in a brief gun battle at Bareda forest, about 70 kilometres from Ranchi on June 1. Additional Superintendent of Police Apoorva, who led the combing team comprising Central Reserve Police Force, Jharkhand Jaguar and District Police personnel, said they were cordoning off the forest in Tamar Police Station area around 6.10 am when a squad of 15 Maoists opened fire. The victim was identified as Neelmani Mahto (55), a local villager. A 9mm pistol with four rounds, three mobile handsets and four SIM cards were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 1 
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman, Mohammad Yasin Malik, said he will not meet the Ram Jethmalani-led Kashmir Committee. He stated, “We have decided not to meet the Kashmir Committee as it has time and again worked against the intere
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Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chairman, Mohammad Yasin Malik, said he will not meet the Ram Jethmalani-led Kashmir Committee. He stated, “We have decided not to meet the Kashmir Committee as it has time and again worked against the interests of Kashmiris”. Kashmir Committee led by Ram Jethmalani would begin their mission Kashmir-II from June 2 (today) with the panel holding dialogue with different sections of the society including separatists.
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June - 1 
Maoists organised a 'Kangaroo Court' and brutally beat up two people with heavy wooden stick on June 1 on the pretext of them being Police informers in the outskirts of Gaya District, reports Hindustan Times. According to the Maoists, both the suspec
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Maoists organised a 'Kangaroo Court' and brutally beat up two people with heavy wooden stick on June 1 on the pretext of them being Police informers in the outskirts of Gaya District, reports Hindustan Times. According to the Maoists, both the suspects – Shyam Sundar Yadav and Vinod Yadav – were constantly leaking vital information about Maoists' whereabouts and activities to the local Police. Pleading for mercy, one of the victims Shyam Sundar Yadav promised not to leak information ever again in life and is willing to abide by the rules and regulations set by Maoists.
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June - 1 
Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) co-accused, Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley on June 1 testified that he had conducted a surveillance of the German Bakery in Pune and identified Chabad Houses in Delhi, Pushkar an
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Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) co-accused, Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley on June 1 testified that he had conducted a surveillance of the German Bakery in Pune and identified Chabad Houses in Delhi, Pushkar and Pune as potential bombing targets. Headley said he made a video of the German Bakery which was bombed on February 13, 2010 killing 17 persons and injuring 60 others.
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June - 1 
Press release, CPI-Maoist Korukonda area committee ‘secretary’ Narendra reiterated the outfit’s strong opposition to the bauxite mining proposal in the Visakha Agency and called upon tribal people to drive away officials and those supporting the form
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Press release, CPI-Maoist Korukonda area committee ‘secretary’ Narendra reiterated the outfit’s strong opposition to the bauxite mining proposal in the Visakha Agency and called upon tribal people to drive away officials and those supporting the formation of rehabilitation committee in the bauxite mining proposed areas, if they visited their villages.
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June - 1 
senior separatist leader Moulana Abass Hussain Ansari returned to All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) fold following the executive council of the faction revoking his suspension. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of APHC-M i
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senior separatist leader Moulana Abass Hussain Ansari returned to All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) fold following the executive council of the faction revoking his suspension. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting of APHC-M in Srinagar, which was presided over by Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
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June - 1 
SFs arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants, identified as Wahengbam Surjit Singh and Nongthombam Joykumar alias Joy alias Nganba (40), from Khewa Bazar and Kongpal area in Imphal East District, respectively on June 1.
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SFs arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants, identified as Wahengbam Surjit Singh and Nongthombam Joykumar alias Joy alias Nganba (40), from Khewa Bazar and Kongpal area in Imphal East District, respectively on June 1.
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June - 1 
Speaking to mediapersons, Inspector General of Police (IGP, Western Range) Alok Mohan said that the Naxal [left-wing extremist] activity did prevail in the western ghat range vicinity in the Udupi District but the problem was under control because of
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Speaking to mediapersons, Inspector General of Police (IGP, Western Range) Alok Mohan said that the Naxal [left-wing extremist] activity did prevail in the western ghat range vicinity in the Udupi District but the problem was under control because of lack of popular support to their activity as well as proactive Police vigilance and action, reports Mangalorean.com.
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June - 1 
Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), was placed under house arrest in Srinagar on June1, one day ahead of his meeting with Ram Jethmalani’s Kashmir Committee, reports Kashmir Times. He is being placed und
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Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G), was placed under house arrest in Srinagar on June1, one day ahead of his meeting with Ram Jethmalani’s Kashmir Committee, reports Kashmir Times. He is being placed under house arrest to prevent him from carrying forward his ‘awareness campaign’ regarding the issue of arrested persons. Geelani said, “We will not hold talks with Government appointed delegations. We will engage in talks with any non-Governmental delegations who wish to talk to us”.
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June - 1 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) warned Pasupuleti Ramakrishna, a cousin of Tribal Welfare Minister P. Balaraju, that the people will punish him in a ‘praja court' (Maoist Kangaroo Court) if he failed to stop corrupt practices and oth
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) warned Pasupuleti Ramakrishna, a cousin of Tribal Welfare Minister P. Balaraju, that the people will punish him in a ‘praja court' (Maoist Kangaroo Court) if he failed to stop corrupt practices and other activities. CPI-Maoist Galikonda area committee ‘secretary’ Krishna, in a press release sent to the Visakha Agency reporters, has alleged that Ramakrishna, a former sarpanch (president of Panchayat, the village level local self-government institution), resorted to large-scale corruption, cheated unemployed tribal youth with a promise of employment, and exerted a lot of pressure on officials and employees.
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June - 1 
The India Government said that no decision has so far been taken on its joining a lawsuit in New York filed by relatives of the victims of 26/11 terror attack accusing Pakistan's spy agency ISI and terror outfit (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed for their in
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The India Government said that no decision has so far been taken on its joining a lawsuit in New York filed by relatives of the victims of 26/11 terror attack accusing Pakistan's spy agency ISI and terror outfit (LeT) founder Hafiz Saeed for their involvement in the Mumbai carnage.
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June - 1 
The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) ‘assistant secretary’ publicity and propaganda in-charge, ‘Major’ N Sunil in a press meet with reporters in a hill District announced that the PREPAK was rechristened as PREPAK (Progressive) in
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The People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) ‘assistant secretary’ publicity and propaganda in-charge, ‘Major’ N Sunil in a press meet with reporters in a hill District announced that the PREPAK was rechristened as PREPAK (Progressive) in short PREPAK (pro). He said that there will be no PREPAK (GS) and the new name will be applied from June 1. There will be no change in the PREPAK emblem, army name and others including the anniversary and foundation day. PREPAK (pro) will stand committed for the struggle of independence. He added that the step was taken according to the wishes of the public to unite the outfit and further to institute a united front of the revolutionaries of the State.
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June - 1 
Three Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants were arrested at a check gate at Athiabari in West Khasi Hills District on June 1, reports Shillong Times. The arrestees were identified as Phairos Marak (26), Amost Sangma (26) and Vituos Marak (2
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Three Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants were arrested at a check gate at Athiabari in West Khasi Hills District on June 1, reports Shillong Times. The arrestees were identified as Phairos Marak (26), Amost Sangma (26) and Vituos Marak (24).
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June - 1 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on June 1 said that beginning of dialogue with insurgent groups in the North-Eastern region helped to bring down the level of violence in that part of the country, reports Kanglaonline. Presenting the report card of
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on June 1 said that beginning of dialogue with insurgent groups in the North-Eastern region helped to bring down the level of violence in that part of the country, reports Kanglaonline. Presenting the report card of his Ministry, Chidambaram said that two of the insurgent groups are expected to sign an agreement with the Centre in a couple of months and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) will present its document to the Government for discussions soon.
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June - 1 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that most of the aspects of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley's ongoing deposition before a Chicago court were known to the Government. “Except one or two pieces of information, the rest had
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that most of the aspects of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley's ongoing deposition before a Chicago court were known to the Government. “Except one or two pieces of information, the rest had been brought to my notice by the National Investigation Agency team which had interrogated David Headley,” Chidambaram said.
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June - 1 
Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram on June 1 stated that Centre was unaware about Chetia’s whereabouts and his application seeking asylum in the neighboring country, reports Assam Tribune. “I am not aware whether Chetia is in Bangladesh. We are not
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Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram on June 1 stated that Centre was unaware about Chetia’s whereabouts and his application seeking asylum in the neighboring country, reports Assam Tribune. “I am not aware whether Chetia is in Bangladesh. We are not even aware where Chetia is at the moment,” Chidambaram said, denying any knowledge about Chetia filing petition seeking political asylum in the country.
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June - 1 
A person suffered injuries when a rocket fired by unidentified militants, from an undisclosed location, hit a tree near Sarbanda Bus Stop in Peshawar.
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A person suffered injuries when a rocket fired by unidentified militants, from an undisclosed location, hit a tree near Sarbanda Bus Stop in Peshawar.
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June - 1 
A power pylon of 500KV transmission line, from Tarbela Dam to Sheikh Mohammadi grid station of Peshawar, was blown up by unidentified militants in Nazar area of Swabi District.
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A power pylon of 500KV transmission line, from Tarbela Dam to Sheikh Mohammadi grid station of Peshawar, was blown up by unidentified militants in Nazar area of Swabi District.
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June - 1 
According to a book written by slain Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad the 26/11 Mumbai attacks was scripted by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officers and approved before its execution by al Qaeda ‘commanders’, reports Times of India. The
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According to a book written by slain Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad the 26/11 Mumbai attacks was scripted by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officers and approved before its execution by al Qaeda ‘commanders’, reports Times of India. The book titled ‘Inside Al-Qaeda and the Taliban -- beyond bin Laden and 9/11' describes the Mumbai plan as one pushed through by Ilyas Kashmiri, a key al Qaeda ally with wide links with the Pakistan defence establishment. Shahzad says in the book that the plan was authored by the ISI officers and embraced and executed by Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). "With Ilyas Kashmiri's immense expertise on Indian operations, he stunned the al Qaeda leaders with the suggestion that expanding the war theatre was the only way to overcome the present impasse. He presented the suggestion of conducting such a massive operation in India as would bring India and Pakistan to war and with that all proposed operations against Al-Qaeda would be brought to a grinding halt. Al-Qaeda excitedly approved the attack-India proposal," Shahzad wrote in the book, excerpts of which were published in Dawn.
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June - 1 
At least 27 Security Force (SFs) personnel were killed as Afghan Taliban attack Shaltalo security post in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, near the Afghanistan border, on June 2, reports Dawn. 45 militants were also killed in the clash t
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At least 27 Security Force (SFs) personnel were killed as Afghan Taliban attack Shaltalo security post in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, near the Afghanistan border, on June 2, reports Dawn. 45 militants were also killed in the clash that followed. Three civilians were also killed during the clash. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Malakand Division) Qazi Jameel said that the militants wearing uniforms of the Afghan National Army, NATO troops and Pakistan Army stormed the post in Shaltalo and opened fire with heavy weapons and rocket-propelled grenades. The post and a school building used by security personnel were destroyed. Official sources said 250 to 300 militants had taken part in the attack. The militants had crossed into Pakistan from Afghanistan’s Kunar region.
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June - 1 
ISI issued a rare media statement to deny it was behind the abduction and killing of Saleem Shahzad. The ISI also threatened legal action against media outlets that were speculating that the spy agency was somehow linked to the slaying of the journal
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ISI issued a rare media statement to deny it was behind the abduction and killing of Saleem Shahzad. The ISI also threatened legal action against media outlets that were speculating that the spy agency was somehow linked to the slaying of the journalist. The ISI statement, in the form of a story, quoted an unidentified intelligence official as saying, “It is regrettable that some sections of the media have taken upon themselves to use the incident for targeting and maligning the ISI.” As reported earlier, before he was killed, Shahzad told a human rights activist that he had been threatened by ISI agents.
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June - 1 
Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik on June 1 ruled out an imminent offensive in North Waziristan, contradicting a newspaper report that Pakistan had agreed to assault North Waziristan following pressure from the United States, reports Daily Times. S
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Lieutenant General Asif Yasin Malik on June 1 ruled out an imminent offensive in North Waziristan, contradicting a newspaper report that Pakistan had agreed to assault North Waziristan following pressure from the United States, reports Daily Times. Speaking at a news conference in Mohmand Agency, Lt Gen Asif Yasin Malik, commander of the 11th Corps based in Peshawar, said there was no change in his forces’ posture in the last weeks. “I have no such plans as far as I am concerned,” he told reporters. “We will undertake operations when we want to do it, when it is militarily and otherwise in the national interest to undertake such operations.” “I do not operate on press reports. I get orders from my high command,” he said in response to a question. When asked about the Haqqani network, Malik said, “We are misusing the word ‘network’. It does not become a network if four people sit together somewhere.” In addition, the Government has decided not to carry out an army operation in North Waziristan, the Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs was told in its June 1’s meeting. “No such plan has been devised to launch an offensive in North Waziristan,” said the committee’s chairman Senator Salim Saifullah Khan quoting Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar. But, there was immense pressure on Pakistan from the United States for action against foreign elements present inside the country, said Saifullah. Talking to reporters after the meeting, he said “the committee has proposed that action should be taken against foreign elements if they are present in the Tribal Areas”.
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June - 1 
Militants targeted FC fort in Shna Warai area in Hangu District with rockets. However, rockets landed in open fields. SFs repulsed the attack and retaliated with firing from heavy machineguns.
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Militants targeted FC fort in Shna Warai area in Hangu District with rockets. However, rockets landed in open fields. SFs repulsed the attack and retaliated with firing from heavy machineguns.
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June - 1 
Pakistan's leading human rights activist and lawyer Asma Jahangir has described Pakistan Army generals as political duffers who are out to ruin the country by promoting terrorism, reports Times of India. "Ye fauji siyasi duffers hain (Army men are po
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Pakistan's leading human rights activist and lawyer Asma Jahangir has described Pakistan Army generals as political duffers who are out to ruin the country by promoting terrorism, reports Times of India. "Ye fauji siyasi duffers hain (Army men are political duffers). This country will go nowhere if it follows their policies," said Jahangir while participating in a discussion on a Pakistan news channel. "I am not talking about the ordinary soldiers but these generals who play golf and reward themselves with plots of land. They have brought the country to a place where there is terrorism in every nook and corner of the country. They are the people who are promoting terrorism and training young and innocent boys in safe houses in our midst," added Jahangir.
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June - 1 
Professor Ghulam Hussain Saba Dashtiari of Balochistan University was shot dead in Sariab area of Quetta on June 1, reports Dawn. “According to sources, Dashtiari was walking with a student when masked militants on a motorcycle shot him dead and esc
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Professor Ghulam Hussain Saba Dashtiari of Balochistan University was shot dead in Sariab area of Quetta on June 1, reports Dawn. “According to sources, Dashtiari was walking with a student when masked militants on a motorcycle shot him dead and escaped. Meanwhile, Saifullah, the spokesman for the Ansarul Islam (AI) outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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June - 1 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge quantity of oil, allegedly stolen from the tankers supplying fuel to NATO forces in Afghanistan, from the warehouse of Umar Gul in Landi Kotal.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge quantity of oil, allegedly stolen from the tankers supplying fuel to NATO forces in Afghanistan, from the warehouse of Umar Gul in Landi Kotal.
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June - 1 
Seven Security Force (SF) personnel were killed when Taliban militants from Afghanistan’s Kunar province attacked and overran Shaltalo security checkpost jointly manned by Frontier Corps (FC) and Dir Levies in Berawal area of Upper Dir District of Kh
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Seven Security Force (SF) personnel were killed when Taliban militants from Afghanistan’s Kunar province attacked and overran Shaltalo security checkpost jointly manned by Frontier Corps (FC) and Dir Levies in Berawal area of Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa near the Pak-Afghan border on June 1 reports Dawn. Sector-in-charge Brigadier Nadeem Mirza said the terrorists, who had infiltrated from Afghanistan’s Kunar province, attacked the checkpost situated about 20 kilometres inside the Pakistani territory from the Afghan border. He said that Shaltalo checkpost was in a remote area with no telephone facility, adding that terrorists used heavy weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades and machine-guns
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June - 1 
Six people were injured in a remote-controlled bomb explosion at Baarboze area of Dera Bugti District.
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Six people were injured in a remote-controlled bomb explosion at Baarboze area of Dera Bugti District.
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June - 1 
The courier who led US intelligence to Osama bin Laden’s hideout in Pakistan hailed from the Swat Valley, unnamed Pakistani officials said on June 1, reports Daily Times. The officials identified the courier as Ibrahim Saeed Ahmed. He and his brother
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The courier who led US intelligence to Osama bin Laden’s hideout in Pakistan hailed from the Swat Valley, unnamed Pakistani officials said on June 1, reports Daily Times. The officials identified the courier as Ibrahim Saeed Ahmed. He and his brother Abrar were shot dead in the US Navy SEAL raid on May 2 that also killed bin Laden and two other people. The brothers apparently linked up with bin Laden after they returned to Swat Valley from Kuwait, where their parents had immigrated. The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the real names of the two brothers, said they were from Martung village of Swat.
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June - 1 
The Government is not fond of military action and wants to have an exit strategy, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on June 1, reports The Express Tribune. The Government, he said, was not taking dictation from anybody, “but it will take action
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The Government is not fond of military action and wants to have an exit strategy, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on June 1, reports The Express Tribune. The Government, he said, was not taking dictation from anybody, “but it will take action when its writ is challenged [in North Waziristan]”. “We will decide if there is any need for [an operation in North Waziristan.] We will not meddle unnecessarily,” the premier said. In addition, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said the Government was ready to hold dialogue with militants on condition that these elements surrendered themselves to the political agents of their areas, reports Daily Times. Speaking in a live programme “Prime Minister Online”, the prime minister said, “But if they (militants) will challenge writ of the Government, target innocent people and attack cities, public property, installations, Police stations and railways, the Government will take action against them.”
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June - 1 
The members of Akakhel Peace Committee shot dead two captives of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) to avenge killing of one of their volunteers in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 1.
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The members of Akakhel Peace Committee shot dead two captives of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) to avenge killing of one of their volunteers in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 1.
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June - 1 
The United States should delay much of its multibillion-dollar package to Pakistan pending economic reforms as the aid has led to official inaction and public resentment, Daily Times reported on June 1 quoting Centre for Global Development study. The
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The United States should delay much of its multibillion-dollar package to Pakistan pending economic reforms as the aid has led to official inaction and public resentment, Daily Times reported on June 1 quoting Centre for Global Development study. The report by the Centre for Global Development, a private Washington think-tank, comes as more US lawmakers question aid to Pakistan after US forces discovered and killed Osama bin Laden. The United States in 2009 authorised a $7.5 billion package named after Senators John Kerry and Richard Lugar and Representative Howard Berman, who hoped to fight anti-Americanism in Pakistan by switching the US focus from backing the military to building the economy and civilian institutions. But the study, the result of research that began well before the bin Laden raid, said the aid drive had paradoxically soured public perceptions of the United States as it raised false hopes for better times. And with Pakistani leaders now assuming a steady flow of cash from Washington, “it makes sense for them to push for that money rather than to work with their political rivals to move on key reforms”, it said. “For these reasons, we recommend that much of the $7.5 billion Kerry-Lugar-Berman aid package not be disbursed immediately,” it said.
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June - 1 
Unidentified militants blew up a community model primary school for girls in Achini area of Peshawar.
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Unidentified militants blew up a community model primary school for girls in Achini area of Peshawar.
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June - 1 
Unidentified militants blew up three empty houses of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Frontier Region of Kohat. Officials told Dawn that militants, who were targeting members of a tribal lashkar (militia) and their houses in Jammu area in FR Ko
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Unidentified militants blew up three empty houses of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Frontier Region of Kohat. Officials told Dawn that militants, who were targeting members of a tribal lashkar (militia) and their houses in Jammu area in FR Kohat, came to the village and planted explosives at three houses.
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June - 1 
The Government on June 1 extended the term of Office of the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner in Nepal (OHCHR-N) by another six months with the same mandate, reports Nepal News. Its present mandate is ending on June 9. The OHCHR and the weste
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The Government on June 1 extended the term of Office of the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner in Nepal (OHCHR-N) by another six months with the same mandate, reports Nepal News. Its present mandate is ending on June 9. The OHCHR and the western countries, including the USA and the European countries, had been lobbying for one year extension.
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June - 1 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) in a meeting decided to end the dual security to the party leaders, provided by the State and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), “as soon as possible”. However, it did not set any timeframe for ending
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) in a meeting decided to end the dual security to the party leaders, provided by the State and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), “as soon as possible”. However, it did not set any timeframe for ending the dual security. The party also decided to hold talks with Government to legalise the vehicles used by party leaders and the PLA cantonments. The meeting also decided to convert the number plates of the vehicles used by the leaders into private plates. Similarly, the vehicles being used by the PLA in the cantonments will be given white plates, as Government number plates.
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June - 1 
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on June 1, directed the jail authorities to keep four top Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders- Chief Motiur Rahman Nizami, Secretary General Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed and Assistant Secretaries General Muhammad Kamaruzz
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The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on June 1, directed the jail authorities to keep four top Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders- Chief Motiur Rahman Nizami, Secretary General Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed and Assistant Secretaries General Muhammad Kamaruzzaman and Abdul Quader Molla detained until July 12, in connection with crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War, reports Daily Star. The order came following a petition filed by the prosecution on May 31.
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June - 1 
Sri Lanka Army Commander said that the Army was not evading the issue of accountability during the war against the LTTE militants and it would investigate if specific allegations of crimes were brought to its notice.
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Sri Lanka Army Commander said that the Army was not evading the issue of accountability during the war against the LTTE militants and it would investigate if specific allegations of crimes were brought to its notice.
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June - 1 
The Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms announced on June 1 that it would release another 800 former liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants upon completion of their rehabilitation program at the Pompamadu and Punethottam rehabili
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The Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms announced on June 1 that it would release another 800 former liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants upon completion of their rehabilitation program at the Pompamadu and Punethottam rehabilitation camps in Vavuniya. The Ministry plans to release the former fighters at a ceremony to be held at the Vavuniya Urban Council grounds on June 5.
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June - 2 
A court in Odisha on June 2 handed over the custody of top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Duna Kesab Rao alias Azad to the State Police for questioning, reports IBN Live. Azad, who carried a reward of INR one million on his head
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A court in Odisha on June 2 handed over the custody of top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Duna Kesab Rao alias Azad to the State Police for questioning, reports IBN Live. Azad, who carried a reward of INR one million on his head in Andhra Pradesh, had surrendered before the Police in Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh Police had handed over Azad to their Odisha counterparts in the night of June 1.
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June - 2 
A three page letter written in Telgu language signed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Malkangiri Division ‘Secretary’ Poonam Chand stating “We the Maoists are working for the people, but you are preventing us to reach the people by
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A three page letter written in Telgu language signed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Malkangiri Division ‘Secretary’ Poonam Chand stating “We the Maoists are working for the people, but you are preventing us to reach the people by utilizing the Police there by foiling our mission,” was handed over to Balwant Singh, District Collector of Malkangiri District by one Village Level Worker (VLW) on June 2. The letter addressed to the Collector Balwant Singh further reads that “we released the then Collector R. Vineel Krishna in the ‘Praja Court’ after the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik’s assurance to abide by all the demands within 15 days”, however instead of acting on the demands, the State Government is unnecessarily wasting times. The letter has asked the Collector “Are you mot aware about the killing of Comrade Gajla alias Ratnalu in Police encounter on April 24, 2011 at Tentulipadar village despite the State Governments claims that combing operation has been stopped”. The Maoist letter has also demanded the release of all the tribals who have been languished in Malkangiri and Koraput jails on the false cases. The Maoist leader has also said no to operation green hunt. The Maoist leader has further urged to fulfill all the demands of the common men and to supply rice to the cut-off region soon. Any deviation of the warning would have dangerous consequence, the letter said.
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June - 2 
Army has confirmed that at least 700 militants are waiting to infiltrate into Kashmir and there have been some incidents of firing at the Line of Control (LoC) to facilitate their crossing. Chief of the Western Command of Indian Army, Lieutenant Gene
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Army has confirmed that at least 700 militants are waiting to infiltrate into Kashmir and there have been some incidents of firing at the Line of Control (LoC) to facilitate their crossing. Chief of the Western Command of Indian Army, Lieutenant General SR Ghosh stated, "The militant camps very much exist in Pakistan. We are fully aware of several hundreds of militants who are waiting to be infiltrated to India and we presume they have the Pakistan backing".
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June - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who had abducted two villagers, killed one of them and released the other at Pararia village in Rohtas District on June 2, Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said. Heavily-armed Maoists had abduc
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres who had abducted two villagers, killed one of them and released the other at Pararia village in Rohtas District on June 2, Superintendent of Police Manu Maharaj said. Heavily-armed Maoists had abducted two persons Shatrughan Mahato and Shashi Mahato from Pararia village a day earlier, the SP said. The Maoists killed Shatrughan Mahato and threw his body on road near the village. The Maoists, however, released Shashi who returned home safe. The Maoists were suspecting that the two were passing information to the Police about their activities in the area, sources said.
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June - 2 
Five to six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired in a weekly marketplace in Tongpal village in Dantewada District on June 2, killing Constable Budharuram Poyam of Tongpal Police Station and severely injuring constable Rakesh .
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Five to six Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired in a weekly marketplace in Tongpal village in Dantewada District on June 2, killing Constable Budharuram Poyam of Tongpal Police Station and severely injuring constable Rakesh .
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June - 2 
Four United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants including a ‘captain’ of the outfit were arrested by the SFs in Guwahati, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees were identified as SS Singh, Ming, ‘captain’ M Joy Singh and identity of fourth mili
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Four United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants including a ‘captain’ of the outfit were arrested by the SFs in Guwahati, reports Assam Tribune. The arrestees were identified as SS Singh, Ming, ‘captain’ M Joy Singh and identity of fourth militant was not specified. Kanglaonline adds that several laptops, two mobile handsets and documents were recovered from the house. The seized laptops provided information about the UNLF purchasing land in Guwahati for setting up a base in Assam, whereabouts of their leaders and some organizational inputs, the officials said.
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June - 2 
Polling for 13th Phase of Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) elections was held in Ladakh along with six other blocks of Jammu and Kashmir regions spread over six Districts. A total of 73.1 percent voters exercised their fran
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Polling for 13th Phase of Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) elections was held in Ladakh along with six other blocks of Jammu and Kashmir regions spread over six Districts. A total of 73.1 percent voters exercised their franchise in this phase.
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June - 2 
Recounting some quantitative achievements since he took over the Department of Home Affairs in December 2008, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on June 1 that during his two and a half years in office, the foremost objective was to enhance the
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Recounting some quantitative achievements since he took over the Department of Home Affairs in December 2008, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on June 1 that during his two and a half years in office, the foremost objective was to enhance the capacity of intelligence agencies and of Security Forces in view of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, reports ANI. "I am happy to report that substantial capacity has been built in the last 30 months," he said. "There were 541 Operational Bns of Central Armed Police Forces as on November 30, 2008. As on May 31, 2011, this number stands at 573. Besides, 21 Bns are being raised. The total strength of our Central Armed Police Forces including all ranks is 777,788," said Chidambaram.
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June - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants from Irom Meijrao Mamang Leikai and Mayang Imphal Konchak Nongmeikapam Leikai in Bishnupur District on June 2, reports Kanglaonline. The arrestees were identified as Thingb
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) militants from Irom Meijrao Mamang Leikai and Mayang Imphal Konchak Nongmeikapam Leikai in Bishnupur District on June 2, reports Kanglaonline. The arrestees were identified as Thingbaijam Shyamkanhai Singh (37) and Nongmeikapam Gorojao alias Opendro Singh (41). SFs recovered one mobile handset and 12 pairs of camouflage pants, and 14 camouflage shirts from Shyamkumar and one mobile hand set from Gorojao.
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June - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) from Khuyathong Pukhri Achouba area in Churachandpur District on June 2, reports Kanglaonline. The arrestees were identified as Urikhinbam Prema alias Thoi alias
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) from Khuyathong Pukhri Achouba area in Churachandpur District on June 2, reports Kanglaonline. The arrestees were identified as Urikhinbam Prema alias Thoi alias Linthoingambi (24) and Ningthoujam Abung alias Naoba alias sunder (24).
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June - 2 
SFs neutralised a LeT hideout and recovered explosives in Kopra Top area in Thanna Mandi of Rajouri District on June 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries include 10 destroyed grenades, 1.5 grams black powder (suspected to be explosive) and a shawl.
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SFs neutralised a LeT hideout and recovered explosives in Kopra Top area in Thanna Mandi of Rajouri District on June 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries include 10 destroyed grenades, 1.5 grams black powder (suspected to be explosive) and a shawl.
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June - 2 
Tangkhul Naga Baptist Convention (TNBC), Ukhrul on June 2 strongly condemned the bomb blast at Autonomous District Council (ADC) temporary office located inside Khuman Lampak complex in Imphal West District on May 28 that left three innocent members
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Tangkhul Naga Baptist Convention (TNBC), Ukhrul on June 2 strongly condemned the bomb blast at Autonomous District Council (ADC) temporary office located inside Khuman Lampak complex in Imphal West District on May 28 that left three innocent members of a family injured, reports Sangai Express. In a joint statement, president of Council TNBC Rev L Ningdhar and general secretary TNBC Rev Ephraim Shaiza denounced the bomb blast as an act of cowardice and said injuring innocent people shall never bring any good to the society.
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June - 2 
The head of the Kashmir Committee Ram Jethmalani held meetings with separatist leaders including All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani in Sriganar and said a solution to the Kashmir issue is not far away, repor
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The head of the Kashmir Committee Ram Jethmalani held meetings with separatist leaders including All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani in Sriganar and said a solution to the Kashmir issue is not far away, reports Daily Excelsior.
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June - 2 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and as many Policemen were injured in a gunfight at Murhu in Khunti District on June 2.The gunfight ensued when a group of Maoists attacked a Police escort party at Murhu to snatch
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed and as many Policemen were injured in a gunfight at Murhu in Khunti District on June 2.The gunfight ensued when a group of Maoists attacked a Police escort party at Murhu to snatch rifles from them near a bank, Inspector General of Police (IGP) S. N. Pradhan told PTI. Pradhan did not rule out the possibility of Maoists' plan to loot the SBI branch. Police inspector P. K. Mishra told newsmen at Khunti, that about 30 Maoists were involved in the attack and managed to take away three rifles of the injured policemen before fleeing the spot.
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June - 2 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were injured in an encounter with Security Forces at Tamuli Bangaon in Tinsukia District on June 2, reports Times of India. The injured militants were identified as Akon Borgohain alias Tsunami Bor
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants were injured in an encounter with Security Forces at Tamuli Bangaon in Tinsukia District on June 2, reports Times of India. The injured militants were identified as Akon Borgohain alias Tsunami Borgohain and Abhoy Gogoi alias Tisku Baruah alias Dikkhu. An AK-56 rifle, a 9 mm pistol, 3 Chinese grenades and 35 rounds of bullets were recovered from the injured militants.
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June - 2 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Abhoy Gogoi (25) and Akon Borgohain (25), sustained serious injuries in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Tamulibari Gaon in Dibrugarh District on June 2.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Abhoy Gogoi (25) and Akon Borgohain (25), sustained serious injuries in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Tamulibari Gaon in Dibrugarh District on June 2.
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June - 2 
A leader of the National Party (NP), Nasim Jangian was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Turbat District.
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A leader of the National Party (NP), Nasim Jangian was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Turbat District.
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June - 2 
A Shia activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Sadaqat Hussain, was shot dead in a sectarian attack in Orangi Town of Karachi on June 2.
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A Shia activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Sadaqat Hussain, was shot dead in a sectarian attack in Orangi Town of Karachi on June 2.
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June - 2 
Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shafqat Malik, said on June 2 that provincial BDS officials had diffused 317 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the current year and foiled 25 per cent of terror
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Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shafqat Malik, said on June 2 that provincial BDS officials had diffused 317 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the current year and foiled 25 per cent of terror acts in the province, reports Dawn. Briefing media persons in Peshawar, AIG Malik said that 25 per cent of terror attempts were foiled in the provincial capital by diffusing bombs, suicide jackets, fuses and other explosive material. He said that the BDS diffused five suicide jackets, two vehicle-borne IEDs, 63 timed devices, 25 remote-controlled IEDs, 105 grenade IEDs and 114 rocket IEDs. He said that two BDS officials were killed while diffusing explosive material in the current year and eight last year. Answering a question, the AIG said that explosives laden in 15 vehicles were diffused in 2010 while two trucks laden with 250 kilogrammes to 350 kilogrammes explosives each were diffused this year in Bannu and Hangu.
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June - 2 
Admiral Mike Mullen said that the US was not ruling out the possibility of reconciliation with some Haqqani Network militants, while stating that Pakistani and American militaries could undertake joint operations against the militants. Mullen indic
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Admiral Mike Mullen said that the US was not ruling out the possibility of reconciliation with some Haqqani Network militants, while stating that Pakistani and American militaries could undertake joint operations against the militants. Mullen indicated that some members of the Haqqani network might be open to reconciliation. “I don’t count out the fact that that’s a possible path as well,” said the Admiral. It was reported that the US and Pakistan had agreed to form a joint anti-terrorism squad to fight militants.
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June - 2 
Al Qaeda has released a two-part 100-minute video apparently produced after the death of Osama bin Laden that calls for individual acts of jihad (Holy war) on “enemy soil,” a US-based monitoring service SITE said on June 3, reports Dawn. Among the se
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Al Qaeda has released a two-part 100-minute video apparently produced after the death of Osama bin Laden that calls for individual acts of jihad (Holy war) on “enemy soil,” a US-based monitoring service SITE said on June 3, reports Dawn. Among the several speakers are Ayman al-Zawahiri, al Qaeda’s long-time number two to bin Laden, and American-born Adam Gadahn, who says that Muslims living in the West are “perfectly placed to play an important and decisive part in the jihad against the Zionists and Crusaders.” Muslims living in the United States can easily buy automatic assault weapons at a gun show without any identification or submitting to a background check, Gadahn says, speaking in English, according to a transcript of the first video released by the SITE Monitoring Service. “It’s important that we weaken our cowardly enemies’ will to fight by targeting influential public figures in Crusader and Zionist government, industry and media,” Gadahn says. The video was produced by al Qaeda’s media arm, as-Sahab and is titled, “You are only responsible for yourself.” It was posted on Web forums on June 2, and opens with old footage of bin Laden sitting next to al-Zawahiri giving a speech that criticizes the Western occupation of Muslim lands.
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June - 2 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, Khan Afsar Mohmand alias Jawad, from Manghopir area of Karachi, reports Express Tribune. He is involved in numerous t
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, Khan Afsar Mohmand alias Jawad, from Manghopir area of Karachi, reports Express Tribune. He is involved in numerous target killings, kidnapping for ransom and extortion cases. A TT pistol and ammunition was allegedly seized from him and a hit list containing the names of senior leaders of Political parties and Police officers was also found on him. Afsar is believed to have joined the TTP in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) where he conducted militant operations against the Armed Forces. He is said to be closely linked with TTP’s Qari Shakeel group based in the northern areas and is charged of killing seven people in 2010 and one person named Farooq Ahmed in January 2011. Moreover, he carried out most of the murders within the jurisdiction of Pirabad, Mominabad and Site A. It was reported that there are more than a dozen active members of Afsar’s TTP cell in Karachi, who remain at large. The preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect along with other TTP members was planning a huge suicide bombing mission in Karachi.
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June - 2 
Pakistan Government will "think whether there is any need" for a military operation in North Waziristan and not take dictation from anyone on launching a campaign against militants in North Waziristan whenever its writ is challenged, Prime Minister Y
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Pakistan Government will "think whether there is any need" for a military operation in North Waziristan and not take dictation from anyone on launching a campaign against militants in North Waziristan whenever its writ is challenged, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on June 2, reports Indian Express. Asked about reports that a military operation is imminent in North Waziristan tribal agency, he said: "We will think whether there is any need for it. We will not interfere in the matter unnecessarily." Later, responding to a question, Gilani said United States (US) drone attacks are unacceptable as they are "against Pakistan's sovereignty, public opinion and the spirit of resolutions passed by Parliament". These attacks are counter-productive as they affect Pakistan's strategy to separate tribesmen from militants.
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June - 2 
Pakistan is going to reduce sharply the number of US military trainers allowed in the country, Admiral Mike Mullen, outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on June 2, reports Dawn. Admiral Mike Mullen declined to offer figures on Pakista
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Pakistan is going to reduce sharply the number of US military trainers allowed in the country, Admiral Mike Mullen, outgoing chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said on June 2, reports Dawn. Admiral Mike Mullen declined to offer figures on Pakistani plans to cut the military mission but said the number of US trainers was “not going to zero.” “There clearly is an ongoing contraction of that support and it is tied to the difficult time we are going through,” Mullen told defence reporters in Washington. Pakistani and US military sources in Pakistan have said the training component of the US military mission in Pakistan numbered as high as about 150 in recent years and would be reduced to less than 50. It was about 70 in April. Pressed for a figure, Mullen said only he saw “a very significant cutback” and refused to elaborate.
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June - 2 
Pakistan said on June 2 that there should not be "baseless speculation" from any quarters regarding the testimony of David Headley in the US trial of terror suspect Tahawwur Rana, charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks, reports Indian Express
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Pakistan said on June 2 that there should not be "baseless speculation" from any quarters regarding the testimony of David Headley in the US trial of terror suspect Tahawwur Rana, charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks, reports Indian Express. Headley's case involves a trial in the US and Pakistan has not been given access to him, Foreign Office spokesperson Tehmina Janjua told a weekly news briefing. She was responding to a question about Headley's testimony linking Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to the Mumbai attacks. Pakistan is "not in a position to determine the details of what he (Headley) is saying or what he is not saying", Janjua said. "Therefore, what we can say is that it is our expectation that all sides will refrain from vitiating the atmosphere by baseless speculation" from the trial, she added.
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June - 2 
State Department official Shari Villarosa said that al Qaeda still has the capacity to stage international attacks from Pakistan despite US forces’ killing of the terrorist network’s ‘leader’ Osama bin Laden, reports Daily Times. “Although the al Qae
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State Department official Shari Villarosa said that al Qaeda still has the capacity to stage international attacks from Pakistan despite US forces’ killing of the terrorist network’s ‘leader’ Osama bin Laden, reports Daily Times. “Although the al Qaeda core is clearly weaker, it retains the capability to conduct regional and transnational attacks,” from Pakistan, Villarosa said in written testimony to the House Committee on Homeland Security. Villarosa, the deputy counterterrorism coordinator in charge of regional affairs, pointed to the al Qaeda linkages of the Pakistan-based terrorist groups Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Haqqani Network.
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June - 2 
The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen said on June 2 that Pakistan needed space to sort out internal problems and that it would be dangerous for the United States to abandon the troubled war partner, reports The Express Tri
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The Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen said on June 2 that Pakistan needed space to sort out internal problems and that it would be dangerous for the United States to abandon the troubled war partner, reports The Express Tribune. Mullen said that Pakistan has been going through “a great deal of introspection” in the month since US forces killed Osama bin Laden. “I think we need to give them a little time and space to do that. And that makes all the sense in the world to me,” Mullen said. “I think the worst thing we could do / would be (to) cut them off,” he added. If the United States distanced itself from Pakistan, “10 years from now, 20 years from now, we go back and it’s much more intense and it’s much more dangerous,” he added further.
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June - 2 
Two bullet-riddled bodies, identified as those of Muhammad Tariq Baloch from Turbat District and Abdul Hameed Marri from Winder city in Lasbela District, were found near coastal highway in the Lasbela District on June 2.
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Two bullet-riddled bodies, identified as those of Muhammad Tariq Baloch from Turbat District and Abdul Hameed Marri from Winder city in Lasbela District, were found near coastal highway in the Lasbela District on June 2.
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June - 2 
Unidentified armed militants abducted two brick traders, identified as Haji Faiz Muhammad and Haji Muhammad Mandukhail on June 2 from Dasht area some14 km from Quetta.
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Unidentified armed militants abducted two brick traders, identified as Haji Faiz Muhammad and Haji Muhammad Mandukhail on June 2 from Dasht area some14 km from Quetta.
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June - 2 
A cadre of Terai Mukti Tigers, identified as Ashnarayan Saha Kalwar, sustained serious injury when an unidentified group opened fire at him along the By-pass road section of Birgunj in the night of June 2.
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A cadre of Terai Mukti Tigers, identified as Ashnarayan Saha Kalwar, sustained serious injury when an unidentified group opened fire at him along the By-pass road section of Birgunj in the night of June 2.
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June - 2 
After the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)’s decision to abandon their double security system, the leaders decided to send the 100 Maoist security combatants to their respective cantonments (those registered inside the valley would be
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After the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)’s decision to abandon their double security system, the leaders decided to send the 100 Maoist security combatants to their respective cantonments (those registered inside the valley would be sent to the Shaktikhor cantonment). The weapons held by them would be locked in the Shaktikhor ‘container’.
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June - 2 
Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) decided to start the catagorisation of the cantoned Maoist combatants at the earliest, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the Committee on June 2 agreed to recruit at least 120 persons in the first phase to beg
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Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) decided to start the catagorisation of the cantoned Maoist combatants at the earliest, reports Nepal News. A meeting of the Committee on June 2 agreed to recruit at least 120 persons in the first phase to begin the survey, profiling and classification of the cadres of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) considering their ability and preferences, informed chief secretary Madhav Ghimirey.
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June - 2 
Peace Minister Bishwonath Sah on June 2 said the Government is going to send letters to armed groups operating in Terai and eastern hills, asking them to come to the negotiating table, according to Nepal News. Sah said the talks with the armed groups
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Peace Minister Bishwonath Sah on June 2 said the Government is going to send letters to armed groups operating in Terai and eastern hills, asking them to come to the negotiating table, according to Nepal News. Sah said the talks with the armed groups were not fruitful and claimed that the talks this time will be decisive. He also claimed that the integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants could be conducted in three months and that the draft of the constitution would also be ready by then.
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June - 2 
The Constitutional Committee (CC) on June 2 sent the report submitted by the Committee for State Restructuring and Power Sharing to the sub-committee formed under it to resolve disputed issues seen in constitution drafting, reports Nepal News. The CC
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The Constitutional Committee (CC) on June 2 sent the report submitted by the Committee for State Restructuring and Power Sharing to the sub-committee formed under it to resolve disputed issues seen in constitution drafting, reports Nepal News. The CC forwarded the report of the aforementioned thematic committee to the sub-committee so that parties are able to reach an understanding on the disputed issues seen in it. The CC chair Nilambar Acharya told media persons that the Committee's report has been sent to the sub-committee after collecting the views of all the CC members during an intense deliberation on 78 disputed issues seen in it in which the most controversial has been the right to self-determination. He said that works to prepare the integrated draft of the constitution will start once the sub-committee is able to find an agreement of the parties on the Committee's report and then again refer it back to CC for final endorsement. The disputes seen in the report of the Committee for State Restructuring and Power Sharing is one of 21 debated issues seen in constitution drafting which the parties are yet to resolve. The parties are yet to reach an understanding on the forms of governance and electoral system, among others.
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June - 2 
The CPN-UML has floated the time-bound action plan for completing the peace process and new statute. Based on the action plan floated by the party through its central committee meeting on June 2, the UML has proposed to make the first draft of the ne
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The CPN-UML has floated the time-bound action plan for completing the peace process and new statute. Based on the action plan floated by the party through its central committee meeting on June 2, the UML has proposed to make the first draft of the new statute ready latest by August 31. The party also proposed to complete the regrouping of the Maoist combatants into two separate camps – those qualifying for integration in one and remaining combatants requiring rehabilitation in another, informed Pradeed Gyawali. "The time for regrouping of Maoist's combatants is set for July 5," he said. Meanwhile, the UML also proposed formation of State Restructuring Committee by June 13 and limited Maoist combatants for integration at 5000. "Our plan is that the national unity Government will be installed by June 29 and the UCPN-M will lead that Government," added Gyawali. According to him, Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal would resign only when the party is fully assured of the alternative candidate to lead the national unity Government
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June - 2 
The Special Committee on Supervision, Integration and Rehabilitation of Maoist combatants on June 2 decided to appoint 120-member surveyor’s team deploy them to the cantonment sites for regrouping of the Maoist combatants, reports Kantipuronline. The
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The Special Committee on Supervision, Integration and Rehabilitation of Maoist combatants on June 2 decided to appoint 120-member surveyor’s team deploy them to the cantonment sites for regrouping of the Maoist combatants, reports Kantipuronline. The experts team that will “immediately” be hired by the Special Committees Secretariat will be divided into three groups each comprising 30 personnel and deploy them to seven major and 21 satellite cantonments sites to conduct orientation about the integration, rehabilitation and voluntary retirement package. The combatants would be divided into three groups—those opting to be integrated into the security forces, those opting to be rehabilitated back into the society and those opting voluntary retirement. A meeting to be held on June 5 would decide the time-bound calendar for regrouping and commencement of the integration and rehabilitation. The cantonment commanders would now be reporting to the Special Committee about their progress. “We will expedite our attempts to complete the peace process as per the spirit of the five-point agreement,” said Maoist Standing Committee member Barsha Man Pun, also a member of the Special Committee.
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June - 2 
Two cadres of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), also charge sheeted accused in five cases for August 17 bomb blasts in Satkhira in 2005, were released on bail granted by the District and Sessions Judge's Court at Satkhira on June 2, r
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Two cadres of the banned Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), also charge sheeted accused in five cases for August 17 bomb blasts in Satkhira in 2005, were released on bail granted by the District and Sessions Judge's Court at Satkhira on June 2, reports Daily Star. Trial of the five August 17 series bomb blast cases has been delayed as the prosecution failed to produce either the accused or the witnesses before the court for long.
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June - 3 
A self-styled ‘lieutenant corporal’ of the anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Gona Sarania (24), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces at Thalkuchi under Borbori Police Station in Baksa District in the evening of
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A self-styled ‘lieutenant corporal’ of the anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Gona Sarania (24), was killed in an encounter with Security Forces at Thalkuchi under Borbori Police Station in Baksa District in the evening of June 4, reports Telegraph. One Ak-47 series rifle, one pistol, 30 live rounds of ammunition and 10 empty cartridges were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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June - 3 
A young woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre surrendered before the authorities in Gadchiroli District on June 3. The Maoist, identified as Kalpana Jantri Madavi (24) confessed before the Police that she belonged to Darekasa Dalam
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A young woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre surrendered before the authorities in Gadchiroli District on June 3. The Maoist, identified as Kalpana Jantri Madavi (24) confessed before the Police that she belonged to Darekasa Dalam (squad) and was actively involved in a number of encounters and land mine blasts. She did not carry any weapons at the time of surrender before the Superintendent of Police Gadchiroli, the Police said.
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June - 3 
An unidentified Pakistani intruder was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) troopers at Mullankot post in Amritsar District of Punjab on June 3, reports PTI. According to a senior BSF official, the incident occurred when BSF personnel spotted a
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An unidentified Pakistani intruder was shot dead by Border Security Force (BSF) troopers at Mullankot post in Amritsar District of Punjab on June 3, reports PTI. According to a senior BSF official, the incident occurred when BSF personnel spotted a Pakistani intruder around midnight and asked him to surrender. When he refused to do so and kept marching on Indian side he was shot dead. No document was recovered from the body to establish the identity of the deceased.
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June - 3 
Anti Talk Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) served a ‘quit notice’ to a private oil and gas company in Assam alleging that they were exploiting the State’s natural resources against the local people’s interest, reports Assam Tribune. “We are giving them the
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Anti Talk Faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) served a ‘quit notice’ to a private oil and gas company in Assam alleging that they were exploiting the State’s natural resources against the local people’s interest, reports Assam Tribune. “We are giving them the notice to stop all their operations in the State and leave within one and half months from June 3, said an ULFA statement on the quit notice to Shiv-Vani Oil and Gas Exploration Services Ltd.
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June - 3 
Armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted two persons in Gaya District in the night of June 3, reports IBN Live. Over 50 Maoists raided Silwalia village and Bela village under Dumaria Police Station and abducted Shohail Ansar
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Armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted two persons in Gaya District in the night of June 3, reports IBN Live. Over 50 Maoists raided Silwalia village and Bela village under Dumaria Police Station and abducted Shohail Ansari, Nehal Ansari and Nagvir Yadav for working as "Police informers", City Superintendent of Police Ratnamani Sanjeev said. Ansari was, however, released later on. The Maoists also beat up some villagers when they resisted, he said adding that raids are being carried out in the area to ensure safe release of the villagers and arrest the Maoists, he said.
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June - 3 
Identity of the Pakistani militant killed in Sopore of Baramulla District has been revealed as the ‘district commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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Identity of the Pakistani militant killed in Sopore of Baramulla District has been revealed as the ‘district commander’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT).
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June - 3 
Pro-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) asked the Centre to replace the bureaucrat interlocutor with a political representative from the Prime Minister’s Office to ensure a political solution to the Bodo problem, rep
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Pro-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF) asked the Centre to replace the bureaucrat interlocutor with a political representative from the Prime Minister’s Office to ensure a political solution to the Bodo problem, reports Telegraph. In a statement released to the media, the information and publicity secretary of the outfit, S. Sanjarang, said the ongoing discussions between the NDFB-PTF and the Centre’s nominated interlocutor were going nowhere. “The interlocutors nominated by the Government are simply bureaucrats and followers of the custodian law, and cannot take decisions on any political problems,” he said, adding that the outfit wanted the Centre to involve a political representative from the Prime Minister office (PMO) to politically resolve the Bodo problem.
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June - 3 
Referring to the 12th round of talks (May 30-31 ) between India and Pakistan on the Siachen Glacier, Defence Minister AK Antony, on June 3 said that both countries needed more time to debate issues concerning the world's highest battlefield, reports
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Referring to the 12th round of talks (May 30-31 ) between India and Pakistan on the Siachen Glacier, Defence Minister AK Antony, on June 3 said that both countries needed more time to debate issues concerning the world's highest battlefield, reports PTI. Antony said that the though talks between the neighbours were "free and frank" and the atmosphere at the meeting was cordial, the two parties were not able to come to a conclusion or agreement. It was decided that they would meet again for the 13th round of talks on Siachen Glacier at a mutually convenient date in Islamabad in Pakistan.
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June - 3 
Security agencies refused to allow family of ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA-ATF, Paresh Baruah to India from Bangladesh. Baruah fled the neighbouring country months before the top ULFA leaders, including ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, were held and sent
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Security agencies refused to allow family of ‘commander-in-chief’ of ULFA-ATF, Paresh Baruah to India from Bangladesh. Baruah fled the neighbouring country months before the top ULFA leaders, including ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa, were held and sent back to India in November 2009. An official said that we know that his wife and children are in Dhaka. But we do not want to see them deported to India. Once they are back home, Baruah will be a relieved man. He certainly will not like his family to live a life of uncertainty in a foreign country. And we believe this will keep him under pressure.
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June - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant, identified as Hemakanta Dhandasi, from Farkating railway station in Golaghat District on June 3.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA) militant, identified as Hemakanta Dhandasi, from Farkating railway station in Golaghat District on June 3.
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June - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 4, diffused an anti tank mine which was recovered on June 3, from Bhorpur village of Samba District and in another incident, a 155 mm Shell was also diffused by SFs in the same District.
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 4, diffused an anti tank mine which was recovered on June 3, from Bhorpur village of Samba District and in another incident, a 155 mm Shell was also diffused by SFs in the same District.
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June - 3 
Security Forces detected and defused a grenade at Doongus Mohalla in Poonch town on June 3.
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Security Forces detected and defused a grenade at Doongus Mohalla in Poonch town on June 3.
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June - 3 
Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar Singh confirmed that Police have information to suggest that Maoists are eyeing urban youths from the people displaced in the recent eviction drives across the State as prospective recruits.
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Senior Superintendent of Police Praveen Kumar Singh confirmed that Police have information to suggest that Maoists are eyeing urban youths from the people displaced in the recent eviction drives across the State as prospective recruits.
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six Maoists, including a woman, who were arrested on June 3 for their foiled attempt to the loot SBI branch at Murhu in Khunti District on June 2, were forwarded to jail on June 4.
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six Maoists, including a woman, who were arrested on June 3 for their foiled attempt to the loot SBI branch at Murhu in Khunti District on June 2, were forwarded to jail on June 4.
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June - 3 
Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including one from Pakistan, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) on June 3, (today) in Sopore town of Baramulla District, reports Times of India. The militants were identified as Pakistani nat
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Three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including one from Pakistan, were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) on June 3, (today) in Sopore town of Baramulla District, reports Times of India. The militants were identified as Pakistani national Abdullah Babu, Saiful Ghazzali and Ghulam Nabi Dar. Three AK rifles, six magazines and three RPG boosters have so far been recovered by the SFs.
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June - 3 
United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant identified as Susen Tanti, alias Rajesh Tanti surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Dibrugarh District. He handed over a magazine and a bullet during his surrender.
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United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant identified as Susen Tanti, alias Rajesh Tanti surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Dibrugarh District. He handed over a magazine and a bullet during his surrender.
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June - 3 
A US drone missile strike targeting a compound killed five militants in Ghwakhwa area, 10 kilometres west of Wana, the main town of South Waziristan Agency, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 3.
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A US drone missile strike targeting a compound killed five militants in Ghwakhwa area, 10 kilometres west of Wana, the main town of South Waziristan Agency, in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 3.
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June - 3 
At least 20 people were injured on June 4 (today) after unidentified militants threw hand grenades at a hotel in Karachi on Thakkar road, reports Times of India. According to some media reports, the hotel also doubles as a gambling den.
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At least 20 people were injured on June 4 (today) after unidentified militants threw hand grenades at a hotel in Karachi on Thakkar road, reports Times of India. According to some media reports, the hotel also doubles as a gambling den.
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June - 3 
Four persons, including three Security Forces (SFs) officials, were injured in a hand grenade attack on a check post in Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency.
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Four persons, including three Security Forces (SFs) officials, were injured in a hand grenade attack on a check post in Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency.
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June - 3 
Hundreds of militants on June 3 besieged Nusrat Darra area in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the Afghan border, shortly after troops claimed to have regained control after a combat operation that killed 75 persons, reports Daily Time
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Hundreds of militants on June 3 besieged Nusrat Darra area in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on the Afghan border, shortly after troops claimed to have regained control after a combat operation that killed 75 persons, reports Daily Times. “Militants have attacked again. There are hundreds of them. They have besieged the area and torched a Government school,” Regional Police Chief Qazi Jamilur Rehman said, that they had come from Afghanistan. The area is around 10 kilometres (six miles) from the Shaltalo checkpost which was destroyed by militants in two days of intense fighting, killing 27 Policemen and three civilians. Rehman said reinforcements and helicopter gunships had been moved into the Nusrat Darra area in order to quell the attack.
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June - 3 
In the province, two persons, facing charges of blowing up a Levies Force Fort at Chakdara and a Police Station in Lower Dir on May 8, 2009, were granted bail by the Peshawar High Court due to lack of evidence.
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In the province, two persons, facing charges of blowing up a Levies Force Fort at Chakdara and a Police Station in Lower Dir on May 8, 2009, were granted bail by the Peshawar High Court due to lack of evidence.
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June - 3 
Pakistan-based militant group blamed for the assault on Mumbai could also pose a threat to the United States, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said on June 3, reports Daily Times. Napolitano, who visited India, last week for talks on a
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Pakistan-based militant group blamed for the assault on Mumbai could also pose a threat to the United States, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano said on June 3, reports Daily Times. Napolitano, who visited India, last week for talks on anti-terrorism, renewed her assertion that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), was in the same league as al Qaeda in US eyes. “LeT is a potent terrorist organisation. It could be construed as a threat to the United States. It certainly is to India,” Napolitano said. “It is al Qaeda-like in its strength and organisation,” she said at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think-tank.
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June - 3 
People were not allowed to go near the monumental structure of Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on June 3 because of security reasons, reports Dawn. Minar-e-Pakistan Project Director Shafique Raza said people had been barred from going near the Minar-e-Pa
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People were not allowed to go near the monumental structure of Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore on June 3 because of security reasons, reports Dawn. Minar-e-Pakistan Project Director Shafique Raza said people had been barred from going near the Minar-e-Pakistan because militants have threatened to target the monument and consequently the management decided to close it to visitors.
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June - 3 
Six persons, including two Security Force (SF) personnel, were killed and 11 persons, including two Policemen were injured in a clash between armed assailants and law enforcers in Sachal area of Karachi on June 3, reported Daily Times. One of the kil
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Six persons, including two Security Force (SF) personnel, were killed and 11 persons, including two Policemen were injured in a clash between armed assailants and law enforcers in Sachal area of Karachi on June 3, reported Daily Times. One of the killed SF personnel was identified as Mumtaz Ahmad, while the two injured Policemen were identified as Nawaz and Khadim Hussain.
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June - 3 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the cross-border attack on the Shaltalo security post. Ehsanullah Ahsan, ‘spokesman’ for the TTP, told Reuters by telephone from an undisclosed location that “Up to 40 to 50 of our fighters
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the cross-border attack on the Shaltalo security post. Ehsanullah Ahsan, ‘spokesman’ for the TTP, told Reuters by telephone from an undisclosed location that “Up to 40 to 50 of our fighters took part in the operation. None of our fighters were killed.” ‘Deputy leader’ TTP Fakir Mohammed said the group with close ties to al Qaeda had changed strategy and would now focus on large-scale attacks only on State targets like the one in Dir. “Our new strategy of launching big attacks on military installations was aimed at causing demoralisation in the ranks of the security forces and tiring of the Government”. “We also want to limit civilian casualties. Our ultimate objective is to force the Government to end its alliance with the United States,” Mohammad added.
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June - 3 
The Federal Government has raised the defence budget by 11.36 percent by allocating PKR 495 billion for the country’s three Armed Forces in the upcoming financial year 2011-12 against the upward revised budget of PKR 444.495 billion in the outgoing f
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The Federal Government has raised the defence budget by 11.36 percent by allocating PKR 495 billion for the country’s three Armed Forces in the upcoming financial year 2011-12 against the upward revised budget of PKR 444.495 billion in the outgoing fiscal year ending June 30. The Government had been requested by the armed forces to make an allocation of PKR 582 billion. But, the Ministry of Defence had proposed to the Finance Ministry an allocation of PKR 524 billion for the three armed forces – Pakistan Army, Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Navy. However, keeping in view the tight fiscal space available with the Federal Government, a sum of PKR 495 billion has been earmarked for the armed forces in the upcoming fiscal year. Of the PKR 495 billion Defence budget, PKR 206.488 billion have been allocated for employees’ related expenditures, PKR 128.283 billion for operational expenses, PKR 117.59 billion for physical assets and PKR 42.637 billion for civil works. According to budget documents, in the fiscal year 2010-11 ending June 30, the Federal Government had allocated a sum of PKR 442 billion for the armed forces but due to certain reasons the allocation was subsequently increased to PKR 444.495 billion. Further, the Government will spend PKR 56 billion on internal security of the country during 2011-12 as the intensity of terrorist attacks, especially after the killing of al Qaeda ‘chief’ Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, has made the job of the departments concerned more challenging. The projected allocation includes PKR 5.8 billion for various projects under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP).
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June - 3 
Top al Qaeda leader and ‘head’ of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI), Ilyas Kashmiri, was killed in a US drone strike in Wana Bazaar area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) at 11:15 pm on June 3, reports Daily Time
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Top al Qaeda leader and ‘head’ of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI), Ilyas Kashmiri, was killed in a US drone strike in Wana Bazaar area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) at 11:15 pm on June 3, reports Daily Times. A hand-written brief statement in Urdu-language from a ‘spokesman’ of the HuJI, Abu Hamzullah Kasher, distributed in Wana Bazaar on June 4 afternoon, confirmed that Kashmiri was killed. “Harkatul Jihad al-Islami’s 313 Brigade confirms that in Friday’s drone attack at 11:15pm our ‘commander-in-chief’, Muhammad Ilyas Kashmiri, was martyred,” the spokesman, Abu Hamzullah Kasher said in the statement. “We have received reports of his death. But we are waiting for conclusive evidence to confirm that Kashmiri has been killed with nine other terrorists,” an unnamed security official told Daily Times. “What is confirmed is that he (Kashmiri) was seen two days back at the site of the attack,” the officials said. “Testimonies of the injured will clear the situation when they speak out,” he added. Ilyas Kashmiri is believed to having planned the deadly attack on Navy’s airbase PNS Mehran in Karachi on May 22. “We will certainly give the US a revengeful reply,” added the HuJI spokesman Abu Hamzullah Kasher.
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June - 3 
Unidentified militants blew up a Government primary school in Darsamand area in Hangu District.
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Unidentified militants blew up a Government primary school in Darsamand area in Hangu District.
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June - 3 
US intelligence officials contacted by The Long War Journal said they could not confirm if Kashmiri was killed in the drone strike in South Waziristan on June 3.
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US intelligence officials contacted by The Long War Journal said they could not confirm if Kashmiri was killed in the drone strike in South Waziristan on June 3.
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June - 3 
In a strategic move, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda is preparing to shift his focus for the time being to the constitution writing process to ensure that it moves ahead simultaneously with
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In a strategic move, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda is preparing to shift his focus for the time being to the constitution writing process to ensure that it moves ahead simultaneously with the peace process in the next three months. Insiders in the party said Prachanda took the decision to persuade the disgruntled hardliner faction led by Vice-chairman Mohan Baidya to accept the party leadership’s decision to complete the ‘fundamentals’ of the peace process as per the five-point deal.
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June - 3 
Maoist leader Barsha Man Pun said on June 3 that Prachanda, his party Chairman, would not become the Prime Minister as he has no such plans for the time being. Speaking at a programme organised in the Reporters Club, the Maoist leader added that Pra
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Maoist leader Barsha Man Pun said on June 3 that Prachanda, his party Chairman, would not become the Prime Minister as he has no such plans for the time being. Speaking at a programme organised in the Reporters Club, the Maoist leader added that Prachanda would rather assist in running the Government and resolving the debates regarding the peace and statute drafting processes from outside the Government.
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June - 3 
UCPN-M on June 3 approved the five-point deal struck by the three major parties – UCPN-M, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Nepali Congress (NC) - on May 28 to pave the way for the extension of Constituent Assembly (CA)
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UCPN-M on June 3 approved the five-point deal struck by the three major parties – UCPN-M, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Nepali Congress (NC) - on May 28 to pave the way for the extension of Constituent Assembly (CA) tenure.
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June - 3 
Addressing the plenary session of the 17th session of United Nations Human Right Council on Protection and promotion of Women in Geneva on June 3, Sri Lanka's envoy Sugeeshwara Gunaratna said that the Sri Lankan Government had successfully rehabilita
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Addressing the plenary session of the 17th session of United Nations Human Right Council on Protection and promotion of Women in Geneva on June 3, Sri Lanka's envoy Sugeeshwara Gunaratna said that the Sri Lankan Government had successfully rehabilitated and reintegrated ex-combatants of the defeated terror organization, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page."All female ex-combatants who were beneficiaries of this program have now been released and are back with their families," he added.
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June - 4 
A Chinese made hand grenade was recovered from the residence of Chandramani, former Director Health services, in Thangmeiband Irom Leikai in Imphal West District on June 4, reports Kanglaonline. The grenade was later safely retrieved and defused.
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A Chinese made hand grenade was recovered from the residence of Chandramani, former Director Health services, in Thangmeiband Irom Leikai in Imphal West District on June 4, reports Kanglaonline. The grenade was later safely retrieved and defused.
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June - 4 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general K. Vijay Kumar, spent an impromptu night with troopers at the remote Labhor camp in Maoist-infested Garu jungles of Latehar District on June 4 while making a surprise visit.
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) director general K. Vijay Kumar, spent an impromptu night with troopers at the remote Labhor camp in Maoist-infested Garu jungles of Latehar District on June 4 while making a surprise visit.
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June - 4 
In the night of June 4, a farm labourer identified as Gilla Gawade (40) was abducted from his home in Burgi village in Etapalli tehsil and was killed on suspicion of being Police informer.
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In the night of June 4, a farm labourer identified as Gilla Gawade (40) was abducted from his home in Burgi village in Etapalli tehsil and was killed on suspicion of being Police informer.
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June - 4 
It was not the Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) which together with the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ambushed a Police mobile party at Tapa Darengchi village, near Mendipather in East Garo Hills Distr
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It was not the Anti-Talks Faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) which together with the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) ambushed a Police mobile party at Tapa Darengchi village, near Mendipather in East Garo Hills District on June 4 but heavily armed militants of the Anti Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) that is headed by Paresh Barua.
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June - 4 
Jharkhand Police spokesperson S. N. Pradhan on June 4 said a brief encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place near Kochang village under Arki Police Station of Khunti District earlier in the evening. Prad
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Jharkhand Police spokesperson S. N. Pradhan on June 4 said a brief encounter with the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) took place near Kochang village under Arki Police Station of Khunti District earlier in the evening. Pradhan said Maoists had gathered near Kochang village after which an anti-Maoist operation was launched. However, no casualty was reported from either side despite more than 200 rounds were fired from each side.
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June - 4 
Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju on June 4 (today) warned that India would likely retaliate if another terror attack on its soil is linked to members of Pakistan’s security apparatus, reports Dawn. Pallam Raju said at a regional security
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Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju on June 4 (today) warned that India would likely retaliate if another terror attack on its soil is linked to members of Pakistan’s security apparatus, reports Dawn. Pallam Raju said at a regional security conference in Singapore that self-restraint would be hard to justify to the Indian people if there were another attack similar to the one in Mumbai in 2008 (also known as 26/11) that killed more than 160 people. India has long suspected that members of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) were involved in the Mumbai attack, though the Pakistan Government has denied the allegations.
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June - 4 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) expressed shock at what was termed as the brutal killing of Nechizo of Naga army of Thehepu village in Phek District on June 4 by NNC (Non-Accordist) faction.
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) expressed shock at what was termed as the brutal killing of Nechizo of Naga army of Thehepu village in Phek District on June 4 by NNC (Non-Accordist) faction.
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June - 4 
one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was killed by Naga National Council (NNC) in Nagaland on June 4. According to the NSCN-IM, one Nechizo, of ‘Naga Army’ (NSCN-IM's armed wing) hailing from Thehe-phu village in
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one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was killed by Naga National Council (NNC) in Nagaland on June 4. According to the NSCN-IM, one Nechizo, of ‘Naga Army’ (NSCN-IM's armed wing) hailing from Thehe-phu village in Phek District was killed by the NNC (Non Accordist) on June 4.
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June - 4 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extended support to Baba Ramdev for his proposed indefinite fast in Delhi from June 4. "We invite the people of the country to join Baba Ramdev's movement from tomorrow against corruption and bringing
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) extended support to Baba Ramdev for his proposed indefinite fast in Delhi from June 4. "We invite the people of the country to join Baba Ramdev's movement from tomorrow against corruption and bringing back black money stashed abroad," Maoist State Committee member Aakash told PTI over phone. "We extend our full support to Baba Ramdev ... It is not only Ramdev or Anna Hazare but Maoists will actively participate in the fight against corruption by anybody, anywhere and in any way," he said. He also warned the people not to fall into the 'trap' laid by the political parties and the UPA government at the Centre, which is 'neck deep in corruption, as it would mar the purpose of the 'noble cause'.
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June - 4 
Troops of Assam Rifles arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as K.S. Thoicha (36), at Gwaltabi in Ukhrul District of Manipur in the morning of June 4.
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Troops of Assam Rifles arrested one Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as K.S. Thoicha (36), at Gwaltabi in Ukhrul District of Manipur in the morning of June 4.
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June - 4 
19 persons were killed and 45 others were injured when a suicide bomber attacked an Army-run bakery on the Mall Road in Nowshera Cantonment area of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at around 8.45 pm in the night of June 5, reports Daily Times.
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19 persons were killed and 45 others were injured when a suicide bomber attacked an Army-run bakery on the Mall Road in Nowshera Cantonment area of Nowshera District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at around 8.45 pm in the night of June 5, reports Daily Times. The condition of 12 of the injured persons was said to be serious. According to an unnamed Police official, those killed in the attack included the wife of an Army major, his son and a daughter. According to bomb disposal squad personnel, the suicide bomber appeared to be a teenager. His head had been found in the debris of the bakery. Seven to eight kilograms of explosives had been used in the bombing. The attack was claimed by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). “It was a remote control bomb which was planted by our men,” TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan said in a phone call from an undisclosed location.
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June - 4 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has demanded to the Afghanistan President to stop Afghani Taliban from attacking Upper Dir District while criticising the NATO for ignoring terrorists’ cross over from Afghanistan. “We have demand President Hamid Karzai
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has demanded to the Afghanistan President to stop Afghani Taliban from attacking Upper Dir District while criticising the NATO for ignoring terrorists’ cross over from Afghanistan. “We have demand President Hamid Karzai to take steps against attacks from Afghanistan by Taliban in Upper Dir district,” said the Provincial Government’s spokesman Mian Iftikhar Hussain while briefing media on a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ameer Haider Hoti.
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June - 4 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), an "extremely capable" terror group with a sophisticated regional network continues to plan its operations from within Pakistan, a US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report said on June 4, warning that militant safe have
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), an "extremely capable" terror group with a sophisticated regional network continues to plan its operations from within Pakistan, a US Government Accountability Office (GAO) report said on June 4, warning that militant safe havens inside that country pose greatest threat to American national security, reports Indian Express. "Despite international condemnation for its November 2008 attacks in Mumbai, LeT continues to plan regional operations from within Pakistan. LeT is an extremely capable terrorist organisation with a sophisticated regional network," the Government Accountability Office said in its 51-page report. In the report titled 'Combating Terrorism: US Government Should Improve Its Reporting on Terrorist Safe Havens', the GAO said al Qaeda and other groups such as the Haqqani network used the FATA to launch attacks in Afghanistan, plan operations worldwide, train, recruit and disseminate propaganda. "It (LeT) continues to view American interests as legitimate targets. While the Government of Pakistan has banned LeT, it needs to take further action against this group and its front organisations, which find safe haven within Pakistan," it added.
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June - 4 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed 26 Afghan Taliban militants on June 4 in the fourth day of fighting close to the Afghanistan border, in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Police officer Bahadur Khan said the militants crosse
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed 26 Afghan Taliban militants on June 4 in the fourth day of fighting close to the Afghanistan border, in the Upper Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Police officer Bahadur Khan said the militants crossed over into Upper Dir from Afghanistan's Kunar province and opened fire on troops. In the retaliatory firing 26 of the militants were killed, he said, adding troops suffered no casualties.
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June - 4 
Unidentified militant set ablaze a NATO container at Kombripul of Kachi area in Haripur District. However, the driver and cleaner remained unhurt.
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Unidentified militant set ablaze a NATO container at Kombripul of Kachi area in Haripur District. However, the driver and cleaner remained unhurt.
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June - 4 
Unidentified militant shot dead a Frontier Corps (FC) official in Junglekhel area of Kohat District. According to Police, FC official, Noman, posted at Hangu was on leave and was going to a market when unidentified militant opened fire at him, killin
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Unidentified militant shot dead a Frontier Corps (FC) official in Junglekhel area of Kohat District. According to Police, FC official, Noman, posted at Hangu was on leave and was going to a market when unidentified militant opened fire at him, killing him on the spot.
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June - 4 
Unidentified militants blew up a boys’ school at Shalobar area in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency on June 4, taking the total number of destroyed schools to 42 in the last two years. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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Unidentified militants blew up a boys’ school at Shalobar area in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency on June 4, taking the total number of destroyed schools to 42 in the last two years. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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June - 5 
District and Sessions Court of Kupwara on June 5 issued a non-bailable warrant against All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The separatist leader has called for a strike on June 11 to remember the people kill
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District and Sessions Court of Kupwara on June 5 issued a non-bailable warrant against All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani. The separatist leader has called for a strike on June 11 to remember the people killed by Police and SFs in protests.
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June - 5 
Latest census conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police shows 325 militants are currently present across Kashmir. And of them, 119 are active — the lowest figure ever since militancy erupted in the state in 1990. While 168 are local militants,
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Latest census conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police shows 325 militants are currently present across Kashmir. And of them, 119 are active — the lowest figure ever since militancy erupted in the state in 1990. While 168 are local militants, 134 are foreign national, majority of them associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). The data compiled by the J&K Police and Criminal Investigation Department (CID), shows majority of the militants are operating in north Kashmir. The number of active militants, categorized as ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’, respectively — as per “strategic and tactical importance” — is 119. Despite setbacks, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) is the largest militant outfit operating in Kashmir with 143 active cadres, including 15 foreign militants.
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June - 5 
Police recovered the body of an unidentified person near Kushaboni forest in West Midnapore District on June 5. A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster saying the killing was in retaliation to the killing of Sashadhar Mahato was found a
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Police recovered the body of an unidentified person near Kushaboni forest in West Midnapore District on June 5. A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) poster saying the killing was in retaliation to the killing of Sashadhar Mahato was found along with the body. It also read that they will not spare anyone involved in the killing of Mahato, be it the Police, Security Force personnel or informers. The Maoists claimed the murdered person was a Police agent and hence he was punished for being an informer.
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June - 5 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two villagers in separate incidents in Gadchiroli District on suspicion of being Police informer on June 4 and 5, reports Times of India. A group of Maoists abducted Bajirao Madavi (44) f
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed two villagers in separate incidents in Gadchiroli District on suspicion of being Police informer on June 4 and 5, reports Times of India. A group of Maoists abducted Bajirao Madavi (44) from Yedaskuhi village in Kurkheda tehsil (administrative division) in the night of June 5 and shot him dead in a nearby forest.
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June - 5 
The Madhya Pradesh anti-terror squad (ATS) arrested eight suspected militants belonging to the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Bhopal on June 5, reports Times of India. Three of the arrestees
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The Madhya Pradesh anti-terror squad (ATS) arrested eight suspected militants belonging to the Indian Mujahideen (IM) and the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Bhopal on June 5, reports Times of India. Three of the arrestees, including an individual named Sheikh Mujib, who is the ‘chief’ of an IM module, are accused in the July 26, 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case.
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June - 5 
Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed in a gun battle with Police in a forest area in near Narayanpur on June 6, reports Daily Bhaskar. Police said they also seized two 9mm pistols, .315 bore locally ma
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Two cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were reportedly killed in a gun battle with Police in a forest area in near Narayanpur on June 6, reports Daily Bhaskar. Police said they also seized two 9mm pistols, .315 bore locally made pistol, explosives and Maoist literature after the gun battle.
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June - 5 
Two powerful explosions went off one after another in the residential compound of the Former United Naga Council (UNC) speaker Simthi Ruivah in Ukhrul District of Manipur on June 5, reports Kanglaonline. Simthi Ruivah is currently a member of Tangkhu
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Two powerful explosions went off one after another in the residential compound of the Former United Naga Council (UNC) speaker Simthi Ruivah in Ukhrul District of Manipur on June 5, reports Kanglaonline. Simthi Ruivah is currently a member of Tangkhul Co-ordination Committee (TCC), which was formed by the Tangkhul Naga frontal organisations in the aftermath of Manipur Government’s decision to bar National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) General Secretary Th. Muivah’s visit to Somdal last year. Meanwhile, Nagaland Post reports that Security agencies feel that June 5 incident could be linked to the recent diktak issued by Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF), a splintered group of NSCN-IM. MNRF had served a quit notice to all the Tangkhul Naga frontal organisations on May 11.
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June - 5 
Union Ministry Home Affairs (MHA) has advised the Sates affected by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including Odisha to refrain from posting Special Police Officers (SPO) as it is telling upon the efficiency and morale of the regular
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Union Ministry Home Affairs (MHA) has advised the Sates affected by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) including Odisha to refrain from posting Special Police Officers (SPO) as it is telling upon the efficiency and morale of the regular Police personnel. The Bureau of Police Research and Development working under the MHA, after meticulous survey in the Maoist-hit areas, has recommended to the ministry that the SPO not being trained are not aware of their legal limits and they often indulge in acts that tar the reputation of regular policemen, demoralising them. It also creates negative impression on the police administration. The Police also become dependent on them leading to slow-down in their efficiency. Disapproving the way some states are bent upon posting increased numbers of SPOs, the bureau has also recommended that they immediately refrain from such indiscriminate measures.
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June - 5 
Ahmedzai Wazir tribes won local TTP ‘commanders’ support during a Jirga (tribal council) to keep the 2007 ‘peace deal’ going in South Waziristan after a US drone strike killed dreaded terrorist leader Ilyas Kashmiri on June 3, Ahmedzai Wazir tribe el
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Ahmedzai Wazir tribes won local TTP ‘commanders’ support during a Jirga (tribal council) to keep the 2007 ‘peace deal’ going in South Waziristan after a US drone strike killed dreaded terrorist leader Ilyas Kashmiri on June 3, Ahmedzai Wazir tribe elders said. “The TTP ‘commanders’ understood Pakistan could do little to stop these drone attacks and assured they will not break the 2007 peace deal the TTP reached with the Ahmedzai Wazir tribes in reaction to the killing of senior militant leader Kashmiri,” a tribal elder told Daily Times by phone from Wana, after returning from the jirga. “We have been invited by the TTP ‘commanders’ to discuss the situation in the wake of Kashmiri’s killing and they (TTP ‘commanders’) admitted they have no hard feelings against Pakistan after Kashmiri’s killing,” the elder said wishing not to be named for personal security. However, TTP leader Mullah Nazir did not attend the jirga.
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June - 5 
Eighteen militants were killed in three US drone strikes in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 6, reports Daily Times. Earlier, Dawn reported that only seven militants were killed. The first strike killed se
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Eighteen militants were killed in three US drone strikes in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 6, reports Daily Times. Earlier, Dawn reported that only seven militants were killed. The first strike killed seven terrorists in the early hours in Shalam Raghzai, 10 kilometres northwest of Wana, the Agency’s main town. The second one struck a compound in Wacha Dana, 12 kilometres northwest of Wana, killing eight terrorists. The third hit eight hours later in the Dray Nishtar area, which lies on the border with North Waziristan at 10:45am local time, around 30 kilometres from the site of the other two raids. “A US drone fired two missiles on a terrorist vehicle killing three rebels,” a senior Pakistani security official said, talking about the third attack.
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June - 5 
Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said in the meeting that the Government has hard evidence of involvement of foreign agencies in Balochistan.
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Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik said in the meeting that the Government has hard evidence of involvement of foreign agencies in Balochistan.
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June - 5 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik on June 5 described David Coleman Headley as a convict who has "no credibility and cannot be trusted," reports Indian Express. In an effort to discredit Headley's testimony that detailed the alleged links of Inter Serv
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik on June 5 described David Coleman Headley as a convict who has "no credibility and cannot be trusted," reports Indian Express. In an effort to discredit Headley's testimony that detailed the alleged links of Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) officials to the Mumbai 2008 (also known as 26/11) attacks, Malik questioned whether Headley could corroborate his claims about Pakistan's spy agency. "Headley's father was a Pakistani from a good family. Headley himself is a criminal and a convict... This man has no credibility and cannot be trusted," Malik said in an interview to the Newsweek Magazine. Malik contended that Pakistan's "hands are clean on Mumbai, and India is aware of this."
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June - 5 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 5 that he was “98 percent sure” senior al Qaeda operative Ilyas Kashmiri was killed in a United States (US) drone strike near the Afghanistan border, reported Daily Times. However, US officials in Washingto
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 5 that he was “98 percent sure” senior al Qaeda operative Ilyas Kashmiri was killed in a United States (US) drone strike near the Afghanistan border, reported Daily Times. However, US officials in Washington were sceptical over reports that Kashmiri was dead. “All ground intelligence shows that he is dead. What I can say is there is a 98 percent chance he is dead,” the Interior Minister said, adding, “Since we do not have the body, we do not have the DNA we need to confirm. This is the substantive evidence we are looking for.”
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June - 5 
Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) pasted leaflets in different parts of Malakdin Khel locality in Bara subdivision of Khyber Agency, warning residents not to allow their women to travel alone or without a close male family member. “Husbands would be penalised hea
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Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) pasted leaflets in different parts of Malakdin Khel locality in Bara subdivision of Khyber Agency, warning residents not to allow their women to travel alone or without a close male family member. “Husbands would be penalised heavily if they allow their wives to travel alone in any public transport vehicle,” the pamphlet warned. It threatened local residents, especially youth, to desist from shaving and uploading musical ring tones in their cellular phones. “The violators will be heavily fined,” it warned further. The pamphlets were appeared at a time when SFs are engaged in a full-fledged military operation against the outfit and local residents are subjected to unspecified hours of curfew in different parts of Bara. Although Government claims that military operation in Bara subdivision of Khyber Agency is successful, LI proved its presence by distributing leaflets in different areas.
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June - 5 
Militants blew up the house of former agency councillor Haji Khiyal Zaman on suspicion of patronising a local peace committee in Akkakhel area of Khyber Agency.
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Militants blew up the house of former agency councillor Haji Khiyal Zaman on suspicion of patronising a local peace committee in Akkakhel area of Khyber Agency.
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June - 5 
Pakistan helped the United States locate Ilyas Kashmiri. Washington Post reported that Ilyas Kashmiri was on a list of terrorist leaders the United States gave to Pakistan in May. The New York Times reported that Kashmiri’s death “could go some way t
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Pakistan helped the United States locate Ilyas Kashmiri. Washington Post reported that Ilyas Kashmiri was on a list of terrorist leaders the United States gave to Pakistan in May. The New York Times reported that Kashmiri’s death “could go some way to alleviating the strained relations” between Pakistan and the US, particularly after the covert raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad on May 2.
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June - 5 
Pakistan Intelligence Agencies on June 5 uncovered a plot to assassinate President Asif Ali Zardari and arrested several suspects, Times of India reported. The Agencies conducted raids over the past few weeks in Islamabad and Punjab and arrested up
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Pakistan Intelligence Agencies on June 5 uncovered a plot to assassinate President Asif Ali Zardari and arrested several suspects, Times of India reported. The Agencies conducted raids over the past few weeks in Islamabad and Punjab and arrested up to 42 suspects. It was reported that the plotters had planned to target President Zardari while he visited the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), where his father Hakim Ali Zardari was being treated till his recent death. Security officials said that the President faces serious threat to his life from the Taliban and other militant outfits.
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June - 5 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on June 5 that the Government is ready for political dialogue with the estranged leaders of Balochistan in the larger national interest, reports Daily Times. Speaking during a briefing at Quetta on security situ
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on June 5 that the Government is ready for political dialogue with the estranged leaders of Balochistan in the larger national interest, reports Daily Times. Speaking during a briefing at Quetta on security situation in Balochistan, the Prime Minister appreciated efforts of the Balochistan Government to improve law and order situation in the province. He said that sharing of information among federal and provincial departments should be further strengthened. The Federal Government and the Federal Interior Ministry will spend PKR one billion each to modernise and equip provincial law enforcement agencies with weapons and provide them transport, he said adding, “We will work together for ensuring peace and security.” He said cross-border movement of Afghan refugees should be checked. Gilani said progress on the issue of missing persons is quite satisfactory, however, more efforts should be made for finding the remaining 38 persons. The Prime Minister further said that out of a total of 144 missing persons, 41 returned to their homes while false cases against 38 were withdrawn, while many other persons have been located.
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June - 5 
Six persons were killed and another 11 injured when a bomb ripped through a passenger vehicle parked at a bus terminal near a market in Matani, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Peshawar, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 5 (today), reports Dawn. T
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Six persons were killed and another 11 injured when a bomb ripped through a passenger vehicle parked at a bus terminal near a market in Matani, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) south of Peshawar, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 5 (today), reports Dawn. The bomb was planted at the terminal near a market in Matani, Senior Police Officer Kalam Khan said. “We have reports that six people were killed and 11 wounded,” khan added. Peshawar Police Chief Mohammad Ijaz said a remote controlled device was used in the bombing. The dead included three women and one child, he said, adding that the wounded also included two women.
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June - 5 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) threatened to attack American targets abroad to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden. Omar Khalid Khorasani, the top TTP ‘commander’ in Mohmand Agency said that the recent attacks in Pakistan were only the start of blo
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) threatened to attack American targets abroad to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden. Omar Khalid Khorasani, the top TTP ‘commander’ in Mohmand Agency said that the recent attacks in Pakistan were only the start of bloody reprisals after Osama bin Laden’s death. “These attacks were just a part of our revenge. God willing, the world will see how we avenge Osama bin Laden’s martyrdom,” said Khorasani. “We have networks in several countries outside Pakistan.”
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June - 5 
The South Punjab chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) threatens the CD businessmen of Imperial Market in Raza Bazaar in Rawalpindi to shut down movie and CD shops or face the consequences, reports The Express Tribune. The letter, written in Ur
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The South Punjab chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) threatens the CD businessmen of Imperial Market in Raza Bazaar in Rawalpindi to shut down movie and CD shops or face the consequences, reports The Express Tribune. The letter, written in Urdu on plain white paper, was addressed to the president of Imperial Market, Sheikh Idrees, and claimed to be written by the leader of TTP-South Punjab. However, the name of the writer was not given. “We have noticed that your market has become a den of immoral and un-Islamic activities. You sell pornographic movies and CDs containing immoral content. Therefore, we warn you to stop your immoral activities now or else you will be responsible for the grave consequences,” stated the letter, adding that this was the final warning. The letter also urged traders to, “Help (TTP-Punjab) in eliminating immorality from society.”
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June - 5 
The US drone strike that killed top al Qaeda leader and ‘head’ of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI), Ilyas Kashmiri in Laman village, 20 km from Wana, in South Waziristan Agency also eliminated top Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) ‘commander’ Amir Hamza. Hamza
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The US drone strike that killed top al Qaeda leader and ‘head’ of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI), Ilyas Kashmiri in Laman village, 20 km from Wana, in South Waziristan Agency also eliminated top Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) ‘commander’ Amir Hamza. Hamza, a resident of Wana, was commander of the Mullah Nazir faction of the TTP. Mullah Nazir has an agreement with the Government and many Punjabi Taliban fighters are believed to be living in Wana and surrounding areas that are controlled by his group.
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June - 5 
There is no evidence of Taliban presence in the provincial capital Quetta and the propaganda in this regard is baseless, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 5, reports Daily Times. “The propaganda of the Taliban Quetta Shura is baseless, if a
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There is no evidence of Taliban presence in the provincial capital Quetta and the propaganda in this regard is baseless, Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 5, reports Daily Times. “The propaganda of the Taliban Quetta Shura is baseless, if anyone has concrete evidence about their claims, it must be shared with Government”, Malik said. Malik dispelled the impression about the alleged presence of Taliban in Quetta. “Over 30 raids have been conducted on the presence of Taliban across Balochistan, but they were not found,” he said.
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June - 5 
Two rockets were fired on the Frontier Corps (FC) and Khasadar Force checkposts by unidentified militants in Zayarai area of Landikotal tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. The rockets fired from the surrounding hilltops, howe
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Two rockets were fired on the Frontier Corps (FC) and Khasadar Force checkposts by unidentified militants in Zayarai area of Landikotal tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. The rockets fired from the surrounding hilltops, however, missed the targets, sources added. No causality was reported in the incident. Around 10 tribesmen of the area were detained under the Frontier Crimes Regulation Act.
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June - 5 
Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal reiterated that he would resign only after parties forge national consensus on the leadership of new Government. "I will quit as soon as national consensus is created on installation of new Government," PM Khanal said
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Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal reiterated that he would resign only after parties forge national consensus on the leadership of new Government. "I will quit as soon as national consensus is created on installation of new Government," PM Khanal said adding, "It should be assured to all that I won't be an obstacle for formation of a unity Government."
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June - 5 
The Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on June 5 formally began the process of sending Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) combatants deployed for the security of Maoist leaders to cantonments, reported Kantipuronline. The 48 PLA combatants
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The Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on June 5 formally began the process of sending Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) combatants deployed for the security of Maoist leaders to cantonments, reported Kantipuronline. The 48 PLA combatants were deployed for the security of different Maoist leaders under the leadership of division commander Santu Darai. The move will put an end to the dual security system being provided to Maoist leaders. Government security personnel will now fully take charge of security arrangements for the Maoist leaders. Meanwhile, some of the PLA cadres expressed displeasure over the party’s sudden decision to send them back to the cantonments. They said they felt ‘humiliated’ to go back all of a sudden to the cantonments before the completion of the integration process.
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June - 5 
Earlier on April 7, chief of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) Mufti Abdul Hannan in his statement mentioned five people who were involved in the attack, including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed; Rezzakul Haider
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Earlier on April 7, chief of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) Mufti Abdul Hannan in his statement mentioned five people who were involved in the attack, including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed; Rezzakul Haider Chowdhury, former director of Directorate General of Forces Intelligence; Abdur Rahim, former director general of National Security Intelligence; acting HuJI-B chief Maulana Shawkat Osman and Maulana Abdul Hannan Sabbir.
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June - 5 
Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court of Dhaka City on June 5, granted the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)17 more days to complete the further investigation into one of the August 21, 2004 grenade attack cases, filed under the Explosive Substan
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Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court of Dhaka City on June 5, granted the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)17 more days to complete the further investigation into one of the August 21, 2004 grenade attack cases, filed under the Explosive Substances Act,
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June - 6 
‘Deputy commander’ of Bhopalpatnam Guerrilla Squad of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Ramesh, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Dampaya village in Bijapur District, Police said. Inspector General of Police of Bijapur B. P. S. Rajbhanu said
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‘Deputy commander’ of Bhopalpatnam Guerrilla Squad of the CPI-Maoist, identified as Ramesh, was killed in an encounter with the Police at Dampaya village in Bijapur District, Police said. Inspector General of Police of Bijapur B. P. S. Rajbhanu said the gun battle ensued when Policemen of Madded Police Station who were going around in the forest area were fired upon by the Maoists. The exchange of fire went on for over an hour before other Maoists escaped. Police also recovered a rifle and 25 live cartridges from the encounter site.
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June - 6 
A civilian, identified as Mohammad Afzal Khan of Sopore (Baramulla District), was shot by militants at Partap Park on Residency Road in Srinagar City on June 6, reports Daly Excelsior. The gunmen later managed to escape from the spot. This was the fi
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A civilian, identified as Mohammad Afzal Khan of Sopore (Baramulla District), was shot by militants at Partap Park on Residency Road in Srinagar City on June 6, reports Daly Excelsior. The gunmen later managed to escape from the spot. This was the first firing incident in the city in this year.
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June - 6 
A group of cadres of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), lead by it ‘sub-zonal commander’ Mangal Nagesia shot dead three persons, said to be Maoist supporters, at Jamga
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A group of cadres of the People Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), lead by it ‘sub-zonal commander’ Mangal Nagesia shot dead three persons, said to be Maoist supporters, at Jamgai village of Gumla District on June 6, Police said. The victims were identified as Gandura Oraon, Sukra Oraon and Somnath Oraon. The incident is suspected to be a revenge killing as five of PLFI cadres were killed by Maoists during a marriage reception function at Loki village, about half a kilometre from Jamgai on May 15.
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June - 6 
A PREPAK militant identified as Oinam Charlie alias Myko alias Shidadba Singh (28), was arrested from Kakching Lamkhai in Thoubal District.
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A PREPAK militant identified as Oinam Charlie alias Myko alias Shidadba Singh (28), was arrested from Kakching Lamkhai in Thoubal District.
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June - 6 
An arms factory suspected to be run by the militants of Rabha Viper Army (RVA) was busted by Security Forces (SFs) at Khamri under Dudhnoi Police Station of Goalpara District. SFs recovered three assault rifles resembling INSAS and two air guns from
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An arms factory suspected to be run by the militants of Rabha Viper Army (RVA) was busted by Security Forces (SFs) at Khamri under Dudhnoi Police Station of Goalpara District. SFs recovered three assault rifles resembling INSAS and two air guns from the factory along with various small and large-size instruments used in making arms. Two RVA militants were also arrested during this operation. The militants were identified as Akshay Rabha (37) and Duta Rabha (28).
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June - 6 
An army officer, Lt Manoj Misra, was injured in an encounter with a group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres near the Koilamati during a search operation against ULFA militants under Digboi Police Station in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia Distr
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An army officer, Lt Manoj Misra, was injured in an encounter with a group of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres near the Koilamati during a search operation against ULFA militants under Digboi Police Station in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia District on June 6.
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June - 6 
CPI-Maoist issued fresh warnings to youths at the villages of Huntergunj block in Chatra District, threatening them with dire consequences if they work as Police informers, reports Telegraph. The posters that were stuck on boundary walls of houses an
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CPI-Maoist issued fresh warnings to youths at the villages of Huntergunj block in Chatra District, threatening them with dire consequences if they work as Police informers, reports Telegraph. The posters that were stuck on boundary walls of houses and at market places in the villages of Nawadih, Punari, Bhojpur, Julia and Khutikewal asked young men to banish even the thought of working as Special Police Officers (SPOs). Deputy Superintendent of Police in Chatra Amber Lakra admitted that the department had engaged village youths to work for them as SPOs, but refused to divulge their numbers.
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June - 6 
From a confidential cable dated August 21, 2009 sent by the American Embassy in Beijing to Washington, it has come to light that Chinese authorities had place a technical hold on an Indian request to impose sanctions on three high-ranking Pakistan-ba
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From a confidential cable dated August 21, 2009 sent by the American Embassy in Beijing to Washington, it has come to light that Chinese authorities had place a technical hold on an Indian request to impose sanctions on three high-ranking Pakistan-based operatives of the Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), reports The Hindu. According to the cable, the Indian request to list three militants, namely, Abdul Rahman Makki (brother of LeT/Jud leader Hafiz Saeed and the number two man in the LeT hierarchy), Azam Cheema (LeT intelligence chief and a key advisor of its senior leader Zaki-ur-Rahman Lakhvi) and Mohammad Masood Azhar Alvi (the founder of the JeM) under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1267 was vetoed by China on the grounds of lack of sufficient information to merit such action. According to the U.S. State Department, China's hold on listing the three terrorists was done at the behest of Pakistan.
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June - 6 
Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police have chalked out a strategy to launch a joint operation against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the interstate border areas. Additional Director General (ADG) anti-Maoist operation and Inspector Gene
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Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police have chalked out a strategy to launch a joint operation against the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the interstate border areas. Additional Director General (ADG) anti-Maoist operation and Inspector General, Durg range, of Chhattisgarh held wide-ranging discussions for two days with their Odisha counterparts and other key officials on the matter in Bhubaneswar a few days ago, said sources. Both sides agreed on the need for undertaking joint operations in view of the extremists having opened a new front to cause violence in areas adjoining both states. "We did not feel this need earlier as Odisha's border with Chhattisgarh did not witness much Maoist activities," said a senior Odisha Police official. "So far we had engaged all our resources in other areas, including Malkangiri and Rayagada Districts bordering Andhra Pradesh, where the rebels had been wreaking havoc for years. But now that the Maoists have started creating trouble on the state's western side, we have started deploying Central and state forces to contain them. We have already deployed forces in strategic areas. More deployment is on the cards," the official said.
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June - 6 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested five People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants from the Talau and Chingingkhok areas of Ukhrul District on June 6, reports Kanglaonline. The arrestees were identified as Waribam RL alias Tomba (36),
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militants from the Talau and Chingingkhok areas of Ukhrul District on June 6, reports Kanglaonline. The arrestees were identified as Waribam RL alias Tomba (36), Sibam Sarat Chandra alias Ngamba alias Thawanjao Meitei (40), Keisham Saraf alias Koklei (48), Khongbamtabam Iyatomba alias Athouba (47), and Thangjam Binoi (46).
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June - 6 
SFs arrested two militants of the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from Singjamei Bheigyapati Leikai near Singjamei Bridge in Imphal East District. The arrestees were dentified as Ningombam Ajitkumar alias Sanjit alias Abung Singh (35) and
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SFs arrested two militants of the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) from Singjamei Bheigyapati Leikai near Singjamei Bridge in Imphal East District. The arrestees were dentified as Ningombam Ajitkumar alias Sanjit alias Abung Singh (35) and Thokchom Boying alias Boby Singh.
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June - 6 
some militants loyal to Paresh Baruah may launch attacks in three upper Assam Districts. Sources in Security agencies said ULFA hawks are trying to sneak into Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Sivasagar Districts from neighbouring Nagaland and Aruanchal Prades
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some militants loyal to Paresh Baruah may launch attacks in three upper Assam Districts. Sources in Security agencies said ULFA hawks are trying to sneak into Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Sivasagar Districts from neighbouring Nagaland and Aruanchal Pradesh and may cause damage with the help of some other groups. "They are trying to sneak into Sivasagar, Tinsukia and Dibrugarh districts from two neighbouring states which share borders with Myanmar. Inputs revealed that they may launch attacks in these Districts to make their presence felt," said a senior security officer
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June - 6 
Ten cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two Korukonda group members, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Visakhapatnam District on June 6, reports DNA. The surrendered Maoists, who were present be
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Ten cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including two Korukonda group members, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Visakhapatnam District on June 6, reports DNA. The surrendered Maoists, who were present before media, said that they had faced several problems after becoming a part of the Maoist organisation. They also said that they quit it due to health problems and with an intention to lead a peaceful life further. The two Korukonda group members B. Kumari alias Mangeli and P. Sobhan were involved in various offences including exchange of fire with Police both in Orissa and in agency area of the District.
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June - 6 
The banned A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC), a militant group in Meghalaya, on June 6 expressed concern on the slow pace of political negotiation for the creation of an autonomous council, reports Nagaland Post. “We are not happy with the in
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The banned A’chik National Volunteers Council (ANVC), a militant group in Meghalaya, on June 6 expressed concern on the slow pace of political negotiation for the creation of an autonomous council, reports Nagaland Post. “We are not happy with the inordinate delay of the political negotiations. We will be leaving for Delhi in a day or two to raise the issue,” ANVC spokesperson Torik Jangning Marak said. During their proposed visit to New Delhi, the ANVC leaders would meet Centre interlocutor Pradyot Chandra Haldar and Joint Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs for North East Shambu Singh.
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June - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres used earthmovers to destroy a school building in Chatra District on June 6, reports Telegraph. According to eyewitnesses, around 150 Maoists, clad in guerrilla fatigue and armed with semi-automa
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres used earthmovers to destroy a school building in Chatra District on June 6, reports Telegraph. According to eyewitnesses, around 150 Maoists, clad in guerrilla fatigue and armed with semi-automatic weapons, led three bulldozers, which were being used to dig a pond in a nearby cluster, into Kaura village in Pratappur block (administrative division) around 6.30 pm. They held around 40 people in the Kaura market at gunpoint and directed them to turn off mobile phones if any. While the villagers watched, the Maoists commanded the drivers of the earthmovers to pull down every brick of the 10-room Kaura Government High School building. Sub-divisional Police Officer S.A. Rizwi confirmed the Maoist attack, saying ‘area commander’ Ajay Ganjhu led the operation. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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June - 6 
The Meghalaya Government sought five companies of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to tackle the anti-national activities of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants. Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh said that they requested the Centre to sanction
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The Meghalaya Government sought five companies of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to tackle the anti-national activities of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants. Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh said that they requested the Centre to sanction them five companies of ITBP to tackle the GNLA activities in Garo Hills region
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June - 6 
Three handmade missiles and one manual missile launcher were recovered by the Police from a Maoist hideout at Oraien village in Latehar District.
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Three handmade missiles and one manual missile launcher were recovered by the Police from a Maoist hideout at Oraien village in Latehar District.
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June - 6 
Two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, were arrested from Sunkunda village under Basia Police Station of Gumla District. Those arrested were identified as Kuleshwar Singh and Somri Devi. Th
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Two cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, were arrested from Sunkunda village under Basia Police Station of Gumla District. Those arrested were identified as Kuleshwar Singh and Somri Devi. Three rifles and 28 rounds of ammunition were recovered from them.
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June - 6 
Union Government on June 6 approved the use of MI17 Russian choppers for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The
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Union Government on June 6 approved the use of MI17 Russian choppers for Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-hit areas in Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The choppers will be made available to the State Governments within three months. The choppers will be used for evacuation of casualties, search and rescue operations, movement of troops and surveillance. They will be allowed to fly at a minimum altitude of 3,000 feet and have an airlift capability of 20 fully equipped armed security personnel. Further, the helicopters, capable of day and night flying, will be able to fly 400 kilometres without refuelling.
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June - 6 
A special anti-terrorism court in Peshawar has formally indicted Sufi Mohammad, ‘chief’ of Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), reports The Express Tribune. Special court judge Aasim Imam delivered his verdict in two cases and indicted Sufi
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A special anti-terrorism court in Peshawar has formally indicted Sufi Mohammad, ‘chief’ of Tehreek-e-Nafaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM), reports The Express Tribune. Special court judge Aasim Imam delivered his verdict in two cases and indicted Sufi Mohammad. The hearing was held in a special court set up in the Peshawar Jail. Hearing of two other cases has been adjourned until June 27 due to absence of the authorities concerned.
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June - 6 
A US drone strike killed seven militants in an attack targeting a compound in Shalam Raghzai, 10 kilometres northwest of Wana, the main town in South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 6 (today), reports Dawn. An
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A US drone strike killed seven militants in an attack targeting a compound in Shalam Raghzai, 10 kilometres northwest of Wana, the main town in South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 6 (today), reports Dawn. An intelligence official said seven militants were killed and all of them were ‘Punjabi Taliban’, a term used for insurgents hailing from Punjab province. The site of the latest attack was around 10 kilometres south of the Ghwakhwa area where Iliyas Kashmiri was reported killed on June 3.
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June - 6 
Eight NATO oil tankers were destroyed in an explosion near Torkham Border in Khyber Agency before crossing into neighbouring Afghanistan, reported Daily Times. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident.
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Eight NATO oil tankers were destroyed in an explosion near Torkham Border in Khyber Agency before crossing into neighbouring Afghanistan, reported Daily Times. However, no loss of life was reported in the incident.
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June - 6 
Five militants and one trooper, Nahid Gul, were killed when militants from Afghanistan attacked a check post in Patala area of lower Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) near the Pakistan Afghanistan border on June 7, reports D
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Five militants and one trooper, Nahid Gul, were killed when militants from Afghanistan attacked a check post in Patala area of lower Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) near the Pakistan Afghanistan border on June 7, reports Dawn. Also, another trooper, identified as Azeem Khan was abducted during the attack.
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June - 6 
Ilyas Kashmiri was in the process of forming a new terror outfit called the "Lashkar-e-Osama" (LO) for carrying out reprisal attacks to avenge the killing of Osama bin Laden. Kashmiri convened a special meeting attended by TTP commanders Asmatullah M
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Ilyas Kashmiri was in the process of forming a new terror outfit called the "Lashkar-e-Osama" (LO) for carrying out reprisal attacks to avenge the killing of Osama bin Laden. Kashmiri convened a special meeting attended by TTP commanders Asmatullah Maavia, Amjad Farooqui and Badar Mansoor in the Data Khel area of North Waziristan Agency a week ago to constitute the special squad. LO was plotting a wave of suicide bombings across Pakistan and to target embassies and diplomats. The three TTP commanders were assigned territories to conduct bombings. While Mansoor was tasked with targeting Lahore and southern Punjab, Farooq was to carry out attacks in Islamabad and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK)
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June - 6 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik on June 6 confirmed the death of al Qaeda leader Ilyas Kashmiri, the mastermind of Pakistan Naval Station (PNS) Mehran in Karachi, in US drone strike on June 3, reported The News. Malik said Taliban and al Qaeda are an
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik on June 6 confirmed the death of al Qaeda leader Ilyas Kashmiri, the mastermind of Pakistan Naval Station (PNS) Mehran in Karachi, in US drone strike on June 3, reported The News. Malik said Taliban and al Qaeda are anti- Pakistan and are conducting terrorism to destabilize the country. He said the Government was determined to eradicate terrorism in all its forms and manifestation.
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June - 6 
Pakistani Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) have been put on alert in the Federal capital Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to prevent possible suicide attacks to avenge the killing of Ilyas Kashmiri, reports Indian Express. The National Crisis
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Pakistani Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) have been put on alert in the Federal capital Islamabad and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to prevent possible suicide attacks to avenge the killing of Ilyas Kashmiri, reports Indian Express. The National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) of the Interior Ministry after receiving an intelligence report on possible attacks reported that the terrorists are plans to launch motorcycle-riding suicide bombers against targets. The LEAs were informed that five to nine Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operatives have been sent to Islamabad and Rawalpindi to strike targets. Reportedly, a TTP operative named Ihsan alias Chhota Ustad has prepared sketches of the Artillery Centre and Pakistan Ordnance Factory at Sanjwal, as well as routes used by factory workers, for an attack by a sleeper TTP cell at Tarnol near Islamabad. The TTP Wali Mohammad group, led by Waliur Rehman, the deputy commander of the TTP based in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), handles the cell in Tarnol, and is alleged to be behind a string of abductions for ransom and a recent attack on the Artillery Centre in Attock District of Punjab.
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June - 6 
People of various tribal regions have refused to form anti-Taliban lashkars (peace bodies) and demanded release of the 175 members of a jirga (tribal council) allegedly imprisoned in Mohmand Agency about a month ago. Speaking at a press conference a
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People of various tribal regions have refused to form anti-Taliban lashkars (peace bodies) and demanded release of the 175 members of a jirga (tribal council) allegedly imprisoned in Mohmand Agency about a month ago. Speaking at a press conference at Peshawar Press Club, the students of different tribal regions, led by FATA Students Federation vice-president Shafeeq Ahmad Safi, Barhanuddin and Gul Sattar Mengal, rejected the Government’s move to force the tribal people to form anti-Taliban peace bodies. Shafeeq alleged that the political administration of Mohmand Agency had invited a jirga of 175 elders of the region and asked them to form an anti-Taliban lashkar, but on refusal they were detained under the 40 Frontier Crime Regulation. He made it clear that in the prevailing situation the tribal people could not afford such steps. “The members and heads of various Qaumi lashkars (community militia) are being killed in different tribal and settled areas, but the Government has failed to arrest the killers,” he said and added that it was the government’s responsibility to protect lives of the people.
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June - 6 
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on June 6 extended his unqualified support to the process of reconciliation in Balochistan, encouraging Baloch militants to come to terms with the Government to return peace in the province, reported Daily Times. He
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on June 6 extended his unqualified support to the process of reconciliation in Balochistan, encouraging Baloch militants to come to terms with the Government to return peace in the province, reported Daily Times. He said the Government was ready for dialogue with the estranged leaders of Balochistan in the larger national interest, adding, “The next session of the Federal cabinet would be held in Quetta, and said he himself would visit Balochistan every month to review development projects, ensure implementation of the Aghaz-e-Haqooq-e-Balochistan (Initiation of the Rights of Balochistan) package and review security situation in the province.”
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June - 6 
Two men, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Mateen and Sanaullah, were shot dead, while two others, Salahuddin and Sajid were injured by unidentified assailants near Noor Hotel within the remits of PIB Police Stati
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Two men, including an activist of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Mateen and Sanaullah, were shot dead, while two others, Salahuddin and Sajid were injured by unidentified assailants near Noor Hotel within the remits of PIB Police Station on June 6.
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June - 6 
Unidentified assailants shot dead an official of Military Intelligence and injured two others in Bannu square in Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 6, reports Dawn. Official sources said that Subedar Naseem J
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Unidentified assailants shot dead an official of Military Intelligence and injured two others in Bannu square in Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 6, reports Dawn. Official sources said that Subedar Naseem Jan and lance Naik Abdullah of Military Intelligence were on their routine duty on a motorcycle when unidentified assailants opened fire. Subedar Naseem Jan died on the spot while his subordinate Abdullah sustained bullet injuries. A pedestrian, Ibraheem, was also injured.
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June - 6 
Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at Lyari Peace Committee Chief Aziz Baloch in Ghas Mandi area injuring 10 people, including associates of Baloch.
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Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at Lyari Peace Committee Chief Aziz Baloch in Ghas Mandi area injuring 10 people, including associates of Baloch.
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June - 6 
The Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) unveiled the first phase of the action plan for integration of the Maoist combatants on June 6 reports Nepalnews.com. An AISC meeting held at the office of its secretariat in the evening decided to send e
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The Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) unveiled the first phase of the action plan for integration of the Maoist combatants on June 6 reports Nepalnews.com. An AISC meeting held at the office of its secretariat in the evening decided to send expert teams to the cantonment sites for categorisation of the combatants by June 24. Similarly, the AISC decided to prepare the modality of the integration, including the number of combatants to be integrated into the security bodies and their ranks, by June 19. The AISC also decided to send the newly recruited monitors to the cantonments. As per earlier decision, the monitoring teams will comprise of the officials of the Nepal Army, Police and the combatants. The AISC decision comes in the wake of growing pressure from the main opposition Nepali Congress to implement the recent five-point agreement.
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June - 6 
The Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) spokesperson Dina Nath Sharma on June 6 said that his party might choose Vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai as the “right candidate” to lead the next National Unity Government as chairman Pushpa Kamal
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The Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) spokesperson Dina Nath Sharma on June 6 said that his party might choose Vice-chairman Baburam Bhattarai as the “right candidate” to lead the next National Unity Government as chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal is not interested in becoming the next Prime Minister.
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June - 6 
Unified Marxist Leninist leader Pradeep Gyawali clarified that the party won't bargain for leadership in the next Government.
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Unified Marxist Leninist leader Pradeep Gyawali clarified that the party won't bargain for leadership in the next Government.
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June - 6 
United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF), an alliance of five Madhesh based political parties with a collective strength of about 70 members in the 601-member Constituent Assembly (CA), has decided not to accept a constitution that does not include th
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United Democratic Madheshi Front (UDMF), an alliance of five Madhesh based political parties with a collective strength of about 70 members in the 601-member Constituent Assembly (CA), has decided not to accept a constitution that does not include the provision of a single autonomous Madhesh State, Nepal News reported. A two-day meeting of the Front that concluded on June 6 decided not accept the state restructuring model without a single Madhesh State. The meeting also demanded the establishment of a separate unit for Madheshis in Nepal Army and recruit 10,000 soldiers in bulk from the Madheshi community 'as per the five-point agreement'. The Front also decided to end the unofficial alliance it had with Nepali Congress (NC) before the CA term extension saying NC bypassed the front while signing the five-point agreement with UCPN-M and CPN-UML.
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June - 6 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested 27 cadres of the banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir on June 6, form Barakaw village of Kaliganj sub-district of Gazipur District, reports Daily Star. They also recovered 28 anti-State posters, 160 leaflets, 13 magaz
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel arrested 27 cadres of the banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir on June 6, form Barakaw village of Kaliganj sub-district of Gazipur District, reports Daily Star. They also recovered 28 anti-State posters, 160 leaflets, 13 magazines and Jihadi books. Legal action against the arrested cadres is underway as per the Anti-Terrorist Act of 2009.
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June - 6 
Special Court-7 handed down rigorous punishment to 109 troopers of Rifles Security Unit in a case filed for the mutiny in February 25-26, 2009 at the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Headquarters at Pilkhana in the capital city of Dhaka. The troopers we
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Special Court-7 handed down rigorous punishment to 109 troopers of Rifles Security Unit in a case filed for the mutiny in February 25-26, 2009 at the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) Headquarters at Pilkhana in the capital city of Dhaka. The troopers were accused of carrying firearms, taking part in the mutiny, dumping bodies of killed army officers and not informing the higher authorities of the mutiny that killed 73 people including 57 army officers.
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June - 7 
A ‘second lieutenant’ of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Joychandra Lairellakpam alias Abung alias Okendro, was arrested along with other six militants of the outfit in Guwahati on June 7.
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A ‘second lieutenant’ of People’s Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Joychandra Lairellakpam alias Abung alias Okendro, was arrested along with other six militants of the outfit in Guwahati on June 7.
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June - 7 
According to Police estimates, in central Kashmir which comprises the Districts of Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal, there is presence of 15 militants. Most of the militants in the central Kashmir are active in the peripheries of Budgam District, which
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According to Police estimates, in central Kashmir which comprises the Districts of Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal, there is presence of 15 militants. Most of the militants in the central Kashmir are active in the peripheries of Budgam District, which lies close to the Pir Panjal mountain range.
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June - 7 
An ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ramcharan Singh, carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head was shot dead by some unidentified armed assailants in Kedli forest under Burmu Police Station in Ranc
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An ‘area commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Ramcharan Singh, carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head was shot dead by some unidentified armed assailants in Kedli forest under Burmu Police Station in Ranchi District on June 7. According to reports he had an ongoing conflict with Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) regarding ‘levy collection’ and had escaped many attempts on his life. However, no outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the killing.
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June - 7 
An old woman, identified as Gulab Jan (50), ex-filtrated to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from Gultrian village in Poonch District on June 7.
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An old woman, identified as Gulab Jan (50), ex-filtrated to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) from Gultrian village in Poonch District on June 7.
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June - 7 
An un-named Senior Police Officer stated last week, "There are no active militant bases in Srinagar city. There is some presence of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in peripheries of Budgam District and two militants are active in the Ganderbal District".
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An un-named Senior Police Officer stated last week, "There are no active militant bases in Srinagar city. There is some presence of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in peripheries of Budgam District and two militants are active in the Ganderbal District".
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June - 7 
Chairman of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), S.S. Khaplang, was impeached and expelled for his alleged dictatorial leadership on June 7. Khaplang was expelled during a meeting of militant leaders loyal to ‘general secretary’
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Chairman of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), S.S. Khaplang, was impeached and expelled for his alleged dictatorial leadership on June 7. Khaplang was expelled during a meeting of militant leaders loyal to ‘general secretary’ N. Kitovi Zhimomi at the Khehoi designated camp near Dimapur, thereby creating two factions of the outfit — one led by Khaplang and the other by Zhimomi and Khole. Khole, commander-in-chief of the group, was elected its acting chairman. The group said Khehoi camp would be designated as the council headquarters. Sources also said some of the top leaders from the Konyak community did not attend meeting. Naga organisations were optimistic that the split would not hamper the ongoing reconciliation process among the militant outfits.
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June - 7 
Despite decline in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) related violence in many areas of the country, situation in some parts of Chhattisgarh remained unchanged, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG) K Vijay Kumar said on
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Despite decline in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) related violence in many areas of the country, situation in some parts of Chhattisgarh remained unchanged, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director General (DG) K Vijay Kumar said on June 7, reports IBN Live."Some parts of Chhattisgarh, particularly its southern region, need attention," Vijay Kumar told reporters after meeting Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Stating that the Districts like Bastar, Dantewada and some other adjoining areas witness violence, the CRPF DG said, "things are much better than in the previous years." "We are taking steps on how to improve situation in these areas," he added. Replying to a question, the CRPF DG said "deployment of force was being made keeping in view the situation and it is dynamic." On the recent spate of surrenders by top Maoists in Odisha and some other parts of the country, the CRPF DG said, "It is a good sign. We do not believe only in killing. Surrenders and arrests are also important," he said. Stating that surrender indicated some change in the mindset of the other side (Maoists), he said this also proved maturity of the administration.
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June - 7 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on June 7 that there are an estimated 250 to 300 militants active in the State, reports Daily Excelsior. He further stated, "We do not count militants like that, the general estimate is around 250 t
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda said on June 7 that there are an estimated 250 to 300 militants active in the State, reports Daily Excelsior. He further stated, "We do not count militants like that, the general estimate is around 250 to 300, 100 odd may be more active type of militants”.
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June - 7 
In order to tackle terrorist threats from the seas, India is going in for "a major upgrade'' of its harbour protection systems (HPSs) at the naval bases in Mumbai (in Maharashtra), Visakhapatnam (in Andhra Pradesh), Karwar (in Karnataka), Kochi (in K
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In order to tackle terrorist threats from the seas, India is going in for "a major upgrade'' of its harbour protection systems (HPSs) at the naval bases in Mumbai (in Maharashtra), Visakhapatnam (in Andhra Pradesh), Karwar (in Karnataka), Kochi (in Kerala) and Port Blair (in the Andaman and Nicobar islands), along with the ongoing security audit of ports, airfields, naval facilities, offshore installations and the like, reports Times of India. Top Defence Ministry sources said that the plan is to "upgrade existing HPSs'' and "plug gaps'' to ensure that any nefarious activity by regular or irregular enemy forces are detected early and neutralized swiftly.
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June - 7 
Narendra Kiling, member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and a Congress youth leader, was shot dead by Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants at his residence in Diphu District on June 7, reports Nagaland Post. The militants also too
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Narendra Kiling, member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and a Congress youth leader, was shot dead by Karbi Peoples’ Liberation Tiger (KPLT) militants at his residence in Diphu District on June 7, reports Nagaland Post. The militants also took away three service rifles and around 70 rounds of ammo from the home-guards.
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June - 7 
SFs arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant in the Haipak Mapham area in Thoubal District on June 7. The arrestee was identified as Thounajam Sana alias Ratan Singh (36).
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SFs arrested one United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant in the Haipak Mapham area in Thoubal District on June 7. The arrestee was identified as Thounajam Sana alias Ratan Singh (36).
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June - 7 
Two executives of an Assam-based private company, Anupam Bricks and Concrete Industries Limited (ABCIL), were abducted on June 7 by unidentified militants from Meidum village in Kolasib District of North Mizoram, bordering Tripura and Assam, reports
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Two executives of an Assam-based private company, Anupam Bricks and Concrete Industries Limited (ABCIL), were abducted on June 7 by unidentified militants from Meidum village in Kolasib District of North Mizoram, bordering Tripura and Assam, reports Mangalorean.com. The abducted executives are Premlal Dhiman (48) and commercial manager Bajrang Lalbhurgi (45).
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June - 7 
Two suspected Maoists robbed a railway gateman at his post between Bakal and Rajnandgaon railway stations in Nagpur District on June 7. The suspected Maoists decamped with cash, mobile phone and bike belonging to the gateman. They also threatened to
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Two suspected Maoists robbed a railway gateman at his post between Bakal and Rajnandgaon railway stations in Nagpur District on June 7. The suspected Maoists decamped with cash, mobile phone and bike belonging to the gateman. They also threatened to blow up the railways track which passes through the forest areas considered as a Maoist den.
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June - 7 
According to a new report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on June 7, Pakistan is in danger of "losing control of part of its nuclear arsenal" to terrorists,
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According to a new report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on June 7, Pakistan is in danger of "losing control of part of its nuclear arsenal" to terrorists,
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June - 7 
Al Qaeda and outfits linked to it remain the world's biggest Security threat despite the killing of Osama bin Laden, the head of Interpol said on June 7, reported The News. The Interpol claimed that airlines and other forms of public transport are mo
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Al Qaeda and outfits linked to it remain the world's biggest Security threat despite the killing of Osama bin Laden, the head of Interpol said on June 7, reported The News. The Interpol claimed that airlines and other forms of public transport are most at risk, with terrorists using fraudulent passports to travel undetected. "Even before bin Laden was captured and killed, the biggest threat was not only al Qaeda but al Qaeda affiliated terrorist groups around the world," said Interpol Secretary General Ronald Noble, adding, "I think that remains the biggest threat now as it was before his death.”
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June - 7 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on June 7 granted bail to two suspects of attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore on March 3, 2009, reports Dawn. The two suspects, Ashfaq and Mohsin, petitioned that they had no role in the attack and the chargeshee
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on June 7 granted bail to two suspects of attack on Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore on March 3, 2009, reports Dawn. The two suspects, Ashfaq and Mohsin, petitioned that they had no role in the attack and the chargesheet submitted by the Police also did not establish their involvement in the incident.
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June - 7 
At least one person was killed when a bomb exploded in Hazar Gunji area near Shalkot Police Station in Quetta, on June 7.
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At least one person was killed when a bomb exploded in Hazar Gunji area near Shalkot Police Station in Quetta, on June 7.
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June - 7 
It has been revealed that a photograph purporting to show Kashmiri after his death — which was posted along with a statement from HuJI on the Shamukh al-Islam jihadist Internet forum — was actually a picture of Abu Dera Ismail Khan, a Lashkar-e-Toiba
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It has been revealed that a photograph purporting to show Kashmiri after his death — which was posted along with a statement from HuJI on the Shamukh al-Islam jihadist Internet forum — was actually a picture of Abu Dera Ismail Khan, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant killed during the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11). Kashmiri, 46, has a thick beard and lost an eye while fighting in the Afghan jihad. The photo released by the HuJI shows a man who also appears to be missing an eye but is clean-shaven. Arif Rafiq, editor of The Pakistan Policy Blog, pointed out that the Urdu statement issued on June 4 about Kashmiri’s reported death had misspelt the HuJI’s name twice.
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June - 7 
Pakistan on June 7 rejected calls by the United States (US) to prosecute Intelligence officers and top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commanders indicted by a Federal Court for their role in the November 2008 Mumbai attack (also known as 26/11), reported The
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Pakistan on June 7 rejected calls by the United States (US) to prosecute Intelligence officers and top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commanders indicted by a Federal Court for their role in the November 2008 Mumbai attack (also known as 26/11), reported The Hindu. In meetings conducted in May 2011 with the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Pakistani officials said that action against the LeT could spark off a war within Pakistan. “They said there were thousands, of trained cadre with the Lashkar who would become impossible to control if their leaders were arrested,” a source revealed, adding, “Instead, they said they would maintain strict watch over the LeT, and slowly work to dismantle its military capabilities.”
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June - 7 
Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana was involved in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) and he and his friend Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley were part of the same team that carried out the 26/11 assault, a US f
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Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana was involved in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) and he and his friend Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley were part of the same team that carried out the 26/11 assault, a US federal attorney told a Chicago court on June 7, reports Times of India. "Evidences flatly contradict the defence argument that Rana was not part of it. Rana and Headley were part of the same team," the attorney said as the closing argument in the Rana case started. While Headley has pleaded guilty, Rana has maintained that he is not guilty in the charge of "support to terrorism".
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June - 7 
Pointing at the Inter Services Intelligence’s (ISI's) direct involvement in providing arms to militants in Jammu and Kashmir, Tahawwur Rana, the Pakistani-Canadian accused in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), has t
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Pointing at the Inter Services Intelligence’s (ISI's) direct involvement in providing arms to militants in Jammu and Kashmir, Tahawwur Rana, the Pakistani-Canadian accused in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), has told FBI that ISI gives weapons to terrorists when they are about to enter the Indian territory, according to Indian Express. In the interrogation video played for the first time during his trial, Rana knowing well that his statements could be used against him during the trial, told FBI investigators that Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley had told him ISI provided weapons to “freedom fighters” in Jammu and Kashmir. When asked about ISI and weapons, and Headley's role, Rana said, “No guns but now obviously it's, uh, a freedom fight... in Kashmir. I think he said ISI gives them weapons.” “When he says, when they (terrorists) are about to enter into India. So, at that very moment, when they say bye bye to each other... ISI at that time gives them, you know, guns,” Rana told the investigators. Rana also told the FBI that Headley was affiliated with both ISI and Lashkar-Toiba (LeT) and had also met Ilyas Kashmiri, leader of Harkat-ul-Jihad Islami (HuJI), who according to media reports was killed in a US drone attack in South Waziristan Agency on June 3.
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June - 7 
The tribesmen of Jawaki area in Frontier Region of Kohat on June 7 demanded the authorities to launch operation against militants and their harbourers in Tor Chappar locality of Darra Adamkhel town, lying between Peshawar and Kohat District, to stop
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The tribesmen of Jawaki area in Frontier Region of Kohat on June 7 demanded the authorities to launch operation against militants and their harbourers in Tor Chappar locality of Darra Adamkhel town, lying between Peshawar and Kohat District, to stop rocket attacks on their homes, reported Dawn. “Militants attack our area from the mountains of Tor Chappar and then disappear in the house of their harbourers,” tribesmen alleged.
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June - 7 
US State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters in Washington on June 7 that he had “no confirmation” of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami’s (HuJI) death when he was asked about Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s remarks, according to Indian Express
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US State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters in Washington on June 7 that he had “no confirmation” of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami’s (HuJI) death when he was asked about Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s remarks, according to Indian Express. “I both have no comment and no way of confirming his death,” Toner said. Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 6, “As far as the death of Ilyas Kashmiri is concerned, America has confirmed that his death occurred on Friday.” Malik told the media outside Parliament that he could “confirm... 100 per cent that he (Kashmiri) is dead”.
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June - 7 
79 PLA combatants who were deployed for the security of UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and other leaders have already reached Shaktikhor in Chitwan District by June 7. The guns used by the PLA soldiers in the course of security for
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79 PLA combatants who were deployed for the security of UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and other leaders have already reached Shaktikhor in Chitwan District by June 7. The guns used by the PLA soldiers in the course of security for their leaders have also been dispatched to Chitwan in sealed containers with Nepal Police and Armed Police Force escorts. There were 112 PLA combatants who were deployed for the security of UCPN-M leaders. Nepal News adds that after the removal of PLA combatants deployed for security of UCPN-M leaders the government decided to provide additional security by increasing the number of security guards.
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June - 7 
Reports indicate that though the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) expressed their commitment in public to camp all the combatants and arms used to provide security to Maoist leaders in third division in Shaktikhor, it has not yet been
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Reports indicate that though the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) expressed their commitment in public to camp all the combatants and arms used to provide security to Maoist leaders in third division in Shaktikhor, it has not yet been implemented in practice. Only 32 combatants – five on last June 5 and 27 on June 7 - have only been brought back to Shaktikhor division. Similarly, merely two dozen weapons they have been using have been entered into Shaktikhor cantonment. Last week, the Maoist had decided to keep 106 combatants and 92 sets of weapon deployed for the security of Maoist leaders in Shaktikhor camp. But now, only the combatants and weapons deployed for the security of Maoist Chairman Prachanda have been brought. Talking to journalists reaching the cantonment, Santu Darai Parwana, a leader of combatants, declined to say where the combatants and their weapons are. He, however, informed that the combatants and weapons have been sent to different cantonments.
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June - 7 
The Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) on June 7 made public another schedule for the integration and rehabilitation of the Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) combatants, aiming to conclude the regrouping of the combatants by August 27, reports Ne
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The Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) on June 7 made public another schedule for the integration and rehabilitation of the Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) combatants, aiming to conclude the regrouping of the combatants by August 27, reports Nepal News. According to AISC member J. P. Gupta, weapons kept in the PLA containers would also be handed over by then. The regrouping of the combatants would begin from June 27 and complete by August 27. Detailed calendar and the modality of integration and rehabilitation, number of combatants to be integrated and the pension schemes would be decided by the upcoming AISC meetings, Gupta informed. As reported earlier, on June 6, the AISC unveiled the first phase of action plan according to which modality of the combatants would be worked out by June 19.
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June - 7 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice Chairperson Bidya Devi Bhandari remarked on June 7 that a new constitution could not be promulgated unless without completely disarming the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice Chairperson Bidya Devi Bhandari remarked on June 7 that a new constitution could not be promulgated unless without completely disarming the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) no matter how many times the Constituent Assembly’s term is extended, according to Kantipuronline. “The possibility to draft new statute within the extended three months time [of Constituent Assembly] is nil,” she added.
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June - 7 
The hardliner faction of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led by Vice-Chairman Mohan Baidya that had written a note of decent against ending the dual security system being provided to Maoist leaders on June 8 (today) opposed to se
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The hardliner faction of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led by Vice-Chairman Mohan Baidya that had written a note of decent against ending the dual security system being provided to Maoist leaders on June 8 (today) opposed to send the PLA combatants back to their respective cantonments, Kantipuronline reports. According to the sources, they have urged the combatants to stay calm and not to rush to return to their respective cantonments at the recent time. Four Maoist leaders have not returned their arms and PLA combatants. Baidya has three combatants and two weapons. Likewise, C. P. Gajurel and Netra Bikram Chand have one arm and two combatants. Similarly, Dev Gurung and Hari Bhakta Kadel have one arm and one combatant.
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June - 8 
A City Court in Srinagar on June 8 permitted the Special Investigating Team (SIT) probing the killing of Moulana Showkat Ahmad Shah to interrogate jailed militant ‘commander’ and founder of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Ashiq Hussain Faktoo alias Dr. Qasi
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A City Court in Srinagar on June 8 permitted the Special Investigating Team (SIT) probing the killing of Moulana Showkat Ahmad Shah to interrogate jailed militant ‘commander’ and founder of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Ashiq Hussain Faktoo alias Dr. Qasim, for a period of seven days within the Central Jail Srinagar premises where Faktoo is lodged.
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June - 8 
A constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Manzoor Ahmad Najar, was killed by unidentified militants at Sopore in Baramulla District on June 8.
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A constable of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Manzoor Ahmad Najar, was killed by unidentified militants at Sopore in Baramulla District on June 8.
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June - 8 
according to highly placed sources in the Indian intelligence agencies, the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have recently conducted a secret meeting in Kottayam District of Kerala. The me
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according to highly placed sources in the Indian intelligence agencies, the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) have recently conducted a secret meeting in Kottayam District of Kerala. The meeting was to formulate strategies for a joint action in Kerala. While both the groups had earlier met in Palakkad, this is the first time that such a meeting has taken place in central Kerala, sources pointed out. Intelligence officials, who were tracking the movements of a couple who are allegedly leading the underground Maoist movement in Kerala, have found that SIMI cadres were actually entering into some pact with the Maoists. The intelligence agencies are trying to find out as to what sort of understanding the two groups have.
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June - 8 
Armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided Jagdishpur village in Aurangabad District and killed one villager, identified as Bihari Yadav, on June 8, Police said. An old enmity was stated to be the reason behind the killing, they
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Armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres raided Jagdishpur village in Aurangabad District and killed one villager, identified as Bihari Yadav, on June 8, Police said. An old enmity was stated to be the reason behind the killing, they said.
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June - 8 
Assembly of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on June 8 passed a special resolution demanding that the Indian Government take action to get all those responsible for large-scale civilian deaths, during the Sri Lankan civil war, declared as ‘war criminal
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Assembly of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on June 8 passed a special resolution demanding that the Indian Government take action to get all those responsible for large-scale civilian deaths, during the Sri Lankan civil war, declared as ‘war criminals' by the United Nations. The resolution, passed unanimously, also demanded economic sanctions against the island nation to pressure the country into giving equal status and dignity to Tamils. It demanded that the Indian Government impress on the United Nations that the perpetrators of all such crimes be designated as ‘war criminals' and that the Union Government should take steps, along with other countries, to impose economic sanctions on Sri Lanka until all Tamils now staying in camps in Sri Lanka are rehabilitated in their own land and given an opportunity to lead a life of dignity with rights equal to those of the Sinhalese.
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June - 8 
Chief of the Army Staff, General V K Singh was given a detailed brief about the overall Security situation in the Valley and on the Line of Control (LoC). He was informed about the measures taken by the Army to foil any infiltration attempt from acro
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Chief of the Army Staff, General V K Singh was given a detailed brief about the overall Security situation in the Valley and on the Line of Control (LoC). He was informed about the measures taken by the Army to foil any infiltration attempt from across the border, where a large number of militants, trained in different camps in PoK are waiting at launching pads to sneak into this side.
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June - 8 
Detained Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM) chief, Aasiya Andrabi, was rearrested soon after being set free on bail. The DeM leader was said to have been taken to a special women’s Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) in Jammu.
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Detained Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM) chief, Aasiya Andrabi, was rearrested soon after being set free on bail. The DeM leader was said to have been taken to a special women’s Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) in Jammu.
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June - 8 
Eight labourers of brick kiln at Badaki Chanpi village under Kuru Police Station in Lohardaga District who were abducted by Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM), a purported Left Wing Extremist group, on June 8 were rescued in combing operati
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Eight labourers of brick kiln at Badaki Chanpi village under Kuru Police Station in Lohardaga District who were abducted by Jharkhand Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha (JSJMM), a purported Left Wing Extremist group, on June 8 were rescued in combing operation launched by Police on June 9, reports Times of India. Sources said 10 JSJMM armed men under command of one Laudha Ganjhu had attacked the kiln after they failed to get the ‘levy’ from the owner.
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June - 8 
Eight militants who were arrested on June 5 by the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) had planned to attack judges involved in the Ayodhya verdict, The Hindu reported. According to Police sources, five terrorists of the banned outfit Students
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Eight militants who were arrested on June 5 by the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) had planned to attack judges involved in the Ayodhya verdict, The Hindu reported. According to Police sources, five terrorists of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and three others belonging to the Indian Mujahideen (IM), confessed to reconnoitering the disputed land site in Ayodhya and surrounding areas following the September 30, 2010 judgment.“The terrorists told us that they had been reconnoitering the area around the site and were planning to target the three judges who delivered the judgment,” ATS Inspector-General Vipin Maheshwari said.
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June - 8 
Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh on June 8 asserted that the State Police would take all steps to wipe out the GNLA and that the Police are well equipped for the job. "We are going to face them (GNLA) with all our strength and they would be finished off," L
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Home Minister HDR Lyngdoh on June 8 asserted that the State Police would take all steps to wipe out the GNLA and that the Police are well equipped for the job. "We are going to face them (GNLA) with all our strength and they would be finished off," Lyngdoh said while reacting to the outfit's reported claim that the recent ambush on June 4 in East Garo Hills was part of its "reverse operation" against the Police.
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June - 8 
Militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of one Mohammad Sanajaoba alias Jalil (57) of Lilong Turel Ahanbi in Thoubal District on June 8, reports Sangai Express. Police retrieved the unexploded grenade.
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Militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of one Mohammad Sanajaoba alias Jalil (57) of Lilong Turel Ahanbi in Thoubal District on June 8, reports Sangai Express. Police retrieved the unexploded grenade.
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June - 8 
Militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted eight tribal villagers from Kalyan Singh village in Dhalai District on June 8, reports Mangalorean.com. The militants later released three of the captives.
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Militants of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted eight tribal villagers from Kalyan Singh village in Dhalai District on June 8, reports Mangalorean.com. The militants later released three of the captives.
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June - 8 
Security agencies have prepared a list of 80 militants from different parts of the State, who have been held up across Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for 10 to 20 years, for their return under Rehabilitation Policy of the State. Identit
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Security agencies have prepared a list of 80 militants from different parts of the State, who have been held up across Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) for 10 to 20 years, for their return under Rehabilitation Policy of the State. Identities of the militants have been kept secret as the Security agencies anticipated that they would be lured once again into the militancy by Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) besides the militant commanders of LeT, HM and JeM outfits to which they belonged if their names were made public. Under the Rehabilitation Police, four routes have been identified for return of the youth, which included Poonch-Rawlakote, Uri-Muzaffarabad, Wagah border in Amritsar District of Punjab and Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport.
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June - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in Bishnupur District on June 8, reports Kanglaonline. The arrestees were identified as Ngangom Somorjit alias Abung alias Malem (30), Trongbam Moupa
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) in Bishnupur District on June 8, reports Kanglaonline. The arrestees were identified as Ngangom Somorjit alias Abung alias Malem (30), Trongbam Moupa alias Joy (31), Chanambam Yaiskul Singh (55) and Kshetrimayum (O) Tombi Devi (28).
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June - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Hemam Loiroitaba alias Romesh alias Naobi (31) from the District.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one militant of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Hemam Loiroitaba alias Romesh alias Naobi (31) from the District.
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June - 8 
Sopore in Baramulla District is in the throes of a struggle between militants and Security Forces (SFs). In the past month or so, some 15 people - 10 militants and five civilians - have been killed in the area. Sopore is the ideological heartland of
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Sopore in Baramulla District is in the throes of a struggle between militants and Security Forces (SFs). In the past month or so, some 15 people - 10 militants and five civilians - have been killed in the area. Sopore is the ideological heartland of militancy. An unidentified intelligence officer stated, “The day support for militancy ends here, it`s finished. Sopore is the key”. Accordingly, the SFs have planned massive search operations in coming days in Sopore. This was revealed by Director General of Police (DGP), Kuldeep Khoda, reports Kashmir Times. He said, “There are reports of presence of some ‘commanders’ of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in Sopore and adjoining areas. In coming days anti-militancy operations will be intensified in the area.”
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June - 8 
State Government on June 8 appealed for the withdrawal of cases against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Ganti Prasad Rao and four other Maoists by filing two petitions in the sub-divisional judicial magistrate courts (SDJM) in Kor
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State Government on June 8 appealed for the withdrawal of cases against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Ganti Prasad Rao and four other Maoists by filing two petitions in the sub-divisional judicial magistrate courts (SDJM) in Koraput and Jeypore.
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June - 8 
The 12-member jury of a federal court in Chicago held deliberations on the Pakistani-Canadian national Tahawwur Hussein Rana, charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks(November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11), planning a similar strike in
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The 12-member jury of a federal court in Chicago held deliberations on the Pakistani-Canadian national Tahawwur Hussein Rana, charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks(November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11), planning a similar strike in Denmark and providing material support to Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reports The Hindu. If convicted on the three counts, Rana, faces a possible life sentence.
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June - 8 
The non-Dimasa tribal organizations of Dima Hasao District brought out a huge rally in Haflong, the headquarters of the southern Assam District, seeking bifurcation of the hill District on June 6, reports Times of India. Hundreds of tribals joined th
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The non-Dimasa tribal organizations of Dima Hasao District brought out a huge rally in Haflong, the headquarters of the southern Assam District, seeking bifurcation of the hill District on June 6, reports Times of India. Hundreds of tribals joined the rally, which was organized by the North Cachar Hills Indigenous Peoples Front (NCHIPF). The programme was supported by some other sister organizations of the NCHIPF. They demand bifurcation of the district into Dima Hasao and North Cachar Hill Districts.
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June - 8 
The Police detained 16 Sri Lankans trying to illegally migrate to Australia and took custody of their boat in Kochi in Kerala State in India on June 8, reports Times of India. The Police also produced four of those detained as accused on charges of u
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The Police detained 16 Sri Lankans trying to illegally migrate to Australia and took custody of their boat in Kochi in Kerala State in India on June 8, reports Times of India. The Police also produced four of those detained as accused on charges of unauthorised stay in the country and cheating. Most of them were from refugee camps in Tamil Nadu.
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June - 8 
Three landmines were recovered during a combing operation conducted by the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Saranda forest in Sundargarh District on June 9, reports Times of India. The landmines, weighing five kilogram to 10
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Three landmines were recovered during a combing operation conducted by the Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the Saranda forest in Sundargarh District on June 9, reports Times of India. The landmines, weighing five kilogram to 10 kilogram, were seized near Raidihi and Nuagaon in the forest, the Police said.
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June - 8 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on June 8 said that confidence could not be restored between India and Pakistan till Islamabad took action against the "real culprits" responsible for the Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on June 8 said that confidence could not be restored between India and Pakistan till Islamabad took action against the "real culprits" responsible for the Mumbai terror attack (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11). "The fundamental cause of friction between the two countries is Pakistan not taking action to bring the real controllers and perpetrators of the 26/11 attacks to justice," a news agency quoted Chidambaram as saying during an interaction with visiting Pakistani journalists.
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June - 8 
A new academic study from Princeton, Georgetown and the University of Pennsylvania in the US revealed that poverty in Pakistan does not lead to terrorism, The Express Tribune reported on June 9. The study is based on surveys carried out by four acade
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A new academic study from Princeton, Georgetown and the University of Pennsylvania in the US revealed that poverty in Pakistan does not lead to terrorism, The Express Tribune reported on June 9. The study is based on surveys carried out by four academics that conducted extensive field research in Pakistan by interviewing 6,000 people of varying income groups and geography. The report states that Pakistanis, in general, do not like militant groups such as the al Qaeda and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) or Afghan Taliban. It also maintains that poor Pakistanis dislike militant outfits more than the middle classes. The study suggests people who hate militants the most are the urban poor because they’re the ones who are affected by terror attacks the most.
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June - 8 
An Awami National Party (ANP) activist, Javed alias Toti, was shot dead at the Wednesday Bazaar of Qasba Colony in Pirabad Police precincts.
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An Awami National Party (ANP) activist, Javed alias Toti, was shot dead at the Wednesday Bazaar of Qasba Colony in Pirabad Police precincts.
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June - 8 
Army on June 8 sent home two-thirds of the US military personnel who were training its forces in counterinsurgency skills along the porous border with Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. An unnamed senior Army official said that 90 of an estimated 135
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Army on June 8 sent home two-thirds of the US military personnel who were training its forces in counterinsurgency skills along the porous border with Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. An unnamed senior Army official said that 90 of an estimated 135 US trainers have left the country, the latest setback in the deeply troubled relationship between the United States and Pakistan’s Army following the May 2 US raid that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin laden. The 90 Americans had been training the Frontier Corps, a paramilitary force made up mostly of tribesmen from the frontier areas. “We have reassessed our requirements and sent 90 people home,” said the Army official. Other Americans have also been ordered to leave Pakistan, but the official would not elaborate or provide details.
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June - 8 
David Coleman Headley on June 8 mapped out the hierarchy of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and provided valuable information on terrorist leaders inside Pakistan, the US Federal Attorney Vicky Peters told a court in Chicago, reports Times of India. This info
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David Coleman Headley on June 8 mapped out the hierarchy of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and provided valuable information on terrorist leaders inside Pakistan, the US Federal Attorney Vicky Peters told a court in Chicago, reports Times of India. This information, given by Headley in the first two weeks after his arrest in October 2009, was passed on to other Governments, Vicky Peters said during closing arguments in the trial of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the Mumbai attacks. There was communication between terrorists in Pakistan and Headley wherein they knew that he was exchanging information with Pakistani-Canadian Rana, the Attorney said.
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June - 8 
Five militants and two SF personnel were killed when militants laid an ambush on the patrol party with automatic weapons and rocket propelled grenades in the Shaheedan Dhand area of Kurram Agency on June 8.
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Five militants and two SF personnel were killed when militants laid an ambush on the patrol party with automatic weapons and rocket propelled grenades in the Shaheedan Dhand area of Kurram Agency on June 8.
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June - 8 
High Court has asked the Government to explain why the section of the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution giving Islam the status of state religion should not be declared illegal, reports Daily Star. In the year, 1988, Government led by military rul
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High Court has asked the Government to explain why the section of the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution giving Islam the status of state religion should not be declared illegal, reports Daily Star. In the year, 1988, Government led by military ruler HM Ershad inserted a section in the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution to give Islam the status of state religion.
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June - 8 
Leon Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), said that Islamabad must do more to go after militants within its borders who are plotting and directing attacks against troops in Afghanistan. “It is vital,” he said, that Pakistan liv
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Leon Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), said that Islamabad must do more to go after militants within its borders who are plotting and directing attacks against troops in Afghanistan. “It is vital,” he said, that Pakistan live up to its end of the bargain, cooperating more fully in counter-terrorism matters and ceasing to provide sanctuary to Afghan Taliban and other insurgent groups. Panetta, the current CIA director, said that after the US raid in Pakistan that killed bin Laden, Americans asked Islamabad to “take a number of concrete steps to demonstrate cooperation and counter-terrorism”.
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June - 8 
Maulvi Nazir faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) vows to escalate anti-US fight in Afghanistan in response to intensified drone missile strikes on its territory. Maulvi Younus, one of Nazir’s senior ‘commanders’ said that “Because the United
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Maulvi Nazir faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) vows to escalate anti-US fight in Afghanistan in response to intensified drone missile strikes on its territory. Maulvi Younus, one of Nazir’s senior ‘commanders’ said that “Because the United States is launching these strikes we will send more fighters to Afghanistan and step up our operations against US forces”. “We have no other option. We have no weapons which shoot them (drone aircraft) down so we will fight the United States in Afghanistan.” “We have lots of Mujahideen (holy warriors). It is not a problem. If drone strikes continue we believe many tribesmen will join us because they (drone strikes) are killing ordinary people,” said Qari Yousaf, a close aide to Nazir. “Our shura (council) will decide on the appropriate time to send more fighters (to Afghanistan) and how many will go.”
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June - 8 
Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, an adviser to the Prime Minister after his visit to a jail in Haripur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on June 8 came up with the observation that jails have become breeding grounds for extremists because outfits like th
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Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar, an adviser to the Prime Minister after his visit to a jail in Haripur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on June 8 came up with the observation that jails have become breeding grounds for extremists because outfits like the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) have taken their “ideological campaign” to prisoners, reported Dawn.
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June - 8 
one Khadim Hussain, an activist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was killed when armed men opened fire on him near Teen Talwar area on Clifton Road within the jurisdiction of Frere Police Station. He said that Police believed that personal enmity mig
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one Khadim Hussain, an activist of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was killed when armed men opened fire on him near Teen Talwar area on Clifton Road within the jurisdiction of Frere Police Station. He said that Police believed that personal enmity might be a motive behind the incident.
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June - 8 
Pakistan's paramilitary troopers on June 8 shot dead a youth at point blank range in Karachi, reported Times of India. The victim, identified as Sarfraz Shah, was pleading for mercy after being surrounded by five troopers of the Pakistan Rangers at
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Pakistan's paramilitary troopers on June 8 shot dead a youth at point blank range in Karachi, reported Times of India. The victim, identified as Sarfraz Shah, was pleading for mercy after being surrounded by five troopers of the Pakistan Rangers at Benazir Bhutto Park in Boat Basin area of Karachi. One of the troopers then fired two shots at Shah from point blank range with a G3 assault rifle. Pakistan Rangers officials had earlier told the media that Shah was an "armed criminal" and was killed when he resisted efforts to capture him after a robbery. However, the footage aired on all TV news channels clearly showed that Shah was unarmed when he was shot.
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June - 8 
Slain Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad in his recently released book, 'Inside al Qaeda and Taliban - Beyond bin Laden and 9/11', wanted to be translated into all Indian languages to familiarize Indians with the direct threat they faced from a
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Slain Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad in his recently released book, 'Inside al Qaeda and Taliban - Beyond bin Laden and 9/11', wanted to be translated into all Indian languages to familiarize Indians with the direct threat they faced from al Qaida, reports Times of India. Just before he went missing in May, he had contacted members of the Indian strategic community seeking help in identifying publishers who could help him in this exercise. While Shahzad's indictment of al Qaeda seems to be one of the reasons for his undoing, Shahzad had repeatedly emphasized in his meetings with Indian experts that India was emerging as one of the main targets of al Qaeda. Shahzad insisted that al Qaida was trying to surround India by terror and was working on a plan to set up its terror camps in almost all of India's neighbouring countries to achieve this. Al Qaeda, he said, was particularly focusing on Bangladesh to set up anti-India terror camps.
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June - 8 
The family of killed al Qaeda leader Ilyas Kashmiri on June 8 wanted to know about the proofs of his death, reports Daily Times. His elder brother said, “We haven’t seen his body or any part of his body and unless we get some evidence we can’t accept
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The family of killed al Qaeda leader Ilyas Kashmiri on June 8 wanted to know about the proofs of his death, reports Daily Times. His elder brother said, “We haven’t seen his body or any part of his body and unless we get some evidence we can’t accept he’s dead. We want solid proof. So far we have no official confirmation of his death. Even intelligence officials have been coming, asking if we’ve received any information. If he has been killed in jihad we’d appreciate it because it would be martyrdom.” “He told me he was dead against any terrorist act in Pakistan. He loved Pakistan and its army. He always said that he’d like his son to join the army as an officer,” added Asghar.
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June - 8 
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina wants to keep Islam the State religion, thus preserving the illegal changes to the Constitution, made in 2007 by the provisional Government, reports Spero News. In a statement on June 8, the Prime Minist
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The Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina wants to keep Islam the State religion, thus preserving the illegal changes to the Constitution, made in 2007 by the provisional Government, reports Spero News. In a statement on June 8, the Prime Minister responded to those calls for the restoration of the original secular constitution, as established by the Supreme Court in July 2010. But the most radical Muslims support the Hasina’s position: If the decision of the Court were to prevail, the parties based on religion – which are all Islamic – would have to quit Government.
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June - 8 
The United States (US) reduced the number of its military personnel in Pakistan following the request of Pakistani Government, a US Defence official said on June 10, reports Daily Times. Chief of the Office of the Defence Representative-Pakistan Vice
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The United States (US) reduced the number of its military personnel in Pakistan following the request of Pakistani Government, a US Defence official said on June 10, reports Daily Times. Chief of the Office of the Defence Representative-Pakistan Vice Admiral Michael Lefever said, “We recently received a written request from the Government of Pakistan to reduce the number of US military personnel here, and we have nearly completed that reduction,” he said. A senior Pakistani military official said on June 8 that Pakistan Army had sent home 90 US military personnel.
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June - 8 
US anti-terror cooperation with Pakistan is in American long-term security interest and the cooperative efforts between the two countries have yielded results, the US State Department spokesman Mark Toner said. “What we are trying to do in Pakistan i
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US anti-terror cooperation with Pakistan is in American long-term security interest and the cooperative efforts between the two countries have yielded results, the US State Department spokesman Mark Toner said. “What we are trying to do in Pakistan is to build democratic institutions, to improve Pakistan’s security, to help it face an existential threat from terrorism. And that is where our assistance is focused,” Mark Toner said at the daily briefing. “Clearly, our counterterrorism cooperation with Pakistan has yielded results. We have talked about the fact that more terrorists have been killed on Pakistani soil over the years than anywhere else in the world and that were apprehended on Pakistani soil over the years. And that is indicative of our strong counterterrorism cooperation,” Toner said, stressing the importance of anti-terror cooperation.
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June - 8 
US missile strikes hit a militant training facility and a suspected vehicle in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 8, killing 24 militants, reports Daily Times. At least 20 terrorists were killed when US dron
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US missile strikes hit a militant training facility and a suspected vehicle in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 8, killing 24 militants, reports Daily Times. At least 20 terrorists were killed when US drone aircraft fired four missiles at a fortress-like terrorist training camp in Zawai Narai area of Shawal tehsil (revenue unit). Sources said that the compound in Shawal tehsil, which lies along the border that separates South and North Waziristan Agency, was run by militants of Hafiz Gul Bahadur, whose loyalists attack in Afghanistan, and was targeted by five US missiles at around 12pm. Shortly afterwards, two more missiles were fired at a vehicle suspected to be carrying militants in a village in South Waziristan about three kilometres away from the site of the first strike. Four militants were killed in the strike on the vehicle.
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June - 8 
Madheshi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) Chairman Bijaya Gachchadar on June 8 said that around 6,000 former People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants could be integrated into the Security Forces, according to Kantipuronline. The party also demand
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Madheshi Janadhikar Forum-Loktantrik (MJF-L) Chairman Bijaya Gachchadar on June 8 said that around 6,000 former People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants could be integrated into the Security Forces, according to Kantipuronline. The party also demanded that Nepal Army start recruiting 10000 Madheshi youths for bulk entry and ensures a separate unit for them. The party further said that if the constitution does not clearly state the autonomous provinces, including Madhesh province, such a constitution would not be acceptable to them. It also reiterated its demand for implementation of the eight-point agreement reached between the Government and the Morcha on February 28, 2008.
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June - 8 
Prachanda assured the PLA ‘commanders’ that Army integration will be done in a 'respectable' manner. "He assured of respectable integration," a Maoist source told Nepal News. Prachanda also asked the commanders and the combatants not to be divided be
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Prachanda assured the PLA ‘commanders’ that Army integration will be done in a 'respectable' manner. "He assured of respectable integration," a Maoist source told Nepal News. Prachanda also asked the commanders and the combatants not to be divided because of the differences of opinion among party leaders, added the source. It is learnt that the commanders requested the party leadership to insist on integrating least 10,000 PLA members and demand the "top command of the joint force to be established".
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June - 8 
The sub-committee formed by the Constitutional Committee to narrow down disputes in the new constitution has set a deadline of August 18 to resolve the outstanding disputes and prepare the first draft of the new constitution, reports Nepal News. In a
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The sub-committee formed by the Constitutional Committee to narrow down disputes in the new constitution has set a deadline of August 18 to resolve the outstanding disputes and prepare the first draft of the new constitution, reports Nepal News. In a meeting in the morning of June 9 (today), the sub-committee decided complete the first draft latest by August 18, ten days before the Constituent Assembly (CA) term expires. The parties have a tentative agreement to extend the CA term further if the first draft is prepared within the current term. The meeting also decided to form three separate taskforces to deal separately with the three major disputes - form of governance, state restructuring and electoral system. The Constitutional Committee had extended the deadline of the five-member sub-committee for an indefinite period last week.
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June - 8 
Assembly of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on June 8 passed a special resolution demanding that the Indian Government take action to get all those responsible for large-scale civilian deaths, during the Sri Lankan civil war, declared as ‘war criminal
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Assembly of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu on June 8 passed a special resolution demanding that the Indian Government take action to get all those responsible for large-scale civilian deaths, during the Sri Lankan civil war, declared as ‘war criminals' by the United Nations. The resolution, passed unanimously, also demanded economic sanctions against the island nation to pressure the country into giving equal status and dignity to Tamils. It demanded that the Indian Government impress on the United Nations that the perpetrators of all such crimes be designated as ‘war criminals' and that the Union Government should take steps, along with other countries, to impose economic sanctions on Sri Lanka until all Tamils now staying in camps in Sri Lanka are rehabilitated in their own land and given an opportunity to lead a life of dignity with rights equal to those of the Sinhalese.
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June - 9 
A red alert was sounded in the borders of north coastal Districts on June 10, after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on a camp of Chhattisgarh Armed Force in Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on June 9.
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A red alert was sounded in the borders of north coastal Districts on June 10, after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on a camp of Chhattisgarh Armed Force in Narayanpur District in Chhattisgarh on June 9.
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June - 9 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed one person, identified as Hrushikesh Pradhan of Sonepur District, in Redhamal village in Nuapada District on June 9 suspecting him to be a Police informer, reports Times of India. Howe
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed one person, identified as Hrushikesh Pradhan of Sonepur District, in Redhamal village in Nuapada District on June 9 suspecting him to be a Police informer, reports Times of India. However, Nuapada Superintendent of Police (SP) Rajesh Pandit claimed that Hrusikesh was with the Maoists for sometime and had left them. "Hrusikesh went missing on June 6. There is missing report lodged with Ulunda Police Station. Maoists picked him from his village on some pretext, brought him to Nuapada and killed him", said the SP.
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June - 9 
Chhattisgarh Armed Force trooper who was injured in the June 9 Maoist attack in Narayanpur District succumbed to his injuries taking the death toll to five.
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Chhattisgarh Armed Force trooper who was injured in the June 9 Maoist attack in Narayanpur District succumbed to his injuries taking the death toll to five.
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June - 9 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened indiscriminate fire near the camp of Chhattisgarh Armed Force in Narayanpur District, killing four troopers and leaving another injured on June 9. Some troopers of the force were involved in
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened indiscriminate fire near the camp of Chhattisgarh Armed Force in Narayanpur District, killing four troopers and leaving another injured on June 9. Some troopers of the force were involved in their regular chores near the camp of the 16th battalion of the Force in Bharaghati village when the Maoists started firing at them killing four troopers and leaving another injured, Ram Niwas, Additional Director General (ADG) anti-Maoist operations said. The Maoists also decamped with two weapons of the troopers, the senior officer said.
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June - 9 
Pakistani-Canadian operative of the militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba(LeT), Tahawwur Hussain Rana was on June 9, acquitted by a US court on charges of abetting Mumbai terror attacks (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) but was convicted for provid
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Pakistani-Canadian operative of the militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba(LeT), Tahawwur Hussain Rana was on June 9, acquitted by a US court on charges of abetting Mumbai terror attacks (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) but was convicted for providing material support to LeT and helping a terror plot in Denmark, PTI reported. The 12-member jury announced the verdict at the end of two days of deliberations against 50-year-old Rana, a co-accused in the Mumbai attack with his friend, the Pakistani-American national, David Coleman Headley. Rana faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison on the two counts combined and remains in federal custody without bond, a US Justice Department statement said. No sentencing date was set.
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June - 9 
Quoting the Madhya Pradesh anti-terror squad chief, Times of India reported that two of the three judges of the Allahabad high court who gave the September 2010 verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit are on the hitlist of radical and
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Quoting the Madhya Pradesh anti-terror squad chief, Times of India reported that two of the three judges of the Allahabad high court who gave the September 2010 verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit are on the hitlist of radical and militant Islamist Islamist outfits. From the photographs and literature seized from ten alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) and Students' Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, who were arrested by the ATS last week, a plot to eliminate the judges and the publisher of a Delhi-based comic magazine for printing drawings of Prophet Mohammed came to light. Madhya Pradesh DGP SK Rout said that among the arrestees were Sheikh Mujib of Gujarat, Mehboob of Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh and Abu Faizal of Mumbai. All three are accused in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts
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June - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Nehrul Islam, in Tinsukia District on June 9, reports Assam Tribune. SFs recovered a 303 pistol from him.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, identified as Nehrul Islam, in Tinsukia District on June 9, reports Assam Tribune. SFs recovered a 303 pistol from him.
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June - 9 
SFs arrested four United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants from Old Aishi village of Chandel District. Arrestees were identified as Bobby Meitei (21), Lamphel, Ranjeet Singh (27), Bocha Meitei (21) and Sanjay Singh (25).
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SFs arrested four United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militants from Old Aishi village of Chandel District. Arrestees were identified as Bobby Meitei (21), Lamphel, Ranjeet Singh (27), Bocha Meitei (21) and Sanjay Singh (25).
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June - 9 
SFs arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant from Nongdam area in Ukhrul District. The arrestee was identified as Keisham Binod Kumar alias Inoa Singh.
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SFs arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant from Nongdam area in Ukhrul District. The arrestee was identified as Keisham Binod Kumar alias Inoa Singh.
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June - 9 
Some Ministers of Andhra Pradesh have taken strong exception to the casual approach in which the alerts regarding threat from Maoists for them were being sent to them by senior Police officials.
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Some Ministers of Andhra Pradesh have taken strong exception to the casual approach in which the alerts regarding threat from Maoists for them were being sent to them by senior Police officials.
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June - 9 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres beheaded two youths abducted from different villages in Chamorshi block of Gadchiroli District late in the night of June 9, reports Times of India. Their dead bodies were found in the forest in
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres beheaded two youths abducted from different villages in Chamorshi block of Gadchiroli District late in the night of June 9, reports Times of India. Their dead bodies were found in the forest in Ghot area in the next morning. The victims were identified as Rakesh Kohi of Kadbi Tola village and Sharad Narote of Regdi village. Both the deceased youths were reportedly aspiring to join the Police as Special Police Officer (SPO). However, Gadchiroli Superintendent of Police refuted reports that the youths were planning to become SPOs.
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June - 9 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will be filing cases against the four United National Liberation Front (ULFA) militants and the seven People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants who were arrested from different parts of Guwahati recently.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will be filing cases against the four United National Liberation Front (ULFA) militants and the seven People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militants who were arrested from different parts of Guwahati recently.
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June - 9 
The road transport ministry is finalising a proposal to develop 1,100 kilometres of road corridor along the Andhra Pradesh border linking it with Maharashtra, Orissa and Chhattisgarh. The latest plan to expand the road network tops up a 2009 project
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The road transport ministry is finalising a proposal to develop 1,100 kilometres of road corridor along the Andhra Pradesh border linking it with Maharashtra, Orissa and Chhattisgarh. The latest plan to expand the road network tops up a 2009 project worth INR 73 billion to build 5,477 km of two-lane roads in the 33 Left Wing Extremist (LWE) hit Districts across eight States. "Areas along the Andhra, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Orissa border are worst-hit by the Naxal [LWE] menace. The road network will bring development there, a part of the Centre's strategy to wean away the Naxalite support," said an official involved with the project. The two-lane corridor will cost approximately INR 25 billion.
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June - 9 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a women, identified as ‘sub-zonal commander’ Prakash Rana, alias Samardeep and Anjali Hembram, surrendered with a pistol and a rifle before Police on June 9 in Giridih District. The su
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including a women, identified as ‘sub-zonal commander’ Prakash Rana, alias Samardeep and Anjali Hembram, surrendered with a pistol and a rifle before Police on June 9 in Giridih District. The surrendered Maoists also handed over INR one million that they collected as “levy”. While Rana is a resident of Chandmundi in Jamui District of Bihar, Hembram hailed from Tilaya under Giridih District. Rana, who was involved in recent blowing up a Police jeep in Jamui, was wanted in connection with nine cases in Jharkhand and Bihar, Police said.
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June - 9 
Two wanted Maoists were arrested from Dhangai in Gaya District, City Superintendent of Police, Ratna Sanjeev, said on June 9.
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Two wanted Maoists were arrested from Dhangai in Gaya District, City Superintendent of Police, Ratna Sanjeev, said on June 9.
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June - 9 
UNLF chairman RK Meghen on June 9, urged all to shun culture of extortion and start earning their own livelihood instead of draining the public, reports Sangai Express. Speaking to reporters after being produced before a special court by the NIA in G
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UNLF chairman RK Meghen on June 9, urged all to shun culture of extortion and start earning their own livelihood instead of draining the public, reports Sangai Express. Speaking to reporters after being produced before a special court by the NIA in Guwahati, the militant leader said that serving extortion notices and lobbing bombs, opening fire and threatening the public, in case the demand is not met is not a healthy trend for the future of the land and the people. On the announcement of the Chief Minister daring the militants to come forward and take part in the election process to see whether they enjoy the support of the people or not, Meghen said that the plebiscite model mooted by the UNLF is akin to what the Chief Minister said. The UNLF leader said, “We welcome the Chief Minister's challenge to see whether the public support the militants or not” and added that the UNLF will respect the mandate of the people in any forum held under the supervision of the United Nations. Deploying a large number of security forces and asking the people to come out and vote in an atmosphere of fear and intimidation can never be free or fair, said the UNLF Chairman.
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June - 9 
A man, identified as Ghulam Ali, was injured in a landmine explosion in Patmandrani area of Dera Bugti District.
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A man, identified as Ghulam Ali, was injured in a landmine explosion in Patmandrani area of Dera Bugti District.
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June - 9 
An activist and a sympathiser of Awami National Party (ANP) were shot dead near Fancy Tower, Gulshan-e-Iqbal in the remits of Sachal Police Station on June 9.
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An activist and a sympathiser of Awami National Party (ANP) were shot dead near Fancy Tower, Gulshan-e-Iqbal in the remits of Sachal Police Station on June 9.
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June - 9 
An explosive device planted in the driving seat of a NATO oil tanker went off in Changai area in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 9, reports Daily Times. During the last one month some 40 oil tank
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An explosive device planted in the driving seat of a NATO oil tanker went off in Changai area in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 9, reports Daily Times. During the last one month some 40 oil tankers have been destroyed in blasts in this area.
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June - 9 
At least 150 militants armed with rockets attacked a security checkpost in North Waziristan Agency on June 9 (today), killing eight soldiers, reports The Express Tribune. Twelve militants were also killed in retaliatory firing by Security Forces (SFs
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At least 150 militants armed with rockets attacked a security checkpost in North Waziristan Agency on June 9 (today), killing eight soldiers, reports The Express Tribune. Twelve militants were also killed in retaliatory firing by Security Forces (SFs).
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June - 9 
At least four persons were killed and three others were injured when a roadside bomb ripped through a passenger van carrying members of a peace lashkar (tribal militia) in a bus stand in Darawar area of Matani near Peshawar, the provincial capital of
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At least four persons were killed and three others were injured when a roadside bomb ripped through a passenger van carrying members of a peace lashkar (tribal militia) in a bus stand in Darawar area of Matani near Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the morning of June 9, reports Daily Times. The van, which was heading towards Kakakhel village, was hit by a remote-controlled explosive device planted by the side of a road at around 10am. Noor Rehman, Muhammad Aslam, Abdullah and an unidentified person were killed on the spot.
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June - 9 
Blaming “a strategic shift of United States (US) policy towards India” for an “acute deficit of trust” between Pakistan and US, former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf suggested on June 9 open and frank talks to restore the trust immediate
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Blaming “a strategic shift of United States (US) policy towards India” for an “acute deficit of trust” between Pakistan and US, former Pakistan President General Pervez Musharraf suggested on June 9 open and frank talks to restore the trust immediately, reports Daily Times. “The abandonment of Pakistan after 1989, with a strategic tilt of the US towards India and military sanctions against Pakistan, cost US-Pakistan relations very dearly,” Musharraf wrote in an article for CNN, suggesting in the mind of Pakistanis the US “used” Pakistan and then “abandoned it.” He said there was an acute deficit of trust and confidence between the US and Pakistan at all levels of Government, the military and intelligence that further complicated and indeed weakened “our joint war against terror.”
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June - 9 
Cooperating with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism is essential to maintain pressure on al Qaeda after Osama bin Laden’s death, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief Leon Panetta said on June 9, reported Daily Times. “Continuing cooperation w
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Cooperating with Pakistan in the fight against terrorism is essential to maintain pressure on al Qaeda after Osama bin Laden’s death, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) chief Leon Panetta said on June 9, reported Daily Times. “Continuing cooperation with Pakistan is critical to keep a tremendous amount of pressure on al Qaeda’s leadership and the networks that provide it support and safe havens at a time when it is most vulnerable,” Panetta said, warning Pakistan to do more to step up in the fight against terrorism. Al Qaeda linked militants who control much of Somalia are looking to extend their operations and carry out attacks abroad, Panetta said, adding, “The threat from al Shebab to the United States (US) and Western interests in the Horn of Africa and to the US homeland is significant and on the rise.” Further, Panetta added that the US has an extremely ‘frustrating’ and ‘complicated’ relationship with Pakistan and it can’t succeed in Afghanistan without succeeding in Pakistan. “I strongly urge those in Pakistan to take steps to do whatever they can to prevent cross-border attacks and to prevent the safe havens that do exist on the Pakistani side of the border,” Panetta said. “This is a difficult challenge,” he added. “The relationship with Pakistan is at the same time one of the most critical and yet one of the most complicated and frustrating relationships that we have,” added Panetta.
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June - 9 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested one Chaudhry Mohammad Riaz alias Raju from Saddar area for supplying heavy explosives and ammunition to the terrorist outfits, including the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested one Chaudhry Mohammad Riaz alias Raju from Saddar area for supplying heavy explosives and ammunition to the terrorist outfits, including the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
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June - 9 
In the District, unidentified terrorists blew up a 16-inch diameter gas pipeline in Pir Koh area, suspending gas supply to the purification plant.
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In the District, unidentified terrorists blew up a 16-inch diameter gas pipeline in Pir Koh area, suspending gas supply to the purification plant.
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June - 9 
One Imran Masih was shot dead at his house in Christian Colony, Landhi in the precincts of Zaman Town Police Station by unidentified assailants.
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One Imran Masih was shot dead at his house in Christian Colony, Landhi in the precincts of Zaman Town Police Station by unidentified assailants.
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June - 9 
Pakistan authorities arrested five Paramilitary troopers for shooting dead a youth, Sarfraz Shah, on June 8 at point blank range in a public park in Karachi, reports Indian Express. Pakistani Security Forces are often accused of using excessive force
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Pakistan authorities arrested five Paramilitary troopers for shooting dead a youth, Sarfraz Shah, on June 8 at point blank range in a public park in Karachi, reports Indian Express. Pakistani Security Forces are often accused of using excessive force and abusing ordinary citizens.
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June - 9 
Pamphlets branding members of the minority Ahmadiyya community as "wajib-ul-qatl" (fit to be killed) and inciting people to attack them are being openly circulated in Faisalabad District of Punjab, reported Indian Express, quoting media reports. The
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Pamphlets branding members of the minority Ahmadiyya community as "wajib-ul-qatl" (fit to be killed) and inciting people to attack them are being openly circulated in Faisalabad District of Punjab, reported Indian Express, quoting media reports. The pamphlets list the names of several Ahmadiyya industrialists, doctors and businesses. The pamphlets were issued by the All Pakistan Students Khatm-e-Nubuwat Federation and are being circulated at main shopping plazas and important commercial centres in Punjab. "To shoot such people is an act of jihad and to kill such people is an act of sawab (blessing)," the pamphlets read. The Umoor-e-Aama Jama'at Ahmadiyya of Faisalabad, a group representing the community, reacted to the distribution of such literature by saying that the propaganda campaign is being "carried out unhindered by some fanatic religious groups under the patronage of law enforcing agencies and the provincial government". Tags
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June - 9 
Police found two unidentified bodies of youth from Niazi Chowk, Lyari within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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Police found two unidentified bodies of youth from Niazi Chowk, Lyari within the limits of Kalri Police Station.
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June - 9 
Two levies personnel, identified as Sher Ahmed and Muhammad Murad, were killed and another Saeed Mohammad sustained injuries in an explosion in Matohra area of Mastung District on June 9.
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Two levies personnel, identified as Sher Ahmed and Muhammad Murad, were killed and another Saeed Mohammad sustained injuries in an explosion in Matohra area of Mastung District on June 9.
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June - 9 
Two men, identified as Abdul Wahid and Asif, were shot dead near KMC hospital in the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station by four armed assailants.
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Two men, identified as Abdul Wahid and Asif, were shot dead near KMC hospital in the jurisdiction of Manghopir Police Station by four armed assailants.
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June - 9 
Two persons, including a Policeman, were killed near a tool plaza of Dera Murad Jamali town in Naseerabad District on June 10, reports Daily Times. According to sources, a Policeman and two watchmen were deputed near a gas pipeline in Uch Gas Field w
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Two persons, including a Policeman, were killed near a tool plaza of Dera Murad Jamali town in Naseerabad District on June 10, reports Daily Times. According to sources, a Policeman and two watchmen were deputed near a gas pipeline in Uch Gas Field when some unidentified militants abducted them. Later, the Policeman identified as Karim Bux and the watchman identified as Murad Ali were found shot dead in a nearby area while another watchman, Yasin, was listed as abducted.
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June - 9 
Two persons, Mangla and Iqbal Khan, were injured in a landmine blast in Jani Bairi area of Sui in Dera Bugti District.
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Two persons, Mangla and Iqbal Khan, were injured in a landmine blast in Jani Bairi area of Sui in Dera Bugti District.
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June - 9 
A meeting of the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) on June 9 evaluated the progress made so far regarding the integration of Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) combatants, reports Nepal News. Chief secretary Madhav Prasad Ghimire said, "The meeti
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A meeting of the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) on June 9 evaluated the progress made so far regarding the integration of Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) combatants, reports Nepal News. Chief secretary Madhav Prasad Ghimire said, "The meeting reviewed and evaluated the progress made so far as regard to the PLA integration,” adding the next meeting would discuss on how to proceed ahead with the planned activities of the Committee's Secretariat. On June 6, the AISC finalised a detail calendar of events in a bid to accomplish task of supervision, integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist fighters within June 24.
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June - 9 
Bangladesh has formally requested the United States to exert diplomatic pressure on Myanmar to repatriate 300,000 documented and undocumented ethnic Muslim Rohingya languishing in refugee camps, a breeding ground of Islamic extremism and human traffi
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Bangladesh has formally requested the United States to exert diplomatic pressure on Myanmar to repatriate 300,000 documented and undocumented ethnic Muslim Rohingya languishing in refugee camps, a breeding ground of Islamic extremism and human trafficking.
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June - 9 
In Rangpur District, Police picked up 27 leaders and activists of ICS in connection with a case filed for alleged death threat to the principal of Carmichael College Prof Dipkendra Nath Das. The Police said 16 of them, including Shibir district unit
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In Rangpur District, Police picked up 27 leaders and activists of ICS in connection with a case filed for alleged death threat to the principal of Carmichael College Prof Dipkendra Nath Das. The Police said 16 of them, including Shibir district unit president Abu Taher and city unit secretary Moshtaque Hossain, were shown arrested in the case lodged by the principal. “We are quizzing the rest of the Shibir men. If we find their involvement with the threat, we shall arrest them,” said Officer-in-Charge Haider Ali Molla of Kotwali Police Station.
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June - 9 
Police arrested three Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Motihar in Rajshahi District on June 9 in connection with the February 9 violence on Rajshahi University (RU) campus.
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Police arrested three Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres in Motihar in Rajshahi District on June 9 in connection with the February 9 violence on Rajshahi University (RU) campus.
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June - 9 
Dismissing the unanimous resolution of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly that called upon the Government of India to impose economic sanctions against Sri Lanka and declare its President Mahinda Rajapaksa a war criminal, Sri Lanka Cabinet spokesper
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Dismissing the unanimous resolution of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly that called upon the Government of India to impose economic sanctions against Sri Lanka and declare its President Mahinda Rajapaksa a war criminal, Sri Lanka Cabinet spokesperson and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said on June 9 that Sri Lanka dealt with India and not with individual States, reports The Hindu. “The negative statements made by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and the passing of, what appears to be, an anti-Sri Lankan resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly this week will take centre stage during the talks between the government and a high-power Indian delegation due in Sri Lanka,” Rambukwella said.
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June - 10 
Army troops diffused a landmine recovered from Pulsta River near village Salota of Poonch District.
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Army troops diffused a landmine recovered from Pulsta River near village Salota of Poonch District.
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June - 10 
Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police (Visakha Range) Soumya Mishra said that there is no threat as of now from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to Ministers Botcha Satyanarayana and Dharmana Prasada Rao, reports The Hindu. Referri
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Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of Police (Visakha Range) Soumya Mishra said that there is no threat as of now from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to Ministers Botcha Satyanarayana and Dharmana Prasada Rao, reports The Hindu. Referring to reports in a news channel the other day that the two Ministers were in the hit list of Maoists, Mishra said: “it's purely misconception and misinformation.”
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June - 10 
Further recoveries by SFs including 22 fired shells, 12 meant for use by fighter planes and 10 by the tanks were also done in Jhalo Chak near Greater Kailash area.
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Further recoveries by SFs including 22 fired shells, 12 meant for use by fighter planes and 10 by the tanks were also done in Jhalo Chak near Greater Kailash area.
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June - 10 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) elected ‘Lieutenant General’ (Retd) Khango Konyak as the ‘Vice-chairman’ of the outfit on May 20 through the people’s council vote of majority, Kanglaonline reports on June 10.
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) elected ‘Lieutenant General’ (Retd) Khango Konyak as the ‘Vice-chairman’ of the outfit on May 20 through the people’s council vote of majority, Kanglaonline reports on June 10.
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June - 10 
Police claimed to have solved the shootout case in Srinagar city last week when a trader from Sopore was shot dead by gunmen. Three persons Farooq Ahmad Dar, Parvaiz Ahmad Tantray and Shabir Ahmad Parray have been arrested so far and weapon of offenc
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Police claimed to have solved the shootout case in Srinagar city last week when a trader from Sopore was shot dead by gunmen. Three persons Farooq Ahmad Dar, Parvaiz Ahmad Tantray and Shabir Ahmad Parray have been arrested so far and weapon of offence recovered at their instance. However, the search for Lateef, released militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) is going on.
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June - 10 
Police placed under house arrest, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference –Geelani (APHC-G) and arrested Shabir Ahmad Shah along with his supporters at Lahindajan – Pakharpora in Budgam District.
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Police placed under house arrest, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Chairman of All Party Hurriyat Conference –Geelani (APHC-G) and arrested Shabir Ahmad Shah along with his supporters at Lahindajan – Pakharpora in Budgam District.
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June - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 10 killed two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Javed Ahmed alias Hurera (commander) and Akhter Hussain alias Mubassir along Wanipora Nullah, in Sajjan area of Doda District, reports Daily Excelsior. Reco
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 10 killed two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Javed Ahmed alias Hurera (commander) and Akhter Hussain alias Mubassir along Wanipora Nullah, in Sajjan area of Doda District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the site of encounter included one AK-47 rifle, one .303 rifle, three magazines, 68 rounds, two mobile handsets, one radio set, wire and some explosive material. Some fake currency was also recovered from the spot.
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June - 10 
SFs have recovered a massive haul of explosives from a hut in Sarfa-Kote forest area of Boniyar in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery included 30 hand grenades, five kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and 7.5 kilogr
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SFs have recovered a massive haul of explosives from a hut in Sarfa-Kote forest area of Boniyar in Baramulla District, reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery included 30 hand grenades, five kilograms of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and 7.5 kilograms explosive material.
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June - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on June 10 (today) blew up an anti-landmine vehicle, killing 10 Security Force (SF) personnel - seven Special Police Officers (SPOs) and three police constables - and injuring three others at br
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on June 10 (today) blew up an anti-landmine vehicle, killing 10 Security Force (SF) personnel - seven Special Police Officers (SPOs) and three police constables - and injuring three others at bridge near Gatan village in Katekalyan area in Dantewada District, reports The Hindu. The anti-landmine vehicle of the SFs was approaching a bridge near Gatan village near Katekalyan when the Maoists triggered a powerful blast and opened indiscriminate fire on the personnel who came out of the badly damaged vehicle, Police said.
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June - 10 
The SIMI and IM militants, arrested in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh on June 5, were also behind the armed robbery that took place at the gold finance company in Manappuram in the city in August 2010, Times of India reported. According to the Madhya Prade
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The SIMI and IM militants, arrested in Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh on June 5, were also behind the armed robbery that took place at the gold finance company in Manappuram in the city in August 2010, Times of India reported. According to the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), the gold loot worth 25 million INR was planned and executed by the same men. “The gold robbery was masterminded by Dr. Abu Faisal, a SIMI activist and involved Mujibur Rehman, Zaakir, Aslam and Ejazuddin,” ATS Inspector-General Vipin Maheshwari said. The operatives committed the robberies apparently to raise funds for organisational activities.
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June - 10 
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed when a group of 250 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the CRPF camp at Bhejji village in Dantewada District on June 11, reports The Hindu. Additional Di
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Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed when a group of 250 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the CRPF camp at Bhejji village in Dantewada District on June 11, reports The Hindu. Additional Director-General of Police Ram Niwas claimed 10 Maoists were killed in the encounter, but their bodies were taken away by the Maoists.
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June - 10 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), which had been given an 'in principle' clearance by the Cabinet, would be in place in 18 months, and would be able to prevent 26/11-type terror attacks.
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said that the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), which had been given an 'in principle' clearance by the Cabinet, would be in place in 18 months, and would be able to prevent 26/11-type terror attacks.
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June - 10 
Union Minister of State for Railways, K. H. Muniyappa, on June 10 said that two important railway projects in the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist]-affected Gadchiroli and Rotegaon-Puntamba areas of the State will start up soon. A provision has been made i
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Union Minister of State for Railways, K. H. Muniyappa, on June 10 said that two important railway projects in the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist]-affected Gadchiroli and Rotegaon-Puntamba areas of the State will start up soon. A provision has been made in this year's Railway budget for laying new railway-line from Wadsa-Desaigunj to Gadchiroli, he said.
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June - 10 
United States Department of Justice said in a press release that Pakistani-Canadian businessman Tahawwur Husain Rana was convicted of providing material support to the proscribed Pakistan based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), as well as conspi
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United States Department of Justice said in a press release that Pakistani-Canadian businessman Tahawwur Husain Rana was convicted of providing material support to the proscribed Pakistan based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), as well as conspiring to stage a terrorist strike against Copenhagen, reports The Hindu. Rana was, however, acquitted of charges that he played a direct role in the November 26, 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai (also known as 26/11). The 50-year-old Chicago resident now faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in jail.
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June - 10 
A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Masta Mir, was arrested during a Police encounter in an area near Dhal Bhazadi of Kohat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 10, reports The Express Tribune. Automatic weaponry was recovered from his possessio
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A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Masta Mir, was arrested during a Police encounter in an area near Dhal Bhazadi of Kohat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 10, reports The Express Tribune. Automatic weaponry was recovered from his possession.
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June - 10 
About 100 TTP militants abducted 18 coalminers from Akhorwal area in Darra Adamkhel town of Kohat District in the night of June 10. Official sources said that the Tariq Afridi faction of TTP entered into Akhorwal area in the night from Tora Chinna ar
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About 100 TTP militants abducted 18 coalminers from Akhorwal area in Darra Adamkhel town of Kohat District in the night of June 10. Official sources said that the Tariq Afridi faction of TTP entered into Akhorwal area in the night from Tora Chinna area, which connects Darra Adamkhel with Khyber Agency of FATA.
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June - 10 
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai repeated his call for Pakistan on June 10 to help end a 10-year Taliban insurgency, reports Daily Times. “The brotherly role of Pakistan ... together with us in defeating extremism and terrorism and working with us
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Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai repeated his call for Pakistan on June 10 to help end a 10-year Taliban insurgency, reports Daily Times. “The brotherly role of Pakistan ... together with us in defeating extremism and terrorism and working with us to bring stability in both countries would go a long way,” Karzai told reporters after meeting with President Asif Ali Zardari. Karzai arrived with a delegation of cabinet ministers, security chiefs and members of a peace council, which is headed by former Afghan president Burhanuddin Rabbani. The talks between President Zardari and his Afghan counterpart in Islamabad focussed on efforts to broker peace with the Taliban. “Twins are as we are, the suffering is the same and the joy will be the same,” Karzai said of the relationship between the two countries. “The struggle (to fight terror) is the struggle of all and the victory will be in the interests of all,” he added.
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An anti-terrorism court in Peshawar convicted a TTP Swat chapter cadre, Jamaluddin alias Ghouri, for carrying an improvised explosive devise and sentenced him to 14 years rigorous imprisonment, reports Dawn. The accused was arrested by Pishtakhara po
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An anti-terrorism court in Peshawar convicted a TTP Swat chapter cadre, Jamaluddin alias Ghouri, for carrying an improvised explosive devise and sentenced him to 14 years rigorous imprisonment, reports Dawn. The accused was arrested by Pishtakhara police in the outskirts of Peshawar on July 5, 2010.
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June - 10 
one Abdul Hameed, the driver of a NATO oil tanker was killed and his helper received bullet injuries when unidentified armed militants attacked the oil tanker in the Yaro area of Pishin District, while it was on its way to Karachi from Afghanistan.
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one Abdul Hameed, the driver of a NATO oil tanker was killed and his helper received bullet injuries when unidentified armed militants attacked the oil tanker in the Yaro area of Pishin District, while it was on its way to Karachi from Afghanistan.
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Pakistan and the United States (US) on June 10 resolved to ensure that al Qaeda is "dismantled, disrupted and defeated", though Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani wants a distinction to be made between the Taliban and al Qaeda, reports Indian Express.
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Pakistan and the United States (US) on June 10 resolved to ensure that al Qaeda is "dismantled, disrupted and defeated", though Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani wants a distinction to be made between the Taliban and al Qaeda, reports Indian Express. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Gilani expressed determination that al Qaeda had to be dismantled, disrupted and defeated, for which both countries should work together. Gilani said it is "imperative to make a distinction between the Taliban and al Qaeda, which would help to overcome the threat". Gilani and Clinton also expressed satisfaction over the establishment of a Joint Task Force between the Intelligence Agencies of the two countries to facilitate information sharing and co-ordination.
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The Government on June 10 decided to allow the secretariat of the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) to appoint 120 officials to speed up its works, according to Nepal News. Among the 120 officials, 72 are section officers and 48 computer offi
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The Government on June 10 decided to allow the secretariat of the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) to appoint 120 officials to speed up its works, according to Nepal News. Among the 120 officials, 72 are section officers and 48 computer officers. Government spokesperson and education minister Ganga Lal Tuladhar said the decision to appoint officials is meant to ensure speedy works on integration and rehabilitation of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) combatants. Earlier, the AISC had decided to provide necessary manpower to the secretariat.
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June - 10 
The sub-committee, formed under the Constitutional Committee (CC) to settle disputed issues seen in constitution drafting, on June 11 couldn't form a separate taskforce to forge consensus on key disputed issues including the forms of governance, stat
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The sub-committee, formed under the Constitutional Committee (CC) to settle disputed issues seen in constitution drafting, on June 11 couldn't form a separate taskforce to forge consensus on key disputed issues including the forms of governance, state restructuring and electoral system. It, however, decided to send 78 debated issues seen in the report of the State Restructuring Committee to the CC secretariat for discussion. The meeting also urged the CC secretariat to reduce the debated issues in the report in a gradual manner. The sub-committee had on June 9 expressed commitment to introducing a calendar for the preparation of the first draft of the new constitution by August 18. The calendar approved by top leaders of the major parties will make an attempt to resolve 100 contentious issues related to the constitution in the first five weeks. The sub-committee had also resolved to settle all the disputes, including 78 contentious issues related to state restructuring, by July 16.
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June - 10 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Barshaman Pun ruled out the possibility of handing over the arms before the integration of PLA combatants, Kantipuronline reports. He said arms and other objects belonging to combatants would be
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Barshaman Pun ruled out the possibility of handing over the arms before the integration of PLA combatants, Kantipuronline reports. He said arms and other objects belonging to combatants would be submitted to the Special Committee along with their integration. "It is meaningless to integrate combatants after they are stripped of arms and belongings. All things stored in cantonments will be handed over along with their integration," he said. He refuted media reports that the Maoists are submitting arms. Stating that the arms used earlier to provide security to party leaders' are being collected, Pun said remaining combatants who are deployed for the security of leaders and their arms would reach camps before the party's central committee meeting this month. Pun briefed the combatants on the proposal about their integration. He said that the combatants want 10,000 of them integrated and another 10,000 rehabilitated.
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June - 10 
A mobile court fined two Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres, identified as Shariful Islam and Hussain Ali, BNC 3,000 for violating electoral code at Goalkandi union of Baghmara sub-district in Rajshahi District.
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A mobile court fined two Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres, identified as Shariful Islam and Hussain Ali, BNC 3,000 for violating electoral code at Goalkandi union of Baghmara sub-district in Rajshahi District.
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June - 10 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on June 10, arrested General Secretary of Alpana unit of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), identified as Nazrul Islam alias Mamun, at West Deka of Chauddagram sub-district of Comilla District, reports Daily Star. Recoveries from the
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on June 10, arrested General Secretary of Alpana unit of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), identified as Nazrul Islam alias Mamun, at West Deka of Chauddagram sub-district of Comilla District, reports Daily Star. Recoveries from the site include a loaded pistol, two foreign-made rifles, six pipe guns, a shutter gun, five bullets along with Jihadi books and leaflets.
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June - 10 
The Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) on June 10 said that plans are underway to release its final report before November 15, 2011 reports Colombo Page. The Commission stressed that its final report will be completely based on the o
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The Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) on June 10 said that plans are underway to release its final report before November 15, 2011 reports Colombo Page. The Commission stressed that its final report will be completely based on the observations made by the Commissioners through gathering oral and written evidence from the public and field visits.
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June - 11 
A grenade exploded in front of the main gate of an Assam Rifles (AR) unit in Shillong in the evening of June 11 but there was no casualty, reports The Hindu. An Assam Rifles spokesman said that a 42-year-old civilian, apparently inebriated, lobbed th
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A grenade exploded in front of the main gate of an Assam Rifles (AR) unit in Shillong in the evening of June 11 but there was no casualty, reports The Hindu. An Assam Rifles spokesman said that a 42-year-old civilian, apparently inebriated, lobbed the grenade at a drain in front of the unit gate located at Madanriting. The person, identified as Petros Nongdhar of the Mawshabit locality, was detained by the AR personnel and handed over to Police.
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June - 11 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Akon Sonowal, was shot dead during an encounter with the Police at Uvotajan village near Krishna tea estate under Digboi Police Station in Tinsukia District on June 11, reports Telegrap
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militant, identified as Akon Sonowal, was shot dead during an encounter with the Police at Uvotajan village near Krishna tea estate under Digboi Police Station in Tinsukia District on June 11, reports Telegraph. The militant hailed from Mahadevpur Police Station area in Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh. Police recovered one 9mm pistol, four live rounds and empty rounds from the site of the encounter.
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a villager, identified as Javed Ansari (32), whom they had abducted from Nimatand village on June 11, and dumped the body at Salaiya village in Jamui District on June 13. The Pol
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Armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a villager, identified as Javed Ansari (32), whom they had abducted from Nimatand village on June 11, and dumped the body at Salaiya village in Jamui District on June 13. The Police recovered a leaflet near the body in which Maoists claimed responsibility of the killing for his reported involvement in seeking extortion in the name of Maoists.
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June - 11 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on June 11 said that the pro-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) cadres would have to formally sign a ceasefire accord vowing suspension of operations, before the peace talks takes a concrete shape,
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on June 11 said that the pro-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) cadres would have to formally sign a ceasefire accord vowing suspension of operations, before the peace talks takes a concrete shape, reports Assam Tribune. “Everything would be done as per the norms and even though they have come over ground formal announcement of ceasefire from both the sides would be a necessity,” Gogoi said, while replying to a question at a press conference. Gogoi also informed that the Ranjan Daimary-faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has expressed its willingness to meet him to discuss certain issues, to which he had obliged. “I will meet them within this month and ask them to submit a report to facilitate talks. Our stand is the same even with the Black Widow (BW). We welcome talks but those who resort to violence would be dealt with firmly,” the Chief Minister added.
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June - 11 
One National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Dwijen Narzary (30) of Bhandorguri in Chirang, was arrested on June 11 from Alengmari of Amteka village under Amguri sub-Police Station of Chirang District, reports Sentinel. On
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One National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant, identified as Dwijen Narzary (30) of Bhandorguri in Chirang, was arrested on June 11 from Alengmari of Amteka village under Amguri sub-Police Station of Chirang District, reports Sentinel. One hand-made bomb with two extortion letters recovered from Narzary.
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Police raided the house of one Rajesh Kumar at Chauher village in Arwal District in the night of June 11 and seized three rifles, one pistol, 18 rounds of ammunition, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Manoj Kumar said. Ganja pouches and liquo
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Police raided the house of one Rajesh Kumar at Chauher village in Arwal District in the night of June 11 and seized three rifles, one pistol, 18 rounds of ammunition, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Manoj Kumar said. Ganja pouches and liquor bottles were also found in the possession of Kumar, who could have links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), the ASP said.
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June - 11 
Security Forces recovered a haul of ammunition including a Chinese grenade in Reasi District on June 11. "Based on tip-off, a joint team of 156 Infantry Battalion and Rashtriya Rifles launched a search operation in Khalif Nar Nala area of Reasi Distr
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Security Forces recovered a haul of ammunition including a Chinese grenade in Reasi District on June 11. "Based on tip-off, a joint team of 156 Infantry Battalion and Rashtriya Rifles launched a search operation in Khalif Nar Nala area of Reasi District and busted a militant hideout in a natural cave hidden in a plastic box," official sources said. They said one pistol, one magazine pistol, three magazine AK-47, 186 rounds of AK ammunition, one Chinese grenade, 18 detonators and one plastic container were recovered from the site.
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June - 11 
Youngsters in Maoist affected areas of Bihar are being imparted training in martial arts and handling of arms to counter the Maoists. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in cooperation with the State Police and a voluntary forum named Jan Jagran
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Youngsters in Maoist affected areas of Bihar are being imparted training in martial arts and handling of arms to counter the Maoists. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in cooperation with the State Police and a voluntary forum named Jan Jagran Sansthan, has taken this initiative of training these youngsters in Gaya region of the State.
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June - 11 
A sub-engineer of works and services department, Abul Khair, was abducted by unidentified militants on way to his office in agency headquarters Ghalanai.
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A sub-engineer of works and services department, Abul Khair, was abducted by unidentified militants on way to his office in agency headquarters Ghalanai.
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June - 11 
Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of Sindh Police arrested two alleged militants, Abdul Razzak alias Omer and Rashid Iqbal alias Basit, belonging to the Punjab Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered 20 kilogrammes of explosives, two hand g
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Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of Sindh Police arrested two alleged militants, Abdul Razzak alias Omer and Rashid Iqbal alias Basit, belonging to the Punjab Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered 20 kilogrammes of explosives, two hand grenades, two TT pistols, 20 feet detonating wire, 200 bullets from Frontier Colony in Karachi on June 12, reported Daily Times. During the initial course of interrogation Abdul Razzak said that he was affiliated with Commander Wali Mehsud who was the successor of Qari Hussain, a mastermind of suicide bombings and held himself responsible of provoking youth in Karachi, preparing them for suicide bombings and sectarian target killings. He further revealed that he was also responsible to use them for abduction for ransom and robberies for getting money to help TTP fighting in Waziristan region of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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June - 11 
At least 32 persons were killed in a suspected suicide bombing in a market in Peshawar late on June 11, reports Daily Times. “The death toll is now 32. Ninety-five people have been wounded and 21 of them are in serious condition,” Jameel Shah, a spok
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At least 32 persons were killed in a suspected suicide bombing in a market in Peshawar late on June 11, reports Daily Times. “The death toll is now 32. Ninety-five people have been wounded and 21 of them are in serious condition,” Jameel Shah, a spokesman for Lady Reading Hospital, the main Government hospital in the city told Reuters. The bombing took place near a building which houses several newspaper offices as well as apartments and across the street from the offices of the top political agent to Khyber, and only about 100 yards from Army housing units. A small blast preceded a big one which Police suspect to have been carried out by a suicide bomber, said senior Police official Banaras Khan. So far, no one has claimed responsibility.
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June - 11 
Five militants were killed and nine others were injured when jet fighters pounded their hideouts in different areas of Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) along Afghanistan border in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 11, r
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Five militants were killed and nine others were injured when jet fighters pounded their hideouts in different areas of Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) along Afghanistan border in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 11, reports Dawn. Sources said that jet fighters targeted militant positions in Shokrhai, Walidad, Miana and Mettai localities in Baizai tehsil.
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June - 11 
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on June 12 said that the Pakistan Army will face deadly suicide attacks if it undertakes operations in North Waziristan, reports Times of India. "If Pakistani forces enter North Waziristan, the
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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (Fazl) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on June 12 said that the Pakistan Army will face deadly suicide attacks if it undertakes operations in North Waziristan, reports Times of India. "If Pakistani forces enter North Waziristan, they will face deadly suicide attacks," Maulana Fazlur told reporters in an interaction. The US has been pressuring Pakistan Army to undertake operations in North Waziristan Agency where the Haqqani network carrying out attacks on coalition forces in adjacent Afghanistan is based. Pakistan has been resisting, saying it will itself decide when to carry out any operation in the area. Maulana Fazlur warned the conflict in Afghanistan is spreading into Pakistan and could soon engulf the country, unless steps are taken to halt the spread of violence through a negotiated settlement.
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June - 11 
Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) was included in the case against Rangers personnel involved in extrajudicial killing of a young man on June 8 at Sarfaraz Shah in the Benazir Bhutto Park in Karachi on the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakis
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Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) was included in the case against Rangers personnel involved in extrajudicial killing of a young man on June 8 at Sarfaraz Shah in the Benazir Bhutto Park in Karachi on the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, The News reported. Section 7 of the ATA says whoever commits an act of terrorism whereby death of any person is caused, shall be punishable, on conviction, with death or with imprisonment for life, and with fine.
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June - 11 
The military is planning to enlist pro-Government tribal elders in a fresh campaign it has devised to flush out al Qaeda militants and its affiliates from North Waziristan, unnamed army officials said. The move is aimed at deflecting growing US press
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The military is planning to enlist pro-Government tribal elders in a fresh campaign it has devised to flush out al Qaeda militants and its affiliates from North Waziristan, unnamed army officials said. The move is aimed at deflecting growing US pressure for a full-scale offensive against the Haqqani Network. Under the plan, local tribesmen have been urged to form lashkars (tribal militia), to take out ‘hard-core al Qaeda elements and their affiliates’. The idea was not only discussed in the recently held meeting of the corps commanders but was also taken up during discussions between Army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and CIA chief Leon Panetta. “This strategy has achieved significant results in South Waziristan Agency and now it’s time to apply it in the North,” said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. “We are encouraging pro-Pakistan tribesmen to take on al Qaeda operatives. Tajik, Uzbek and Chechen fighters have found sanctuaries in North Waziristan,” he added. “We will facilitate them (tribesmen) to form tribal lashkars to achieve that goal.”
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June - 11 
The US intelligence officials have twice handed Islamabad tips about insurgent bomb-making factories, only to find them abandoned before Pakistani troops arrived, Dawn quoting The Washington Post reported on June 11. The vacated factories have led US
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The US intelligence officials have twice handed Islamabad tips about insurgent bomb-making factories, only to find them abandoned before Pakistani troops arrived, Dawn quoting The Washington Post reported on June 11. The vacated factories have led US officials to question whether the information had been mistakenly leaked in recent weeks or whether the insurgents had been directly warned by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), according to the report. Relations between the two long-time allies have been seriously strained since US killed al Qaeda ‘leader’ Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad on May 1. The Washington Post said Pakistani officials were given surveillance video in mid-May that located two bomb-making plants in the remote tribal areas of North and South Waziristan. But by the time Pakistani troops arrived on June 4, the sites had been vacated. A senior Pakistani military official said the United States had shared information about weapons storage facilities as well, but these had also been found empty.
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June - 11 
Unidentified assailants on June 11 killed a Security Force accounts officer in Turbat of Balochistan.
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Unidentified assailants on June 11 killed a Security Force accounts officer in Turbat of Balochistan.
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Defence Minister Bishnu Poudel claimed on June 11 that integration of PLA fighters would take place strictly adhering to the Nepal Army’s (NA) integration criteria, Himalayan Times reports. Poudel said since Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (U
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Defence Minister Bishnu Poudel claimed on June 11 that integration of PLA fighters would take place strictly adhering to the Nepal Army’s (NA) integration criteria, Himalayan Times reports. Poudel said since Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) have in principle agreed to the NA integration proposal, Army integration would be carried out as per NA’s established criteria. “Maoists have lost moral grounds to dispute over criteria and ranks as they have already agreed to accept NA’s chain of command,” Poudel said. He however said a certain level of flexibility could be considered regarding combatants’ age, marital status, academic qualification and trainings while integrating them in the National Army. Ruling out any prospect of integration of Maoist combatants in bulk, Minister Poudel said, “Bulk integration and setting up a separate unit of the combatants is not possible.” Army integration will take place only by maintaining professionalism in the NA, he added. He also said there is no logic in the argument that the combatants would not hand over their weapons before the new constitution is drafted and called on Maoists to submit their arms to the state before August 31. Minister Poudel further said the Government is committed to make the national Army an inclusive institution but added that the demand put forth by Madhesh parties that bulk recruitment from the Madheshi community is impossible to meet.
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June - 11 
Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal on June 11 reiterated that the Government is committed to completing the peace process and the new Constitution on time adding that there has been progress in both the tasks lately. He expressed confidence that the co
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Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal on June 11 reiterated that the Government is committed to completing the peace process and the new Constitution on time adding that there has been progress in both the tasks lately. He expressed confidence that the country would move ahead in the path of economic, social and educational revolution once the peace process is completed and the new Constitution is promulgated. The Prime Minister said the Government was effortful to accomplish the major tasks of completing the constitution drafting and the peace process within the next three months.
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June - 12 
23-year-old CPI-Maoist cadre, wanted in four cases of possession of illegal firearms and attack on Police officers, surrendered before the officer-in-charge of Bundu Police Station.
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23-year-old CPI-Maoist cadre, wanted in four cases of possession of illegal firearms and attack on Police officers, surrendered before the officer-in-charge of Bundu Police Station.
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June - 12 
Bihar Police arrested Jagdish Yadav, a top politburo member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from a clinic at Guraru Bazaar in Gaya District in the night of June 12, reports The Hindu. Yadav was being treated in the clinic. Known
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Bihar Police arrested Jagdish Yadav, a top politburo member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), from a clinic at Guraru Bazaar in Gaya District in the night of June 12, reports The Hindu. Yadav was being treated in the clinic. Known by aliases such as Jagdish Master, Akhileshji and Prabhatji, 70-year-old Yadav was a member of the Maoist Central Committee between 1996 and 2004 and had been a politburo member since then, overseeing major operations in Bihar, Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh. Police sources said Yadav was a big fish in the Maoist pecking order, ranking just below Ganapathy and Kishan. An absconder since 1972, he was wanted for a landlord's murder in Aurangabad after a class war ensued between two factions. Carrying a reward of INR 300,000 on his head, Yadav has been involved in several major Naxal operations in Orissa, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. The sources said he was wanted in two cases by the Andhra Pradesh Police, eight by the Jharkhand Police and 14 cases by the Bihar Police, including the Lakhisarai Police hostage case of 2010. A resident of Gamhariya village in Aurangabad District, Yadav played a key role in overseeing the merger of the People's War Group (PWG) and the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) in October 2004.
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June - 12 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for about an hour in Alipa village under Pratappur Police Station of Chatra District on June 12.
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) exchanged fire with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for about an hour in Alipa village under Pratappur Police Station of Chatra District on June 12.
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June - 12 
Director General of Police (DGP) Gauri Shankar Rath claimed that the Naxalite [Left-Wing Extremist] movement had weakened in Jharkhand in the recent times. Surrender of a large number of extremists bore testimony to this, he added. Speaking to the me
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Director General of Police (DGP) Gauri Shankar Rath claimed that the Naxalite [Left-Wing Extremist] movement had weakened in Jharkhand in the recent times. Surrender of a large number of extremists bore testimony to this, he added. Speaking to the media Rath said the surrender policy of the Jharkhand Government was a huge success.
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June - 12 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15th Corps, Lieutenant General S A Hasnain on June 12 said there will be no troop withdrawal or revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state till complete stability prevails, reports Kashmir Ti
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15th Corps, Lieutenant General S A Hasnain on June 12 said there will be no troop withdrawal or revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the state till complete stability prevails, reports Kashmir Times. Hasnain stated, "No doubt, militancy has come down drastically but even a fewer number of militants can cause instability. So untill and unless stability prevails in the state neither the troops withdrawn can take place nor the AFSPA can be revoked." He further added that the Army is improving its drills to counter the changing strategies of the militants.
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June - 12 
High alert has been sounded in the State ahead of 24-hour bandh (general shutdown) called by Maoist to protest the arrest of their erstwhile politburo leader Jagadish Master in Gaya District of Bihar on June 12.
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High alert has been sounded in the State ahead of 24-hour bandh (general shutdown) called by Maoist to protest the arrest of their erstwhile politburo leader Jagadish Master in Gaya District of Bihar on June 12.
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June - 12 
Police on June 12 recovered fake Indian currency notes valued at INR 1.5 lakh from Kamal Uddin Laskar (28), at Boalipar village of Hailakandi District.
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Police on June 12 recovered fake Indian currency notes valued at INR 1.5 lakh from Kamal Uddin Laskar (28), at Boalipar village of Hailakandi District.
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June - 12 
Punjab Police arrested a person in Jalandhar on June 12 for facilitating the family of the militant Paramjit Singh Panjwar (who is on India's most wanted list) procure passports on fake credentials, reports Times of India. The arrestee, identified as
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Punjab Police arrested a person in Jalandhar on June 12 for facilitating the family of the militant Paramjit Singh Panjwar (who is on India's most wanted list) procure passports on fake credentials, reports Times of India. The arrestee, identified as Paramjit Singh (a namesake of the militant whom he was aiding), was a State Government employee.
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June - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on June 12 claimed responsibility for the recent attacks at Narayanpur and Dantewada Districts in which 18 Police personnel were killed, and threatened to continue similar attacks if the Government doe
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on June 12 claimed responsibility for the recent attacks at Narayanpur and Dantewada Districts in which 18 Police personnel were killed, and threatened to continue similar attacks if the Government does not stop 'brutal repression' of common people, reports Outlook. The statement was issued by the CPI-Maoist Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee.
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June - 12 
The country’s top Security officials are set to finalise plans for nearly 400 fortified Police Stations in eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States and an Army “training battalion” in Chhattisgarh, reports Telegraph. Governm
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The country’s top Security officials are set to finalise plans for nearly 400 fortified Police Stations in eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected States and an Army “training battalion” in Chhattisgarh, reports Telegraph. Government sources said a meeting to draw up the blueprint for such Police “forts” would be held this week. According to the tentative blueprint, 85 of these nearly 400 police stations will come up in Bihar, followed by 75 each in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, 70 in Odisha, 40 in Andhra Pradesh, 18 in West Bengal, 15 in Uttar Pradesh and 12 in Madhya Pradesh.
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June - 12 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, including a town ‘commander’, were arrested between Ngaingu and Somdal village of Ukhrul District by troopers of 17th Assam Rifles on June 12, reports Nagaland Post. The arreste
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, including a town ‘commander’, were arrested between Ngaingu and Somdal village of Ukhrul District by troopers of 17th Assam Rifles on June 12, reports Nagaland Post. The arrested militants were later identified as town ‘commander’ ‘Major’ Reishang Luikham (40) and ‘sergeant’ Ramthing Kashing (33). One LMG BREN MK-1 with magazine and 15 live rounds, one SLR with four magazines and 80 live rounds, one AK-56 rifle, one Chinese AK-47 rifle with six magazines, one M-22 rifle, 133 rounds of AK rilfe and cash INR 5070 were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants.
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June - 12 
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on June 12 said that the Indian presence in his country cannot be in any way used against Pakistan, which should be happy that Afghanistan is being "tremendously" helped by another neighbour, reports Indian Express.
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Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on June 12 said that the Indian presence in his country cannot be in any way used against Pakistan, which should be happy that Afghanistan is being "tremendously" helped by another neighbour, reports Indian Express. "The Indian presence in Afghanistan... cannot be in any manner used against Pakistan," Karzai said in an interview to state-run PTV. India, being an old friend of Afghanistan, was helping it "tremendously and providing financial assistance," he said. "Pakistan should feel happy that Afghanistan is being helped by another neighbour," Karzai said. At the same time, he pointed out that Pakistan is a "conjoined twin and brother" of Afghanistan. Karzai lauded the role of the Pakistani leadership and people in enhanced cooperation with Afghanistan to achieve peace and stability in the region. In addition, President Hamid Karzai’s top officials said after the visit to Islamabad that Pakistan is more willing than before to play a role in Afghanistan’s tentative peace process with the Taliban and has agreed to target the hideouts of Taliban fighters and other insurgents who attack Afghanistan and refuse to take part in faltering peace talks. Karzai, who met Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, called on the Pakistani Government to help Taliban militants take part in any peace negotiations, said Muhammad Masoom Stanikzai, secretary of a peace council set up by Karzai. “During the talks, the message of the Afghanistan Government was very clear,” he said. “The message was that those (rebels) who want to join the peace process and reconcile should be facilitated and the means should be prepared for them in order to enable them to join the negotiations,” he added. But those who do not want to join the reconciliation process “must be dropped... No room should be left (for them to) arrange and organise and encourage people to fight and continue the war.” In response, Pakistan was “much more welcoming than at any other time”, said Karzai’s spokesman Waheed Omer.
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June - 12 
Armed assailants opened fire in some areas of Orangi town killing one Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) worker Akbar affiliated with the MQM sub-organisation Muttahida Organising Committee (MOC) within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station. The vio
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Armed assailants opened fire in some areas of Orangi town killing one Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) worker Akbar affiliated with the MQM sub-organisation Muttahida Organising Committee (MOC) within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station. The violence escalated, killing four more people and injuring several others.
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June - 12 
At least six people were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in the Bara Kahu area of Islamabad went off on June 12.
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At least six people were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted in the Bara Kahu area of Islamabad went off on June 12.
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June - 12 
Death toll in the twin bomb blasts in the Khyber Super Market in Peshawar on June 11 rose to 39 as seven more injured persons succumbed to injuries on June 12.
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Death toll in the twin bomb blasts in the Khyber Super Market in Peshawar on June 11 rose to 39 as seven more injured persons succumbed to injuries on June 12.
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June - 12 
In the District, unidentified armed militants shot dead Zia Alam Advocate, lawyer of Ajmal Pahari in North Nazimabad within the jurisdiction of Sir Syed Police Station.
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In the District, unidentified armed militants shot dead Zia Alam Advocate, lawyer of Ajmal Pahari in North Nazimabad within the jurisdiction of Sir Syed Police Station.
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June - 12 
Police found a bullet-riddled body of a youth from Nayaabad Khadda Market within the jurisdiction of Baghdadi Police Station. The identity of the victim is yet to be ascertained.
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Police found a bullet-riddled body of a youth from Nayaabad Khadda Market within the jurisdiction of Baghdadi Police Station. The identity of the victim is yet to be ascertained.
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June - 12 
Police found the body of Asmatullah Kakar, an Awami National Party (ANP) activist from Malir Market situated within the remits of Malir City Police Station.
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Police found the body of Asmatullah Kakar, an Awami National Party (ANP) activist from Malir Market situated within the remits of Malir City Police Station.
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June - 12 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on June 12 denied responsibility for twin bomb blasts. “We did not carry out this attack in Peshawar. It is an attempt by foreign secret agencies who are doing it to malign us,” TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan said.
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on June 12 denied responsibility for twin bomb blasts. “We did not carry out this attack in Peshawar. It is an attempt by foreign secret agencies who are doing it to malign us,” TTP ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan said. “We do not target innocent people. Our targets are very clear, we attack Security Forces, Government and people who are siding with it,” Ehsan said.
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June - 12 
Two persons, including the suicide bomber, were killed and six persons were injured in a suicide attack at a bank located in sector I-8 of Markaz area in Islamabad on June 13, reports Daily Times. According to sources, an 18 year old suicide bomber w
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Two persons, including the suicide bomber, were killed and six persons were injured in a suicide attack at a bank located in sector I-8 of Markaz area in Islamabad on June 13, reports Daily Times. According to sources, an 18 year old suicide bomber was forcing to enter the bank but the security guard posted outside the bank stopped him at the entrance. The suicide bomber pushed the guard and tried to enter the bank but on the latter’s continued resistance he blew himself up at the bank’s entrance, killing the guard and himself.
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June - 12 
Unidentified militants abducted two persons, identified as Haji Wali Muhammad and Sultan, at gunpoint in Dhadar area of Bolan District on June 12.
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Unidentified militants abducted two persons, identified as Haji Wali Muhammad and Sultan, at gunpoint in Dhadar area of Bolan District on June 12.
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June - 12 
A meeting of the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) on June 12 held discussion on the modality for the integration of former Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) combatants into the Security Forces, reports Nepal News. The AISC, which has set a dead
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A meeting of the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) on June 12 held discussion on the modality for the integration of former Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) combatants into the Security Forces, reports Nepal News. The AISC, which has set a deadline of June 19 to finalise the basic integration model, focused primarily on modality and rehabilitation package for the Maoist combatants, informed the chief secretary Madhav Prasad Ghimire. The meeting also discussed the proposed golden handshake scheme of NR 450,000 each for combatants wishing to rehabilitate by choosing voluntary retirement, said Ghimire. "However, Maoists leaders have been insisting that the package should be between Rs 700,000-100,000 to attract the combatants towards voluntary retirement," added the chief secretary. AISC members also discussed on setting up a separate directorate under Nepal Army, according to Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) representative Barshaman Pun. It is learnt that Maoist leaders suggested to form a separate combat force, while other parties wanted a specialised force for rescue and relief operations.
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June - 12 
Minister for Physical Planning and Works Top Bahadur Rayamajhi urged all political parties as well as peace process stakeholders to unite to ensure new constitution and lasting peace in the country. He said that since the political parties have to fi
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Minister for Physical Planning and Works Top Bahadur Rayamajhi urged all political parties as well as peace process stakeholders to unite to ensure new constitution and lasting peace in the country. He said that since the political parties have to finish the task of constitution drafting and take the peace process to a logical conclusion within the three months, something they haven't been able to do in the last three years, they have no other option but to move ahead by forging understanding on issues in which they differ. He said the Maoist party is ready to make whatever sacrifices needed for the sake of peace and constitution.
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June - 12 
Detained Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders Muhammad Kamaruzzaman and Abdul Quader Molla will be interrogated at Dhanmondi, in Dhaka City "safe home" on June 14 and 15 in connection with crimes against humanity in 1971, reports Daily Star. Earlier, the In
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Detained Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders Muhammad Kamaruzzaman and Abdul Quader Molla will be interrogated at Dhanmondi, in Dhaka City "safe home" on June 14 and 15 in connection with crimes against humanity in 1971, reports Daily Star. Earlier, the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on June 1 allowed the investigation agency to interrogate the two assistant secretaries general of JeI for one day each on charges of War crimes.
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June - 12 
The Metropolitan Sessions Court of Dhaka deferred the hearing on charge framing against 850 accused in the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) Pilkhana Headquarters carnage case till June 20 following a time petition submitted by the prosecution.
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The Metropolitan Sessions Court of Dhaka deferred the hearing on charge framing against 850 accused in the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) Pilkhana Headquarters carnage case till June 20 following a time petition submitted by the prosecution.
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June - 12 
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on June 12 said that the Indian presence in his country cannot be in any way used against Pakistan, which should be happy that Afghanistan is being "tremendously" helped by another neighbour, reports Indian Express.
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Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on June 12 said that the Indian presence in his country cannot be in any way used against Pakistan, which should be happy that Afghanistan is being "tremendously" helped by another neighbour, reports Indian Express. "The Indian presence in Afghanistan... cannot be in any manner used against Pakistan," Karzai said in an interview to state-run PTV. India, being an old friend of Afghanistan, was helping it "tremendously and providing financial assistance," he said. "Pakistan should feel happy that Afghanistan is being helped by another neighbour," Karzai said. At the same time, he pointed out that Pakistan is a "conjoined twin and brother" of Afghanistan. Karzai lauded the role of the Pakistani leadership and people in enhanced cooperation with Afghanistan to achieve peace and stability in the region. In addition, President Hamid Karzai’s top officials said after the visit to Islamabad that Pakistan is more willing than before to play a role in Afghanistan’s tentative peace process with the Taliban and has agreed to target the hideouts of Taliban fighters and other insurgents who attack Afghanistan and refuse to take part in faltering peace talks. Karzai, who met Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, called on the Pakistani Government to help Taliban militants take part in any peace negotiations, said Muhammad Masoom Stanikzai, secretary of a peace council set up by Karzai. “During the talks, the message of the Afghanistan Government was very clear,” he said. “The message was that those (rebels) who want to join the peace process and reconcile should be facilitated and the means should be prepared for them in order to enable them to join the negotiations,” he added. But those who do not want to join the reconciliation process “must be dropped... No room should be left (for them to) arrange and organise and encourage people to fight and continue the war.” In response, Pakistan was “much more welcoming than at any other time”, said Karzai’s spokesman Waheed Omer.
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June - 13 
40 militants of Umar Farooque faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF) including its leader Umar Farooque and its top leadership surrendered before the Chief Minister at Mantripukhri in Imphal West District, reports Sangai Express. One
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40 militants of Umar Farooque faction of the People's United Liberation Front (PULF) including its leader Umar Farooque and its top leadership surrendered before the Chief Minister at Mantripukhri in Imphal West District, reports Sangai Express. One militant of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Md Apikpa (24), also surrendered along with them. Apart from Umar Farooque (36) alias Md Muji-bur Rehman alias Ningthem, the other leaders of the outfit who surrendered were - ‘vice-chairman’ Kalim-udin (51), ‘general secretary’ Md Abdul Zamber alias Belan Khan (56), army ‘commander-in-chief’ Md Jurzaman alias danny (43), ‘chief project officer’ Y Nabachandra alias Shamu (46), ‘finance secretary’ Md Abdul Kadir alias Ipa alias Nizam (45), ‘publicity secretary’ Md Syed Rehman alias Md Rohit alias Sahid Mustaq (33) and ‘organisation secretary’ Md Muzafar Ali alias Amou alias Dawat (42). Security Forces recovered 12 pistols, one revolver, five carbines, one M-20 rifles, four .303 rifles, one SLR, six rifles of AK series, one M-16 rifle, a number magazines, two hand grenades and three live rounds of 9 mm ammunition from them.
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June - 13 
A 16-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Laxman Hansa, surrendered before the Police in Jajpur District June 13. "Laxman Hansa of Baligotha village near Kalinga Nagar was active in Jajpur, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj a
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A 16-year-old Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Laxman Hansa, surrendered before the Police in Jajpur District June 13. "Laxman Hansa of Baligotha village near Kalinga Nagar was active in Jajpur, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj and other areas since 2009. We suspect their involvement in a number of violent incidents," Superintendent of Police (SP, Jajpur) Deepak Kumar, said. Hansa along with other Maoists were Involved in planting of improvised explosive devise (IED) at Raighati in the Tomka Police Station area in the District in 2010. He along with other Maoists had also killed Tuna Behera and Kailas Mahanta at Palaspalli under Daitari Police Station in June 2010. Last year (2010), they also attacked Daitari Police Station and looted explosives from Talangi mines in December, 2010, said the Police Officer.
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June - 13 
A 24-year-old youth identified as Sundersha Alam was killed by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Repanpalli village in Chamorshi taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District on June 13, suspecting him to be
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A 24-year-old youth identified as Sundersha Alam was killed by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Repanpalli village in Chamorshi taluka (administrative division) in Gadchiroli District on June 13, suspecting him to be a Police informer.
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June - 13 
A gunbattle broke out at Bhejji Police Station in Dantewada District in the morning of June 13 when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at the Police Station and the Policemen retaliated, reports Hindustan Times. However,
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A gunbattle broke out at Bhejji Police Station in Dantewada District in the morning of June 13 when Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres opened fire at the Police Station and the Policemen retaliated, reports Hindustan Times. However, no casualty was reported, Police said.
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June - 13 
A man, identified as Abul Qayyum Khan (41) was arrested and about 80 kg ammonium nitrate and 229 detonator sticks were seized from him in Mahasamund District of Chhattisgarh, Police said. Officials at Police headquarters here said they were probing i
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A man, identified as Abul Qayyum Khan (41) was arrested and about 80 kg ammonium nitrate and 229 detonator sticks were seized from him in Mahasamund District of Chhattisgarh, Police said. Officials at Police headquarters here said they were probing if the seized explosives were meant for the Maoists.
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June - 13 
A militant hideout was neutralised at Halkhan village of Kokernag in Anantnag District which led to the recovery of a self-loading rifle with six rounds, a pistol magazine, 151 rounds and 2.5 kgs of explosives. Two over-ground workers (OGW) identifie
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A militant hideout was neutralised at Halkhan village of Kokernag in Anantnag District which led to the recovery of a self-loading rifle with six rounds, a pistol magazine, 151 rounds and 2.5 kgs of explosives. Two over-ground workers (OGW) identified as Shabir Ahmad and Sabzar Ahmad Bhat were also arrested from Mirhama-Bijbehara in Anantnag District.
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June - 13 
An Anti Talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) militant, identified as Subhrugsha Brahma alias Jagrith was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on June 13, reports Times of
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An Anti Talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) militant, identified as Subhrugsha Brahma alias Jagrith was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on June 13, reports Times of India. Sources in Hyderabad Police said the insurgent has been identified as Subhrugsha Brahma alias Jagrith.
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June - 13 
Anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) threatened to target Indian citizens from various parts of the country residing in Assam if “killings of innocent indigenous people of Assam by SFs does not stop”, reports Assam Tri
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Anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) threatened to target Indian citizens from various parts of the country residing in Assam if “killings of innocent indigenous people of Assam by SFs does not stop”, reports Assam Tribune.
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June - 13 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one person, identified as Bhima Kabasi (24), in Malkangiri District on June 13, suspecting him to be a Police informer. The bullet-riddled body of Kabasi was found in a forest near Chintalwad
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed one person, identified as Bhima Kabasi (24), in Malkangiri District on June 13, suspecting him to be a Police informer. The bullet-riddled body of Kabasi was found in a forest near Chintalwada village in the Kalimela area, Additional Superintendent of Police U. S. Das said. Kabasi and three others had been abducted from nearby Pitakonda village to an unknown place by armed Maoists in the night of June 11, he said. Three of them were set free on June 12, while Kabasi's body was found this morning (June 13). “The district is such that the police and the BSF, camping there for the anti-Maoist operation, cannot move without help of the informers. The policemen have been trying their best to protect the informers but the Maoists appear to be outsmarting them,” said an officer.
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June - 13 
India will raise the issue of nexus between Pakistan's spy agency Inter services Intelligence (ISI) and the perpetrators of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (26/11) during the forthcoming talks between the foreign secretaries of the two
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India will raise the issue of nexus between Pakistan's spy agency Inter services Intelligence (ISI) and the perpetrators of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (26/11) during the forthcoming talks between the foreign secretaries of the two countries, PTI reported. External affairs minister S.M. Krishna, however, ruled out India's intervention in Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana's case, saying "We cannot interfere in the legal process of another country”.
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June - 13 
Maoist leader Azad was moved from the Nayagarh jail to the Jharpada jail.
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Maoist leader Azad was moved from the Nayagarh jail to the Jharpada jail.
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June - 13 
Police arrested 10 cadres of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) on June 13 from a house in Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh, reports PTI. The arrestees were identified as Ashfaq, Zia-ur-Rehman, Jalil, Abdullah, Babbu, Khalil Chouhan, Amzad
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Police arrested 10 cadres of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) on June 13 from a house in Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh, reports PTI. The arrestees were identified as Ashfaq, Zia-ur-Rehman, Jalil, Abdullah, Babbu, Khalil Chouhan, Amzad, Raqeeb, Rashid and Irfan. Five other caders, however, managed to escape .Police recovered four pistols, a dozen live cartridges, SIMI literature, two-dozen CDs, six mobile phones and motorcycle parts from them. All of them were residents of Khandwa town. According to the Police, the SIMI cadres were holding a meeting to work out a terror strike during the time of their arrest.
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June - 13 
Police said militancy had almost been wiped out in Jammu and there were only a handful of militants active in the province, according to Kashmir Dispatch. Inspector General of Police (Jammu range) Dilbag Singh said that there were only 13 militants l
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Police said militancy had almost been wiped out in Jammu and there were only a handful of militants active in the province, according to Kashmir Dispatch. Inspector General of Police (Jammu range) Dilbag Singh said that there were only 13 militants left in Jammu region. Of the 13, six are left in Banihal area of Ramban District - two militants Basharat and Qadir belonging to the Lashkar–e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) are active along with two associates each. Another five militants are left in Kishtwar District and two more in Doda District.
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June - 13 
Police seized counterfeit currency worth INR 25,940 from two arrested persons, identified as Rajan Singh and Ramesh Kumar hailing from Amritsar (Punjab) at Ardh Kunwari enroute Mata Vaishnodevi in Katra in Reasi District.
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Police seized counterfeit currency worth INR 25,940 from two arrested persons, identified as Rajan Singh and Ramesh Kumar hailing from Amritsar (Punjab) at Ardh Kunwari enroute Mata Vaishnodevi in Katra in Reasi District.
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June - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Aadivasi People Army’s (APA) militant, identified as Siril Hasda (29), from Kadamguri village in Kokrajhar District on June 13, reports Sentinel. SFs recovered one 7.65 mm rifle and two rounds of live bullets.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Aadivasi People Army’s (APA) militant, identified as Siril Hasda (29), from Kadamguri village in Kokrajhar District on June 13, reports Sentinel. SFs recovered one 7.65 mm rifle and two rounds of live bullets.
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June - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 13 recovered arms and ammunition at Behak area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Trehgam in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. 33 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, 17 rounds of Rocket Projectile Gun
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 13 recovered arms and ammunition at Behak area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Trehgam in Kupwara District, reports Daily Excelsior. 33 Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) grenades, 17 rounds of Rocket Projectile Gun (RPG), 14 hand grenades, two rifle grenades, 100 detonators, an AK assault rifle with a magazine, a pistol with a magazine were recovered among other things. In another operation in the same District, SFs recovered four AK magazines with 68 rounds and two pistol magazines from Kundanar forest.
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June - 13 
Security Forces on June 13 neutralised a militant hideout at village Pondal in Kalakot tehsil (revenue unit) of Rajouri District and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout included
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Security Forces on June 13 neutralised a militant hideout at village Pondal in Kalakot tehsil (revenue unit) of Rajouri District and recovered a large quantity of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout included two pistols of 7.63 mm with two magazines and two rounds, one rusted Chinese grenade, two RPG grenades, 361 AK-47 rounds, 20 assorted ammunition one Impoverished Explosive Device (IED) circuit with sources and one pouch.
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June - 13 
Suspected militant sympathiser Mohammad Akbar Khan was arrested during a search operation at Aripal village of Tral in Pulwama District, a hand grenade was recovered from him.
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Suspected militant sympathiser Mohammad Akbar Khan was arrested during a search operation at Aripal village of Tral in Pulwama District, a hand grenade was recovered from him.
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June - 13 
The anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) threatened to target Indian citizens from various parts of the country residing in Assam if “killings of innocent indigenous people of Assam by SFs does not stop”, reports Assam
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The anti-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) threatened to target Indian citizens from various parts of the country residing in Assam if “killings of innocent indigenous people of Assam by SFs does not stop”, reports Assam Tribune.
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June - 13 
The Union Government will on June 14 (today) try to sort out border coordination issues between Chhattisgarh and Odisha, which blocks seamless anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism] operations in Naxal-infested Mahasamund-Nuapada inter-State junction, repo
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The Union Government will on June 14 (today) try to sort out border coordination issues between Chhattisgarh and Odisha, which blocks seamless anti-Naxal [Left-Wing Extremism] operations in Naxal-infested Mahasamund-Nuapada inter-State junction, reports Economic Times. At a meeting to be chaired by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh will press his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik to deploy enough forces in Nuapada District to facilitate joint Police operations alongside Mahasamund. According to intelligence reports, a military company of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), comprising around 70-80 men, has been camping in the Nuapada District for the last year-and-a-half , shifting base between Sonapada in Odisha and the adjoining district of Mahasamund in Chhattisgarh. Though Chhattisgarh has taken note of this concentration of armed Naxalites in the area seriously and stepped up deployment on its side of the border, Odisha has failed to seal its side of the border either with its own Police or Central forces at its disposal.
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June - 13 
Two persons including secretary of village authority were abducted by militants of Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) in Churachandpur District on June 13, reports Nagaland Post. The abductees were identified as Thongmang Lhungdim (53) and Holkholet Lhungdim
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Two persons including secretary of village authority were abducted by militants of Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) in Churachandpur District on June 13, reports Nagaland Post. The abductees were identified as Thongmang Lhungdim (53) and Holkholet Lhungdim (60).
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June - 13 
A Hindu trader identified as Dewan Chand was killed when unidentified armed militants opened fire at him, killing him on the spot in Mastung District on June 13.
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A Hindu trader identified as Dewan Chand was killed when unidentified armed militants opened fire at him, killing him on the spot in Mastung District on June 13.
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June - 13 
A labourer, identified as Mukhtiar, was shot dead and another identified as Naveed, was injured near UBL Sports Complex within the limits of Yousuf Plaza Police Station.
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A labourer, identified as Mukhtiar, was shot dead and another identified as Naveed, was injured near UBL Sports Complex within the limits of Yousuf Plaza Police Station.
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June - 13 
A Levies Force official was killed and four civilians were injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in Ibrahimzai area of Orakzai Agency. The Levies personnel, identified as Ansar Ali, was going to Kalaya.
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A Levies Force official was killed and four civilians were injured when their vehicle hit a landmine in Ibrahimzai area of Orakzai Agency. The Levies personnel, identified as Ansar Ali, was going to Kalaya.
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June - 13 
A man was killed and another sustained splinter wounds in an explosion near Regional National Accountability Bureau (NAB) office in Shara-e-Gulistan area of Quetta.
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A man was killed and another sustained splinter wounds in an explosion near Regional National Accountability Bureau (NAB) office in Shara-e-Gulistan area of Quetta.
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June - 13 
A man, identified as Abdul Qadir, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Gandawa area of Jhal Magsi District.
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A man, identified as Abdul Qadir, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Gandawa area of Jhal Magsi District.
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June - 13 
A sympathiser of MQM, identified as Junaid, was killed and two others Muhammad Amir and Shahida Begun were injured in Pirabad Police remits.
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A sympathiser of MQM, identified as Junaid, was killed and two others Muhammad Amir and Shahida Begun were injured in Pirabad Police remits.
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June - 13 
An unidentified man was shot dead in Orangi Town, while two others - Wajid Shoaib and Adnan Khan - succumbed to bullet injuries in a firing incident at Qasba Colony.
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An unidentified man was shot dead in Orangi Town, while two others - Wajid Shoaib and Adnan Khan - succumbed to bullet injuries in a firing incident at Qasba Colony.
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June - 13 
At least seven tankers carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan were burnt to ashes on June 13 when a bomb planted in one of the vehicles exploded at a terminal in Torkham border area in Khyber Agency. There were no reports of any casualties.
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At least seven tankers carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan were burnt to ashes on June 13 when a bomb planted in one of the vehicles exploded at a terminal in Torkham border area in Khyber Agency. There were no reports of any casualties.
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June - 13 
Four unidentified armed militants opened indiscriminate fire on the people sitting at a scrap shop at Qasba Colony in the limits of Pirabad Police Station killing one Nazar and injuring four others.
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Four unidentified armed militants opened indiscriminate fire on the people sitting at a scrap shop at Qasba Colony in the limits of Pirabad Police Station killing one Nazar and injuring four others.
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June - 13 
It was reported that terrorists have chalked out a plan regarding an attack on the prominent members of the Ahmadi community in the country, starting from Faisalabad District. Sources in the local Law Enforcement Agencies also revealed that different
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It was reported that terrorists have chalked out a plan regarding an attack on the prominent members of the Ahmadi community in the country, starting from Faisalabad District. Sources in the local Law Enforcement Agencies also revealed that different terrorist outfits have joined together in the mission and they have initiated the campaign through distribution of pamphlets and organising conferences in local seminaries against the Ahmadi’s, saying that the Ahmadi citizens of the country were involved in conspiracies against Islam and Pakistan.
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June - 13 
Police foiled the plan to blow up a railway track in Mangoli area of Dera Murad Jamali city in Naseerabad District on June 14, reports Daily Times. The Police recovered 40 kilogrammes of explosives and foiled the attack
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Police foiled the plan to blow up a railway track in Mangoli area of Dera Murad Jamali city in Naseerabad District on June 14, reports Daily Times. The Police recovered 40 kilogrammes of explosives and foiled the attack
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June - 13 
President Asif Ali Zardari on June 13 reiterated the country’s resolve to cooperate with international forces in combating terrorism and militancy which were common enemies of the world, reports Pakistan Observer. He declared that the fight against t
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President Asif Ali Zardari on June 13 reiterated the country’s resolve to cooperate with international forces in combating terrorism and militancy which were common enemies of the world, reports Pakistan Observer. He declared that the fight against terror will continue till the complete elimination of vicious elements and forces involved in killing of innocent people in Pakistan and everywhere in the world. Talking to Thomas R. Nides, United States Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources at the Aiwan-e-Sadr (President's Secretariat) in Islamabad, President Zardari said the Government and the people of Pakistan had made unparallel human and economic sacrifices in the process of combating militancy. He said it was in the interest of both the countries that relations based on respect for sovereignty and mutual trust and mutual interest should move on and carried forward in a mutually beneficial manner.
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June - 13 
The judge of the anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven Pakistani suspects charged with involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks has been changed for the fourth time, with the current incumbent being transferred to another court in Punjab
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The judge of the anti-terrorism court conducting the trial of seven Pakistani suspects charged with involvement in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks has been changed for the fourth time, with the current incumbent being transferred to another court in Punjab province, reports Times of India. Rana Nisar Ahmed, who had been hearing the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case since he was appointed judge of Rawalpindi's Anti-Terrorist Court no III in November 2010, was transferred on June 11. Ahmed had also been conducting the trial of five suspects charged with involvement in the 2007 assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto. According to a notification issued by the Lahore High Court, Ahmed was appointed as additional district and sessions judge in Shakargarh. The move came hours after Ahmed issued a permanent arrest warrant for former President Pervez Musharraf for failing to cooperate with investigators probing Bhutto's assassination.
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June - 13 
Three persons, including two women, were injured in firing by unidentified armed assailants near Shahzad Cinema.
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Three persons, including two women, were injured in firing by unidentified armed assailants near Shahzad Cinema.
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June - 13 
Three Punjab Regiment personnel were killed and four others sustained injuries when a remote-controlled bomb planted by suspected militants hit their vehicle in the Ghundai Sra area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (F
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Three Punjab Regiment personnel were killed and four others sustained injuries when a remote-controlled bomb planted by suspected militants hit their vehicle in the Ghundai Sra area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 13, reports Dawn. The slain personnel were identified as Naik Liaquat, Mahdum and Farhat while injured personnel were Qutbuddin, Asad, Nehal, and Wali Dad.
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June - 13 
Unidentified armed assailants opened fire at the Ladies Park near Old Sabzi Mandi, resultantly killing one Salman and injuring Naseem.
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Unidentified armed assailants opened fire at the Ladies Park near Old Sabzi Mandi, resultantly killing one Salman and injuring Naseem.
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June - 13 
Unidentified armed militants targeted and killed Shafiq Ahmed Qureshi affiliated with the All Pakistan Muttahida Students Organisation (APMSO) on June 13.
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Unidentified armed militants targeted and killed Shafiq Ahmed Qureshi affiliated with the All Pakistan Muttahida Students Organisation (APMSO) on June 13.
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June - 13 
A group close to UCPN-M, the Upper Karnali Struggle Committee, has warned to protest again if the Government awards the construction contract of Upper Karnali hydropower project to the Indian company GMR. The struggle committee organised a protest as
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A group close to UCPN-M, the Upper Karnali Struggle Committee, has warned to protest again if the Government awards the construction contract of Upper Karnali hydropower project to the Indian company GMR. The struggle committee organised a protest assembly in Paltada of Baitadi on June 13 and urged the Government not to issue the construction contract to GMR. GMR is the company which prepared the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the project. It is not necessary to provide the construction contract to the company which prepared the DPR, said Dharmendra Bastola of the struggle committee. Bastola is also a politburo member and Seti Mahakali region in charge of UCPN-M. Claiming no hydropower project can be completed without support of the locals, Bastola said, we will not allow any foreign company to invest in Upper Karnali. This project should be constructed with Nepali investment as it is also one of the cheapest hydropower projects, Bastola argued. He also condemned the Government plans to deploy Nepal Army soldiers at the project site and warned of protest against the plan. Locals of the area had vandalised and torched GMR office a few months ago destroying property worth millions. The ongoing DPR preparation work has been stalled after the vandalism. Earlier, Energy minister Gokarna Bista had informed lawmakers at a parliamentary committee meeting that the Government was planning to resume the DPR preparation work of Upper Karnali by deploying NA soldiers for security if required.
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A team of the Army Integration Special Committee Secretariat has started monitoring the Peoples’ Liberation Army’s (PLA) Third Division camp in Chitwan, according to Kantipuronline. The monitoring team comprising 19 people completed monitoring at the
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A team of the Army Integration Special Committee Secretariat has started monitoring the Peoples’ Liberation Army’s (PLA) Third Division camp in Chitwan, according to Kantipuronline. The monitoring team comprising 19 people completed monitoring at the Basu Memorial Brigade and the Pratap Memorial Brigade under the PLA Third Division in the first phase, said Janak Bista, spokesman of the PLA Third Division Camp (Shaktokhor). Bista said the team will gradually carry out monitoring works at the remaining camps also. Although the monitors arrived at the camp on June 11, the monitoring works started only on June 12. The PLA camps have not been monitored since the departure of United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) five months ago.
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June - 13 
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members at Pilkhana headquarters are likely to get back their arms within December. BGB Director General, Major General Rafiqul Islam stated "Arms and ammunition will be handed over to all the BGB men at Pilkhana. They w
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Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) members at Pilkhana headquarters are likely to get back their arms within December. BGB Director General, Major General Rafiqul Islam stated "Arms and ammunition will be handed over to all the BGB men at Pilkhana. They will also be given the charge to guard the BGB headquarters when the mutiny trial ends. I hope it [the trial] will complete by December this year.” However, Battalions 13, 24, 36 and 44 of Dhaka will be disbanded if the mutiny charges against those are proven.
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June - 13 
Eight cocktail and petrol bombs were recovered from the rooftop of a building in Hili land port area under Hakimpur sub-district of Dinajpur District on June 13.
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Eight cocktail and petrol bombs were recovered from the rooftop of a building in Hili land port area under Hakimpur sub-district of Dinajpur District on June 13.
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June - 13 
Sri Lankan Government intends to use the detained leader of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Kumaran Pathmanathan, alias KP, as a State witness to discover more information about the LTTE's overseas operations.
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Sri Lankan Government intends to use the detained leader of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Kumaran Pathmanathan, alias KP, as a State witness to discover more information about the LTTE's overseas operations.
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June - 14 
A hub of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF’s) Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and a training centre are being set up at Salboni in West Midnapore District, reports The Hindu. The hub will be spread over 143 acres, Alok Raj, Insp
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A hub of the Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF’s) Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and a training centre are being set up at Salboni in West Midnapore District, reports The Hindu. The hub will be spread over 143 acres, Alok Raj, Inspector-General (Operations), CRPF, said on June 14. “The land has been finalised and work has begun”, said Alok Raj.
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June - 14 
A youth, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Vishru village of Keller area in Shopian District on June 15, reports Daily Excelsior. This is the also killed by militants.
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A youth, identified as Manzoor Ahmad Dar, was shot dead by unidentified militants at Vishru village of Keller area in Shopian District on June 15, reports Daily Excelsior. This is the also killed by militants.
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June - 14 
After the meeting, Chidambaram said, "We have made very clear that no operation will be conducted without the complements of State Police. Earlier practice has been completely discontinued since a year-and-a-half. Now, all operations are conducted by
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After the meeting, Chidambaram said, "We have made very clear that no operation will be conducted without the complements of State Police. Earlier practice has been completely discontinued since a year-and-a-half. Now, all operations are conducted by the paramilitary forces with the complements of state police. All operations are now joint operations." Raman Singh too agreed. Addressing a joint press conference with Chidambaram and Patnaik, he said, "Central forces cannot do it alone. State Police has to be there. It is not right to say that the casualties are only from paramilitary forces. Whoever comes under fire, they face the casualty. So, joint operation has to be there." Asked about the activities of Naxals along the inter-state borders, Singh said Chhattisgarh had 4,000 kilometres borders with Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and it was practically impossible to check the movement of Maoists in these areas. "We can't stop them fully. Movement keeps going on. We have decided to augment our strength and operations will be intensified," he said. Chidambaram earlier said violence and the number of casualties had been reduced considerably in areas falling under 270 Police Stations in 64 Districts in eight States. "Up to June 14, there have been 811 incidents (1,025 last year) resulting in 270 deaths (473 last year). Of the 270 persons who were killed, 190 were civilians (296 last year) and 80 personnel of the security forces (177 last year)," he said. He said Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and other left-wing extremist groups continued to target civilians and kill them after branding them as 'Police informers' and of the 190 civilians killed this year, 72 were branded as Police informers. Chidambaram said these extremist groups also continued to target infrastructure and businesses and this year there were 13 attacks on railway property, 18 telephone exchanges and towers were attacked, four panchayat bhavans (office buildings of village level local self-Government institution) and 12 school buildings were destroyed and 82 roads and culverts were also damaged. Statistics, released by the Home Ministry, showed there were 125 encounters between Security Forces and extremists and 78 extremists were killed. Besides, 883 extremists were arrested, 243 surrendered and 315 arms were recovered this year.
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Around 15 to 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres stopped three coal-laden trucks near Kalyanpur Kata village of Chatra District and set ablaze the trucks on June 15, reports IANS. The drivers were brutally beaten up by the Maoists.
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Around 15 to 20 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres stopped three coal-laden trucks near Kalyanpur Kata village of Chatra District and set ablaze the trucks on June 15, reports IANS. The drivers were brutally beaten up by the Maoists. The refusal of coal businessmen to meet the extortion demands can be the reason behind the incident, Police said.
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June - 14 
Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Army units near the CPI-Maoist areas of Chhattisgarh would only be in training and not deployed for operations, reports Telegraph. “It (Chhattisgarh) is not enemy territory,” he said, when asked what role was envisag
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Army units near the CPI-Maoist areas of Chhattisgarh would only be in training and not deployed for operations, reports Telegraph. “It (Chhattisgarh) is not enemy territory,” he said, when asked what role was envisaged for the army that this month sent two units near a suspected Maoist base in Abujhmad area. “The army is training in many States… because they want to have a feel of all kinds of terrain — deserts, mountains and plains. They are now establishing a new training unit there,” he said.
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June - 14 
Having met barely 10 per cent of its road-construction target in the eight Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism]-hit States, the Government plans to enlist locals as workers and settle for “semi-kuchcha” or simple motorable surfaces in place of the metalled
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Having met barely 10 per cent of its road-construction target in the eight Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism]-hit States, the Government plans to enlist locals as workers and settle for “semi-kuchcha” or simple motorable surfaces in place of the metalled ones that are standard for national highways, reports Indian Express. In two years, just 251 kilometres of roads have been built of a total of 5,477 kilometres to be completed by March 2014. So far INR 7.24 billion has been spent. “Workers taken to such sites do not continue with their jobs due to threats from extremists. That’s why we are considering engaging locals and providing only a motorable surface (without bitumen) to ensure faster construction,” Road Transport and Highways minister C P Joshi told .
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June - 14 
In the wake of recent attempts being made from across the LoC by the militants to infiltrate into the Indian Territory, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Army’s Northern Command Lieutenant General K T Parnaik on June 14 said, "Around 16 training
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In the wake of recent attempts being made from across the LoC by the militants to infiltrate into the Indian Territory, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Army’s Northern Command Lieutenant General K T Parnaik on June 14 said, "Around 16 training camps still exists in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and we are fully prepared to foil any attempts being made by the neighboring country to create any disturbance in State”. On number of militants of various outfits functional in these bordering belts, he stated, "Twenty-seven militants associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Harkat-ul-Jihad Islami (HUJI) and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), are still active in Rajouri and Poonch districts". The Army Commander further said that to thwart any possible infiltration, Army was maintaining a tight vigil along the LoC using night vision equipment adding, "there will soon be realignment of the fence along the LoC near Keran Post in Poonch District."
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June - 14 
Indrajit Yadav aka Jiban Tyagi, Mahottari-Dhanusha in-charge of Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J), a Nepali armed outfit, was arrested by the Indian Security Forces from bordering Sirsiya village in Sitamarhi District
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Indrajit Yadav aka Jiban Tyagi, Mahottari-Dhanusha in-charge of Jwala Singh faction of the Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-J), a Nepali armed outfit, was arrested by the Indian Security Forces from bordering Sirsiya village in Sitamarhi District on June 14, reports Kantipuronline. He is now in custody of Parihar Police Station in India. Police said the accused was involved in various criminal activities in Terai.
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June - 14 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) reports have claimed that Maoists in the region are planning to attack the Army officials training in the forests near Abujhmad.
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) reports have claimed that Maoists in the region are planning to attack the Army officials training in the forests near Abujhmad.
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June - 14 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is paying a heavy price for fighting terrorism. The state has spent around INR 2,395 crore last fiscal as its security bill, excluding the expenses on the Army establishment that is being paid by the Centre. The state was spen
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is paying a heavy price for fighting terrorism. The state has spent around INR 2,395 crore last fiscal as its security bill, excluding the expenses on the Army establishment that is being paid by the Centre. The state was spending INR 64 crore in 1989 for the upkeep of 28,000-strong police force. Over the past two decades, the police's headcount has increased to about 86,000 as the border state has been busy fighting against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged the Centre to support the state in meeting the spiralling security bill during a meeting with the Planning Commission. The Plan panel has cleared INR 6,600 crore annual plan outlay for the state for fiscal 2011-12, which is INR 600 crore higher than the previous years.
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One militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Kehoi Achumi, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Green Park area in Dimapur on charges of possessing illegal arms and ammunitions on June 14
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One militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Kehoi Achumi, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Green Park area in Dimapur on charges of possessing illegal arms and ammunitions on June 14,reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered one AK-47 assault rifle along with 21 live rounds of ammunitions from him.
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Police in Chhattisgarh on June 14 recovered a 25 kilograms bomb planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) under a culvert in a forested area, some 200 km south of Raipur in Kanker District, to target a Police convoy sc
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Police in Chhattisgarh on June 14 recovered a 25 kilograms bomb planted by the cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) under a culvert in a forested area, some 200 km south of Raipur in Kanker District, to target a Police convoy scheduled to pass over it later in the day. Officials at Police Headquarters here said that a Police search squad detected the bomb and defused it immediately.
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June - 14 
Police on June 14 recovered 46 rounds of ammunition, two letter pads and 50 metres of fuse wire used in landmine explosions by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from under a hay stack at Anandpur Toroa Toli about 70 kilometres from
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Police on June 14 recovered 46 rounds of ammunition, two letter pads and 50 metres of fuse wire used in landmine explosions by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from under a hay stack at Anandpur Toroa Toli about 70 kilometres from Ranchi in the Kisku Police Station area in Lohardaga District. Superintendent of Police (SP) Asim Vikrant Minz said they had acted on a tip-off. “Out of 46 rounds of ammunition, 43 is of 306mm bore used in single-shot rifle while three are of 9mm bore used in pistols,” the SP said. Officer in Charge (OIC) of Kisku Police Station Munu Tudu agreed, saying the letter pad bore the old name of the banned outfit. “The letter pad is printed in Hindi. Maovadi Community Centre is written on it,” the OIC said.
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June - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations will get an eye in the sky in a month’s time to help them fight the insurgents better, reports Hindustan Times. The National Technical Research Organisation
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Security Forces (SFs) engaged in anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations will get an eye in the sky in a month’s time to help them fight the insurgents better, reports Hindustan Times. The National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO), established after the 1999 Kargil war especially to gather intelligence, will start flying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones over CPI-Maoist strongholds such as Dantewada in Chhattisgarh and Gadchiroli in Maharashtra next month, Government sources told Hindustan Times. The sources said ground stations to launch the drones from have been identified and the NTRO will soon post its personnel at these stations. The drones will be used for surveillance only as they cannot fire missiles. The drones will not only help track movements of Maoists but also keep an eye on SFs conducting operations and area domination exercises in the Maoist strongholds, the sources said.
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June - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant in Hamla Pati forests of Zachaldara Handwara in Kupwara District.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant in Hamla Pati forests of Zachaldara Handwara in Kupwara District.
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June - 14 
Some 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided Chhotebedma village under Kuakonda Police Station in Dantewada District in the night of June 14 and shot at Mudararam Sodhi (65), a worker of Communist Party of India (CPI) and
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Some 30 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) raided Chhotebedma village under Kuakonda Police Station in Dantewada District in the night of June 14 and shot at Mudararam Sodhi (65), a worker of Communist Party of India (CPI) and the elder brother of former MLA Nandram Sodhi, alleging him to be a Police informer.
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June - 14 
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on June 14 accused the Sri Lankan Government of seeking to “exterminate” Tamils in the island nation, The Hindu reported. In a memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Jayalalithaa urged him t
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on June 14 accused the Sri Lankan Government of seeking to “exterminate” Tamils in the island nation, The Hindu reported. In a memorandum submitted to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Jayalalithaa urged him to initiate efforts with other countries for imposing economic sanctions against Colombo until Tamils in that country were resettled and allowed to live with dignity and with equal constitutional rights as the Sinhalese. She also requested the Prime Minister to send a delegation of MLAs from Tamil Nadu to visit the refugee camps in Sri Lanka to see for themselves the conditions there and to get the correct figure.
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June - 14 
The Centre will send an additional 5,000 central paramilitary personnel to Odisha and Chhattisgarh in the next couple of weeks to carry out joint operations, specifically along the inter-State borders, reports Times of India. The two States expressed
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The Centre will send an additional 5,000 central paramilitary personnel to Odisha and Chhattisgarh in the next couple of weeks to carry out joint operations, specifically along the inter-State borders, reports Times of India. The two States expressed the need to step up joint operations in a meeting chaired by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram and attended by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh in New Delhi on June 14. The central forces will conduct operations jointly with Police of these States. Chhattisgarh has over 12,600 paramilitary personnel compared to over 7,200 personnel in Odisha. These personnel are drawn from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).
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The militants of the Pakistan based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) used videos of the 2002 Gujarat riots to motivate David Coleman Headley, a co-accused in the Mumbai terror attacks case (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11), to carry out
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The militants of the Pakistan based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) used videos of the 2002 Gujarat riots to motivate David Coleman Headley, a co-accused in the Mumbai terror attacks case (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11), to carry out "jihad" against India, Times of India reported. This fact came to light through Headley’s testimony before the Chicago court in May 2011.
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Three militants of the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), were arrested on June 14 by Security Forces at Sita junction in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline. The arrested militants were identified as ‘second li
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Three militants of the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), were arrested on June 14 by Security Forces at Sita junction in Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline. The arrested militants were identified as ‘second lieutenant’ Atho (28), H Lightson (46) and Khampankhul, (20).
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June - 14 
Unidentified militants shot dead a civilian, identified as Huidrom Jotin (45), at Thongkhong Laxmi Bazar under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West District on June 14.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a civilian, identified as Huidrom Jotin (45), at Thongkhong Laxmi Bazar under Wangoi Police Station in Imphal West District on June 14.
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June - 14 
When Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police personnel were returning from the village after going there on receiving information about the incident, Maoists triggered a landmine blast between Palnar and Kuakonda seriously injuring two trooper
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When Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Police personnel were returning from the village after going there on receiving information about the incident, Maoists triggered a landmine blast between Palnar and Kuakonda seriously injuring two troopers of CRPF's 111th battalion.
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Akram Khan Durrani, Leader of Opposition in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, on June 14 said that the United Nations (UN) is about to recognise the Afghan Taliban as a political force, reports Dawn. Opening the budget debate in the assembly, he said
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Akram Khan Durrani, Leader of Opposition in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, on June 14 said that the United Nations (UN) is about to recognise the Afghan Taliban as a political force, reports Dawn. Opening the budget debate in the assembly, he said the UN would soon remove the Afghan Taliban from its list of terrorist organisations and it had already opened doors for negotiations with the group. “I am telling you on the floor of the house that the UN will very soon declare the Taliban movement a political party,” he said and urged the Government to resume talks with the ‘forces of resistance’ in the province and tribal areas to end the ongoing bloodshed. Mr Durrani, a close associate of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam - Fazal (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, said Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai had discussed the matter during his visit to Islamabad last week and sought Pakistan’s cooperation. “If Karzai and America can negotiate with the Taliban why cannot our government talk with the local (militant) groups,” he said.
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June - 14 
Four missiles hit a vehicle carrying suspected militants from Razmak road to Tappi area, some 10 kilometres east of Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan Agency. All eight militants on board the vehicle were killed.
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Four missiles hit a vehicle carrying suspected militants from Razmak road to Tappi area, some 10 kilometres east of Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan Agency. All eight militants on board the vehicle were killed.
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June - 14 
In the ongoing spate of target killing seven more people died on June 14 bringing the death toll to 17 in two days following the killing of two Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) members in Orangi town on June 13.
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In the ongoing spate of target killing seven more people died on June 14 bringing the death toll to 17 in two days following the killing of two Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) members in Orangi town on June 13.
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June - 14 
Pakistan’s top military spy agency on June 14 arrested some of the Pakistani informants who fed information to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the months leading up to the raid that led to the death of Osama bin Laden on May 1, reported The
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Pakistan’s top military spy agency on June 14 arrested some of the Pakistani informants who fed information to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the months leading up to the raid that led to the death of Osama bin Laden on May 1, reported The News quoting New York Times. Pakistan’s detention of five CIA informants, including a Pakistan Army major who officials said copied the license plates of cars visiting bin Laden’s compound in Abbottabad, is the latest evidence of the fractured relationship between the United States (US) and Pakistan. The fate of the CIA informants arrested in Pakistan is unclear, but American officials said that the CIA Director, Leon E. Panetta, raised the issue when he travelled to Islamabad last week to meet with Pakistani military and intelligence officers. Some American officials see the arrests as illustrative of the disconnect between Pakistan and American priorities at a time when they are supposed to be allies in the fight against al Qaeda, instead of hunting down the support network that allowed bin Laden to live for years, the Pakistani authorities are arresting those who assisted in the raid that killed the world’s most wanted man.
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The Federal Capital has a total of 153 madrasas (seminaries) but all of them are ‘unauthorised’ and have been built without approval of the Government, said Capital Development Authority (CDA) Director General Sarwar Sindu on June 14, reports Dawn.
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The Federal Capital has a total of 153 madrasas (seminaries) but all of them are ‘unauthorised’ and have been built without approval of the Government, said Capital Development Authority (CDA) Director General Sarwar Sindu on June 14, reports Dawn. The official said each mosque in the city had a madrasa despite the fact that there was no provision for building a seminary in any mosque. According to a new survey jointly conducted by the CDA, Local Administration and the Police, 56 mosques and the 153 seminaries have been found ‘unauthorised’. But the Government seems helpless in taking action against them, said sources in the local administration. It seems impossible for the Government to take any action against such mosques and seminaries under the prevailing circumstances when Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is allegedly backed by some religious elements in Islamabad, is carrying out terror activities in the country. It was reported that unauthorised construction of mosques is again on the rise in Islamabad indicating that the authorities concerned are hesitant to take action against them fearing reaction from the religious organisations as experienced in Lal Masjid (Red Mosque) case in July 2007.
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The House Appropriations Committee on June 14 approved a defence spending bill that imposes limits on US aid to Pakistan and creates a special bipartisan group to review the US role in Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. The panel gave the go-ahead to
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The House Appropriations Committee on June 14 approved a defence spending bill that imposes limits on US aid to Pakistan and creates a special bipartisan group to review the US role in Afghanistan, reports Daily Times. The panel gave the go-ahead to the bill on a voice vote on June 16. The legislation would provide USD 530 billion for the Defence Department and USD119 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill is USD 9 billion less than President Barack Obama requested. The bill would withhold 75 percent of the USD 1.1 billion in US aid to Pakistan until the administration reports to Congress on how it would spend the money. Reflecting the frustration with Pakistan’s effort in battling terrorism, the committee adopted an amendment that gives Congress even more power to review the spending.
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Three US drone attacks killed 18 suspected militants in South and North Waziristan Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 15, reports Dawn. Drone missiles targeted a vehicle and a compound near Wana, the main town in South Waz
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Three US drone attacks killed 18 suspected militants in South and North Waziristan Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 15, reports Dawn. Drone missiles targeted a vehicle and a compound near Wana, the main town in South Waziristan Agency, killing 10 persons. The victims were believed to be allied with Maulvi Nazir, a prominent militant commander in the area.
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June - 14 
United States (US) said that aid given to Pakistan is in the interest for the National Security of both the countries, for building the democratic institutions and infrastructure and to strengthen economy, said US State Department spokesman Mark Tone
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United States (US) said that aid given to Pakistan is in the interest for the National Security of both the countries, for building the democratic institutions and infrastructure and to strengthen economy, said US State Department spokesman Mark Toner on June 14, reports The News. Further, Toner said that there was no evidence found of any link between Inter-Service Intelligence (ISI) and Haqqani network. "We remain committed to working with Pakistan on counter-intelligence or counter-terrorism operations. We believe they've been successful to date, "Toner added.
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June - 14 
A cadre of the Maoist Communist Center-Nepal (MCC-N), an underground armed group, was arrested from Khalanga, the District headquarters of Jajarkot District, on June 14, reports Kantipuronline. Police arrested Yuddha Bir Singh alias Ramsingh, who is
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A cadre of the Maoist Communist Center-Nepal (MCC-N), an underground armed group, was arrested from Khalanga, the District headquarters of Jajarkot District, on June 14, reports Kantipuronline. Police arrested Yuddha Bir Singh alias Ramsingh, who is said to be the Midwestern in-charge of MCC-N. Charges of arms possession and arson have already been filed against Ramsingh. The outfit that became underground for the past three months had set ablaze a bulldozer at the construction site of Mid-Hill highway.
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June - 14 
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on June 14 urged the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) and coalition partner Unified Communist Party of India-Maoist (UCPN-M) to quit issuing threats of nationwide agitation and peopl
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The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on June 14 urged the main opposition Nepali Congress (NC) and coalition partner Unified Communist Party of India-Maoist (UCPN-M) to quit issuing threats of nationwide agitation and people’s revolt, reports Nepal News. "The meeting decided to request Nepali Congress and Maoists to stop issuing threats of agitation and people’s revolt and asked them to be serious towards implementation of the recent five-point deal to conclude the peace process," CPN-UML chief whip Bhim Acharya informed reporters after emerging from the Parliamentary Committee meeting.
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June - 14 
The Nepal Army (NA) cleared its land minefield located at Phulchowki in Lalitpur District on June 14, marking the conclusion of the de-mining works, Nepal News reports. The NA had started clearing the landmines as part of the Comprehensive Peace Agre
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The Nepal Army (NA) cleared its land minefield located at Phulchowki in Lalitpur District on June 14, marking the conclusion of the de-mining works, Nepal News reports. The NA had started clearing the landmines as part of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed in 2006. The Phulchowki minefield was one of the 53 locations where NA had laid landmines. Altogether 473 landmine casualties - 78 of them were fatal - were reported during the 10-year long insurgency. With the clearance of the last minefield, Nepal has become the second country after China to become landmine-free in Asia. The NA had started placing landmines for the security of its installations after it was deployed against the Unified Communist Party of India-Maoist (UCPN-M) insurgents.
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June - 14 
Unified Communist Party of India-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres ‘looted’ maize planted in about seven bighas (nearly 4.3 hectares) of land in Jogidaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Udayapur District. A group of Maoist cadres led by district assista
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Unified Communist Party of India-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres ‘looted’ maize planted in about seven bighas (nearly 4.3 hectares) of land in Jogidaha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Udayapur District. A group of Maoist cadres led by district assistant in-charge, Ani, stormed into the cornfield belonging to one Gajaraj Tated and harvested the ripen crop and took it under their control. They later distributed the maize to the local people. The Maoist had announced the seizure of that land three years ago and had distributed it to the local people.
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June - 14 
As reported earlier, Kamaruzzaman was arrested on July 13, 2010 on War Crimes charges. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on June 1 this year allowed the investigation agency to interrogate him for a day at the safe house.
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As reported earlier, Kamaruzzaman was arrested on July 13, 2010 on War Crimes charges. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on June 1 this year allowed the investigation agency to interrogate him for a day at the safe house.
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June - 14 
Investigators on June 14 claimed that they have enough incriminating evidence to prove the War Crimes (WCs) charges against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, reports Daily Star. M Sanaul Huq, acting coordinator of the investigation
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Investigators on June 14 claimed that they have enough incriminating evidence to prove the War Crimes (WCs) charges against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Muhammad Kamaruzzaman, reports Daily Star. M Sanaul Huq, acting coordinator of the investigation agency stated, “He [Kamaruzzaman] tried to dodge the charges when we placed the supportive evidence… but we are convinced that he indirectly admitted his involvement in the crimes”. A four-member investigation team quizzed Kamaruzzaman, an assistant secretary general of JeI, on his involvement in crimes against humanity and genocide at Dhaka’s Mirpur and Jamalpur, Sherpur and Mymensingh during the Liberation War.
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June - 14 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated her Government's firm stand against terrorism by stating, “We are determined to prevent any sorts of terrorism . . . there is no room for terrorism and militancy in the country”. She made the statement when US
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated her Government's firm stand against terrorism by stating, “We are determined to prevent any sorts of terrorism . . . there is no room for terrorism and militancy in the country”. She made the statement when US Ambassador to Bangladesh James F Moriarty paid a farewell call on her at her office in Dhaka. She said her Government has been working with an aim to establish peace in the South Asian region by maintaining good relations with the neighbouring countries.
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June - 14 
Following the broadcasting of a documentary on Sri Lanka's war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on June 14 by the Channel 4 TV, the United Kingdom pressed Sri Lanka to investigate the alleged war crimes or face an internatio
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Following the broadcasting of a documentary on Sri Lanka's war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants on June 14 by the Channel 4 TV, the United Kingdom pressed Sri Lanka to investigate the alleged war crimes or face an international inquiry, Colombo Page reported. According to Channel 4, the one hour-documentary titled 'Sri Lanka's Killing Fields' showed a footage that was taken by some soldiers of the Sri Lankan Army using cell phones. It showed execution of naked bound men and women in close range by army uniform clad men. Sri Lanka's Defence Ministry, however, rejected the video footage saying it is fabricated to discredit the Army.
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June - 14 
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested four Sri Lankan Tamils in the Toronto area on June 14, Colombo Page reported. According to reports the arrests were made in connection to the human smuggling operations aboard a vessel 'Ocean Lady'
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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested four Sri Lankan Tamils in the Toronto area on June 14, Colombo Page reported. According to reports the arrests were made in connection to the human smuggling operations aboard a vessel 'Ocean Lady' that brought 76 Sri Lankan Tamils, all males, to the coast of British Columbia in October 2009.
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June - 15 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the next round of dialogue between the Pro-Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) and Government of India is likely to be held in a couple of months’ time after they write a formal letter to Go
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the next round of dialogue between the Pro-Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) and Government of India is likely to be held in a couple of months’ time after they write a formal letter to Government of India expressing their intention to sit for negotiation, reports Assam Tribune.
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June - 15 
During a routine combing operation on the R-Kothagudem-Danvaipeta road in Charla mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on June 15, the Special Police team recovered a landmine, with 30 kilograms of explosives and 50 meters of detonator
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During a routine combing operation on the R-Kothagudem-Danvaipeta road in Charla mandal (administrative division) in Khammam District on June 15, the Special Police team recovered a landmine, with 30 kilograms of explosives and 50 meters of detonator wire, buried under the road surface by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. Police suspect that the landmine was planted by the Sunita Area Committee (Maoist squad) which is active in the area, targeting Policemen who patrol on foot.
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June - 15 
One person, identified as Huidrom Jotin Singh (48), was shot dead by some unidentified assailants in Imphal West District on June 15.
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One person, identified as Huidrom Jotin Singh (48), was shot dead by some unidentified assailants in Imphal West District on June 15.
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June - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of Anti Talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), identified as Milan Brahma (24), from Bansijhara village under Bogribari Police Station of Kokrajhar District on June 15, reports Tele
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant of Anti Talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), identified as Milan Brahma (24), from Bansijhara village under Bogribari Police Station of Kokrajhar District on June 15, reports Telegraph. SFs recovered a 9 mm pistol, one magzine and 6 rounds ammunition from him.
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June - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Samurou area in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline. The arrestees were identified as Md. Mani kkan (35), Sorokhaibam Inaoton Singh (24
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Samurou area in Imphal West District, reports Kanglaonline. The arrestees were identified as Md. Mani kkan (35), Sorokhaibam Inaoton Singh (24), Khs. Jetin Singh.
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June - 15 
SFs arrested a NDFB-ATF militant identified as Khalilur Rahman (45) from Baniamari village under Gouripur Police Station of Dhubri District. SFs recovered one .303 single-shot pistol and two rounds of ammunition from him.
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SFs arrested a NDFB-ATF militant identified as Khalilur Rahman (45) from Baniamari village under Gouripur Police Station of Dhubri District. SFs recovered one .303 single-shot pistol and two rounds of ammunition from him.
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June - 15 
SFs on June 15 arrested a militant, identified as Thokchom of Ningthou Leikai Thokchom Pareng of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) in Manipur's Thoubal District. SFs recovered one nine mm pistol and two live round of nine mm ammunition from his possessi
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SFs on June 15 arrested a militant, identified as Thokchom of Ningthou Leikai Thokchom Pareng of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) in Manipur's Thoubal District. SFs recovered one nine mm pistol and two live round of nine mm ammunition from his possession.
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June - 15 
The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) camp located in the foothills of Durema forest in East Garo Hills District on June 15, reports Sentinel. The camp, according to the officials, could provide shelter to around 50
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The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) camp located in the foothills of Durema forest in East Garo Hills District on June 15, reports Sentinel. The camp, according to the officials, could provide shelter to around 50 people and ration that could last for two months for 50 people and incriminating documents were found from the camp.
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June - 15 
The Superintendent of Police (SP) K.V.V. Gopala Rao claimed on June 15, that there were only eight top Maoists leaders left in the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) zone, reports Deccan Chronicle. The SP identified them as Nambala Kesava Rao, Central Commit
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The Superintendent of Police (SP) K.V.V. Gopala Rao claimed on June 15, that there were only eight top Maoists leaders left in the Andhra Odisha Border (AOB) zone, reports Deccan Chronicle. The SP identified them as Nambala Kesava Rao, Central Committee member and in-charge of international affairs, AOB special zonal committee member Chelluri Narayana Rao, Marpu Venkataramana, Mettaru Joga Rao and dalam (squad) members Boddu Kundanalu, Erothu Sundaramma, Chelluri Indumathi and Maddu Dhanalakshmi.
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June - 15 
The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested three persons and recovered a total of 10,500 detonators from their car in Kokhraj area in Kaushambhi District late on June 15, reports mangalorean.com. "We cannot rule out the possibility of them being linked to Mao
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The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested three persons and recovered a total of 10,500 detonators from their car in Kokhraj area in Kaushambhi District late on June 15, reports mangalorean.com. "We cannot rule out the possibility of them being linked to Maoist groups [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)]. Investigations are on," Police Inspector Anand Kumar told IANS in Kaushambhi. Preliminary inquiry revealed that two are natives of Rohtas District in Bihar, while the third is from Uttar Pradesh. The Police are yet to ascertain from where the three persons bought the detonators.
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June - 15 
A man was killed and three others wounded when assailants opened indiscriminate fire at a roadside tea stall near Shafiq Morr. Samanabad Police said that four men on two motorbikes attacked New Quetta Hashmi Hotel near Shafiq Morr and escaped.
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A man was killed and three others wounded when assailants opened indiscriminate fire at a roadside tea stall near Shafiq Morr. Samanabad Police said that four men on two motorbikes attacked New Quetta Hashmi Hotel near Shafiq Morr and escaped.
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June - 15 
A police mobile of the SITE-A police station came under an armed attack near Qasba Colony that left a Police constable, Javed Shah, wounded, said an official at the Pirabad police station.
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A police mobile of the SITE-A police station came under an armed attack near Qasba Colony that left a Police constable, Javed Shah, wounded, said an official at the Pirabad police station.
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June - 15 
Amir Aziz, an army major allegedly picked up by Intelligence Agencies in connection with the Osama Bin Laden raid was not, as reported by the international press, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) informant, alleged an official privy to the situati
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Amir Aziz, an army major allegedly picked up by Intelligence Agencies in connection with the Osama Bin Laden raid was not, as reported by the international press, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) informant, alleged an official privy to the situation on June 15, reports Express Tribune. The major was a doctor in the Army’s medical corps and lived just a couple of hundred yards from the compound where Bin Laden was picked up. The source also added that Aziz’s house in Abbottabad had his nameplate on the door and that this was removed only a day after the raid. The Government official did not know the identity of the other men who were picked up but said that that Aziz was the only Army official.
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June - 15 
Armed motorcyclists targeted two activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in the New Karachi area. Police said that 35-year-old Haroon Shaukat died on the spot after sustaining a bullet wound in the head while 45-year-old Farooq Hanif sustaine
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Armed motorcyclists targeted two activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in the New Karachi area. Police said that 35-year-old Haroon Shaukat died on the spot after sustaining a bullet wound in the head while 45-year-old Farooq Hanif sustained two bullet wounds in the shoulder and chest and was shifted to the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for treatment.
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June - 15 
Assailants shot dead 28-year-old Tahir Karim and wounded his 26-year-old friend, Akhtar Khan, when they were travelling in a rickshaw near Shah Faisal Muhallah within the remit of the Orangi Town Police Station.
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Assailants shot dead 28-year-old Tahir Karim and wounded his 26-year-old friend, Akhtar Khan, when they were travelling in a rickshaw near Shah Faisal Muhallah within the remit of the Orangi Town Police Station.
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June - 15 
Assailants shot dead a Police constable, 42-year-old Muhammad Arif, near Aziz Millat School in Sector 5F-2 in Orangi Town No 13 when he was riding home after completing his duty hours.
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Assailants shot dead a Police constable, 42-year-old Muhammad Arif, near Aziz Millat School in Sector 5F-2 in Orangi Town No 13 when he was riding home after completing his duty hours.
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June - 15 
Assailants shot dead a young man in Qasba Colony within the remit of the Pirabad Police Station. Police said the victim was in his mid-20s and could not be identified.
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Assailants shot dead a young man in Qasba Colony within the remit of the Pirabad Police Station. Police said the victim was in his mid-20s and could not be identified.
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June - 15 
Assailants shot dead another man, Shahid Hussain Zaidi who was the administrator of an Imambargah, near Mohammadpur Police post.
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Assailants shot dead another man, Shahid Hussain Zaidi who was the administrator of an Imambargah, near Mohammadpur Police post.
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June - 15 
Fazle-ur-Rahman Khalil, the head of anti-India militant outfit Harkat-ul-Mujahedeen (HM), lives on the outskirts of Islamabad in the suburb of Golra Sharif, reports Indian Express quoting a senior Government official on the condition of anonymity. It
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Fazle-ur-Rahman Khalil, the head of anti-India militant outfit Harkat-ul-Mujahedeen (HM), lives on the outskirts of Islamabad in the suburb of Golra Sharif, reports Indian Express quoting a senior Government official on the condition of anonymity. It was reported that Pakistan authorities, clearly aware of Khalil’s whereabouts, leave him alone, just as they tolerate other Kashmiri militant groups. Khalil is useful to authorities because of his unusually wide contacts among Pakistan’s many militant outfits, the official said. However, Khalil dismissed suggestions he may have been in touch with Osama while he was hiding in Abbottabad. “It is 100 per cent wrong; it’s rubbish,’’ Khalil said, adding, “Osama did not have contact with anybody.’’
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June - 15 
Islamabad Police on June 15 arrested 24 suspected militants during search operation in Shahzad Town, Industrial Area, Bhara Kau, Tarnol, Sihala and Sect areas of Islamabad and also recovered 15 liquor bottles, one pistol and 1.20kg hashish from their
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Islamabad Police on June 15 arrested 24 suspected militants during search operation in Shahzad Town, Industrial Area, Bhara Kau, Tarnol, Sihala and Sect areas of Islamabad and also recovered 15 liquor bottles, one pistol and 1.20kg hashish from their possession.
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June - 15 
Newt Gingrich, the former Speaker of the US House of Representatives and Republican Presidential aspirant for the 2012 presidential elections, said on June 15 that a large element in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) have become pro-Taliban and p
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Newt Gingrich, the former Speaker of the US House of Representatives and Republican Presidential aspirant for the 2012 presidential elections, said on June 15 that a large element in the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) have become pro-Taliban and pro-al Qaeda, reports Indian Express. Taking to the Fox News channel during an interview, Newt Gingrich said "Well, it says to me we better rethink everything about our strategy in the region and we better rethink our intelligence community. We've given Pakistan USD 20 billion since 9/11. It's very clear that large parts of Pakistani establishment are deeply anti-American". "We should be angry that they were in fact hiding bin Laden. Instead of saying, boy this really great, they're now saying, how can you embarrass us by killing him on our territory when apparently, they were protecting him," he said.
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June - 15 
Pakistan’s Security Agencies have rounded up several people who are believed to be working for the CIA in a move that indicates serious tensions between Islamabad and Washington. The official, who requested not to be named, said that the drive agains
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Pakistan’s Security Agencies have rounded up several people who are believed to be working for the CIA in a move that indicates serious tensions between Islamabad and Washington. The official, who requested not to be named, said that the drive against the ‘CIA spies’ was accelerated following the death of al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in a top-secret US commando operation on May 1. “Yes, I can confirm that several suspects have been arrested in recent months. Some of them have been released after they were cleared by the authorities while others are still being interrogated,” he added. He would not give the exact number of arrests though some sources put it at 40. However, no serving or retired military official was amongst those held by the security agencies, said a statement issued by the Inter-Service Public Relations (ISPR).
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June - 15 
Sabzi Mandi Police arrested two accused Rahat Gul and Muhammad Nadeem and recovered one pistol and 1.20kilogramgram hashish from their possession
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Sabzi Mandi Police arrested two accused Rahat Gul and Muhammad Nadeem and recovered one pistol and 1.20kilogramgram hashish from their possession
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June - 15 
Ten more people were killed in separate incidents on June 15 as violence on ‘ethnic and political grounds’ continued in the Capital city of Sindh, Karachi, reports Dawn. The death toll mounted to 27 during the last three days. Orangi Town remained th
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Ten more people were killed in separate incidents on June 15 as violence on ‘ethnic and political grounds’ continued in the Capital city of Sindh, Karachi, reports Dawn. The death toll mounted to 27 during the last three days. Orangi Town remained the worst-hit part of the metropolis where most of the causalities occurred.
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June - 15 
The bullet-riddled body of a student activist of the All Pakistan Muttahida Students Organisation, who had gone missing from the Liaquat National Hospital after an armed attack, was found near Essa Nagri under the Lyari Expressway. “The victim was id
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The bullet-riddled body of a student activist of the All Pakistan Muttahida Students Organisation, who had gone missing from the Liaquat National Hospital after an armed attack, was found near Essa Nagri under the Lyari Expressway. “The victim was identified as 23-year-old Saad Asad, who was a resident of Azizabad,” said an official at the Sharifabad police station.
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June - 15 
The dead body of a middle-aged man was found in a storm-water drain near the Bacha Khan flyover in Banaras within the remit of the Paposh Nagar Police post.
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The dead body of a middle-aged man was found in a storm-water drain near the Bacha Khan flyover in Banaras within the remit of the Paposh Nagar Police post.
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June - 15 
The United Sates (US) assistance for Pakistan is in the interests of both countries and Washington remains committed to working with Islamabad on counterterrorism efforts, the State Department said on June 15, reports Daily Times. “We believe that as
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The United Sates (US) assistance for Pakistan is in the interests of both countries and Washington remains committed to working with Islamabad on counterterrorism efforts, the State Department said on June 15, reports Daily Times. “We believe that assistance is important in our national security interests and obviously in Pakistan’s security interests to provide that kind of support so that Pakistan becomes a prosperous, democratic nation, or a more prosperous, democratic nation,” spokesman Mark Toner said. The spokesman explained that Washington’s assistance for Pakistan is directed towards building the South Asian country’s institutions, shoring up its democratic institutions and infrastructure and strengthening its economy.
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June - 15 
Two NATO oil tankers carrying fuel for the NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan were set on fire and a driver injured while on their way from Karachi to Kandahar by unidentified militants near Qambari bridge area of Dhadar in Bolan District on June 1
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Two NATO oil tankers carrying fuel for the NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan were set on fire and a driver injured while on their way from Karachi to Kandahar by unidentified militants near Qambari bridge area of Dhadar in Bolan District on June 15.
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June - 15 
Government has decided to deploy Nepal Army soldiers for the security of sensitive hydropower projects, according to Nepal News. The Ministry of Energy had taken the proposal to deploy NA soldiers at hydropower sites after the recent attack at the si
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Government has decided to deploy Nepal Army soldiers for the security of sensitive hydropower projects, according to Nepal News. The Ministry of Energy had taken the proposal to deploy NA soldiers at hydropower sites after the recent attack at the site of Upper Karnali hydropower project in Dailekh. This is the first time Army is being deployed for the security of hydropower projects.
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June - 15 
The taskforce formed to settle the contentious issues related to constitution drafting under the Dispute Resolution Subcommittee started discussions on forging consensus on the forms of governance on June 15, according to Kantipuronline. The mechanis
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The taskforce formed to settle the contentious issues related to constitution drafting under the Dispute Resolution Subcommittee started discussions on forging consensus on the forms of governance on June 15, according to Kantipuronline. The mechanism discussed 22 outstanding disputes featuring provisions related to forms of governance, electoral system and fundamental rights to be enshrined in the new constitution. Members of the taskforce are holding discussions on different models of power-sharing, including the French Model where the executive power rests on the president and is aided by the prime minister with limited powers to run the day-to-day administration, said an unnamed leader.
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June - 15 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai remarked that leaders of major political parties, including his party (Maoists) are striving to dissolve the Constituent Assembly (CA). He claimed that leaders of all th
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai remarked that leaders of major political parties, including his party (Maoists) are striving to dissolve the Constituent Assembly (CA). He claimed that leaders of all the major parties seemed to be in favour of dissolving the CA rather than saving it. “It was not only Kamal Thapa was in favour of dissolving the Constituent Assembly (CA),” he said, adding, “Some leaders of all the parties—be it Congress, UML, Maoists or Madhesh-based parties—were conveying their intentions to dissolve the CA.”
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June - 15 
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told Parliament that, "Permanent and qualitative change will come by in the country's law and order if the war crimes trial ends." She said her government wanted to hold the trial of 1971 Liberation War crimina
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina told Parliament that, "Permanent and qualitative change will come by in the country's law and order if the war crimes trial ends." She said her government wanted to hold the trial of 1971 Liberation War criminals "as a unique symbol of establishing rule of law and we are trying our level best to complete the process". She further added that Bangladesh was lauded globally for the counter-terrorism measures and its stance and warned that none would be allowed to use either Bangladesh’s land or that of another to carry out terrorist activities.
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June - 15 
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Assistant Secretary, Abdul Quader Molla told the War Crimes Investigators that it was his namesake who committed the War Crimes (WCs) in 1971. An Investigator stated that, “He [Quader] admitted that several heinous crimes includ
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Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Assistant Secretary, Abdul Quader Molla told the War Crimes Investigators that it was his namesake who committed the War Crimes (WCs) in 1971. An Investigator stated that, “He [Quader] admitted that several heinous crimes including crimes against humanity and genocide took place in Mirpur. But he claimed that another Quader Molla of the area was involved in it, not him”.
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June - 15 
Police arrested two cadres of banned outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir, identified as Mohammad Salahuddin Khan alias Panna and Khaled Zubaer and seized some posters and books on Jihad (Holy War) from their possession in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur on June 15, reports Da
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Police arrested two cadres of banned outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir, identified as Mohammad Salahuddin Khan alias Panna and Khaled Zubaer and seized some posters and books on Jihad (Holy War) from their possession in Dhaka’s Mohammadpur on June 15, reports Daily Star.
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June - 15 
A team of Dutch officials investigating the financial network of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders in the Netherlands arrived in on June 15 Sri Lanka to interrogate former and current LTTE leaders in the country, Colombo Page report
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A team of Dutch officials investigating the financial network of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leaders in the Netherlands arrived in on June 15 Sri Lanka to interrogate former and current LTTE leaders in the country, Colombo Page reported. According to Dutch media reports the team is in Sri Lanka to investigate funding activities and weapons procurement by LTTE leaders based in the Netherlands during the conflict.
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June - 15 
In the wake of a documentary aired by Britain's Channel 4 on Sri Lanka's war, the United Nations on June 15 renewed its call for Sri Lanka to investigate the alleged violations of human rights during the last phase of the three-decade long conflict w
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In the wake of a documentary aired by Britain's Channel 4 on Sri Lanka's war, the United Nations on June 15 renewed its call for Sri Lanka to investigate the alleged violations of human rights during the last phase of the three-decade long conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants, according to Colombo Page. Responding to media queries at the press briefing about the documentary, Martin Nesirky, the Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General ban Ki-moon said the UN Chief was aware of the documentary.
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June - 16 
A contingent of 40/50 armed Maoists attacked the Nadaul railway station and set ablaze a part of the railway station in Jehanabad District on the Patna-Gaya route, disrupting rail traffic on the early hours of the day, during a bandh (general shutdow
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A contingent of 40/50 armed Maoists attacked the Nadaul railway station and set ablaze a part of the railway station in Jehanabad District on the Patna-Gaya route, disrupting rail traffic on the early hours of the day, during a bandh (general shutdown) called in Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, protesting against the arrest of politburo member Jagdish Yadav alias Jagdish Master, who was arrested in Gaya District in the night of June 12, reports Economic Times. In addition, the Maoists took hostage Rajesh Kumar, the station master for a few hours, ransacked the station, and set ablaze the booking counter and the panel room, and damaged the documents stored in there.
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June - 16 
A group of 70 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up four cell towers in Imamganj area, one in Banke Bazaar and one in the Dobhi block (administrative division) in Gaya District on June 16.
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A group of 70 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up four cell towers in Imamganj area, one in Banke Bazaar and one in the Dobhi block (administrative division) in Gaya District on June 16.
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June - 16 
A militant of Anti Talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) was killed by Security Forces (SFs) at Number 3 Salaikhati village in the Biswanath Chariali Police Station in Sonitpur District on June 16, reports Telegraph. The id
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A militant of Anti Talk Faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) was killed by Security Forces (SFs) at Number 3 Salaikhati village in the Biswanath Chariali Police Station in Sonitpur District on June 16, reports Telegraph. The identity of the slain militant is yet to be confirmed.
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June - 16 
About 40 to 50 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up Lohiya Samta High School building at Ketar village under the Bhawnathpur Police Station area of Garhwa District in the night of June 16, reports Times of India. "The inc
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About 40 to 50 armed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up Lohiya Samta High School building at Ketar village under the Bhawnathpur Police Station area of Garhwa District in the night of June 16, reports Times of India. "The incident was carried out under the leadership of the Maoist inter-state zonal head Munna Vishwakarma," sources said, adding that the Maoists had arrived at Bhawnathpur from Bihar's Navhata-Chutia Police Station area after crossing river Sone. "The Maoists used three can bombs containing ammonium nitrate," said Garhwa Superintendent of Police (SP) Richar Lakra. Sources also said that construction of a Police Station at Ketar was under process. When the Maoists came to know that the action plan to set up a Police Station, they blew up the school building to register their presence in the area.
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June - 16 
Around 100 armed Maoists attacked the Kothi Police Station in Gaya District where one company each of the Bihar Military Police, District Armed Police and Special Auxiliary Force were stationed, City Superintendent of Police Ratnamani Sanjeev said.
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Around 100 armed Maoists attacked the Kothi Police Station in Gaya District where one company each of the Bihar Military Police, District Armed Police and Special Auxiliary Force were stationed, City Superintendent of Police Ratnamani Sanjeev said.
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June - 16 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi met Home Minister P Chidambaram to work out the modalities of talks with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), reports Assam Tribune. The meeting, held at the North Block, was also joined by Joint Secretary (North-east),
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi met Home Minister P Chidambaram to work out the modalities of talks with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), reports Assam Tribune. The meeting, held at the North Block, was also joined by Joint Secretary (North-east), Shambhu Singh.
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June - 16 
Following the appointment of the new ‘chief’ of al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, intelligence sources fear that India may figure as a potential target of the international terrorist outfit, The Hindu reported. Fears that al-Qaeda will choose India as a t
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Following the appointment of the new ‘chief’ of al Qaeda, Ayman al-Zawahiri, intelligence sources fear that India may figure as a potential target of the international terrorist outfit, The Hindu reported. Fears that al-Qaeda will choose India as a theatre to expand had been mounting since 2011, when al-Zawahiri's former deputy, al-Masri released an audiotape claiming responsibility for the 2009 bombing of a café in Pune in Maharashtra.
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In a major breakthrough, Manipur Police commandos seized mortar shells, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), pressure bombs and sophisticated arms from an isolated area in Bishnupur District on June 17, reportsTimes of India. The seizure was made after
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In a major breakthrough, Manipur Police commandos seized mortar shells, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), pressure bombs and sophisticated arms from an isolated area in Bishnupur District on June 17, reportsTimes of India. The seizure was made after three sympathizers of a militant group were arrested by SFs early on June 16.
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June - 16 
In a meeting on June 16, officials of India and Nepal decided to monitor the activities of Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) on the porous India-Nepal border, Times of India reported. At the 40th meeting between the off
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In a meeting on June 16, officials of India and Nepal decided to monitor the activities of Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) on the porous India-Nepal border, Times of India reported. At the 40th meeting between the officials of the two countries, it was also decided to step up vigil, as anti-national elements quite often took undue advantage of the porous border.
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June - 16 
National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) on June 16 called a 48-hour railway and national highway bandh in the state on June 20 to press for an immediate grant of a state of Bodoland for Bodo people under Articles 2 and 3 of the Ind
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National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) on June 16 called a 48-hour railway and national highway bandh in the state on June 20 to press for an immediate grant of a state of Bodoland for Bodo people under Articles 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution, reports Times of India.
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June - 16 
Police sources said that the Maoists destroyed a cell tower in Aurangabad District in the State.
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Police sources said that the Maoists destroyed a cell tower in Aurangabad District in the State.
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June - 16 
Ramswaroop Yadav alias Vikas Yadav, ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Maoists, was arrested by the Police from Pachokhar village under Dev block in Aurangabad District on June 15, reports Times of India. Yadav was involved in five dozen cases of Maoist vi
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Ramswaroop Yadav alias Vikas Yadav, ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Maoists, was arrested by the Police from Pachokhar village under Dev block in Aurangabad District on June 15, reports Times of India. Yadav was involved in five dozen cases of Maoist violence in the State, including an incident of bomb explosion where eight persons (seven of them children) were killed at Pachokhar village under Deo Police Station during State Assembly election 2010. He was also involved in an attack on Central Reserve Police Force base camp at Madanpur, besides being involved in bomb blasts at different schools in the District. Yadav was carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head. Five kilograms of explosive, a country-made pistol and several Maoists literature were recovered from him, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, Magadh Range) Umesh Kumar said, adds PTI.
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June - 16 
Restrictions on movement of passenger trains during night in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand will continue till June 23, a railway statement said in Kolkata on June 16, reports Zee News
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Restrictions on movement of passenger trains during night in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected areas of West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand will continue till June 23, a railway statement said in Kolkata on June 16, reports Zee News. "In view of security reasons, running of the passenger trains on Kharagpur-Adra, Chakradharpur-Rourkela and Kharagpur-Tata sections will continue to be suspended 10 pm to 5 am till June 23," a South Eastern Railway (SER) statement said.
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June - 16 
Security Forces arrested a HNLC area commander, Alex Hahshah for assaulting two women in Nongjri village in West Khasi District on June 16.
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Security Forces arrested a HNLC area commander, Alex Hahshah for assaulting two women in Nongjri village in West Khasi District on June 16.
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June - 16 
Security Forces arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Captain K.S. Yaoreingam, in Dimapur District, on charges of possessing illegal country-made pistol (9 mm) with magazine and seven live r
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Security Forces arrested one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Captain K.S. Yaoreingam, in Dimapur District, on charges of possessing illegal country-made pistol (9 mm) with magazine and seven live rounds of ammunitions on June 16.
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June - 16 
SFs arrested two PREPAK militants on June 16 from the general area of Sabungkhok of Ukhrul District. The arrestees were identified as Laitonjam Dhananjoy alias Mangal (32) and Yendrembam Mahendra alias Meiraba (28).
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SFs arrested two PREPAK militants on June 16 from the general area of Sabungkhok of Ukhrul District. The arrestees were identified as Laitonjam Dhananjoy alias Mangal (32) and Yendrembam Mahendra alias Meiraba (28).
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June - 16 
SFs busted an inter-State fake currency racket in Hailakandi District and arrested a person, identified as Kamal Uddin Laskar (28), in connection with the case on June 11, reports Assam Tribune. SFs recovered fake notes worth INR 1.50 lakh from the p
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SFs busted an inter-State fake currency racket in Hailakandi District and arrested a person, identified as Kamal Uddin Laskar (28), in connection with the case on June 11, reports Assam Tribune. SFs recovered fake notes worth INR 1.50 lakh from the possession of the arrested person.
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June - 16 
SFs destroyed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) hideout at Beli forests in Doda District and recovered ammunition of AK and Pika rifles and .303 gun.
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SFs destroyed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) hideout at Beli forests in Doda District and recovered ammunition of AK and Pika rifles and .303 gun.
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June - 16 
SFs have recovered arms and ammunition from a general area of Kanth Bagh in Baramulla District. The recoveries made from the spot include one Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), one pistol, three pistol magazines, 33 pistol rounds, eight AK magazine
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SFs have recovered arms and ammunition from a general area of Kanth Bagh in Baramulla District. The recoveries made from the spot include one Underbarrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), one pistol, three pistol magazines, 33 pistol rounds, eight AK magazines, 344 AK rounds, one Wireless set, three hand grenades and three UBGL grenades. Police has registered a case in this regard.
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June - 16 
SFs recovered a huge cache of concealed arms and ammunitions in Bishnupur District on June 16, reports Kanglaonline. The recovered weapons included 25 numbers of mortar shells, 11 numbers of PRG shells, 13 numbers of RPG shell extensors, five numbers
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SFs recovered a huge cache of concealed arms and ammunitions in Bishnupur District on June 16, reports Kanglaonline. The recovered weapons included 25 numbers of mortar shells, 11 numbers of PRG shells, 13 numbers of RPG shell extensors, five numbers of US carbine magazines, 52 numbers of lathod shells, two numbers of pressure bombs, three numbers of UMG magazine, two SLR magazines, one M-16 Riflea and one AK-56 Rifles, a big sized shell and 30 numbers of AK ammunition.
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June - 16 
SFs rescued both the executives of Anupam Bricks and Concrete Industries Limited (ABCIL), who were abducted on June 6 from the suspected Bru militants belonging to the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) in Hailkandi District on June 16.
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SFs rescued both the executives of Anupam Bricks and Concrete Industries Limited (ABCIL), who were abducted on June 6 from the suspected Bru militants belonging to the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) in Hailkandi District on June 16.
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June - 16 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted 100 tribals from Duppatota village under Dornapal Police limits in Dantewada District on June 16. Over 150 rifle-carrying Maoists marched villagers into the forest after threatening the
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres abducted 100 tribals from Duppatota village under Dornapal Police limits in Dantewada District on June 16. Over 150 rifle-carrying Maoists marched villagers into the forest after threatening their family members against following. The Andhra Pradesh Police has intensified their combing operations on the Andhra-Chhattisgarh border.
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June - 16 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a bid to blow up the railway tracks, were able to damage only two slabs near the Mohammadganj Railway Station in Palamau District on June 16, during the 24-hour bandh (general shutdown) calle
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a bid to blow up the railway tracks, were able to damage only two slabs near the Mohammadganj Railway Station in Palamau District on June 16, during the 24-hour bandh (general shutdown) called in Jharkhand, Bihar and north Chhattisgarh.
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June - 16 
The Maoists set ablaze a generator set of a mobile tower of a private telecom company in the District, Superintendent of Police Anup T Mathew said.
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The Maoists set ablaze a generator set of a mobile tower of a private telecom company in the District, Superintendent of Police Anup T Mathew said.
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June - 16 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Hamla forest range of Handwara area in Kupwara District on June 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Two rifles and other war like stores were recovered from the en
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Hamla forest range of Handwara area in Kupwara District on June 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Two rifles and other war like stores were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 16 
Yalam Veeranna alias Ramu, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of North Telangana Special Zone Committee (NTSZC) surrendered before the Police in Warangal District on June 16. Ramu carried a reward of INR 200, 000 cash on his h
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Yalam Veeranna alias Ramu, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘commander’ of North Telangana Special Zone Committee (NTSZC) surrendered before the Police in Warangal District on June 16. Ramu carried a reward of INR 200, 000 cash on his head, the Police said. He had joined in the Maoists movement in 2000 and worked in different Local Guerrilla Squads (LGS) and dalam (squad). Ramu was arrested earlier in 2001 when he was transporting essential commodities to the Maoists. He was released after seven months in jail, but he again joined the Maoists, the Police said. Ramu was reportedly involved in 17 major offences, including murders and bomb explosions. Ramu also attempted to kill one Police personnel by triggering landmine at Murmuru village in the District in 2006, the Police added.
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June - 16 
A blast in a NATO oil tanker destroyed a trailer and a car in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency. An explosive device fitted to the tanker carrying more than forty thousand litres of fuel to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, was detonated on Landikotal B
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A blast in a NATO oil tanker destroyed a trailer and a car in Landikotal town of Khyber Agency. An explosive device fitted to the tanker carrying more than forty thousand litres of fuel to Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, was detonated on Landikotal Bazaar bypass. However, no casualties were reported in the incident.
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June - 16 
A former Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) activist Pervaiz Fateh was shot dead in North Nazimabad within the limits of Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan.
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A former Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) activist Pervaiz Fateh was shot dead in North Nazimabad within the limits of Shahrah-e-Noor Jahan.
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June - 16 
A man was shot dead near Kashti Chowk within the limits of Napier Police Station.
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A man was shot dead near Kashti Chowk within the limits of Napier Police Station.
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June - 16 
An unidentified bullet-riddled body of a man was found near the Government Boys School, Kala Board within Saudabad Police limits.
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An unidentified bullet-riddled body of a man was found near the Government Boys School, Kala Board within Saudabad Police limits.
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June - 16 
Ayman al-Zawahri took over the command of al Qaeda after the killing of Osama bin Laden in a United States (US) led operation on May 1, a website Ansar al-Mujahideen affiliated with al Qaeda said on June 16, reports Daily Times. Zawahri vowed to pre
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Ayman al-Zawahri took over the command of al Qaeda after the killing of Osama bin Laden in a United States (US) led operation on May 1, a website Ansar al-Mujahideen affiliated with al Qaeda said on June 16, reports Daily Times. Zawahri vowed to press ahead with al Qaeda’s campaign against the US and its allies. “The general leadership of al Qaeda group, after the completion of consultation, announces that Sheikh Ayman Zawahri has assumed responsibility for command of the group,” the website Ansar al-Mujahideen said in a statement posted on the website. Zawahri’s whereabouts are unknown, although he has long been thought to be hiding along the border between Afghanistan and Pakistan. The US is offering a $25 million reward for any information leading to his capture or conviction.
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June - 16 
In the ongoing violence in Karachi, Daily Times on June 16 reported death of seven more persons, taking the death toll to 34. It was reported that that armed assailants took positions in various buildings in Orangi town area and fired bullets resulta
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In the ongoing violence in Karachi, Daily Times on June 16 reported death of seven more persons, taking the death toll to 34. It was reported that that armed assailants took positions in various buildings in Orangi town area and fired bullets resultantly leading to fire in a garbage warehouse located near the Fire Brigade Office where one Zahir Shah, an activist of the Awami National Party (ANP), sustained injuries and later became the victim of crossfire and died. Also, two fire fighters, Muhammad Hussain and Ali Manzil, sustained bullet wounds.
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June - 16 
Jamaluddin was shot dead at MPR Colony, Orangi Town.
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Jamaluddin was shot dead at MPR Colony, Orangi Town.
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June - 16 
Kalri Police found the bullet riddled body of a man identified as Imran Azam near Niazi Chowk in Bagh-e-Lyari area.
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Kalri Police found the bullet riddled body of a man identified as Imran Azam near Niazi Chowk in Bagh-e-Lyari area.
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June - 16 
More than 300 militants crossed the border from Kunar province of Afghanistan to Khar area of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) at around 4:00am on June 16, resulting in hours of clashes that left 15 persons dead, reports Th
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More than 300 militants crossed the border from Kunar province of Afghanistan to Khar area of Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) at around 4:00am on June 16, resulting in hours of clashes that left 15 persons dead, reports The Express Tribune. The dead included nine militants, three lashkar volunteers, a soldier and two women, sources said.
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June - 16 
Pakistan on June 16 indicated that terrorism was not part of the agenda for the Foreign Secretary-level engagement with India that was expected to take place this month (June), reports The Hindu. This was the categorical response of Foreign Office sp
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Pakistan on June 16 indicated that terrorism was not part of the agenda for the Foreign Secretary-level engagement with India that was expected to take place this month (June), reports The Hindu. This was the categorical response of Foreign Office spokesperson Tehmina Janjua to a specific question on whether the fresh evidence provided by India on the Mumbai 2008 terror attacks would be discussed at the Foreign Secretary talks. The focus would be on Jammu and Kashmir, peace and security, and promotion of friendly exchanges. Asked if Pakistan was open to discussing the fresh evidence being cited by India, Ms. Janjua's response was that matters relating to terrorism had been discussed at the Home/Interior Secretary-level engagement and whatever New Delhi provided as fresh evidence or new information was sent to the Interior Ministry where it was examined on the basis of ground realities.
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June - 16 
Quetta Police on June 16 arrested five Afghan nationals who crossed into Pakistan from Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District at Balaili check post without possessing legal travelling documents.
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Quetta Police on June 16 arrested five Afghan nationals who crossed into Pakistan from Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District at Balaili check post without possessing legal travelling documents.
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June - 16 
Salman alias Dada Baloch, an operative of Ghaffar Zikri gang affiliated with Raja Pathan was shot dead on Shah Abdul Latif Bhattai Road within the limits of Baghdadi Police Station.
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Salman alias Dada Baloch, an operative of Ghaffar Zikri gang affiliated with Raja Pathan was shot dead on Shah Abdul Latif Bhattai Road within the limits of Baghdadi Police Station.
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June - 16 
Suspected militants abducted and later slit the throat of a telephone lineman, identified as Gul Zamin, in the Bara area of Khyber Agency.
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Suspected militants abducted and later slit the throat of a telephone lineman, identified as Gul Zamin, in the Bara area of Khyber Agency.
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June - 16 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) agreed to back Zawahri as al Qaeda’s new leader and vowed to carry out attacks against Western targets. TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan described Zawahri as a ‘capable person’ and said the former Egyptian doctor would
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) agreed to back Zawahri as al Qaeda’s new leader and vowed to carry out attacks against Western targets. TTP spokesman Ehsanullah Ehsan described Zawahri as a ‘capable person’ and said the former Egyptian doctor would inspire the group to take on the West. “We have been carrying out our activities, which will gather more momentum. We will get revenge for the oppression by the West,” said Ehsanullah over the phone from an undisclosed location. Omar Khalid Khorasani, a senior TTP commander, recently said a few days back that Zawahri would be the group’s ‘chief and supreme leader’.
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June - 16 
The Pakistan Sports Board Deputy Director General and a former Olympian Syed Abrar Hussain Shah was shot dead near Nawab Nauroz Khan Stadium in Quetta on June 16.
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The Pakistan Sports Board Deputy Director General and a former Olympian Syed Abrar Hussain Shah was shot dead near Nawab Nauroz Khan Stadium in Quetta on June 16.
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June - 16 
Three women were killed and two children sustained injuries when a mortar shell fired by a militant group hit their house in Tirah in Orakzair Agency.
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Three women were killed and two children sustained injuries when a mortar shell fired by a militant group hit their house in Tirah in Orakzair Agency.
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June - 16 
Two NATO oil tankers carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan were on their way from Karachi to Kandahar when armed militants set them on fire near Nautal area of Dera Murad Jamali in Naseerabad District.
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Two NATO oil tankers carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan were on their way from Karachi to Kandahar when armed militants set them on fire near Nautal area of Dera Murad Jamali in Naseerabad District.
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June - 16 
Unidentified terrorists blew up a 16-inch diameter gas pipeline in Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District, suspending gas supply to the gas purification plant in Sui. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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Unidentified terrorists blew up a 16-inch diameter gas pipeline in Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District, suspending gas supply to the gas purification plant in Sui. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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June - 16 
US on June 16 expressed apprehension that the nuclear weapons and technology of Pakistan might fall into the hands of terrorists and thus stressed on having the lines of communications open with Islamabad, reports Times of India. "It's a country wit
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US on June 16 expressed apprehension that the nuclear weapons and technology of Pakistan might fall into the hands of terrorists and thus stressed on having the lines of communications open with Islamabad, reports Times of India. "It's a country with an awful lot of terrorists on that border," Admiral Mike Mullen Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at a joint Pentagon news conference with the Defence Secretary, Robert Gates. "Things that I fear in the future, it's the proliferation of that technology, and it's the opportunity and the potential that it could fall into the hands of terrorists, many of whom are alive and well and seek that in that region. And that's of great interest, I think, to our country and certainly to the rest of the world," Mullen said in response to a question.
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June - 16 
President Ram Baran Yadav on June 17 expressed serious concern over political parties unable to come to an agreement on the issue of peace process and constitution drafting.
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President Ram Baran Yadav on June 17 expressed serious concern over political parties unable to come to an agreement on the issue of peace process and constitution drafting.
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June - 16 
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) on June 16 claimed that the number of armed outfits operating across the country has significantly come down, thanks to the government’s operations against the groups that were launched nationwide one-and-a-half ye
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) on June 16 claimed that the number of armed outfits operating across the country has significantly come down, thanks to the government’s operations against the groups that were launched nationwide one-and-a-half years ago, reports Kantipuronline.com. While there were 108 groups earlier, only 26 of them are active now. According to MoHA Joint Secretary Sudhir Shah, who is also in charge of the Peace and Security Division at the ministry, only 10 armed outfits are active in the eastern hilly region while 16 are still operating in the Tarai and Madhes belt. The revelation was made on June 16 in a meeting of the Central Security Committee led by Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara.
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June - 16 
Top three leaders of the Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on June 16 expressed their commitment to take the party ahead in unison, dispelling the speculations about deep divide within the party, reports Kantipuronline. The leaders, wh
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Top three leaders of the Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on June 16 expressed their commitment to take the party ahead in unison, dispelling the speculations about deep divide within the party, reports Kantipuronline. The leaders, who until recently were coping with ideological dispute, said in one voice that the party will not split under any circumstances. Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that he would make every possible effort in his capacity as the party chairman to keep the party unity intact. He vowed to strengthen the party saying that the weakening of Maoists will weaken the nation. Party Vice Chairman Mohan Baidya also claimed the party would not split even if there are ideological differences within the party and said that they would continue the revolution. Stating that the debates and conflicts in the recent times within the party have raised many concerns and questions, he said that conflicts are needed in any institution to improve it. Another Vice Chairman, Baburam Bhattarai, said that ideological debates are important within the party. He assured the cadres that the party would not split despite the conflicts within the party. “Rest assured. The party will not split under any circumstances,” said Bhattarai.
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June - 16 
The hearing on a writ petition challenging the validity of the insertion of Islam as state religion by the 8th Amendment of the Constitution began with deliberations by the amici curiae (friends of the court) at the High Court in Dhaka on June 16, re
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The hearing on a writ petition challenging the validity of the insertion of Islam as state religion by the 8th Amendment of the Constitution began with deliberations by the amici curiae (friends of the court) at the High Court in Dhaka on June 16, reports Daily Star. The amici curiae expressed the identical view that the issue should be left for Parliament to decide as it enjoys the sovereign authority to amend the Constitution.
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June - 17 
Describing Panchayats (village level local self-Government institution) as the basic units of development, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on June 17 re-affirmed his Government's commitment to make these grass root institutions powerful enough to delive
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Describing Panchayats (village level local self-Government institution) as the basic units of development, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on June 17 re-affirmed his Government's commitment to make these grass root institutions powerful enough to deliver effectively and democratically, reported Daily Excelsior. He said that his constant interactions with the elected public representatives at Assembly constituency level is to get first hand appraisal of the views of panches (members of Panchayats) land sarpanches (heads of Panchayats) regarding establishment of powerful Panchayat system in the State. "For non-existence of Panchayats in the State we had to incur comprehensive losses in terms of Central grants. By the establishment of Panchayati Raj we are expecting about INR 400 to INR 500 crores annually in the sector", he said.
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June - 17 
Four members of the proscribed PREPAK were reportedly arrested during separate operations on June 17 from Manipur University campus in Imphal West District, identified as Yumkhaibam Mohen alias Ibai (42) Puyam Keke alias Khamba alias Bishrup (37), As
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Four members of the proscribed PREPAK were reportedly arrested during separate operations on June 17 from Manipur University campus in Imphal West District, identified as Yumkhaibam Mohen alias Ibai (42) Puyam Keke alias Khamba alias Bishrup (37), Ashem Sanajaoba Singh alias Goroba (34) and Konsham Ibohal Singh (52). One .9mm pistol with one magazine and two live rounds were recovered from the possession of Konsam Ibohal.
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June - 17 
In the District, SFs arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Loitongbam Munindro Meitei alias Rocky.
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In the District, SFs arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Loitongbam Munindro Meitei alias Rocky.
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June - 17 
on June 17, SFs arrested one cadre of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) identified as Takhellambam Anjoy Singh alias Aden (30).
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on June 17, SFs arrested one cadre of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) identified as Takhellambam Anjoy Singh alias Aden (30).
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June - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Gurumayum Prabha Devi (40) and Md Adbul Kalam (28), in Imphal West District on June 17, reports Kanglaonline. SFs recovered three Chinese hand grenade
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Gurumayum Prabha Devi (40) and Md Adbul Kalam (28), in Imphal West District on June 17, reports Kanglaonline. SFs recovered three Chinese hand grenade from their possession.
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June - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) attached to a programmable timer device from the Guwahati-bound 5657 UP Kanchanjunga Express near Kamakhya station in Guwahati on June 17, reports Assam Tribune. The explos
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful improvised explosive device (IED) attached to a programmable timer device from the Guwahati-bound 5657 UP Kanchanjunga Express near Kamakhya station in Guwahati on June 17, reports Assam Tribune. The explosive weighing around 5 kilograms was set in a container found inside a bag. The bomb was fitted with three detonators and was aimed at triggering mass casualty as a huge number of passengers were aboard. APA claims responsibility of bomb.
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June - 17 
Sevanand Murmu, the Kokrajhar area ‘section commander’ of the Adivasi People’s Army (APA), informed the mediapersons that the bomb which was recovered from the Kanchanjunga train in Guwahati Station was planned by their organization to press for thei
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Sevanand Murmu, the Kokrajhar area ‘section commander’ of the Adivasi People’s Army (APA), informed the mediapersons that the bomb which was recovered from the Kanchanjunga train in Guwahati Station was planned by their organization to press for their demands of ST status and autonomous council, which were not given any importance by the Government.
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June - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two vehicles and machinery of a drilling company in Latehar District on June 17. About 50 Maoists went to Parsahi village in the wee hours and set ablaze to a truck, a jeep and two dr
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two vehicles and machinery of a drilling company in Latehar District on June 17. About 50 Maoists went to Parsahi village in the wee hours and set ablaze to a truck, a jeep and two drilling machines of the R K Drilling company engaged in survey of mines, the Police said. Non-payment of extortion was said to be the reason behind the arson.
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June - 17 
The fourth phase of repatriation of Bru refugees which was to begin from June 7 has been caught in cross-fire with demand raised by the Government of Mizoram for rehabilitation package from the Centre for nearly 80 Mizo families who were displaced fr
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The fourth phase of repatriation of Bru refugees which was to begin from June 7 has been caught in cross-fire with demand raised by the Government of Mizoram for rehabilitation package from the Centre for nearly 80 Mizo families who were displaced from Sakhen hill ranges of Tripura in the wake of the ethnic violence of 1997, reports Sentinel.
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June - 17 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) terminated its three ‘regional officials’, Zheheto Aye, Ghukhui and Kikheto Sema, on account of alleged ‘immorality and indiscipline’, reports Nagaland Page.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) terminated its three ‘regional officials’, Zheheto Aye, Ghukhui and Kikheto Sema, on account of alleged ‘immorality and indiscipline’, reports Nagaland Page.
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June - 17 
The Police on June 17 arrested a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Poonam Yadav, from Rafiganj in Aurangabad District. Yadav was arrested while visiting a cattle fair posing as a buyer to meet a colleague. Police said Yad
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The Police on June 17 arrested a top cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Poonam Yadav, from Rafiganj in Aurangabad District. Yadav was arrested while visiting a cattle fair posing as a buyer to meet a colleague. Police said Yadav, a native of Masaundha village under Rafiganj Police Station, was wanted in several cases of Maoist violence in Aurangabad. His name reportedly figures in the murder of the then divisional forest officer (DFO) of Shahabad range, Sanjay Singh, at Rahel village in Rohtas District in 2002.
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June - 17 
Vice President of Anti Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), Pradip Gogoi said that Arabinda Rajkhowa-led ULFA was ready to declare ceasefire with the Government for the sake of peace talks and Rajkhowa was having the power to t
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Vice President of Anti Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF), Pradip Gogoi said that Arabinda Rajkhowa-led ULFA was ready to declare ceasefire with the Government for the sake of peace talks and Rajkhowa was having the power to take any decision on peace talks.
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June - 17 
A top US Senator Diannne Feinstein said that Ayman al-Zawahri, is likely hiding in Pakistan and can be arrested by Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) if it "really wants" to do so.
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A top US Senator Diannne Feinstein said that Ayman al-Zawahri, is likely hiding in Pakistan and can be arrested by Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) if it "really wants" to do so.
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June - 17 
Al Qaeda suspects Pakistan may have been involved in the United States (US) raid that killed Osama bin Laden on May 1 and fears that the Pakistanis may assist future operations as well, said US Defence Secretary Robert Gates on June 17, reports Dawn.
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Al Qaeda suspects Pakistan may have been involved in the United States (US) raid that killed Osama bin Laden on May 1 and fears that the Pakistanis may assist future operations as well, said US Defence Secretary Robert Gates on June 17, reports Dawn. “There is some indication that al Qaeda is worried that because of the way we went after Bin Laden, their suspicion is that the Pakistanis may have been involved in it,” he said, adding, the al Qaeda militants were “worried that the Pakistanis may betray them as well”.
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June - 17 
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) West Zone Karachi, Sultan Khwaja, on June 17 said that an investigation team had completed a probe into Sarfaraz Shah “fake encounter” on June 8 and demanded for the arrest of all the accused persons to jail custody til
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Deputy Inspector General (DIG) West Zone Karachi, Sultan Khwaja, on June 17 said that an investigation team had completed a probe into Sarfaraz Shah “fake encounter” on June 8 and demanded for the arrest of all the accused persons to jail custody till June 18, reports Daily Times. The accused included six Sindh Rangers’ officials - Bahaur Rehman, Liaquat Ali, Mohammad Tariq, Manthar Ali, Shahid Zafar, Afzal Khan and two civilians - Afsar Khan and Alam Zaib who claimed to have registered a fake case against the victim.
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June - 17 
Four militants were killed and five others were injured when jet fighters bombed suspected hideouts near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency, according to Dawn. The SFs continued their operation agai
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Four militants were killed and five others were injured when jet fighters bombed suspected hideouts near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in the Baizai tehsil (revenue unit) of Mohmand Agency, according to Dawn. The SFs continued their operation against militants and fighter planes targeted hideouts in Wali Dad Meena, Metai and Shonkrai areas of Baizai tehsil.
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June - 17 
Kunar (Afghanistan) Provincial Police Chief General Ewaz Muhammad said on June 17 that four children were killed in Sirkanay area by a rocket fired from Pakistan, according to Daily Times. He added more than 100 rockets were fired from Pakistan’s sid
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Kunar (Afghanistan) Provincial Police Chief General Ewaz Muhammad said on June 17 that four children were killed in Sirkanay area by a rocket fired from Pakistan, according to Daily Times. He added more than 100 rockets were fired from Pakistan’s side of the border into Afghanistan territory over the last few days. General Aminullah Amarkhil, an Afghanistan border Police official said that the rockets come from an area where the Pakistani Army is fighting insurgents. He, however, did not name the area.
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June - 17 
Militants fired rocket into Riaz Shaheed Police check Post in Sarband area of Peshawar, according to The News. Subsequently, the Police opened fire and the gun-battle continued for almost half an hour. However, no casualty was reported.
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Militants fired rocket into Riaz Shaheed Police check Post in Sarband area of Peshawar, according to The News. Subsequently, the Police opened fire and the gun-battle continued for almost half an hour. However, no casualty was reported.
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June - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) backed by artillery killed 12 militants during a search operation in the Mamund area of the Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 17, Daily Times reports. Government official Tariq Khan said the ope
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Security Forces (SFs) backed by artillery killed 12 militants during a search operation in the Mamund area of the Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 17, Daily Times reports. Government official Tariq Khan said the operation was launched after fresh intelligence reports on terrorists coming from Afghanistan to the area to target tribal militiamen and troops stationed there. “We are deploying additional security forces in our villages and towns located near the Afghan border to protect our areas,” he said, adding that tribal elders were asked to remain vigilant and alert authorities of any terrorist movement. As reported earlier, more than 200 terrorists launched a cross-border attack into Pakistan on a village in the same area on June 16, killing five people in the second such raid in two weeks.
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June - 17 
The Army said on June 17 it had acted on US intelligence about bomb factories in Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and neutralised two of them, but denied US media reports that the information was leaked to militants, according
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The Army said on June 17 it had acted on US intelligence about bomb factories in Waziristan in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and neutralised two of them, but denied US media reports that the information was leaked to militants, according to Dawn. “Intelligence information was received regarding four compounds suspected of being used as IED making facilities. Operations were launched on all. Two were found to be used as IED making facilities and have been destroyed. Information on the other two proved to be incorrect,” the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in statement.
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June - 17 
The driver of a NATO oil tanker carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan was going to Kandahar (Afghanistan) from Karachi (Sindh) was killed when unidentified militants opened fire on the tanker in Akhtarabad area of Quetta on June 17.
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The driver of a NATO oil tanker carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan was going to Kandahar (Afghanistan) from Karachi (Sindh) was killed when unidentified militants opened fire on the tanker in Akhtarabad area of Quetta on June 17.
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June - 17 
The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Sindh Rangers on June 17 submitted comments at the Sindh High Court (SHC) about the abduction of Azib Ahmed Qudwai, a student of Hamdard University who was abducted on April 2, 2011. According to sources, Lie
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The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Sindh Rangers on June 17 submitted comments at the Sindh High Court (SHC) about the abduction of Azib Ahmed Qudwai, a student of Hamdard University who was abducted on April 2, 2011. According to sources, Lieutenant Colonel Mirza Waseem Baig on behalf of ISI submitted comments and said, “Qudwai has neither been arrested nor has been kept in the custody of ISI.” However, Qudwai’s father had filed a constitutional petition against Director Generals ISI, Military Intelligence and Inspector General of Police, Sindh for seeking whereabouts of his son.
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June - 17 
The ISPR strongly refuted reports in the media quoting unnamed US sources that element in Pakistan security forces tipped off terrorists helping them to escape the purported IED factories in Waziristan. “This assertion (collusion with militants) is t
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The ISPR strongly refuted reports in the media quoting unnamed US sources that element in Pakistan security forces tipped off terrorists helping them to escape the purported IED factories in Waziristan. “This assertion (collusion with militants) is totally false and malicious and the facts on ground are contrary to it,” the ISPR spokesman said. Reports earlier indicated that US had accused Pakistan Army of the collusion with the militants.
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June - 17 
The Pakistani Foreign Ministry on June 17 lodged a complaint with the American Embassy about a NATO aircraft incursion around 2.5 km inside Pakistani territory, reported Indian Express. Officials in Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Are
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The Pakistani Foreign Ministry on June 17 lodged a complaint with the American Embassy about a NATO aircraft incursion around 2.5 km inside Pakistani territory, reported Indian Express. Officials in Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) said the incursion occurred on June 17 and a few bombs were dropped but no casualties were reported.
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June - 17 
The United Nations (UN) Security Council on June 17 split the international sanctions regime for the Taliban and al Qaeda to encourage the Taliban to join reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan, reported Dawn. The council unanimously passed two resol
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The United Nations (UN) Security Council on June 17 split the international sanctions regime for the Taliban and al Qaeda to encourage the Taliban to join reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan, reported Dawn. The council unanimously passed two resolutions which set up one new blacklist of individuals and organizations accused of links to al Qaeda and a second for those linked to the Taliban militia. The two groups have until now been handled by the same sanctions committee that was set up in 1999 when al Qaeda had major bases in the Taliban. But the international powers wanted to separate them to highlight the divide between al Qaeda’s global jihadist agenda and the Taliban’s focus on Afghanistan. The new resolutions, 1988 and 1989, send “a clear message to the Taliban that there is a future for those who separate from al Qaeda, renounce violence and abide by the Afghan constitution,” said Susan Rice, UN envoy for the United States (US), which led the campaign for the division.
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June - 17 
The United States (US) on June 17 vowed to hunt down and kill new al Qaeda “emir” (chief) Ayman al- Zawahri like it did in the case of Osama bin Laden, reports Indian Express. “He (Zawahiri) and his organisation still threaten us. As we did both seek
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The United States (US) on June 17 vowed to hunt down and kill new al Qaeda “emir” (chief) Ayman al- Zawahri like it did in the case of Osama bin Laden, reports Indian Express. “He (Zawahiri) and his organisation still threaten us. As we did both seek to capture and kill and succeed in killing bin Laden, we certainly do or will do the same thing with Zawahri,” Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
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June - 17 
Unidentified militants blew up two gas pipelines of 16-inch and 8-inch diameter each near Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District, disrupting gas supply to the purification plant.
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Unidentified militants blew up two gas pipelines of 16-inch and 8-inch diameter each near Pir Koh area of Dera Bugti District, disrupting gas supply to the purification plant.
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June - 17 
Unidentified militants fired upon a passenger van coming from Rawalpindi District of Punjab Province in the Kacha Pakha area in Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 17, killing a Policeman and wounding three persons who were traveling in it.
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Unidentified militants fired upon a passenger van coming from Rawalpindi District of Punjab Province in the Kacha Pakha area in Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 17, killing a Policeman and wounding three persons who were traveling in it.
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June - 17 
When asked if the US strategy in Afghanistan could succeed without Pakistan Gates said, “I would say that our strategy is succeeding and Pakistan is playing a contributory role to that,” adding, “It is important to remember that they have 140,000 tro
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When asked if the US strategy in Afghanistan could succeed without Pakistan Gates said, “I would say that our strategy is succeeding and Pakistan is playing a contributory role to that,” adding, “It is important to remember that they have 140,000 troops on that border that, at a minimum, are stirring things up.” The Pakistani troops, he noted, had cleared South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Swat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of religious extremists and “even their presence and manoeuvring” in that region “creates uncertainty” for the militants.
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June - 17 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) urged its youth wing Youth Association Nepal (YAN) to cooperate with the security agency on the investigation of the attack on Nagarik journalist Khilanath Dhakal. Dhakal was attacked on Jun
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) urged its youth wing Youth Association Nepal (YAN) to cooperate with the security agency on the investigation of the attack on Nagarik journalist Khilanath Dhakal. Dhakal was attacked on June 5. The prime accused Parsuram Basnet is a member of the YAN.
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June - 17 
Bilateral meetings between Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Presidents of Russia and China in St. Petersburg leaders of both the countries reassured Sri Lanka of their support in its struggle to defeat the forces of destabilisation work
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Bilateral meetings between Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Presidents of Russia and China in St. Petersburg leaders of both the countries reassured Sri Lanka of their support in its struggle to defeat the forces of destabilisation working from outside the island nation.
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June - 17 
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa requested all communities of Sri Lanka to stand up against elements attempting to revive the remnants of the defeated militant outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who were involved in tarnishing the co
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Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa requested all communities of Sri Lanka to stand up against elements attempting to revive the remnants of the defeated militant outfit Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) who were involved in tarnishing the country’s image in the aftermath of the Government’s victory over terrorism.
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June - 18 
Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on June 18 expressed concern over active involvement of former militants in various crime and anti-social activities in the Valley. He said that these people are getting access to weapons being supplied
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Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on June 18 expressed concern over active involvement of former militants in various crime and anti-social activities in the Valley. He said that these people are getting access to weapons being supplied from across the border adding that militancy is slowly but surely waning. "Militancy has come down and there has been 50 percent decrease in militancy related incidents this year. It has come to our notice that services of ex-militants are being hired by some people in order to carry out various anti-social activities. We have seized weapon of offence in many such cases and they had come from across the border," said the DGP while addressing a press conference held in connection with Police Martyrs Football tournament.
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June - 18 
On the disclosure of the arrested cadre, another RPF cadre identified as Huidrom Basanta Singh alias Amu (34) was also arrested from Chingmeirong Khongnang Ani Karak in Imphal East District on June 18. On questioning, the two admitted to being active
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On the disclosure of the arrested cadre, another RPF cadre identified as Huidrom Basanta Singh alias Amu (34) was also arrested from Chingmeirong Khongnang Ani Karak in Imphal East District on June 18. On questioning, the two admitted to being active members of the RPF and to be presently working under the command of one captain Rishikanta of the outfit.
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June - 18 
Police raided a place in Khagaria District on June 18 and arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ Rameshwar Yadav, alias Subhash alias Lamboo, and his associate Sandeep Yadav, reports PTI. One pistol, 24 rounds of ammu
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Police raided a place in Khagaria District on June 18 and arrested Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ Rameshwar Yadav, alias Subhash alias Lamboo, and his associate Sandeep Yadav, reports PTI. One pistol, 24 rounds of ammunition, two mobile phones besides INR 26,000 in cash and two diaries with Maoist writing were seized from them.
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June - 18 
Senapati District chapter Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) Senapati, Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), Chandel Naga People’s Organisation (CNPO) and Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur (ZBM) has separately submitted a memorandum on June 18 to Prime Minister Manmohan
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Senapati District chapter Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) Senapati, Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), Chandel Naga People’s Organisation (CNPO) and Zeliangrong Baudi, Manipur (ZBM) has separately submitted a memorandum on June 18 to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh apprising him about the ‘alternative arrangement’ demand.
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June - 18 
SFs arrested two cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) on June 18 identified as Kairithonang Thuimei, (29) Telem Premchand Singh alias Telem (34) from Pologround Maning of Paona Bazar.
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SFs arrested two cadres of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) on June 18 identified as Kairithonang Thuimei, (29) Telem Premchand Singh alias Telem (34) from Pologround Maning of Paona Bazar.
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June - 18 
Three top militants of Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Meitei) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Thamnapokpi village in Imphal East District on June 18. They were identified as Sukham Ananta Meitei alias Nanao alias Salai
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Three top militants of Meitei faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Meitei) were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Thamnapokpi village in Imphal East District on June 18. They were identified as Sukham Ananta Meitei alias Nanao alias Salai (20) Keisham Bindu Singh (37) and Okram Somorjit Meitei alias Hemjit Singh alias Somo (24). Two .9mm pistol with several ammunitions were recovered from them.
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June - 18 
A group of militants attacked a Security checkpost in Ladha town in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 18, triggering a gunfight, which killed one soldier and wounded two others, reports Daily Times. “One so
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A group of militants attacked a Security checkpost in Ladha town in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 18, triggering a gunfight, which killed one soldier and wounded two others, reports Daily Times. “One soldier was killed and two were injured in the attack, three militants were also killed in the retaliatory fire,” a Security official said in Peshawar, the main city in the northwest.
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June - 18 
A Pakistani journalist, Waqar Kiani, working for local and international media houses, was allegedly beaten up by the Police on June 18 in Islamabad, after he broke his silence about the July 2008 ordeal when he was apparently abducted and tortured b
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A Pakistani journalist, Waqar Kiani, working for local and international media houses, was allegedly beaten up by the Police on June 18 in Islamabad, after he broke his silence about the July 2008 ordeal when he was apparently abducted and tortured by Intelligence Agencies, reports The Hindu. According to Kiani, four persons wearing Police uniforms and travelling in a Police van stopped him and beat him up. Working for The Guardian in July 2008, Kiani was abducted and tortured for tracking a story about the alleged cooperation between Pakistan and British Intelligence in the detention camps and abuse of suspected militants. When he was let off, Kiani was warned of dire consequences if he spoke about the incident.
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June - 18 
According to United States (US) officials and information retrieved from Osama bin Laden’s Abbottabad compound, al Qaeda in Pakistan has turned to abduction for ransom to offset dwindling cash reserves, reports Dawn. “We’ve seen that their donors hav
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According to United States (US) officials and information retrieved from Osama bin Laden’s Abbottabad compound, al Qaeda in Pakistan has turned to abduction for ransom to offset dwindling cash reserves, reports Dawn. “We’ve seen that their donors have been less dependable and we’re seeing them turning more to kidnapping as a way of keeping the money coming in,” said C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger of Maryland, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee. Experts from the Central Investigation Agency (CIA), National Counter-terrorism Centre, the Treasury Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and military hope to identify important al Qaeda donors, especially wealthy Persian Gulf figures.
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June - 18 
Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on June 18 said that Pakistan is a sovereign state and the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is neither conducting any operation inside the country nor will it be allowed to do so, reports Dawn. Talking to
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Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik on June 18 said that Pakistan is a sovereign state and the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is neither conducting any operation inside the country nor will it be allowed to do so, reports Dawn. Talking to media outside the parliament, he said the law enforcement agencies are conducting operation against illegal immigrants, adding, the people who are living in Pakistan despite their expiry of visa have also been deported. He urged the people to stand with national security agencies and criticism on them without any evidence is unjustified as they are fighting for the survival of the country.
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June - 18 
Police said that terrorists abducted a nine-year-old girl, Sohana Jawed, on her way to school and forced her to wear a suicide bomb vest. The Police quoting the rescued girl said that she managed to escape her captors as they directed her to attack a
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Police said that terrorists abducted a nine-year-old girl, Sohana Jawed, on her way to school and forced her to wear a suicide bomb vest. The Police quoting the rescued girl said that she managed to escape her captors as they directed her to attack a paramilitary checkpoint in Timergarah town of Lower Dir District. Police presented Sohana Jawed, dressed in a blue and white school uniform, at a news conference in Lower Dir district. Jawed, who is in third grade, was on her way to school in Peshawar on June 18 when she was grabbed by two women and forced into a car carrying two men, she said during the news conference.
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June - 18 
The Chief of Army staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on June 18 told a visiting European delegation that “Pakistan wants a stable Afghanistan but not at the cost of Pakistan,” suggesting that Islamabad wants to remain relevant in any peace initiative
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The Chief of Army staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on June 18 told a visiting European delegation that “Pakistan wants a stable Afghanistan but not at the cost of Pakistan,” suggesting that Islamabad wants to remain relevant in any peace initiative and is unlikely to accept a solution that would undermine its strategic interests, reports The Express Tribune. This revelation was made by German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Dirk Niebel, who is currently visiting Pakistan alongside his European Union counterpart.
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June - 18 
Three persons, including two children, were killed and 17 others, including five Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, sustained injuries in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Bismillah Chowk in Panjgur in Balochistan on June 18, reports Daily Times. Lashkar
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Three persons, including two children, were killed and 17 others, including five Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, sustained injuries in a remote-controlled bomb blast in Bismillah Chowk in Panjgur in Balochistan on June 18, reports Daily Times. Lashkar-e-Balochistan claimed responsibility for the attack. Panjgur District Police Officer Jamil Ahmed Zehri said that the remote-controlled bomb was planted in a motorcycle, which was parked in Bismillah Chowk of Chetkhan Bazaar. “Possibly, the FC personnel were targeted in the attack” he said.
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June - 18 
As the deadline to finalise the Army integration model comes closer, it has become certain that the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) will miss the deadline to fix the number of former combatants to integrate and the model of integration, rep
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As the deadline to finalise the Army integration model comes closer, it has become certain that the Army Integration Special Committee (AISC) will miss the deadline to fix the number of former combatants to integrate and the model of integration, reports Nepal News. The committee had set a deadline of June 19 (today) to finalise the integration model and determine the number of former combatants to be integrated. Leaders of the major political parties have blamed each other for the delay. Madhesi Janadhikar Forum – Loktantrik (MJF-Loktantrik) leader and AISC member Jitendra Dev claimed, the process has been delayed due to the internal rift in the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M).
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June - 19 
A report said Maoists abducted three villagers identified as Poonam Doga (55), Hemla Gudia (50) and Semal Laxman (40) from Nayapara Relief Camp near the Raipur District Headquarters. They also said the villagers did not report the incident to Police
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A report said Maoists abducted three villagers identified as Poonam Doga (55), Hemla Gudia (50) and Semal Laxman (40) from Nayapara Relief Camp near the Raipur District Headquarters. They also said the villagers did not report the incident to Police and are searching on their own. “The report about civilian’s kidnapping [abduction] has not been confirmed. I am trying to ascertain the news with local Police,” the official at the Police Headquarters said.
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June - 19 
According to Times of India, a recent report prepared by the office of A. K. Joshi, principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF) and head of forest force (HoFF), Maharashtra, says Gadchiroli and Gondia Districts are badly affected as far as forestry
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According to Times of India, a recent report prepared by the office of A. K. Joshi, principal chief conservator of forests (PCCF) and head of forest force (HoFF), Maharashtra, says Gadchiroli and Gondia Districts are badly affected as far as forestry works are concerned due to activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The report says withdrawal of forestry operations like logging, silviculture, bamboo removal, extraction of minor forest produce (MFP) etc. was causing a loss of revenue annually to the tune of over INR 900 million in Gadchiroli District and INR 150 million in Gondia District. The report says the Maoist menace is also causing loss of 3.55 million man-days employment in Gadchiroli and 300,000 man-days in Gondia.
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June - 19 
During interrogation, Sukham Ananta revealed that he joined the outfit in the month of March 2008 and got basic military training from Bangladesh and is now holding the rank of ‘corporal’ of the outfit and still working under the command of one ‘corp
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During interrogation, Sukham Ananta revealed that he joined the outfit in the month of March 2008 and got basic military training from Bangladesh and is now holding the rank of ‘corporal’ of the outfit and still working under the command of one ‘corporal’ Abom of the outfit. S. Ananta also disclosed that, he was involved in shooting and killing of a lady at Sabungkhok who was identified as a close worker of Minister Ph Parijat on July 27, 2010. K Bindu also told that he is an active member of the same outfit and involved in extortion of INR 100,000 from one Rani of Yorbung, a member of the village council. Further Okram Somorjit also disclosed to the Police that he was involved in killing of a worker of minister N Loken Singh at Wahengkhuman during April and shooting of Shyamkeshore, ‘president’ of Yaingangpokpi Bazar Board near Leimakhong Mapal in the month of August, 2010 over and above his assignment of collection of demand money of INR 100, 000 from Shija Hospital during March, 2010.
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June - 19 
Former ‘chief of the army staff`’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), V.S Atem on June 19 said that NSCN-IM was far from in upbeat mood on the forthcoming talks to be held with the Government of India in the nationa
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Former ‘chief of the army staff`’ of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), V.S Atem on June 19 said that NSCN-IM was far from in upbeat mood on the forthcoming talks to be held with the Government of India in the national capital on June 21, reports Kanglaonline. He said that the Government of India was not going to come with a positive frame.
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June - 19 
Further disclosure of the two arrested RPF members led to the arrest of another cadre of the party identified as Thokchom Sarajkumar alias Ingoba alias Pukchao (37) from Moirangkhom area on June 19. 12 Nos. of Chinese made hand grenades, 10 Nos. of T
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Further disclosure of the two arrested RPF members led to the arrest of another cadre of the party identified as Thokchom Sarajkumar alias Ingoba alias Pukchao (37) from Moirangkhom area on June 19. 12 Nos. of Chinese made hand grenades, 10 Nos. of TNT explosives weighing 200gms each, four numbers of mobile phones one Maruti 800 car, Suzuki Access and one Bajaj scooter were recovered from their possession.
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June - 19 
In one of the biggest arms haul in the history of the State, Meghalaya Police arrested three Mizoram-based smugglers and recovered eight disassembled AK-56 rifles at Lad Umroi in Ri-Bhoi District in Meghalaya on June 18. The arms were supposed to be
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In one of the biggest arms haul in the history of the State, Meghalaya Police arrested three Mizoram-based smugglers and recovered eight disassembled AK-56 rifles at Lad Umroi in Ri-Bhoi District in Meghalaya on June 18. The arms were supposed to be supplied to a militant group in Karbi Anglong in Assam. Police sources suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) to be the suspected would-be receivers of the arms.
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June - 19 
India will seek a "satisfactory closure" to the Mumbai terror attacks case (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) when it will hold extensive bilateral talks with Pakistan during which they will also review the nuclear confidence building measures
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India will seek a "satisfactory closure" to the Mumbai terror attacks case (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) when it will hold extensive bilateral talks with Pakistan during which they will also review the nuclear confidence building measures (CBMs), PTI reported. Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao, accompanied by a high-level official delegation, will be on a two-day visit to Islamabad on June 23, 2011 to hold talks with her Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir. During the talks, India will raise its concerns over terror directed against it from the Pakistani soil.
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June - 19 
on condition of anonymity, a senior Police officer on June 19 claimed that the State Government is not concerned about the Security of surrendered Maoists and is not implementing welfare schemes meant for their families, reports mangalorean.com.
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on condition of anonymity, a senior Police officer on June 19 claimed that the State Government is not concerned about the Security of surrendered Maoists and is not implementing welfare schemes meant for their families, reports mangalorean.com.
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June - 19 
One of the two Bodo militants shot dead by SFs inside Gure Simran village, near Dainadubi in East Garo Hills District on June 18 has been confirmed as Derhasar aka Dijn Dhigwra Narzary, ‘general secretary’ of the anti-talks faction of the NDFB led by
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One of the two Bodo militants shot dead by SFs inside Gure Simran village, near Dainadubi in East Garo Hills District on June 18 has been confirmed as Derhasar aka Dijn Dhigwra Narzary, ‘general secretary’ of the anti-talks faction of the NDFB led by Ranjan Daimary.
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June - 19 
Pakistan Army resorted to heavy firing on Indian positions targeting Bandi and Tara Posts at the Line of Control (LoC) in Digwar area of Poonch District. The ceasefire violation aimed at pushing infiltrators into Indian territory.
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Pakistan Army resorted to heavy firing on Indian positions targeting Bandi and Tara Posts at the Line of Control (LoC) in Digwar area of Poonch District. The ceasefire violation aimed at pushing infiltrators into Indian territory.
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June - 19 
Pakistani-American operative of the militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had testified before a 12-member jury of a Chicago court that some Indian nationals living in Karachi were willing to work with LeT to carry out terror attacks in India, PTI re
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Pakistani-American operative of the militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had testified before a 12-member jury of a Chicago court that some Indian nationals living in Karachi were willing to work with LeT to carry out terror attacks in India, PTI reported. Apparently, Headley was referring to the underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, who is based in the port city of Pakistan.
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June - 19 
Security forces (SFs) arrested three persons along with one Ak-56 rifle with magazine on June 19 from Duncan Bosti in Dimapur District.
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Security forces (SFs) arrested three persons along with one Ak-56 rifle with magazine on June 19 from Duncan Bosti in Dimapur District.
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June - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 19 claimed to have arrested two Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) cadre who were involved in the burning down of a Tata Winger at Tabungkhok village in Imphal West District on June 12. The arrested has been identified a
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 19 claimed to have arrested two Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) cadre who were involved in the burning down of a Tata Winger at Tabungkhok village in Imphal West District on June 12. The arrested has been identified as Chingkham Ibohanbi Meitei alias Jiban (35).
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June - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 19 destroyed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) hideout at Phuklan Top in Doda District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout included one .303 rifle with one magazine and nine rounds, 13 sniper rifle rounds,
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 19 destroyed a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) hideout at Phuklan Top in Doda District, reports Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the hideout included one .303 rifle with one magazine and nine rounds, 13 sniper rifle rounds, 97 rounds of 7.62mm, one switch and one HM letter head.
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June - 19 
senior officials in the Security establishment of the State feel there has been an ostensible “slow down’’ of the Security Forces’ offensive against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State under the new Chief Minister. However, ano
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senior officials in the Security establishment of the State feel there has been an ostensible “slow down’’ of the Security Forces’ offensive against Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State under the new Chief Minister. However, another official overlooking the anti-Maoist operations attributed it to the changed tactics of the Maoists, who are refraining from attacking the Central and State Police forces. A senior official of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) confessed that the intelligence inputs provided by the State Police have come down after the formation of the new Government.
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June - 19 
Separatist leader and president of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah was arrested at Bijbehara in Anantnag District along with his supporters.
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Separatist leader and president of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah was arrested at Bijbehara in Anantnag District along with his supporters.
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June - 19 
SFs arrested another People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre identified as Longjam Sanahal alias Kuber Singh (29) from the Checkon crossing in Imphal East District on June 19 who was reportedly involved in extortions and transportation of party arms and
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SFs arrested another People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre identified as Longjam Sanahal alias Kuber Singh (29) from the Checkon crossing in Imphal East District on June 19 who was reportedly involved in extortions and transportation of party arms and ammunitions from one place to another.
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June - 19 
State Police headquarters has approved the proposal of setting up 152 base trans-receiver stations (BTSs) in Maoist-affected Districts of the State for better communication network during operations against the Maoists, reports Telegraph. The Bharat
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State Police headquarters has approved the proposal of setting up 152 base trans-receiver stations (BTSs) in Maoist-affected Districts of the State for better communication network during operations against the Maoists, reports Telegraph. The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) would carry out the task.
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June - 19 
Suspected armed militants looted INR 470,000 from a woman coal trader at Hynniaw Kilo (7-Kilo) near Moopala village in Jaintia Hills District.
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Suspected armed militants looted INR 470,000 from a woman coal trader at Hynniaw Kilo (7-Kilo) near Moopala village in Jaintia Hills District.
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June - 19 
The cadres of Arunachal Naga liberation front (ANLF) led by “commander-in-chief” Hanglon Nocte and ‘general secretary’ Sepkam Lungphi, reportedly merged with National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) on June 19. In a statement ‘minist
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The cadres of Arunachal Naga liberation front (ANLF) led by “commander-in-chief” Hanglon Nocte and ‘general secretary’ Sepkam Lungphi, reportedly merged with National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Khaplang (NSCN-K) on June 19. In a statement ‘ministry of information and publicity secretary’ of NSCN-K said ANLF members also deposited “huge cache of arms and ammunition” in one of its mobile camp under Changlang District, Arunchal Pradesh. According to the ‘secretary’, the joined members vowed to “stand uprightly after chairman S.S. Khaplang in all situations”. ANLF “commander-in-chief”, in his short speech, said no force on earth could divide Naga family, the ‘secretary’ added.
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June - 19 
Three militants of different groups were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Chamol road of Chandel District on June 19. They were identified as Thongam Ngongo alias Chinglakpa Singh (22) of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon),
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Three militants of different groups were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) from Chamol road of Chandel District on June 19. They were identified as Thongam Ngongo alias Chinglakpa Singh (22) of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon), and Baringarn (37) and KS Hillary (24) of Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF). Two mobile phones, one agreement letter given by ‘lieutenant colone’l Krity Meitei alias Ibomcha of KCP and INR 2,280 was recovered from them.
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June - 19 
A man, Mohammad Hussain was shot dead near Nullah Stop within New Karachi Industrial Area Police limits.
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A man, Mohammad Hussain was shot dead near Nullah Stop within New Karachi Industrial Area Police limits.
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June - 19 
A senior Police official and a constable were injured in a remote control bomb attack on the Shaheed Shaukat Ali Police check post in Dera Murad Jamali town of Naseerabad District.
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A senior Police official and a constable were injured in a remote control bomb attack on the Shaheed Shaukat Ali Police check post in Dera Murad Jamali town of Naseerabad District.
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June - 19 
According to Pakistan Economic Survey 2010-11, Pakistan’s economy has suffered direct and indirect losses of upto USD 67.93 billion due its role as a frontline State in operations against terrorists, miscreants and militants since 2001, reports Dawn.
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According to Pakistan Economic Survey 2010-11, Pakistan’s economy has suffered direct and indirect losses of upto USD 67.93 billion due its role as a frontline State in operations against terrorists, miscreants and militants since 2001, reports Dawn. The war on terror has spread especially since 2006, like a contagion into settled areas of the country that has so far taken lives of over 35,000 citizens and 3,500 security personnel. “Pakistan has never witnessed such devastating social and economic upheavals in its industry and even after dismemberment of the country by direct war”, the Survey said. “Pakistan’s investment-to-GDP ratio has declined from 22.5 per cent in 2006-07 to 13.4 per cent in 2010-11 with serious consequences for job creating ability of the economy”, it added. According to the survey the committee, at the start of the war, the cost of it to the country was estimated at USD 2.669 billion in fiscal year 2001-02. “The economy was subjected to enormous direct and indirect costs which continued to rise from USD 2.669 billion in 2001-02 to USD 13.6 billion by 2009-10, projected to rise to USD 17.8 billion in the current financial year (2010-11) and moving forward, the direct and indirect costs to the economy are most likely to rise further, the Survey observed.
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June - 19 
Ambassador to United States (US) Husain Haqqani on June 19 said that the capture of newly named head of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri is a top priority of Pakistan and US intelligence, reported The News. He said that Pakistan and US are working to
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Ambassador to United States (US) Husain Haqqani on June 19 said that the capture of newly named head of al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri is a top priority of Pakistan and US intelligence, reported The News. He said that Pakistan and US are working together to capture Ayman al-Zawahri, adding that joint operation would be conducted on the information in this regard. Ambassador Haqqani said the individuals who have been rounded up in Pakistan after the May 1 Abbottabad raid are part of an effort to find out what happened and how, and who was involved. "We will be dealing with each one of them on the basis of what information they have. As far as the concern that there are people amongst the people that we have rounded up who were informants for the Central Investigation Agency (CIA), we will deal with them as we would deal with a friendly Intelligence service, and we will resolve this to satisfaction of our friends, as well as to our own laws," Haqqani said.
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June - 19 
Another body of a man packed in a gunny bag was found from Bacha Khan Chowk within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station.
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Another body of a man packed in a gunny bag was found from Bacha Khan Chowk within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station.
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June - 19 
Another body of a MQM member, identified as Shahid Bali, was found from Ghas Mandi area.
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Another body of a MQM member, identified as Shahid Bali, was found from Ghas Mandi area.
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June - 19 
At least 50 terrorists attacked a paramilitary checkpoint in Walidad area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) near the Afghan border on June 19, triggering a clash that killed four soldiers and up to 25 terrorists, reports
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At least 50 terrorists attacked a paramilitary checkpoint in Walidad area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) near the Afghan border on June 19, triggering a clash that killed four soldiers and up to 25 terrorists, reports Daily Times. Warplanes pounded a terrorist stronghold in the Mohmand Agency on the Afghan border in an operation that left 25 terrorists dead, the military said. Pakistan Army, paramilitary troops and the Air Force launched a joint operation “to evict terrorists’ stronghold of Walidad” in Mohmand, it said.
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June - 19 
Dozens of terrorists attacked the homes of two tribal elders, killing six persons in Ziarat Masood village of Mohmand Agency in the night of June 19. “A group of terrorists attacked houses of Malik Ghazi Khan and Malik Ghulab Khan, who were also memb
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Dozens of terrorists attacked the homes of two tribal elders, killing six persons in Ziarat Masood village of Mohmand Agency in the night of June 19. “A group of terrorists attacked houses of Malik Ghazi Khan and Malik Ghulab Khan, who were also members of a local peace committee, killing six people and wounding four others,” local administration official Zabit Khan said. “Those killed in the attack also included close relatives, including sons, of the two tribal elders,” he added.
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June - 19 
One, Rafiq belonging to Kachhi community was shot dead in Agra Taj Colony within the jurisdiction of Kalri Police Station.
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One, Rafiq belonging to Kachhi community was shot dead in Agra Taj Colony within the jurisdiction of Kalri Police Station.
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June - 19 
Pakistan on June 19 announced the setting up of a new commission to ascertain 'full facts' about Osama bin Laden's presence in the country and probe the unilateral United States (US) raid of May 1 that killed the al Qaeda chief, as a panel constitute
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Pakistan on June 19 announced the setting up of a new commission to ascertain 'full facts' about Osama bin Laden's presence in the country and probe the unilateral United States (US) raid of May 1 that killed the al Qaeda chief, as a panel constituted previously courted controversy even before it could begin its work, reported Indian Express. Law Minister Maula Bakhsh Chandio said a new commission will soon be set to start the investigation. Officials said the commission's mandate includes establishing 'the full facts' regarding Osama's presence in Pakistan and details about the US incursion.
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June - 19 
Police killed at least four militants, who attacked Riaz Shaheed checkpost in the limits of Sarbanda Police Station of Peshawar in the night of June 17, reports Dawn. An official said that a group of militants fired three rockets at Riaz Shaheed poli
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Police killed at least four militants, who attacked Riaz Shaheed checkpost in the limits of Sarbanda Police Station of Peshawar in the night of June 17, reports Dawn. An official said that a group of militants fired three rockets at Riaz Shaheed police post but they could not hit the target. Militants also opened firing on Police with automatic weapons but Police successfully retaliated by killing four militants.
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June - 19 
The body of a man was found from Khajji Ground within the jurisdiction of Rizvia Police Station.
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The body of a man was found from Khajji Ground within the jurisdiction of Rizvia Police Station.
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June - 19 
The body of a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, identified as Feroz Iqbal, who was abducted on June 18 was found from Kikri Ground within the remits of Kharadar Police Station in a gunny bag on June 19.
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The body of a Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist, identified as Feroz Iqbal, who was abducted on June 18 was found from Kikri Ground within the remits of Kharadar Police Station in a gunny bag on June 19.
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June - 19 
Three young men were found dead from Old Haji Camp area within the jurisdiction of Kalakot Police Station.
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Three young men were found dead from Old Haji Camp area within the jurisdiction of Kalakot Police Station.
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June - 19 
Three-day old body of an unidentified man who was shot dead was found from the sea within the limits of Jackson Police Station.
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Three-day old body of an unidentified man who was shot dead was found from the sea within the limits of Jackson Police Station.
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June - 19 
Unidentified armed militants killed the driver of a NATO oil tanker carrying fuel for the NATO forces from Karachi (Sindh) to Kandahar in Afghanistan on June 19 near Mian Ghundi area in the suburb of Quetta.
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Unidentified armed militants killed the driver of a NATO oil tanker carrying fuel for the NATO forces from Karachi (Sindh) to Kandahar in Afghanistan on June 19 near Mian Ghundi area in the suburb of Quetta.
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June - 19 
Unidentified militants blew up an electric tower of Tarbela-Peshawar transmission line of 500KV at tower 265 in Taru Jabba area of Nowshera District on June 19, which plunged Peshawar and its adjoining areas into darkness.
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Unidentified militants blew up an electric tower of Tarbela-Peshawar transmission line of 500KV at tower 265 in Taru Jabba area of Nowshera District on June 19, which plunged Peshawar and its adjoining areas into darkness.
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June - 19 
Minister for Physical Planning and Work Top Bahadur Rayamajhi said on June 18 that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants should hand over their arms only after their integration, according to Kantipuronline. He said the arms and combatants co
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Minister for Physical Planning and Work Top Bahadur Rayamajhi said on June 18 that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) combatants should hand over their arms only after their integration, according to Kantipuronline. He said the arms and combatants could not be separated. Both of them should be managed together. In a separate context, he added that Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal would resign from his post only after a consensus on the formation of a national consensus Government. He stressed on the need for implementing the five-point agreements within August 31-- the extended deadline of the Constituent Assembly.
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June - 19 
The NC leader Gopal Man Shrestha on June 19 said if the UCPN-M fail to make concrete progress in the peace process as agreed in the five-point deal by mid July, his party would lay claim to the Government leadership, according to Kantipuronline. Shre
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The NC leader Gopal Man Shrestha on June 19 said if the UCPN-M fail to make concrete progress in the peace process as agreed in the five-point deal by mid July, his party would lay claim to the Government leadership, according to Kantipuronline. Shrestha said, “If the Maoists make progress, NC would be ready to accept a national consensus government under Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s leadership. But if they fail to do so by the end of Ashad, NC would come forward to claim the government leadership.” He added that unlike what the District Presidents’ assembly has recently called for, the party leaders are doing internal homework to claim the Government leadership after July 15. Shrestha also claimed that NC is ready to accept rotational leadership with the Maoists in two phases--the peace process will be concluded in the first phase and general elections would be held in the second phase. “NC is ready to let the Maoists lead the Government in the first phase provided they make progress in the peace process. In that case, NC would be leading the government in the second phase and hold general elections. But if the Maoists delay the peace process, we take the leadership in the first phase,” said Shrestha.
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June - 19 
The taskforce formed at the coordination of Sadbhawana Party leader Laxman Lal Karna by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda-led sub-committee formed by the Constitutional Committee (CC) to re
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The taskforce formed at the coordination of Sadbhawana Party leader Laxman Lal Karna by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda-led sub-committee formed by the Constitutional Committee (CC) to resolve disputes in the new constitution has decided to propose a mixed model having both President and Prime Minister with shared executive authority as the form of governance in the new constitution, reports Nepal News. It has proposed to have a President directly elected from the people and a Prime Minister elected by the parliament with shared executive authority as the future form of governance of Nepal. The taskforce decided to have a mixed model to find middle-path between the mutually exclusive proposals of UCPN-M and Nepali Congress (NC). UCPN-M had proposed to have a directly elected President with full executive authority and NC had decided to have a Prime Minister elected from the parliament and accountable to the parliament and a ceremonial President as the future form of governance for Nepal. Communist Party of Nepal Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) proposed the middle-path to have a compromise between the two mutually exclusive proposals. The taskforce formed a week ago will submit its report to the sub-committee in its next meeting. The form of governance is the major dispute in the new constitution. nepalnews.com
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June - 19 
The taskforce formed to settle the contentious issues related to constitution drafting under the Dispute Resolution Sub-committee decided to propose ‘French Model’ for power sharing in the new statute. The taskforce led-by Sadbhawana Party leader Lax
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The taskforce formed to settle the contentious issues related to constitution drafting under the Dispute Resolution Sub-committee decided to propose ‘French Model’ for power sharing in the new statute. The taskforce led-by Sadbhawana Party leader Laxman Lal Karna decided to propose the model in which the executive power rests upon the president and is aided by the prime minister with limited powers to run the day-to-day administration. Earlier, the CPN-UML had also proposed the same model during the three-party meeting. NC Central Committee member Khum Bahadur Khadka said that the NC will not go for fresh elections at any cost until the weapons of the PLA combatants were managed, reports Nepal News. He said the Maoist’s weapons should be managed prior to the next elections.
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June - 19 
Top leaders of the major three parties—UCPN-M, Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML—held an informal discussions on the implementation of the five-point pact, peace and statue-drafting. The discussion was continuation of the big three parties’ efforts to
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Top leaders of the major three parties—UCPN-M, Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML—held an informal discussions on the implementation of the five-point pact, peace and statue-drafting. The discussion was continuation of the big three parties’ efforts to forge consensus on the details of the integration and rehabilitation process of former Maoist combatants—a key part of the four-year-old peace process.
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June - 19 
Top two leaders of the UCPN-Maoist – chairman Prachanda and Vice Chairman Mohan Baidya – who are at odds on several issues in the recent days have started fence mending exercise from June 19. Dahal and Baidya met and discussed their differences. The
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Top two leaders of the UCPN-Maoist – chairman Prachanda and Vice Chairman Mohan Baidya – who are at odds on several issues in the recent days have started fence mending exercise from June 19. Dahal and Baidya met and discussed their differences. The leaders have agreed to stop the ongoing separate gatherings of their factions in various districts and take the issues differences to a general convention at an appropriate time, it is learnt.
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June - 19 
A process is underway to bring a significant change to the country's Constitution so that the legality of War Crime (WCs) trials suspects, who were not part of any armed force or auxiliary force in 1971, cannot be challenged in any court, reports Dai
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A process is underway to bring a significant change to the country's Constitution so that the legality of War Crime (WCs) trials suspects, who were not part of any armed force or auxiliary force in 1971, cannot be challenged in any court, reports Daily Star. Law Minister Shafique Ahmed stated, "If the specific change is brought to the Constitution, the individuals who are now facing trials on charges of WCs cannot challenge the legality of the trials. The trials will get Constitutional protection”. Earlier on June 8, the Parliamentary Special Committee on Constitutional Amendment in its report placed in the House recommended for an Amendment to Article 47(3) of the Constitution to avert legal difficulties in trying individuals or groups of individuals on charges of WCs.
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June - 19 
International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is going to start the trial of detained Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury who are facing charges of crimes against humanit
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International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is going to start the trial of detained Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader Delawar Hossain Sayedee and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Salauddin Quader Chowdhury who are facing charges of crimes against humanity from July. The trial of four other detained JeI leaders Motiur Rahman Nizami, Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed, Muhammad Kamaruzzaman and Abdul Kader Molla will begin in phases from August on charges of committing similar crimes during the Liberation War in 1971. Former minister and BNP lawmaker Abdul Alim, now on bail, will also be tried with them.
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June - 19 
Sri Lanka Rehabilitation Commissioner General, Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe on June 19 said that 500 more rehabilitated ex-cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will be released by the end of June, reports Colombo Page. The rehab
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Sri Lanka Rehabilitation Commissioner General, Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe on June 19 said that 500 more rehabilitated ex-cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) will be released by the end of June, reports Colombo Page. The rehabilitated cadres that are to be released are persons suffering from illnesses, the Rehabilitation Commissioner said.
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June - 20 
A joint meeting of Chang Naga National Council (NNC) cadres and public leaders was held at Tuensang District on June 4 unanimously resolved that all the Chang NNC cadres, who were working in different ways in the past years, would now “unitedly” work
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A joint meeting of Chang Naga National Council (NNC) cadres and public leaders was held at Tuensang District on June 4 unanimously resolved that all the Chang NNC cadres, who were working in different ways in the past years, would now “unitedly” work in oneness for the ‘nation’ under the leadership of NNC president Adinno Phizo and ‘Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN)’ “kedahge” (president) “general (retd.)” Viyalie Metha, by maintaining peace with other groups, saying non-violence has been “unflinching policy of the NNC, the parent body of the Naga nation.”
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June - 20 
An armed squad of over 70 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up railway tracks and trapped a pilot engine with two Railway Protection Force (RPF) Policemen, killing one of them in a bid to loot weapons, between Dumri-Bihar and Dania ra
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An armed squad of over 70 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up railway tracks and trapped a pilot engine with two Railway Protection Force (RPF) Policemen, killing one of them in a bid to loot weapons, between Dumri-Bihar and Dania railway stations near Jhumra Hills in Bokaro District on June 20. According to senior public relations officer of the Dhanbad Rail Division, Amrendra Das, the RPF Policeman killed was identified as Anil Kumar Rai. His colleague, B. Chand, along with engine driver S. Mahto and his assistant N. Mehta were injured. Later the Maoists set ablaze the engine, he said.
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June - 20 
Central Government interlocutor P.C. Haldar and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland–Progressive (NDFB-P) discussed the peace process, reports Sentinel. The meeting focused on the issue of a separate Bodoland, a key issue raised by the NDFB–P. H
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Central Government interlocutor P.C. Haldar and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland–Progressive (NDFB-P) discussed the peace process, reports Sentinel. The meeting focused on the issue of a separate Bodoland, a key issue raised by the NDFB–P. Haldar assured the NDFB-P of a political solution to the Bodoland issue within the framework of the Indian Constitution, while the Bodo outfit insisted that the proposed Bodoland should include the tribal belts and blocks right from North Bank to Sadiya. An 11-member team of the NDFB-P, including outfit chairman Govinda Basumatary and secretary S Sanjaram, and a Bodo National Conference (BNC) member attended the meeting held at the Assam Police guesthouse, Kahilipara in Guwahati.
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June - 20 
Explosives used in claymore mine and supplementary material that weighed 70 kilograms were recovered by the Police from near the Tanda River in Balaghat District on June 20, close to Chhattisgarh border. "Based on a tip-off, we recovered seven steel
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Explosives used in claymore mine and supplementary material that weighed 70 kilograms were recovered by the Police from near the Tanda River in Balaghat District on June 20, close to Chhattisgarh border. "Based on a tip-off, we recovered seven steel plates, fuses, switches, wires, flashes, detonators and explosives used in claymore mine from village Dhiri close to Tanda river yesterday," Inspector General of Police C B Muniraju, told PTI. The Police are yet to ascertain the links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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June - 20 
Indian Foreign Minister S. M. Krishna said on June 20 that terror would remain on India’s agenda with Pakistan during the forthcoming Foreign Secretary talks, The Hindu reported. In an interaction with journalists, Krishna indicated that India would
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Indian Foreign Minister S. M. Krishna said on June 20 that terror would remain on India’s agenda with Pakistan during the forthcoming Foreign Secretary talks, The Hindu reported. In an interaction with journalists, Krishna indicated that India would strongly pursue the trial of the Mumbai terror attack case (November 26, 2008, also known as 26/11) and would continue asking for the extradition of Dawood Ibrahim from Pakistan to India. He added that the issue of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Coleman Headley's revelations about the terror links of Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) would also be raised when the foreign secretaries of the two countries would on June 23.
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June - 20 
on June 20 that Deputy ‘commander-in-chief ‘Raju Baruah of Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) said on June 19 that ULFA-ATF was set to declare ceasefire formally to pave the way for Peace Talks with the Centre. He said th
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on June 20 that Deputy ‘commander-in-chief ‘Raju Baruah of Pro-Talks Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) said on June 19 that ULFA-ATF was set to declare ceasefire formally to pave the way for Peace Talks with the Centre. He said that that general council decided to declare ceasefire either by the end of this month or the first week of July. The ceasefire declaration by ULFA-ATF was expected soon after some formalities are completed. This will be followed by signing of the suspension of operation between the Government and ULFA-ATF. This may happen either in the third or fourth week of July. The ceasefire ground rules will be finalized at the same time,'' he said.
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June - 20 
One of the two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders killed on June 20 in a gun battle in Bastar has been identified as Sridhar alias Santosh, reports Daily Bhaskar. The 40-year-old ‘commander’ had been working for Maoist Dalams (squad
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One of the two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders killed on June 20 in a gun battle in Bastar has been identified as Sridhar alias Santosh, reports Daily Bhaskar. The 40-year-old ‘commander’ had been working for Maoist Dalams (squads) for more than 20 years in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. He was earlier spotted on motorcycle along with pistol in the region.
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June - 20 
Police detained a young girl, identified as Rifta Begum working as an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the militants in Darhal area of Rajouri District
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Police detained a young girl, identified as Rifta Begum working as an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the militants in Darhal area of Rajouri District
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June - 20 
Pro Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa sounded optimistic about the proposed peace talks with the Centre, and said that the talks would usher in peace and progress in the State, reports Assam Trib
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Pro Talk Faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa sounded optimistic about the proposed peace talks with the Centre, and said that the talks would usher in peace and progress in the State, reports Assam Tribune. Rajkhowa further said that hectic correspondence was going on to include the outfit’s ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah in the dialogue. He expressed confidence that the Anti-Talk Faction would also join the peace process.
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June - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant, identified as Pranab Roy, of the the Kamatapur Liberation Army (KLA), from Salakati Kamarpara in Kokrajhar District on June 20.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a militant, identified as Pranab Roy, of the the Kamatapur Liberation Army (KLA), from Salakati Kamarpara in Kokrajhar District on June 20.
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June - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) defused a rocket projectile bomb in a field at border village of SM Pur in Ramgarh Sector of Samba District on June 20.
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Security Forces (SFs) defused a rocket projectile bomb in a field at border village of SM Pur in Ramgarh Sector of Samba District on June 20.
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June - 20 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on June 20 filed a chargesheet against the extremist leader Swami Aseemanand and his four accomplices, Sunil Joshi (deceased), Lokesh Sharma, Sandeep Dange alias Parmanand, Ramchandra Kalsangra alias Ramji alia
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on June 20 filed a chargesheet against the extremist leader Swami Aseemanand and his four accomplices, Sunil Joshi (deceased), Lokesh Sharma, Sandeep Dange alias Parmanand, Ramchandra Kalsangra alias Ramji alias Vishnu Patel (absconding) in the Samjhauta explosion case and charged them with murder, criminal conspiracy, Explosive Substances Act and Railways Act, among others, Times of India reported. The chargesheet was filed in a special NIA court in Panchkula, Haryana. The blast in the Pakistan-bound Samjhauta Express took place on February 18, 2007 near Panipat in Haryana. Sixty-eight people including 43 Pakistani nationals were killed and 12 others injured in the incident.
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June - 20 
The surrendered militants of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) who are staying in designated camps after surrendering arms have demanded immediate rehabilitation.
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The surrendered militants of Dima Halim Daogah (DHD) who are staying in designated camps after surrendering arms have demanded immediate rehabilitation.
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June - 20 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a 90-minute gunbattle between the search squad of the State Police and 40 Maoist cadres in the forest region of Sitapur area in Bijapur District in the afternoon of June 20. The P
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in a 90-minute gunbattle between the search squad of the State Police and 40 Maoist cadres in the forest region of Sitapur area in Bijapur District in the afternoon of June 20. The Police said the gun battle began when the search squad of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), Special Police Officers (SPOs), and District Force was attacked by armed Maoists. The troopers returned fire and two Maoists were killed. The bodies have also been recovered, Police officials added. The Police have recovered some explosives, an AK-47 and Maoist literature from the site. Bijapur Superintendent of Police Rajendra Narayan Das said the Police suspected those killed to be from Andhra Pradesh.
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June - 20 
Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were recovered from Bengenabari area under Sonari Police Station in Sivasagar on June 20th, reports The Sentinel. The IEDs weighed 2 kilograms and were 15 cm in length. The IEDs were later defused by the SFs.
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Two Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) were recovered from Bengenabari area under Sonari Police Station in Sivasagar on June 20th, reports The Sentinel. The IEDs weighed 2 kilograms and were 15 cm in length. The IEDs were later defused by the SFs.
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June - 20 
Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland--Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres identified as Reishang Luikham (40) and Ramthing Kashing (33), arrested by Assam Rifles on June 11 in Manipur have been further remanded to four days police custody after produc
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Two National Socialist Council of Nagaland--Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres identified as Reishang Luikham (40) and Ramthing Kashing (33), arrested by Assam Rifles on June 11 in Manipur have been further remanded to four days police custody after producing before the chief judicial magistrate of Ukhrul District on June 20. They have been on the wanted list of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) who has been investigating into the assassination of the former Member of Parliament (MP) from Arunachal Pradesh in December 23, 2007.
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June - 20 
United Naga Council (UNC), Manipur served an ultimatum to the Government of India urging the latter to hold tripartite talk within June 30, failing which, “Nagas in Manipur shall no longer participate in the exercise on tripartite talk”.
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United Naga Council (UNC), Manipur served an ultimatum to the Government of India urging the latter to hold tripartite talk within June 30, failing which, “Nagas in Manipur shall no longer participate in the exercise on tripartite talk”.
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June - 20 
12 militants, nine of them from the Haqqani network, were killed when US drones hit a compound in Khardand area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 20, reports Daily Times. Pakistani officials said it was only the f
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12 militants, nine of them from the Haqqani network, were killed when US drones hit a compound in Khardand area of Kurram Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 20, reports Daily Times. Pakistani officials said it was only the fourth time that US drones had hit Kurram, where Haqqani loyalists are believed to have fled as US pressure mounts on Pakistan to launch an offensive on their headquarters in North Waziristan. Nine of them were Afghans and believed to be linked to the Haqqani group,” a second intelligence official said.
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June - 20 
A man, identified as Naeem, was killed and eight others sustained injuries in a car bomb blast on Saryab Road near Degree College in Quetta on June 20.
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A man, identified as Naeem, was killed and eight others sustained injuries in a car bomb blast on Saryab Road near Degree College in Quetta on June 20.
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June - 20 
About 80 per cent residents of South and North Waziristan Agencies have been affected mentally while 60 per cent people of Peshawar are nearing to become psychological patients if the problems related to terrorism are not addressed immediately,” Dawn
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About 80 per cent residents of South and North Waziristan Agencies have been affected mentally while 60 per cent people of Peshawar are nearing to become psychological patients if the problems related to terrorism are not addressed immediately,” Dawn quoting a survey conducted by an NGO, Horizon reported on June 20. Conducted under the supervision of noted psychologist Dr Khalid Mufti, the survey said that seven to nine per cent children became victims of phobia owing to consistent telecast of terrorism related scenes by TV channels. It would be very difficult to save future of youth if the existing situation remained unchanged, said Dr Mufti. He urged TV channels to avoid telecasting footage of terrorism related incidents to improve mental health of people and children exposed to phobia and other disorders.
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June - 20 
Pakistan cautioned the United States (US) on June 20 that its peace talks with the Taliban might not make headway without clarity on ‘reconcilable’ and without taking Islamabad and Kabul on board about dialogue with the Afghan insurgency leadership,
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Pakistan cautioned the United States (US) on June 20 that its peace talks with the Taliban might not make headway without clarity on ‘reconcilable’ and without taking Islamabad and Kabul on board about dialogue with the Afghan insurgency leadership, reported Dawn. US Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Frank Ruggiero in his meetings at the Foreign Office was rather curtly told that American unwillingness to share information on the talks was against the spirit of rebuilding modicum of trust after a spate of bruising incidents beginning with the May 1 Abbottabad raid on Osama bin Laden compound. Pakistani officials sounded critical over lack of clarity about who the US considered as reconcilable. “On one hand they are talking to Mullah Omar’s aide, but on the other the Taliban leader is on the list of the five men that they want to be taken out,” an official, asking not to be named, said, adding that Pakistan would also like to hear if there could be any space in the political dialogue for the Haqqani network, whose operational commander Sirajuddin Haqqani is also on the list of five most wanted terrorists.
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June - 20 
Pakistan hosts the highest number of refugees, 1.9 million, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on June 20 (today), reports Daily Times. Iran and Syria follow Pakistan with 1.1 million and 1 million refugees, respectively, UNHCR said.
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Pakistan hosts the highest number of refugees, 1.9 million, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on June 20 (today), reports Daily Times. Iran and Syria follow Pakistan with 1.1 million and 1 million refugees, respectively, UNHCR said.
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June - 20 
Three peace committee members were killed and five others got injured in a remote-controlled explosion near the Hujra (guest house) of a member of the local peace committee in Mathani, a suburban locality of Peshawar in the evening of June 20, report
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Three peace committee members were killed and five others got injured in a remote-controlled explosion near the Hujra (guest house) of a member of the local peace committee in Mathani, a suburban locality of Peshawar in the evening of June 20, reports Daily Times. According to an official of Mathani Police Station, the explosive material was planted in a vehicle that was blown up through a remote-control near the Hujra of Ejaz Khan, a member of the people committee.
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June - 20 
About 70 Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres abducted three cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and a minor in Makwanpur District on June 20. The incident occurred following a dispute over shifting Da
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About 70 Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres abducted three cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and a minor in Makwanpur District on June 20. The incident occurred following a dispute over shifting Dandakhaka Village Development Committee (VDC) office in the District the day before. The abducted UML cadres were identified as Lalit Moktan, Tularam Moktan, Padmeshwor Shangtan and his twelve-year-old daughter, sources said.
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June - 20 
Police constable Purna Shrestha got injured when an unidentified gang detonated a socket bomb at Ganeshpur Police Station in Bardiya early in the morning of June 20, reports Kantipuronline. The explosion caused partial damage to the Police Station.
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Police constable Purna Shrestha got injured when an unidentified gang detonated a socket bomb at Ganeshpur Police Station in Bardiya early in the morning of June 20, reports Kantipuronline. The explosion caused partial damage to the Police Station.
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June - 20 
Former President of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) central committee Rezaul Karim was sent to Chittagong central jail on June 20, in a sedition case filed for making "derogatory remarks" about the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, reports Daily Star
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Former President of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) central committee Rezaul Karim was sent to Chittagong central jail on June 20, in a sedition case filed for making "derogatory remarks" about the Prime Minister and the Home Minister, reports Daily Star.
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June - 20 
Police have formally charged 14 more people, including ex-state minister for Home Lutfozzaman Babar and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Mufti Abdul Hannan, with the killing of Former Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria of Awami Leag
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Police have formally charged 14 more people, including ex-state minister for Home Lutfozzaman Babar and Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) leader Mufti Abdul Hannan, with the killing of Former Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria of Awami League (AL) in a grenade attack on January 27, 2005. Police investigator submitted the supplementary charge sheet to the court of Judicial Magistrate Rajib Kumar Biswas in Habiganj town after an expanded probe into the 2005 killing that occurred in Kibria's home District, Habiganj.
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June - 20 
David Miliband and Bernard Kouchner, the former Foreign Ministers of Britain and France respectively, called for action on the basis of the report by the United Nations Secretary-General's Expert Panel appointed to probe the accountability of Sri Lan
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David Miliband and Bernard Kouchner, the former Foreign Ministers of Britain and France respectively, called for action on the basis of the report by the United Nations Secretary-General's Expert Panel appointed to probe the accountability of Sri Lanka during the war with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) militants.
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June - 20 
The Defence Ministry on June 20 said that Issipriya the lady who is alleged to have been a journalist and a news presenter in the Channel 4 documentary (which allegedly showed a footage of Sri Lankan soldiers massacring Tamil prisoners of war), was
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The Defence Ministry on June 20 said that Issipriya the lady who is alleged to have been a journalist and a news presenter in the Channel 4 documentary (which allegedly showed a footage of Sri Lankan soldiers massacring Tamil prisoners of war), was a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, Daily News reported. The Ministry also released a photograph of the identity card issued by the LTTE to Issipriya, in which she was clad in combat attire, confirming her military involvement with the LTTE. According to the reports Issipriya was born in 1982 in Jaffna and was subsequently recruited by the LTTE and underwent military training in the Vanni.
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June - 21 
A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during a gunbattle between the Police and the Maoists in Banjipali area on the foothills of Gandhamardan forests in Bolangir District on June 21, Police said. Personnel of e
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A woman cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during a gunbattle between the Police and the Maoists in Banjipali area on the foothills of Gandhamardan forests in Bolangir District on June 21, Police said. Personnel of elite anti-Maoist Special Operation Group (SOG) were conducting combing operation in Bajipali forests under Khaparakhol police station when they were fired upon by the Maoists which led to the gun battle.
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June - 21 
According to a delayed report, unidentified militants lobbed a grenade at the residential compound of Kesho on June 21. However, no casualty was reported.
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According to a delayed report, unidentified militants lobbed a grenade at the residential compound of Kesho on June 21. However, no casualty was reported.
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June - 21 
According to Assam tribune, during the 2009 anti-United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) operations in Bangladesh, a seizure of more than 500 weapons was made.
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According to Assam tribune, during the 2009 anti-United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) operations in Bangladesh, a seizure of more than 500 weapons was made.
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June - 21 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from Teok Habigaon in the Sonari area in Sivasagar District on June 21, reports The Times of India. The IED weighed about 5 kilograms. The Anti-talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-A
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered from Teok Habigaon in the Sonari area in Sivasagar District on June 21, reports The Times of India. The IED weighed about 5 kilograms. The Anti-talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) is suspected to be behind the incident. The IED was later diffused by the Security Forces (SFs).
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June - 21 
An official team of the State Government led by Chief Secretary will hold talks with the United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati on June 30 while representatives of Union Home Ministry will participate in the talks as observers, states Sangai Express.
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An official team of the State Government led by Chief Secretary will hold talks with the United Naga Council (UNC) at Senapati on June 30 while representatives of Union Home Ministry will participate in the talks as observers, states Sangai Express. Spokesperson of the Secular Progressive Front (SPF) Government Irrigation and Flood Department (IFCD) Minister N Biren informed that a meeting of the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on June 21 rescheduled the date for holding the deferred tripartite talks on June 30. UNC submitted an ultimatum to the Union Home Ministry making it clear that it would withdraw from the talk if the same is not convened by June 30.
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June - 21 
Anti-talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-ATF) militants have taken shelter in north Bengal area of West Bengal to escape the pressure from SFs in Assam. A highly placed source in Assam police told The Telegraph that Subraksha Brahma alias Sagrid, who was arr
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Anti-talks faction of NDFB (NDFB-ATF) militants have taken shelter in north Bengal area of West Bengal to escape the pressure from SFs in Assam. A highly placed source in Assam police told The Telegraph that Subraksha Brahma alias Sagrid, who was arrested at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad (in Hyderabad) recently, confessed that several hardcore militants of the outfit have taken shelter in north Bengal, especially in Jalpaiguri District. “According to him, most of their cadres are hiding in Jaigaon and Kumargram, among other areas, in Jalpaiguri district with the help of Maoists [Communist Party of India-Maoist) and activists of the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation,” the source said. Sagrid further revealed that NDFB-ATF leader B. Anthai alias Onthao is hiding in Nepal.
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June - 21 
At least seven under trials escaped from a juvenile home at the Panposh area in Rourkela in Sundargarh District, police said. The inmates broke open the window and jumped out of the boundary wall of the home. All seven prisoners had been booked in Ma
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At least seven under trials escaped from a juvenile home at the Panposh area in Rourkela in Sundargarh District, police said. The inmates broke open the window and jumped out of the boundary wall of the home. All seven prisoners had been booked in Maoist related and armed act cases.
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June - 21 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) cadres are allegedly pushing workers of Trinamool Congress, the ruling party, to quit the party in a bid to create pressure on the Mamata Banerje
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) cadres are allegedly pushing workers of Trinamool Congress, the ruling party, to quit the party in a bid to create pressure on the Mamata Banerjee-led Government, Trinamool sources said. The PCPA wants the Government to expedite the release of political prisoners and push for withdrawal of central forces from Janglemahal, promises that Mamata had made in the run-up to the Assembly elections. Local Trinamool activists, who requested anonymity, said they had been threatened in at least 20 villages of Jhargram, Salboni, Sankrail and Kotwali areas of West Midnapore in the past three weeks. “Maoist armed squad leader Badal Mahato travels with his guerrillas at night and holds meetings. He tells villagers about Mamata Banerjee’s promises. He says if the promises are not kept, they will wipe out Trinamool from Janglemahal,” a Trinamool activist said. A Dherua-based Trinamool leader said that on June 2, a local PCPA leader had visited him at night and asked him to quit Trinamool and join the PCPA. The PCPA leader is known to have Maoist links. PCPA leader Manoj Mahato, however, denied that Trinamool workers were being threatened. He said villagers in Jungle Mahal were demanding that Trinamool deliver on its promises. District Trinamool Chairperson Mrigen Maity said: “We have received reports from our workers in Jhargram, Salboni, Sankrail and Kotwali areas that they are being threatened by Maoists and the PCPA. We will soon submit a report to the state Trinamool leadership.”
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June - 21 
Denying reports of infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC), the Army on June 21 claimed the bids were at a 20-year low as no militant has been able to sneak into the Valley so far in 2011, reports Daily Excelsior. "I think I can count them as i
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Denying reports of infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC), the Army on June 21 claimed the bids were at a 20-year low as no militant has been able to sneak into the Valley so far in 2011, reports Daily Excelsior. "I think I can count them as infiltration attempts, (there were) perhaps two (attempts)," General Officer Commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps Syed Atta Hasnain told reporters. He said both the bids were unsuccessful and added that for the first time infiltration has come down to zero in last 20 years. He said recent reports of infiltration were not credible. Last year, more than 100 bids were reported along the LoC in which around 100 militants were killed.
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June - 21 
During a meeting with a delegation of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) led by president S.I.Jamir and Congress Legislature Party (CLP) led by Tokheho Yepthomi in New Delhi on June 21, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the United P
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During a meeting with a delegation of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) led by president S.I.Jamir and Congress Legislature Party (CLP) led by Tokheho Yepthomi in New Delhi on June 21, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said that the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government was “ready to go the extra mile” to resolve the Naga political issue and assured that “positive actions” in this regard would be taken at the earliest. The Prime minister also asserted that “this is a unique opportunity for Nagas to resolve the political problem.”
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June - 21 
In a major proof to the existence of State employees acting as extortionists for militant groups in the State, a peon of the Manipur Secretariat identified as M Openchandra Singh was remanded to judicial custody on June 21 after the peon was arrested
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In a major proof to the existence of State employees acting as extortionists for militant groups in the State, a peon of the Manipur Secretariat identified as M Openchandra Singh was remanded to judicial custody on June 21 after the peon was arrested by SFs on the night of June 2 on charges of being a KCP Mobile task Force (MTF) cadre.
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June - 21 
Maoists were arrested from Sojanna village in Nalanda District in the night of June 21, reports Samay Live. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Saurabh Kumar Sah said Police raided the village and arrested Sobhi Yadav, Karu Yadav and Mani Yadav.
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Maoists were arrested from Sojanna village in Nalanda District in the night of June 21, reports Samay Live. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Saurabh Kumar Sah said Police raided the village and arrested Sobhi Yadav, Karu Yadav and Mani Yadav. The three arrestees were reportedly involved in several operations carried out by the Maoists in Bihar and Jharkhand, the ASP said.
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June - 21 
Police arrested two youth from Kupwara District on June 21. The arrestees after were influenced by an Imam of Shopian area to join militancy and carry out a Jihad against the State.
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Police arrested two youth from Kupwara District on June 21. The arrestees after were influenced by an Imam of Shopian area to join militancy and carry out a Jihad against the State.
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June - 21 
S.S.Khaplang, ‘chairman’ of NSCN-K expelled Khole Konyak from the post of ‘commander-in-chief’ of ‘Naga army’ with effect from June 21, informed a statement issued by P. Tikhak, spokesperson, NSCN-K, states Kanglaonline. Konyak is expelled from the p
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S.S.Khaplang, ‘chairman’ of NSCN-K expelled Khole Konyak from the post of ‘commander-in-chief’ of ‘Naga army’ with effect from June 21, informed a statement issued by P. Tikhak, spokesperson, NSCN-K, states Kanglaonline. Konyak is expelled from the party for his anti party activities, who had in recent past joined hands with the breakaway faction led by Kitovi Zhimomi. He is replaced by an incumbent Kumchok who joined the ‘Naga army’ in the year 1965, and has served in different capacities.
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June - 21 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one person on charges of possessing illegal arms from a house of one Minto Sharma, located near Tata parking area, Khermahal in Dimapur District on June 21 and recovered one .9 mm pistol from him.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one person on charges of possessing illegal arms from a house of one Minto Sharma, located near Tata parking area, Khermahal in Dimapur District on June 21 and recovered one .9 mm pistol from him.
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June - 21 
SFs arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants identified as Piketo Swu (36) and Hukato Sema (35) on charges of extortion from Chekiye village. Two booklets of tax collection, receipts bearing the name of “ministr
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SFs arrested two National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militants identified as Piketo Swu (36) and Hukato Sema (35) on charges of extortion from Chekiye village. Two booklets of tax collection, receipts bearing the name of “ministry of chaplee affairs, NSCN-K along with cash amounting to INR 2580 were recovered from their possession.
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June - 21 
The district court of Koraput allowed the State Government to withdraw the cases against four Maoists, including top Maoist Ramakrishna's wife Kandula Sirisa alias Padma. The other three persons are Rosa Mandangi, Iswari and Gukul Kuldipia. "On dire
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The district court of Koraput allowed the State Government to withdraw the cases against four Maoists, including top Maoist Ramakrishna's wife Kandula Sirisa alias Padma. The other three persons are Rosa Mandangi, Iswari and Gukul Kuldipia. "On direction of the state's Home department we had filed applications for withdrawal of cases against the Maoist quartet and the court has approved it," said public prosecutor Arun Kumar Padhi.
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June - 21 
Three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter that took place at Gosaigaon in Kokrajhar District on June 21, reports IBNLive. One of the militants was identified as Bipul Rabh
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Three National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) in an encounter that took place at Gosaigaon in Kokrajhar District on June 21, reports IBNLive. One of the militants was identified as Bipul Rabha. Some arms were also recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 21 
Union Government is trying to pursue the anti-talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) led by Paresh Barua to sit for talks, reports Rediff.com. ULFA-ATF is reportedly based on the Taga area of Myanmar and has found itself in the middle of the fight between
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Union Government is trying to pursue the anti-talks faction of ULFA (ULFA-ATF) led by Paresh Barua to sit for talks, reports Rediff.com. ULFA-ATF is reportedly based on the Taga area of Myanmar and has found itself in the middle of the fight between Kachin militants and Myanmar’s Government forces.
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June - 21 
Union Ministry of Home Affairs had asked the State Government to speed up the process of sending its recommendations on the demands of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC). Leaders of the militant outfit recently met the Centre's interlocutor
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Union Ministry of Home Affairs had asked the State Government to speed up the process of sending its recommendations on the demands of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC). Leaders of the militant outfit recently met the Centre's interlocutor P.C. Haldar and Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), S Singh in New Delhi to apprise them of the delay on the part of the State Government in sending the recommendations. The ANVC's main demand is creation of Garoland Autonomous Council (GAC) in line with the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam.
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June - 21 
Pakistan ranked number 12 on a list of the “most failed states”, according to an annual report published in the Foreign Policy magazine on June 21, reports The Express Tribune. The report titled “The Failed States Index 2011” compiles a list of co
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Pakistan ranked number 12 on a list of the “most failed states”, according to an annual report published in the Foreign Policy magazine on June 21, reports The Express Tribune. The report titled “The Failed States Index 2011” compiles a list of countries in terms of vulnerability. From refugee flows to poverty, public services to security threats, the list takes together a country’s performance on this battery of indicators to reflect its stability. In both 2009 and 2010, Pakistan took the number 10 spot on this index, whereas in 2008 it was ranked number nine. Amongst Pakistan’s neighbouring states, Afghanistan ranks 7 while Iran ranks 35. Foreign Policy magazine states that these countries are on ‘alert’. Bangladesh ranks 25, and Sri Lanka is 29 on this list. China ranks 72, whereas India ranks 76 on the list. These countries are considered to be in the ‘moderate’ zone for vulnerability. The 2011 report states that Pakistan has long been dubbed the “world’s most dangerous country” in Washington policy circles. The report states that tick off any checklist of US national security concerns, and Pakistan has them all: nuclear weapons, terrorist and insurgent groups galore, and rampant anti-American sentiment. Add to all this, a volatile political system, and it’s no wonder that Pakistan preoccupies so many Western security analysts. The report adds that Pakistan is not just dangerous for the West – it’s often a danger to its own people. It also states that the cultivation of militant groups by the Pakistani military and intelligence services – which the report states is a counterweight to India and a source of “strategic depth” in Afghanistan – has turned Pakistan into a “cockpit of terrorist violence”.
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June - 21 
A military official, who declined to be identified, ruled out the possibility of the Brigadier’s involvement in any plot. “He just had contacts with the outfit. But he was not involved in any type of conspiracy,” added the unnamed official.
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A military official, who declined to be identified, ruled out the possibility of the Brigadier’s involvement in any plot. “He just had contacts with the outfit. But he was not involved in any type of conspiracy,” added the unnamed official.
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June - 21 
CDA official said each mosque in the city had a seminary despite the fact that there was no provision for building a madrasa (seminary) in any mosque.
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CDA official said each mosque in the city had a seminary despite the fact that there was no provision for building a madrasa (seminary) in any mosque.
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June - 21 
General and Defence Analyst Talat Masood said that Hizbul Tahrir tends to attract supporters among the young and the educated elite. Some fear it may have been making inroads into the army. “What we see is that it is trying to infiltrate the military
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General and Defence Analyst Talat Masood said that Hizbul Tahrir tends to attract supporters among the young and the educated elite. Some fear it may have been making inroads into the army. “What we see is that it is trying to infiltrate the military and wanting to bring some sort of a change through the military and that could be dangerous,” added Talat.
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June - 21 
His wife rejected the allegations against him as “rubbish”, adding, “It’s a fashion here that whosoever offers prayers and practices religion is dubbed as Taliban and militant.” She said her husband went missing since May 5, and when she got in touc
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His wife rejected the allegations against him as “rubbish”, adding, “It’s a fashion here that whosoever offers prayers and practices religion is dubbed as Taliban and militant.” She said her husband went missing since May 5, and when she got in touch with the Army, military officers told that Khan had been held for questioning but will soon return home.
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June - 21 
Hundreds of Islamic scholars in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 21 declared suicide bombings unlawful and asked all foreign militants hiding in the area to stop such attacks, reports Indian Express. About
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Hundreds of Islamic scholars in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 21 declared suicide bombings unlawful and asked all foreign militants hiding in the area to stop such attacks, reports Indian Express. About 300 religious scholars unanimously agreed on the move to declare suicide attacks as “haram” or forbidden by Islam and condemned all forms of terrorist activities in North Waziristan Agency. The meeting of the prominent 'Ulema' of North Waziristan Agency was held in the Madrassa Nizamia religious school at Eidak, a town in Mir Ali area. The school is a leading and respected institution in North Waziristan. The scholars strongly condemned all those involved in recruiting and training suicide bombers. The meeting warned all foreigners to stop their violent activities as they can only live in North Waziristan peacefully according to local customs.
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June - 21 
Islamabad Police got orders June 21 to stop immediately any unauthorised construction or expansion of seminaries in the territory, reported Dawn. As the first step in the campaign, the Islamabad Administration and Police jointly conducted a survey th
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Islamabad Police got orders June 21 to stop immediately any unauthorised construction or expansion of seminaries in the territory, reported Dawn. As the first step in the campaign, the Islamabad Administration and Police jointly conducted a survey that found 305 seminaries of different schools of thought exist in the city’s rural and urban areas, with 800 teachers and 29,000 students on their rolls. But only 131 of them were rated “legal” as they were registered with the Auqaf Department. Deobandi School runs 199 seminaries, Barelvis 89, Ahle Hadith 10 and Asna Ashari seven. Most of them have been built on encroached land and without seeking approval of their designs by the Capital Development Authority (CDA) or the Islamabad Administration. However the administration flinches from taking action against the seminaries, legal or illegal, as it arouses raw, violent emotions.
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June - 21 
Jama'at-ud-Da'awa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on June 21 warned India against “striking” Pakistan and asked it to hand over those involved in the Samjhauta Express train bombing of February 18, 2007, reports Indian Expres
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Jama'at-ud-Da'awa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on June 21 warned India against “striking” Pakistan and asked it to hand over those involved in the Samjhauta Express train bombing of February 18, 2007, reports Indian Express. The 10-point declaration was adopted at the “Defence of Islam and Pakistan's Stability” conference organised by JuD at the Jamia-al-Dirasat Islamia seminary in Karachi. It called for the US to be declared an enemy of Pakistan and warned the Government against releasing Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh. The declaration also warned India against “striking” Pakistan and asked it to hand over those involved in the 2007 Samjhauta Express train bombing February 18, 2007, in which 68 people were killed, mostly Pakistanis. It also warned the people about alleged attempts by India, Israel and the US to destabilise Pakistan and called for unity among citizens to defend the country. Among those who addressed the gathering was senior JuD leader Abdur Rehman Makki, who contended the situation in Pakistan was “not as bad as the local and Western media says”.
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June - 21 
Militants tried to destroy a Police mobile van with a remote controlled improvised explosive device on Hangu-Balyamina Road in Hangu. However, the van escaped the blast.
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Militants tried to destroy a Police mobile van with a remote controlled improvised explosive device on Hangu-Balyamina Road in Hangu. However, the van escaped the blast.
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June - 21 
Osama bin Laden was involved in former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination on December 27, 2007 and the perpetrators of her murder have been identified, Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed on June 21, reports Indian Express. "The assassi
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Osama bin Laden was involved in former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto's assassination on December 27, 2007 and the perpetrators of her murder have been identified, Interior Minister Rehman Malik claimed on June 21, reports Indian Express. "The assassins and perpetrators of Benazir Bhutto's murder have been identified. Some have been arrested while others have been declared ‘proclaimed offenders’. If the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leadership allows, I will disclose who they were, where the plan was prepared and how they came to Rawalpindi," said Malik.
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June - 21 
Pakistan Army on June 21 arrested Brigadier Ali Khan over alleged links to an extremist outfit Hizbul Tahrir, reports Daily Times. Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas stressed that Khan was not linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), whi
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Pakistan Army on June 21 arrested Brigadier Ali Khan over alleged links to an extremist outfit Hizbul Tahrir, reports Daily Times. Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas stressed that Khan was not linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which is seen as much more of a threat by the West than Hizbul Tahrir. “We follow zero tolerance policy of such activities within the military. Therefore prompt action was taken on detection,” Abbas said.
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June - 21 
Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif on June 21 said that the Government and intelligence agencies are responsible for ruining the country, reports The News. He added that no compromise would be made on Pakistan’s sovereignty. Sp
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Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Nawaz Sharif on June 21 said that the Government and intelligence agencies are responsible for ruining the country, reports The News. He added that no compromise would be made on Pakistan’s sovereignty. Speaking during an election rally in Azad Jammu Kashmir (Pakistan Ocuppied Kashmir), Nawaz said that there was corruption in every institution and the country had never seen corruption of this level.
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June - 21 
President of Pakistan and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari alleged that PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif wanted to bring Army and the Government face to face. Addressing a gathering in connection with 58th birth anniversary of Shahe
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President of Pakistan and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari alleged that PML-N Chief Nawaz Sharif wanted to bring Army and the Government face to face. Addressing a gathering in connection with 58th birth anniversary of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto in Nauder of Larkana District, the President said that there is no difference between thinking of Nawaz Sharif and Taliban leader Mullah Omar.
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June - 21 
senior Police officers say this time the Government is determined to counter illegal activities in the name of religion, they hastily clarify that the motive behind their latest move is “to regulate the seminaries properly to prevent their misuse, in
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senior Police officers say this time the Government is determined to counter illegal activities in the name of religion, they hastily clarify that the motive behind their latest move is “to regulate the seminaries properly to prevent their misuse, intentionally or unintentionally”.
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June - 21 
Six militants were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on the morning of June 22, reports Dawn. Sources said that the clash ensued when a group of militants attac
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Six militants were killed in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on the morning of June 22, reports Dawn. Sources said that the clash ensued when a group of militants attacked a security post in Dabori area with heavy weapons. A trooper was injured in the attack. After the incident, SFs launched search operation in Arang, Zakhtan and Gandi Tal areas. Several landmines were defused in those areas and hideouts of militants were destroyed during the search operation, sources added.
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June - 21 
Syed Naqi Hussain Shah (57), the in-charge of Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust (LRBT), a free eye hospital, was abducted by unidentified militants from his office at Akora Khattak in Nowshera District. Syed Naqi Shah, hailing from Chakwal, Punjab
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Syed Naqi Hussain Shah (57), the in-charge of Layton Rahmatullah Benevolent Trust (LRBT), a free eye hospital, was abducted by unidentified militants from his office at Akora Khattak in Nowshera District. Syed Naqi Shah, hailing from Chakwal, Punjab was working at the hospital since 2004 and presently living in Nowshera Cantonment.
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June - 21 
The Jinnah Terminal of the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport in Karachi was reportedly closed on June 21 after a suspicious bag was spotted on the main gate of the international arrival, reports Daily Times. However, Police, Rangers and bomb disposa
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The Jinnah Terminal of the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport in Karachi was reportedly closed on June 21 after a suspicious bag was spotted on the main gate of the international arrival, reports Daily Times. However, Police, Rangers and bomb disposal squad declared it a hoax after inspection.
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June - 21 
Unidentified militants blew up a primary school in Hangu city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 21.
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Unidentified militants blew up a primary school in Hangu city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 21.
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June - 21 
Nepal is ranked 27th in the list of the ‘most failed states’ by the Foreign Policy magazine, reports Times of India.
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Nepal is ranked 27th in the list of the ‘most failed states’ by the Foreign Policy magazine, reports Times of India.
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June - 21 
Representatives of foreign employment agencies on June 21 met Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara and urged him to provide Security to foreign employment agencies, reports Kantipuronline on June 22. A sense of panic gripped
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Representatives of foreign employment agencies on June 21 met Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara and urged him to provide Security to foreign employment agencies, reports Kantipuronline on June 22. A sense of panic gripped the foreign employment agencies after unidentified assailants opened fire inside Grand Shikhar Manpower Company in Kathmandu on June 20.
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June - 21 
Bangladesh has moved down one mark to 25th from the 24th position last year in the rankings of 'failed states', the prestigious US based Foreign Policy Magazine said in its 2011 ranking, reports Daily Star. On Bangladesh, the Report said two of five
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Bangladesh has moved down one mark to 25th from the 24th position last year in the rankings of 'failed states', the prestigious US based Foreign Policy Magazine said in its 2011 ranking, reports Daily Star. On Bangladesh, the Report said two of five Bangladeshis live under the poverty line.
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June - 21 
Bangladesh will retain Islam as the ‘State Religion’. A special Government Committee prepared proposals for the amendment, and the Government will send those proposals to the Parliament for passing as a law, reports Times of India. The Hasina Governm
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Bangladesh will retain Islam as the ‘State Religion’. A special Government Committee prepared proposals for the amendment, and the Government will send those proposals to the Parliament for passing as a law, reports Times of India. The Hasina Government however says the proposed changes won't affect the legal system. Inheritance and other family laws already are based on religion. The decision was made late on June 19, at a Cabinet meeting. At the same time, Cabinet meeting chaired by Hasina also endorsed equal status and equal rights for practicing other religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity.
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June - 21 
Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman H.M. Ershad (an ally of Awami League-led coalition Government) on June 20, praised the Prime Minister for the cabinet approval of proposals of Constitutional Amendments maintaining the phrase "Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim" an
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Jatiya Party (JP) Chairman H.M. Ershad (an ally of Awami League-led coalition Government) on June 20, praised the Prime Minister for the cabinet approval of proposals of Constitutional Amendments maintaining the phrase "Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim" and keeping "Islam" as the state religion in the Constitution.
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June - 21 
Police arrested a suspected cadre of banned outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir Bangladesh, identified as Shahdat Hossain (22) after a group of 10-12 cadres brought out a procession near Jatiya Press Club in the Capital City of Dhaka on June 21.
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Police arrested a suspected cadre of banned outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir Bangladesh, identified as Shahdat Hossain (22) after a group of 10-12 cadres brought out a procession near Jatiya Press Club in the Capital City of Dhaka on June 21.
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June - 21 
The Habiganj Court is expected to indict a former influential junior minister in the 2004 murder of former finance minister Shah AMS Kibria who was killed in a grenade attack on January 27 2004, reports Zee News. A Police Spokesman said, "We have sub
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The Habiganj Court is expected to indict a former influential junior minister in the 2004 murder of former finance minister Shah AMS Kibria who was killed in a grenade attack on January 27 2004, reports Zee News. A Police Spokesman said, "We have submitted the supplementary chargesheet as the re-investigations found 14 people, including (detained former state minister) Lutfuzzaman Babar and (militant kingpin) militant kingpin Mufti Hannan involved in the murder," Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officials said their extended investigation into the case found 14 people, mostly operatives of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) operatives, along with Babar to be involved in the murder. Of the 14 accused, nine were already in jail to face the murder trial as they were arrested in course of the probe while eight out of previous 10 accused too were in prisons.
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June - 21 
Two senior ministers A.M.A. Muhith and A.K. Khandaker expressed their discontent during a cabinet meeting and protested the inclusion of “Islam as the state religion” of the Republic in the reformed Constitution, according to All Headlines News. They
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Two senior ministers A.M.A. Muhith and A.K. Khandaker expressed their discontent during a cabinet meeting and protested the inclusion of “Islam as the state religion” of the Republic in the reformed Constitution, according to All Headlines News. They argued that it will be in conflict with the Constitution of 1972 ensuring the state should be secular with equal rights to all citizens practising other religions including Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity. Commenting on the Ministers’ argument, Hasina remarked, “The Committee Report has been prepared in this regard on the basis of reality as there have been many changes in the past 40 years”. In Addition, the Secularists argue that state cannot belong to a faith, instead human beings may have a religion or faith.
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June - 22 
A cache of grenades and ammunition, pipes and wires have been recovered from a dense forest in Rayagada District on June 22. Altogether 64 rounds of 8 mm pistols, 56 grenades, 119 pipes and 5 metre of fuse wire, were recovered buried under the earth,
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A cache of grenades and ammunition, pipes and wires have been recovered from a dense forest in Rayagada District on June 22. Altogether 64 rounds of 8 mm pistols, 56 grenades, 119 pipes and 5 metre of fuse wire, were recovered buried under the earth, at Raibiji forest in the Chandrapur Police Station limits, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG, South-West Range), Soumendra Priyadarshi said. The arms were hidden by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres for future use, the DIG said.
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June - 22 
A Maoist ‘area commander’ was arrested from near Saranda forest in Sundargarh District, reports Hindustan Times. The Police recovered an automatic 9 mm pistol, five live cartridges, posters, Maoist literatures and leaflets from Kunduru Luhar alias Go
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A Maoist ‘area commander’ was arrested from near Saranda forest in Sundargarh District, reports Hindustan Times. The Police recovered an automatic 9 mm pistol, five live cartridges, posters, Maoist literatures and leaflets from Kunduru Luhar alias Golapa (25) of Bisra area, Rourkela Superintendent of Police (SP) Himanshu Lal said. Kunduru was the 'area commander' of the outfit at Digha area after death of Maoist commander Md Muslim, the SP said.
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June - 22 
A new front of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) was uncovered by the Police in Karnataka on June 22 following the arrest of six youths from Mysore after a two-week long investigation into the kidnapping for ransom and murde
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A new front of the banned outfit Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) was uncovered by the Police in Karnataka on June 22 following the arrest of six youths from Mysore after a two-week long investigation into the kidnapping for ransom and murder of two young business management students. According to the reports, two youths, Sudhindra and his friend Vignesh were kidnapped on June 8 outside the Mahajana College in Mysore and their bodies, with strangulation marks and stab injuries were recovered on June 11 in a rural part of Bangalore. Investigations led to the arrest of Athaullah, Adil Pasha, Syed Ameen,Shabbir-ur-Rehman, Mohammed Kouser, and Saffeer Ahmed who confessed before the Police that they had carried out the kidnapping to raise funds for a controversial outfit called the Karnataka Forum for Dignity (KFD), which intelligence agencies identify to be a new front of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). KFD is accused of being at the centre of a series of communal riots in Mysore in 2009. It is a Muslim youth organization with links to the National Democratic Front in north Kerala and the Manitha Neethi Pasarai (MNP) in Tamil Nadu. According to a senior Police officer, the organisation (KFD), having 5000 cadres in Mysore, is widely respected for its social work but there are also many members with a criminal background.
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June - 22 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that barring the killing of civilians by militants all the parameters related with militancy are well within the control. "There were 23 killings at the hands of militants this year while as this figure was 22 for th
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that barring the killing of civilians by militants all the parameters related with militancy are well within the control. "There were 23 killings at the hands of militants this year while as this figure was 22 for the last year. Other than this, all the militancy related parameters are well within our control and this makes me happy," he said. In another context he said that election is not the solution to the Kashmir issue. "It (Kashmir issue) cannot be resolved through Panchayat [village level local self-government institution] polls and I am the first one to admit that the Kashmir problem should be addressed politically," the Chief Minister said. He, however, added that the Government would fully empower the Panchayats and a committee headed by Chief Secretary Madhav Lal has been set up to look into the broader perspective of giving more powers to Panchayats. The committee would submit its report by next week. He also said that decision is yet to be taken whether the elections for civic bodies would be held on party basis or non-party basis.
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June - 22 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze mixing plant of a construction company at Chorwa village in East Champaran District in the night of June 22. Tyres of truck, dumper, AC wiring and other equipment worth INR one million we
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze mixing plant of a construction company at Chorwa village in East Champaran District in the night of June 22. Tyres of truck, dumper, AC wiring and other equipment worth INR one million were destroyed in the incident. The Maoists left some literature citing the company's failure to pay 'levy' to the local (CPI-Maoist) as the reason behind the arson, Superintendent of Police Ganesh Kumar said.
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June - 22 
Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said that more than 1500 policeman have been killed during the past 20 years of insurgency in the State, according to Greater Kashmir. More than 16,000 police personnel sustained injuries in militancy related
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Director General of Police Kuldeep Khoda said that more than 1500 policeman have been killed during the past 20 years of insurgency in the State, according to Greater Kashmir. More than 16,000 police personnel sustained injuries in militancy related incidents and law and order problems during the period. “According to our estimates, more than 1500 Policemen were martyred during the past 20 years. We have also registered 16000 cops who were injured in militancy related activity and also while discharging the duties in maintaining law and order. In 2010 alone more than 3000 cops received critical injuries,” he stated.
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June - 22 
On the revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State, the Chief Minister said the Government should be able to move forward on the issue by year-end. "The two committees formed to look into the areas where AFSPA could be revoke
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On the revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from the State, the Chief Minister said the Government should be able to move forward on the issue by year-end. "The two committees formed to look into the areas where AFSPA could be revoked have not submitted their reports yet," Omar said. He also clarified that he had never questioned the accession of the State to the Union of India. "I have never said accession of Jammu and Kashmir to rest of India is not permanent. In my speech in the State Assembly in October last year, I only pointed out the difference between accession and merger," Omar stated.
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June - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one top KYKL cadre identified as Gurumayum Munda Sharma alias Basanta from Wabagai Tera Pishak, Thoubal District on June 22. The militant has been active in the area since the last few years and one .9mm pistol with thr
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one top KYKL cadre identified as Gurumayum Munda Sharma alias Basanta from Wabagai Tera Pishak, Thoubal District on June 22. The militant has been active in the area since the last few years and one .9mm pistol with three live rounds were recovered from him.
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June - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Bolen Moran and Birudh Gogoi (20), from Dhola in Tinsukia District on June 22, reports The Sentinel. One AK 81 rifle, 30 rounds of live bullets, mobile
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, identified as Bolen Moran and Birudh Gogoi (20), from Dhola in Tinsukia District on June 22, reports The Sentinel. One AK 81 rifle, 30 rounds of live bullets, mobile phones and documents were recovered from their possession. One of the militant ‘Birudh Gogoi’ confessed to his involvement in the firing case at Bogribarigaon in Tinsukia District on June 6.
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June - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres, identified as Muhammad Tomba (22) and Tazimur Rehman (22), from Khudengthabi area of Chandel District on June 22. One AK 56 rifle, two mobile phones and INR 1,100 were
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres, identified as Muhammad Tomba (22) and Tazimur Rehman (22), from Khudengthabi area of Chandel District on June 22. One AK 56 rifle, two mobile phones and INR 1,100 were recovered from them.
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June - 22 
Six heavily armed motorcycle-borne cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Arvind Kumar, a former sarpanch (president of panchayat, the village level local self-Government institution) of the Sewra panchayat in Magra village
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Six heavily armed motorcycle-borne cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Arvind Kumar, a former sarpanch (president of panchayat, the village level local self-Government institution) of the Sewra panchayat in Magra village under Dumaria Police Station in Gaya District on June 22. Angry villagers upset over the alleged failure of the Central Reserve Police Force to make instant response and follow the motorcycle-borne Maoists, set ablaze a pay loader engaged in road construction work in the area. The villagers also forced shopkeepers to down their shutters and blocked traffic on the State Highway linking the Dumaria block (administrative division) with the District Headquarters.
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June - 22 
Troops on June 22 launched a joint search operation at village Chamrerh in Thanna Mandi area falling under Dera Ki Gali (DKG) belt in Rajouri District following information about the movement of two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the area, report
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Troops on June 22 launched a joint search operation at village Chamrerh in Thanna Mandi area falling under Dera Ki Gali (DKG) belt in Rajouri District following information about the movement of two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the area, reports Daily Excelsior. Both of them were foreign mercenaries of the LeT and were operating in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch for past quite some time.
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June - 22 
A pedestrian, identified as Maqbool Shah, was injured in another blast on the main road near TD Bazaar in Jamrud. Nobody has so far claimed responsibility for any of these incidents.
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A pedestrian, identified as Maqbool Shah, was injured in another blast on the main road near TD Bazaar in Jamrud. Nobody has so far claimed responsibility for any of these incidents.
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June - 22 
A person, identified as Ejaz Ali, was killed in North Karachi within the limits of Sir Syed Police Station.
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A person, identified as Ejaz Ali, was killed in North Karachi within the limits of Sir Syed Police Station.
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June - 22 
Assistant US Attorney Victoria Peters said that Headley "mapped out the hierarchy of LeT, in which Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the Mumbai 2008 attacks (also known as 26/11) was revealed to be the leader of the military wing of LeT", addi
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Assistant US Attorney Victoria Peters said that Headley "mapped out the hierarchy of LeT, in which Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the Mumbai 2008 attacks (also known as 26/11) was revealed to be the leader of the military wing of LeT", adding, “Headley also gave the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a list of 34 targets that he believes are still on the radar for Pakistan terrorist organizations.”
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June - 22 
David Headley's "valuable information" on the Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) hierarchy is of interest not only to America but also to other countries, said United States (US) prosecutors on June 22.
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David Headley's "valuable information" on the Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) hierarchy is of interest not only to America but also to other countries, said United States (US) prosecutors on June 22.
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June - 22 
Hizbul Tahrir continues to freely distribute its propaganda material and promote its events at mosques just yards away from the Police Headquarters in Lahore and Islamabad. Hizbul Tahrir’s objective is to overthrow the current Pakistan Government and
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Hizbul Tahrir continues to freely distribute its propaganda material and promote its events at mosques just yards away from the Police Headquarters in Lahore and Islamabad. Hizbul Tahrir’s objective is to overthrow the current Pakistan Government and establish a worldwide caliphate that encompasses all Muslim majority countries. While the outfit claims to be non-violent, it has often been accused of aiding and abetting acts of terrorism.
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June - 22 
Most Pakistanis see India as a bigger threat than the Taliban and the al Qaeda and disapprove of the US military operation that killed Osama bin Laden, Times of India quoting Pew Research Centre poll reported on June 22. When asked which is the bigge
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Most Pakistanis see India as a bigger threat than the Taliban and the al Qaeda and disapprove of the US military operation that killed Osama bin Laden, Times of India quoting Pew Research Centre poll reported on June 22. When asked which is the biggest threat to their country, India, the Taliban, or al Qaeda, a majority of Pakistanis (57%) say India, the poll noted. Although Osama bin Laden has not been well-liked in recent years, a majority of Pakistanis describe his death as a bad thing. Only 14% say it is a good thing, poll released on June 21 by the Pew Research Centre added.
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June - 22 
Pakistan Army on June 22 said that it had questioned four Majors over links to Hizbul Tahrir outfit, reports Daily Times. Reportedly, their questioning followed the arrest of Brigadier Ali Khan on June 21, who was serving in military Headquarters in
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Pakistan Army on June 22 said that it had questioned four Majors over links to Hizbul Tahrir outfit, reports Daily Times. Reportedly, their questioning followed the arrest of Brigadier Ali Khan on June 21, who was serving in military Headquarters in the garrison town of Rawalpindi. However, the four Majors had been questioned in relation to the Brigadier Ali Khan case and not been detained.
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June - 22 
Pew Research Center survey finds that just 37 percent support using Army to fight terrorists, 16 percent lower than two years ago, reports Daily Times. Domestic support for the Pakistani military’s campaign against terrorist groups has waned in recen
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Pew Research Center survey finds that just 37 percent support using Army to fight terrorists, 16 percent lower than two years ago, reports Daily Times. Domestic support for the Pakistani military’s campaign against terrorist groups has waned in recent years, showing deep-rooted opposition among the Pakistani public to the United States. The survey of 3,221 Pakistanis found that just 37 percent of them supported using the army to fight terrorists, which was 16 percent lower than two years ago, according to Pew Research Center survey.
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June - 22 
Police found a body of an unidentified man near Shahzad Morr in Qasba Colony within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station.
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Police found a body of an unidentified man near Shahzad Morr in Qasba Colony within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station.
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June - 22 
Police on June 22 killed five suspected militants during an encounter in Sarbanda area in the suburbs of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Addressing a press conference at Malik Saad Khan Police Lines, the acting S
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Police on June 22 killed five suspected militants during an encounter in Sarbanda area in the suburbs of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. Addressing a press conference at Malik Saad Khan Police Lines, the acting Superintendent of Cantonment Circle, Imtiaz Shah, said that about 60 suspected militants attacked the Manzoor Shaheed Police check post after midnight, but police successfully repulsed the attack. Two Kalashnikovs, one hand grenade and some ammunition were recovered from the place of encounter.
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June - 22 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on June 22 said that the future of Pakistan is closely linked to the resolution of the Kashmir dispute and assured complete political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris till their complete freedom, reports Daily
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on June 22 said that the future of Pakistan is closely linked to the resolution of the Kashmir dispute and assured complete political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiris till their complete freedom, reports Daily Times. Addressing a public gathering in Bagh town of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), Gilani said that people of Pakistan and PoK were two bodies and one soul in real terms, enjoying complete unanimity of views on religious, cultural, ethnic, historical and geographical facets of life. Terming the Kashmiris and the people of Pakistan as an integral part of each other, Gilani said resolution of the Kashmir dispute was at the core of the creation of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). He said Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (ZAB) laid the foundation of the party as he had differences with General Ayub Khan on the issue of Kashmir. Gilani recalled that ZAB had vowed a war spanning over thousand years to liberate Kashmir.
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June - 22 
The United States (US) President Barack Obama on June 22 vowed the US will "insist" Pakistan to fulfil its promises to counter militant sanctuaries on its soil, reports Times of India. "We will work with the Pakistani Government to root out the cance
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The United States (US) President Barack Obama on June 22 vowed the US will "insist" Pakistan to fulfil its promises to counter militant sanctuaries on its soil, reports Times of India. "We will work with the Pakistani Government to root out the cancer of violent extremism, and we will insist that it keep its commitments," Obama said in a televised speech on troop withdrawal plans for the war in Afghanistan. Obama's comments underscored festering tensions between Washington and Islamabad in the wake of a unilateral US raid that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden in his hideout in Abbottabad on May 1. In blunt language, Obama made clear he was ready to order more assaults against any safe-havens harbouring those who aimed to kill Americans. "For there should be no doubt that so long as I am president, the United States will never tolerate a safe-haven for those who aim to kill us: they cannot elude us, nor escape the justice they deserve," he said. Referring to Pakistan, Obama said "no country is more endangered by the presence of violent extremists." The US president said his Government would "continue to press Pakistan to expand its participation in securing a more peaceful future for this war-torn region."
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June - 22 
Three Shia people were killed and nine others got injured when four armed militants fired at a bus carrying Shia pilgrims to Iran in Akhtarabad area of Quetta on June 22.
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Three Shia people were killed and nine others got injured when four armed militants fired at a bus carrying Shia pilgrims to Iran in Akhtarabad area of Quetta on June 22.
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June - 22 
Two Khasadar personnel, identified as Naib Subedar Hiran Shah Afridi and his companion Yar Wazir, were killed in a bomb blast at a Police checkpoint in the town of Jamrud in Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. Two other Khasadar personnel, identified
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Two Khasadar personnel, identified as Naib Subedar Hiran Shah Afridi and his companion Yar Wazir, were killed in a bomb blast at a Police checkpoint in the town of Jamrud in Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. Two other Khasadar personnel, identified as Amjad and Abdul Wajid, sustained serious injuries in the blast.
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June - 22 
Two persons were killed and five others received injuries when unidentified persons opened firing on a passenger vehicle in Mohammad Khwaja area of Hangu District. Security Forces (SFs) launched search operation in the area after the incident and arr
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Two persons were killed and five others received injuries when unidentified persons opened firing on a passenger vehicle in Mohammad Khwaja area of Hangu District. Security Forces (SFs) launched search operation in the area after the incident and arrested several suspected persons.
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June - 22 
Unidentified armed militants shot dead two brothers, identified as Nasarullah and Habibullah, belonging Awami National Party (ANP) in Korangi No 1 within the jurisdiction of Awami Colony Police Station on June 22.
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Unidentified armed militants shot dead two brothers, identified as Nasarullah and Habibullah, belonging Awami National Party (ANP) in Korangi No 1 within the jurisdiction of Awami Colony Police Station on June 22.
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June - 22 
Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal on June 22 opposed Home Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara's move to withdraw cases filed against Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)) leaders and cadres. According to a source at the Prime Minister's Office
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Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal on June 22 opposed Home Minister Krishna Bahadur Mahara's move to withdraw cases filed against Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)) leaders and cadres. According to a source at the Prime Minister's Office, the Maoist party and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) are at loggerheads about withdrawing the cases filed since the time of the insurgency.
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June - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 22 arrested a teen identified as Pawan Rai (14) with explosives at Kakadbhitta in Jhapa District, reports Himalayan Times. SFs recovered 125 Orika explosives, a detonator and wire from him.
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 22 arrested a teen identified as Pawan Rai (14) with explosives at Kakadbhitta in Jhapa District, reports Himalayan Times. SFs recovered 125 Orika explosives, a detonator and wire from him.
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June - 22 
Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court and Second Additional Metropolitan Session’s Judge’s Court on June 22, gave Criminal Investigation Department (CID) time until July 3 to complete its probes into the August 21, 2004 grenade attack cases but warned
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Metropolitan Sessions Judge’s Court and Second Additional Metropolitan Session’s Judge’s Court on June 22, gave Criminal Investigation Department (CID) time until July 3 to complete its probes into the August 21, 2004 grenade attack cases but warned the investigator that no more time will be given, reports Daily Star. Two cases were filed following the attack on an Awami League (AL) rally on Bangabandhu Avenue (Dhaka City) in 2004 in which 23 people were killed. The Courts have so far given over 22 months' time for the CID to finish further investigation into the cases.
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June - 22 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed has sought British cooperation for curbing militancy and terrorism in Bangladesh. She stated her concern when Alan Duncan, UK Minister of State for International Development, met her at her office. Hasina said that
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed has sought British cooperation for curbing militancy and terrorism in Bangladesh. She stated her concern when Alan Duncan, UK Minister of State for International Development, met her at her office. Hasina said that her Government will show zero tolerance against terrorism and militancy.
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June - 22 
Resettlement Minister Gunaratne Weerakoon who visited the Kadirgamar relief camp in Mullaitivu District on June 22 said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa instructed to expedite and complete the resettlement programme before the end of the year, report
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Resettlement Minister Gunaratne Weerakoon who visited the Kadirgamar relief camp in Mullaitivu District on June 22 said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa instructed to expedite and complete the resettlement programme before the end of the year, reports Colombo Page. He said that all internally displaced persons (IDPs) will be resettled before the end of the year as the Government by then expects to complete the demining operations in the North.
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June - 23 
A local court sentenced four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to death on June 23, for the Chilkari massacre in which former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi’s son was among 19 people killed, reports Ranchi Express. The fou
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A local court sentenced four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to death on June 23, for the Chilkari massacre in which former Jharkhand Chief Minister Babulal Marandi’s son was among 19 people killed, reports Ranchi Express. The four Maoists were identified as Chhatrapati Mandal, Manoj Rajwar, Jitan Marandi and Anil Ram.
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June - 23 
An Indian national was abducted in the Philippines by suspected gunmen belonging to banned militant Islamist outfit, Abu Sayyaf, which is linked to al-Qaeda, PTI reported. The person, identified as Biju Kolara Veetil, was visiting the family of his F
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An Indian national was abducted in the Philippines by suspected gunmen belonging to banned militant Islamist outfit, Abu Sayyaf, which is linked to al-Qaeda, PTI reported. The person, identified as Biju Kolara Veetil, was visiting the family of his Filipino wife in the village of Tempok in the southern Philippine province of Sulu, when he was abducted.
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June - 23 
An unidentified militant was killed by the SFs near Razdan Pass in Bandipora District. One AK-47 rifle, one radio set, two hand grenades and a map were recovered from the killed militant.
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An unidentified militant was killed by the SFs near Razdan Pass in Bandipora District. One AK-47 rifle, one radio set, two hand grenades and a map were recovered from the killed militant.
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June - 23 
Arrested UNLF ‘Chairman’ R. K. Meghen speaking to reporters after coming out of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) courtroom at Guwahati on June 23 urged the youths of the State to join the ‘liberation movement’ and make the right decision of jo
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Arrested UNLF ‘Chairman’ R. K. Meghen speaking to reporters after coming out of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) courtroom at Guwahati on June 23 urged the youths of the State to join the ‘liberation movement’ and make the right decision of joining only principled groups to take the revolutionary movement forward.
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June - 23 
Chhattisgarh Government will set up an armed battalion of women to deal with the law and order situation on the field and deploy it in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-infested areas if needed. "Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has given
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Chhattisgarh Government will set up an armed battalion of women to deal with the law and order situation on the field and deploy it in the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-infested areas if needed. "Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has given in-principle nod for formation of the women battalion. The battalion will, however, not be used in anti-Naxal combat operations," said N. K. Aswal, Chief Secretary of Home Department in Raipur on June 23.
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June - 23 
In a bid to respect the agreement between the interlocutor’s from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) side and State Government, Odisha Government on June 23 decided to release another 153 persons languishing in various jails across the
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In a bid to respect the agreement between the interlocutor’s from the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) side and State Government, Odisha Government on June 23 decided to release another 153 persons languishing in various jails across the State. “We have taken a decision to withdraw cases against 153 tribals. Necessary instructions have already been issued to concerned government advocates. The process will be complete by the end of June”, said Odisha Chief Secretary B.K Patnaik at Bhubaneswar.
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June - 23 
Indian Express reports that with intelligence and security agencies having okayed the return of 108 Jammu and Kashmir militants, who are currently either in Pakistan or in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), the Centre too is likely to clear their cases
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Indian Express reports that with intelligence and security agencies having okayed the return of 108 Jammu and Kashmir militants, who are currently either in Pakistan or in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), the Centre too is likely to clear their cases by next month. Sources said the applications of 28 militants had already been cleared by a committee comprising representatives of the State Government, Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Army. “Eighty more names will be cleared by the end of this month. Hopefully, all these 108 militants will return home next month,” an unnamed Home Ministry official said. Sources said the identity of the rehabilitated militants would be kept a secret. Over 3,000 Kashmiri youths went to PoK to receive arms training. Their return is being made possible under the Government’s Rehabilitation Policy announced in 2010. It covers all people and their dependents who crossed over to PoK between 1989 and 2009 to take up the gun.
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June - 23 
Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF, Jammu Frontier) Sunil Chattopadhyay said that though the situation on the International Border is calm as compared to last four years yet there is no scope for complacency as around 170 militants are s
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Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF, Jammu Frontier) Sunil Chattopadhyay said that though the situation on the International Border is calm as compared to last four years yet there is no scope for complacency as around 170 militants are still getting arms training in eight camps on the other side of border and may try to sneak into this side. "The situation on the International Border between India and Pakistan is under control and very calm since August 2010 as compared to last four years when there were several incidents of cease fire violations and attempts of infiltration", he said. “In 2007, there were 28 incidents of cease-fire violation and attempts of infiltration while as the same in 2008 were 58. In 2009, the number of such incidents was 36 while as during the period between January 2010 to August 2010, 28 cease-fire violations and infiltration attempts were made from the other side on the International Border,” the official said. "A total of 9 such incidents have taken place from August 2010 till date as such the situation is better as compared to previous four years", he said, adding "this is mainly because of increased surveillance, alertness at all levels and effective monitoring of situation from the Border Out Posts (BOPs) besides coordination with Pakistani Rangers". In reply to another query, Chattopadhyay disclosed that under Central Government sponsored schemes, 38 BOPs in Jammu Frontier are being modernized and better living conditions will be provided to the soldiers. "The work is likely to be completed by next year", he added.
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June - 23 
On June 23 that Agartala Bench of the Guwahati High Court (HC) set free the three prime accused in the murder case of the then Health Minister Bimal Sinha and his brother. The HC has, however, upheld the decision of the lower court with regard to 16
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On June 23 that Agartala Bench of the Guwahati High Court (HC) set free the three prime accused in the murder case of the then Health Minister Bimal Sinha and his brother. The HC has, however, upheld the decision of the lower court with regard to 16 others, accused in forging conspiracy in the killing, who were released by the District Court in 2005. Earlier, the accused were awarded life imprisonment by a lower court. The then Health and Urban Development Minister Bimal Sinha and his younger brother Bidyut Sinha were shot daed by the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants on March 31, 2005.
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June - 23 
SFs arrested a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Leishram Abungcha alias Shushil Singh (23), from Nongda area of Ukhrul District. One mobile phone was recovered from him.
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SFs arrested a cadre of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Leishram Abungcha alias Shushil Singh (23), from Nongda area of Ukhrul District. One mobile phone was recovered from him.
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June - 23 
SFs carried out search operations in Keran sector of Kupwara District and recovered one AK-47 rifle along with a radio set.
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SFs carried out search operations in Keran sector of Kupwara District and recovered one AK-47 rifle along with a radio set.
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June - 23 
The “GHQ, Naga army” of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on June 23 said it had resolved to stand “firmly and uprightly” after ‘chairman’ S. S. Khaplang, states Nagaland Post. A statement of “major general” Nyemlang Konyak
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The “GHQ, Naga army” of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on June 23 said it had resolved to stand “firmly and uprightly” after ‘chairman’ S. S. Khaplang, states Nagaland Post. A statement of “major general” Nyemlang Konyak, NSCN-K faction, released by ‘Ministry of Information and Publicity’, said the resolution was made during an emergency meeting held on June 22.
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June - 23 
The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan began their discussions on all issues of mutual interest with a specific focus on peace and security on June 23 in Islamabad in Pakistan, The Hindu reported. After the meeting, Indian Foreign Secretary Ni
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The Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan began their discussions on all issues of mutual interest with a specific focus on peace and security on June 23 in Islamabad in Pakistan, The Hindu reported. After the meeting, Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao was quoted by some Pakistani television channels as stating that both countries had to work together to eliminate terrorism and that there could be no segmented approach. Her Pakistani counterpart, Salman Bashir, added that terrorism was related to peace and security in the region.
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June - 23 
The Planning Commission on June 23 proposed setting up telecom towers in Police compounds in 60 Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit Districts, to help tackle extremist violence, reports Business Standard. “Integrated development of the trouble-t
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The Planning Commission on June 23 proposed setting up telecom towers in Police compounds in 60 Naxalite [Left Wing Extremism (LWE)]-hit Districts, to help tackle extremist violence, reports Business Standard. “Integrated development of the trouble-torn Districts through fast-track development of basic amenities, together with improved communication network, are the backbone of the central government’s initiatives aimed at restoring normalcy in these districts,” Commission member-secretary Sudha Pillai said during an interaction with collectors and other heads of Naxalite-hit Districts.
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June - 23 
Two landmines suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were found in the Simulpal area under Belpahari Police Station of West Midnapore District on June 23. The explosives were later defused.
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Two landmines suspected to be planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were found in the Simulpal area under Belpahari Police Station of West Midnapore District on June 23. The explosives were later defused.
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June - 23 
Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Chamraid in Bafliaz belt of Poonch District on June 23, reports Times of India. Identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained. One of the sl
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Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants were killed in an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) at Chamraid in Bafliaz belt of Poonch District on June 23, reports Times of India. Identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained. One of the slain militants is, however, of Pakistani origin, adds Daily Excelsior. Recoveries made from the site of encounter included one AK rifle with seven magazines and 200 rounds, seven Chinese grenades, one UBGL grenade, two pouches, one compass, two pairs of shoes, one diary and some other incriminating documents.
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June - 23 
Union Government on June 23 has decided to extend the cease-fire with National Democratic Front of Bodoland –Pro talk (NDFB-PTF) and Dima Halim Daogah (DHD).
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Union Government on June 23 has decided to extend the cease-fire with National Democratic Front of Bodoland –Pro talk (NDFB-PTF) and Dima Halim Daogah (DHD).
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June - 23 
Villagers in Senguda village in Lorami area of Bilaspur District surrounded two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres late in the night of June 23 and handed them over to Police the next morning. The Maoists were in uniform and had gone
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Villagers in Senguda village in Lorami area of Bilaspur District surrounded two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres late in the night of June 23 and handed them over to Police the next morning. The Maoists were in uniform and had gone to the village for the collection of levy.
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June - 23 
A 132KV power pylon was blown up by unidentified militants disrupting power supply to Parachinar and parts of Upper Kurram Agency.
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A 132KV power pylon was blown up by unidentified militants disrupting power supply to Parachinar and parts of Upper Kurram Agency.
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June - 23 
A cell phone found in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 1, 2011 contained contacts to a militant outfit with ties to Inters Services Intelligence (ISI), reports The News quoting The New York Times on June 23. The cell phone belo
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A cell phone found in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan on May 1, 2011 contained contacts to a militant outfit with ties to Inters Services Intelligence (ISI), reports The News quoting The New York Times on June 23. The cell phone belonged to Osama’s courier who was also killed in the May 1 raid. The discovery indicated that bin Laden used the group, Harakat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), as part of his support network inside Pakistan. The Newspaper quoted analysts familiar with HuM saying it had deep roots in the area around Abbottabad and its leaders have strong ties with both al Qaeda and ISI.
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June - 23 
A khasadar (tribal Police), identified as Ajab Khan, was killed by unidentified militants in Jawaki area of Frontier Region Kohat.
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A khasadar (tribal Police), identified as Ajab Khan, was killed by unidentified militants in Jawaki area of Frontier Region Kohat.
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June - 23 
At least five persons were killed and three others injured as fighting between volunteers of Zakhakhel Qaumi Lashkar (community militia) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) intensified in Tora Vela of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Trib
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At least five persons were killed and three others injured as fighting between volunteers of Zakhakhel Qaumi Lashkar (community militia) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) intensified in Tora Vela of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 23, reports Dawn. Members of both the groups were among the dead and injured. Sources said that volunteers of tribal lashkar captured an important stronghold of the militant outfit in the valley.
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June - 23 
Former President General Pervez Musharraf’s Aide de Camp (ADC) Major (Retired) Tanveer Ali was found dead in mysterious circumstances in his suite in the limits of the Shalimar Police Station in Islamabad.
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Former President General Pervez Musharraf’s Aide de Camp (ADC) Major (Retired) Tanveer Ali was found dead in mysterious circumstances in his suite in the limits of the Shalimar Police Station in Islamabad.
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June - 23 
In the District, a bullet-riddled dead body of a Baloch Student Organisation-Azad (BSO-A) leader Shafi Baloch was found near Mach area. Shafi was abducted on June 18, 2011 from the Lakpass area of Mastung District.
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In the District, a bullet-riddled dead body of a Baloch Student Organisation-Azad (BSO-A) leader Shafi Baloch was found near Mach area. Shafi was abducted on June 18, 2011 from the Lakpass area of Mastung District.
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June - 23 
Mir Rustam Marri, a social activist and a former Balochistan National Party (BNP) District President, was shot dead in Dera Allah Yar city of Jaffarabad District. Rafiq Khoso, a leader of Balochistan Republican Party (BRP), said that it was a politic
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Mir Rustam Marri, a social activist and a former Balochistan National Party (BNP) District President, was shot dead in Dera Allah Yar city of Jaffarabad District. Rafiq Khoso, a leader of Balochistan Republican Party (BRP), said that it was a political murder and blamed the Government for extra-judicial killing of Baloch nationalist leader.
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June - 23 
On June 23 reported that one Raja Sabri Khan, from Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, was developing his own drone technology in his research facility called Integrated Dynamics. The company's chief executive is developing the technology despi
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On June 23 reported that one Raja Sabri Khan, from Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, was developing his own drone technology in his research facility called Integrated Dynamics. The company's chief executive is developing the technology despite security challenges arising from the current political climate and the public anger over the United States (US) use of the unmanned aircrafts.
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June - 23 
Stressing the need for a political solution to the Afghan conflict through a regional diplomatic effort, Senator John Kerry said the US should listen to both Pakistanis and Afghans to protect American interests. Opening a hearing on US goals and prog
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Stressing the need for a political solution to the Afghan conflict through a regional diplomatic effort, Senator John Kerry said the US should listen to both Pakistanis and Afghans to protect American interests. Opening a hearing on US goals and progress in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said by announcing withdrawal of 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by September 2012, President Obama has kept his commitment. “We have a complicated relationship. We have to work with the Pakistanis where our interests converge and we have to find common ground where we have different goals even when the road ahead looks difficult,” he said at the hearing.
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June - 23 
The Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on June 23 said that Army would be withdrawn from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) when tribal people were able to take up their responsibilities, reports Dawn. Addressing two separat
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The Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on June 23 said that Army would be withdrawn from the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) when tribal people were able to take up their responsibilities, reports Dawn. Addressing two separate jirgas (tribal council) of Ahmedzai Wazir and Mehsud tribes in Wana and Chegmalai areas of South Waziristan Agency, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said the Army had played an important role in eradicating militancy and restoring peace in the region. Pakistan has deployed over 100,000 regular and paramilitary troops in FATA to flush out the Taliban from the area. “We have not come for fighting (the terrorists) alone. We have come here to help develop your areas,” Kayani Ahmedzai Wazir tribes in Wana.
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June - 23 
Three persons were killed and four others sustained injuries when unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at Juma Khan’s drug den in Pirangabad area of Mastung District on June 23, reports Daily Times. The victims were identified as Ghulam Far
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Three persons were killed and four others sustained injuries when unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at Juma Khan’s drug den in Pirangabad area of Mastung District on June 23, reports Daily Times. The victims were identified as Ghulam Farooq, Mohammad Akbar, and Saifullah, while the injured were identified as Nasir Ahmed, Jalil Ahmed, Nazir Ahmed and Mir Ahmed.
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June - 23 
Two persons, including one driver Altaf Shah and one cleaner Adil Shah of a NATO oil tanker, were shot dead by unidentified militants while carrying fuel for the NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan in Dhaddar area of Bolan District.
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Two persons, including one driver Altaf Shah and one cleaner Adil Shah of a NATO oil tanker, were shot dead by unidentified militants while carrying fuel for the NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan in Dhaddar area of Bolan District.
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June - 23 
US General David Petraeus has stated that service of Pakistan should be acknowledged in war against terror, reports The News. In his statement before US Senate Committee for Intelligence, Petraeus stated that thousands of Army personnel, Police and c
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US General David Petraeus has stated that service of Pakistan should be acknowledged in war against terror, reports The News. In his statement before US Senate Committee for Intelligence, Petraeus stated that thousands of Army personnel, Police and civilian Pakistani have rendered sacrifice of their lives in the war against terror. The US General said Pakistan has to take more steps in this war against terror.
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June - 23 
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Congress that Pakistan must be a part of the Afghan peace process while announcing that senior Afghani, Pakistani and American officials would meet next week for further talks on this issue. In addition, Hil
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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told Congress that Pakistan must be a part of the Afghan peace process while announcing that senior Afghani, Pakistani and American officials would meet next week for further talks on this issue. In addition, Hillary Clinton said that US is not prepared to continue the same levels of military aid to Pakistan unless it sees some changes in the relationship, reports Daily Times. “When it comes to our military aid, we are not prepared to continue providing that at the pace we were providing it unless and until we see some steps taken,” Clinton told a Senate committee.
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June - 23 
While announcing his plan to withdraw 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by next summer, US President Barack Obama on June 23 issued a stern warning to Pakistan, saying he will never tolerate terrorist safe havens inside the country, reports Dawn. “Of co
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While announcing his plan to withdraw 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by next summer, US President Barack Obama on June 23 issued a stern warning to Pakistan, saying he will never tolerate terrorist safe havens inside the country, reports Dawn. “Of course, our efforts must also address terrorist safe havens in Pakistan,” said Barack Obama in his June 23 evening policy speech, which outlined his policies for the Pak-Afghan region. “We will work with the Pakistani government to root out the cancer of violent extremism, and we will insist that it keep its commitments,” he said, adding, “For there should be no doubt that so long as I am President, the United States will never tolerate a safe haven for those who aim to kill us: they cannot elude us, nor escape the justice they deserve.”
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June - 23 
Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato on June 23 said that his party would pressurise the three major parties, UCPN -M, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) to execute the five-point deal. He warned
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Sadbhawana Party Chairman Rajendra Mahato on June 23 said that his party would pressurise the three major parties, UCPN -M, Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) to execute the five-point deal. He warned that his party would opt for struggle if the deal is not carried out as agreed.
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June - 23 
The plan to deploy 120 surveyors in Maoist cantonment sites to regroup People Liberation Army (PLA) combatants from June 28 was put on hold because of the deadlock on the integration modality and rehabilitation package issues, Kantipuronline. The Sec
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The plan to deploy 120 surveyors in Maoist cantonment sites to regroup People Liberation Army (PLA) combatants from June 28 was put on hold because of the deadlock on the integration modality and rehabilitation package issues, Kantipuronline. The Secretariat of the Prime Minister-led Special Committee that was supposed to send 72 section officers and 42 computer operators to profile the combatants on June 24 reviewed its decision on June 23. The panel agreed to shortlist the candidates to be now deployed on June 29. "More than 2,100 individuals filed applications for the job. We will try to complete the recruitment by next week," said Special Committee Secretariat member Deepak Prakash Bhatta.
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June - 23 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Central Committee is meeting from June 24 in a bid to resolve the escalating rift between Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and hardliner Mohan Baidya. The central committee could declare the g
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Central Committee is meeting from June 24 in a bid to resolve the escalating rift between Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and hardliner Mohan Baidya. The central committee could declare the general convention as a tool to diffuse the ongoing dispute.
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June - 23 
Bangladesh Government’s turnaround from Secularism to Islamism has enraged the indigenous population, who are demanding to be recognized in a proposed re-draft of the Country's Constitution, according to All Headlines News. Former guerrilla leader Jy
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Bangladesh Government’s turnaround from Secularism to Islamism has enraged the indigenous population, who are demanding to be recognized in a proposed re-draft of the Country's Constitution, according to All Headlines News. Former guerrilla leader Jyotirindra Bodhipriya Larma alias Shantu Larma, Chairman of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Regional Council (CHTRC) rejected the proposed Islamization of the Constitution and demanded Constitutional recognition of the indigenous community, who have resided in the country for centuries. Since Bangladesh gained independence four decades ago, the 35 ethnic groups that represent nearly two per cent of the total 158 million majoritarian Sunni Muslims have demanded to be recognized as indigenous communities.
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June - 23 
The High Court on June 23 rejected a bail petition jointly filed by three detained Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders - Chief Motiur Rahman Nizami, Secretary General Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed and Delwar Hossain Saydee, in connection with the Rajshashi U
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The High Court on June 23 rejected a bail petition jointly filed by three detained Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leaders - Chief Motiur Rahman Nizami, Secretary General Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed and Delwar Hossain Saydee, in connection with the Rajshashi University student and Chhatra League leader Faruk Hossain murder case, reports Daily Star. Earlier, on March 24, a two-member division bench delivered a split judgement on the petition filed by these leaders in August 2010. Senior judge of that bench Justice Moyeenul Islam Chowdhury granted them bail while junior judge Justice Nazrul Islam Talukder rejected the petition.
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June - 23 
The Sri Lankan Government is to respond within a week to the power devolution proposal presented by the major Tamil party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), reports Colombo Page. Representatives of the Government and the TNA met on June 23 to discus
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The Sri Lankan Government is to respond within a week to the power devolution proposal presented by the major Tamil party, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), reports Colombo Page. Representatives of the Government and the TNA met on June 23 to discuss a political solution to the ethnic issue. TNA parliamentarian Suresh Premachandran said that the government is expected to respond within a week and that the next round of talks are scheduled for July 9.
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June - 24 
Asserting that nothing could be achieved through violence, President Pratibha Patil on June 24 exhorted the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to shun violence, think practically and come forward for talks, reports Indian Express. “Chhatt
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Asserting that nothing could be achieved through violence, President Pratibha Patil on June 24 exhorted the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to shun violence, think practically and come forward for talks, reports Indian Express. “Chhattisgarh is among the states which are facing the problem of Naxalism [Left-Wing Extremism]. Many precious lives have been lost in the recent past in many unfortunate incidents related to Maoist violence,” she said in her address to the Chhattisgarh Assembly. “Violence won’t take you anywhere. It gives only destruction and pain. Even the biggest problems can be resolved through talks,” she said and appealed to the Maoists and “others engaged in violence” to come forward for talks and join the “mainstream of development process” to usher in the progress of tribals.” Maintenance of peace is essential for nation’s progress,” she added. The President also said there was a need to monitor whether the fruits of development were reaching down to all sections of society.
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June - 24 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters appealing to boycott the by-election scheduled for July 1, for the Jamshedpur Lok Sabha seat, were found on June 24 in Ghorabandha area of Ghatshila tehsil (revenue unit) in East Singhbhum District
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) posters appealing to boycott the by-election scheduled for July 1, for the Jamshedpur Lok Sabha seat, were found on June 24 in Ghorabandha area of Ghatshila tehsil (revenue unit) in East Singhbhum District.
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June - 24 
Days after the Khaplang faction of the NSCN split along the international border with Myanmar, the Indian faction suffered another jolt on June 24 with its ‘finance kilonser’ (finance minister), Kughalu Mulatonu, joining the group’s Myanmar-based ‘ch
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Days after the Khaplang faction of the NSCN split along the international border with Myanmar, the Indian faction suffered another jolt on June 24 with its ‘finance kilonser’ (finance minister), Kughalu Mulatonu, joining the group’s Myanmar-based ‘chairman’, S.S. Khaplang.
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June - 24 
On June 24, SFs have warned pro-talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) that they could come under attack from anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF). The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Eastern range)
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On June 24, SFs have warned pro-talk faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-PTF) that they could come under attack from anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF). The Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Eastern range), Anurag Tankha, told that there was information about the ULFA (ATF) trying to regroup in Mon District of Nagaland, bordering Sivasagar District and cadres of ULFA-PTF could be their main targets.
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June - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Naga National Council (NNC) cadre, identified as Frento alias Mughavi (21), while collecting money from shops at Nagarjan in Dimapur District on June 24. “On his revelation, the main accused who sent him to make col
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one Naga National Council (NNC) cadre, identified as Frento alias Mughavi (21), while collecting money from shops at Nagarjan in Dimapur District on June 24. “On his revelation, the main accused who sent him to make collection of money from shop owners was arrested from Super Market area,” Police said. The main accused was identified as one NNC “leacy” Honito Yeptho. INR 4420 and demand slips of NNC were recovered from their possession. Also, SFs arrested two NNC cadres “2nd lt” Vikiho Sema (24) and “raja peyu” Ato Sema (30) on extortion charges on June 23 from Dimapur District. Used booklet of tax receipts and coupons were recovered. Further, one NNC “capt.” Khevito Yeptho (67) was arrested for possessing one .22 pistol along with 7 rounds of ammunition in the magazine.
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June - 24 
Security has been stepped up in passenger trains and railway station across Assam due to the warning coming from intelligence agencies about plans to trigger off explosions on trains by the militants of NDFB-ATF and Adivasi People’s Army (APA).
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Security has been stepped up in passenger trains and railway station across Assam due to the warning coming from intelligence agencies about plans to trigger off explosions on trains by the militants of NDFB-ATF and Adivasi People’s Army (APA).
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June - 24 
Six persons, including a Policeman, were injured when militants fired a rifle grenade towards Police Station in the Sopore area of Baramulla District in the afternoon of June 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade landed inside the compound of the
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Six persons, including a Policeman, were injured when militants fired a rifle grenade towards Police Station in the Sopore area of Baramulla District in the afternoon of June 24, reports Daily Excelsior. The grenade landed inside the compound of the Police Station leading to injuries to a group of people present there.
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June - 24 
Terming the Khole and Kitovi group as “breakaway”, Y. Wangtin Konyak, a senior functionary of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), said rival groups would have no impact on the Khaplang group as it still controlled parts of N
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Terming the Khole and Kitovi group as “breakaway”, Y. Wangtin Konyak, a senior functionary of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), said rival groups would have no impact on the Khaplang group as it still controlled parts of Nagaland, Eastern Nagaland (Myanmar) Southern Nagaland (Manipur sector) and Tirap and Changlang Districts,
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June - 24 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person by slitting his throat at a 'kangaroo court' in Koraput District on June 25, holding him guilty of passing on information to the Police, reports IBN Live. The body of the victim
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person by slitting his throat at a 'kangaroo court' in Koraput District on June 25, holding him guilty of passing on information to the Police, reports IBN Live. The body of the victim named Sapaura Sirika, who had been missing from his village since June 24, was found in a pool of blood at Kalam-Jhadipada chowk, about 90 kilometres from the District on June 25. Quoting a letter purportedly written by Maoists and found from the spot by villagers, Police said the Maoists claimed to have punished him at a ‘Kangaroo court’ as he was a Police informer. Sirika was also held responsible for a Police-Maoist encounter that took place in a dense forest in Narayanpatna area last year [2010].
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June - 24 
Times of India reports that the first five months of 2011 has been the most peaceful time in Kashmir, compared to corresponding periods of the past two decades, assessments by the Security establishment has shown. According to sources, assessments o
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Times of India reports that the first five months of 2011 has been the most peaceful time in Kashmir, compared to corresponding periods of the past two decades, assessments by the Security establishment has shown. According to sources, assessments of insurgency situation in Kashmir until May 31 showed there was an almost 50 percent drop in most parameters used to measure militancy. In the first four months, no terrorist managed to enter the Valley from Pakistan, while in May, a group of 17 entered. In 2011, there were 42 infiltration attempts in the first five months, while in 2010 it was about 100. The Security Forces killed 30 terrorists in the first five months, against almost 100 killed in 2010 in the same period. A similar drop in the number of violent incidents in the first five months was noticeable — in 2011 it was 84, against 200 in 2010 for the same period. The number of civilians killed remained around the same, with 21 people killed in militancy violence in the first five months.
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June - 24 
Two militants of anti-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) at Bedlangmari village in Kokrajhar District on June 24, reports Sentinel. Two .9 mm pistols, four magazines, 14 live
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Two militants of anti-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) at Bedlangmari village in Kokrajhar District on June 24, reports Sentinel. Two .9 mm pistols, four magazines, 14 live rounds, fired cases and a grenade were recovered from the encounter site.
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June - 24 
With regard to the removal of S.S. Khaplang by the ‘National Assembly’ (Tatar Hoho), NSCN said that, “there was, and is, never a question of split in the NSCN. The Tatar Hoho only removed a self-righteous leader who was an obstacle to reconciliation
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With regard to the removal of S.S. Khaplang by the ‘National Assembly’ (Tatar Hoho), NSCN said that, “there was, and is, never a question of split in the NSCN. The Tatar Hoho only removed a self-righteous leader who was an obstacle to reconciliation and peace among the Nagas. The effort of FNR must continue unabated if the future of the Naga people is to be secured through acceptable political solution,” .
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June - 24 
A former commando of the Pakistan Navy Kamran Ahmed Malik and his brother Zaman Malik, who were arrested on May 27 for interrogation from Lahore District of Punjab province in connection with the May 22 Pakistan Naval Station (PNS) Mehran attack in
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A former commando of the Pakistan Navy Kamran Ahmed Malik and his brother Zaman Malik, who were arrested on May 27 for interrogation from Lahore District of Punjab province in connection with the May 22 Pakistan Naval Station (PNS) Mehran attack in Karachi, have been released on June 24 after being declared innocent.
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June - 24 
At least 10 militants were killed when the fighter jets of Pakistani Air Force bombarded suspected militant hideouts in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) along the Pak-Afghan border on June 24.
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At least 10 militants were killed when the fighter jets of Pakistani Air Force bombarded suspected militant hideouts in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) along the Pak-Afghan border on June 24.
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June - 24 
Explosives and hand grenades were recovered from Islamabad’s fruit and vegetable market on June 24, reported Dawn. The recovery of explosives and hand grenades was made from a car parked in the market.
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Explosives and hand grenades were recovered from Islamabad’s fruit and vegetable market on June 24, reported Dawn. The recovery of explosives and hand grenades was made from a car parked in the market.
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June - 24 
Pakistan and India on June 24 while wrapping up Foreign Secretary level talks in Islamabad, agreed to continue discussions on Jammu and Kashmir in a purposeful and forward looking manner with the view to finding a peaceful solution by narrowing diver
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Pakistan and India on June 24 while wrapping up Foreign Secretary level talks in Islamabad, agreed to continue discussions on Jammu and Kashmir in a purposeful and forward looking manner with the view to finding a peaceful solution by narrowing divergences and building convergences, reports Daily Times. The two sides agreed on the need for promoting friendly exchanges and noted with satisfaction the progress made towards finalisation of the visa agreement which would help liberalise the visa regime and facilitate people-to-people, business-to-business and sports contacts. Addressing a joint press conference after concluding the two-day talks, Pakistan Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir and his Indian counterpart Nirupama Rao said the two sides discussed various issues in an open and constructive manner, and termed the talks very positive. The two countries’ top diplomats said they discussed security issues, terrorism, Jammu and Kashmir, confidence building measures (CBMs) and friendly exchanges.
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June - 24 
Pakistan Army on June 24 condemned the June 23 report of The New York Times which stated that a cell phone found in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden contained contacts of a militant outfit, Harakat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) that had ties with the Pakis
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Pakistan Army on June 24 condemned the June 23 report of The New York Times which stated that a cell phone found in the raid that killed Osama bin Laden contained contacts of a militant outfit, Harakat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) that had ties with the Pakistan’s Intelligence Agency, reports Daily Times. Pakistan Army spokesman Major General Athar Abbas said in a statement sent by text message that the military “rejects the insinuations made in the New York Times story”, adding, “It is part of a well-orchestrated smear campaign against our security organisations”.
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June - 24 
Police claimed to have recovered two suicide jackets, 25 kilogrammes of explosives, one light machine gun (LMG), ten detonators, 30 feet of detonating wire, T&T blocks, three rifles, four repeaters, 300 rounds of sub-machine gun and four police unifo
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Police claimed to have recovered two suicide jackets, 25 kilogrammes of explosives, one light machine gun (LMG), ten detonators, 30 feet of detonating wire, T&T blocks, three rifles, four repeaters, 300 rounds of sub-machine gun and four police uniforms.
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June - 24 
President Asif Ali Zardari on June 24 denied that Pakistan is turning a blind eye to terrorists, and vowed that it will hunt down and eliminate terrorists, reports Daily Times. In an interview published in Strait Times, President Zardari said Pakista
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President Asif Ali Zardari on June 24 denied that Pakistan is turning a blind eye to terrorists, and vowed that it will hunt down and eliminate terrorists, reports Daily Times. In an interview published in Strait Times, President Zardari said Pakistan was determined to wiping out extremism. He underscored his resolve by emphasising that Pakistan had been the hardest-hit victim of the scourge with more than 35,000 persons, including security forces, killed by terrorists. In addition, the president said, terrorists had caused economic losses of nearly USD 68 billion. He dismissed the notion that the increasing number of terrorist attacks was the proof that the country was on the brink of becoming a failed state. Instead, he said, effective law enforcement operations had put terrorists on their heels and they were launching more attacks out of desperation. The President said, “Our army is capable of defending territory and sovereignty. Apart from that, free media, independent judiciary, a dynamic civil society and an active parliament are indicators of strengthening Pakistani institutions.”
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June - 24 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on June 24 said that Pakistan-India Foreign Secretary level talks were a step towards resolution of all outstanding issues between the two countries, reports Daily Times. Talking to Minister of State for Foreign Affa
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on June 24 said that Pakistan-India Foreign Secretary level talks were a step towards resolution of all outstanding issues between the two countries, reports Daily Times. Talking to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Azam Jammu Kashmir (Pakistan occupied Kashmir) President Raja Zulqarnain Khan at the Prime Minister House in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said that talks were manifestation of the resolve of the Government to have a peaceful co-existence in the region. Gilani said it was the wish of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto to make all possible efforts for the resolution of Kashmir dispute according to the wishes of people of the India occupied Kashmir.
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June - 24 
Sindh Police on June 24 foiled a terror attack by recovering a 40 kilogram bomb from Doctors’ Colony of the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) where Shia community performed Friday prayers, reports Daily Times. Officials of the bomb disposal s
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Sindh Police on June 24 foiled a terror attack by recovering a 40 kilogram bomb from Doctors’ Colony of the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) where Shia community performed Friday prayers, reports Daily Times. Officials of the bomb disposal squad claimed that the bomb contained 20 kilograms of high explosive material, 10 kilograms of ball bearings and 20 meters of American made detached cord connected with two detonators and was supposed to explode with a remote control device during Friday prayers.
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June - 24 
The accused Jandullah militant, Saleem, during the initial course of interrogation confessed that he is associated with Fasihur Rehman group of Jandullah and is an in-charge of the terror activities in the city. He confessed to being involved in vari
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The accused Jandullah militant, Saleem, during the initial course of interrogation confessed that he is associated with Fasihur Rehman group of Jandullah and is an in-charge of the terror activities in the city. He confessed to being involved in various Muharram bomb blasts in the city, including Ashura bomb blast near Light House in December 2009 and other sectarian blasts.
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June - 24 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested four alleged terrorists belonging to different religious outfits and recovered explosives from their possession during separate raids in different parts of Karachi. The Anti-Extremist
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested four alleged terrorists belonging to different religious outfits and recovered explosives from their possession during separate raids in different parts of Karachi. The Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the CID arrested two Jandullah militants, identified as Mohammad Saleem alias Rizwan alias Jihadi alias Taliban and Rizwan Ali and one Commander of Swat Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) identified as Nazeer Ahmed alias Waqas in Mauripur and SITE areas. Liaquatabad Town Police claimed to have arrested an accused allegedly belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).
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June - 24 
Unidentified militants blew up an 8-inch diameter gas pipeline near Loti gas field area in Dera Bugti District on June 24.
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Unidentified militants blew up an 8-inch diameter gas pipeline near Loti gas field area in Dera Bugti District on June 24.
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June - 24 
Chairperson of Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (Republican) Jaya Prakash Prasad Gupta, while speaking at a programme organised in Sunsari District headquarters Inaruwa on June 24 to inaugurate party office and to honour martyr’s families and conflict victi
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Chairperson of Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum (Republican) Jaya Prakash Prasad Gupta, while speaking at a programme organised in Sunsari District headquarters Inaruwa on June 24 to inaugurate party office and to honour martyr’s families and conflict victim families, claimed that the country was still in the conflict-ridden state since the state did not seriously hold talks with conflicting armed groups in Madhes and mid-eastern mountainous region.
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June - 24 
The Legislature-Parliament meet endorsed the international anti-terrorism conventions, reports Kantipuronline. International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism 1999 and the United Nations Convention against Transnational Org
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The Legislature-Parliament meet endorsed the international anti-terrorism conventions, reports Kantipuronline. International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism 1999 and the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime were passed by the House.
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June - 24 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda proposed opening up discussions on both ideological and political differences in the crucial Central Committee meeting. Dahal said besides public discussions,
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda proposed opening up discussions on both ideological and political differences in the crucial Central Committee meeting. Dahal said besides public discussions, the party could form a separate internal forum to discuss and forge consensus. Dahal’s proposal comes in response to the demand of Vice-chairmen Mohan Baidya and Baburam Bhattarai to scrap the party’s “restrictive” five-point code and allow open discussions on dissenting voices at all tiers.
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June - 25 
A ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Pathra village under Dhibra Police Station in Aurangabad District on June 25. "Acting on a tip-off, Police captured Sudarshan Bhuiyan alias Guptaji, said to be
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A ‘zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested from Pathra village under Dhibra Police Station in Aurangabad District on June 25. "Acting on a tip-off, Police captured Sudarshan Bhuiyan alias Guptaji, said to be zonal commander of Shahabad range of ultra left outfit," Superintendent of Police VR Singh said. He was wanted in connection with several operations carried out by Maoists in Bihar and Jharkhand.
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June - 25 
A former deputy sarpanch (deputy chief of gram panchayat, the village level local self-Government institution), also a road contractor, was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Murumgaon, bordering Chhattisgarh in Gadchiro
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A former deputy sarpanch (deputy chief of gram panchayat, the village level local self-Government institution), also a road contractor, was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Murumgaon, bordering Chhattisgarh in Gadchiroli District in the afternoon of June 25. According to reports, a group of Maoists stormed the residence of Ramchandra Bahirwar (58) and called him outside to talk. There ensued a heated exchange of words between them that led the Maoists gunning him down. Separately, suspected Maoists killed a youth identified as Shrikant Telange (32), for allegedly being a Police informer in Ubapli in Dhanora tehsil (revenue unit) in the District on June 26.
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June - 25 
Army foiled an infiltration attempt from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District in the night of June 25, reports Daily Excelsior. "Due to heavy rains with the onset of monsoon season, attempts are being made by th
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Army foiled an infiltration attempt from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch District in the night of June 25, reports Daily Excelsior. "Due to heavy rains with the onset of monsoon season, attempts are being made by the infiltrators to sneak into Indian territory", defense sources said, adding, "The attempts are likely to increase further keeping in view the ensuing Shri Amarnath Yatra …" Similarly, Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu) Dilbagh Singh said, "We know that the militants camping in the launching pads across the border are desperate to infiltrate into this side but the security forces and intelligence agencies are alert enough to foil nefarious designs of the enemies. Such bids will continue at least till the completion of Amarnath yatra.”
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June - 25 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including two women cadres surrendered in front of Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Kumar in Jajpur District on June 25 reports Orissadiary.com. All the surrendered Maoists have been identi
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including two women cadres surrendered in front of Superintendent of Police (SP) Deepak Kumar in Jajpur District on June 25 reports Orissadiary.com. All the surrendered Maoists have been identified as Suru alias Usha Palea (20), Laxmi alias Sambari Hessa (20) Bikram alias Jaysingh Gagarai (20) and Ramesh Gagarai (18) of Baligotha village under Kalinga Nagar Police Station of Jajpur District, the SP said.
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June - 25 
Madhya Pradesh Police arrested a former cadre of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) at the Cochin International Airport in Kochi town of Kerala on June 25, reports The Hindu. Flying in from Dubai in an Emirates flight, Salauddin Zainul Abd
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Madhya Pradesh Police arrested a former cadre of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) at the Cochin International Airport in Kochi town of Kerala on June 25, reports The Hindu. Flying in from Dubai in an Emirates flight, Salauddin Zainul Abdin (41), was detained upon arrival after Immigration officials were alerted. Abdin, an aide of the former SIMI ‘chief’ Safdar Nagori, was a native of Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, and operated in Mumbai, according to official sources. Wanted in connection with a case in Ujjain, he had fled the country in 1998. He was employed with a construction company in Dubai.
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June - 25 
One Peoples’ United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Muhammad Altaf, was arrested by Security Forces near Faith Hospital, Dimapur on June 25. On interrogation, the arrested accused revealed that he was a cadre of Manipur-based insurgen
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One Peoples’ United Liberation Front (PULF) militant, identified as Muhammad Altaf, was arrested by Security Forces near Faith Hospital, Dimapur on June 25. On interrogation, the arrested accused revealed that he was a cadre of Manipur-based insurgent outfit PULF and currently operating in Dimapur.
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June - 25 
President Pratibha Patil on June 25, called for arrangements to be made in Chhattisgarh for providing exclusive educational facilities for tribal students from the kindergarten (KG) level to post-graduate (PG) level, reports mangalorean.com. "Why are
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President Pratibha Patil on June 25, called for arrangements to be made in Chhattisgarh for providing exclusive educational facilities for tribal students from the kindergarten (KG) level to post-graduate (PG) level, reports mangalorean.com. "Why are tribal students neglected here, give the educational facilities to them from KG to PG-level," President Patil remarked while speaking at a function where she formally inaugurated a State-of-the-art building of the Raipur Municipal Corporation (RMC) in Raipur. She had addressed a special meet of the State Assembly on June 24, where she called upon the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) to shun violence and enter into dialogue with the Government to ensure development of tribal people.
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June - 25 
Security Force (SF) personnel detected and defused four landmines suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Hatnaburu in West Singhbhum District on June 25. The landmines, weighing an average 15 kilograms each,
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Security Force (SF) personnel detected and defused four landmines suspected to be planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Hatnaburu in West Singhbhum District on June 25. The landmines, weighing an average 15 kilograms each, were planted in four different places under a kutcha road deep inside Saranda forest targeting the SF, Superintendent of Police A. K. Singh said.
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June - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing five Kilogram on June 25 in village Uttar Kuyanbeel on the busy road connecting Harisingha to Mangaldai via Kalaigaon in Udalguri District.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing five Kilogram on June 25 in village Uttar Kuyanbeel on the busy road connecting Harisingha to Mangaldai via Kalaigaon in Udalguri District.
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June - 25 
Security Forces arrested one People Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Khundrakpam Inaotomba Singh alias Naobi (33), from Kairang Maning Leikai in Imphal East District on June 25.
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Security Forces arrested one People Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Khundrakpam Inaotomba Singh alias Naobi (33), from Kairang Maning Leikai in Imphal East District on June 25.
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June - 25 
A bomb partially exploded outside the gate of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) office located at Tipu Sultan Road within the limits of Bahadurabad Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on June 25, reports Daily Tim
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A bomb partially exploded outside the gate of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) office located at Tipu Sultan Road within the limits of Bahadurabad Police Station in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on June 25, reports Daily Times. According to details, a high intensity bomb partially exploded. No one was injured from the small explosion, however, a wall and main gate of the office was partially damaged.
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June - 25 
A vehicle of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was attacked by militants in Mastung, some 40 kilometres from Quetta, on June 25, reports Daily Times. However, no one was injured. According to Police, a UNHCR coach, carrying Afghan
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A vehicle of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was attacked by militants in Mastung, some 40 kilometres from Quetta, on June 25, reports Daily Times. However, no one was injured. According to Police, a UNHCR coach, carrying Afghan refugees to Afghanistan from Karachi, came under attack when militants opened fire on it on National Highway near Mastung. Militants managed to escape from the scene after Police officials present with the UNHCR staff retaliated.
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June - 25 
At least 15 militants were killed in the faction clash between the supporters of two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commanders’ near the Afghan border in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 25.
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At least 15 militants were killed in the faction clash between the supporters of two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commanders’ near the Afghan border in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 25.
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June - 25 
Four bullet-riddled dead bodies were found from Shahnawaz Chowk of Pak Colony in Khi area of Karachi on June 25 (today), reported The News. The identity of the victims could not be ascertained.
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Four bullet-riddled dead bodies were found from Shahnawaz Chowk of Pak Colony in Khi area of Karachi on June 25 (today), reported The News. The identity of the victims could not be ascertained.
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June - 25 
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, on June 25 accused the United States (US) of supporting terrorism, pointing to American drone strikes in Pakistan and Afghanistan that allegedly have killed scores of civilians, reports Daily Times. Ayat
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Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, on June 25 accused the United States (US) of supporting terrorism, pointing to American drone strikes in Pakistan and Afghanistan that allegedly have killed scores of civilians, reports Daily Times. Ayatollah Ali Khomeini said a country whose military forces were responsible for such deaths couldn’t lecture the world about fighting terror. “The US and European governments that follow it describe Palestinian combatant groups who fight for liberation of their land as terrorists,” Khomeini said in a written message to an international conference on combating terrorism that opened in Tehran on June 25. However, Khomeini said Israeli military strikes against civilian targets or assassination of Palestinians by Israeli security agents were not condemned by the West as acts of terrorism. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad told the conference that Washington, Israel and Europe were the worst culprits. Ahmadinejad said, “It is unfortunate that I have to announce that the individuals and groups responsible for these (terrorist) incidents are supported by certain European governments and some American politicians.”
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June - 25 
Ten Policemen were killed and another five sustain injuries when two suicide bombers, one of them burqa-clad, blew themselves up inside a Police Station in Kolachi Town of Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 25, reports Daily Time
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Ten Policemen were killed and another five sustain injuries when two suicide bombers, one of them burqa-clad, blew themselves up inside a Police Station in Kolachi Town of Dera Ismail Khan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 25, reports Daily Times. At least 10 Police officers died while five others were wounded during the siege, Regional Police Chief Imtiaz Shah said. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed the responsibility for the attack, saying it was partly in revenge for the US raid that killed al Qaeda ‘chief’ Osama bin Laden. TTP ‘spokesman’ Ahsanullah Ahsan confirmed that the group sent two attackers, one of them a woman.
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June - 25 
Two bombs weighing eight kilogrammes each were found near the wall of a local madrassa in Awan chowk in Gujranwala town of Punjab on June 25, reports Daily Times. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) later neutralised the bombs.
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Two bombs weighing eight kilogrammes each were found near the wall of a local madrassa in Awan chowk in Gujranwala town of Punjab on June 25, reports Daily Times. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) later neutralised the bombs.
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June - 25 
Police arrested three suspected cadres of Hizb-ut-Tahrir, identified as Mahi Chowdhary (20), Imran Hossain (21) and Zumman Chowdhury (20) at Sylhet City's Shahi Eidgah on March 25, reports Daily Star. They all are students of class eleven of Madan Mo
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Police arrested three suspected cadres of Hizb-ut-Tahrir, identified as Mahi Chowdhary (20), Imran Hossain (21) and Zumman Chowdhury (20) at Sylhet City's Shahi Eidgah on March 25, reports Daily Star. They all are students of class eleven of Madan Mohan College. Some leaflets with anti-Government slogans were also recovered during the raid.
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June - 26 
A patrolling team of the BSF and the Police was ambushed by around 150 Maoists, Kanker Superintendent of Police, Rahul Bhagat, said, adding that two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were killed on the spot in Kanker District. One Maoist was kille
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A patrolling team of the BSF and the Police was ambushed by around 150 Maoists, Kanker Superintendent of Police, Rahul Bhagat, said, adding that two Border Security Force (BSF) troopers were killed on the spot in Kanker District. One Maoist was killed in retaliatory firing, Bhagat added.
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June - 26 
Chhattisgarh Additional Director General of Police (Naxal Operation) Ramniwas said that the number of victims in the landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on June 26, in which a Police vehicle was blown up at Ki
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Chhattisgarh Additional Director General of Police (Naxal Operation) Ramniwas said that the number of victims in the landmine blast triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on June 26, in which a Police vehicle was blown up at Kirandul and Palnar in Dantewada District, has gone up to four, reports IBNLive. In addition to the fatalities, four persons, including three policemen, are undergoing medical treatment at a hospital presently, they said.
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June - 26 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) leaders loyal to SS Khaplang have blamed the split in the NSCN on manipulation by the advisors of the leadership besides lack of communication and coordination among the leaders. Interacting with media pe
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) leaders loyal to SS Khaplang have blamed the split in the NSCN on manipulation by the advisors of the leadership besides lack of communication and coordination among the leaders. Interacting with media persons at the Suruhohoto designated camp on June 26, “Lt. General” Niki Sumi and senior ceasefire supervisory board (CFSB) member and “Kilonser” (minister) Hokato Vusshe, disclosed that there was absolutely no communication between the ‘chairman’ and ‘general secretary’ and that they and others including emissary to the collective leadership Kughalu Mulatonu had to act as the messengers or the go-betweens between the leaders in turns.
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June - 26 
on 26 June reports that from last November to June this year anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) is said to have recruited about 100 youths from Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Sivasgar Districts and 30 of them have re-entered. T
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on 26 June reports that from last November to June this year anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) is said to have recruited about 100 youths from Tinsukia, Dibrugarh and Sivasgar Districts and 30 of them have re-entered. They have been involved in two encounters and also involved in extortion at Upper Assam, Changlang and Lohit Districts of Arunachal Pradesh.
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June - 26 
Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit runs a series of well-oiled courses for budding terrorists, ranging from religious indoctrination to military and intelligence training, which are aimed at boosting militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports T
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Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit runs a series of well-oiled courses for budding terrorists, ranging from religious indoctrination to military and intelligence training, which are aimed at boosting militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Times of India. David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American LeT operative and an accused in the 26/11, in his testimony during the recently-concluded trial of co-accused Tahawwur Rana provided an insight into the religious, military and intelligence training being imparted by the LeT. He told the court that he went for religious training by the LeT in 2002; the three-month operational military training in 2003; and the LeT leadership course in 2004. In between, he did a course in intelligence in 2003. "I did the basic -- the religious course in the beginning. I did a preliminary course, a military. And then I did the advanced course. Then I did the intelligence course. Then I did the anti-terrorist course. Then I did the leadership course. And that's it," Headley told the court in response to a question from the defence attorney. All these courses, he said, were directed towards fighting in Jammu and Kashmir. Headley told the court that LeT taught them "small unit tactics," for "conventional and guerrilla warfare" in both "urban and country settings," so that LeT terrorists could fight against the Indian Army. "And that was your aim, that you were going to fight in that battle?" he was asked. "That is correct", Headley responded. "They really didn't teach you ...in the intelligence course, the intelligence was designed to help you with that type of a battle, correct, fighting in the guerrilla war, so to speak?" he was asked. "No. The intelligence was a little different from that. That was geared toward living... small groups of Lashkar operatives that would go in and live inside of India. That was geared for that mainly," Headley said. "Small groups. Where were they going to live, in Kashmir or India itself?" the defence attorney asked. "In India or Kashmir, both," Headley said. "And do what type of work?" he was asked. "Surveillance or checking out some locations as well as VIPs or personnel," he said. After working for LeT for four-five years, Major Iqbal of the Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), got in touch with him in 2006. "How do you know he was in ISI?" the defence attorney asked. "Because I had been introduced to him by a person who had met—who I had met inside a military cantonment in Landi Kotal," Headley said.
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June - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the Bhata forest area of Kishtwar District and recovered arms and ammunition. The recoveries included three 12 bore rifles, one grenade launcher, one Chinese pistol
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralized a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants in the Bhata forest area of Kishtwar District and recovered arms and ammunition. The recoveries included three 12 bore rifles, one grenade launcher, one Chinese pistol along with 9 rounds of ammunition, one Pakistani pistol, one Chinese grenade, one Pakistani grenade, four UBGL grenades and 112 rounds of AK-47 rifle. A defense spokesman said, “The busting of the hideout has prevented these warlike stores failing into the hands of the surviving LeT militants, who are facing shortage of arms and ammunition and are looking out for the same.”
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June - 26 
SFs arrested one cadre of the Taibanganba Group of KCP, identified as Oinam Nelson alias Thoi alias Rajesh alias Leibaknganba alias John (19) on June 26. Nelson revealed that he is working under the command of one Joykishan alias Kishan (district com
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SFs arrested one cadre of the Taibanganba Group of KCP, identified as Oinam Nelson alias Thoi alias Rajesh alias Leibaknganba alias John (19) on June 26. Nelson revealed that he is working under the command of one Joykishan alias Kishan (district commander of the outfit) and he was reportedly assigned to serve demand letters to various doctors, businessmen, government employees and also transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another place under the instruction of Joykishan. He also disclosed that he is a former cadre of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and later joined the KCP recently.
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June - 26 
SFs vacated the Gohpur weekly market in Sonitpur District on June 26 and searched for explosives, reports Telegraph. Sonitpur Superintendent of Police A.K. Tiwari said that we had information that National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant
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SFs vacated the Gohpur weekly market in Sonitpur District on June 26 and searched for explosives, reports Telegraph. Sonitpur Superintendent of Police A.K. Tiwari said that we had information that National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants could carry out explosions in crowded places and with the weekly market fitting the information, we carried out a thorough search there.
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June - 26 
The Centre plans to set up an elite unit within the Home Ministry to deal effectively with cases of terror financing and money laundering, which have a direct bearing on the country’s internal Security, PTI reported. The first-ever such cell will be
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The Centre plans to set up an elite unit within the Home Ministry to deal effectively with cases of terror financing and money laundering, which have a direct bearing on the country’s internal Security, PTI reported. The first-ever such cell will be headed by an officer of the Indian Revenue Service (Income Tax), sources said. The unit will function as the “nodal office” between various investigative and enforcement agencies to deal exclusively with cases of terror financing and instances of money laundering for such activities. According to sources, the cell will have a strength of eight officials, initially, and will be a part of the Internal Security-I division of the Home Ministry. “The cell will take up all cases related to terror funding in India and abroad. It will collate intelligence and information from all law enforcement agencies and coordinate with them,” a senior officer said.Initially, the cell will liaise with agencies like the Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Intelligence Bureau (IB), Income Tax Department, Enforcement Directorate, CBI and Directorate General of Customs and Central Excise Intelligence. Subsequently, it will scrutinise information collected from central police organisations and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
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June - 26 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Police vehicle with a landmine and ambushed BSF personnel, killing five Security Force (SF) troopers in two separate attacks in Dantewada and Kanker Districts on June 26. The Maoists b
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Police vehicle with a landmine and ambushed BSF personnel, killing five Security Force (SF) troopers in two separate attacks in Dantewada and Kanker Districts on June 26. The Maoists blew up an SUV near Kirandul in Dantewada District, 6 kilometres from Raipur, killing three Policemen and injuring three others, said Ramnivas, the Additional Director-General (Naxalite operations). One Policeman is missing.
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June - 26 
The Court of the Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM), Kamrup, remanded Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leader Akhil Gogoi to judicial custody after investigators probing June 22 Dispur violence did not seek any further extension of Police r
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The Court of the Sub-divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM), Kamrup, remanded Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leader Akhil Gogoi to judicial custody after investigators probing June 22 Dispur violence did not seek any further extension of Police remand, reports Assam Tribune. Gogoi, who was arrested and subsequently remanded to three days’ Police custody on June 24, was reproduced before the Court of SDJM Ramen Baruah on June 26 – a day before the expiry of the remand period – purportedly to avert any law-and-order situation on June 27.
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June - 26 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) strongly condemned the reported ‘quit notice’ served against the Meeteis living in the Naga inhabited Districts of Manipur by the so call Naga crusader’s group recently. A press release by
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) strongly condemned the reported ‘quit notice’ served against the Meeteis living in the Naga inhabited Districts of Manipur by the so call Naga crusader’s group recently. A press release by retired ‘major’ N. Panmei, medical kilonser cum political advisor, Southern Nagaland (NSCN-K) stated that such display of a sensitive matter by some ill-responsible group of people can not be tolerated at all. The Naga National movement has no agenda for communal discard and hatred in the neighborhood. The peaceful co-existence and relationship that continued till today since time immemorial can not be sabotaged by any senseless group and they shall not be allowed to escape unpunished, it said.
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June - 26 
The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) stated on June 26 that a party congress was held on June 20 wherein the Central Committee and District Committee members of the party were selected. The central committee members are Paliba,
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The People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) stated on June 26 that a party congress was held on June 20 wherein the Central Committee and District Committee members of the party were selected. The central committee members are Paliba, Imocha, Yaikhomba, Sunil, Ningthi, Irei, Rajen and Rakesh. The selected District committee members are Chamba, Sagar,Jiten, Boby, Nonocha, Eshingchaoba, Kesho, Shilheiba, LAngam,Yaima and Tayaima. M Paliba was unanimously selected as chairman and Imocha was tendered the post of general secretary, home and foreign secretary, Yaikhomba as finance secretary and a assistant secretary. Major Sunil for the post of assistant publicity and propaganda and assistant organization (Eastern Division), major Ningthi as assistant secretary home and assistant secretary project, major Erei for assistant secretary home and assistant secretary organization of western division major Rakesh as assistant secretary defence and assistant chief of staff and major Rajen as assistant finance secretary revenue and convenor district committee, stated a release by the assistant secretary, publicity and propaganda major Sunil.
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June - 26 
The Union Home Secretary GK Pillai said that there was marked improvement of the overall situation in the North East region and there was greater desire for peace not only among the common people but also among different militant groups of the region
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The Union Home Secretary GK Pillai said that there was marked improvement of the overall situation in the North East region and there was greater desire for peace not only among the common people but also among different militant groups of the region, reports Assam Tribune. He expressed the view that the Government would have to take advantage of the situation and efforts have already been launched in this direction. Pillai pointed out that the level of violence in the region has come down considerably, which is a positive sign. But at the same time, he admitted that extortions by militant groups remain a cause of concern.
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as ‘divisional commander’ Muzaffar Ahmad Malla alias Chota Moulvi and his associate Suhail Khan alias Shahid, were killed in a 12-hour long gun-battle with the Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama Distri
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Two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants, identified as ‘divisional commander’ Muzaffar Ahmad Malla alias Chota Moulvi and his associate Suhail Khan alias Shahid, were killed in a 12-hour long gun-battle with the Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Two Army personnel, including an officer were also injured. Acting on a tip off about presence of some militants in the house of one Mohammad Yousuf, the SFs cordoned off a village in Shikargah at around 7 pm in the night of June 26. The militants opened fire following which the encounter broke out, which continued intermittently throughout the night. The SFs’ launched an assault on the militants shortly after dawn on June 27 and killed both the militants. Two AK assault rifles, four magazines, 14 rounds, an Under Barrel Grenade Launcher along with a grenade and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from the incident site. Muzaffar, who had received arms training in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), was one of the most wanted militants in South Kashmir.
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June - 26 
According to the unofficial results announced late on June 26, elections were postponed in three constituencies after the death of three people in the violence. Elections were held on 37 seats of the AJK Legislative Assembly and according to the las
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According to the unofficial results announced late on June 26, elections were postponed in three constituencies after the death of three people in the violence. Elections were held on 37 seats of the AJK Legislative Assembly and according to the last unconfirmed reports, Pakistan People’s Party was ahead of other contestants with 19 seats, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) bagged seven, Muslim Conference (MC) four while two independent candidates were also declared successful.
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June - 26 
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on June 26 claimed that Pakistan fired 470 rockets into Afghanistan over the past three weeks, killing 36 people, including 12 children, reports Daily Times. The attacks came in areas of Kunar and Nangarhar provinc
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Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on June 26 claimed that Pakistan fired 470 rockets into Afghanistan over the past three weeks, killing 36 people, including 12 children, reports Daily Times. The attacks came in areas of Kunar and Nangarhar provinces from where NATO forces have been withdrawn, Afghan border officials said. Karzai indicated that Pakistani Government forces were responsible for the bombardment. “They should be stopped immediately and if they are not being carried out by the forces, Pakistan should make it clear who is behind the attacks,” he said in a statement. Karzai said that he discussed the rocket barrage with President Asif Ali Zardari during an anti-terrorism conference in Tehran on June 25, the same day the Afghan Defence Ministry spokesman Muhammad Zahir Azimi warned that Afghanistan would defend itself. “The government of Pakistan should understand that there will be a reaction for killing Afghan citizens,” said spokesman Muhammad Zahir Azimi.
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June - 26 
At least 250 families have moved out of central Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) after the start of an operation by the Security Forces against militants. According to a private TV channel, a camp has been set up at New Dur
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At least 250 families have moved out of central Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) after the start of an operation by the Security Forces against militants. According to a private TV channel, a camp has been set up at New Durrani village with a capacity to accommodate 1,500 families. Sources said arrangements had been made at the camp for the provision of necessary ration to the IDPs. People have been asked to get themselves registered at the camp to get the required facilities.
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June - 26 
Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) leaders on June 26 urged the masses to wage war against America and India if either country violates Pakistan’s territorial sovereignty like in the Abbottabad operation of May 1 that killed Osama bin L
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Jama’at-ud-Dawa (JuD) and Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) leaders on June 26 urged the masses to wage war against America and India if either country violates Pakistan’s territorial sovereignty like in the Abbottabad operation of May 1 that killed Osama bin Laden, reports Express Tribune. Addressing separate protest rallies on June 26, JuD chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed on Mall Road and JeI chief Syed Munawar Hasan on Multan Road said they were ready to fight the United States (US) and India for the protection of Pakistan.
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June - 26 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) arrested six Afghan Taliban militants from Shern Jogezai area of Qila Saifullah District on June 26, reports Daily Times. A large amount of weapons and explosive material had also been recovered from their possession.
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) arrested six Afghan Taliban militants from Shern Jogezai area of Qila Saifullah District on June 26, reports Daily Times. A large amount of weapons and explosive material had also been recovered from their possession.
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June - 26 
Six people, including three Police officials and three under-trial prisoners, were injured in a blast at Qazzafi Police picket in Multan District on June 26, reported Daily Times. According to sources, explosives were planted in a motorcycle, which
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Six people, including three Police officials and three under-trial prisoners, were injured in a blast at Qazzafi Police picket in Multan District on June 26, reported Daily Times. According to sources, explosives were planted in a motorcycle, which had been parked along the wall of the picket. Three Police officials, identified as Sajjad, Khadim and Irshad, sustained injuries while three under-trial prisoners, identified as Qaisar Abbas, Danish and Imran were injured.
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June - 26 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed that they had used husband wife duo to attack the Kolachi Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan District on June 25. TTP spokesman Ahsanullah Ahsan said that “This shows how much we hate Pakistani security instit
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed that they had used husband wife duo to attack the Kolachi Police Station in Dera Ismail Khan District on June 25. TTP spokesman Ahsanullah Ahsan said that “This shows how much we hate Pakistani security institutions’’. Ahsan claimed it was the first time the militant group had used a woman suicide bomber. However, Pakistani officials said a woman suicide bomber wearing a burqa attacked a World Food Programme food distribution centre at Khar in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on December 25, 2010, killing 45 people. The TTP claimed responsibility for that attack in city of Khar but never said it was by a woman bomber. Still, that was believed to be the first attack by a woman.
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June - 26 
The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on June 26 won a majority of seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan occupied Kashmir) elections, reports Daily Times. Those who were declared successful included former AJK Prime Ministers Barrister Sultan Meh
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The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on June 26 won a majority of seats in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan occupied Kashmir) elections, reports Daily Times. Those who were declared successful included former AJK Prime Ministers Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry, Farooq Haider, Sardar Yaqoob and Sardar Attique. Senior politicians like Chaudhry Abdul Majeed, Sardar Qamaruz Zaman, Siyab Khalid, Chaudhry Ismail and Tariq Farooq also won their seats.
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June - 26 
Unidentified militants tried to blow up the main gas supply line on Charsadda-Mansehra Road in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 26, reports Dawn. “An improvised explosive device was planted near the gas supply line that went off with
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Unidentified militants tried to blow up the main gas supply line on Charsadda-Mansehra Road in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 26, reports Dawn. “An improvised explosive device was planted near the gas supply line that went off with a bang but luckily the pipelines did not burst,” Police said. Bomb disposal Squad (BDS) said that 25 kilograms explosives were used in the blast.
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June - 26 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has tried to assure other parties that he would not deviate from the line of peace and constitution, reports Kantipuronline. His statement came at a time w
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has tried to assure other parties that he would not deviate from the line of peace and constitution, reports Kantipuronline. His statement came at a time when the non-Maoist parties are expressing doubts that the internal rift of the party could hamper the peace and constitution writing process. In the recent formal and informal meeting with the leaders of Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Prachanda has stated that he could take any decision from ongoing Central Committee meeting despite the hardliner's pressure not to make further concessions on the issues of peace and constitution. Dahal, who has put off the CC meet at least for three days, has intensified intra-party and inter-party consultation to crave party's latest stance on the twin task of peace and statute.
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June - 26 
Charges have been pressed against 11 new suspects including former State Minister for Home Lutfozzaman Babar and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Chief Motiur Rahman Nizami in two cases filed in connection with the 10-truck arms haul in Chittagong on April 2, 2
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Charges have been pressed against 11 new suspects including former State Minister for Home Lutfozzaman Babar and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Chief Motiur Rahman Nizami in two cases filed in connection with the 10-truck arms haul in Chittagong on April 2, 2004, reports Daily Star. The investigation officer on June 26, stated that, the arms produced in Chinese factory Norinco were to be transported to India for Assamese separatist group United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Apart from Babar and Nizami, ULFA leader Paresh Barua, former Director General of National Security Intelligence (NSI) Brigadier General (retired) Abdur Rahim, the then Director of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) Major General (retired) Rezzaqul Haider Chowdhury, who was later appointed as the DG of NSI, are on both the charge sheets. The others are former NSI Director Wing Commander (retired) Shahab Uddin, ex-NSI Deputy Director Major (retired) Liakat Hossain, ex-NSI Field Officer Akbar Hossain Khan, former Additional Secretary of Industries Ministry Nurul Amin, ex-CUFL Managing Director Mohsin Talukder and former Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited (CUFL) General Manager (administration) Enamul Hoque. All 11 new suspects except Ulfa leader Paresh, and Nurul Amin are in prison, said the investigator.
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June - 26 
Hizbut Tawhid openly declares its publication named 'Dajjal' as "anti-Christ" and is spreading the content of this book, which is filled with hate speech against Christians, Jews and non-Muslims, via Facebook and other social networks. All such illeg
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Hizbut Tawhid openly declares its publication named 'Dajjal' as "anti-Christ" and is spreading the content of this book, which is filled with hate speech against Christians, Jews and non-Muslims, via Facebook and other social networks. All such illegal activities are conducted from its headquarters in Dhaka. It also maintains close links with various Islamist militancy outfits including Taliban, Laskar-e-Toiba (LeT), Sipah-e-Sahaba, al-Qaeda etc. This group is funded by dubious Arab sources as well as some fanatic Muslims in the Muslim dominated nations in the world. Founder of Hizbut Tawhid, Bayezid Khan Panni aka Selim Panni was a collaborator of Pakistani occupation forces during the war of independence of Bangladesh. It is even apprehended that, Hizbut Tawhid is a brainchild of Pakistani Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), as in most cases, Panni pronounced his support towards separatist groups as well as ISI-patronized Islamists in India. Hizbut Tawhid has also expanded its network in a number of Asian countries in the recent years. Hizbut Tawhid also owns pages in Facebook including : Hezbut Tawheed, Dajjal and True Islam, Ayman Bin Moshi, This Islam Is Not Islam [Jihadist content], Dajjal The Judeo-Christian Civilization, Islam, Islam and Dajjal, Anti Dajjal, Dajjal Documentary, Awareness of Dajjal, Beware of Dajjal, Dajjal Representative etc.
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June - 26 
United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) rejected the bill of fifteenth amendment to the Constitution. They criticised the Government’s move to keep ‘Bismillah’ in the Preamble and Islam as State Religion in the Constitution. Terming the bill controve
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United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) rejected the bill of fifteenth amendment to the Constitution. They criticised the Government’s move to keep ‘Bismillah’ in the Preamble and Islam as State Religion in the Constitution. Terming the bill controversial, the president of UPDF Prosit Khisha in a written statement said ethnic communities of Bangladesh will not accept the Bangalee nationality. They further said activities of Awami League (AL) are as same as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and JeI.
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June - 26 
Security Forces (SFs) are investigating a terrorist style killing of a 30-year-old man, identified as, Balachandran Sathkunaraja, an ex-militant of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), who was found hanging on a goal post of a football court in
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Security Forces (SFs) are investigating a terrorist style killing of a 30-year-old man, identified as, Balachandran Sathkunaraja, an ex-militant of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), who was found hanging on a goal post of a football court in Puttur in Jaffna District on June 26, reports Colombo Page. Investigations revealed that he was hanged after beaten to death.
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June - 26 
The detained senior leader of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP said that he knew where the money of LTTE was kept after their defeat in May 2009 by the Sri Lankan Government, reports Colombo Page. “I know who is
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The detained senior leader of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Kumaran Pathmanathan alias KP said that he knew where the money of LTTE was kept after their defeat in May 2009 by the Sri Lankan Government, reports Colombo Page. “I know who is having the large sums of money belonging to the LTTE. I know this will be a difficult job but I will try to find that money in order to help Tamil people," a PTI report said quoting a statement made by KP to the BBC.
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June - 26 
The Sri Lanka Government plans to hand in the written submissions regarding the proposals of the major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in relation to power sharing on June 29, Colombo Page reported. The written submissions are to be discus
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The Sri Lanka Government plans to hand in the written submissions regarding the proposals of the major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) in relation to power sharing on June 29, Colombo Page reported. The written submissions are to be discussed at the next round of talks between the Government and the TNA.
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June - 26 
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on June 26 claimed that Pakistan fired 470 rockets into Afghanistan over the past three weeks, killing 36 people, including 12 children, reports Daily Times. The attacks came in areas of Kunar and Nangarhar provinc
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Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on June 26 claimed that Pakistan fired 470 rockets into Afghanistan over the past three weeks, killing 36 people, including 12 children, reports Daily Times. The attacks came in areas of Kunar and Nangarhar provinces from where NATO forces have been withdrawn, Afghan border officials said. Karzai indicated that Pakistani Government forces were responsible for the bombardment. “They should be stopped immediately and if they are not being carried out by the forces, Pakistan should make it clear who is behind the attacks,” he said in a statement. Karzai said that he discussed the rocket barrage with President Asif Ali Zardari during an anti-terrorism conference in Tehran on June 25, the same day the Afghan Defence Ministry spokesman Muhammad Zahir Azimi warned that Afghanistan would defend itself. “The government of Pakistan should understand that there will be a reaction for killing Afghan citizens,” said spokesman Muhammad Zahir Azimi.
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June - 27 
All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) strongly condemned the frequent threats of PM Akbar faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-PM Akbar) on media and newspaper distributors in Manipur.
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All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) strongly condemned the frequent threats of PM Akbar faction of People’s United Liberation Front (PULF-PM Akbar) on media and newspaper distributors in Manipur.
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June - 27 
Altogether 33 cadres belonging to four different militant outfits surrendered to the State on June 27 and laid down arms at a surrender ceremony held at Leimakhong garrison in Senapati District. The surrendered cadres included Pakan Reunification Arm
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Altogether 33 cadres belonging to four different militant outfits surrendered to the State on June 27 and laid down arms at a surrender ceremony held at Leimakhong garrison in Senapati District. The surrendered cadres included Pakan Reunification Army (PRA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Brig Molum Anal alias Jetky. He surrendered along with 21 other cadres of the outfit. The others who surrendered included eight from National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), two from National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and one cadre of Naga National Council (NNC). They brought along 13 AK-56 rifles, one rifle bolt action (local made), eight .9 mm pistols, 13 AK-56 magazines, 59 live rounds of AK ammunition, three live rounds of .9 mm ammunition, two hand grenades, four .22 rifles and one .22 pistol.
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June - 27 
At least seven live bombs were found on June 27 by a joint search team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Chhattisgarh Police in Kanker District.
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At least seven live bombs were found on June 27 by a joint search team of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Chhattisgarh Police in Kanker District.
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June - 27 
cadres of United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA), which is under the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, assaulted two auto-rickshaw drivers and vandalised their vehicles at Torbung in Bishnupur District in connection with an extortion demand.
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cadres of United Socialist Revolutionary Army (USRA), which is under the Suspension of Operation (SoO) pact, assaulted two auto-rickshaw drivers and vandalised their vehicles at Torbung in Bishnupur District in connection with an extortion demand.
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June - 27 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that guaranteed public service delivery to the people in Jammu and Kashmir is his Government's cherished goal and administration has been sensitized at all levels in this regard, according to Kashmir Dispatch. "The t
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that guaranteed public service delivery to the people in Jammu and Kashmir is his Government's cherished goal and administration has been sensitized at all levels in this regard, according to Kashmir Dispatch. "The transfer of powers and authority from the Civil Secretariat to the grass roots public representatives is the prime objective of Panchayati Raj. And my Government is committed for powerful and effective Panchayats in the State", he added.
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June - 27 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah underlined that there was an urgent need for rehabilitating surrendered militants in the State, reports Kashmir Dispatch. “I took the issue with Home Minister P. Chidambaram when he was visiting here that there is an urge
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah underlined that there was an urgent need for rehabilitating surrendered militants in the State, reports Kashmir Dispatch. “I took the issue with Home Minister P. Chidambaram when he was visiting here that there is an urgent need to work out a policy for rehabilitating them (surrendered militants),” Omar said, adding, “In keeping with that we are now trying to establish a baseline on how educated they are, what sort of skills they have, what sort of avenues they can be employed in. Once that information is available, we will work out a package with Government of India.”
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June - 27 
Director General of Police G. S. Rath said that opium cultivation in the State is being done under the patronage of Maoists.
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Director General of Police G. S. Rath said that opium cultivation in the State is being done under the patronage of Maoists.
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June - 27 
Election Department would write to the Government about 1300 vacancies, which couldn’t be filled during the Panchayat elections due to varied reasons, to take a decision on their fate. Out of 33,849 posts of Sarpanches (heads of Panchayats) and Panch
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Election Department would write to the Government about 1300 vacancies, which couldn’t be filled during the Panchayat elections due to varied reasons, to take a decision on their fate. Out of 33,849 posts of Sarpanches (heads of Panchayats) and Panches (members of Panchayats), for which elections were successfully conducted by the State Election Department in 16 phases, nearly 1300 posts of Sarpanches and Panches remained vacant most in Kashmir region. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and Home Secretary B. R. Sharma said, “… If they ask us to issue a fresh notification for the vacant posts of Panchayats, it would be done shortly.’’ He added that all over 4000 Panchayats out of a total of 4130 across the State would be constituted any time after June 30. "We are forwarding the list of over 4000 Panchayats elected during the 16 phase elections to the State Government on June 30. The names of elected Sarpanches and Panches would be submitted to the Government. Any time, thereafter, the Government could constitute the Panchayats, which would formally come into existence in first week of next month’’, Sharma said. About 1300 posts of Sarpanches and Panches, majority of Panches in Kashmir division remained unfilled. While in some segments, the candidates didn’t come forward, in some constituencies, the election couldn’t be held due to stay order obtained by the candidates through the courts.
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June - 27 
Elections were held in two left out Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) blocks of Zanskar and Lunuk in Kargil District of Ladakh region on June 27, according to Daily Excelsior. While 65 per cent voting was recorded in Zanskar
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Elections were held in two left out Panchayat (village level local self-Government institution) blocks of Zanskar and Lunuk in Kargil District of Ladakh region on June 27, according to Daily Excelsior. While 65 per cent voting was recorded in Zanskar block, 67 per cent people cast their votes in Lunuk. Sixteen phase election process had successfully been completed on June 18 excepting these two blocks.
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June - 27 
Finally admitting its hand in the April 15 ambush on Member of legislative Assembly (MLA) Wungnaoshang Keishing which killed eight people besides injuring six others, the NSCN-IM has clarified that the ambush was the result of some misunderstanding.
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Finally admitting its hand in the April 15 ambush on Member of legislative Assembly (MLA) Wungnaoshang Keishing which killed eight people besides injuring six others, the NSCN-IM has clarified that the ambush was the result of some misunderstanding.
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June - 27 
Kohima Aor Telongjem (KAT), Watsu Mungdang Kohima (WMK) unit and Ao Senden convenor action committee have urged upon the collective leadership of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) chairman Isak Chishi Swu and ‘ato kilon
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Kohima Aor Telongjem (KAT), Watsu Mungdang Kohima (WMK) unit and Ao Senden convenor action committee have urged upon the collective leadership of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) chairman Isak Chishi Swu and ‘ato kilonser’ (Prime Minister) Th. Muivah to effect the arrests of two of its cadres Worshim Tangkhul and Ngalenshang Chahongnao involved in the attempted assassination of Imtila Jamir in Kohima on May 27.
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June - 27 
Maoists have threatened to kill 40 people to take revenge for the death penalty awarded last week to four of their comrades by a Giridih court, Police said.
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Maoists have threatened to kill 40 people to take revenge for the death penalty awarded last week to four of their comrades by a Giridih court, Police said.
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June - 27 
Rejecting President Pratibha Patil’s call for peace talks, Maoists announced a ‘protest week’ from July 4 in Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra and on the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB), demanding immediate scrapping of the Army training schoo
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Rejecting President Pratibha Patil’s call for peace talks, Maoists announced a ‘protest week’ from July 4 in Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra and on the Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB), demanding immediate scrapping of the Army training school being set up in the foothills of Abujmarh in Bastar. In two separate statements issued ON June 26, CPI-Maoist central committee spokesman Abhay said the President’s call to Maoists to come forward for peace talks came at a time when a battalion-strong Army have already been sent in with the intention to involve them in the so-called operation green hunt. Such a proposal for talks comes when Governments and corporates have entered into memoranda of understanding (MOUs) to exploit vast mineral wealth in the region and security forces are unleashing terror and committing atrocities on the poor in tribal areas,” he alleged, adding that Maoist leader Azad ― who had initiated a process for peace talks with the Government ― was killed in a fake encounter. Maoists appealed to the people to impress upon the President to call off ongoing operations and withdraw the paramilitary forces from the tribal areas. They also want the Army training centre scrapped, as well as all MOUs and the land acquisition process. “If the governments accept these demands, Maoists will stop the counter violence,” the Maoist spokesman said.
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June - 27 
SFs launched a major search and cordon operation at Daryal in Budhal Top area of Rajouri District following reports about movement of three to four militants, according to Daily Excelsior. A contact with the militants hadn’t been established till the
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SFs launched a major search and cordon operation at Daryal in Budhal Top area of Rajouri District following reports about movement of three to four militants, according to Daily Excelsior. A contact with the militants hadn’t been established till the reports last came in.
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June - 27 
SFs neutralized a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Chamsa area of Gool tehsil (revenue unit) in Ramban District. The recoveries include two .303 rifles, three magazines and 111 rounds.
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SFs neutralized a militant hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Chamsa area of Gool tehsil (revenue unit) in Ramban District. The recoveries include two .303 rifles, three magazines and 111 rounds.
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June - 27 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze to a tanker and another vehicle of a Kolkata-based construction company at Dhabatand in Giridih District on June 27 for allegedly refusing to pay extortion, Police said.
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze to a tanker and another vehicle of a Kolkata-based construction company at Dhabatand in Giridih District on June 27 for allegedly refusing to pay extortion, Police said. The construction company, which has been laying road between Giridih-Dumri, had refused to pay extortion, sources said.
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June - 27 
The various Kuki militant outfits operating under the Kuki National Organization, (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF) that are also signatories of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) will be pressurizing the Government regarding various demands
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The various Kuki militant outfits operating under the Kuki National Organization, (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF) that are also signatories of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) will be pressurizing the Government regarding various demands including completion of construction of approved designated camps and other benefits for its cadres, reports Kanglaonline. Another round of talk between the groups and representatives of both the State Government and the Centre is scheduled to be held on July 1. The talk will be attended by representatives of both the army and the paramilitary forces who are engaged in the counter insurgency operations in the state.
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June - 27 
Tripura Government has decided to move the Supreme Court to challenge the verdict of a division bench of Gauhati High Court, which acquitted all the 19 accused, including the three sentenced to life term by the district and sessions court, in the Mar
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Tripura Government has decided to move the Supreme Court to challenge the verdict of a division bench of Gauhati High Court, which acquitted all the 19 accused, including the three sentenced to life term by the district and sessions court, in the March 1998 assassination of former health minister Bimal Sinha. He was assassinated along with his youngest brother Bidyut on March 31, 1998 by NLFT militants when he went to negotiate release of their abducted adopted brother Bikram Sinha.
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June - 27 
Two more active cadres of Nongthang Group KCP identified as Laishram Nanao (40) and Ningthoujam Ananta Singh (30) were arrested from Sagolband Bijoy Govinda ground in Imphal West district on June 27. During verification, they revealed that they were
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Two more active cadres of Nongthang Group KCP identified as Laishram Nanao (40) and Ningthoujam Ananta Singh (30) were arrested from Sagolband Bijoy Govinda ground in Imphal West district on June 27. During verification, they revealed that they were active cadres of KCP (Nongthang Group) and they were working under the command of one Ranjit alias Ibomcha alias Nonthang of Thoubal Athokpam and both were reportedly assigned to serve demand letters to the officials of state forest department residing somewhere at Thangmeiband for their party fund.
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June - 27 
Two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadres, identified as Afijul Ali and Saidul Ali, were arrested by the Security Force (SFs) from Khabra Bazar under Agia Police Station of Goalpara District on June 27. One .12mm single shot revolve
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Two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadres, identified as Afijul Ali and Saidul Ali, were arrested by the Security Force (SFs) from Khabra Bazar under Agia Police Station of Goalpara District on June 27. One .12mm single shot revolver was recovered from them.
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June - 27 
Unidentified militants shot dead an employee of Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Mohammad Yaqoob Kasana, in the Kangan area of Ganderbal District in the morning of June 27. No militant outfit claimed the responsibility for the incident.
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Unidentified militants shot dead an employee of Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Mohammad Yaqoob Kasana, in the Kangan area of Ganderbal District in the morning of June 27. No militant outfit claimed the responsibility for the incident.
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June - 27 
A hand grenade attack left one person dead and 19 others injured in Lyari within the remits of Chakiwara Police Station.
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A hand grenade attack left one person dead and 19 others injured in Lyari within the remits of Chakiwara Police Station.
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June - 27 
A senior Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warlord Fazal Saeed Haqqani on June 27 quit the outfit, saying he had broken with the militia and would form his own anti-American group Tehreek-e-Taliban Islami (TTI) along the Afghan border, reported Daily
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A senior Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warlord Fazal Saeed Haqqani on June 27 quit the outfit, saying he had broken with the militia and would form his own anti-American group Tehreek-e-Taliban Islami (TTI) along the Afghan border, reported Daily Times. Saeed Haqqani, who was the Taliban leader in Kurram Agemcy near the Afghan border said that he left to protest against what he said was the oufit’s “brutal” attacks on civilians. Saeed Haqqani will now fight the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), and would continue to attack US troops in Afghanistan, said his spokesman, Hafiz Saeed. “I repeatedly told the leadership council of the TTP that they should stop suicide attacks against mosques, markets and other civilian targets,” said Haqqani, adding, “Islam does not allow killings of innocent civilians in suicide attacks.” “I have therefore decided to quit the TTP,” added Haqqani, claiming to have defected along with “hundreds of supporters.”
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June - 27 
Adding to the United States (US) State Department report, Trafficking in Persons published on June 27 it is revealed that militant outfits in Pakistan use children to act as spies, fight and carry out suicide bombings, reported Indian Express. “Non-s
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Adding to the United States (US) State Department report, Trafficking in Persons published on June 27 it is revealed that militant outfits in Pakistan use children to act as spies, fight and carry out suicide bombings, reported Indian Express. “Non-state militant groups abduct children or coerce parents with fraudulent promises into giving away children as young as 12 to spy, fight, or die as suicide bombers in Pakistan and Afghanistan,” the report revealed. It said that militants often sexually and physically abuse the children and use psychological coercion to convince them the acts they commit are justified. The report said news organisations, NGOs, and international organisations reported that the 2010 floods contributed to increased trafficking in Pakistan. The report also highlighted the sex trafficking problem in Pakistan. It said the largest human trafficking problem is concentrated in Sindh and Punjab District. Incidentally, on June 20, security officials took into custody a nine-year-old girl, Sohana Javed, who was abducted and forced to wear a suicide vest by the militants to attack a Police checkpoint in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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June - 27 
At least 27 militants were killed in two drone strikes in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 27, reports Daily Times. In the first strike, a missile hit a moving vehicle in Ghalmandi Panga village on the Afg
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At least 27 militants were killed in two drone strikes in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on June 27, reports Daily Times. In the first strike, a missile hit a moving vehicle in Ghalmandi Panga village on the Afghan border. A few hours later, another drone fired three missiles into a terrorist training centre in Mantoi town. So far this year (2011), drones have carried out around 40 strikes on terrorist hideouts in the mountainous tribal belt, killing over 300 militants out of which 88 terrorists were killed in June.
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June - 27 
Curfew was lifted in Qambarkhel area after local elders agreed to dismantle all private jails, run by local militant outfits, and hand over wanted militants to SFs till June 30. “The elders were told that no seminary would be allowed to be establishe
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Curfew was lifted in Qambarkhel area after local elders agreed to dismantle all private jails, run by local militant outfits, and hand over wanted militants to SFs till June 30. “The elders were told that no seminary would be allowed to be established and operate in the area without official permission,” they added.
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June - 27 
Militants destroyed a school in Qambarkhel area of Khyber Agency.
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Militants destroyed a school in Qambarkhel area of Khyber Agency.
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June - 27 
One Kashif Wakeel, a cadre of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), formerly known as Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), was shot dead at Do Minute Chowrangi in the remits of Bilal Colony Police Station in Karachi on June 27.
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One Kashif Wakeel, a cadre of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), formerly known as Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), was shot dead at Do Minute Chowrangi in the remits of Bilal Colony Police Station in Karachi on June 27.
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June - 27 
Pakistan on June 27 ordered Britain to withdraw some of its military training teams from the country, reports Daily Times. The demand is likely related to fallout from the covert United States (US) raid that killed Osama bin Laden on May 1. “The Unit
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Pakistan on June 27 ordered Britain to withdraw some of its military training teams from the country, reports Daily Times. The demand is likely related to fallout from the covert United States (US) raid that killed Osama bin Laden on May 1. “The United Kingdom (UK) has been asked to withdraw some of its training support teams on a temporary basis by the Pakistani Government in response to security concerns,” British High Commission spokesman in Islamabad, George Sheriff said. Following the al Qaeda chief’s death, Pakistan sent home at least 120 US military trainers. Relations between Pakistan and Britain tend to be less turbulent than with the US. But the Pakistani army has been under serious pressure to reassert the country’s sovereignty.
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June - 27 
Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani reassured the United States on June 27 that Pakistan remained committed to peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan, but appeared little supportive of Washington’s direct contacts with Taliban, bypassing Islamabad, re
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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani reassured the United States on June 27 that Pakistan remained committed to peace and reconciliation in Afghanistan, but appeared little supportive of Washington’s direct contacts with Taliban, bypassing Islamabad, reported Dawn. “Pakistan sincerely desires peace and stability in the region to ensure development and prosperity,” he said in a statement which significantly emphasised that Islamabad only “supports Afghan-led reconciliation and peace process”.
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June - 27 
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a statement delivered with the report. “But if we act on the laws that have been passed and the commitments that have been made, it is solvable.” As many as 27 million men, women, and children are “living in
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a statement delivered with the report. “But if we act on the laws that have been passed and the commitments that have been made, it is solvable.” As many as 27 million men, women, and children are “living in a state of modern slavery,” she said. The reports says that in Pakistan, “non-state militant groups kidnap children or coerce parents with fraudulent promises into giving away children as young as 12 to spy, fight, or die as suicide bombers” in the country and in Afghanistan. “The militants often sexually and physically abuse the children and use psychological coercion to convince the children that the acts they commit are justified,” the report adds.
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June - 27 
Security Forces (SFs) foiled an attack on a convoy of local people coming from Peshawar towards Parachinar in Kurram Agency and arrested a militant from the Agency’s Bigan area.
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Security Forces (SFs) foiled an attack on a convoy of local people coming from Peshawar towards Parachinar in Kurram Agency and arrested a militant from the Agency’s Bigan area.
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June - 27 
SFs established new checkpoints at Jarhobi locality of Bazaar-Zakhakhel area after clearing the area of militants after six years.
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SFs established new checkpoints at Jarhobi locality of Bazaar-Zakhakhel area after clearing the area of militants after six years.
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June - 27 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on June 27 threatened to carry out a series of attacks against American, British and French targets to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden, reports Daily Times. “Soon you will see attacks against America and NATO coun
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on June 27 threatened to carry out a series of attacks against American, British and French targets to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden, reports Daily Times. “Soon you will see attacks against America and NATO countries, and our first priorities in Europe will be France and Britain,” deputy TTP leader Wali-ur-Rehman said in a videotape aired on Al Arabiya. “We selected 10 targets to avenge the death of bin Laden,” adding, the first revenge operation was the siege of a Pakistan naval base, PNS Mehran, in Karachi on May 23.
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June - 27 
The Civil Power Regulation (CPR) Bill, 2011, is against terrorists, and not against the tribal people, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Masood Kausar said on June 27, reports Daily Times. “It is meant to protect the basic rights of the people of Federally
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The Civil Power Regulation (CPR) Bill, 2011, is against terrorists, and not against the tribal people, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Masood Kausar said on June 27, reports Daily Times. “It is meant to protect the basic rights of the people of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and the Provincially Administered Tribal Areas (PATA), safeguard their honour and dignity, uphold the supremacy of internationally recognised human rights and bring the terrorists to justice,” Kausar said, adding, The new law will deal with cases linked to the wave of terrorism caused by al Qaeda and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has immensely affected the country for the last several years.
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June - 27 
The Deputy Attorney General of Gilgit-Baltistan, Shahid Ajmal Rao, was found dead at his residence in Gilgit-Baltistan on June 27.
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The Deputy Attorney General of Gilgit-Baltistan, Shahid Ajmal Rao, was found dead at his residence in Gilgit-Baltistan on June 27.
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June - 27 
The United States (US) delayed the release of funds meant to fight militancy amid reports that it has threatened to cut off Pakistan’s civil and military aid on June 27 reports Express Tribune. Pakistan was expecting $500 million (PNR 43 billion) in
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The United States (US) delayed the release of funds meant to fight militancy amid reports that it has threatened to cut off Pakistan’s civil and military aid on June 27 reports Express Tribune. Pakistan was expecting $500 million (PNR 43 billion) in the last tranche of the Coalition Support Fund (CSF), which was set up by the US Congress after the 9/11 attacks to reimburse allies for costs in supporting the US led war on militancy. A Finance Ministry official said that the US Congress is yet to clear the transaction. This is the second major setback to Pakistan’s besieged economic managers who seem to be struggling to keep the budget deficit below six per cent of total Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
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June - 27 
The United States (US) State Department’s report on human trafficking, released on June 27, reveals that the militants in Pakistan use children to carry out their dirty work, reported Dawn. The report places Pakistan in tier 2: Countries which do no
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The United States (US) State Department’s report on human trafficking, released on June 27, reveals that the militants in Pakistan use children to carry out their dirty work, reported Dawn. The report places Pakistan in tier 2: Countries which do not fully comply with the minimum standards for dealing this menace but are making significant efforts. The number of countries failing to comply with international standards to prevent human trafficking almost doubled to 23. Pakistan is not among them.
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June - 27 
The US has threatened to cut off civil and military aid after Pakistan launched a crackdown against the “Central Investigation Agency (CIA) network” and appears reluctant to go after one of the deadliest Afghan insurgent groups in North Waziristan Ag
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The US has threatened to cut off civil and military aid after Pakistan launched a crackdown against the “Central Investigation Agency (CIA) network” and appears reluctant to go after one of the deadliest Afghan insurgent groups in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). Military and foreign office officials, all speaking on condition of anonymity, said the main reason behind the friction is Pakistan’s tough stance on the role of CIA operatives and its decision to reduce US footprint in the country as well as its refusal to launch a full-scale military offensive against the Haqqani network believed to be based in North Waziristan.
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June - 27 
Two persons, including a woman, were killed in Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel when a mortar shell hit a house on June 27, reports Dawn. According to sources, Security Forces (SFs) received information that militants were hiding in Pirwal Khel villa
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Two persons, including a woman, were killed in Akhorwal area of Darra Adamkhel when a mortar shell hit a house on June 27, reports Dawn. According to sources, Security Forces (SFs) received information that militants were hiding in Pirwal Khel village of Akhorwal. SFs besieged the area but militants started firing on them with automatic weapons, rockets and mortars from the mountains and their hideouts. One of the mortar shells hit a house, killing Imran and Bibi Marjana.
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June - 27 
Unidentified armed militants shot dead one Shakirullah Shakir, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ who was affiliated with TTP wing of suicide bombers Fidayeen-e-Islam and helped train and deploy the suicide bombers in Miranshah town of No
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Unidentified armed militants shot dead one Shakirullah Shakir, a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ who was affiliated with TTP wing of suicide bombers Fidayeen-e-Islam and helped train and deploy the suicide bombers in Miranshah town of North Waziristan Agency.
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June - 27 
Unidentified militants attacked a NATO container carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan while it was on its way to Kandahar from Karachi (Sindh) in Dasht area of Mastung District and critically injured the driver of the container, id
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Unidentified militants attacked a NATO container carrying fuel for NATO forces stationed in Afghanistan while it was on its way to Kandahar from Karachi (Sindh) in Dasht area of Mastung District and critically injured the driver of the container, identified as Mustafa Shah, on June 27.
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June - 27 
Unidentified militants set a NATO oil tanker on fire in Lack Pass area of Mastung District.
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Unidentified militants set a NATO oil tanker on fire in Lack Pass area of Mastung District.
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June - 27 
Volunteers of Zakhakhel tribal lashkar have taken control of one of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) strongholds in Baz Garha area in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency.
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Volunteers of Zakhakhel tribal lashkar have taken control of one of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) strongholds in Baz Garha area in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency.
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June - 27 
A Dhaka Court placed Mohammad Rezaul Karim, former President of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), on a four-day remand in connection with torching of a private car at Moghbazar in Dhaka that killed one on June 26, 2010.
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A Dhaka Court placed Mohammad Rezaul Karim, former President of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), on a four-day remand in connection with torching of a private car at Moghbazar in Dhaka that killed one on June 26, 2010.
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June - 27 
Further investigations into the August 21, 2004 grenade attack cases have so far found involvement of around 20 more people from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), intelligence agencies and militant outfits. Criminal Investiga
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Further investigations into the August 21, 2004 grenade attack cases have so far found involvement of around 20 more people from Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), intelligence agencies and militant outfits. Criminal Investigation Department (CID) investigators have been asked by Court to submit charge sheets by July 3. The CID investigators are also convinced about involvement of BNP lawmaker Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad and former Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) official Lieutenant Colonel (sacked) Saiful Islam Joarder.
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June - 27 
Special Court-7 of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on June 27 sentenced 657 troopers of 24 Border Guard Battalion to different terms of rigorous imprisonment between four months and seven years in a mutiny case for their involvement in the February 200
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Special Court-7 of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on June 27 sentenced 657 troopers of 24 Border Guard Battalion to different terms of rigorous imprisonment between four months and seven years in a mutiny case for their involvement in the February 2009 Mutiny at Pilkhana Headquarters in the Capital City of Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The Special Court also fined each of the convicts BNR 100 and acquitted nine others as charges levelled against them were not proved.
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June - 27 
Commissioner General of Rehabilitation in Sri Lanka, Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe said on June 27 that 108 former members of the LTTE are preparing to take the GCE Advanced Level examination in August this year. Ranasinghe has observed that all
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Commissioner General of Rehabilitation in Sri Lanka, Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe said on June 27 that 108 former members of the LTTE are preparing to take the GCE Advanced Level examination in August this year. Ranasinghe has observed that all former LTTE members currently undergoing rehabilitation will be re-integrated to society by the end of the year.
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June - 28 
A militant hideout was neutralized and a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered by the Security Forces in Makla Nallah area of Kishtwar District on June 28. Recoveries made from the hideout included one 12 bore rifle, a .303 rifle, two Chine
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A militant hideout was neutralized and a huge cache of arms and ammunition was recovered by the Security Forces in Makla Nallah area of Kishtwar District on June 28. Recoveries made from the hideout included one 12 bore rifle, a .303 rifle, two Chinese pistols with magazines, four RPGs, three UBGL grenades, four hand grenades, six hand held radio sets, three SLR magazines, six AK magazines and 43 rounds of AK rifle. However, no arrests were made.
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June - 28 
A suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre identified as Laishram Lincoln alias Nicolson (40) was shot dead in a reported encounter with Security forces (SFs) at Naoremthong Khullem Leikai in Imphal West District on June 28. Some years back, Li
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A suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre identified as Laishram Lincoln alias Nicolson (40) was shot dead in a reported encounter with Security forces (SFs) at Naoremthong Khullem Leikai in Imphal West District on June 28. Some years back, Lincoln was arrested by SFs as a PLA cadre and imprisoned for some period. One .9 mm pistol and two Chinese hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
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June - 28 
A team of Raipur Police and Special Task Force (STF) demolished a temporary camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Raigarh District on June 28, reports Daily Bhaskar. No Maoist could be arrested but a huge quantity of food supp
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A team of Raipur Police and Special Task Force (STF) demolished a temporary camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Raigarh District on June 28, reports Daily Bhaskar. No Maoist could be arrested but a huge quantity of food supply, bombs, explosives and Maoist literature were seized from the camp. Police said around 30 to 40 Maoists had stayed in the region for 3-4 weeks.
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June - 28 
All India Congress Committee (AICC) leader Luizinho Faleiro on June 28 said the Congress would help resolve the differences between the Manipur Government and the United Naga Council (UNC) over the latter's demand of alternative administrative arrang
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All India Congress Committee (AICC) leader Luizinho Faleiro on June 28 said the Congress would help resolve the differences between the Manipur Government and the United Naga Council (UNC) over the latter's demand of alternative administrative arrangements for the Nagas living in the State, reports the Times of India. On June 30, a tripartite meeting between the UNC, the Centre and the State Government is scheduled in the Naga-dominated Senapati District. Though the UNC - a conglomerate of various Manipur-based Naga civil organizations - is adamant on its demand, Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has made it clear that his Government would not allow the issue of alternative arrangements for the Nagas to be an agenda for the tripartite meeting.
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June - 28 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on June 28 alleged that the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) led by the arrested Right to Information (RTI) activist and farmers' leader, Akhil Gogoi, had links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on June 28 alleged that the Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) led by the arrested Right to Information (RTI) activist and farmers' leader, Akhil Gogoi, had links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). Akhil Gogoi was arrested in connection with the June 22 incidents that took place in Guwahati during a protest programme seeking halt to eviction of city hill settlers led by him. Three persons, including a nine-year-old school boy, were killed in Police firing after the protesters went on the rampage. The Chief Minister told journalists that two KMSS activists had been trained by Maoists in Orissa and were later arrested. He claimed the KMSS had also links with two front organisations of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) - Asom Chatra Yuva Sangathan and Chah Janajati Suraksha Samiti. According to him, during the June 22 protest, the KMSS had adopted Maoist tactics and its cadres were armed with sticks.
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June - 28 
Assam Police have alerted Nagaland Police about the possible use of Mon District by the anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) to carry out attack in Assam.
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Assam Police have alerted Nagaland Police about the possible use of Mon District by the anti-talks faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-ATF) to carry out attack in Assam.
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June - 28 
Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed two Maoist camps in a combing operation at the Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District.
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Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) destroyed two Maoist camps in a combing operation at the Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District.
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June - 28 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a former top-ranked cadre for snapping ties with the outfit in Giridih District, Police said on June 28. "The bullet-ridden body of Sunil Munda, who was in the Maoist firing squad led by t
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead a former top-ranked cadre for snapping ties with the outfit in Giridih District, Police said on June 28. "The bullet-ridden body of Sunil Munda, who was in the Maoist firing squad led by the outfit's Suresh, was recovered this morning [June 28] at Madhuban More between Giridih-Dumri road," Superintendent of Police, A. V. Homkar, told reporters. Munda had moved away from the CPI-Maoist following a dispute over distribution of extortion money in the ranks of the Maoists, he added.
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June - 28 
Maoists gave a call for Odisha bandh (general shut down) on June 30 over what it calls the forcible land acquisition and a host of other issues.
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Maoists gave a call for Odisha bandh (general shut down) on June 30 over what it calls the forcible land acquisition and a host of other issues.
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June - 28 
Mizoram’s Bru Coordination Committee (BCC) on June 28 sent a letter to Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram asking the Centre to ensure rehabilitation for the 80 displaced Mizo families, allegedly driven out by Brus from Sakhan range in Tripura in 1998
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Mizoram’s Bru Coordination Committee (BCC) on June 28 sent a letter to Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram asking the Centre to ensure rehabilitation for the 80 displaced Mizo families, allegedly driven out by Brus from Sakhan range in Tripura in 1998. In the letter Elvis Chorkhy, general secretary of the BCC, urged Chidambaram to give INR 80,000 to each displaced Mizo family, similar to the amount given to Bru families repatriated from the relief camps in North Tripura District and re-settled in Mizoram. Chorkhy mentioned that due to the demand by major civil societies in Mizoram that the Bru repatriation should not resume unless the displaced Mizos were rehabilitated, the ongoing repatriation process was derailed. “It is the desire of the BCC to ensure mutual satisfaction between the Mizo and Bru communities of Mizoram in the matter,” he said, adding, “the BCC wants peace, tranquility and communal harmony in the state, without which the present process of Bru repatriation cannot be successful”. The fourth phase of Bru repatriation, scheduled to commence from June 7, was stalled by the State Government in the wake of major NGOs and political parties demanding rehabilitation of the displaced Mizo families before resumption of the Bru repatriation.
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June - 28 
On June 28, SFs arrested a senior militant leader of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Gupendra Singh alias Brojen, from Bishnu Rabha Path of Basistha in Guwahati. SFs recovered a computer, 14 mobile phone SIM cards, seven mobile handsets, a pen driv
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On June 28, SFs arrested a senior militant leader of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), Gupendra Singh alias Brojen, from Bishnu Rabha Path of Basistha in Guwahati. SFs recovered a computer, 14 mobile phone SIM cards, seven mobile handsets, a pen drive, Indian and Bangladeshi currency and credit cards during the operation.
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June - 28 
Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 28 that his country would act against Jamaat-ud-Dawa (a front of the militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed if India provided actionable evidence against him, The Hindu report
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Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 28 that his country would act against Jamaat-ud-Dawa (a front of the militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed if India provided actionable evidence against him, The Hindu reported. Similarly, he articulated Islamabad's willingness to go after underworld don Dawood Ibrahim if there was proof of him living in Pakistan.
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June - 28 
SFs arrested a cadre of the Vice Chairman (VC) faction of PREPAK identified as Nongthombam Kenedy alias Yohen Singh (25) from Pourabi Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District. During initial verification he revealed that he is an active member of PREPAK-
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SFs arrested a cadre of the Vice Chairman (VC) faction of PREPAK identified as Nongthombam Kenedy alias Yohen Singh (25) from Pourabi Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District. During initial verification he revealed that he is an active member of PREPAK-VC and he joined the outfit in the month of November 2010 through one Basan of his locality and was trained at the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) camp located at Chumukedina and added that he is working under one ‘major’ Japan of the outfit. He further revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from general public, Government officials etc, and providing shelter to PREPAK cadres and transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another.
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June - 28 
SFs arrested a United Democratic Liberation Front-Barak (UDLF-B) militant, identified as Dasharam Tripura (28), from Katlicherra in Hailakandi District on an unspecified date.
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SFs arrested a United Democratic Liberation Front-Barak (UDLF-B) militant, identified as Dasharam Tripura (28), from Katlicherra in Hailakandi District on an unspecified date.
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June - 28 
SFs arrested one woman cadre of Moramba Faction of KCP identified as Nongmaithem Ningol Sanaoujam Ongbi Boby Devi alias Babi (37) in Imphal West District. She disclosed that, she joined the outfit three years back through one Tomba alias Boynao alia
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SFs arrested one woman cadre of Moramba Faction of KCP identified as Nongmaithem Ningol Sanaoujam Ongbi Boby Devi alias Babi (37) in Imphal West District. She disclosed that, she joined the outfit three years back through one Tomba alias Boynao alias Ibungo of Kakching and she has been actively involved in various cases of extortions from different Government departments for raising party funds.
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June - 28 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on June 28 alleged that the Odisha Government and the Centre had violated norms of the Union Environment ministry for the Posco project and expressed solidarity with those agitating against it, reports
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on June 28 alleged that the Odisha Government and the Centre had violated norms of the Union Environment ministry for the Posco project and expressed solidarity with those agitating against it, reports Indian Express. "Fact finding by the Saxena committee and the Meena Gupta committee has proved the existence of forest rights. But the FRA (Forest Rights Act) is not implemented by the state government in the area," a press release by Maoists national spokesperson Abhay, on behalf of its Central Committee said. "CPI (Maoist) hails the people of Orissa who are determined to stop the much-touted 52,000 crore 'biggest foreign direct investment' in India and declares its full support and solidarity for them," it said.
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June - 28 
The KMSS warned Gogoi to desist from the smear campaign against it, saying it had no links with Maoists.
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The KMSS warned Gogoi to desist from the smear campaign against it, saying it had no links with Maoists.
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June - 28 
The Naxalism [Left-Wing Extremism]-hit Gadchiroli and Chandrapur Districts are set to receive INR 800 million from the Union Government for development of infrastructure to market agricultural produce, reports Times of India. "The government will set
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The Naxalism [Left-Wing Extremism]-hit Gadchiroli and Chandrapur Districts are set to receive INR 800 million from the Union Government for development of infrastructure to market agricultural produce, reports Times of India. "The government will set up 18 Agriculture Produce Market Committees [APMCs] in these two eastern districts of the state, where farmers can market their produce," state agriculture and marketing minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil said on June 28.
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June - 28 
To clear the confusion in the aftermath of the recent split in the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), the Amammcht Region (Chandel District) of the outfit said that the region is steadfastly behind S.S. Khaplang.
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To clear the confusion in the aftermath of the recent split in the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), the Amammcht Region (Chandel District) of the outfit said that the region is steadfastly behind S.S. Khaplang.
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June - 28 
A former union council Naib Nazim (deputy organiser), Shaukat Hayat, was shot dead and two others were injured in an attack by unidentified militants within the limits of Paharipura Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtun
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A former union council Naib Nazim (deputy organiser), Shaukat Hayat, was shot dead and two others were injured in an attack by unidentified militants within the limits of Paharipura Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 28, reports Dawn. A Police official said that Shaukat Hayat, ex-Naib nazim of Chughalpura union council was on way to attend a relative’s funeral along with his brother Nasir Hayat and friend Ismail Khan in a car when two unidentified militants riding a motorbike attacked them in Paharipura. The three sustained serious bullet injuries and Shaukat Hayat succumbed to his injuries on way to the hospital.
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June - 28 
A mortar fired from an unidentified location fell on the house of Muhammad Ullah Khan at Saro Kalay area of Upper Dir District, killing his son and injuring three including a woman.
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A mortar fired from an unidentified location fell on the house of Muhammad Ullah Khan at Saro Kalay area of Upper Dir District, killing his son and injuring three including a woman.
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June - 28 
A senior Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Shakir, who helped train and deploy suicide bombers was shot dead by unidentified assailants at the Qutab Khel area on Bannu- Miranshah road near Miranshah, the headquarter of North Waziristan Ag
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A senior Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Shakir, who helped train and deploy suicide bombers was shot dead by unidentified assailants at the Qutab Khel area on Bannu- Miranshah road near Miranshah, the headquarter of North Waziristan Agency, in Federally Administered Tribal Agency at around 4:00 pm on June 28, reports The Express Tribune. Sources said that Shakir, a resident of South Waziristan, was riding a motorcycle when unidentified assailants in a vehicle with tinted windows sprayed bullets on him. Shakir was a close aide of TTP’s chief trainer of suicide bombers Qari Hussain and had also served as his spokesperson for some time. Fidayeen-e-Islam, a branch within the TTP, was responsible for training of suicide bombers and was headed by Qari Hussain, famously known as 'Ustad-e-Fedayeen'. According to the Associated Press, Shakir once claimed to a local newspaper that his group had trained more than 1,000 suicide bombers at camps in North Waziristan. Shakir’s name hit headlines last month for issuing threats to Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry. He had reportedly threatened the CJP with ‘dire consequences’ if he accepted the conviction of the TTP activists who were awarded death sentence by the Lahore High Court for attacking former President Pervez Musharraf.
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June - 28 
A Senior United States (US) military officer on June 28 said that Pakistani leaders show no sign of cracking down the Haqqani militants operating from sanctuaries near the Afghan border, despite repeated US requests, reports Indian Express. The US ha
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A Senior United States (US) military officer on June 28 said that Pakistani leaders show no sign of cracking down the Haqqani militants operating from sanctuaries near the Afghan border, despite repeated US requests, reports Indian Express. The US has long demanded Pakistan go after the Haqqani Network in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) that has staged attacks on NATO-led forces in Afghanistan. But top officers indicated they did not expect any improvement in Islamabad's cooperation and that Pakistan lacked the will and the resources to move against Haqqani militants. US vice-admiral and the in charge of Special Operations Command, William Mc Raven said, "it is both a capacity issue for the Pakistanis and I think potentially a willingness issue," adding, “The situation in northwest tribal areas is difficult for them to deal with." Lieutenant General John Allen, named as the next commander in Afghanistan, suggested Pakistan was keeping its options open by allowing Haqqani fighters to operate within its borders
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June - 28 
An investigation report of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on June 28 revealed that the Ilyas Kashmiri outfit, 313 Brigade, a unit of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) had planned the assassination of the Former Minorities’ Affairs Minister, Shazad
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An investigation report of the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) on June 28 revealed that the Ilyas Kashmiri outfit, 313 Brigade, a unit of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) had planned the assassination of the Former Minorities’ Affairs Minister, Shazad Bhatti on March 3, 2011, reports Express Tribune. The outfit had planned to kill Bhatti with the help of Asmatullah Muawiya, the self-proclaimed leader of the Punjab Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). “[The plan] was executed by elements of Tehreek-e-Islami (TeI) coupled with the disgruntled lot of ‘Ghazi Force’ stationed at Islamabad,” the JIT report stated. The JIT report continued to reveal that a man calling himself Shabbir Haidri informed MPA Chaudhry Tahir Naveed by telephone about the plan to kill Bhatti. Terrorists Umarul-Bashar and Ameer Muawiya of Faisalabad District in Punjab and Abu Saeed and Tahirul-Hassan of Islamabad had executed the plan, the report claimed. They abided by the directions of terrorist Khilji of Ameer-e-Taliban, it added. The JIT findings revealed that the actual name of Umarul-Bashar is Abid Malik and he lived in Nai Abadi in Faisalabad District. Abu Saeed’s actual name is Qari Ziaur-Rehman, also from Faisalabad District. According to the findings of the report, both terrorists fled to Dubai, from Karachi via Sri Lanka. The JIT also discovered that the actual name of Shabbir Haidri is Nazar Muhammad, a resident of Narowal District, and had been temporarily residing in Akhtar Colony in Karachi. Haidri was apprehended from Karachi and brought to Islamabad on April 24 for interrogation, which is still in progress.
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June - 28 
Brigadier Ali Khan is likely to be released soon after spending more than a month and a half in detention for suspected links with an extremist outfit Hizb-ul-Tahrir (HuT), officials said on June 28, reports Express Tribune. The brigadier and four un
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Brigadier Ali Khan is likely to be released soon after spending more than a month and a half in detention for suspected links with an extremist outfit Hizb-ul-Tahrir (HuT), officials said on June 28, reports Express Tribune. The brigadier and four unnamed majors are in custody for questioning for their suspected ties with HuT, which calls for creating a pan-Islamic caliphate system by ousting, the pro-American Government in the country. Military officials interrogating the brigadier have not found ‘enough evidence’ to formally charge him, said a military official. “You need to have very solid evidence to charge-sheet anyone in the military. At the moment there is no such thing against the detained officers, including Brigadier Ali,” added the official on condition of anonymity.
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June - 28 
British Foreign Secretary William Hague on June 28 said that Pakistan had a major role to play in Afghanistan for peace and that his country recognised the sacrifices lay down by Pakistan in the fight against terror, reports Daily Times. Hague said h
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British Foreign Secretary William Hague on June 28 said that Pakistan had a major role to play in Afghanistan for peace and that his country recognised the sacrifices lay down by Pakistan in the fight against terror, reports Daily Times. Hague said he was encouraged by his discussion with the Pakistani leadership on a range of issues common to both the countries. Hague said that Pakistani leaders called for promoting reconciliation in Afghanistan during discussions. He added that the UK had always welcomed dialogue between Pakistan and Afghanistan, as friendly relations between the two neighbours would have a positive impact on regional peace and environment. He brushed aside impression that Pakistan had been kept in dark on reconciliation process in Afghanistan and reiterated key role of the South Asian country for the promotion of peace in its neighbour to the west. Hague mentioned that Pakistan was actively participating in the Trilateral Core Group meetings comprising Afghanistan, Pakistan and the United States.
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June - 28 
Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik Pakistan on June 28 said that slain al Qaeda ‘commander’ Ilyas Kashmiri 'may also have been part' of the Mumbai attacks but India's claim that he may have been supported by Pakistan is misplaced, reports Indi
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Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik Pakistan on June 28 said that slain al Qaeda ‘commander’ Ilyas Kashmiri 'may also have been part' of the Mumbai attacks but India's claim that he may have been supported by Pakistan is misplaced, reports Indian Express. Malik claimed he had confirmation that Kashmiri had been killed in a US drone attack on June 3. Malik said the Mumbai attacks were carried out by non-state actors and "used against Pakistan". The Mumbai incident was used by "some forces" to bring the two countries to war and it would have also benefited terrorists because any mobilisation of troops against India would have relieved pressure on them on Pakistan's western border, he said.
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June - 28 
Intelligence officials arrested former Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI) spokesperson Misri Khan, now a dissident, from Shami Road in Peshawar along with two other persons, reports The Express Tribune. Sources said that Misri Khan, aged between 45 and 50, belong
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Intelligence officials arrested former Lashkar-e-Islam (LeI) spokesperson Misri Khan, now a dissident, from Shami Road in Peshawar along with two other persons, reports The Express Tribune. Sources said that Misri Khan, aged between 45 and 50, belonged to the Shalobar clan of the Afridi tribe and had served as LI spokesperson for around three years. Around a year back, he along with some senior ‘commanders’ of LI developed serious differences with its ‘chief’ Mangal Bagh, leading to a split in the outfit.
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June - 28 
Osama bin Laden was out of touch with the younger generation of al Qaeda commanders, and they often didn't follow his advice during the years he was in hiding in Abbottabad, US and Pakistani officials said on June 28, reports The News. According to t
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Osama bin Laden was out of touch with the younger generation of al Qaeda commanders, and they often didn't follow his advice during the years he was in hiding in Abbottabad, US and Pakistani officials said on June 28, reports The News. According to the American Newspaper, Contradicting the assertions of some American officials that bin Laden was running a "command and control" centre from the walled compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, officials say that bin Laden clearly wasn't in control of al Qaeda, though he was trying to remain involved or at least influential. "He was like the cranky old uncle that people weren't listening to," said a US official, who'd been briefed on the evidence collected from the Abbottabad compound and who spoke only on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. One new detail, discovered by US Newspaper, is that the bin Laden household was buying and selling gold jewellery, perhaps as a way to raise money.
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June - 28 
Pakistan cannot afford to match the induction of modern weaponry by India, which possibly has a greater capacity to sustain a war, Pakistani Defence Minister Chaudhary Ahmad Mukhtar said on June 28, reports Times of India. "If we only try to match t
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Pakistan cannot afford to match the induction of modern weaponry by India, which possibly has a greater capacity to sustain a war, Pakistani Defence Minister Chaudhary Ahmad Mukhtar said on June 28, reports Times of India. "If we only try to match them (India) militarily and buy the sort of armament which they have, we will probably not be able to afford it," Mukhtar said, adding, “India's economy is six to seven times bigger than Pakistan's and its trade volumes were five to six times greater".
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June - 28 
Pakistan on June 28 called for the “blame game” to stop as the United States, Afghanistan and Pakistan met to discuss security in the region amid a Taliban insurgency and heightened tensions over cross border shelling, reports Dawn. President Hamid K
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Pakistan on June 28 called for the “blame game” to stop as the United States, Afghanistan and Pakistan met to discuss security in the region amid a Taliban insurgency and heightened tensions over cross border shelling, reports Dawn. President Hamid Karzai has condemned the firing of 470 rockets from Pakistan into Afghanistan over the past three weeks. Islamabad says only that “a few accidental rounds” may have crossed the border when it pursued militants who had attacked its security forces. “We need to end this blame-game,” Salman Bashir, Pakistan’s Foreign Secretary, told a news conference after a meeting of three countries in Kabul, without making any specific reference to border shelling. “We need to take ownership for our own affairs, this problem will not go away if we keep on pointing finger at each other, we have done it for too long and I think it is time that our two great nations decide.” Afghanistan has often blamed elements within the Pakistan government for supporting the Taliban insurgency.
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June - 28 
Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 28 that his country would act against Jamaat-ud-Dawa (a front of the militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed if India provided actionable evidence against him, The Hindu report
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Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik said on June 28 that his country would act against Jamaat-ud-Dawa (a front of the militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba) chief Hafiz Mohammad Saeed if India provided actionable evidence against him, The Hindu reported. Similarly, he articulated Islamabad's willingness to go after underworld don Dawood Ibrahim if there was proof of him living in Pakistan.
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June - 28 
The military spokesperson Major General Athar Abbas also confirmed that Brigadier Ali and four other detained majors have yet to be formally charge-sheeted. “Investigations are underway and they will be charge-sheeted once the probe is complete,” sai
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The military spokesperson Major General Athar Abbas also confirmed that Brigadier Ali and four other detained majors have yet to be formally charge-sheeted. “Investigations are underway and they will be charge-sheeted once the probe is complete,” said Major General Abbas.
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June - 28 
The withdrawal was first reported by the British Newspaper the Guardian on June 25 in conjunction with the UK based Bureau of Investigative Journalism. The Newspaper said Pakistan expelled at least 18 British military advisers, deployed as part of a
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The withdrawal was first reported by the British Newspaper the Guardian on June 25 in conjunction with the UK based Bureau of Investigative Journalism. The Newspaper said Pakistan expelled at least 18 British military advisers, deployed as part of a PNR 15 million pound ($23.9 million) programme to train the paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC). The Newspaper said the training program began in August 2010 and was scheduled to run until at least summer 2013. The trainers were stationed at a British-funded Frontier Corps base near Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan.
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June - 28 
Two NATO oil tankers carrying logistics for the NATO forces in Afghanistan were set ablaze by unidentified militants on June 28 near Mach area of Bolan District .
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Two NATO oil tankers carrying logistics for the NATO forces in Afghanistan were set ablaze by unidentified militants on June 28 near Mach area of Bolan District .
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June - 28 
Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal and main coalition partner Unified Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda held discussion on the latest political situation of the country including ongoing peace process an
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Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal and main coalition partner Unified Communist Party of Nepal–Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda held discussion on the latest political situation of the country including ongoing peace process and constitution drafting on June 28, reports Nepal News. During the meeting held at PM Khanal’s official residence in Baluwatar, in Kathmandu, both agreed to intensify consultation with opposition parties for the effective implementation of the five-point agreement signed by the three major parties –UCPN-M, Nepali Congress and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on May 28 which led to the extension of the Constituent Assembly’s deadline by three months.
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June - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) on June 28 recovered a bomb from a bus, heading towards Kathmandu from Nepalgunj town, at Rajha in Banke District.
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Security Forces (SFs) on June 28 recovered a bomb from a bus, heading towards Kathmandu from Nepalgunj town, at Rajha in Banke District.
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June - 28 
Six bombs were recovered from Darshana municipality area in Damurhuda sub-district of Chuadanga District on June 28, reports Daily Star. None, however, was arrested in this connection.
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Six bombs were recovered from Darshana municipality area in Damurhuda sub-district of Chuadanga District on June 28, reports Daily Star. None, however, was arrested in this connection.
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June - 28 
The Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced on June 28 that Government will hold provincial council elections in the war-torn Northern Province next year, reports Colombo Page. The President stressed the need to hold the NPC election to furt
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The Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa announced on June 28 that Government will hold provincial council elections in the war-torn Northern Province next year, reports Colombo Page. The President stressed the need to hold the NPC election to further democratize the process in the North. Northern Province includes Jaffna, Mannar, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya Districts.
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June - 29 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Tamir Ahmad Khuroo alias Junaid Khuroo (20), shot himself dead at Arampora in Sopore town of Baramulla District on June 29, reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol with magazine, three empty cartridges an
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant, identified as Tamir Ahmad Khuroo alias Junaid Khuroo (20), shot himself dead at Arampora in Sopore town of Baramulla District on June 29, reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol with magazine, three empty cartridges and one live round were recovered from the incident site. Junaid was a wanted stone-pelter and had joined HM just a few months back. The father of Junaid was a released militant of HM.
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June - 29 
A young researcher studying the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] movement in Bihar has gone missing with her guide from the Jamui District, Police officials said, according to The Hindu. Juhi Kumari, who hails from Bangalore, went missing on June 29, alon
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A young researcher studying the Naxal [Left Wing Extremism] movement in Bihar has gone missing with her guide from the Jamui District, Police officials said, according to The Hindu. Juhi Kumari, who hails from Bangalore, went missing on June 29, along with her aide Pradip Dass, when on the way to the Jamui Railway Station to catch a train for Bangalore, said Jamui Superintendent of Police Raj Narain Singh.
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June - 29 
All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq ruled out any chance of re-unification with All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, saying all efforts made by him have proved futile. In
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All Party Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq ruled out any chance of re-unification with All Party Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, saying all efforts made by him have proved futile. In an interview, Mirwaiz said, "We tried our level best for the re-unification, but alas… Now there is no scope for it." “I personally went to (Syed Ali Shah) Geelani and tried to convince him for reunification. Last year [2010] during summer uprising, we tried to develop unified approach with Geelani, but it also didn’t work," he added.
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June - 29 
An extortion demand for INR 200,000 was served by a NDFB militant on Hafiz Basir Ahmed, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Bilasipara West of Dhubri District on June 22.
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An extortion demand for INR 200,000 was served by a NDFB militant on Hafiz Basir Ahmed, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA), Bilasipara West of Dhubri District on June 22.
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June - 29 
Arrested cadre ‘self styled major’ Reishang Luikham of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), wanted in the murder case of ex MP Wangcha Rajkumar, the then advisor to the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh was shifted to Kolka
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Arrested cadre ‘self styled major’ Reishang Luikham of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), wanted in the murder case of ex MP Wangcha Rajkumar, the then advisor to the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh was shifted to Kolkata by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team on June 29, states Nagaland Post. Reishang (40) along with a cadre from the same outfit Ramthing Kashing (33) were arrested from Ukhrul District with arms and ammunitions by 17 Assam Rifles on June 11, and since then the two were in the custody of Manipur police. This is the second time in which (CBI) has taken into custody of NSCN-IM cadres arrested in Manipur in connection with the ex-MP murder case.
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June - 29 
Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration attempt by two to three militants at Ballard Post in Ramgarh sector of Samba District. After about 15 minutes firing by the SF personnel, the militants retrieved to Pakistan along with their arms and
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Border Security Force (BSF) foiled an infiltration attempt by two to three militants at Ballard Post in Ramgarh sector of Samba District. After about 15 minutes firing by the SF personnel, the militants retrieved to Pakistan along with their arms and ammunition.
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June - 29 
Five militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) including one ‘sergeant’ and another ‘lance corporal’ surrendered to Security Forces (SFs) at Kanchanpur in North Tripura District on June 29 and deposited two carbines and seven live cart
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Five militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) including one ‘sergeant’ and another ‘lance corporal’ surrendered to Security Forces (SFs) at Kanchanpur in North Tripura District on June 29 and deposited two carbines and seven live cartridges. The militants were identified as Kantamani Tripura, Hiranmani Debbarma, Parbaram Reang, Nalenjoy Reang and Gangamani Tripura.
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June - 29 
In another context, he advocated for incremental approach for resolving Kashmir issue, saying, "Solution of Kashmir issue has to be step-by-step process. We are willing to discuss everything with New Delhi apart from status quo." Asked whether his fa
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In another context, he advocated for incremental approach for resolving Kashmir issue, saying, "Solution of Kashmir issue has to be step-by-step process. We are willing to discuss everything with New Delhi apart from status quo." Asked whether his faction of Hurriyat was willing to enter into a dialogue with New Delhi, he said, "We aren’t against dialogue in any way. But dialogue shouldn’t be for sake of the dialogue. Neither New Delhi and Islamabad have been able to make any headway in dialogue in past nor they can reach in future without the inclusion of Kashmiris."
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June - 29 
In connection with the scheduled tripartite talks at Senapati on June 30 to discuss the demand of United Naga Council (UNC), an official team of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) led by its Secretary (Internal Security) U K Bansal arrived in Imphal on J
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In connection with the scheduled tripartite talks at Senapati on June 30 to discuss the demand of United Naga Council (UNC), an official team of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) led by its Secretary (Internal Security) U K Bansal arrived in Imphal on June 29. UNC has been demanding an ‘alternative arrangement’ for administration of the Naga inhabited areas, which the State Government has flatly rejected.
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June - 29 
Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on June 29 said that better relations with Pakistan could be achieved only in “an atmosphere free of terror and violence,” according to The Hindu. Urging Islamabad to take the issue of terrorism “very seriously,”
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Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao on June 29 said that better relations with Pakistan could be achieved only in “an atmosphere free of terror and violence,” according to The Hindu. Urging Islamabad to take the issue of terrorism “very seriously,” she said a stable Pakistan acting as “a bulwark against terrorism and extremism” was in its own interest and also in the interest of the wider region.
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June - 29 
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in New Delhi that the Jamiat-ul-Islami influence about a quarter of the population of Bangladesh and this section is very anti-India, reports Times of India. “So the political landscape in Bangladesh can chan
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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said in New Delhi that the Jamiat-ul-Islami influence about a quarter of the population of Bangladesh and this section is very anti-India, reports Times of India. “So the political landscape in Bangladesh can change any time. We do not know what these terrorist elements, who have a hold on the Jamiat-e-Islami elements in Bangladesh, can be up to," Singh added.
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June - 29 
Intelligence reports speak of a possibility of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres establishing Orissa-Chhattisgarh corridor, reports The Hindu. Raigarh Superintendent of Police, Rahul Sharma, said, “The Maoists are trying to set up a
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Intelligence reports speak of a possibility of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres establishing Orissa-Chhattisgarh corridor, reports The Hindu. Raigarh Superintendent of Police, Rahul Sharma, said, “The Maoists are trying to set up a corridor to move freely between Bastar [South Chhattisgarh] and the Districts of Raigarh and Mahasamund via Bargarh in Orissa. However, better connectivity, roads and infrastructure in Raigarh [compared to Bastar] will make it difficult to expand [Maoist] operations here.” He said the Maoists had been working on the “corridor” for some time now. Sources said the Maoists had recently formed a Bargarh-Mahasamund Divisional Committee that reports to the larger Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC). With operations in Chhattisgarh’s five Southern Districts and parts of the Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra, the DKSZC is one of the most active Maoist divisions.
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June - 29 
'Major' of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) Reishang Luikham alias L. Rex (40), who was wanted by the CBI in connection with the assassination of former Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh Wangcha Rajkumar in 2007
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'Major' of National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) Reishang Luikham alias L. Rex (40), who was wanted by the CBI in connection with the assassination of former Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh Wangcha Rajkumar in 2007, was arrested from Manipur's Ukhrul District on June 29, states Times of India.
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June - 29 
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on June 29 said that his country had put in all efforts to tackle terrorism and was partnering with India on many fronts, The Hindu reported. “We do share information with India. New Zealand is working very hard to
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New Zealand Prime Minister John Key on June 29 said that his country had put in all efforts to tackle terrorism and was partnering with India on many fronts, The Hindu reported. “We do share information with India. New Zealand is working very hard to combat the global threat of terrorism. Obviously we are very concerned about the terrorist attack that India suffered in Mumbai very recently. We are working with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and other [bodies] and doing everything we can to make the world a safer place.” Key observed.
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June - 29 
on June 29 reports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a statement with regard to the extension of ceasefire with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) "It has been decided and mutually agreed to extend the suspens
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on June 29 reports that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued a statement with regard to the extension of ceasefire with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) "It has been decided and mutually agreed to extend the suspension of operations agreement with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Progressive (NDFB-P) for a further period of six months up to December 31, 2011,"
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June - 29 
On June 29, militants lobbed a grenade at the residence of one Thokchom Kesho. In both the cases, the grenades failed to explode.
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On June 29, militants lobbed a grenade at the residence of one Thokchom Kesho. In both the cases, the grenades failed to explode.
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June - 29 
People in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Bastar Region are happy over arrival of Army personnel for training, said Lieutenant General V. K. Ahluwalia, General Officer Commanding (Central Command). The Army will soon start welfare activities for
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People in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism]-affected Bastar Region are happy over arrival of Army personnel for training, said Lieutenant General V. K. Ahluwalia, General Officer Commanding (Central Command). The Army will soon start welfare activities for the local residents. They will, among other things, undertake cleaning of lakes and help in education of children, he said. To a question, Ahluwalia said it has already been clarified that Army has entered into the Maoist territory only for "jungle warfare training and not for anti-Naxal operation". An Army contingent arrived in Bastar a few weeks ago for jungle warfare training.
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June - 29 
Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on June 29 said that said that militant outfits like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were offshoots of the Pakistani intelligence agency Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), The Hindu reported. PM al
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Prime Minister (PM) Manmohan Singh on June 29 said that said that militant outfits like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) were offshoots of the Pakistani intelligence agency Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), The Hindu reported. PM also said that he would go to Pakistan but only when there was something "solid" that he could achieve as a result of the visit. "We have a very uncertain neighbourhood. A very uncertain international economic environment. We have to swim and keep our heads high," he observed.
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June - 29 
Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested Chirom Premkumar alias Prem alias Tiken alias Sunil Meitei, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of Mobile Task Force faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), from Ejipura in Bangalore on Jun
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Sangai Express reports that Security Forces (SFs) arrested Chirom Premkumar alias Prem alias Tiken alias Sunil Meitei, the ‘commander-in-chief’ of Mobile Task Force faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MTF), from Ejipura in Bangalore on June 29. Sunil Meitei has been declared wanted in various cases of extortion, abduction and killing that took place in different parts of Bishnupur and Imphal West Districts of Manipur.
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June - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants during separate counter insurgency operations in the State on June 29 and recovered a sum of INR 689500 from one of them, reports Kanglaonline. SFs arrested two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, o
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three militants during separate counter insurgency operations in the State on June 29 and recovered a sum of INR 689500 from one of them, reports Kanglaonline. SFs arrested two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) militant, one of them identified as S Priyo Kumar (25), and a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Haobijam Rajen Singh (52), from Meirangbal of Thoubal District. One 9-mm Pistol along with magazine (Brazil made) and 10 live rounds of 9-mm ball were recovered from them.
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June - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), identified as Rabi Basumatary alias Rangabhija (30) and Udhyachal Daimary (23), at Sialmari under Salbari subdivision in B
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF), identified as Rabi Basumatary alias Rangabhija (30) and Udhyachal Daimary (23), at Sialmari under Salbari subdivision in Baksa District on June 29. 7.65 mm pistol, a magazine, a mobile set with a SIM card were recovered from the possession of the arrested persons.
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June - 29 
Senior naval officials, on June 29, admitted before the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Defence that the terrorists, who had attacked Pakistan Navy’s airbase PNS Mehran in Karachi on May 22, had support from inside. During the meeting, whic
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Senior naval officials, on June 29, admitted before the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Defence that the terrorists, who had attacked Pakistan Navy’s airbase PNS Mehran in Karachi on May 22, had support from inside. During the meeting, which was held under the chairmanship of Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, opposition members expressed dissatisfaction over the pace of inquiry into the attack. Nevertheless, the chairperson assured the opposition members that responsibility would be fixed after the receipt of inquiry reports from the Naval Headquarters and Interior Ministry.
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June - 29 
SFs arrested two NDFB linkmen, Rafiqul Islam (38) and Noor Mohammad Ali (43) along with one pistol, two rounds of ammunition and INR 100,000 from Gerugaon-Hapachera village of Bongaigaon District.
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SFs arrested two NDFB linkmen, Rafiqul Islam (38) and Noor Mohammad Ali (43) along with one pistol, two rounds of ammunition and INR 100,000 from Gerugaon-Hapachera village of Bongaigaon District.
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June - 29 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed an ‘area commander’ of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, at Kolambi-Dipatoli village in Gumla District on June 29, reports IBN Li
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed an ‘area commander’ of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist, at Kolambi-Dipatoli village in Gumla District on June 29, reports IBN Live. The slain ‘area commander’ was identified as Chhotka Gop.
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June - 29 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants opened indiscriminate fire on a Police outpost in Dobu area of East Garo Hills District on June 29. Militants forced to flee as Security Forces (SFs) retaliated. Since the days of militancy, Do
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants opened indiscriminate fire on a Police outpost in Dobu area of East Garo Hills District on June 29. Militants forced to flee as Security Forces (SFs) retaliated. Since the days of militancy, Dobu has been a prime target for extortion from coal barons.
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June - 29 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camps were neutralized during the three-day operation that was launched in Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District, reports Times of India. 17 suspected Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists], including
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camps were neutralized during the three-day operation that was launched in Saranda forest in West Singhbhum District, reports Times of India. 17 suspected Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists], including four women, were detained and over 200 kilograms of explosives seized in the operation that ended on June 29. The three camps were being led by senior leaders of Eastern Regional Bureau (ERB) of the CPI-Maoist deep in the forest located around 25 kilometers off Chota Nagra Police Station. "The camps were run under the guidance of ERB member Anmol Da alias Sammarji and other senior members," said Superintended of Police (SP) Arun Kumar Singh. "A total of 17 suspected Maoists, including four women, were detained by the Security Forces and are being interrogated," said Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Deputy Inspector General Bhanu Pratap Singh, adding, Anmol Da and other leaders of the Maoists managed to escape. The operation team engaged the Maoists in an encounter near Chadra village in the evening of June 28. The offensive was launched on June 26 midnight after arrested Maoist Nirmal Jharia on June 18 tipped the Security Forces off about Maoist training camps being run in the forest. "The camps were situated at an interval of four and half kilometres and one of the camps at Chanderdera village even had permanent concrete structure separate for men and women. It has jumping and target practice fields also," said SP Arun Kumar Singh. Near Baliba village, Police seized 200 kilograms of gelatin sticks hidden in a dump along with 50 bundles of codex wires, barbed wire and other materials used for improvised explosive devices. "At Baliba, Police also recovered 50 quintals of grains, potatoes, chocolates, biscuits, utensils for nearly 150 people, 50 jute bags, as many uniforms, two rifles and a huge number of ammunition," said CRPF Deputy Inspector General Bhanu Pratap Singh, adding, that the details of the exact amount of seizure could only be ascertained once the personnel return from the operation. Large bags containing Naxalite literature that included jungle warfare training booklets were also found in the camps.
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June - 29 
Through posters put up in Latehar District, Maoists have invited displaced people to join their cadre, Police said on June 29. The posters invited people to join the CPI-Maoist’s People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). The posters read: “People di
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Through posters put up in Latehar District, Maoists have invited displaced people to join their cadre, Police said on June 29. The posters invited people to join the CPI-Maoist’s People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). The posters read: “People displaced due to demolition drive should join the CPI-Maoist organization and step up protest against the government. Stop displacing poor people in the name of demolition drive. Demolish houses of officials involved in the demolition drive. The government should provide compensation to kin of the people killed while protesting demolition drive.” Six people protesting the demolition drive were killed in Police firing in Ranchi and Dhanbad in April. Thousands of people have been rendered homeless due to the ongoing demolition drive in the State following a directive of the High Court that houses of those living illegally on Government land should be demolished. Meanwhile, an unnamed Police official told IANS, “The posters have been removed. Maoists, who are on the back foot due to Police offensive, are trying to woo people by cashing in on their sentiments.”
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June - 29 
Unidentified assailants shot at and injured a Police officer in Bemina area of Srinagar.
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Unidentified assailants shot at and injured a Police officer in Bemina area of Srinagar.
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June - 29 
While Lotha Region and Pochury Region (Nagaland) of erstwhile NSCN-Khaplang declared their support for “General” Khole Konyak, the Sumi Region and Zeliangrong Region (comprising of Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) affirmed their support for S.S. Khaplan
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While Lotha Region and Pochury Region (Nagaland) of erstwhile NSCN-Khaplang declared their support for “General” Khole Konyak, the Sumi Region and Zeliangrong Region (comprising of Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland) affirmed their support for S.S. Khaplang.
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June - 29 
A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander on June 29 threatened to carry out attacks on nine more key installations in Pakistan similar to the May 22 strike on Mehran Naval Base in Karachi to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden, reports Times of I
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A Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) commander on June 29 threatened to carry out attacks on nine more key installations in Pakistan similar to the May 22 strike on Mehran Naval Base in Karachi to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden, reports Times of India. "The revenge game has already been started from Pakistan. The attack on Mehran Naval Base in Karachi was the first in the line of 10 that Taliban has planned to avenge the death of bin Laden," Wali-ur Rehman, head of TTP in South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) told Al-Arabiya in an interview.
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June - 29 
An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on June 29 indicted six Rangers personnel and a civilian named Afsar in the June 8 Sarfaraz Shah murder case in Karachi, reports Daily Times. However, the accused plead not guilty.
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on June 29 indicted six Rangers personnel and a civilian named Afsar in the June 8 Sarfaraz Shah murder case in Karachi, reports Daily Times. However, the accused plead not guilty.
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June - 29 
Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar on June 29 said that Pakistan has told the United States to leave “drone” airbase in Shamsi of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. “We have told them (the US officials) to leave the Shamsi airbase,” said the Mini
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Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar on June 29 said that Pakistan has told the United States to leave “drone” airbase in Shamsi of Balochistan, reports Daily Times. “We have told them (the US officials) to leave the Shamsi airbase,” said the Minister while talking to journalists at his office. He said the trust between the US and Pakistan had reduced to a great extent after the May 2 incident. “This mistrust could be reduced by sitting together and taking joint actions.” The minister pointed out that the Coalition Support Fund (CSF) had stopped its funding for the war on terror being fought in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) that had been harming the country’s economy.
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June - 29 
Frontier Corps (FC) troops on June 29 arrested 108 Afghanistan nationals travelling by two buses to Karachi (Sindh) from Quetta .
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Frontier Corps (FC) troops on June 29 arrested 108 Afghanistan nationals travelling by two buses to Karachi (Sindh) from Quetta .
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June - 29 
Human rights violations in Balochistan are getting worse as militants and Security Forces target civilians, while authorities seem unwilling to rein in lawlessness, according to a report released on June 29 by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
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Human rights violations in Balochistan are getting worse as militants and Security Forces target civilians, while authorities seem unwilling to rein in lawlessness, according to a report released on June 29 by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP). The HRCP said in its report that lawlessness in the province had proliferated at an alarming rate with a growing number of targeted killings, kidnappings, enforced disappearances and attacks on religious minorities. Zohra Yusuf, HRCP chairwoman, said at least 140 mutilated bodies of people gone missing had been found in the past year. “A very dangerous trend has emerged that those who disappeared were now found dead on roadsides. The bodies have torture marks,” she said in Islamabad.
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June - 29 
Islamabad Police on June 29 arrested two militants belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered suicide jackets from their possession, reports The News. The terrorists identified as Mohib Ullah and Munawar hailed from Mohmand Agency of
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Islamabad Police on June 29 arrested two militants belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered suicide jackets from their possession, reports The News. The terrorists identified as Mohib Ullah and Munawar hailed from Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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June - 29 
Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband on June 29 asked the Saudi Arabian Government to ban Ahmadiyyas (Qadianis) from visiting Mecca and Medina to perform Haj (pilgrimage) and Umrah (mini-Haj), reports Times of India. Ahmadiyyas have been declared non
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Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband on June 29 asked the Saudi Arabian Government to ban Ahmadiyyas (Qadianis) from visiting Mecca and Medina to perform Haj (pilgrimage) and Umrah (mini-Haj), reports Times of India. Ahmadiyyas have been declared non-Muslims in countries like Pakistan and face persecution. The seminary's vice-rector, Maulana Abdul Khaliq Madrasi alleged that many Qadianis from India "disguise themselves as Muslims" and visit Mecca to perform Haj and Umrah in a memorandum to Saudi ruler King Abdullah, the custodian of two mosques in Mecca and Medina. "Stop them as they are misguided and may mislead other Muslims," said the memorandum.
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June - 29 
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is still waiting for revenue officials to submit details of movable and immovable assets of former President General Pervez Musharraf, who has been declared proclaimed offender by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) i
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The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is still waiting for revenue officials to submit details of movable and immovable assets of former President General Pervez Musharraf, who has been declared proclaimed offender by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s December 27, 2007 murder case, despite court orders to confiscate his property, reported Express Tribune. The ATC had given the FIA until June 25 to comply with its orders and seize the former President’s property.
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June - 29 
The Security Forces on June 29 neutralised three bombs planted by militants on the roadside of the NHA Colony near the Army camp office in Darra Adamkhel town of Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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The Security Forces on June 29 neutralised three bombs planted by militants on the roadside of the NHA Colony near the Army camp office in Darra Adamkhel town of Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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June - 29 
Two persons identified as Masood Janjua and Faisal Faraz, who were abducted on July 30, 2005, were reportedly killed by al Qaeda on June 29 on an unspecified location, reports Daily Times. It was reported that both the abducted persons had links with
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Two persons identified as Masood Janjua and Faisal Faraz, who were abducted on July 30, 2005, were reportedly killed by al Qaeda on June 29 on an unspecified location, reports Daily Times. It was reported that both the abducted persons had links with al Qaeda, as revealed by the data gathered from their laptops in possession. However, Amna Masood Janjua, wife of Masood Janjua, rejected the spy agencies’ report that her husband had been killed and contended that her husband and Faraz were alive and in the custody of spy agencies in Rawalpindi. She demanded that their graves be identified and DNA tests be carried out to determine their identity.
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June - 29 
A Bangladesh court has issued an arrest warrant against Paresh Barua, ‘chief’ of the separatist United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in relation with Chittagong Arms haul case of April 2 2004.
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A Bangladesh court has issued an arrest warrant against Paresh Barua, ‘chief’ of the separatist United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in relation with Chittagong Arms haul case of April 2 2004.
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June - 29 
A team of International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) started investigating the involvement of detained Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury in crimes against humanity in Chittagong during the 1971 Liberati
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A team of International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) started investigating the involvement of detained Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Standing Committee member Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury in crimes against humanity in Chittagong during the 1971 Liberation War.
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June - 29 
A team of Rapid Action Battalion -7 (RAB-7) arrested an alleged cadre of banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir Bangladesh, identified as Mohammad Limon (26) from Golpahar under Khulsi Police Station in Chittagong District on June 29, reports Daily Star. He is a stud
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A team of Rapid Action Battalion -7 (RAB-7) arrested an alleged cadre of banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir Bangladesh, identified as Mohammad Limon (26) from Golpahar under Khulsi Police Station in Chittagong District on June 29, reports Daily Star. He is a student of Department of Law of Chittagong Premier University. Rab-7 also recovered some leaflets and books from his possession.
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June - 29 
Prime Minister has said apart from banning five organisations for militant activities, the Government is closely watching some other suspected organisations. She stated, "that acts of militancy and terrorism will not be allowed on the soil of the cou
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Prime Minister has said apart from banning five organisations for militant activities, the Government is closely watching some other suspected organisations. She stated, "that acts of militancy and terrorism will not be allowed on the soil of the country”. The five banned militant organisations are Shahadat-e-al-Hikma Bangladesh, Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh [(JMJB), an Islamist vigilante outfit that espouses the ideals of the Taliban], Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI-B) and Hizb-ut-Tahrir Bangladesh.
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June - 29 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed on June 29, said her Government is going to introduce a 'Counter Terrorism Bureau of Police,' aiming to increase vigilance at all levels, reports Daily Star. She further stated, “Bangladesh has become a role model f
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed on June 29, said her Government is going to introduce a 'Counter Terrorism Bureau of Police,' aiming to increase vigilance at all levels, reports Daily Star. She further stated, “Bangladesh has become a role model for eliminating militancy and terrorism in the present political context of the world.” The Government has approved a proposal to raise manpower in the Police Force by 32,031 while 15,775 persons in different categories have already been appointed and 6,000 would be recruited soon, she added.
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June - 29 
Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on June 29 charged the Government with setting up military rule in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. Addressing a press briefing in Colombo, JVP parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayake said th
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Marxist party Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) on June 29 charged the Government with setting up military rule in the Northern Province, reports Colombo Page. Addressing a press briefing in Colombo, JVP parliamentarian Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the people of Northern Province had to take permission from the military to hold meetings.
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June - 30 
A bandh (general strike) called by Maoists in the State against land acquisition for Posco steel project evoked lukewarm response as normal life was affected to some extent only in southern region.
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A bandh (general strike) called by Maoists in the State against land acquisition for Posco steel project evoked lukewarm response as normal life was affected to some extent only in southern region.
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June - 30 
A Police constable was injured as two militants hurled a grenade on a night Police patrol party near Nagnigarh Police post in the Keshwan area of Kishtwar District in the morning of June 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Police have launched searches for
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A Police constable was injured as two militants hurled a grenade on a night Police patrol party near Nagnigarh Police post in the Keshwan area of Kishtwar District in the morning of June 30, reports Daily Excelsior. Police have launched searches for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘divisional commander’ Habib Gujjar alias Salman and his associate Khurshid Ahmed in Nagnigarh forests where they had reportedly taken shelter after attacking the Police party.
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June - 30 
A White House report on June 30 said that the Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) posed serious threat to both India and the United States (US) and a global effort was required to eliminate its menace, according to PTI. "In South Asi
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A White House report on June 30 said that the Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) posed serious threat to both India and the United States (US) and a global effort was required to eliminate its menace, according to PTI. "In South Asia Lashkar-e-Toiba, the organisation responsible for the rampage in Mumbai in 2008 that killed over 100 people, including six Americans constitutes a formidable terrorist threat to Indian, US, and other Western interests in South Asia and potentially elsewhere," the report observed.
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June - 30 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing five kilograms, was found and subsequently defused along the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar. The IED, placed inside a steel container, was planted by suspected militants near a wine shop outside a hotel a
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing five kilograms, was found and subsequently defused along the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar. The IED, placed inside a steel container, was planted by suspected militants near a wine shop outside a hotel along Boulevard road in Dalgate area of the city, Police said.
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June - 30 
Assam Tribune reports that Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla on June 30 said Political problems or militancy cannot be solved militarily through the barrel of the gun and lasting solutions can only be reached through talks. "There has to be a give
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Assam Tribune reports that Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla on June 30 said Political problems or militancy cannot be solved militarily through the barrel of the gun and lasting solutions can only be reached through talks. "There has to be a give-and-take policy and both government and the separatist outfits have to be ready for some measure of sacrifice," he said.
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June - 30 
Coinciding with the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) by-election in Jamshedpur, the Maoists have declared a 24-hour state-wide bandh (general strike) from midnight of June 30 to protest against the death penalty awarded to four Maoists for t
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Coinciding with the Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) by-election in Jamshedpur, the Maoists have declared a 24-hour state-wide bandh (general strike) from midnight of June 30 to protest against the death penalty awarded to four Maoists for the 2007 Chilkhari massacre.
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June - 30 
Despite the negative response of the Centre and the State Government to the alternative arrangement model raised by the United Naga Council (UNC) for the Nagas in Manipur during the June 30 tripartite talk at Senapati, the apex Naga civil body has sa
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Despite the negative response of the Centre and the State Government to the alternative arrangement model raised by the United Naga Council (UNC) for the Nagas in Manipur during the June 30 tripartite talk at Senapati, the apex Naga civil body has said that it is optimistic that its efforts will bear fruit in the future.
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June - 30 
IBN Live reports a cadre of the Communist Party of Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and another was arrested after Maoists ambushed a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) near Puhimal village under Mainpur station limits in Gariaband Police District on
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IBN Live reports a cadre of the Communist Party of Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and another was arrested after Maoists ambushed a joint team of Security Forces (SFs) near Puhimal village under Mainpur station limits in Gariaband Police District on June 30, a senior Police officer said. The Police recovered the body of the slain Maoist, who is yet to be identified, and four rifles from the encounter site.
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June - 30 
Nagaland Post reports that around 30 militants of anti-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) under the leadership of B. Narzari has built up bases inside Kaki reserve forest in the border areas of Karbi Anglong and Nagaon
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Nagaland Post reports that around 30 militants of anti-talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-ATF) under the leadership of B. Narzari has built up bases inside Kaki reserve forest in the border areas of Karbi Anglong and Nagaon Districts. NDFB-ATF is trying to procure arms from Dimapur (Nagaland) and also secure its hold in the eastern part of Karbi Anglong with the help of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tiger (KPLT).
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