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March - 1 
in Mahabubnagar district, the Naxalites destroyed a gas cylinder yard belonging to a Congress activist in Amrabad on March 1.
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in Mahabubnagar district, the Naxalites destroyed a gas cylinder yard belonging to a Congress activist in Amrabad on March 1.
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In the State, unidentified terrorists shot at and wounded a Congress party activist, Bashir Ahmed Bhat, in the Baramulla town on March 1.
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In the State, unidentified terrorists shot at and wounded a Congress party activist, Bashir Ahmed Bhat, in the Baramulla town on March 1.
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KLNLF ‘general secretary’, Harsing Timung, claimed on March 1 that the outfit’s former ‘commander-in-chief’ Willingson Tumung was killed by Thong Teron, ‘publicity in-charge’ of the outfit, as per his ‘directives’ on February 23.
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KLNLF ‘general secretary’, Harsing Timung, claimed on March 1 that the outfit’s former ‘commander-in-chief’ Willingson Tumung was killed by Thong Teron, ‘publicity in-charge’ of the outfit, as per his ‘directives’ on February 23.
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead eight civilians and wounded two others at Vempenta village in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh on March 1. Claiming responsibility for
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead eight civilians and wounded two others at Vempenta village in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh on March 1. Claiming responsibility for the killings, CPI-Maoist leader, Satyam, said it was a revenge act for the killings of nine people belonging to the lower castes in 1998. "If only the government had set up a special court to try these accused, we would not have resorted to the killings," he said. Meanwhile, the State Home Minister, K Jana Reddy, said "This is a barbaric and uncivilised act and those championing the cause of human rights should think about it''.
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On March 1, addressing the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly, Assam Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Ajai Singh said that the "doors are open for negotiations with the extremist outfits" and affirmed that "the problem of the ULFA would be solved throu
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On March 1, addressing the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly, Assam Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Ajai Singh said that the "doors are open for negotiations with the extremist outfits" and affirmed that "the problem of the ULFA would be solved through negotiation in a peaceful manner".
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On March 1, Chingsom Konyak, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, was killed in a factional clash with cadres of the Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) at Tizit in the Mon district of Nagaland.
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On March 1, Chingsom Konyak, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant, was killed in a factional clash with cadres of the Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) at Tizit in the Mon district of Nagaland.
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On March 1, two terrorists of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were killed in an encounter with the police in the Kamalpur subdivision of Dhalai district. According to reports, the encounter occurred
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On March 1, two terrorists of the Biswamohan Debbarma faction of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were killed in an encounter with the police in the Kamalpur subdivision of Dhalai district. According to reports, the encounter occurred when the terrorists attempting to cross a rivulet at Mechuria were challenged by the police party.
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One person was killed and seven more injured in a grenade attack by suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadres at a market in the Lahorijan area of Karbi Anglong district on March 1.
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One person was killed and seven more injured in a grenade attack by suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadres at a market in the Lahorijan area of Karbi Anglong district on March 1.
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Quoting police sources, Deccan Herald has reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has restructured its ‘State committee’ in Karnataka. Noor Zulfikar alias Sridhar now heads the committee in place of Saket Rajan alias Prem, who
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Quoting police sources, Deccan Herald has reported that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has restructured its ‘State committee’ in Karnataka. Noor Zulfikar alias Sridhar now heads the committee in place of Saket Rajan alias Prem, who was shot dead by the police in Chikmagalur district, on February 6. While Rajan led a six-member team, the new committee has seven members, sources added. According to sources, Zulfikar, an engineering dropout, is from Chitradurga district and is in his mid-thirties. The new team, which was reportedly restructured in February in Bangalore, includes a lady member, Asha, a Sikh lady who has studied in Shimoga for many years and was reportedly linked to the Mahila Jagruthi Vedike, a Naxalite frontal organisation. The other five members of the committee are Nanda Kumar alias Rangappa, Vishnu alias Devendrappa, Veeramani alias Murugan who regularly issues press statements under the nom de guerre Gangadhar, Kuppuswamy alias D Murthy and Ujani Gowda who is lodged in Bellary jail.
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Reports from Mahbubnagar district indicated that the Naxalites have called for a shutdown on March 5 after killing a registered medical practitioner and Congress party functionary, Dr Qayyum, in his clinic at Mannanur village on March 1.
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Reports from Mahbubnagar district indicated that the Naxalites have called for a shutdown on March 5 after killing a registered medical practitioner and Congress party functionary, Dr Qayyum, in his clinic at Mannanur village on March 1.
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) imposed a ban on the functioning of cabin restaurants in the State with effect from March 1 and asked people to stop visiting such places. A statement by the outfit said that such restaurants are a "major factor in
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) imposed a ban on the functioning of cabin restaurants in the State with effect from March 1 and asked people to stop visiting such places. A statement by the outfit said that such restaurants are a "major factor in the moral degeneration of our society".
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The United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has threatened to resume the arms struggle if the Government continues to delay the progress in talks. Addressing a press conference at Dera-arlok in Karbi Anglong district on March 1, the UPDS leaders
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The United Peoples’ Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has threatened to resume the arms struggle if the Government continues to delay the progress in talks. Addressing a press conference at Dera-arlok in Karbi Anglong district on March 1, the UPDS leadership said, "If Central Government or the State Government continue to adopt delaying tactics with us, we will not hesitate to resume our arms
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Villagers in Mukroh and Barato in the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya along the Meghalaya-Assam border have reportedly complained of extortion, harassment and intimidation by militants of the Karbi National Volunteers (KNV) and the United People’
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Villagers in Mukroh and Barato in the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya along the Meghalaya-Assam border have reportedly complained of extortion, harassment and intimidation by militants of the Karbi National Volunteers (KNV) and the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS). Secretary of the Mukroh village, Phiran Samaia, said that an annual tax amount of Rupees 10 lakh was imposed on the village by the militants.
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A soldier was reportedly injured when terrorists opened fired at him in the Karama area in Ladah sub-division of South Waziristan on March 1. Two terrorists sustained injuries and an equal number were arrested in the subsequent encounter. According t
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A soldier was reportedly injured when terrorists opened fired at him in the Karama area in Ladah sub-division of South Waziristan on March 1. Two terrorists sustained injuries and an equal number were arrested in the subsequent encounter. According to Daily Times, it was the first incident in which a soldier was wounded since a deal between tribal militant leader, Baitullah Mehsud, and the Government on February 7.
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A tribal Jirga (Council) on March 1 reportedly assured the government that tribesmen would continue cooperating with the Government in its effort to maintain peace in Waziristan.
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A tribal Jirga (Council) on March 1 reportedly assured the government that tribesmen would continue cooperating with the Government in its effort to maintain peace in Waziristan.
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According to Daily Times, a new World Bank-funded report has questioned the authenticity and accuracy of policy reports in the Western press about the Madrassa (seminaries) system in Pakistan. The report entitled ‘Religious School Enrolment in Pakist
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According to Daily Times, a new World Bank-funded report has questioned the authenticity and accuracy of policy reports in the Western press about the Madrassa (seminaries) system in Pakistan. The report entitled ‘Religious School Enrolment in Pakistan: a Look at the Data,’ released in February 2005 was written by Tahir Andrabi, Jishnu Das, Asim Ijaz Khwaja and Tristan Zajonc. The report claims: "Given the importance placed on the subject by policymakers in Pakistan and those internationally, it is troubling that none of the reports and articles reviewed based their analysis on publicly available data or established statistical methodologies." The authors found the existing estimates "inflated by an order of magnitude." The authors reportedly found that Madrassas account for less than one percent of all enrolment in the country and there is no evidence of a dramatic increase in recent years.
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March - 1 
According to Dawn, suspected insurgents fired rockets targeting a check post of the Frontier Corps in the Kangri area of Loralai district in Balochistan province on March 1. In another incident, insurgents fired six rockets targeting a power grid sta
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According to Dawn, suspected insurgents fired rockets targeting a check post of the Frontier Corps in the Kangri area of Loralai district in Balochistan province on March 1. In another incident, insurgents fired six rockets targeting a power grid station in Musakhel. An explosion was also reported from the Wahdat Colony area of provincial capital Quetta. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported in these incidents. Elsewhere in the province, one person was wounded during a landmine blast in the Barkhan area.
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According to Kathmandu Post, SFs have arrested 34 CPN-UML activists for chanting slogans demanding the restoration of democracy in different parts of Kathmandu city on March 1.
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According to Kathmandu Post, SFs have arrested 34 CPN-UML activists for chanting slogans demanding the restoration of democracy in different parts of Kathmandu city on March 1.
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Himalayan Times reported that the district administration office in Jhapa has issued an indefinite curfew order in various parts of the district including six roads around the district headquarter Bhadrapur and the east-west highway.
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Himalayan Times reported that the district administration office in Jhapa has issued an indefinite curfew order in various parts of the district including six roads around the district headquarter Bhadrapur and the east-west highway.
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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ramesh Nath Pandey, has said that the Nepalese Government was hopeful of international support in its fight against terrorism and added, "The international community should give a clear decision whether it will support t
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Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ramesh Nath Pandey, has said that the Nepalese Government was hopeful of international support in its fight against terrorism and added, "The international community should give a clear decision whether it will support the current move to safeguard democracy or one-party communist authoritarianism." In a statement issued on February 25, the European Union (EU) said the February 1 move was a serious setback to a negotiated and democratically based solution to the conflict in Nepal and called upon the King Gyanendra to take early measures to restore democratic freedoms and civil liberties.
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March - 1 
Nepal News has reported that the United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Donald Camp, stated, "We (U.S.) now face a dilemma in making decisions about security assistance for Nepal. We have not made a decision to suspend assi
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Nepal News has reported that the United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia, Donald Camp, stated, "We (U.S.) now face a dilemma in making decisions about security assistance for Nepal. We have not made a decision to suspend assistance" and added, "We're reviewing it and seeing how the situation (develops). We'd prefer not to." He, however, said the royal move has probably emboldened the Maoists and made it more likely that the Maoists have a stronger position than they did before February 1. A statement released by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director in Kathmandu, S. Hafeez Rahman, said that in view of the recent political and security developments in Nepal, the ADB was reviewing implications for its on-going operations.
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March - 1 
On March 1, the Indian paramilitary force, Special Services Bureau is reported to have arrested four armed Maoists at Laukahi in the Baharaich district of Bihar and recovered one AK47 rifle, two SLRs, one .303 rifle and one socket bomb. Separately, N
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On March 1, the Indian paramilitary force, Special Services Bureau is reported to have arrested four armed Maoists at Laukahi in the Baharaich district of Bihar and recovered one AK47 rifle, two SLRs, one .303 rifle and one socket bomb. Separately, Nepal Police are reported to have detained at least 12 student activists belonging to seven student unions for organizing protests programmes in the various campuses of Kathmandu valley.
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March - 1 
Quoting a statement released by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) on March 1, Nepal News has reported that troops have recovered nearly 50 dead bodies of Maoist insurgents after a counter insurgency operation in the Ganeshpur village of mid-western Bardi
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Quoting a statement released by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) on March 1, Nepal News has reported that troops have recovered nearly 50 dead bodies of Maoist insurgents after a counter insurgency operation in the Ganeshpur village of mid-western Bardiya district. Four security force (SF) personnel were killed and 17 others were injured in the incident. SFs recovered two light machine guns, two M-16 rifles, one INSAS rifle, nine SLR rifles and nine .303 rifles used by the Maoists.
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March - 1 
A regional leader of the left-wing extremist group Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF), identified as Ijjat Ali, was killed in 'crossfire' between his accomplices and police at Char Milpara in the Kushtia district on March 1. Two police personnel were also injured
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A regional leader of the left-wing extremist group Gono Mukti Fouj (GMF), identified as Ijjat Ali, was killed in 'crossfire' between his accomplices and police at Char Milpara in the Kushtia district on March 1. Two police personnel were also injured in the incident.
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March - 1 
A total of 63 suspected Islamist militants have so far been arrested in connection with the recent bomb and grenade blasts from different places of Joypurhat, Naogaon, Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Natore, Sirajganj, Bogra, Gaibandha, Rangpur, Dinajpur
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A total of 63 suspected Islamist militants have so far been arrested in connection with the recent bomb and grenade blasts from different places of Joypurhat, Naogaon, Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Natore, Sirajganj, Bogra, Gaibandha, Rangpur, Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts, police sources said.
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March - 1 
Mohammad Nasiruddin alias Gittu Nasir, a senior Islami Chhatra Shibir cadre, was killed in 'crossfire' between Rapid Acton Battalion and his gang at Chaira Havilderpara village in the Chittagong district on March 2. Nasir was earlier arrested at a Ja
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Mohammad Nasiruddin alias Gittu Nasir, a senior Islami Chhatra Shibir cadre, was killed in 'crossfire' between Rapid Acton Battalion and his gang at Chaira Havilderpara village in the Chittagong district on March 2. Nasir was earlier arrested at a Jatrabari slum in the capital Dhaka by RAB personnel on March 1. One RAB personnel was injured in the incident, while a revolver, a DBL gun, two SBL guns, six gun cartridges, 47 bullets of AK-47 rifle, one spent bullet of pistol and three AK-47 bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 1 
On March 1, the former Jatiya Party Parliamentarian of Rajshahi-3 constituency, Sarder Amzad Hossain received a letter from the Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) threatening him with death. The letter dated February 24 termed Hossain a ‘Murtaad
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On March 1, the former Jatiya Party Parliamentarian of Rajshahi-3 constituency, Sarder Amzad Hossain received a letter from the Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) threatening him with death. The letter dated February 24 termed Hossain a ‘Murtaad’ (one who deviated from Islam) and a foreign agent, and said so his death will be enforced according to ‘Muslim Shariah, if Allah permits.’ The JMJB also said it has decided to punish Fazle Hossain Badsha of the Workers Party of Bangladesh and three others.
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March - 1 
The Independent has reported that Rajshahi-based militant leader, Asadullah Al Ghalib, on March 1, confessed to the police to have visited India 22 times over the last four years to meet with the leaders of Indian organisations, Salahi Andolon and Ah
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The Independent has reported that Rajshahi-based militant leader, Asadullah Al Ghalib, on March 1, confessed to the police to have visited India 22 times over the last four years to meet with the leaders of Indian organisations, Salahi Andolon and Ahle Hadith Andolon, but did not divulge the name of the Islamist militant leaders operating from India. Meanwhile, on March 1, a letter of the 'special military unit of Jagrata Muslim Janata' signed by the group's central muballigs (preachers), Abdul Latif and Mutallib Hossain, was received by the Rajshahi Press Club. "We demand that our leader Dr Galib be released immediately….If our demand is not met, we will launch a militant drive in Rajshahi and elsewhere in the country," the letter read.
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March - 1 
The office of Caritas, an international NGO, at Gobindapur in the Dinajpur district was destroyed when unidentified persons hurled two petrol-bombs on March 1. The police described the incident as mysterious as 'no signs of bomb explosions were found
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The office of Caritas, an international NGO, at Gobindapur in the Dinajpur district was destroyed when unidentified persons hurled two petrol-bombs on March 1. The police described the incident as mysterious as 'no signs of bomb explosions were found there'.
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March - 1 
"The continuing killing and shooting of our senior political leaders is a very serious and disturbing matter", said S.P Thamilselvam, head of LTTE's political division, in a message conveyed to the Norwegian Government through its Ambassador in Colom
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"The continuing killing and shooting of our senior political leaders is a very serious and disturbing matter", said S.P Thamilselvam, head of LTTE's political division, in a message conveyed to the Norwegian Government through its Ambassador in Colombo on March 1.
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March - 1 
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Commandant of the Special Task Force (STF), Nimal Lewke, stated on March 1 that the ‘Colonel’ Karuna group has become a strong opposition to the LTTE and is enjoying a great deal of sympathy and support of the Tami
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Deputy Inspector General of Police, Commandant of the Special Task Force (STF), Nimal Lewke, stated on March 1 that the ‘Colonel’ Karuna group has become a strong opposition to the LTTE and is enjoying a great deal of sympathy and support of the Tamil community in the Ampara district. DIG Lewke, in a statement on the shooting incident in Ampara district on February 28, denied STF involvement in any form relating to this incident as alleged by the LTTE.
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March - 1 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga has decided to appoint, with immediate effect, a Presidential Commission of Inquiry consisting of two High Court Judges to inquire and report on the recent circumstances and or any other motives leading to the attacks
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga has decided to appoint, with immediate effect, a Presidential Commission of Inquiry consisting of two High Court Judges to inquire and report on the recent circumstances and or any other motives leading to the attacks on those alleged to be LTTE cadres in the Batticaloa and Ampara districts, a Presidential Secretariat Press release stated on March 1. The Commission has been directed to submit a report within a period of one month from date of commencement of hearing.
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March - 2 
A ‘deputy district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment, identified as Aijaz Ahmed, was among two terrorists killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at village Ari in the Poonch district on March 2. Sourc
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A ‘deputy district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment, identified as Aijaz Ahmed, was among two terrorists killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at village Ari in the Poonch district on March 2. Sources in Poonch said the encounter ensued after troops launched a search operation at Ari after receiving information that a group of terrorists had descended to the plains from upper reaches due to heavy snowfall. While two more terrorists of the group managed to escape, two AK-56 rifles, five magazines, 20 rounds of ammunition, two pouches and one wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 2 
A day earlier, another unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Rengkai ground area in Churachandpur district. An accomplice of the slain terrorist, however, managed to escape. Security force personnel recovered two motorcycles, one AK ri
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A day earlier, another unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Rengkai ground area in Churachandpur district. An accomplice of the slain terrorist, however, managed to escape. Security force personnel recovered two motorcycles, one AK rifle one magazine, 26 rounds of ammunition, demand letters and some electronic detonators from the slain terrorist.
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March - 2 
Andhra Pradesh Home Minister K. Jana Reddy indicated on March 2 that the Government was considering a re-imposition of the ban on left wing extremist Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) group in the light of the continuing violence by their
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Andhra Pradesh Home Minister K. Jana Reddy indicated on March 2 that the Government was considering a re-imposition of the ban on left wing extremist Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) group in the light of the continuing violence by their cadres. "We are seeking public opinion on whether the ban should be clamped again as the Maoists are resorting to large-scale violence,'' Reddy told reporters after visiting Vempenta village in the Kurnool district where eight villagers were killed by the CPI-Maoist on March 1.
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March - 2 
Four Naxalites belonging to the Peddapalli Local Guerrilla Squad of the Communist Party of Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader, P Balwanth Rao, in the Kalva Srirampur area of Kurnool district on March 2.
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Four Naxalites belonging to the Peddapalli Local Guerrilla Squad of the Communist Party of Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader, P Balwanth Rao, in the Kalva Srirampur area of Kurnool district on March 2.
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March - 2 
On March 2, security force personnel killed one Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) cadre in the Churachandpur district.
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On March 2, security force personnel killed one Hmar People’s Convention-Democratic (HPC-D) cadre in the Churachandpur district.
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March - 2 
On March 2, the Dibrugarh district police arrested two terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Biren Gogoi and Naren Gogoi, from Lengeri Bamunbari No. 2 village and recovered two electronic detonators from their possession.
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On March 2, the Dibrugarh district police arrested two terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Biren Gogoi and Naren Gogoi, from Lengeri Bamunbari No. 2 village and recovered two electronic detonators from their possession.
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March - 2 
On March 2, three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of United States of India (CPUSI) were killed in an exchange of fire with the police near the Bussapur forest area of Warangal district in Andhra Pradesh. Accordi
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On March 2, three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of United States of India (CPUSI) were killed in an exchange of fire with the police near the Bussapur forest area of Warangal district in Andhra Pradesh. According to reports, a group of 15 Naxalites had been camping on the village outskirts for three days and summoning contractors and traders demanding party funds. Some of the traders reportedly passed on information about their movement to the police following which a special party of police spotted the Naxalites.
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March - 2 
On the same day, two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) terrorists were arrested from Nambol Balram Khul in Bishnupur district. Separately, a youth was shot in his leg by unidentified terrorists for drinking alcohol at Haipi under Kangpokpi police statio
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On the same day, two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) terrorists were arrested from Nambol Balram Khul in Bishnupur district. Separately, a youth was shot in his leg by unidentified terrorists for drinking alcohol at Haipi under Kangpokpi police station in the Imphal West district.
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March - 2 
Seven Naxalites belonging to the CPI-Maoist and two from the Janashakthi group surrendered before Karimnagar Superintendent of Police, D S Chauhan, on March 2 citing ill health and differences with the leadership.
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Seven Naxalites belonging to the CPI-Maoist and two from the Janashakthi group surrendered before Karimnagar Superintendent of Police, D S Chauhan, on March 2 citing ill health and differences with the leadership.
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March - 2 
The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), on March 2, has reportedly imposed a curfew within 300 metres of all examination centres for the Class XII examination scheduled to start today (March 3). The outfit warned that its cadres have been asked to fire u
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The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), on March 2, has reportedly imposed a curfew within 300 metres of all examination centres for the Class XII examination scheduled to start today (March 3). The outfit warned that its cadres have been asked to fire upon anybody violating the orders. Separately, on March 2, the KYKL shot at and injured the owner of a restaurant for violating its diktat of shutting down all cabin restaurants.
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March - 2 
The Kuki National Front (KNF), in a statement issued by its ‘finance secretary’ Joshua Kuki, has asked its cadres to stop all ‘tax collection’ activities till further notice. Separately, the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) has asked the Deputy Commissione
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The Kuki National Front (KNF), in a statement issued by its ‘finance secretary’ Joshua Kuki, has asked its cadres to stop all ‘tax collection’ activities till further notice. Separately, the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) has asked the Deputy Commissioner of Churachandpur to release the District Rural Development Agency’s funds without delay.
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March - 2 
The Police arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘section commander’, Liaquat Hussain Bhat alias Minta alias Salman, from village Puneja in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district on March 2. One AK rifle, three magazines, 113 rounds of ammunition and one C
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The Police arrested a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘section commander’, Liaquat Hussain Bhat alias Minta alias Salman, from village Puneja in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district on March 2. One AK rifle, three magazines, 113 rounds of ammunition and one Chinese grenade were recovered from his possession.
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March - 2 
The Telegraph, quoting the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director-General J.K. Sinha, has reported that the CRPF would replace the army in counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast by September 2005. Addressing a press conference in Guwaha
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The Telegraph, quoting the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Director-General J.K. Sinha, has reported that the CRPF would replace the army in counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast by September 2005. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on March 2, Sinha said 22 CRPF battalions are undergoing special training for counter-insurgency operations and would be deployed in the region by August.
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March - 2 
The Tungaturthi police in Nalgonda district on March 2 arrested 13 Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (Pratighatana group) on the charge of extortion. According to Circle Inspector Shivaram, the Naxalites hailed from Nalgonda
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The Tungaturthi police in Nalgonda district on March 2 arrested 13 Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (Pratighatana group) on the charge of extortion. According to Circle Inspector Shivaram, the Naxalites hailed from Nalgonda and Warangal districts.
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March - 2 
Unidentified terrorists shot at and injured Dr. Th. Kullachandra, Principal of the Manipur Institute of Technology-Takyelpat, at Mongsangei in the Imphal West district on March 2. According to reports, he was earlier asked to pay an extortion amount
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Unidentified terrorists shot at and injured Dr. Th. Kullachandra, Principal of the Manipur Institute of Technology-Takyelpat, at Mongsangei in the Imphal West district on March 2. According to reports, he was earlier asked to pay an extortion amount of Rupees Five lakhs.
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March - 2 
Suspected insurgents are reported to have blown up a portion of the Zahidan-Quetta rail line in the Balochistan province on March 2. The bomb blast was the third during this month to hit the line from Quetta to Zahidan in Iran. Pakistan Railways Chie
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Suspected insurgents are reported to have blown up a portion of the Zahidan-Quetta rail line in the Balochistan province on March 2. The bomb blast was the third during this month to hit the line from Quetta to Zahidan in Iran. Pakistan Railways Chief Controller, Mohammad Shoaib, said "Terrorists hit the line at Nushki, about 150 kilometers west of Quetta on Wednesday."
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March - 2 
The Karachi Police is reported to have arrested on March 2 a key suspect in a suicide bomb blast in front of the Sheraton Hotel on May 8, 2002, which claimed 14 lives, including 11 French engineers and the suicide bomber. Police said Sohail Habib, af
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The Karachi Police is reported to have arrested on March 2 a key suspect in a suicide bomb blast in front of the Sheraton Hotel on May 8, 2002, which claimed 14 lives, including 11 French engineers and the suicide bomber. Police said Sohail Habib, affiliated to the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI), was also involved in the beheading of US journalist Daniel Pearl. According to The News, Habib was a close associate of Al Qaeda terrorist, Amjad Farooqi, who was killed by the police last year in Nawabshah.
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March - 2 
Two bomb blasts occurred at Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, on March 2. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Police said terrorists planted an explosive device near the house of Police Constable, Riaz Hussain, which explode
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Two bomb blasts occurred at Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, on March 2. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. Police said terrorists planted an explosive device near the house of Police Constable, Riaz Hussain, which exploded, damaging the boundary wall. Separately, another explosion was reported from the Jinnah Town area.
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March - 2 
Reports quoting the Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Supplies, Dishesh Chandra Pyakhurel’s interview, stated that the Government was initiating a new policy of stockpiling essential commodities. According to Pyakhurel, "To make sur
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Reports quoting the Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Supplies, Dishesh Chandra Pyakhurel’s interview, stated that the Government was initiating a new policy of stockpiling essential commodities. According to Pyakhurel, "To make sure that supplies do not run out, foodstuff such as rice and daal, petroleum products and other goods of daily use will be stored for at least two months." Further, he said that arrangements have been made to dispatch food grains to some eastern hilly districts including Sankhuwasabha and Bhojpur, which have been facing food shortage due to frequent Maoist-enforced blockades and bandhs.
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March - 2 
Security force (SF) personnel are reported to have shot dead a Maoist insurgent during search operations at Bamari in the Solukhumbu district on March 2.
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Security force (SF) personnel are reported to have shot dead a Maoist insurgent during search operations at Bamari in the Solukhumbu district on March 2.
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March - 2 
Daily Star has reported that Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Al Ghalib, chief of the Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), on March 2 told the police that six militant trainers came from India’s Bihar and Punjab States in December 2004 and held a meeting wit
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Daily Star has reported that Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Al Ghalib, chief of the Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), on March 2 told the police that six militant trainers came from India’s Bihar and Punjab States in December 2004 and held a meeting with Abdur Rahman of the Jagrata Janata Muslim Bangladesh (JMJB) and some other leaders of different Islamist parties. The AHAB chief also said that eight instructors came from three States of India–Bihar, Haryana and Punjab–over the last three years and trained 11 followers of Rahman in using sophisticated firearms.
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March - 2 
Manjur Rahman Sardar, a cadre of the Lal Potaka faction of the Purbo Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in 'crossfire' between police and his associates in the Moshai Beel area of Rajshahi district. According to police, some PBCP cadres managed
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Manjur Rahman Sardar, a cadre of the Lal Potaka faction of the Purbo Bangla Communist Party (PBCP) was killed in 'crossfire' between police and his associates in the Moshai Beel area of Rajshahi district. According to police, some PBCP cadres managed to escape after the attack and police recovered a shutter gun and two bullets from the site.
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March - 2 
On the same day, security officials raided the offices of monthly journal At-Tahreek at Galib's home and of Ahle Hadith Jubo Sangha (AHJS), Salafi Madrassa and its student hostels in Rajshahi. Evidence seized from Galib's home include several compute
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On the same day, security officials raided the offices of monthly journal At-Tahreek at Galib's home and of Ahle Hadith Jubo Sangha (AHJS), Salafi Madrassa and its student hostels in Rajshahi. Evidence seized from Galib's home include several computer hard disks, SIM cards from two mobile phone sets, several large volumes on jihad and military training, books on activities of AHAB and AHJS, as well as official documents, including correspondence from AHAB, AHJS and Salafi Madrassa.
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March - 2 
Ten persons were injured in a bomb explosion on March 2 at an urs mahfil (death anniversary) in the Parulia Narsinghapur village of Narsingdi district. The festival is held every year at the shrine of Jainab Bibi and her husband Dewan Sharif who foun
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Ten persons were injured in a bomb explosion on March 2 at an urs mahfil (death anniversary) in the Parulia Narsinghapur village of Narsingdi district. The festival is held every year at the shrine of Jainab Bibi and her husband Dewan Sharif who founded the Parulia Three Dome mosque during the Mughal period.
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March - 2 
The three-member probe body investigating the grenade attack on the Rangpur office of Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee on February 16 submitted a report to the Superintendent of Police in Rangpur indicating involvement of an Islamist militant g
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The three-member probe body investigating the grenade attack on the Rangpur office of Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee on February 16 submitted a report to the Superintendent of Police in Rangpur indicating involvement of an Islamist militant group.
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March - 2 
On March 2, two cease-fire monitors from the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) were reportedly attacked by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in Vavuniya. The monitors were investigating a complaint that two People's Liberation Orga
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On March 2, two cease-fire monitors from the Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) were reportedly attacked by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres in Vavuniya. The monitors were investigating a complaint that two People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) members had been forcibly detained by the LTTE. Later, the SLMM complained of the incident to the Vavuniya police.
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March - 3 
According to Hindu, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a former Naxalite, Bhanot Raju alias Sambaiah, near Sultanpur village in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on March
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According to Hindu, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a former Naxalite, Bhanot Raju alias Sambaiah, near Sultanpur village in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on March 3. Sources said the Naxalites killed Raju holding him responsible for the Oddegudem incident in which two Naxalites were killed and the ‘Division Committee Secretary’, D.V.K. Swamy alias Yadanna, was injured.
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March - 3 
An exchange of fire between Thoubal district police and unidentified terrorists was reported from Ingorok on March 3. There was no report of any casualty in the incident.
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An exchange of fire between Thoubal district police and unidentified terrorists was reported from Ingorok on March 3. There was no report of any casualty in the incident.
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March - 3 
An internecine clash between cadres of the two factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was reported from the capital city of Kohima on March 3. However, there was no report of any casualty in the incident.
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An internecine clash between cadres of the two factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was reported from the capital city of Kohima on March 3. However, there was no report of any casualty in the incident.
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March - 3 
Naxalites allegedly burnt down a Karnataka State Transport Corporation bus at Vattevarlapally village in the Mahbubnagar district on March 3.
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Naxalites allegedly burnt down a Karnataka State Transport Corporation bus at Vattevarlapally village in the Mahbubnagar district on March 3.
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March - 3 
On March 3, a girl, suspected to be an UNLF informer, was arrested from Tuilaphai village in Churachandpur district along with six rounds of ammunition and seven empty cases. In the same district, a Kuki National Front (KNF) cadre was arrested from B
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On March 3, a girl, suspected to be an UNLF informer, was arrested from Tuilaphai village in Churachandpur district along with six rounds of ammunition and seven empty cases. In the same district, a Kuki National Front (KNF) cadre was arrested from Bemang Veng along with a 9 mm pistol.
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March - 3 
On March 3, the West Godavari district police chief, K Narasimha Murthy, said that based on information available with police, there was no large-scale movement of Naxalites in the district.
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On March 3, the West Godavari district police chief, K Narasimha Murthy, said that based on information available with police, there was no large-scale movement of Naxalites in the district.
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March - 3 
On March 3, two persons were injured during an attack by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists on a vehicle in the Kanchanpur subdivision of West Tripura district.
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On March 3, two persons were injured during an attack by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists on a vehicle in the Kanchanpur subdivision of West Tripura district.
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March - 3 
Police recovered the dead body of a civilian, Mushtaq Ahmad, who was abducted and later killed at Kulgam in the Anantnag district.
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Police recovered the dead body of a civilian, Mushtaq Ahmad, who was abducted and later killed at Kulgam in the Anantnag district.
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March - 3 
Security force (SF) personnel recovered 130 kg of RDX and a large quantity of explosive devices and ammunition from two terrorist hideouts in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district on March 3. The recovery was reportedly a result of information secured
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Security force (SF) personnel recovered 130 kg of RDX and a large quantity of explosive devices and ammunition from two terrorist hideouts in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district on March 3. The recovery was reportedly a result of information secured from the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘section commander’, Liaquat Hussain Bhat alias Minta alias Salman, who was arrested a day earlier. Police said a cylinder in which 80 kg of RDX had been filled was seized at Thana Mohalla. Another RDX filled improvised explosive device weighing 50 kg was recovered from the Khai Mohalla area.
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March - 3 
The ULFA in a statement published in a local daily, has asked the Larsen & Toubro construction firm to quit Assam. The firm is engaged in the construction of a number of stadiums for the National Games to be organised in the State in 2005.
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The ULFA in a statement published in a local daily, has asked the Larsen & Toubro construction firm to quit Assam. The firm is engaged in the construction of a number of stadiums for the National Games to be organised in the State in 2005.
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March - 3 
Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces’ at Keinou Yangoipat in the Bishnupur district of Manipur on March 3. The encounter followed a tip off regarding the presence of a team of armed terrorists in the area. An A
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Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces’ at Keinou Yangoipat in the Bishnupur district of Manipur on March 3. The encounter followed a tip off regarding the presence of a team of armed terrorists in the area. An AK 56 rifle along with some rounds of ammunition was recovered from the slain terrorists.
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March - 3 
According to Dawn, a bomb was lobbed on March 3 into the house of Gilgit Press Club president Khurshid Ahmed. However, no casualty was reported. Ahmed, bureau chief of an Islamabad-based Urdu daily, said the bomb had been hurled to harass him and his
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According to Dawn, a bomb was lobbed on March 3 into the house of Gilgit Press Club president Khurshid Ahmed. However, no casualty was reported. Ahmed, bureau chief of an Islamabad-based Urdu daily, said the bomb had been hurled to harass him and his family. Local journalists have reportedly been under pressure since the January 8-sectarian violence, and have been receiving threats from various militant organizations in Gilgit. Ahmed also said they had taken a firm stand not to print any hate literature or provocative statements issued by militant and religious organizations in local weeklies and national newspapers.
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March - 3 
According to Dawn, the Government on March 3 offered to buy weapons at market price from the tribesmen in South Waziristan. It intended to purchase anti-aircraft guns, missiles, mortars, rocket launchers, landmines, hand-grenades, light machineguns a
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According to Dawn, the Government on March 3 offered to buy weapons at market price from the tribesmen in South Waziristan. It intended to purchase anti-aircraft guns, missiles, mortars, rocket launchers, landmines, hand-grenades, light machineguns and AK-47 Kalashnikov assault rifles, said local administrator, Khan Bukhsh. "This is a golden opportunity for the tribal people… You can sell your weapons and the government will pay you at market price," he said during a meeting with members of the Mahsud tribe at Tank city in South Waziristan. Khan reportedly gave the tribesmen one week to consider the Government's offer.
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March - 3 
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi on March 3 acquitted an activist of the proscribed Sunni group, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), in a sectarian killing case. Mohammad Faisal alias Pehalwan was accused of killing Dr Sibtain Ali Dosa and two of his as
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An Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi on March 3 acquitted an activist of the proscribed Sunni group, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), in a sectarian killing case. Mohammad Faisal alias Pehalwan was accused of killing Dr Sibtain Ali Dosa and two of his associates in the Kharadar area of Karachi on May 2, 2000.
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March - 3 
An explosion also damaged a portion of the Dera Ghazi Khan-Kashmor rail line near Dera Ghazi Khan on March 3, suspending rail traffic, reported the Geo news channel.
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An explosion also damaged a portion of the Dera Ghazi Khan-Kashmor rail line near Dera Ghazi Khan on March 3, suspending rail traffic, reported the Geo news channel.
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March - 3 
Choudhury Shujaat Hussain, the Pakistan Muslim League president, told the National Assembly on March 3 that President Pervez Musharraf had accepted 27 recommendations from a parliamentary committee on Balochistan. He said a sub-committee of the parli
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Choudhury Shujaat Hussain, the Pakistan Muslim League president, told the National Assembly on March 3 that President Pervez Musharraf had accepted 27 recommendations from a parliamentary committee on Balochistan. He said a sub-committee of the parliamentary committee, headed by Senator Mushahid Hussain, had made 31 recommendations of which President Musharraf accepted 27. Decreasing the role of Frontier Constabulary in the province, increasing gas royalty and implementing a large development package for the province’s backward areas were included in the recommendations, according to Daily Times. Shujaat, who is also chairing the parliamentary committee, denied the opposition’s claims of a military operation in Balochistan.
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March - 3 
Four bombs exploded in the provincial capital Quetta on March 3, without causing any damage.
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Four bombs exploded in the provincial capital Quetta on March 3, without causing any damage.
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March - 3 
The insurgents blew up a microwave transmission tower at Ahmedwal near Nushki on March 3. The blast reportedly severed communication links between Ahmedwal and the rest of Pakistan.
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The insurgents blew up a microwave transmission tower at Ahmedwal near Nushki on March 3. The blast reportedly severed communication links between Ahmedwal and the rest of Pakistan.
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March - 3 
During a speech at the United States House of Representatives Committee on International Relations in Washington D.C. on March 2, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Donald Camp, said that India has a major role to play in resolving the present
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During a speech at the United States House of Representatives Committee on International Relations in Washington D.C. on March 2, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Donald Camp, said that India has a major role to play in resolving the present stalemate in Nepal and added, "As far as Nepal is concerned India is a major power. The United States is far away… New Delhi has the most to lose if things go bad."
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March - 3 
India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Navtej Sarna, has reportedly denied that Indian security forces were involved in the recent military action in the mid-western district of Bardiya on February 28. Terming the Maoist charges as baseless,
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India’s External Affairs Ministry spokesperson, Navtej Sarna, has reportedly denied that Indian security forces were involved in the recent military action in the mid-western district of Bardiya on February 28. Terming the Maoist charges as baseless, Sarna said, "Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) deployed along the Indo-Nepal border is under strict instructions not to cross the border under any circumstances."
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March - 3 
On March 3, the Government extended the house-arrest term of six senior political party leaders by two months. These include, Nepali Congress (NC) President, Girija Prasad Koirala, Nepali Congress (Democratic) President, Sher Bahadur Deuba and centra
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On March 3, the Government extended the house-arrest term of six senior political party leaders by two months. These include, Nepali Congress (NC) President, Girija Prasad Koirala, Nepali Congress (Democratic) President, Sher Bahadur Deuba and central leader Purna Bahadur Khadka, CPN-UML General Secretary, Madhav Kumar Nepal, its Standing Committee member, Bharat Mohan Adhikari and Peoples’ Front Nepal Chairman Amik Sherchan. The Government has already provided three-month detention orders to most of the 450 leaders and cadres detained on various dates in the past. Meanwhile, the Police reportedly arrested NC central member, Baldev Sharma Majgaiya, and six demonstrating NC cadres from Kathmandu on March 3.
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March - 3 
Daily Star, quoting the Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) sources, said that Siddiqur Rahman alias Bangla Bhai, the JMJB chief, has fled to India along with one of his associates on March 3. The report further said that Rahman would stay in Ind
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Daily Star, quoting the Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) sources, said that Siddiqur Rahman alias Bangla Bhai, the JMJB chief, has fled to India along with one of his associates on March 3. The report further said that Rahman would stay in India for a few days before going to either Iran or Afghanistan or Pakistan.
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March - 4 
A day after Naxalites torched a Karnataka Road Transport Corporation bus in the Mehabubnagar district in Andhra Pradesh, the Karnataka Government on March 4 asked the neighbouring state to increase security in its border areas.
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A day after Naxalites torched a Karnataka Road Transport Corporation bus in the Mehabubnagar district in Andhra Pradesh, the Karnataka Government on March 4 asked the neighbouring state to increase security in its border areas.
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March - 4 
According to The Hindu, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a State Road Transport Corporation bus near Kukkadam village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh on March 4. In a no
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According to The Hindu, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a State Road Transport Corporation bus near Kukkadam village in the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh on March 4. In a note left behind at the site, the Naxalites said they had resorted to this act in protest against the February 25 Karimnagar encounter. The Naxalites also threatened all Telengana Rastriya Samiti (TRS) and Congress leaders who attended the Chief Minister, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy's function at Kagaznagar and Bellampalli on February 19 with dire consequences.
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March - 4 
Four terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohamed (JeM) outfit were reportedly killed during an encounter that ensued after security force (SF) personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation in the forest area of Tral in Pulwama district on March 4. Four AK-5
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Four terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohamed (JeM) outfit were reportedly killed during an encounter that ensued after security force (SF) personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation in the forest area of Tral in Pulwama district on March 4. Four AK-56 rifles were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 4 
In another encounter at a terrorist hideout in the Mattan area of Anantnag district, three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres were killed. However, two more Hizb cadres managed to escape from the incident site.
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In another encounter at a terrorist hideout in the Mattan area of Anantnag district, three Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres were killed. However, two more Hizb cadres managed to escape from the incident site.
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March - 4 
In the same district, a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Katineni Shankar alias Shyam surrendered before the Superintendent of Police on March 4.
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In the same district, a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Katineni Shankar alias Shyam surrendered before the Superintendent of Police on March 4.
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March - 4 
Naxalites torched a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus on March 4. According to police sources, six Naxalites stopped the bus of Asifabad depot and asked the passengers to get down and set fire to it.
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Naxalites torched a Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus on March 4. According to police sources, six Naxalites stopped the bus of Asifabad depot and asked the passengers to get down and set fire to it.
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March - 4 
On March 4, Rockland Syiemlieh, a cadre of the hitherto unknown Khasi National Red Army (KNRA), was reportedly arrested along with three of his accomplices from Photkroh village in the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya and some incriminating doc
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On March 4, Rockland Syiemlieh, a cadre of the hitherto unknown Khasi National Red Army (KNRA), was reportedly arrested along with three of his accomplices from Photkroh village in the West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya and some incriminating documents, including an extortion note, was recovered from their possession. According to reports, the KNRA had been serving extortion notes ranging from Rupees 50,000 to Rupees 2 lakh to the businessmen, particularly the coal traders of Photkroh and other adjoining areas.
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March - 4 
On March 4, two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists were killed during an encounter with the police at Laphupattera in the Bishnupur district of Manipur. Four AK-56 rifles, six magazines, 66 bullets, two Chinese made hand grenades and
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On March 4, two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists were killed during an encounter with the police at Laphupattera in the Bishnupur district of Manipur. Four AK-56 rifles, six magazines, 66 bullets, two Chinese made hand grenades and a communication device were recovered from the incident site. One People’s Liberation Army (PLA) terrorist was arrested during search operations in the Wahengbam Leikai area subsequent to the encounter.
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March - 4 
On the same day, a NLFT terrorist belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, identified as Dhrubraj Debbarma, was arrested following a combing operation in the Shan Nagar area under Takarjala police station in West Tripura district.
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On the same day, a NLFT terrorist belonging to the Biswamohan Debbarma faction, identified as Dhrubraj Debbarma, was arrested following a combing operation in the Shan Nagar area under Takarjala police station in West Tripura district.
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March - 4 
Protesting against the Army’s siege of Matribugh village in Pulwama district since February 28, a 4,000-strong mob set ablaze the office of Sub Divisional Magistrate in the Shopian Township on March 4, according to Daily Excelsior. One person died an
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Protesting against the Army’s siege of Matribugh village in Pulwama district since February 28, a 4,000-strong mob set ablaze the office of Sub Divisional Magistrate in the Shopian Township on March 4, according to Daily Excelsior. One person died and approximately 12 others were wounded when the mob clashed with Police. Hours after this protest, troops are reported to have withdrawn from the village. As reported earlier, on February 28, troops had laid siege to Matribugh and launched a search operation during which, terrorists killed two soldiers and injured three others.
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March - 4 
The Director-General of Police, Swaranjit Sen, has said that the police would prepare plans and execute them to check violence of Maoists in the backdrop of the killings at Vempenta in Kurnool district on March 1.
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The Director-General of Police, Swaranjit Sen, has said that the police would prepare plans and execute them to check violence of Maoists in the backdrop of the killings at Vempenta in Kurnool district on March 1.
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March - 4 
The Manipur Human Rights Protection Guild (MHRPG) activists fired two shots at the office of a sericulture project at Bamon Leikai in Imphal East district. However, there was no report of any casualty in the incident.
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The Manipur Human Rights Protection Guild (MHRPG) activists fired two shots at the office of a sericulture project at Bamon Leikai in Imphal East district. However, there was no report of any casualty in the incident.
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March - 4 
The police recovered an Improvised Explosive Device from Chankhala under the Sidhai police station in West Tripura district.
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The police recovered an Improvised Explosive Device from Chankhala under the Sidhai police station in West Tripura district.
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March - 4 
The SF personnel shot dead three more HM terrorists, including ‘deputy divisional commander’ Rafiq Kachroo, who was the son of an Excise Department officer Ghulam Rasool, at village Khari in the Banihal area of Doda district. Two AK rifles, one pisto
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The SF personnel shot dead three more HM terrorists, including ‘deputy divisional commander’ Rafiq Kachroo, who was the son of an Excise Department officer Ghulam Rasool, at village Khari in the Banihal area of Doda district. Two AK rifles, one pistol and a radio set were recovered from the slain terrorists’ possession.
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March - 4 
Unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a youth working in a local restaurant at Porompat in the Imphal East district.
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Unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a youth working in a local restaurant at Porompat in the Imphal East district.
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March - 4 
A Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorist, Ramzan Mengal, is reported to have been arrested from Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, on March 4 for his alleged involvement in a number of sectarian killings in Quetta. Mengal was arrested from the N
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A Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorist, Ramzan Mengal, is reported to have been arrested from Quetta, capital of the Balochistan province, on March 4 for his alleged involvement in a number of sectarian killings in Quetta. Mengal was arrested from the New Saraib area, Capital City Police Officer, Rafi Pervez Bhatti, said. He was responsible for a number of sectarian killings between 2001 and 2004 and carried a Rupees 1 million bounty on his head.
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March - 4 
A junior Maoist ‘commander’, Ganesh Bahadur Bista alias Himal, surrendered to the local administration at an unspecified location on March 4.
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A junior Maoist ‘commander’, Ganesh Bahadur Bista alias Himal, surrendered to the local administration at an unspecified location on March 4.
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March - 4 
A Kathmandu Post report, quoting the vice chairman of the Council of Ministers Kirtinidhi Bishta, indicated that certain fundamental rights suspended under the state of emergency would be restored soon.
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A Kathmandu Post report, quoting the vice chairman of the Council of Ministers Kirtinidhi Bishta, indicated that certain fundamental rights suspended under the state of emergency would be restored soon.
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March - 4 
During operations on March 4, SF personnel arrested three Maoist ‘district commanders’ at Kachanahi in the Siraha district. The arrested include the Maoist ‘in-charge’ of Dhanusha, Sarlahi and Saptari districts, Surya Nath Yadav alias Subash, Saptari
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During operations on March 4, SF personnel arrested three Maoist ‘district commanders’ at Kachanahi in the Siraha district. The arrested include the Maoist ‘in-charge’ of Dhanusha, Sarlahi and Saptari districts, Surya Nath Yadav alias Subash, Saptari ‘district secretary’, Ashok Mandal alias Amar, and a member of the cultural group of the party, Sudan Rai. A Chinese pistol, some bullets and communication systems were recovered from their possession. Separately, SFs arrested two district leaders of the Terai National People's Front, a Terai-based insurgent group, identified as Birbal Yadav and Dharma Nath Yadav, from the Jhijula area of Sarlahi district on March 4.
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March - 4 
On March 4, the Indian External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh said that recent developments in Nepal constitute a serious setback to democracy and bring the monarchy and mainstream political parties in direct confrontation with each other. Further
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On March 4, the Indian External Affairs Minister K. Natwar Singh said that recent developments in Nepal constitute a serious setback to democracy and bring the monarchy and mainstream political parties in direct confrontation with each other. Further, Singh said that India was concerned over a further deterioration of the situation in Nepal and its spill over effects across the open border. "The recent developments can only benefit the forces that not only wish to undermine democracy in Nepal but the institution of monarchy as well", Singh told the Parliament.
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March - 4 
The police arrested a group of Communist Party of Nepal (UML) activists, including former Member of Parliament Kamal Koirala, while they were trying to stage a demonstration at Ason in the capital Kathmandu on March 4.
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The police arrested a group of Communist Party of Nepal (UML) activists, including former Member of Parliament Kamal Koirala, while they were trying to stage a demonstration at Ason in the capital Kathmandu on March 4.
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March - 4 
The SFs repulsed a Maoist attack at Sandhikharka, headquarters of the Arghakhanchi district in western Nepal, on March 4. However, the insurgents set ablaze and destroyed 11 Government buildings including those of the police, district administration
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The SFs repulsed a Maoist attack at Sandhikharka, headquarters of the Arghakhanchi district in western Nepal, on March 4. However, the insurgents set ablaze and destroyed 11 Government buildings including those of the police, district administration and the general post office.
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March - 4 
Abdus Sattar, a regional leader of the Jashod Gono Bahini (JGB), was killed in a shootout between his accomplices and the police at Kushlibasa village in the Kushtia district on March 4. While two police personnel were injured, a foreign made rifle a
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Abdus Sattar, a regional leader of the Jashod Gono Bahini (JGB), was killed in a shootout between his accomplices and the police at Kushlibasa village in the Kushtia district on March 4. While two police personnel were injured, a foreign made rifle and 26 bullets were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 5 
According to a delayed report, on March 5, suspected cadres of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and Karbi National Volunteers (KNV) indulged in looting at Moolber in the Block-I area of Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. They also r
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According to a delayed report, on March 5, suspected cadres of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and Karbi National Volunteers (KNV) indulged in looting at Moolber in the Block-I area of Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya. They also reportedly decamped with a rifle of a police personnel posted in the area.
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March - 5 
An exchange of fire was reported between the Assam Rifles personnel and terrorists of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) at Biswamanipara village in West Tripura district on March 5. There was no report of any casualty in the incident.
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An exchange of fire was reported between the Assam Rifles personnel and terrorists of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) at Biswamanipara village in West Tripura district on March 5. There was no report of any casualty in the incident.
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March - 5 
On March 5, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorist was arrested from the Imphal East district. Another terrorist belonging to the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was arrested from Thoubal district. A US-made carbine w
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On March 5, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorist was arrested from the Imphal East district. Another terrorist belonging to the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was arrested from Thoubal district. A US-made carbine with 10 live rounds of ammunition was recovered from him.
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March - 5 
On March 5, security forces recovered dead bodies of three terrorists, who had reportedly been killed in inter-outfit clash in Surankote and Mendhar tehsils (administrative unit) of Poonch district. Bodies of two terrorists were recovered at Gangyal
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On March 5, security forces recovered dead bodies of three terrorists, who had reportedly been killed in inter-outfit clash in Surankote and Mendhar tehsils (administrative unit) of Poonch district. Bodies of two terrorists were recovered at Gangyal Dhok in Hari area of Surankote by troops of 45 Rashtriya Rifles and body of another terrorist was recovered from village Chatral in Kalaban area of Mendhar tehsil by troops of 37 Rashtriya Rifles.
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March - 5 
Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, identified as Sajid, along with a grenade near JP Chowk in the Jammu City on March 5.
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Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, identified as Sajid, along with a grenade near JP Chowk in the Jammu City on March 5.
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March - 5 
Police arrested a left wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Mandli Chinna Mallu Swamy, belonging to the Veldurthi Local Guerilla Squad at Gangulagunta in Veldurthi administrative unit of Guntur
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Police arrested a left wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Mandli Chinna Mallu Swamy, belonging to the Veldurthi Local Guerilla Squad at Gangulagunta in Veldurthi administrative unit of Guntur district on March 5.
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March - 5 
The Imphal Free Press reports that Police recovered dead body of a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Laishram Maigou from Laphupat Tera in Bishnupur district on March 5 morning.
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The Imphal Free Press reports that Police recovered dead body of a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, identified as Laishram Maigou from Laphupat Tera in Bishnupur district on March 5 morning.
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March - 5 
Three terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were shot dead in an encounter with the Special Cell of the Delhi police at Kakrola Mor in South-West Delhi on March 5 evening. A huge quantity of ammunition, including three AK-56 assault rifle
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Three terrorists belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were shot dead in an encounter with the Special Cell of the Delhi police at Kakrola Mor in South-West Delhi on March 5 evening. A huge quantity of ammunition, including three AK-56 assault rifles, hand-grenades, live cartridges, satellite phones and some documents were recovered from their hideout. According to the police, the terrorists were allegedly planning to target the Indian Military Academy in Dehra Dun. The encounter was a sequel to the arrest of Hamid and Sariq, residents of Seelampur in North-East Delhi at Mubarak Chowk on G.T. Karnal Road. The police recovered 10.5 kg of RDX from the jeep in which they were travelling. They also confessed that about half-a-dozen other militants were living in a house at Bharat Vihar in South-West Delhi. As the police laid siege to the house, a heavy exchange of fire followed for about an hour, and three terrorists were killed. The police suspect that at least two terrorists could have escaped and have launched a hunt for them.
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March - 5 
Unidentified terrorists, in separate incidents on March 5, shot at and injured three persons, including a woman, for selling and consuming liquor at Gamnom Sapermeina in the Senapati district and Chakpikarong in Chandel district.
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Unidentified terrorists, in separate incidents on March 5, shot at and injured three persons, including a woman, for selling and consuming liquor at Gamnom Sapermeina in the Senapati district and Chakpikarong in Chandel district.
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March - 5 
According to The News, the four foreign terrorists arrested during a military operation at Dewgar village in North Waziristan on March 5 include one each from Qatar, Albania, Somalia and Tajikistan. Official sources said that the four men, along with
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According to The News, the four foreign terrorists arrested during a military operation at Dewgar village in North Waziristan on March 5 include one each from Qatar, Albania, Somalia and Tajikistan. Official sources said that the four men, along with seven Pakistanis, were being interrogated at a military station. One of the two foreigners killed in the operation reportedly belonged to Sudan. The troops had also seized three rocket-launchers, 28 grenades, two RPG-7 rockets, eight sub-machineguns, one light machinegun and five anti-tank mines from the incident site.
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March - 5 
Security forces killed two militants and captured 11 others after heavy exchange of fire with suspected militants in Deogar Sidgai area of North Waziristan Agency on March 5 morning, Dawn reports. Two army officers, including a captain and tribal wom
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Security forces killed two militants and captured 11 others after heavy exchange of fire with suspected militants in Deogar Sidgai area of North Waziristan Agency on March 5 morning, Dawn reports. Two army officers, including a captain and tribal woman, received injuries during the two-hour exchange of fire between the security forces and militants. An official of the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) in Peshawar confirmed military action in the border town, but denied any casualty on the part of the security forces. "The security forces have killed two militants and picked up 11 others, many of them are likely to be foreign nationals," the official said
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March - 5 
According to a statement released by the Royal Nepalese Army’s (RNA) Directorate of Public Relations, SFs have destroyed a major bomb factory of the Maoists at Chaulim in the Chitwan district on March 5. The insurgents were reportedly manufacturing s
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According to a statement released by the Royal Nepalese Army’s (RNA) Directorate of Public Relations, SFs have destroyed a major bomb factory of the Maoists at Chaulim in the Chitwan district on March 5. The insurgents were reportedly manufacturing socket bombs and other improvised explosive devices (IED) to use in Chitwan, Gorkha and the surrounding districts. Over 2000 IEDs, 320 detonators, four safety fuse coil, a sack of gun powder, 10 tins of explosives, a large quantity of raw materials, hundreds of domestic weapons, tools and electrical goods were seized during the raid. On the same day, SF personnel raided a Maoist hideout in the Kabeli area of Paanchthar district and seized 100-quintals of rice and 43-quintals of salt, which were recently looted from Khahare area along the Mechi Highway.
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March - 5 
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) while releasing a statement on March 5 claimed that their team was not allowed to go outside Kathmandu and members were forced to cancel the trip due to restrictions by the airport security personnel. The N
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) while releasing a statement on March 5 claimed that their team was not allowed to go outside Kathmandu and members were forced to cancel the trip due to restrictions by the airport security personnel. The NHRC members intended to visit parts of Kapilvastu district to assess the rights’ situation there following a spate of violence between the villagers and the Maoist insurgents two weeks ago. Elsewhere, SF personnel have reportedly detained four student leaders belonging to major political parties from various parts of the capital.
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March - 5 
Two Maoist insurgents, identified as Rajendra Sharma and Darpana alias Kalapana, were reportedly killed in a security force (SF) operation at the Babiyabirta area of Morang district on March 5. SFs recovered a pistol, socket bombs and some cash from
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Two Maoist insurgents, identified as Rajendra Sharma and Darpana alias Kalapana, were reportedly killed in a security force (SF) operation at the Babiyabirta area of Morang district on March 5. SFs recovered a pistol, socket bombs and some cash from the incident site. On the same day, in an accidental bomb explosion, two Maoists were killed and six others sustained injuries at Yukimba in the Taplejung district. In a separate SF operation in Pokhara, one insurgent was killed and four others were injured at Simalchaur.
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March - 5 
In Thakurgaon, police arrested a suspected Islamist militant, Atabbar Rahman alias Ataur, an activist of the banned Jamaatul Mujahideen, from Birganj on March 5 and recovered some books, leaflets and posters from his possession.
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In Thakurgaon, police arrested a suspected Islamist militant, Atabbar Rahman alias Ataur, an activist of the banned Jamaatul Mujahideen, from Birganj on March 5 and recovered some books, leaflets and posters from his possession.
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March - 5 
A Norwegian team of facilitators, led by Oslo's Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Hans Brattskar, on March 5 discussed the possible formation of a joint mechanism for post-tsunami reconstruction between the Sri Lankan Government and LTTE, with the latter’s po
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A Norwegian team of facilitators, led by Oslo's Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Hans Brattskar, on March 5 discussed the possible formation of a joint mechanism for post-tsunami reconstruction between the Sri Lankan Government and LTTE, with the latter’s political wing leader, S. P. Thamilselvam.
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March - 5 
On March 5, a LTTE cadre, ‘Major' Pushparaj, was reportedly shot dead by cadres of the Karuna faction in Batticaloa district. Two LTTE cadres were also injured in the attack. The LTTE, however, was quoted as saying that its member was ‘killed in ambu
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On March 5, a LTTE cadre, ‘Major' Pushparaj, was reportedly shot dead by cadres of the Karuna faction in Batticaloa district. Two LTTE cadres were also injured in the attack. The LTTE, however, was quoted as saying that its member was ‘killed in ambush’ by the Army. On the same day, suspected LTTE cadres shot at and injured Kandiah Ganeshalingam, a member of the People's Liberation Organisation for Tamil Eelam (PLOTE), in Batticaloa.
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March - 5 
On March 5, a person suspected to be cadre of the 'Colonel' Karuna group, identified as Mylvaganam Pulenthiran, was shot dead in Vanthaarumoolai, 18 kilometres north of Batticaloa by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres.
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On March 5, a person suspected to be cadre of the 'Colonel' Karuna group, identified as Mylvaganam Pulenthiran, was shot dead in Vanthaarumoolai, 18 kilometres north of Batticaloa by Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres.
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March - 5 
Six civilians were shot dead on March 5 at Welikanda in the Polonnaruwa district by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Among the dead is a suspected cadre of the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction and four Muslims. Sri Lankan Army spokesper
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Six civilians were shot dead on March 5 at Welikanda in the Polonnaruwa district by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Among the dead is a suspected cadre of the ‘Colonel’ Karuna faction and four Muslims. Sri Lankan Army spokesperson, Brigadier Daya Ratnayake, stated that their investigations had revealed that the shooting occurred inside two houses in Welikanda. "From what we have gathered from our preliminary investigations, we suspect the LTTE to be behind the killings," he added. Three others, including a three-year-old girl, were injured in the attack.
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March - 6 
According to media reports, cadres of the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked activists of the mainstream Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in Kolkata, capital of West Bengal, on M
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According to media reports, cadres of the left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked activists of the mainstream Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) in Kolkata, capital of West Bengal, on March 6.
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March - 6 
Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on March 6 stated that the State Government had not yet taken any decision on the re-imposition of a ban on the CPI-Maoist, but stressed that maintenance of law and order would be his top priority.
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Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy on March 6 stated that the State Government had not yet taken any decision on the re-imposition of a ban on the CPI-Maoist, but stressed that maintenance of law and order would be his top priority.
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March - 6 
On March 6, a cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was arrested and one AK 56 rifle, a lethode launcher, 125 rounds of live ammunition and three magazines were recovered subsequent to a search operation by the Assam Rifles
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On March 6, a cadre of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was arrested and one AK 56 rifle, a lethode launcher, 125 rounds of live ammunition and three magazines were recovered subsequent to a search operation by the Assam Rifles personnel in the Lamlong village of Imphal East district.
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March - 6 
On March 6, one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed and three others sustained injuries during an ambush by the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists on a jeep carrying ballot boxes of the election to the Tripura
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On March 6, one Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was killed and three others sustained injuries during an ambush by the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists on a jeep carrying ballot boxes of the election to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
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March - 6 
On March 6, police arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, including a senior leader Kommalla Seshagirirao alias Gopanna alias Vinod, at Rajahmundry in the East Godavari district. The Superintendent of Police, V. Naveen Chand, said Vinod was a member of th
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On March 6, police arrested three CPI-Maoist cadres, including a senior leader Kommalla Seshagirirao alias Gopanna alias Vinod, at Rajahmundry in the East Godavari district. The Superintendent of Police, V. Naveen Chand, said Vinod was a member of the ‘Andhra-Orissa Border Special Zonal Committee’ and was involved in 31 cases, including eight murders, several blasting and arson cases.
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March - 6 
On March 6, two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with the police personnel at Khongman Kitanapanug area in the Imphal East district of Manipur. One 9 mm pistol with four live rounds of ammunition and a Ch
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On March 6, two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with the police personnel at Khongman Kitanapanug area in the Imphal East district of Manipur. One 9 mm pistol with four live rounds of ammunition and a Chinese hand grenade was recovered from the incident site.
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March - 6 
On the same day, a Kuki National Army (KNA) cadre was killed at Kanglatombi in Imphal West district. One 9 mm pistol with nine live rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades were seized from the encounter site.
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On the same day, a Kuki National Army (KNA) cadre was killed at Kanglatombi in Imphal West district. One 9 mm pistol with nine live rounds of ammunition and two hand grenades were seized from the encounter site.
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March - 6 
The Andhra Pradesh Government has reportedly decided to involve the Union Government in tackling the Naxalites in future. The decision, details of which were not available, was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy,
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The Andhra Pradesh Government has reportedly decided to involve the Union Government in tackling the Naxalites in future. The decision, details of which were not available, was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister, Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, with senior officers to discuss the Naxalite issue on March 6.
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March - 6 
The Naxalites also reportedly destroyed tools of a private construction company in the West Midnapore district.
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The Naxalites also reportedly destroyed tools of a private construction company in the West Midnapore district.
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March - 6 
Two terrorists, including the son of a National Conference leader, were reportedly arrested on March 6 from village Ganjot in the Udhampur district and recovered two grenades, Rupees 73,000 cash and some AK rounds from their possession. They were arr
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Two terrorists, including the son of a National Conference leader, were reportedly arrested on March 6 from village Ganjot in the Udhampur district and recovered two grenades, Rupees 73,000 cash and some AK rounds from their possession. They were arrested on information given by a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadres, Sajid, who was arrested by the Jammu Police from JP Chowk when he was planning to throw a grenade targeting a crowded area.
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A 1000-line telephone exchange in the Dera Bugti district was set ablaze and a Frontier Corps (FC) check-post in Kohlu district was attacked by insurgents in the Balochistan province on March 6. Official sources said the insurgents intruded into the
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A 1000-line telephone exchange in the Dera Bugti district was set ablaze and a Frontier Corps (FC) check-post in Kohlu district was attacked by insurgents in the Balochistan province on March 6. Official sources said the insurgents intruded into the telephone exchange, and set it ablaze after sprinkling petrol in the early hours of March 7. However, no loss of life was reported. Consequently, telephonic links of Dera Bugti with rest of the country has been cut off, according to The News.
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March - 6 
A Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorist, Haji Nisar Ahmad, who was wanted in different terrorist cases across Pakistan, was reportedly arrested at Okara in the Punjab province on March 6. According to Nation, the Police arrested two of his accomplices fr
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A Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorist, Haji Nisar Ahmad, who was wanted in different terrorist cases across Pakistan, was reportedly arrested at Okara in the Punjab province on March 6. According to Nation, the Police arrested two of his accomplices from Rawalpindi and Sahiwal and based on their information arrested Nasir.
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March - 6 
According to Dawn, the authorities will seize heavy weapons belonging to tribesmen near the Afghanistan border if they are not surrendered in a Government buy-back programme meant to disarm militants in South Waziristan. The Government wants to purch
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According to Dawn, the authorities will seize heavy weapons belonging to tribesmen near the Afghanistan border if they are not surrendered in a Government buy-back programme meant to disarm militants in South Waziristan. The Government wants to purchase anti-aircraft guns, missiles, mortars, rocket launchers, landmines, hand-grenades, light machineguns and assault rifles from tribesmen, Brigadier Mehmood Shah, security chief of the tribal areas, told AFP. "We are waiting a response from tribesmen and if no one comes up to sell these weapons then we will work out a strategy to confiscate them," Shah added. However, he did not indicate how many estimated heavy weapons were in the tribal regions or how much money the Government had ear-marked for the buy-back.
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March - 6 
In Kohlu, the insurgents fired three rockets at an FC check-post, which missed the target and caused no damage.
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In Kohlu, the insurgents fired three rockets at an FC check-post, which missed the target and caused no damage.
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March - 6 
The telephone exchange of Tangwani in the Jacobabad district of Sindh province was set ablaze by two persons on March 6, suspending the area’s telecommunication link with the rest of Pakistan. The News has reported that two unidentified persons intru
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The telephone exchange of Tangwani in the Jacobabad district of Sindh province was set ablaze by two persons on March 6, suspending the area’s telecommunication link with the rest of Pakistan. The News has reported that two unidentified persons intruded into the exchange building, saturated the equipment with petrol, and set it ablaze before escaping.
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March - 6 
Two bombs exploded in the provincial capital Quetta, without causing any damage, reported Daily Times.
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Two bombs exploded in the provincial capital Quetta, without causing any damage, reported Daily Times.
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March - 6 
A group of Maoists have reportedly killed five civilians, allegedly members of an ‘anti-Maoist retaliation group’ involved in recent anti-Maoist violence, at Kudarmatewa village in the Kapilvastu district on March 6.
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A group of Maoists have reportedly killed five civilians, allegedly members of an ‘anti-Maoist retaliation group’ involved in recent anti-Maoist violence, at Kudarmatewa village in the Kapilvastu district on March 6.
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March - 6 
Maoists killed a civilian employed at the Royal Bardiya National Park in the Bardiya district on March 6.
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Maoists killed a civilian employed at the Royal Bardiya National Park in the Bardiya district on March 6.
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March - 6 
On March 6, Finance Minister, Madhukar Shumsher Rana, stated that donor countries were in a ‘wait and see’ mode regarding their future dealings with Nepal and added, "I feel the donor community is somehow convinced that the country’s security situati
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On March 6, Finance Minister, Madhukar Shumsher Rana, stated that donor countries were in a ‘wait and see’ mode regarding their future dealings with Nepal and added, "I feel the donor community is somehow convinced that the country’s security situation necessitated the recent political development."
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March - 6 
On March 6, the insurgents released over 300 teachers who were abducted on March 2 from various schools in the Sankhuwasabha district as part of the ‘people's army mobilization campaign’. Nepal News, quoting a human rights group, said that in the las
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On March 6, the insurgents released over 300 teachers who were abducted on March 2 from various schools in the Sankhuwasabha district as part of the ‘people's army mobilization campaign’. Nepal News, quoting a human rights group, said that in the last ten months, Maoists have abducted and subsequently released over 12,000 teachers and students across the country.
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March - 6 
The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources claimed that at least three insurgents, identified as Devendra Prasad Choudhary alias Pradeep, Tajmul Ansari alias Mallu and Ashok Kumar Pandey alias Pappu, were killed in an encounter with the security forces’ (
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The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources claimed that at least three insurgents, identified as Devendra Prasad Choudhary alias Pradeep, Tajmul Ansari alias Mallu and Ashok Kumar Pandey alias Pappu, were killed in an encounter with the security forces’ (SF) at Amroad area in Nawalparasi district on March 6. SFs also recovered two pistols, bullets and documents from the incident site.
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March - 6 
A regional leader of the left-wing extremist Jashod Gono Bahini (JGB), identified as Ruhul Amin, was killed in crossfire with the police at Kanchanpur village in the Kushtia district on March 6. Police also seized a gun and six bullets from the incid
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A regional leader of the left-wing extremist Jashod Gono Bahini (JGB), identified as Ruhul Amin, was killed in crossfire with the police at Kanchanpur village in the Kushtia district on March 6. Police also seized a gun and six bullets from the incident site.
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March - 6 
An Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activist, identified as Akil, was arrested on March 6 for his alleged plot to bomb a Bangladesh Chhatra League meeting attended by former Home Minister, Mohammad Nasim, at Raiganj. Police said they found a copy of an e-
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An Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activist, identified as Akil, was arrested on March 6 for his alleged plot to bomb a Bangladesh Chhatra League meeting attended by former Home Minister, Mohammad Nasim, at Raiganj. Police said they found a copy of an e-mail from Akil indicating the plan for carrying out a bomb attack on the meeting at Chandaikola Degree College premises on March 6-afternoon.
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March - 6 
The police arrested Imamuddin Muhammad Toaha bin Habib from the Dhaka’s Mirpur area for suspected involvement in militant activities. Imamuddin was detained from his Mirpur residence an hour after the launching of a new organisation, Satyabad (truthf
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The police arrested Imamuddin Muhammad Toaha bin Habib from the Dhaka’s Mirpur area for suspected involvement in militant activities. Imamuddin was detained from his Mirpur residence an hour after the launching of a new organisation, Satyabad (truthful). The launch was announced at a press conference held at the National Press Club. The police suspected that Imamuddin might have links with Islamist militants.
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March - 6 
In Eravur, 14 kilometres north of Batticaloa town, a civilian, identified as Velauthan Ilankeshwarn, was killed by the LTTE on March 6. Another civilian, Sivaraj, a resident of Welikanda, was assaulted and later abducted by the LTTE to an uncleared a
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In Eravur, 14 kilometres north of Batticaloa town, a civilian, identified as Velauthan Ilankeshwarn, was killed by the LTTE on March 6. Another civilian, Sivaraj, a resident of Welikanda, was assaulted and later abducted by the LTTE to an uncleared area. Sivaraj managed to escape from the LTTE custody and reportedly surrendered to the Valachchenai Police.
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March - 7 
According to Hindu, the police shot dead ten left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including ‘district command secretary’ Ramesh, during an encounter in the Manala forests of Nizamabad dis
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According to Hindu, the police shot dead ten left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including ‘district command secretary’ Ramesh, during an encounter in the Manala forests of Nizamabad district on March 7, today. One AK 47 and three self-loading rifles besides five other weapons were recovered from the incident site. Ramesh was also a member of the outfit’s ‘Northern Telengana special zonal committee’.
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March - 7 
According to New Indian Express, the police arrested three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Ruguda in the Deogarh district of Orissa on March 7. Deogarh Superintendent of Police,
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According to New Indian Express, the police arrested three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from Ruguda in the Deogarh district of Orissa on March 7. Deogarh Superintendent of Police, S Shyni, stated that they were supplying food materials, medicines and other essential material to a group of Maoists hiding in the dense forests.
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March - 7 
According to Times of India, the police recovered some illegal arms and ammunition at the cantonment railway station in Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, on March 7. City Police Commissioner, S Mariswamy, said the arms and ammunition were sus
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According to Times of India, the police recovered some illegal arms and ammunition at the cantonment railway station in Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka, on March 7. City Police Commissioner, S Mariswamy, said the arms and ammunition were suspected to be transported from Chennai to Bangalore. Giving details of the recovery, which included three country-made pistols, five machetes, a nine mm sten gun and 149 rounds of ammunition, Mariswamy said that some unidentified persons had abandoned two bags containing the arms at the entrance of the railway station.
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March - 7 
Chief Minister Ibobi Singh, on March 7 speaking to media persons in Imphal said that his Government had received proposals for peace talks from two militant groups in the State.
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Chief Minister Ibobi Singh, on March 7 speaking to media persons in Imphal said that his Government had received proposals for peace talks from two militant groups in the State.
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March - 7 
One police personnel was reportedly killed during an exchange of fire with suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Sileru area of Visakhapatnam district on March 7.
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One police personnel was reportedly killed during an exchange of fire with suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Sileru area of Visakhapatnam district on March 7.
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March - 7 
Peace talks between the representatives of Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) and the Government of Mizoram is scheduled to be held on March 7, today, in the capital Aizawl to finalize an agreement on the Bru refugee issue.
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Peace talks between the representatives of Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) and the Government of Mizoram is scheduled to be held on March 7, today, in the capital Aizawl to finalize an agreement on the Bru refugee issue.
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March - 7 
Six terrorists were reportedly killed during an operation by the security force (SF) personnel in the snow-clad Dooraswani forest area of Kupwara district on March 7. Nazir Kakkar, a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and one of tho
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Six terrorists were reportedly killed during an operation by the security force (SF) personnel in the snow-clad Dooraswani forest area of Kupwara district on March 7. Nazir Kakkar, a ‘battalion commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and one of those killed, was allegedly responsible for the September 11, 2002-assassination of former Law Minister Mushtaq Ahmed Lone. Six AK-56 rifles and an equal number of wireless sets were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 7 
The Al Mansooran, a front outfit of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), said on March 7 that it has decreased its activities keeping in view the situation created by the recent snowfall and the subsequent difficulties being faced by people. In a statement to
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The Al Mansooran, a front outfit of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), said on March 7 that it has decreased its activities keeping in view the situation created by the recent snowfall and the subsequent difficulties being faced by people. In a statement to a local news agency, KNS, Omar Mukhtar, the spokesperson of Al Mansooran, claimed that prior to the snowfall, militants operating in the upper reaches had moved to safer places. He also said the militants did not suffer losses due to the snowfall.
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March - 7 
The CPI-Maoist cadres destroyed a railway signalling room and damaged some computers at the Annavaram railway station in the East Godavari district on March 7-night. The attacks were allegedly carried out in retaliation to the arrest of the ‘Andhra-O
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The CPI-Maoist cadres destroyed a railway signalling room and damaged some computers at the Annavaram railway station in the East Godavari district on March 7-night. The attacks were allegedly carried out in retaliation to the arrest of the ‘Andhra-Orissa border committee’ member, Gopanna, and a woman cadre, Sujata, from Rajahmundry on March 6. Separately, in the Nalgonda district, Naxalites set ablaze two buses of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation at Mall village on March 7 in retaliation to the killing of 10 Maoists during an encounter in Nizamabad district on the same day.
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March - 7 
The Delhi Police is reported to have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Mohammad Iftikar Ehsan Malick, from Dehradun, capital city of Uttaranchal, on March 7. Joint Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), Karnal Singh Ehsan, said Malick who h
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The Delhi Police is reported to have arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Mohammad Iftikar Ehsan Malick, from Dehradun, capital city of Uttaranchal, on March 7. Joint Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), Karnal Singh Ehsan, said Malick who hails from Bihar, was studying in a bio-technology institute in Uttaranchal for over a year.
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March - 7 
The Imphal Free Press has reported that at least five activists of the outlawed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were arrested during cordon and search operations launched by the security forces’ on March 7 in different areas of Ma
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The Imphal Free Press has reported that at least five activists of the outlawed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) were arrested during cordon and search operations launched by the security forces’ on March 7 in different areas of Manipur. Amongst the five, two PREPAK cadres were arrested by the Imphal east district police from the Singjamei Makha Oinam Leikai and Singjamei Mayengbam Leikai areas. Eight Lethod bombs and 24 live ammunitions of M-16 rifles were recovered from their possession. The other three were arrested from the Wabagai Makha Leikai area in Thoubal district along with one US-made Carbine and 10 rounds of live ammunition.
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March - 7 
The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is reported to have denied its involvement, along with the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), in extorting money from West Bengal. In a statement issued through e-mail, ULFA ‘finance secretary’, Chitrab
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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is reported to have denied its involvement, along with the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), in extorting money from West Bengal. In a statement issued through e-mail, ULFA ‘finance secretary’, Chitrabon Hazarika, refuted such reports as baseless. He was reacting to a recent media report that ULFA and KLO together had extorted about Rupees 20 crore from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal.
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March - 7 
Three senior Taliban officials, arrested in Pakistan, have reportedly been handed over to the US military at the Bagram base in Afghanistan. The Pajhwok Afghan News agency quoted an Afghan intelligence source as saying that the officials in the US cu
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Three senior Taliban officials, arrested in Pakistan, have reportedly been handed over to the US military at the Bagram base in Afghanistan. The Pajhwok Afghan News agency quoted an Afghan intelligence source as saying that the officials in the US custody were Maulvi Mohammad Taha, former Nangarhar Province chief of police, Mulla Abdul Razzaq, Taliban’s top military commander and Syed Akbar Agha, leader of a Taliban splinter faction, Jaish-e-Muslimeen. The Kabul-based news agency said Agha was suspected of being involved in the abduction of three United Nations elections workers in Kabul during October 2004.
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March - 7 
Army sources claimed that for the first time, RNA is implementing the Integrated Security Development and Rehabilitation Programme (ISDRP) in various sensitive districts from the security point of view and have been conducting a study for social, eco
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Army sources claimed that for the first time, RNA is implementing the Integrated Security Development and Rehabilitation Programme (ISDRP) in various sensitive districts from the security point of view and have been conducting a study for social, economic and physical details in the strategically important Rakam Karnali area of mid western Dailekh district. The area is the entry point to Kalikot, Jumla, Mugu and Humla districts.
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March - 7 
During a meeting with the visiting Foreign Minister of Nepal, Ramesh Nath Pandey, in New Delhi on March 7, the Indian External Affairs Minister, K. Natwar Singh, expressed concern about the deteriorating economic and security situation and conveyed I
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During a meeting with the visiting Foreign Minister of Nepal, Ramesh Nath Pandey, in New Delhi on March 7, the Indian External Affairs Minister, K. Natwar Singh, expressed concern about the deteriorating economic and security situation and conveyed India’s disappointment at the measures that were taken after February 1, which, he said, had served to only deepen the crisis facing Nepal.
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March - 7 
In a press communiqué issued by the Japanese embassy on March 7, the Government of Japan has agreed to extend grant assistance of over NRs.1.2 billion (approximately US$17m) to Nepal for the execution of Non-Project Grant Aid and the increase of Food
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In a press communiqué issued by the Japanese embassy on March 7, the Government of Japan has agreed to extend grant assistance of over NRs.1.2 billion (approximately US$17m) to Nepal for the execution of Non-Project Grant Aid and the increase of Food Production.
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March - 7 
Nepal Police also arrested and later released a senior journalist and publisher of Himal Khabarpatrika, Kanak Mani Dixit, on March 7. Nepal News, quoting Dixit, said that police inquired about his recent trip to the Indian capital Delhi and if he had
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Nepal Police also arrested and later released a senior journalist and publisher of Himal Khabarpatrika, Kanak Mani Dixit, on March 7. Nepal News, quoting Dixit, said that police inquired about his recent trip to the Indian capital Delhi and if he had met or tried to meet Maoist leaders there.
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March - 7 
Three ‘area level’ women Maoists, identified as Asha, Bipana and Sapana, were reportedly killed by the troops at Arkarre in the Rampur Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Dang district on March 7.
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Three ‘area level’ women Maoists, identified as Asha, Bipana and Sapana, were reportedly killed by the troops at Arkarre in the Rampur Village Development Committee (VDC) area in Dang district on March 7.
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March - 7 
Islamist activists of the International Khatme Nabuwat Movement Bangladesh announced a programme to besiege the Ahmadiyya establishment in Gaibandha on March 11 at a meeting held on Al-Falha Madrassa premises on March 7. Presided over by Mufti Mamunu
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Islamist activists of the International Khatme Nabuwat Movement Bangladesh announced a programme to besiege the Ahmadiyya establishment in Gaibandha on March 11 at a meeting held on Al-Falha Madrassa premises on March 7. Presided over by Mufti Mamunur Rashid, the meeting demanded declaration of the Ahmadiyya community as ‘non-Muslim’.
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March - 7 
On March 7, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel killed Abdus Samad Tikka of the left-wing extremist Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) group during crossfire between his accomplices and the police at village Dahkula in Kushtia district.
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On March 7, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel killed Abdus Samad Tikka of the left-wing extremist Gono Mukti Fouz (GMF) group during crossfire between his accomplices and the police at village Dahkula in Kushtia district.
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March - 7 
On the same day, the RAB personnel seized 140 kg of explosive material, 90 bottles of Phensidyl, a cough syrup, 64 cans of Indian pesticide and arrested one person from a Kuakata-bound bus near Jhenidah Police Line in the Khulna district.
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On the same day, the RAB personnel seized 140 kg of explosive material, 90 bottles of Phensidyl, a cough syrup, 64 cans of Indian pesticide and arrested one person from a Kuakata-bound bus near Jhenidah Police Line in the Khulna district.
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March - 7 
Security agencies have reportedly stepped up vigilance along the border with India in Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and Naogaon districts, while denying reports that Islamist vigilante group leader, Bangla Bhai, has escaped into India. Further, Daily Sta
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Security agencies have reportedly stepped up vigilance along the border with India in Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj and Naogaon districts, while denying reports that Islamist vigilante group leader, Bangla Bhai, has escaped into India. Further, Daily Star has reported that cadres of Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) are still moving about freely, allegedly with co-operation from police in the Rajshahi and Naogaon districts, despite the Government proscription.
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March - 7 
Daily News has reported that a former People's Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) member, A. Kirubeswaran, was shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near the Batticaloa police station on March 7.
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Daily News has reported that a former People's Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) member, A. Kirubeswaran, was shot dead by cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near the Batticaloa police station on March 7.
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March - 7 
In a statement issued on March 7, the World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka, Peter Harrold, said that the bank has no intention of providing funds directly to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Harrold stated this in response to a call
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In a statement issued on March 7, the World Bank Country Director for Sri Lanka, Peter Harrold, said that the bank has no intention of providing funds directly to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). Harrold stated this in response to a call by the ruling coalition partner, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), on March 6 to withdraw a statement by the former in an interview to the Sunday Times where he is quoted as recognising the LTTE controlled area as "a kind of unofficial state". Later, Harrold stated that he was misquoted and added that all funds for the North and East, "is disbursed through the official Government channel of the North East Provincial Council."
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March - 7 
President Chandrika Kumaratunga, on March 7 urged the European Union (EU) to persuade the LTTE to return to the negotiating table "without procrastination". During a meeting with the visiting EU Commissioner for External Relations, Benita Ferrero-Wal
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga, on March 7 urged the European Union (EU) to persuade the LTTE to return to the negotiating table "without procrastination". During a meeting with the visiting EU Commissioner for External Relations, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, the President also said the LTTE was "co-operative in several ways in addressing the needs of the tsunami affected in that part of the country."
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March - 8 
A media report indicated that interrogation of the two alleged LeT operatives who were arrested in Delhi on March 5 have revealed that while terrorists are active in Nepal, there has also been a substantial increase in their activities in areas along
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A media report indicated that interrogation of the two alleged LeT operatives who were arrested in Delhi on March 5 have revealed that while terrorists are active in Nepal, there has also been a substantial increase in their activities in areas along the India-Nepal border in the States of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Indian intelligence agencies suspect that several groups, clandestinely operating from Nepal, provide logistic support to the terrorists taking shelter there. Some of these organisations have been identified as Nepal Islamic Yuva Sangh, Kashmir Jama Masjid Democratic Muslim Association and Nepal World Islamic Council. In certain cases, such groups have been found receiving funds from their sympathisers based in Jeddah and other Central Asian cities.
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March - 8 
According to Statesman, to counter the left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites), the Uttar Pradesh Government is planning to introduce developmental schemes in at least 252 villages spread over six Naxalite-affected districts in the eastern are
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According to Statesman, to counter the left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites), the Uttar Pradesh Government is planning to introduce developmental schemes in at least 252 villages spread over six Naxalite-affected districts in the eastern areas of the State. The programme has been named ‘Naxal Affected Integrated Rural Development Programme.’
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March - 8 
An activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ghulam Nabi Ganai alias Khayyar, was reportedly abducted and later shot dead by suspected terrorists in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on March 8.
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An activist of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ghulam Nabi Ganai alias Khayyar, was reportedly abducted and later shot dead by suspected terrorists in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on March 8.
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March - 8 
In the State, a terrorist lobbed a grenade targeting the SF picket in Kishtwar area of Doda district without causing any damage. Separately, one terrorist was arrested in Doda town along with a grenade. Police also recovered 50 kg RDX from the Bhader
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In the State, a terrorist lobbed a grenade targeting the SF picket in Kishtwar area of Doda district without causing any damage. Separately, one terrorist was arrested in Doda town along with a grenade. Police also recovered 50 kg RDX from the Bhaderwah area of Doda district.
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March - 8 
Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) destroyed a telephone exchange at Gattippalapalli in the Mahboobnagar district and set ablaze three buses in Nalgonda district.
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Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) destroyed a telephone exchange at Gattippalapalli in the Mahboobnagar district and set ablaze three buses in Nalgonda district.
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March - 8 
Official sources in Dhubri district said that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is planning to create large-scale violence in the district before March 16, the day the outfit observes as ‘Army Day’.
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Official sources in Dhubri district said that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is planning to create large-scale violence in the district before March 16, the day the outfit observes as ‘Army Day’.
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March - 8 
On March 8, 16 transport agency proprietors were arrested by the Imphal West district police for having not paid a sum of Rs 95 lakhs to the department with the help of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). Separately, the KYKL asked six teachers, incl
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On March 8, 16 transport agency proprietors were arrested by the Imphal West district police for having not paid a sum of Rs 95 lakhs to the department with the help of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). Separately, the KYKL asked six teachers, including the Principal of Thambal Marik College at Oinam in Senapati district, to resign from their respective posts within 20 days on charges of ‘encouraging the students to use unfair means’ in the ongoing class XII examination.
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March - 8 
On March 8, a militant belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from the Mahur area of the North Cachar Hills district in Assam.
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On March 8, a militant belonging to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) was arrested from the Mahur area of the North Cachar Hills district in Assam.
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March - 8 
On March 8, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly killed a civilian, Ashok Singh, of Katkamsandi village in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand as ‘punishment’ for his failure t
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On March 8, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly killed a civilian, Ashok Singh, of Katkamsandi village in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand as ‘punishment’ for his failure to provide information about his friend, who is allegedly accused in several cases of molestation.
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March - 8 
On March 8, suspected left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janashakthi) shot dead Ballayolla Kistaiah, a Telangana Rashtra Samithi activist, at Variguntam village in the Medak distric
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On March 8, suspected left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janashakthi) shot dead Ballayolla Kistaiah, a Telangana Rashtra Samithi activist, at Variguntam village in the Medak district of Andhra Pradesh.
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March - 8 
On March 8, the Meghalaya Home Minister, Mukul Sangma, said that the State Government would begin peace talks with the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) only after the outfit adheres to the principles of the cease-fire. According to Shillong T
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On March 8, the Meghalaya Home Minister, Mukul Sangma, said that the State Government would begin peace talks with the Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC) only after the outfit adheres to the principles of the cease-fire. According to Shillong Times, this posture of the Government comes in the wake of reports that the outfit has been involved in a number of cease-fire violations in areas of Garo Hills.
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March - 8 
On March 8, the police reportedly arrested a suspected Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) terrorist, Balraj Singh Raja, near Guru Ravi Dass Chowk in the Jalandhar district of Punjab. Raja, hailing from Daduwal village, had absconded in 1989 when he was a
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On March 8, the police reportedly arrested a suspected Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) terrorist, Balraj Singh Raja, near Guru Ravi Dass Chowk in the Jalandhar district of Punjab. Raja, hailing from Daduwal village, had absconded in 1989 when he was arrested by the Jalandhar police along with a heavy quantity of arms and ammunition after jumping bail. He was declared a proclaimed offender in 1990.
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March - 8 
On March 8, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha stated that security had been strengthened along the State’s borders to stop infiltration of Naxalites from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka into Tamil Nadu.
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On March 8, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalitha stated that security had been strengthened along the State’s borders to stop infiltration of Naxalites from Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka into Tamil Nadu.
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March - 8 
Police raided Aguni village in the Gaya district and arrested a CPI-Maoist activist, Bhola Sharma.
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Police raided Aguni village in the Gaya district and arrested a CPI-Maoist activist, Bhola Sharma.
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March - 8 
Security force (SF) personnel shot dead two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres, identified as Shahid Hussain and Sayeed Saidullah, during an encounter at Chatru in the Doda district. Two AK rifles and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered
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Security force (SF) personnel shot dead two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadres, identified as Shahid Hussain and Sayeed Saidullah, during an encounter at Chatru in the Doda district. Two AK rifles and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 8 
SF personnel killed one terrorist affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Abu Sayyed Janbaz, during a gun-battle at Garoora in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district. While another terrorist is reported to have escaped from the incident site, a so
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SF personnel killed one terrorist affiliated to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Abu Sayyed Janbaz, during a gun-battle at Garoora in the Bandipore area of Baramulla district. While another terrorist is reported to have escaped from the incident site, a soldier was wounded during the encounter.
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March - 8 
Suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are reported to have abducted 11 civilians who were on their way to the Guptadham temple in the Rohtas district of Bihar on March 8. Accordin
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Suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) are reported to have abducted 11 civilians who were on their way to the Guptadham temple in the Rohtas district of Bihar on March 8. According to police, the Naxalites later freed one of them and took the others away to an unknown place in the Kaimur hillock.
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March - 8 
The CPI-ML Janashakthi on March 8 called upon Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly who are opposed to ‘State killings’, particularly those from the Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts, to resign from their posts. Amar, the ‘party secre
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The CPI-ML Janashakthi on March 8 called upon Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assembly who are opposed to ‘State killings’, particularly those from the Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts, to resign from their posts. Amar, the ‘party secretary’, in a statement issued in Hyderabad demanded prosecution of the Chief Minister and the State police chief and also a re-post mortem by forensic experts of the 10 slain Maoists in an encounter in Nizamabad district.
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March - 8 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists have served extortion notes to at least 35 businessmen based in the Boxirhat area of Dhubri district on February 27 and March 1. According to reports, the demand amounts range from Rs 20,000
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists have served extortion notes to at least 35 businessmen based in the Boxirhat area of Dhubri district on February 27 and March 1. According to reports, the demand amounts range from Rs 20,000 to Rs 2 lakh.
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March - 8 
The SFs have launched a massive operation against terrorists who have entered the villages of Kupwara district, consequent to heavy snowfall in the forest area. There are about 60 terrorists belonging to different groups, including HM, Jaish-e-Mohamm
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The SFs have launched a massive operation against terrorists who have entered the villages of Kupwara district, consequent to heavy snowfall in the forest area. There are about 60 terrorists belonging to different groups, including HM, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and LeT in the entire Lolab valley, Brigadier V. Manoharan told reporters. He said after the heavy snowfall in the entire belt, terrorists hiding in the forest area, had sneaked into the villages.
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March - 8 
Unidentified terrorists are reported to have killed a youth and injured another after abducting them from Kohima on March 8. According to official sources, the terrorists had demanded a ransom of Rupees 10 lakhs for their release.
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Unidentified terrorists are reported to have killed a youth and injured another after abducting them from Kohima on March 8. According to official sources, the terrorists had demanded a ransom of Rupees 10 lakhs for their release.
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March - 8 
Over 25 people have reportedly been arrested in connection with bomb blasts, rocket-firing incidents and targeting vital installations in different parts of the Balochistan province. They were detained during recent police raids on the Marri camp and
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Over 25 people have reportedly been arrested in connection with bomb blasts, rocket-firing incidents and targeting vital installations in different parts of the Balochistan province. They were detained during recent police raids on the Marri camp and Killi Kambrani, Quetta, Kalat and Sibi districts, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Choudhury Yaqoob, told a press conference in the provincial capital Quetta on March 8. During interrogation, the IGP claimed, the suspects had confessed to their involvement in terrorist activities and revealed the presence of terrorist training camps in Kohlu district.
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March - 8 
President George W. Bush said in Washington on March 8 that Pakistan had made the United States "more secure" by arresting more than 100 extremists across the country. During a speech the White House described as an update on the war on terrorism, Pr
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President George W. Bush said in Washington on March 8 that Pakistan had made the United States "more secure" by arresting more than 100 extremists across the country. During a speech the White House described as an update on the war on terrorism, President Bush said, "We're more secure because Pakistani forces captured more than 100 extremists across the country last year, including operatives who were plotting attacks against the United States."
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March - 8 
Two bombs exploded in the Jhal Magsi and Mach Tehsil areas of Balochistan province on March 8. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. According to The News, an explosion occurred near a gas well in Jhal Magsi and another at Mach Tehsil in
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Two bombs exploded in the Jhal Magsi and Mach Tehsil areas of Balochistan province on March 8. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported. According to The News, an explosion occurred near a gas well in Jhal Magsi and another at Mach Tehsil in the Bolan district.
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March - 8 
Unidentified gunmen are reported to have shot dead Muhammad Ayub, a local government official, on March 8 in the Danyore area of Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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Unidentified gunmen are reported to have shot dead Muhammad Ayub, a local government official, on March 8 in the Danyore area of Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
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March - 8 
According to Himalayan Times, five security force (SF) personnel and a journalist were injured during a bomb blast triggered by the Maoist insurgents at Athiyabari in the Morang district on March 8. On the same day, two children were wounded when a b
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According to Himalayan Times, five security force (SF) personnel and a journalist were injured during a bomb blast triggered by the Maoist insurgents at Athiyabari in the Morang district on March 8. On the same day, two children were wounded when a bomb planted by the Maoists exploded in the temple premises at Kawasoti in Nawalparasi district.
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March - 8 March - 9
According to Kathmandu Post, at least three persons were killed in separate incidents across the country. A civilian, identified as Kali Sada, was killed and five others were injured when a Maoist-planted bomb on Gaushala-Aurahi road exploded near Ga
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According to Kathmandu Post, at least three persons were killed in separate incidents across the country. A civilian, identified as Kali Sada, was killed and five others were injured when a Maoist-planted bomb on Gaushala-Aurahi road exploded near Gaushala Police post in the Mahottari district on March 9. Further, an unidentified insurgent was killed by the troops at Lukla in the Solukhumbu district. Separately, a minor, who was injured in an explosion at Kawasoti on March 8, succumbed to his injuries on March 9.
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March - 8 
Nepal Police have reportedly arrested at least 200 political leaders and cadres across the country on March 8 for violating emergency orders and demonstrating against the King. Among those detained were CPN (UML) leader, Bidya Bhandari, Nepali Congre
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Nepal Police have reportedly arrested at least 200 political leaders and cadres across the country on March 8 for violating emergency orders and demonstrating against the King. Among those detained were CPN (UML) leader, Bidya Bhandari, Nepali Congress (D) leaders and former ministers, Tek Bahadur Chokhyal, Bhim Kumari Budha Magar, Sushila Swar and former parliament members Krishna Kishore Sharma Ghimire and Anand Dhungana.
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March - 8 March - 9
On March 9, the Government released at least eight people, including three former ministers, Prakash Sharan Mahat, Meena Pandey and Nilamber Acharya. Meanwhile, the United States State Department spokesperson, Richard Boucher, reportedly expressed co
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On March 9, the Government released at least eight people, including three former ministers, Prakash Sharan Mahat, Meena Pandey and Nilamber Acharya. Meanwhile, the United States State Department spokesperson, Richard Boucher, reportedly expressed concern over the recent arrest of 200 political activists and leaders during a demonstration in Kathmandu on March 8. He added "We (United States) don't think that that is correct and we have urged their release and a return to the past democratic dialogue." Further, on March 8, Vice Chairman in the Council of Ministers, Kirtinidhi Bista, said the state of emergency would not be longer than three months. He added, "the government is ready to hold parliamentary elections within three years and handover the power to the elected representatives if the political parties support it."
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March - 8 
According to Daily Star, a cadre of the left-wing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) was killed in an encounter with the police at village Dhuliarchar in the Rajbari district on March 8. Three police personnel were injured in the incident.
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According to Daily Star, a cadre of the left-wing extremist New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) was killed in an encounter with the police at village Dhuliarchar in the Rajbari district on March 8. Three police personnel were injured in the incident. The slain NBCP cadre, Aiyub Ali alias Tiger Ali, was also second-in-command of a local gang called 'Buro Bahini'. Police seized two revolvers, one local made rifle and 13 bullets from the incident site.
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March - 8 
Investigations in Rajshahi district have reportedly revealed that two Bagmara police personnel, Officer-in-charge Mohammad Kibria and Brajendra Nath, have been found to have links with left-wing extremists of the Sarbahara party.
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Investigations in Rajshahi district have reportedly revealed that two Bagmara police personnel, Officer-in-charge Mohammad Kibria and Brajendra Nath, have been found to have links with left-wing extremists of the Sarbahara party.
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March - 8 March - 9
A civilian, allegedly abducted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on March 8 from Kadjuwatte in the Batticaloa district, was found dead on March 9. Military spokesperson, Brigadier Daya Ratnayake, said he was abducted while returni
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A civilian, allegedly abducted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres on March 8 from Kadjuwatte in the Batticaloa district, was found dead on March 9. Military spokesperson, Brigadier Daya Ratnayake, said he was abducted while returning with three others in his vehicle from paddy fields on the Valachchenai-Vakarai road.
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March - 8 
The Ceasefire Monitors have warned that the latest round of violence in the East has caused another threat to the peace process. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief, Hagrup Haukland, said, "We condemn these barbaric and cowardly acts in the str
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The Ceasefire Monitors have warned that the latest round of violence in the East has caused another threat to the peace process. Sri Lanka Monitoring Mission (SLMM) chief, Hagrup Haukland, said, "We condemn these barbaric and cowardly acts in the strongest possible terms, and the violence has raised serious fears and created uncertainty around the country, disrupting the peaceful life of Sri Lankans." Separately, the visiting European Commissioner for External Relations and Neighbourhood Policy, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, called on the LTTE to renounce violence and recruitment of child soldiers, stressing the need to set up a joint mechanism for tsunami reconstruction in the North and East to ensure a fair flow of international aid.
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March - 9 
Androline Charing alias Bedeng, a ULFA terrorist, was arrested from the Namail area in Morigaon district recently.
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Androline Charing alias Bedeng, a ULFA terrorist, was arrested from the Namail area in Morigaon district recently.
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March - 9 
Encounter that occurred at Veeri Nowbugh in the Bijbehara township of Anantnag district, Hashim Khan, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre was killed while two of his associates managed to escape.
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Encounter that occurred at Veeri Nowbugh in the Bijbehara township of Anantnag district, Hashim Khan, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre was killed while two of his associates managed to escape.
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March - 9 
In a written reply on March 9 in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament), the Union Minister of State for Home, Shriprakash Jaiswal, stated that eight left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) affected States are to be provided 60 to 75 per ce
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In a written reply on March 9 in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament), the Union Minister of State for Home, Shriprakash Jaiswal, stated that eight left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) affected States are to be provided 60 to 75 per cent Central funding under the revised scheme for modernisation of State Police Forces. Four States - Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand - will be provided 75 per cent and Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal will be given 60 per cent. Jaiswal also said that the Backward Districts Initiative component of the Rashtriya Sam Vikas Yojana covers 55 Naxalite-affected districts in nine States.
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March - 9 
In the North Salmara market under Abhayapuri police station in Bongaigaon district, a Sub-Inspector of Police was killed and another injured while trying to defuse an explosive abandoned by a suspected ULFA cadre in a shop.
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In the North Salmara market under Abhayapuri police station in Bongaigaon district, a Sub-Inspector of Police was killed and another injured while trying to defuse an explosive abandoned by a suspected ULFA cadre in a shop.
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March - 9 
In the State, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists abducted the Principal of Jalabila Higher Secondary School under Bogribari police station limits in the Kokrajhar district.
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In the State, suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorists abducted the Principal of Jalabila Higher Secondary School under Bogribari police station limits in the Kokrajhar district.
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March - 9 
Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly shot dead Raju Singh, one of the abducted civilians, and released 10 others in the Rohtas district of Bihar on March 9. As reported earlier,
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly shot dead Raju Singh, one of the abducted civilians, and released 10 others in the Rohtas district of Bihar on March 9. As reported earlier, the Naxalites had abducted 11 people when they were going to the Guptadham Temple on March 8.
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March - 9 
On March 9, security forces’ destroyed an ‘administrative camp’ of the proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF), located near Khoirentak in the Bishnupur district and recovered a large quantity of ration.
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On March 9, security forces’ destroyed an ‘administrative camp’ of the proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF), located near Khoirentak in the Bishnupur district and recovered a large quantity of ration.
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March - 9 
On March 9, the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) reportedly asked five teachers and staff working in the DI Office Lilong in Thoubal district to ‘surrender’ to the outfit within 20 days or be ready to face the consequences on charges of corrup
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On March 9, the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) reportedly asked five teachers and staff working in the DI Office Lilong in Thoubal district to ‘surrender’ to the outfit within 20 days or be ready to face the consequences on charges of corruption. In a press statement, Sheikh Sahid Ahamed, ‘publicity secretary’ of the outfit, described these teachers and staff as a gang working against the efforts being made by the people of Manipur and in particular by the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) to ‘cleanse the education system’ in the State.
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March - 9 
On March 9, Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, speaking in the Upper House of Indian Parliament (Rajya Sabha) said that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) have forged links with the Maoist insurgent
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On March 9, Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, speaking in the Upper House of Indian Parliament (Rajya Sabha) said that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) have forged links with the Maoist insurgents of Nepal. He said, "We have reports that insurgent groups have been trying to help each other. We know who is coming from where and who is supplying arms. But we would like to keep the information to ourselves. The Government of India is vigilant."
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March - 9 
One police personnel was reportedly killed and seven others sustained injuries as suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists triggered several bomb explosions across Assam on March 9.
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One police personnel was reportedly killed and seven others sustained injuries as suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists triggered several bomb explosions across Assam on March 9.
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March - 9 
Police officials claimed that a front ranking Naxalite has agreed to surrender and provide information in tracking Naxalites. Earlier, two Naxalites, Santoshi and Shanti, had surrendered and turned informers.
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Police officials claimed that a front ranking Naxalite has agreed to surrender and provide information in tracking Naxalites. Earlier, two Naxalites, Santoshi and Shanti, had surrendered and turned informers.
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March - 9 
Protesting against the Manala encounter, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-LM Janashakthi) group set ablaze an Andhra Pradesh State Transport Corporation (APSTC) bus on the outskirts of Motlagudem in Warangal district on
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Protesting against the Manala encounter, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-LM Janashakthi) group set ablaze an Andhra Pradesh State Transport Corporation (APSTC) bus on the outskirts of Motlagudem in Warangal district on March 9. Earlier, the Naxalites damaged billing machines at two public telephone booths and snatched a cellular phone from a villager at Rajupeta in the same district. Further, in the Nalgonda district, CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze an APSTC bus near Changaram village on March 9.
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March - 9 
Security has been tightened in view of the shutdown call given by the CPI-Maoist to protest the Manala encounter in Nizambad district. This is reportedly the ninth shutdown call given by the outfit in a span of three months.
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Security has been tightened in view of the shutdown call given by the CPI-Maoist to protest the Manala encounter in Nizambad district. This is reportedly the ninth shutdown call given by the outfit in a span of three months.
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March - 9 
Six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly surrendered to the Adilabad district police chief, Kripanan Tripathi Ujela, on March 9 in two separate incidents. According to the polic
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Six left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly surrendered to the Adilabad district police chief, Kripanan Tripathi Ujela, on March 9 in two separate incidents. According to the police, four of the six-member regional unit of the Singareni Karmika Samakhya, a frontal organisation of the CPI-Maoist, and two activists of the Radical Youth League working in the Singareni Collieries of Adilabad and Karimnagar districts, surrendered due to ‘party problem’.
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March - 9 
The Defence Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, disclosed in the Parliament on March 9 that since November 2003 when the cease-fire became effective, Pakistan has constructed bunkers and improved or strengthened the existing defence structures along the Line
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The Defence Minister, Pranab Mukherjee, disclosed in the Parliament on March 9 that since November 2003 when the cease-fire became effective, Pakistan has constructed bunkers and improved or strengthened the existing defence structures along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar, Batalik, Kargil and Nowshera sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.
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March - 9 
The West Bengal Chief Minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, is reported to have received threats to his life from Pakistan-backed Islamist terrorists. The Ananda Bazaar Patrika said that letters signed by "a well-wisher" also warned that Bhattacharya's u
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The West Bengal Chief Minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, is reported to have received threats to his life from Pakistan-backed Islamist terrorists. The Ananda Bazaar Patrika said that letters signed by "a well-wisher" also warned that Bhattacharya's university-going daughter could be abducted. The three letters were sent to Bhattacharya's south Kolkata residence and his office at the State secretariat. The newspaper said that these letters, typed in English, warned that terrorists had set up base in a neighbourhood close to Bhattacharya's residence. Earlier, intelligence reports had reportedly warned of threats to the Chief Minister from the Maoists.
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March - 9 
Three explosions were reported from the capital city of Guwahati. While an explosion occurred outside the International Airport, another was reported from the Kalpataru Path area of Guwahati. No casualties were reported in both these explosions. Furt
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Three explosions were reported from the capital city of Guwahati. While an explosion occurred outside the International Airport, another was reported from the Kalpataru Path area of Guwahati. No casualties were reported in both these explosions. Further, another explosion, suspected to have been triggered by a timer device, occurred at the SRCB Road in the Fancy Bazaar area injuring one person.
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March - 9 
Two civilians and a police personnel were wounded as suspected ULFA cadres lobbed a grenade targeting the Sonapur police station in Kamrup district. Further, two persons were injured as two crude bombs exploded targeting electric transformers in the
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Two civilians and a police personnel were wounded as suspected ULFA cadres lobbed a grenade targeting the Sonapur police station in Kamrup district. Further, two persons were injured as two crude bombs exploded targeting electric transformers in the Dhubri district. A separate explosion was triggered near another power transformer at Nuniapatty in Dhubri town. In the Sivasagar district, suspected ULFA terrorists triggered an explosion near Medongpara under Barahat police station, damaging an electric pole.
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March - 9 
Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were killed by security forces’ during an encounter at Bakhipora in the Rafiabad locality of Baramulla district on March 9.
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Two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were killed by security forces’ during an encounter at Bakhipora in the Rafiabad locality of Baramulla district on March 9.
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March - 9 
Union Minister of State for Home, S Reghupathy, said that the overall terrorist violence in India’s Northeast has declined by about 19 percent in 2004, as compared to 2003. He further said that killing of civilians and security force personnel during
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Union Minister of State for Home, S Reghupathy, said that the overall terrorist violence in India’s Northeast has declined by about 19 percent in 2004, as compared to 2003. He further said that killing of civilians and security force personnel during the period has showed a decrease of 13.4 percent.
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March - 9 
Suspected insurgents are reported to have fired four rockets in the Kohlu district of Balochistan province on March 9. However, no casualties were reported. The Kohlu police said one of the rockets landed near Gowal dam, while another landed near Kil
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Suspected insurgents are reported to have fired four rockets in the Kohlu district of Balochistan province on March 9. However, no casualties were reported. The Kohlu police said one of the rockets landed near Gowal dam, while another landed near Killi Malik Syed Khan and the rest at abandoned places.
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March - 9 
The Foreign Office of Pakistan said that the bus service would also be available to non-Kashmiri Pakistani and Indian nationals. Spokesperson Jalil Abbas said "The bus service was primarily meant for the divided Kashmiri families. It will ameliorate
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The Foreign Office of Pakistan said that the bus service would also be available to non-Kashmiri Pakistani and Indian nationals. Spokesperson Jalil Abbas said "The bus service was primarily meant for the divided Kashmiri families. It will ameliorate one of their hardships. But this facility will also be available to other Pakistani and Indian nationals."
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March - 9 
The Legislative Assembly of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on March 9 unanimously opposed travel by Pakistani and Indian nationals on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service, which is scheduled to commence on April 7, 2005. It is reported to have pass
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The Legislative Assembly of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on March 9 unanimously opposed travel by Pakistani and Indian nationals on the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service, which is scheduled to commence on April 7, 2005. It is reported to have passed a resolution that only Kashmiris should be allowed to use the bus service. The house also demanded in a unanimous resolution that visits by citizens of Pakistan and India to either country should be over international borders, according to Daily Times. It claimed the bus-travel by these nationals could cause certain other complications, one of which could be the impression that the cease-fire line could change into a border.
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March - 9 
Unidentified assailants reportedly shot at a vehicle of a semi-independent organisation near Miranshah in North Waziristan on March 9, injuring a driver and a female worker. According to Daily Times, a vehicle belonging to the South FATA Development
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Unidentified assailants reportedly shot at a vehicle of a semi-independent organisation near Miranshah in North Waziristan on March 9, injuring a driver and a female worker. According to Daily Times, a vehicle belonging to the South FATA Development Project, an organisation tasked with creating social awareness among tribal people including women, was attacked at Shna Khwara, about 12 kilometers west of Miranshah.
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March - 9 
A statement released by the World Bank said that continued assistance to Nepal would depend on the Government’s demonstrated commitment and capacity to implement reforms. World Bank Country Director for Nepal, Ken Ohashi, said the Bank will watch whe
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A statement released by the World Bank said that continued assistance to Nepal would depend on the Government’s demonstrated commitment and capacity to implement reforms. World Bank Country Director for Nepal, Ken Ohashi, said the Bank will watch whether the new Government demonstrates, through action, commitment to the country's development vision as expressed in the Poverty Reduction Strategy and the associated reform agenda.
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March - 9 
Kantipur Online, quoting the Eastern Division Headquarters of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), said that security forces’ (SF) and Maoists clashed near the villages of Mangalbare and Dhusenu in the Ilam district on March 9. Fatalities, if any, were not
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Kantipur Online, quoting the Eastern Division Headquarters of the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), said that security forces’ (SF) and Maoists clashed near the villages of Mangalbare and Dhusenu in the Ilam district on March 9. Fatalities, if any, were not known till last reports came in. Separately, the SFs seized 1421 socket bombs and 2500 socket covers from a Maoist hideout at Chuha jungle in the Kailali district on March 7.
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March - 9 
The Embassy of Japan in Nepal has reportedly extended a grant of approximately six million eighty thousand rupees to Nepalgunj Medical College, Lord Buddha Educational Academy to provide free medical service to the conflict victims of mid-western Nep
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The Embassy of Japan in Nepal has reportedly extended a grant of approximately six million eighty thousand rupees to Nepalgunj Medical College, Lord Buddha Educational Academy to provide free medical service to the conflict victims of mid-western Nepal.
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March - 9 
According to Daily Star, a cadre of the left-wing extremist group, Jashod Gono Bahini, was killed during crossfire between his accomplices and the police at village Salgharmadhua in Kushtia district on March 9. The slain extremist, identified as Chom
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According to Daily Star, a cadre of the left-wing extremist group, Jashod Gono Bahini, was killed during crossfire between his accomplices and the police at village Salgharmadhua in Kushtia district on March 9. The slain extremist, identified as Chomer Sheikh alias Choima, was accused in 11 cases including four for murder, while police also seized one revolver and 13 bullets from the incident site.
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March - 9 
Islamist activists of the International Khatme Nabuwat Movement will reportedly besiege the Ahmadiyya establishment at Sutrapur in Bogra town on March 11 in demand for declaring the community as ‘non-Muslim’. At least 20,000 people from the northern
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Islamist activists of the International Khatme Nabuwat Movement will reportedly besiege the Ahmadiyya establishment at Sutrapur in Bogra town on March 11 in demand for declaring the community as ‘non-Muslim’. At least 20,000 people from the northern districts will gather at Altafunnessa playground before the programme, claimed Maulana Abdul Hoque Azad, district president of the Islamist outfit, on March 9.
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March - 9 
The Government has reportedly complained to the Norwegian Prime Minister, K. Bondevik, as well as to the United States Government about an airstrip and aircraft in the LTTE-held Iranamadu, that violates the Ceasefire Agreement.
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The Government has reportedly complained to the Norwegian Prime Minister, K. Bondevik, as well as to the United States Government about an airstrip and aircraft in the LTTE-held Iranamadu, that violates the Ceasefire Agreement.
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March - 10 
A ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Mudasar alias Abu Hamza, is reported to have been killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Konibal in the Pampore area of Pulwama district on March 10. Officials said th
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A ‘district commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Mudasar alias Abu Hamza, is reported to have been killed during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Konibal in the Pampore area of Pulwama district on March 10. Officials said that Abu Hamza and one Altaf Malik alias Pinto Malik had managed the abduction and subsequent killing of the IRCON engineer, Sudheer Kumar Pundir, and his brother in the Awantipore area in May 2004.
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March - 10 
A Himalayan Times report quoted the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed’s statement in the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) on March 10, who said, "We (India) are in touch with other countries to exchange views and share assessments i
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A Himalayan Times report quoted the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed’s statement in the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) on March 10, who said, "We (India) are in touch with other countries to exchange views and share assessments in order to evolve a coordinated response of the international community to the developments in Nepal after King Gyanendra assumed power on February 1." Earlier, on the day, Indian Home Minister Shivraj Patil told that "India will be happy if the democratic system is restored in Nepal". Further Patil said, "the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), deployed on the Indo-Nepal border, has stepped up vigilance to avert any disturbance spillover into Indian territory".
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March - 10 
A student was killed as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists detonated an explosion at Dhalgaon Ranganzan village in the Chirang district of Assam on March 10. Separately, seven explosions were reported from different parts of the Bongai
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A student was killed as United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists detonated an explosion at Dhalgaon Ranganzan village in the Chirang district of Assam on March 10. Separately, seven explosions were reported from different parts of the Bongaigaon district. While three explosions took place near the Popragaon Power Grid Tower Line, three explosive devices were also recovered and later defused. Another timer device was recovered from the railway track between Chaprakata and Bongaigaon railway stations. Four explosions occurred at Kathalguri Power Grid and ASEB Tower line and three more explosives were recovered from the same area.
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March - 10 
A terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and five linkmen of the outfit were arrested at Gilabari, Mainaguri and New Takam Tukum villages under Kachugaon police station in the Kokrajhar district of Assam recently.
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A terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and five linkmen of the outfit were arrested at Gilabari, Mainaguri and New Takam Tukum villages under Kachugaon police station in the Kokrajhar district of Assam recently.
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March - 10 
Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, on March 10, appealed to the NDFB leadership to provide a list of leaders who would take part in the proposed meeting for the formulating the ground rules for a bilateral cease-fire.
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Assam Chief Minister, Tarun Gogoi, on March 10, appealed to the NDFB leadership to provide a list of leaders who would take part in the proposed meeting for the formulating the ground rules for a bilateral cease-fire.
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March - 10 
Hindu has reported that an alleged ‘action team’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a person, Bomma China Venkatesham, at Vadderagudem in the Nalgonda district on March 10.
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Hindu has reported that an alleged ‘action team’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a person, Bomma China Venkatesham, at Vadderagudem in the Nalgonda district on March 10.
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March - 10 
In the Nalabari district, suspected ULFA cadres triggered a blast at the Barama Army camp. However, there was no report of any casualty in the incident. In Sivasagar district, a bomb exploded on the Duliajan-Barauni crude oil pipeline near Kathalbari
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In the Nalabari district, suspected ULFA cadres triggered a blast at the Barama Army camp. However, there was no report of any casualty in the incident. In Sivasagar district, a bomb exploded on the Duliajan-Barauni crude oil pipeline near Kathalbari village. Three persons have been arrested in connection with the explosion.
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March - 10 
Media reports said the strike called by the CPI-Maoist on March 10 in Andhra Pradesh to protest the Manala encounter in Nizamabad district evoked a partial response. Sources said normal life in rural areas, especially in the Telangana region, was aff
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Media reports said the strike called by the CPI-Maoist on March 10 in Andhra Pradesh to protest the Manala encounter in Nizamabad district evoked a partial response. Sources said normal life in rural areas, especially in the Telangana region, was affected as shops were closed. The strike, however, had no impact in the State capital Hyderabad and other major cities and towns.
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March - 10 
Mubassar Hussain Sheikh, a ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested from Malothi in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district.
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Mubassar Hussain Sheikh, a ‘commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested from Malothi in the Bhaderwah area of Doda district.
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March - 10 
On March 10, an encounter was reported between the security forces belonging to the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and unidentified terrorists at Mayung Takla area of Salema police station in Dhalai district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape. A
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On March 10, an encounter was reported between the security forces belonging to the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) and unidentified terrorists at Mayung Takla area of Salema police station in Dhalai district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape. A country made gun and other incriminating documents were recovered subsequent to a search operation.
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March - 10 
On March 10, an extortionist identified as Rapbor Sing Nongsiej, believed to be linked to the Khasi National Red Army (KNRA) was arrested from Mawkyrwat in West Khasi Hills district. A country-made revolver along with four rounds of live ammunition w
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On March 10, an extortionist identified as Rapbor Sing Nongsiej, believed to be linked to the Khasi National Red Army (KNRA) was arrested from Mawkyrwat in West Khasi Hills district. A country-made revolver along with four rounds of live ammunition was recovered from his possession.
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March - 10 
On March 10, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-LM Janashakthi) shot dead two civilians, including a Congress Party leader, in two separate incidents in Andhra Pradesh. In the Ranga Re
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On March 10, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-LM Janashakthi) shot dead two civilians, including a Congress Party leader, in two separate incidents in Andhra Pradesh. In the Ranga Reddy district, Naxalites shot dead district Congress vice-president, V.S. Papi Reddy, at Arutla village. In another incident, a tribal youth was shot dead by the Eturunagaram ‘area committee’ members of Janashakthi group at Timmampeta village in the Warangal district branding him as a police informer.
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March - 10 
On March 10, unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at a spot located between Khonghampat and Pheidinga, along the National Highway-39, in Imphal West district. Earlier on March 8, a Kuki youth, Moshillung Maring, was killed by unidentified terror
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On March 10, unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at a spot located between Khonghampat and Pheidinga, along the National Highway-39, in Imphal West district. Earlier on March 8, a Kuki youth, Moshillung Maring, was killed by unidentified terrorists at Moreh in the Chandel district.
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March - 10 
On the same day, ULFA terrorists lobbed a grenade at a transit camp of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) located near the Nehru Stadium in Guwahati city. One CRPF personnel was injured in this explosion. Separately, the CRPF personnel defused a
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On the same day, ULFA terrorists lobbed a grenade at a transit camp of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) located near the Nehru Stadium in Guwahati city. One CRPF personnel was injured in this explosion. Separately, the CRPF personnel defused another explosive recovered from the Ninth Mile area in the city.
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March - 10 
One person reportedly died during a shoot-out between suspected terrorists and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Yaripora in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district. One BSF personnel sustained injuries in this incident.
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One person reportedly died during a shoot-out between suspected terrorists and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Yaripora in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district. One BSF personnel sustained injuries in this incident.
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March - 10 
Press Trust of India said that CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a private bus after taking its staff and passengers hostage in an area under Pakridayal police station in the East Champaran district on March 10. Police said the Naxalites' action followed
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Press Trust of India said that CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze a private bus after taking its staff and passengers hostage in an area under Pakridayal police station in the East Champaran district on March 10. Police said the Naxalites' action followed the bus owner's refusal to give the vehicle to them for holding a rally four days ago.
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March - 10 
The Imphal West district police arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorists, including the outfit’s ‘finance-in-charge’ Soraisham Modhu alias Modhuchandra, from Dewlaland on March 10. On the same day, two terrorists, Alex Khaute of the K
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The Imphal West district police arrested two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) terrorists, including the outfit’s ‘finance-in-charge’ Soraisham Modhu alias Modhuchandra, from Dewlaland on March 10. On the same day, two terrorists, Alex Khaute of the Kuki National Front-Zougam (KNF-Z) and Ningthoujam Kenedy of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), surrendered to the Chief Minister Ibobi Singh. They also deposited an M-42 sniper rifle, one EY Gun, two EY bombs and some ammunition.
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March - 10 
The Naxalites destroyed a liquor shop by using explosives in the GK Veedhi administrative division of Visakhapatnam district. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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The Naxalites destroyed a liquor shop by using explosives in the GK Veedhi administrative division of Visakhapatnam district. No casualties were reported in the incident.
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March - 10 
The Shillong Times has reported that the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and the Karbi National Volunteers (KNV) militants attacked and injured four persons in the Lamalong market at Mawhati in Ri-Bhoi district on March 10.
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The Shillong Times has reported that the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) and the Karbi National Volunteers (KNV) militants attacked and injured four persons in the Lamalong market at Mawhati in Ri-Bhoi district on March 10.
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March - 10 
The ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Barua, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the bomb explosions in Assam since the last three days. He also said that such attacks would continue as long as the ‘conflict between India and Assam lingered.’
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The ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Barua, has reportedly claimed responsibility for the bomb explosions in Assam since the last three days. He also said that such attacks would continue as long as the ‘conflict between India and Assam lingered.’
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March - 10 
Two CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered before the Yellareddy Circle-Inspector in Nizamabad district.
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Two CPI-Maoist cadres surrendered before the Yellareddy Circle-Inspector in Nizamabad district.
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March - 10 
One person is reported to have died during sectarian violence between Shia and Sunni groups at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on March 10. According to Daily Times, firing began between the two groups early in the mor
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One person is reported to have died during sectarian violence between Shia and Sunni groups at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on March 10. According to Daily Times, firing began between the two groups early in the morning at Bargu village which has been affected by sectarian tension since the past two months. Three persons have already been killed in such violence.
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March - 10 
The Federal Information Minister, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, disclosed on March 10 that nuclear scientist, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, had provided centrifuges to Iran. "He had given centrifuges to Iran in his individual capacity and the government of Pakistan h
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The Federal Information Minister, Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, disclosed on March 10 that nuclear scientist, Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan, had provided centrifuges to Iran. "He had given centrifuges to Iran in his individual capacity and the government of Pakistan had nothing to do with it," the minister said in Islamabad during a seminar. Centrifuges are used to purify uranium for use as fuel for nuclear power plants or weapons. "He gave them from the black market, and the Pakistan government was not involved," the minister added.
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March - 10 
The Government has reportedly banned possession, sale and use of heavy weapons of all types in all the tribal regions, according to a notification issued by the Governor's Secretariat. The Dawn has reported that tribesmen in Wana, headquarters of Sou
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The Government has reportedly banned possession, sale and use of heavy weapons of all types in all the tribal regions, according to a notification issued by the Governor's Secretariat. The Dawn has reported that tribesmen in Wana, headquarters of South Waziristan, on March 10 agreed to sell their weapons to the Government at market price. The Government, as part of the 'Weapons Policy for FATA [Federally Administered Tribal Areas]', has already started what it calls the 'Weapons Buy Back Programme' to encourage tribesmen to sell their heavy weapons to the Government. "The unrestricted dissemination of dangerous weapons and firearms in the tribal areas and their frequent use in various inter and intra-tribal feuds and use of such weapons against the security forces has been a serious cause of concern," the notification titled 'Weapons Policy for FATA' said.
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March - 10 
The Quetta Police said on March 10 that they had arrested a man involved in the December 10, 2004, bomb blast at Mazen Chowk, which claimed 12 lives.
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The Quetta Police said on March 10 that they had arrested a man involved in the December 10, 2004, bomb blast at Mazen Chowk, which claimed 12 lives.
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March - 10 
Three bomb explosions were reported from the Balochistan province on March 10. A bomb exploded near a telephone cabinet in the Kalat district, while two successive explosions occurred in the provincial capital Quetta. However, no loss of life or inju
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Three bomb explosions were reported from the Balochistan province on March 10. A bomb exploded near a telephone cabinet in the Kalat district, while two successive explosions occurred in the provincial capital Quetta. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported in these explosions.
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March - 10 
A Himalayan Times report quoted the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed’s statement in the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) on March 10, who said, "We (India) are in touch with other countries to exchange views and share assessments i
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A Himalayan Times report quoted the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs E Ahamed’s statement in the Indian Parliament (Lok Sabha) on March 10, who said, "We (India) are in touch with other countries to exchange views and share assessments in order to evolve a coordinated response of the international community to the developments in Nepal after King Gyanendra assumed power on February 1." Earlier, on the day, Indian Home Minister Shivraj Patil told that "India will be happy if the democratic system is restored in Nepal". Further Patil said, "the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), deployed on the Indo-Nepal border, has stepped up vigilance to avert any disturbance spillover into Indian territory".
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March - 10 
According to Nepal News, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Madhav Kumar Nepal, who is under house arrest, is suffering from various diseases, including high blood pressure, chest infections, body-ache and fever, among others.
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According to Nepal News, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Madhav Kumar Nepal, who is under house arrest, is suffering from various diseases, including high blood pressure, chest infections, body-ache and fever, among others.
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March - 10 
At least 12 Maoist insurgents were killed in a security force (SF) operation at Syabung in the Ilam district on March 9, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) said on March 10. Seven dead bodies were found at the incident site while the Maoists were seen car
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At least 12 Maoist insurgents were killed in a security force (SF) operation at Syabung in the Ilam district on March 9, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) said on March 10. Seven dead bodies were found at the incident site while the Maoists were seen carrying away five dead bodies during the clash, according to the RNA Directorate of Public Relations.
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March - 10 
Following insurgent violence, hundreds of Nepalis from different villages in the Kapilavastu district have reportedly fled their homes towards various bordering Indian towns. Villagers from Hathihawa, Biduwa, lawani, Nandanagar, Banskhor, Patariya, A
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Following insurgent violence, hundreds of Nepalis from different villages in the Kapilavastu district have reportedly fled their homes towards various bordering Indian towns. Villagers from Hathihawa, Biduwa, lawani, Nandanagar, Banskhor, Patariya, Ajigara, Jahadi, Kushwa and Fulika have fled as the Maoists attacked villagers claiming they were involved in the recent spate of anti-Maoist violence, reports said.
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Over 20 leaders and activists of Nepali Congress (Democratic) party including former Prime Minister and party president, Sher Bahadur Deuba and spokesperson, Minendra Rijal, and other Nepali Congress leaders, Hari Bhakta Adhikari and Haribol Bhattrai
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Over 20 leaders and activists of Nepali Congress (Democratic) party including former Prime Minister and party president, Sher Bahadur Deuba and spokesperson, Minendra Rijal, and other Nepali Congress leaders, Hari Bhakta Adhikari and Haribol Bhattrai were released from detention on March 10 and 11. In a brief press meeting, Deuba demanded immediate release of Nepali Congress leader Girija Prasad Koirala and CPN-UML General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal, and restoration of press freedom and other fundamental rights in Nepal.
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March - 10 
Police arrested Communist Party of Nepal (United) leader, Bishnu Bahadur Manandhar, from the Dilli Bazar area of Kathmandu on March 10. Deputy General Secretary of the CPN (United), Ganesh Shah, told Nepal News that no reasons were given for the arre
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Police arrested Communist Party of Nepal (United) leader, Bishnu Bahadur Manandhar, from the Dilli Bazar area of Kathmandu on March 10. Deputy General Secretary of the CPN (United), Ganesh Shah, told Nepal News that no reasons were given for the arrest of the 75-year-old leader.
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March - 10 
SF personnel killed Chandra Bahadur Rana Magar, member of the ‘people’s government’ of Maoists at Salleri in the Dailekh district on March 10, claimed the RNA. The troops also killed two insurgents at Ratadhap in the Humla district and Chaurikharka i
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SF personnel killed Chandra Bahadur Rana Magar, member of the ‘people’s government’ of Maoists at Salleri in the Dailekh district on March 10, claimed the RNA. The troops also killed two insurgents at Ratadhap in the Humla district and Chaurikharka in Solukhumbu district respectively on the same day.
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March - 10 
During a meeting with the Norwegian special peace envoy, Erik Solheim, on March 10, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader, Anton Balasingham, has reportedly admitted that the outfit has an airstrip in Kilinochchi. The pro-LTTE website Ta
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During a meeting with the Norwegian special peace envoy, Erik Solheim, on March 10, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) leader, Anton Balasingham, has reportedly admitted that the outfit has an airstrip in Kilinochchi. The pro-LTTE website Tamilnet quoting Balasingham said, "the airstrip had been in existence even before the February 2002 ceasefire." Earlier, the Sri Lankan Government had written to the Norwegian facilitators regarding the existence of an airstrip and asked them to take immediate steps.
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March - 10 
According to Nepal News, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Madhav Kumar Nepal, who is under house arrest, is suffering from various diseases, including high blood pressure, chest infections, body-ache and fever, among others.
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According to Nepal News, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Madhav Kumar Nepal, who is under house arrest, is suffering from various diseases, including high blood pressure, chest infections, body-ache and fever, among others.
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March - 11 
A group of nearly 15 suspected armed left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed five police personnel including a circle inspector and two civilians after raiding a police station at Chil
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A group of nearly 15 suspected armed left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed five police personnel including a circle inspector and two civilians after raiding a police station at Chilakaluripeta in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh on March 11.
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March - 11 
A group of unidentified terrorists reportedly abducted and later shot dead a police personnel at Naina in the Pulwama district.
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A group of unidentified terrorists reportedly abducted and later shot dead a police personnel at Naina in the Pulwama district.
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March - 11 
In Hyderabad, police arrested a cadre of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), Venkat Reddy alias Vikram, while extorting money from businessmen in Lalaguda.
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In Hyderabad, police arrested a cadre of the Janashakti faction of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist (CPI-ML), Venkat Reddy alias Vikram, while extorting money from businessmen in Lalaguda.
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March - 11 
Indo-Asian News Service, on March 11, quoting official sources said that Chhattisgarh government is planning a "deadly attack" on the left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) to dismantle their terror bases. Quoting a State Home Department offi
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Indo-Asian News Service, on March 11, quoting official sources said that Chhattisgarh government is planning a "deadly attack" on the left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) to dismantle their terror bases. Quoting a State Home Department official, the report said, "For the first time, the Intelligence Bureau has offered extremely vital inputs backed by data about where the rebels actually have explosive units and training infrastructure. Based on this information, the government plans to attack their bases."
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March - 11 
Naxalite cadres reportedly shot dead Bangaru Mallesh, a former Naxalite, and injured another person branding them as a police informer at Ajillapur in Mahbubnagar district on March 11.
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Naxalite cadres reportedly shot dead Bangaru Mallesh, a former Naxalite, and injured another person branding them as a police informer at Ajillapur in Mahbubnagar district on March 11.
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March - 11 
On March 11, police arrested nine persons impersonating as Naxalites on charge of extorting money from businessmen and contractors at Ravulapally in Nalgonda district.
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On March 11, police arrested nine persons impersonating as Naxalites on charge of extorting money from businessmen and contractors at Ravulapally in Nalgonda district.
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On March 11, the 12th round of negotiations between the Mizoram Government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) was concluded. According to official sources, both sides have been able to finalise a draft agreement for the repatriation of the Bru
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On March 11, the 12th round of negotiations between the Mizoram Government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) was concluded. According to official sources, both sides have been able to finalise a draft agreement for the repatriation of the Bru refugees to be signed in April.
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March - 11 
On March 11, Tinku Basumatary, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Hasrasbari village under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar district.
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On March 11, Tinku Basumatary, a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Hasrasbari village under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar district.
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March - 11 
On the same day, ULFA terrorists triggered an explosion in front of a hotel near the Sivasagar police station injuring 11 people. In Dibrugarh district, police personnel recovered five gelatine sticks, five detonators and three metres of fuse wire fr
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On the same day, ULFA terrorists triggered an explosion in front of a hotel near the Sivasagar police station injuring 11 people. In Dibrugarh district, police personnel recovered five gelatine sticks, five detonators and three metres of fuse wire from a passenger bus near Panitola under the Chabua police station area. In Tinsukia district, Army personnel recovered a powerful bomb from the railway tracks between Ultapul and Kharjan.
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March - 11 
One person was killed and nine others were injured as suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists lobbed a grenade at a parked police vehicle in front of the headquarters of the Congress party in Guwahati city on March 11.
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One person was killed and nine others were injured as suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists lobbed a grenade at a parked police vehicle in front of the headquarters of the Congress party in Guwahati city on March 11.
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March - 11 
Security force personnel are reported to have killed three terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including ‘company commander’ Khursheed Ahmed Shah, during an encounter at Hablish in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on March 11.
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Security force personnel are reported to have killed three terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), including ‘company commander’ Khursheed Ahmed Shah, during an encounter at Hablish in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district on March 11.
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March - 11 
Seven Naxalites, including four CPI-Maoists, two CPI-ML (Praja Pratighatana faction) cadres and one CPI-ML-Pratighatana cadre surrendered before the Warangal district police chief, M Stephen Raveendra on March 11.
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Seven Naxalites, including four CPI-Maoists, two CPI-ML (Praja Pratighatana faction) cadres and one CPI-ML-Pratighatana cadre surrendered before the Warangal district police chief, M Stephen Raveendra on March 11.
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March - 11 
Suspected left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Barik Mian, a resident of the Masihatu village at Chandwa in East Singhbhum district on March 11.
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Suspected left wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead Barik Mian, a resident of the Masihatu village at Chandwa in East Singhbhum district on March 11.
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March - 11 
According to Daily Times, in the continuing sectarian violence at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), one person was shot at and wounded on March 11 in the Bargu village. As reported earlier, a Shia youth had been shot de
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According to Daily Times, in the continuing sectarian violence at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), one person was shot at and wounded on March 11 in the Bargu village. As reported earlier, a Shia youth had been shot dead in the village a day earlier. The police said they had arrested five people for the killing and security was increased around the village.
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March - 11 
The police, during a raid on a house in the Westridge area of Rawalpindi, on March 11, arrested three activists of a banned religious outfit and also seized a cache of arms and ammunition from their possession. According to Dawn, the cache included 2
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The police, during a raid on a house in the Westridge area of Rawalpindi, on March 11, arrested three activists of a banned religious outfit and also seized a cache of arms and ammunition from their possession. According to Dawn, the cache included 20 hand grenades, two rockets, three sub-machine guns with magazines, one single-barrel rifle and two silencers of double- barrel rifle.
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March - 11 
A Kantipur Online report said that a group of Maoist insurgents have detonated a powerful bomb at a Community Medicine Department of the proposed Mahendranagar Medical College in Khairbhatti in Kanachanpur district on March 11. The Maoists also loote
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A Kantipur Online report said that a group of Maoist insurgents have detonated a powerful bomb at a Community Medicine Department of the proposed Mahendranagar Medical College in Khairbhatti in Kanachanpur district on March 11. The Maoists also looted various medical equipments from the college before triggering the explosion.
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March - 11 
At least three Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with security forces in Siraha and Arghakhanchi districts on March 11, Nepal News reports.
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At least three Maoist insurgents were killed in separate encounters with security forces in Siraha and Arghakhanchi districts on March 11, Nepal News reports.
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March - 11 
In a statement, released by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, said that their doors of the detention centres were always open for national and international human rights organizations, including the National Human Rights Commission and Internati
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In a statement, released by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, said that their doors of the detention centres were always open for national and international human rights organizations, including the National Human Rights Commission and International Committee of the Red Cross, to visit detainees in any of its barracks.
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March - 11 
One Maoist was killed in a security action in western Arghakhanchi district on the same day
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One Maoist was killed in a security action in western Arghakhanchi district on the same day
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March - 11 
The outgoing Pakistan Ambassador to Nepal, Zamir Akram assured of arms and ammunition supply to the Nepal security forces and added, "We have offered possibilities of training. Islamabad was willing to give Nepal which needs anything from boots for i
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The outgoing Pakistan Ambassador to Nepal, Zamir Akram assured of arms and ammunition supply to the Nepal security forces and added, "We have offered possibilities of training. Islamabad was willing to give Nepal which needs anything from boots for its 80,000 soldiers to helicopters to ferry troops and attack guerrilla hideouts in rugged hills and jungles." Pakistan’s latest offer came a month after India and Britain stopped their military supplies to Nepal.
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March - 11 
Two Maoists, identified as Laxman Mukhiya and Ram Krishna Yadav were killed during a search operation at Saharwa area in the southern district of Siraha. One pistol, bullets, socket bombs and documents were recovered from the slain Maoists.
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Two Maoists, identified as Laxman Mukhiya and Ram Krishna Yadav were killed during a search operation at Saharwa area in the southern district of Siraha. One pistol, bullets, socket bombs and documents were recovered from the slain Maoists.
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March - 11 
In a separate incident of the day, a Pakistani national was arrested from Ekdala village in Bagmara sub-district of Rajshahi district and two bombs were recovered from his possession.
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In a separate incident of the day, a Pakistani national was arrested from Ekdala village in Bagmara sub-district of Rajshahi district and two bombs were recovered from his possession.
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March - 11 
On March 11, police personnel recovered an explosive device from Alhajnagar in Rangpur district.
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On March 11, police personnel recovered an explosive device from Alhajnagar in Rangpur district.
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March - 11 
A Tamil Net report said that three People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) cadres were injured when two unidentified men riding a motorbike lobbed a grenade on the group’s camp in Batticaloa town on March 11.
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A Tamil Net report said that three People’s Liberation Organization of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) cadres were injured when two unidentified men riding a motorbike lobbed a grenade on the group’s camp in Batticaloa town on March 11.
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March - 12 
A civilian was killed in exchange of firing between Army and a group of terrorists at village Pamrot in Surankote administrative unit of Poonch district on March 12 night.
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A civilian was killed in exchange of firing between Army and a group of terrorists at village Pamrot in Surankote administrative unit of Poonch district on March 12 night.
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March - 12 
A day earlier, security force (SF) personnel neutralised a transit camp of the ULFA sheltering six cadres of the outfit’s ‘27th battalion’ at Tipilabasti along the Assam-Meghalaya border. The cadres, however, managed to escape. 15 rounds of AK-47 amm
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A day earlier, security force (SF) personnel neutralised a transit camp of the ULFA sheltering six cadres of the outfit’s ‘27th battalion’ at Tipilabasti along the Assam-Meghalaya border. The cadres, however, managed to escape. 15 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, a huge quantity of medicines, a Chinese TV set, tape recorders, clothes, shaving razors and scissors, blankets, diaries and other incriminating documents were recovered from the camp. Separately, on the same day, a suspected ULFA terrorist, Rajani Kanta Das, was arrested along with a grenade from the Jalukbari area of Guwahati
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March - 12 
According to a delayed report, on March 12, an executive member of a Dorbar (traditional self-government institution) of Daitkhla village under Bhoirymbong police station in Ri-Bhoi district was arrested for suspected nexus with the United Liberation
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According to a delayed report, on March 12, an executive member of a Dorbar (traditional self-government institution) of Daitkhla village under Bhoirymbong police station in Ri-Bhoi district was arrested for suspected nexus with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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March - 12 
According to media reports, on March 12, cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) attacked the Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) office of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) located in Mo
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According to media reports, on March 12, cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) attacked the Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) office of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) located in Mon town, killing one NSCN-K cadre and seriously injuring two others. The slain cadre of the NSCN (K) has been identified as Tokugha Sumi and injured two as Hekotumi Sumi and Daniel Sumi.
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March - 12 
Daily Excelisor reports that on March 12, security forces killed Hizb-ul-Mujahideen's (HM) 'divisional commander (Finance)' and 'launching chief' Farooq Ahmed War, alongwith his bodyguard, in a gunbattle in Machhipora forest area, near Batkoot villag
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Daily Excelisor reports that on March 12, security forces killed Hizb-ul-Mujahideen's (HM) 'divisional commander (Finance)' and 'launching chief' Farooq Ahmed War, alongwith his bodyguard, in a gunbattle in Machhipora forest area, near Batkoot village of Handwara in Kupwara district. SP Handwara, Nitish Kumar stated that Farooq Ahmed War was operating as 'district commander' and incharge of the launching operations in Handwara area, while Mohammad Iqbal Dar was his bodyguard.
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March - 12 
On March 12, a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist identified as, Parag Das, was killed in an encounter in the Lokhra area of Guwahati city. According to official sources, Das, suspected to be a bomb-expert, had entered the cit
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On March 12, a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist identified as, Parag Das, was killed in an encounter in the Lokhra area of Guwahati city. According to official sources, Das, suspected to be a bomb-expert, had entered the city from Meghalaya. One .45 revolver, a Chinese hand grenade, three live ammunition and incriminating documents, including a formula for making PTD (time explosive device) were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 12 
Troops of Rashtriya Rifles 3 Bn killed a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, identified as Bashir Ahmed Malla, in an encounter at Wularhama in Pahalgam area of south Kashmir on March 12.
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Troops of Rashtriya Rifles 3 Bn killed a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) cadre, identified as Bashir Ahmed Malla, in an encounter at Wularhama in Pahalgam area of south Kashmir on March 12.
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March - 12 
Troops recovered 10 kgs of RDX, three detonators and a remote control IED receiver from a terrorist hideout at village Manjosh in Poonch district. Separately, about 800 grams of RDX was also recovered from Phagla Nursery in Surankote by the Army.
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Troops recovered 10 kgs of RDX, three detonators and a remote control IED receiver from a terrorist hideout at village Manjosh in Poonch district. Separately, about 800 grams of RDX was also recovered from Phagla Nursery in Surankote by the Army.
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March - 12 
Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested along with fake Indian currency from the Raisayabari Bazar in the Dhalai district of Tripura on March 12. Fourteen fake 500 rupees currency notes were recovered from their possession.
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Two Bangladeshi nationals were arrested along with fake Indian currency from the Raisayabari Bazar in the Dhalai district of Tripura on March 12. Fourteen fake 500 rupees currency notes were recovered from their possession.
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March - 12 
Unidentified terrorists kidnapped a prominent counter-insurgent, namely Fayaz Ahmed Bhat from Bandipore in Baramulla district and later killed him on March 12.
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Unidentified terrorists kidnapped a prominent counter-insurgent, namely Fayaz Ahmed Bhat from Bandipore in Baramulla district and later killed him on March 12.
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March - 12 
According to a delayed report in Nepal News, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources said that Maoist insurgents kidnapped the jailor of district jail, Dhamananda Bhatta, and an unidentified woman employee of the Nepal Electricity Authority from a publ
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According to a delayed report in Nepal News, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources said that Maoist insurgents kidnapped the jailor of district jail, Dhamananda Bhatta, and an unidentified woman employee of the Nepal Electricity Authority from a public bus at Sahajpur in the Kailali district on March 12.
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March - 12 
The Pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, Tamilnet, quoting the LTTE Political Wing Leader, S.P Thamilchelvan reports that the LTTE has fully agreed to the Norwegian draft on joint mechanism for aid distribution in North and East. Tham
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The Pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) website, Tamilnet, quoting the LTTE Political Wing Leader, S.P Thamilchelvan reports that the LTTE has fully agreed to the Norwegian draft on joint mechanism for aid distribution in North and East. Thamilchelvan, who is currently in Norway said that "It is up to the Sri Lanka Government to agree to the Norwegian draft…Finally we made progress when Norwegian facilitators drafted a new version which the LTTE has now fully accepted".
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March - 13 
A civilian, identified as Mohammed Naseeb, was reportedly shot dead by a group of three terrorists in his house at village Gagrot Piri in the Rajouri district on March 13.
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A civilian, identified as Mohammed Naseeb, was reportedly shot dead by a group of three terrorists in his house at village Gagrot Piri in the Rajouri district on March 13.
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March - 13 
According to Telegraph, the police arrested two suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand on March 13. Police also recovered one country-made fire
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According to Telegraph, the police arrested two suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) in the Ranchi district of Jharkhand on March 13. Police also recovered one country-made firearm, two cartridges, one bag full of medicines and Rupees 2,500 from their possession. Sources said the arrested revealed that their outfit has initiated a "one-member-from-one-family" campaign to expand their dwindling base in rural areas.
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March - 13 
According to the Press Trust of India, Thangkholu Khongsai, a terrorist belonging to an unspecified outfit, was killed by unidentified terrorists in a factional fight in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on March 13.
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According to the Press Trust of India, Thangkholu Khongsai, a terrorist belonging to an unspecified outfit, was killed by unidentified terrorists in a factional fight in the Churachandpur district of Manipur on March 13.
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March - 13 
An attempt by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) to blow up the State Road Transport Corporation bus station at Yellandu in the Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh was reportedly foiled
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An attempt by left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) to blow up the State Road Transport Corporation bus station at Yellandu in the Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh was reportedly foiled on March 13. Police sources claimed that the attack on the buses was part of an ambush plan and they have recovered a camera flash, meant for setting off mines near the site.
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March - 13 
In the State, 30 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by security forces’ on March 13 at Sangnim in the Hiranagar sector when they were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan.
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In the State, 30 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by security forces’ on March 13 at Sangnim in the Hiranagar sector when they were trying to exfiltrate to Pakistan.
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March - 13 
Karimnagar district police have launched a programme to provide career guidance to the youth from the Naxalite-affected area of Rechapalli village on March 13. It has been launched to prevent susceptible rural youth from joining the Naxalite ranks.
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Karimnagar district police have launched a programme to provide career guidance to the youth from the Naxalite-affected area of Rechapalli village on March 13. It has been launched to prevent susceptible rural youth from joining the Naxalite ranks.
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March - 13 
On March 13, a civilian was arrested along with a country-made gun and some ammunition by the security forces at Lalcherra under Ambasa police station in the Dhalai district.
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On March 13, a civilian was arrested along with a country-made gun and some ammunition by the security forces at Lalcherra under Ambasa police station in the Dhalai district.
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March - 13 
On March 13, the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants attacked Borpukhuri, a village inhabited by the Bodo tribe in Karbi Anglong district, and abducted two villagers.
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On March 13, the Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants attacked Borpukhuri, a village inhabited by the Bodo tribe in Karbi Anglong district, and abducted two villagers.
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March - 13 
Security force (SF) personnel recovered one improvised explosive device, two time pencils with wire, 11 electronic detonators, two nine volt batteries and Rupees 60 in Pakistan currency from village Kharkola in the R S Pura sector.
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Security force (SF) personnel recovered one improvised explosive device, two time pencils with wire, 11 electronic detonators, two nine volt batteries and Rupees 60 in Pakistan currency from village Kharkola in the R S Pura sector.
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March - 13 
A spokesperson for the Waziristan-based tribal militant, Abdullah Mehsud, claimed on March 13 that he "died of his wounds" sustained during a military operation in North Waziristan on March 5. According to Daily Times, Abdullah succumbed to injuries
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A spokesperson for the Waziristan-based tribal militant, Abdullah Mehsud, claimed on March 13 that he "died of his wounds" sustained during a military operation in North Waziristan on March 5. According to Daily Times, Abdullah succumbed to injuries on March 10 at an unknown location, the spokesperson told tribal journalist, Sailab Mehsud, who "Abdullah wished to be called first to give the news of his martyrdom." However, military regime spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Shaukat Sultan, said he had no information to confirm Abdullah spokesman’s claim. "I am not in a position to say either yes or no. I have no confirmation yet," he told Daily Times. Secretary (Security), Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Brig. (Retd) Mahmood Shah, told The News that there was no circumstantial evidence to prove that Mehsud was wounded in the March 5 operation or that he managed to break through the siege by the troops on that occasion.
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March - 13 
According to Daily Times, intelligence agencies have discovered a plot by a Chechen terrorist group to abduct and execute a senior Russian diplomat and his family in Pakistan. Sources indicated that the Chechen terrorist group, Majlis-al-Shura Al-Ask
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According to Daily Times, intelligence agencies have discovered a plot by a Chechen terrorist group to abduct and execute a senior Russian diplomat and his family in Pakistan. Sources indicated that the Chechen terrorist group, Majlis-al-Shura Al-Askari-e-Mujahideen Al-Shishan, had planned to carry out the act in March, adding that they had contacted two people, including a Saudi and a woman, to carry out the act.
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March - 13 
According to Statesman, at least four persons were wounded during an attack in the Ampri village of Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on March 13. Gilgit has witnessed sectarian violence throughout the past week.
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According to Statesman, at least four persons were wounded during an attack in the Ampri village of Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on March 13. Gilgit has witnessed sectarian violence throughout the past week.
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March - 13 
According to The News, six persons were arrested during a military operation involving more than 700 troops and nine helicopter gun-ships in the Shawal valley of North Waziristan on March 13. Tribal sources in Shawal valley said the six persons were
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According to The News, six persons were arrested during a military operation involving more than 700 troops and nine helicopter gun-ships in the Shawal valley of North Waziristan on March 13. Tribal sources in Shawal valley said the six persons were locals and belonged to the Warhika Janikhel Wazir sub-tribe. The troops are reported to have searched 36 homes looking for militants and sophisticated arms.
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March - 13 
Another bomb explosion destroyed a spare gas pipeline in the Tangwani area of Jacobabad district in Sindh province on March 13.
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Another bomb explosion destroyed a spare gas pipeline in the Tangwani area of Jacobabad district in Sindh province on March 13.
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March - 13 
No loss of life or injuries was reported from the blast, which occurred on the Sindh-Balochistan border.
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No loss of life or injuries was reported from the blast, which occurred on the Sindh-Balochistan border.
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March - 13 
Suspected insurgents are reported to have blown up a 20-inch diameter pipe supplying gas to Karachi at the Garhi Hasan Canal, 50 kilometers northwest of Shikarpur in the Sindh province, on March 13.
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Suspected insurgents are reported to have blown up a 20-inch diameter pipe supplying gas to Karachi at the Garhi Hasan Canal, 50 kilometers northwest of Shikarpur in the Sindh province, on March 13.
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March - 13 
The former Prime Minister, Surya Bahadur Thapa, has reportedly launched a new political party called Rashtriya Jana Shakti Party (RJSP) in Kathmandu on March 13. Thapa said that the new party was committed to safeguard achievements of the people's mo
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The former Prime Minister, Surya Bahadur Thapa, has reportedly launched a new political party called Rashtriya Jana Shakti Party (RJSP) in Kathmandu on March 13. Thapa said that the new party was committed to safeguard achievements of the people's movement of 1990 and would hold dialogue with other major parties in the country to find a way out to the crisis facing the country. This was the first political party launched since imposition of emergency by the King Gyanendra in Nepal on February 1, last month.
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March - 13 
The Minister for Information and Communication, Tanka Dhakal, said that there could be no dialogue with the Maoists until they lay down their weapons and eschew violence.
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The Minister for Information and Communication, Tanka Dhakal, said that there could be no dialogue with the Maoists until they lay down their weapons and eschew violence.
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March - 13 
The security forces’ have reportedly seized medicines worth Rupees 500,000, meant for the Maoist insurgents from Narayanpur area of Dang district on March 13. One person was arrested in this connection.
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The security forces’ have reportedly seized medicines worth Rupees 500,000, meant for the Maoist insurgents from Narayanpur area of Dang district on March 13. One person was arrested in this connection.
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March - 13 
According to media reports, four cadres of the Purba Banglar Sarbohara Party were killed and six police personnel sustained injuries during an encounter at Laskardia village in the Rajbari district on March 13. Police claimed to have recovered two gu
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According to media reports, four cadres of the Purba Banglar Sarbohara Party were killed and six police personnel sustained injuries during an encounter at Laskardia village in the Rajbari district on March 13. Police claimed to have recovered two guns, two cut rifles, 17 bullets and two daggers from the site of encounter.
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March - 14 
A group of terrorists are reported to have shot dead a civilian, Ghulam Mohammad Ganai, in his residence at Lalpora in the Tangmarg area of Baramulla district.
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A group of terrorists are reported to have shot dead a civilian, Ghulam Mohammad Ganai, in his residence at Lalpora in the Tangmarg area of Baramulla district.
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March - 14 
A Hindustan Times report on March 14, quoting central security agencies, said that left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) outfits procure arms and ammunition from the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency,
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A Hindustan Times report on March 14, quoting central security agencies, said that left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) outfits procure arms and ammunition from the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s external intelligence agency, through unnamed agencies of Bangladesh and Assam's insurgent outfit United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
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March - 14 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’, identified as Abu Umar, was killed by the troops during an operation at Phagla Nursery in the Surankote area of Poonch district. While one soldier was injured, one AK-47 rifle, four AK magazines, two hand
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘district commander’, identified as Abu Umar, was killed by the troops during an operation at Phagla Nursery in the Surankote area of Poonch district. While one soldier was injured, one AK-47 rifle, four AK magazines, two hand grenades, one radio set and 107 AK rounds were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 14 
According to Daily Excelsior, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’ for the Budgam-Tangmarg area, Mohammad Yusuf Sheikh, managed to escape from a cordoned locality in Tangmarg while killing a Major of the Army and a civilian. In retaliator
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According to Daily Excelsior, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘district commander’ for the Budgam-Tangmarg area, Mohammad Yusuf Sheikh, managed to escape from a cordoned locality in Tangmarg while killing a Major of the Army and a civilian. In retaliatory firing, the troops shot dead one person, who was initially believed to be a terrorist but later turned out to a mystic. Sheikh and two of his associates managed to escape from the incident site. According to official sources, Mohammad Yusuf Sheikh has been directly responsible for over 70 civilian killings in addition to dozens of attacks on security forces’ in the Budgam-Tangmarg area. He is reported to have escaped from the cordoned off locality and Army operations as many as 20 times in the last five years.
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March - 14 
Assam Home Minister, Rockybul Hussain, speaking in the Legislative Assembly on March 14, disclosed that 4,768 terrorists have surrendered in the State between January 2001 and February 2005. He said that the surrendered include 1168 of the United Lib
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Assam Home Minister, Rockybul Hussain, speaking in the Legislative Assembly on March 14, disclosed that 4,768 terrorists have surrendered in the State between January 2001 and February 2005. He said that the surrendered include 1168 of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), 776 of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), 2648 of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), 48 belonging to the Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) and four from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN).
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March - 14 
In the State, seven civilians were wounded when a terrorist lobbed a grenade near the Punjab National Bank building in Poonch town.
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In the State, seven civilians were wounded when a terrorist lobbed a grenade near the Punjab National Bank building in Poonch town.
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March - 14 
On March 14, a former cadre of the outlawed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was killed in the Thiyam Konjin Umbilok area of capital Imphal. Separately, the dead body of a civilian, suspected to have been killed by unidentified ter
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On March 14, a former cadre of the outlawed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) was killed in the Thiyam Konjin Umbilok area of capital Imphal. Separately, the dead body of a civilian, suspected to have been killed by unidentified terrorists, was recovered from a pond located between Tera Sadokpam Leikai and Tera Heinoubok in Imphal.
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March - 14 
On March 14, unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a trader and looted Rupees 4,000 at Iewduh locality of capital Shillong.
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On March 14, unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a trader and looted Rupees 4,000 at Iewduh locality of capital Shillong.
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March - 14 
On March 15, unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Molnom village in the Churachandpur district of Manipur. Separately, two persons were injured in separate attacks by unidentified terrorists in the Imphal city on March 14.
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On March 15, unidentified terrorists killed a civilian at Molnom village in the Churachandpur district of Manipur. Separately, two persons were injured in separate attacks by unidentified terrorists in the Imphal city on March 14.
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March - 14 
The police arrested a left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Majhghai in the Chandaouli district of Uttar Pradesh on March 14.
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The police arrested a left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) near Majhghai in the Chandaouli district of Uttar Pradesh on March 14.
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March - 14 
A bomb explosion on March 14 is reported to have damaged a high-voltage power line and caused an electricity shutdown in several areas of the Dera Murad Jamali town in Balochistan province. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast in the remot
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A bomb explosion on March 14 is reported to have damaged a high-voltage power line and caused an electricity shutdown in several areas of the Dera Murad Jamali town in Balochistan province. No one has claimed responsibility for the blast in the remote tribal town, 300 kilometers southeast of the provincial capital Quetta.
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March - 14 
According to The News, dozens of foreign and local terrorists have moved out of the Saidgai border area of North Waziristan in small groups of fours and fives to undisclosed safer locations. Local tribesmen said the movement of the Mujahideen was par
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According to The News, dozens of foreign and local terrorists have moved out of the Saidgai border area of North Waziristan in small groups of fours and fives to undisclosed safer locations. Local tribesmen said the movement of the Mujahideen was part of the strategy as well as fears about their safety. Two unnamed tribal elders told The News that 35 to 40 foreign terrorists along with their local contacts left in groups of fours and fives the villages where the Pakistani military launched a fresh operation on March 5, killing two suspected foreigners and arresting 11 others.
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March - 14 
An Anti-terrorism court in Karachi convicted, on March 14, Dr. Akmal Waheed and his younger brother Dr. Arshad Waheed and sentenced them to rigorous imprisonment totaling 18 years on charges of causing disappearance of evidence by harbouring and prov
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An Anti-terrorism court in Karachi convicted, on March 14, Dr. Akmal Waheed and his younger brother Dr. Arshad Waheed and sentenced them to rigorous imprisonment totaling 18 years on charges of causing disappearance of evidence by harbouring and providing medical treatment to Al Qaeda terrorists. According to Dawn, the brothers, one a cardiac specialist of the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and the other a kidney physician of the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, were prosecuted on charges of sheltering and training Al Qaeda terrorists, providing them funds and medical treatment, under Sections 212, 216, 201 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code and Sections 21-J, 21-C, 11-N of the Anti-terrorism Act, 1997.
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March - 14 
Mufti Eid Muhammad, an explosives expert for the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, is reported to have been arrested in Lahore on March 14. Eid Muhammad, who carried a Rupees 500,000 bounty, also directed the police to arrest two of his accompl
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Mufti Eid Muhammad, an explosives expert for the outlawed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, is reported to have been arrested in Lahore on March 14. Eid Muhammad, who carried a Rupees 500,000 bounty, also directed the police to arrest two of his accomplices hiding in Karachi. According to Daily Times, Eid Muhammad is alleged to have who rigged Chaklala Bridge, Rawalpindi, with explosives in an attempt to assassinate President Pervez Musharraf on December 14, 2003, in Rawalpindi. He is also alleged to have rigged a bridge on the Raiwind Road with explosives in an attempt to assassinate former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharief, on January 3, 1999, in Lahore.
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March - 14 
Osama Bin Laden attempted to communicate with Al Qaeda’s front-man in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a month ago through a letter that was seized when a ground courier in Pakistan was intercepted, a counter-terrorism expert reportedly said in Dubai on M
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Osama Bin Laden attempted to communicate with Al Qaeda’s front-man in Iraq, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, a month ago through a letter that was seized when a ground courier in Pakistan was intercepted, a counter-terrorism expert reportedly said in Dubai on March 14. "About four weeks ago, we intercepted communication between Osama Bin Laden and Zarqawi," which occurred when "a ground courier was intercepted," Bob Newman, Director of international security and counter-terrorism services with The GeoScope Group, told an Airport, Port and Terminal Security Middle East conference. Newman, whose Colorado-based organization provides teams to help track down terrorist suspects at the planning stage, later told reporters the courier was stopped in west Pakistan, "carrying a letter."
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March - 14 
Pakistani security forces’ hunting Osama bin Laden lost track of the Al Qaeda chief after coming close to discovering his whereabouts several months ago, President Pervez Musharraf told the BBC on March 14. "We thought we knew roughly the area where
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Pakistani security forces’ hunting Osama bin Laden lost track of the Al Qaeda chief after coming close to discovering his whereabouts several months ago, President Pervez Musharraf told the BBC on March 14. "We thought we knew roughly the area where he possibly could be. That was, I think ... not very long (ago), maybe eight to ten months back," said Musharraf. According to the President, "There have been occasions where, through interrogation of those who have been captured, the al-Qaeda members who were apprehended there, and through technical means, there was a time when the dragnet has closed."
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March - 14 
Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al Alami (HuMA) activists were acquitted in a bomb blast case by a Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court. Sameerullah and Mohammad Khalid were prosecuted for causing a bomb explosion at the Shell petrol pump in Rizvia on May 15, 2003.
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Two Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al Alami (HuMA) activists were acquitted in a bomb blast case by a Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court. Sameerullah and Mohammad Khalid were prosecuted for causing a bomb explosion at the Shell petrol pump in Rizvia on May 15, 2003.
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March - 14 
A Kantipur Online report, quoting the RNA sources, said that the politburo member of the Maoists and a political ideologue, Baburam Bhattarai, and his wife, Hishila Yami, have been expelled from the party by the ‘central committee’. It also said that
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A Kantipur Online report, quoting the RNA sources, said that the politburo member of the Maoists and a political ideologue, Baburam Bhattarai, and his wife, Hishila Yami, have been expelled from the party by the ‘central committee’. It also said that houses and public places in some areas of the Salyan district and various parts of Purundhara, Panchakule and Goltakuri in Dang district bear wall paintings with slogans like 'down with prachandapath', 'declare cease-fire immediately', 'hold peace talks immediately'.
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March - 14 
Kantipur Online has reported that one Maoist insurgent was shot dead in a security force (SF) operation at Khaileri in the Kapilvastu district on March 14. On the same day, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources were quoted as saying that SFs have des
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Kantipur Online has reported that one Maoist insurgent was shot dead in a security force (SF) operation at Khaileri in the Kapilvastu district on March 14. On the same day, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources were quoted as saying that SFs have destroyed the Maoists’ arsenal of illegal weapons and explosives located in the Sisri jungle area of Doti district.
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March - 14 
Over 700 demonstrators were detained in various part of the country on March 14. According to reports, the police arrested 500 activists in Janakpur, 37 demonstrators in Mahottari, 29 in Dang, nine in Kaski, eight in Nepalgunj and three in Kanchanpur
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Over 700 demonstrators were detained in various part of the country on March 14. According to reports, the police arrested 500 activists in Janakpur, 37 demonstrators in Mahottari, 29 in Dang, nine in Kaski, eight in Nepalgunj and three in Kanchanpur. The demonstrations were part of a nationwide joint agitation organized by the Nepali Congress, Communist Party of Nepal (UML), Nepali Congress (Democratic), Jana Morcha Nepal and Nepal Sadbhavana Party from March 8.
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March - 14 
The Maoists have declared a month-long countrywide strike from March 14. A statement released by the ‘Chairman’, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, said, "Our party, along with strikes, wheel-jam, shutdown and blockade in the local and regional level,
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The Maoists have declared a month-long countrywide strike from March 14. A statement released by the ‘Chairman’, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda, said, "Our party, along with strikes, wheel-jam, shutdown and blockade in the local and regional level, declares a program of countrywide mass mobilization and military resistance from March 14 to April 1 and a country wide general shutdown from April 2 to April 22 on the occasion of the historic mass movement day in 1990."
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March - 14 
The Nepal Police arrested at least 21 political activists, including former minister and Nepali Congress leader Mohammad Aftab Alam, who took part in the demonstrations for restoration of democratic rights at Gaur in the Rautahat district on March 12
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The Nepal Police arrested at least 21 political activists, including former minister and Nepali Congress leader Mohammad Aftab Alam, who took part in the demonstrations for restoration of democratic rights at Gaur in the Rautahat district on March 12. Meanwhile, the five political parties alliance have announced the second phase of their protest demonstration from March 14, today, to press their demand for a representative Government in Nepal. Separately, a day after his release from house arrest, former Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, reportedly proposed an all-party Government in line with the Constitution to restore order in the country. During his press meet in Kathmandu on March 12, Deuba also admitted that he had made mistakes and that he was in part responsible for the current crisis.
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March - 14 
The World Bank Country Director for Nepal, Ken Ohashi, has said, "In view of the circumstances that Nepal is going through, it would be difficult to carry out development works" and assured for continued aid for water supply project in Nepal.
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The World Bank Country Director for Nepal, Ken Ohashi, has said, "In view of the circumstances that Nepal is going through, it would be difficult to carry out development works" and assured for continued aid for water supply project in Nepal.
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March - 14 
In the continuing raid on Islamic militants across the country, police, on March 14, froze two bank accounts of Asadullah Al Galib, Chief of the Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), and also conducted a search at his house and the AHAB offices at T
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In the continuing raid on Islamic militants across the country, police, on March 14, froze two bank accounts of Asadullah Al Galib, Chief of the Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), and also conducted a search at his house and the AHAB offices at Tahreek in Rajshahi district.
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March - 14 
On March 14, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered seven sub-machine guns, 29 land mines and seven communication devices from a remote area of Naikkhongchhari sub-district in the Bandarban district. The recovery also included olive coloured
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On March 14, the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) personnel recovered seven sub-machine guns, 29 land mines and seven communication devices from a remote area of Naikkhongchhari sub-district in the Bandarban district. The recovery also included olive coloured dresses, operation maps, charger and ammunition-cleaning equipment. However, no one was arrested in this connection.
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March - 14 
The Bangladesh Home ministry has reportedly decided to form a high-powered detective committee to curb militant activities and find out the grenade attackers across the country.
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The Bangladesh Home ministry has reportedly decided to form a high-powered detective committee to curb militant activities and find out the grenade attackers across the country.
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March - 14 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is reported to have said that their political office in the eastern town of Batticaloa was bombed on March 14. Attackers threw a hand grenade into the office, the outfit claimed in a report on the TamilNet
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is reported to have said that their political office in the eastern town of Batticaloa was bombed on March 14. Attackers threw a hand grenade into the office, the outfit claimed in a report on the TamilNet Website. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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March - 14 
Two suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were reportedly shot dead at Karapola on March 14-night. According to Daily News, Sinnaturai Selvanaathen and Subramanium Gunesekaram were shot dead around 9.20pm after they were abd
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Two suspected cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were reportedly shot dead at Karapola on March 14-night. According to Daily News, Sinnaturai Selvanaathen and Subramanium Gunesekaram were shot dead around 9.20pm after they were abducted from their house at Sevanapitiya to Karapola junction. Unidentified gunmen, who opened fire using T56 weapons, had accused the victims of assisting the LTTE and their leader Prabhakaran before opening fire.
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March - 15 
A day earlier, Hiten Thakuria, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, was killed in an encounter with the Army at Ghasbari village in the Dhubri district.
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A day earlier, Hiten Thakuria, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, was killed in an encounter with the Army at Ghasbari village in the Dhubri district.
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March - 15 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist, Mulade Ishawari, was arrested from Habrubeel in the Kokrajhar district. A country-made rifle, four cartridges and some extortion receipts were recovered from him.
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) terrorist, Mulade Ishawari, was arrested from Habrubeel in the Kokrajhar district. A country-made rifle, four cartridges and some extortion receipts were recovered from him.
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March - 15 
According to Kashmir Times, a terrorist, identified as Irshad Ahmad Khan, was reportedly killed during an encounter with the troops in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on March 15.
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According to Kashmir Times, a terrorist, identified as Irshad Ahmad Khan, was reportedly killed during an encounter with the troops in the Bandipora area of Baramulla district on March 15.
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March - 15 
According to The Hindu, three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites), including a woman cadre, belonging to the Communist Party of India (ML-Janashakthi group), were killed in an exchange of fire with the police on the outskirts of Regulagude
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According to The Hindu, three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites), including a woman cadre, belonging to the Communist Party of India (ML-Janashakthi group), were killed in an exchange of fire with the police on the outskirts of Regulagudem village in Karimnagar district on March 15. The police also recovered a Springfield weapon, an SBBL gun, a country-made revolver, some kit bags and other material from the encounter site.
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March - 15 
Hindustan Times has reported that two police personnel were killed and another sustained injuries in an attack by the Naxalites at Dandu Malkapur in the Nalgonda district on March 15.
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Hindustan Times has reported that two police personnel were killed and another sustained injuries in an attack by the Naxalites at Dandu Malkapur in the Nalgonda district on March 15.
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March - 15 
In another incident, two brothers sustained injuries when they were assaulted by three unidentified terrorists for their refusal to act as a guide at village Lah in the Rajouri district.
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In another incident, two brothers sustained injuries when they were assaulted by three unidentified terrorists for their refusal to act as a guide at village Lah in the Rajouri district.
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March - 15 
In the State, Guwahati city Police, in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force, recovered a US-made .32 bore pistol, some ammunition, two steel swords and six sheets with the letterhead of the Manipur-based militant outfit, the Kangle
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In the State, Guwahati city Police, in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force, recovered a US-made .32 bore pistol, some ammunition, two steel swords and six sheets with the letterhead of the Manipur-based militant outfit, the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), from Lachia Pahar along the Assam-Meghalaya border in Kamrup district.
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March - 15 
In the State, the Army and police, during a joint operation, recovered two AK magazines along with some ammunition from Kadwa Raichak in Udhampur district. In another operation, security force personnel recovered 27 rounds of AK, 186 rounds of SLR an
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In the State, the Army and police, during a joint operation, recovered two AK magazines along with some ammunition from Kadwa Raichak in Udhampur district. In another operation, security force personnel recovered 27 rounds of AK, 186 rounds of SLR and 60 rounds of Pika ammunition from the Pyas area of Kishtwar in Doda district.
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March - 15 
Naxalites belonging to the Communist Party of India (Maoist) set ablaze a Government bus near Raghareddypeta village in the Warangal district on March 15. On the same day, the Naxalites torched another bus in the outskirts of Venkatapur village in th
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Naxalites belonging to the Communist Party of India (Maoist) set ablaze a Government bus near Raghareddypeta village in the Warangal district on March 15. On the same day, the Naxalites torched another bus in the outskirts of Venkatapur village in the same district.
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March - 15 
On March 15, two Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) terrorists, including ‘area commander’ Lonki Teron, were killed in an encounter with the police in Diphu town, headquarters of the Karbi Anglong district. According to reports,
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On March 15, two Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) terrorists, including ‘area commander’ Lonki Teron, were killed in an encounter with the police in Diphu town, headquarters of the Karbi Anglong district. According to reports, the encounter occurred as police personnel challenged the terrorists involved in extortion.
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March - 15 
Six people were injured in an explosion suspected to have been triggered by the ULFA at Bihpuria in Lakhimpur district on March 15.
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Six people were injured in an explosion suspected to have been triggered by the ULFA at Bihpuria in Lakhimpur district on March 15.
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March - 15 
The body of a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was recovered by the police at Nargali in the Reasi area of Udhampur district on March 15. Official sources said that he was believed to have been killed in an intra-gang rivalry.
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The body of a Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist was recovered by the police at Nargali in the Reasi area of Udhampur district on March 15. Official sources said that he was believed to have been killed in an intra-gang rivalry.
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March - 15 
The Manipur Governor, S.S. Sidhu, while addressing the State Legislative Assembly on March 15, said that intense counter-insurgency operations have been able to contain militant activities to a great extent in the State, forcing the militants to flee
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The Manipur Governor, S.S. Sidhu, while addressing the State Legislative Assembly on March 15, said that intense counter-insurgency operations have been able to contain militant activities to a great extent in the State, forcing the militants to flee to the hills. He said, "There has been qualitative improvement in the security environment, especially in the valley areas. The overall security scenario, though improving, continues to be sensitive."
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March - 15 
A bomb explosion occurred at Ali Khel village in North Waziristan on March 15 without casuing any loss of life or injuries. According to The News, unidentified miscreants targeted the house of Altaf, an employee of the NGO, South FATA Development Pro
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A bomb explosion occurred at Ali Khel village in North Waziristan on March 15 without casuing any loss of life or injuries. According to The News, unidentified miscreants targeted the house of Altaf, an employee of the NGO, South FATA Development Project. A vehicle of the NGO was also fired upon three days back, injuring two of its staff members and damaging the car. No one has accepted responsibility for these attacks thus far.
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March - 15 
According to Dawn, an activist of the outlawed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), involved in the murder of a police personnel, was freed from police custody by five armed men in front of the sessions court in Faisalabad on March 15. Three constables were report
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According to Dawn, an activist of the outlawed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), involved in the murder of a police personnel, was freed from police custody by five armed men in front of the sessions court in Faisalabad on March 15. Three constables were reportedly taking Mohammad Rafique to a court from the judicial lock-up when five armed men intercepted them near the main gate of the court and opened indiscriminate fire. They freed the handcuffed Rafique and managed to escape. Meanwhile, the police later arrested the three constables who were escorting Rafique to the court, for negligence in duty.
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March - 15 
Suspected insurgents are reported to have triggered a bomb blast targeting a railway track near the Much area in Balochistan province on March 15-night. The track near Much, 70 kilometers south of provincial capital Quetta, suffered minor damage in t
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Suspected insurgents are reported to have triggered a bomb blast targeting a railway track near the Much area in Balochistan province on March 15-night. The track near Much, 70 kilometers south of provincial capital Quetta, suffered minor damage in the blast, said railway official Mohammed Mushtaq. Two unexploded dynamite sticks were also found near the blast site, he added.
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March - 15 
The Lahore Police is reported to have arrested five activists of the banned Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), including Imran alias Bobby, the alleged mastermind of the Sialkot mosque and Mochi Gate suicide bombings in October 2004. According to D
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The Lahore Police is reported to have arrested five activists of the banned Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), including Imran alias Bobby, the alleged mastermind of the Sialkot mosque and Mochi Gate suicide bombings in October 2004. According to Daily Times, Bobby was arrested from Lahore during Muharram and later his four accomplices in Jhang. On October 1, 2004, a suicide bomber blew himself up during the Friday prayers in Mistri Abdullah Mosque near the Sialkot Railway Station, killing at least 31 people. On October 9, 2004, another bomber blew himself up at Jamia Kashmirian, inside Mochi Gate, killing four people.
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According to Nepal News, security forces (SFs) have killed six Maoist insurgents, including three at Nijgadh in the Bara district, two at Matela in Dailekh district and another in Jumla district. Meanwhile, a statement released by the Royal Nepalese
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According to Nepal News, security forces (SFs) have killed six Maoist insurgents, including three at Nijgadh in the Bara district, two at Matela in Dailekh district and another in Jumla district. Meanwhile, a statement released by the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) on March 15 said one Maoist woman cadre, Sonam, was shot dead in a retaliatory security operation at Tatopani area. Further, four insurgents died and six others were injured in an accidental bomb explosion at a hideout in the Majhkot area of Pyuthan district on March 10. In Dailekh district, two women insurgents, identified as Sita Dahal alias Bandana and Ram Sharan Nepali alias Rachana, were killed in a SF operation near Matela rivulet on March 16.
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March - 15 
In Kapilvastu district, SFs have rescued a local teacher, Bajrangi Prasad Chaudhari, from Maoist captivity on March 15. He was abducted from the Dalpur area last week.
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In Kapilvastu district, SFs have rescued a local teacher, Bajrangi Prasad Chaudhari, from Maoist captivity on March 15. He was abducted from the Dalpur area last week.
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March - 15 
Nepal’s Upper House members, Dipak Gurung, Jivan Singh and Bishweshwora Dahal, have reportedly urged the King to allow them to play a constitutional role in the absence of the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, during a programme on March 15 in the
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Nepal’s Upper House members, Dipak Gurung, Jivan Singh and Bishweshwora Dahal, have reportedly urged the King to allow them to play a constitutional role in the absence of the House of Representatives. Meanwhile, during a programme on March 15 in the Baglung district, the Charge d’affairs at the Finnish Embassy in Nepal, Pauli Mustonen, said that Finnish assistance to Nepal would depend on democratic stability and added, "Development is impossible in any country without democracy."
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March - 15 
According to Daily Star, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a media rights group based in the United States, in its Annual Survey on Worldwide Press Freedom, has named Bangladesh as the most dangerous country for journalists in South Asia. T
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According to Daily Star, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a media rights group based in the United States, in its Annual Survey on Worldwide Press Freedom, has named Bangladesh as the most dangerous country for journalists in South Asia. The survey said that three journalists were murdered in retaliation for their work in the country. Journalists also received many threats from extremists and also suffered routine harassment and physical attacks.
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March - 15 
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, while speaking in the parliament on March 15, warned the donor agencies and foreign nations against interfering in the country's domestic affairs. She said, "I want to tell them firmly that we won't put up with such interf
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Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, while speaking in the parliament on March 15, warned the donor agencies and foreign nations against interfering in the country's domestic affairs. She said, "I want to tell them firmly that we won't put up with such interference. I want to tell the foreigners categorically that Bangladesh will not be run by any diktats or orders of any foreign force." While denying the existence of Islamist militancy or religious extremism in the country, she reportedly claimed: "It's a propaganda against the government and the country. And it is aimed at causing a rift within the four-party alliance."
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March - 15 
The British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Jack Straw, has reportedly expressed serious concern at the acquisition of an unauthorised aircraft by the LTTE. During a meeting on March 15 in London with the visiting Foreign Min
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The British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Jack Straw, has reportedly expressed serious concern at the acquisition of an unauthorised aircraft by the LTTE. During a meeting on March 15 in London with the visiting Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka, Lakshman Kadirgamar, Straw said this development should be viewed with concern especially in the context of the global war against terrorism. The LTTE is proscribed in the UK.
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March - 16 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen ‘section commander’, identified as Sakir Ali Wani alias Javed, is reported to have surrendered before the troops at Arnora in the Doda district on March 16. He also deposited one pistol, two magazines, 14 rounds of ammunition, pi
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen ‘section commander’, identified as Sakir Ali Wani alias Javed, is reported to have surrendered before the troops at Arnora in the Doda district on March 16. He also deposited one pistol, two magazines, 14 rounds of ammunition, pistol ammunition and one radio set.
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March - 16 
A suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was reportedly killed in an encounter with the security forces’ and a pistol was recovered from the incident site in Misa Hatkhola under Khairabari police station in the Darrang district on
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A suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist was reportedly killed in an encounter with the security forces’ and a pistol was recovered from the incident site in Misa Hatkhola under Khairabari police station in the Darrang district on March 16.
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March - 16 
A ULFA linkman, identified as Champak Das, was arrested from Juluka under Boroma police station in Nalbari district. He is suspected to have been involved in a number of recent explosions in Nalbari.
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A ULFA linkman, identified as Champak Das, was arrested from Juluka under Boroma police station in Nalbari district. He is suspected to have been involved in a number of recent explosions in Nalbari.
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March - 16 
After a two-year trial, a Canadian judge on March 16 acquitted two Indian-born Sikhs of murder and other charges in the deaths of 329 people killed in the June 1985-bombing of an Air India plane. On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 from Montreal t
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After a two-year trial, a Canadian judge on March 16 acquitted two Indian-born Sikhs of murder and other charges in the deaths of 329 people killed in the June 1985-bombing of an Air India plane. On June 23, 1985, Air India Flight 182 from Montreal to London exploded and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Ireland. The British Columbia Supreme Court cleared Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri of all eight charges against them. Justice Ian Josephson reportedly said the prosecution's witnesses in the case were not credible.
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March - 16 
An explosion was reported from Salkathani in the Charaideo subdivision of Sivasagar district on March 16. According to reports, the explosion occurred as police personnel were trying to remove an explosive device.
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An explosion was reported from Salkathani in the Charaideo subdivision of Sivasagar district on March 16. According to reports, the explosion occurred as police personnel were trying to remove an explosive device.
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March - 16 
During a function in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, on March 16, the United Progressive Alliance Chairperson and Congress President, Sonia Gandhi, said the Government's doors were open for talks with Naxalite groups to find a lasting solution to the prob
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During a function in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, on March 16, the United Progressive Alliance Chairperson and Congress President, Sonia Gandhi, said the Government's doors were open for talks with Naxalite groups to find a lasting solution to the problem and urged them to give up violence "as it would led to no solution."
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March - 16 
In the State, during a search operation at Kudwan in Udhampur district, security forces’ recovered four kilograms of improvised explosive device (IED), three kilograms of RDX, one AK magazine, one AK round and AK rifle spare parts. In another search
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In the State, during a search operation at Kudwan in Udhampur district, security forces’ recovered four kilograms of improvised explosive device (IED), three kilograms of RDX, one AK magazine, one AK round and AK rifle spare parts. In another search operation at Loha Pahar in the Poonch district, they recovered two kilograms of explosive, one battery compartment and one antenna with chord. Two hand grenades, 21 AK rounds, one remote controlled IED, one anti-personnel mine, four 9mm rounds, one grenade and one AK rifle bayonet were recovered during another search operation at Mastan Dhara in Poonch district.
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March - 16 
On Mar 16, suspected People’s United liberation Front (PULF) terrorists were involved in two bomb attacks targeting two houses in the Irong Makha Leikai area of Imphal city. A statement by the outfit said that the attack was carried out on the houses
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On Mar 16, suspected People’s United liberation Front (PULF) terrorists were involved in two bomb attacks targeting two houses in the Irong Makha Leikai area of Imphal city. A statement by the outfit said that the attack was carried out on the houses of two civilians, alleged to be involved in drug trade, after they refused to heed to the outfit’s diktats.
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March - 16 
On March 16, Diganta Baruah alias Kesar Jyoti Saikia, ‘second commander’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)’s Enigma group and a bodyguard of the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Baruah, was killed in an encounter with the police at Nikhi
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On March 16, Diganta Baruah alias Kesar Jyoti Saikia, ‘second commander’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)’s Enigma group and a bodyguard of the ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’, Paresh Baruah, was killed in an encounter with the police at Nikhira village under Khairabari police station in the Udalguri district.
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March - 16 
On March 16, the Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, is reported to have said that the Government would not allow left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) to carry arms in Andhra Pradesh and added that "there is a broad agreement with Naxalites
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On March 16, the Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil, is reported to have said that the Government would not allow left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) to carry arms in Andhra Pradesh and added that "there is a broad agreement with Naxalites in ‘lot of areas’ and differences remained only on some issues, which should also be removed."
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March - 16 
President Pervez Musharraf, on March 16, urged the United States to support efforts aimed at resolving the Jammu and Kashmir issue in keeping with the aspirations of the Kashmiris. During a meeting with the visiting US Secretary of State, Condoleezza
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President Pervez Musharraf, on March 16, urged the United States to support efforts aimed at resolving the Jammu and Kashmir issue in keeping with the aspirations of the Kashmiris. During a meeting with the visiting US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, he reportedly indicated that normalization in South Asia would not be possible without the settlement of the ‘core dispute between Pakistan and India’.
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March - 16 
The Tripurainfo.com reported that on March 16, three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists were arrested by the Bangladesh Rifles personnel along with arms and ammunition from the Chunarghat area under Habiganj district of Bangladesh. The three,
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The Tripurainfo.com reported that on March 16, three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists were arrested by the Bangladesh Rifles personnel along with arms and ammunition from the Chunarghat area under Habiganj district of Bangladesh. The three, identified as Jenni Debbarma, Sujit Debbarma and Tinku Debbarma, had fled from the outfit’s base camp in Habiganj district.
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March - 16 
Two civilians were killed and 29 persons, including two soldiers, were wounded during a grenade attack by a terrorist at Rajouri town on March 16.
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Two civilians were killed and 29 persons, including two soldiers, were wounded during a grenade attack by a terrorist at Rajouri town on March 16.
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March - 16 
According to Daily Times, Dr. Amina Wadud, who is set to become the first Muslim woman to lead a Friday prayer to a mixed congregation on March 16, has received death threats, leading to a change of venue. Dr Wadud, who teaches Islamic Studies at Vir
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According to Daily Times, Dr. Amina Wadud, who is set to become the first Muslim woman to lead a Friday prayer to a mixed congregation on March 16, has received death threats, leading to a change of venue. Dr Wadud, who teaches Islamic Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, said the idea of having a woman imam (prayer leader) was not a revolutionary step, but a return to the true spirit of Islam. "Islam is growing, and it is an ongoing situation, and Muslims need to be proactive members of this experience," she said.
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March - 16 
According to Dawn, Police seized arms and ammunition being smuggled to Rawalpindi and arrested the vehicle driver, Abdul Majeed, on March 16-night. The seizure included 12 Kalashnikovs, four 8mm rifles, seven pistols, 42 chargers and 11,200 cartridge
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According to Dawn, Police seized arms and ammunition being smuggled to Rawalpindi and arrested the vehicle driver, Abdul Majeed, on March 16-night. The seizure included 12 Kalashnikovs, four 8mm rifles, seven pistols, 42 chargers and 11,200 cartridges of different bores.
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March - 16 
President Pervez Musharraf, on March 16, urged the United States to support efforts aimed at resolving the Jammu and Kashmir issue in keeping with the aspirations of the Kashmiris. During a meeting with the visiting US Secretary of State, Condoleezza
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President Pervez Musharraf, on March 16, urged the United States to support efforts aimed at resolving the Jammu and Kashmir issue in keeping with the aspirations of the Kashmiris. During a meeting with the visiting US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, he reportedly indicated that normalization in South Asia would not be possible without the settlement of the ‘core dispute between Pakistan and India’.
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March - 16 
A delayed Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) press release said that five Maoist insurgents were killed during security force (SF) operations at Siudanada ilaka in the Nawalparasi district on March 16. On the same day, a local Maoist ‘commander’ in the wester
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A delayed Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) press release said that five Maoist insurgents were killed during security force (SF) operations at Siudanada ilaka in the Nawalparasi district on March 16. On the same day, a local Maoist ‘commander’ in the western district of Myagdi, identified as Surat Sherchan alias Jagat, surrendered to the administration.
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March - 16 
Kantipur Online has reported that suspected Maoists detonated powerful explosives at the offices of Nepal Telecom Company, District Survey Office and District Forest Office in the eastern town of Inaruwa in Sunsari district on March 16. At the Teleco
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Kantipur Online has reported that suspected Maoists detonated powerful explosives at the offices of Nepal Telecom Company, District Survey Office and District Forest Office in the eastern town of Inaruwa in Sunsari district on March 16. At the Telecom building, the explosion caused damages worth Rupees 10 million. However, no casualties were reported in the above incidents.
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March - 16 
While addressing a joint press conference on March 16 in New Delhi, Indian Foreign Minister, Natwar Singh, and the visiting US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, indicated that they are in "complete agreement" that nothing short of full and early
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While addressing a joint press conference on March 16 in New Delhi, Indian Foreign Minister, Natwar Singh, and the visiting US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, indicated that they are in "complete agreement" that nothing short of full and early restoration of multiparty democracy in Nepal would satisfy them.
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March - 16 
According to Daily Star, a high-powered Government investigation has identified eight Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) cadres as responsible for the January 27-grenade attack on an Awami League meeting at Baidder Bazaar in the Habiganj district tha
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According to Daily Star, a high-powered Government investigation has identified eight Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) cadres as responsible for the January 27-grenade attack on an Awami League meeting at Baidder Bazaar in the Habiganj district that killed five people, including former finance minister Shah AMS Kibria, and injured 70 others. The report said the attack was aimed at ‘establishing dominance in the local politics of Habiganj’ as well as at ‘securing the local constituency’. Of the eight identified activists, six are currently in detention.
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March - 16 
The Tripurainfo.com reported that on March 16, three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists were arrested by the Bangladesh Rifles personnel along with arms and ammunition from the Chunarghat area under Habiganj district of Bangladesh. The three,
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The Tripurainfo.com reported that on March 16, three All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists were arrested by the Bangladesh Rifles personnel along with arms and ammunition from the Chunarghat area under Habiganj district of Bangladesh. The three, identified as Jenni Debbarma, Sujit Debbarma and Tinku Debbarma, had fled from the outfit’s base camp in Habiganj district.
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March - 16 
Two cadres of the proscribed Jamaat-ul-Mujaheedin were arrested from a mosque in the Sadar sub-district of Gaibandha district on March 16.
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Two cadres of the proscribed Jamaat-ul-Mujaheedin were arrested from a mosque in the Sadar sub-district of Gaibandha district on March 16.
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March - 17 
Assam Tribune, quoting the Minister of State for Home, Rockybul Hussain, has reported that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is yet to send its representatives for talks with the Government for preparing the ground rules for a formal c
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Assam Tribune, quoting the Minister of State for Home, Rockybul Hussain, has reported that the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is yet to send its representatives for talks with the Government for preparing the ground rules for a formal cease-fire agreement. Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on March 17, Hussain said that the NDFB has not responded to the Government’s letter requesting the outfit to send its representatives for talks.
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March - 17 
Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the Penna Ahobilam Area dalam (squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a Telegu Desam Party activist, Venkatramudu, at Jarutla Rampuram village in the Anantapur
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to the Penna Ahobilam Area dalam (squad) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a Telegu Desam Party activist, Venkatramudu, at Jarutla Rampuram village in the Anantapur district on March 17 after branding him as a police informer.
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March - 17 
On March 17, suspected terrorists reportedly shot dead Fayaz Ahmed Mahjoo alias Bitta Bijli, a former ‘district commander’ of the Al-Jehad outfit, who had recently been elected as a member of the Baramulla Municipal Council. Sources said that 40-year
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On March 17, suspected terrorists reportedly shot dead Fayaz Ahmed Mahjoo alias Bitta Bijli, a former ‘district commander’ of the Al-Jehad outfit, who had recently been elected as a member of the Baramulla Municipal Council. Sources said that 40-year-old Mahjoo was a Pakistan-trained terrorist who had functioned as ‘district commander’ for Al-Jehad in 1992-93. After his arrest and subsequent release from jail, Mahjoo had become a contractor. He contested and won the recent civic elections from Bag-e-Islam as an independent candidate. Later, he joined the Congress party.
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March - 17 
Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, declared on March 17 that India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will not be compromised. He also said that the special entry permit system for the forthcoming Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus will not pose any danger to
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Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, declared on March 17 that India’s position on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will not be compromised. He also said that the special entry permit system for the forthcoming Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus will not pose any danger to India’s security. Dr. Singh stated this in the Upper House of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) while responding to the Opposition members’ apprehension over replacing the system of passport and visa. The special entry permit system for the bus, to be flagged off on April 7, 2005, will in no way compromise India’s position on J&K, he assured the House.
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March - 17 
Security forces killed five terrorists during an encounter at Doninar and Sondbrari villages in the Verinag-Kokernag area of Anantnag district on March 17. One of the slain was later identified as Shakoor.
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Security forces killed five terrorists during an encounter at Doninar and Sondbrari villages in the Verinag-Kokernag area of Anantnag district on March 17. One of the slain was later identified as Shakoor.
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March - 17 
The police, during combing operations in the Nallamalla forest area, arrested 11 suspected Naxalites on March 17. Meanwhile, Prasad, a CPI-Maoist leader, reportedly warned that the Government would be responsible for the consequences if Maoists in Na
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The police, during combing operations in the Nallamalla forest area, arrested 11 suspected Naxalites on March 17. Meanwhile, Prasad, a CPI-Maoist leader, reportedly warned that the Government would be responsible for the consequences if Maoists in Nallamalla were harmed.
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March - 17 
According to Daily Times, the FC called in gunship helicopters for support and used heavy weapons against the tribesmen. Sources said the FC targeted localities, including the Hindu Mohalla (neighbourhood), and added that the number of fatalities cou
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According to Daily Times, the FC called in gunship helicopters for support and used heavy weapons against the tribesmen. Sources said the FC targeted localities, including the Hindu Mohalla (neighbourhood), and added that the number of fatalities could increase. Akbar Bugti claimed that a rocket hit one of his rooms and that the FC was targeting civilian areas in the city. The Government had started a full-fledged military operation in Balochistan, Akbar Bugti added. "They’ve started and we’ll see who’ll finish this game," he told AP by satellite phone from Dera Bugti. Meanwhile, Col. Rizwan Malik claimed the fighting commenced after Bugti tribesmen shot at trucks carrying FC personnel in the mountains of Sangsela. Intelligence sources reported that at least 16 tribesmen were killed in the clashes.
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March - 17 
The Federal Interior Minister, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, said in the National Assembly on March 17 that no military operation was going on in Balochistan nor will it take place in the future. While the opposition claimed that 70 civilians had died in
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The Federal Interior Minister, Aftab Ahmed Khan Sherpao, said in the National Assembly on March 17 that no military operation was going on in Balochistan nor will it take place in the future. While the opposition claimed that 70 civilians had died in Dera Bugti on March 17, the Minister challenged their claim saying that the loss of life was yet to be ascertained. Sherpao said that about 150 tribesmen opened fire on the Frontier Corps (FC) convoy near Sangsela and the latter retaliated in self-defence. He disclosed that the reinforcement convoy was also attacked and about 150 rockets were fired on the FC convoy from Dera Bugti Fort. He said 10 FC personnel were injured while the exact figures about loss of life on the tribesmen’s side are yet to be known.
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March - 17 
The Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and Bugti tribesmen reportedly clashed with each other near Sangsela in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan province on March 17. While Bugti chief, Nawab Akbar Bugti, claimed that 50 civilians, including women an
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The Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and Bugti tribesmen reportedly clashed with each other near Sangsela in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan province on March 17. While Bugti chief, Nawab Akbar Bugti, claimed that 50 civilians, including women and children, were killed by the FC personnel, a spokesman for the latter said five FC personnel were killed and at least 19 sustained injuries. The Government is yet to confirm the FC death toll, but said at least five FC personnel were wounded and that Bugti tribesmen had laid siege to about 40 FC personnel, including Col. Rafaqat, and Dera Bugti District Coordination Officer, Abdul Samad Lasi.
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March - 17 
The Waziristan-based tribal militant, Abdullah Mehsud, responsible for the abduction of two Chinese engineers last year, is "safe and alive", his spokesperson claimed on March 17. Earlier, an unidentified spokesperson for Abdullah was quoted as sayin
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The Waziristan-based tribal militant, Abdullah Mehsud, responsible for the abduction of two Chinese engineers last year, is "safe and alive", his spokesperson claimed on March 17. Earlier, an unidentified spokesperson for Abdullah was quoted as saying on March 14 that he (Abdullah) had died on March 12 after being wounded in a gunfight with security forces’ on March 5. "I reject reports of Abdullah being dead," Mohammad Yousaf, spokesperson for the militant, told the BBC Urdu service. "Rumours about Abdullah’s death have been spread either by the government or miscreants for specific reasons," Yousaf claimed. "However, our jihad (struggle) will not stop by the ‘coming or going’ of anyone," he added.
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March - 17 
During a press conference in Kathmandu on March 17, vice-chairman of the Council of Ministers, Tulsi Giri, urged all political forces to work together in order to solve the current crisis and added, "It is obvious that we (the opposition parties and
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During a press conference in Kathmandu on March 17, vice-chairman of the Council of Ministers, Tulsi Giri, urged all political forces to work together in order to solve the current crisis and added, "It is obvious that we (the opposition parties and the government) have disagreements but we too have areas of agreements such as fighting terrorism and corruption." Giri rejected any plans to call Maoists for talks and said, "the government wanted Maoists to leave the jungles… and join the mainstream."
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March - 17 
During an interview with the BBC (Nepali Service), former Prime Minister and senior leader of Nepali Congress, Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, urged King Gyanendra to constitute an interim Government with a mandate to hold parliamentary elections within on
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During an interview with the BBC (Nepali Service), former Prime Minister and senior leader of Nepali Congress, Krishna Prasad Bhattarai, urged King Gyanendra to constitute an interim Government with a mandate to hold parliamentary elections within one year and added, "If the King initiates the process and requests me, I may consider being the head of the government."
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March - 17 
In an official statement released on March 17, the Government reiterated its prohibition on the publication of interviews, articles, news, information, opinion or personal views that directly or indirectly abet terrorism against the intent and the sp
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In an official statement released on March 17, the Government reiterated its prohibition on the publication of interviews, articles, news, information, opinion or personal views that directly or indirectly abet terrorism against the intent and the spirit of the Royal proclamation of February 1.
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March - 17 
On March 17, youth and student organizations affiliated to the five agitating political parties took out protest rallies in Kathmandu, Pokhra and Janakpur, demanding immediate restoration of democracy. The police reportedly arrested at least 15 demon
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On March 17, youth and student organizations affiliated to the five agitating political parties took out protest rallies in Kathmandu, Pokhra and Janakpur, demanding immediate restoration of democracy. The police reportedly arrested at least 15 demonstrators.
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March - 17 
Reports quoting the Chief District Officer of Sunsari district said Police have arrested seven Maoist insurgents, suspected to be involved in the attack on editor of Dharan, Khagendra Shrestha, in the eastern town of Dharan on March 17. Shrestha was
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Reports quoting the Chief District Officer of Sunsari district said Police have arrested seven Maoist insurgents, suspected to be involved in the attack on editor of Dharan, Khagendra Shrestha, in the eastern town of Dharan on March 17. Shrestha was attacked on March 15.
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March - 17 
The British Government has reportedly suspended part of the aid it had pledged to the Nepal Police, prison services and Prime Minister’s Office. In a statement, the British Minister for International Development, Gareth Thomas, said, "In the current
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The British Government has reportedly suspended part of the aid it had pledged to the Nepal Police, prison services and Prime Minister’s Office. In a statement, the British Minister for International Development, Gareth Thomas, said, "In the current environment we consider it inappropriate to continue support to Nepal" and added that Britain's assistance would continue to be reviewed in the light of recent political events.
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March - 17 
The Maoists detonated a bomb in the premises of the District Education Office in Nepalgunj on March 17. In another incident on the same day in Itahari, troops defused a ‘pressure cooker’ bomb planted by the insurgents in the transmission unit of the
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The Maoists detonated a bomb in the premises of the District Education Office in Nepalgunj on March 17. In another incident on the same day in Itahari, troops defused a ‘pressure cooker’ bomb planted by the insurgents in the transmission unit of the office of the Nepal Electricity Authority. Further, SFs deactivated a gas-cylinder-bomb kept by the Maoists near Shivashakti Oil Store in the Kanchanpur district.
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March - 17 
The United Nations (UN) and Nepal’s bilateral donors have urged the Government forces and Maoist insurgents to ensure that their activities do not trouble civilians while expressing concern over the safety of aid workers. In a statement released on M
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The United Nations (UN) and Nepal’s bilateral donors have urged the Government forces and Maoist insurgents to ensure that their activities do not trouble civilians while expressing concern over the safety of aid workers. In a statement released on March 17, the donors asked the concerned "to allow free, safe and unhindered access for all groups providing emergency, humanitarian and development assistance to people at risk, and to provide the necessary protection to the aid workers."
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March - 17 
The Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered three firearms and some ammunition from the Azimpur locality of capital Dhaka.
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The Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered three firearms and some ammunition from the Azimpur locality of capital Dhaka.
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March - 18 
All the five terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI), who had died in an encounter with the SFs in the Verinag-Kokernag area of Anantnag district on March 17, were identified on March 18. According to sources, those killed included ‘distri
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All the five terrorists of the Harkat-ul-Jehadi-e-Islami (HuJI), who had died in an encounter with the SFs in the Verinag-Kokernag area of Anantnag district on March 17, were identified on March 18. According to sources, those killed included ‘district commander’ Manzoor Ahmed Bhat alias Mudassar, Suhail Ahmed Wani alias Abu Muawiya, Shabir Ahmed Lone alias Faisal, Aijaz Ahmed Raina alias Gaznavi and Shakoor Bimla Gujjar. Four AK-56 rifles and a pistol were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 18 
On March 18, the police reportedly arrested four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after exchanging fire with them at the Adhaura foothills in the Rohtas district of Bihar. Police said
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On March 18, the police reportedly arrested four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) after exchanging fire with them at the Adhaura foothills in the Rohtas district of Bihar. Police said the arrested Naxalites are tribals and belong to the neighbouring State of Jharkhand.
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March - 18 
One student is reported to have died and eight others sustained injuries during a grenade explosion at a Government school, which also houses an army camp, in the Nadihal village of Baramulla district on March 18.
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One student is reported to have died and eight others sustained injuries during a grenade explosion at a Government school, which also houses an army camp, in the Nadihal village of Baramulla district on March 18.
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March - 18 
Security force (SF) personnel killed a terrorist during an encounter at Deedarpora Qaziabad in the Handwara area of Kupwara district.
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Security force (SF) personnel killed a terrorist during an encounter at Deedarpora Qaziabad in the Handwara area of Kupwara district.
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March - 18 
The CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze six buses — five in Nalgonda district and one in the Buttaigudem administrative division of West Godavari district. Separately, six armed Naxalites reportedly placed boulders across the road at Potunur junction in Nal
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The CPI-Maoist cadres set ablaze six buses — five in Nalgonda district and one in the Buttaigudem administrative division of West Godavari district. Separately, six armed Naxalites reportedly placed boulders across the road at Potunur junction in Nalgonda district, bringing traffic to a halt.
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March - 18 
The Hindu said the CPI-Maoist has formed 30-member platoons in the State by re-organising the Special Guerrilla Squads. Ten-member squads have been re-organised into sections and a strategy has been evolved to carry out mass attacks by platoons and i
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The Hindu said the CPI-Maoist has formed 30-member platoons in the State by re-organising the Special Guerrilla Squads. Ten-member squads have been re-organised into sections and a strategy has been evolved to carry out mass attacks by platoons and individual attacks by sections.
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March - 18 
Three suspected left wing extremists (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly shot dead a police personnel of the Balanagar police station on the Hyderabad-Bangalore National Highway No. 7 in Mahabubnaga
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Three suspected left wing extremists (also known as Naxalite) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly shot dead a police personnel of the Balanagar police station on the Hyderabad-Bangalore National Highway No. 7 in Mahabubnagar district on March 18. Subsequently, members of the District Police Officers Association staged a blockade on the highway. They raised slogans asking the Government to re-impose the ban on the CPI–Maoist outfit and also arrest its emissaries — Varavara Rao, Kalyan Rao and Gaddar.
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March - 18 
According to Daily Times, a fierce gun-battle between tribal insurgents and the Frontier Corps (FC) in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan province that ended early on March 18 left up to 31 people dead, including 10 FC personnel, and more than 70
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According to Daily Times, a fierce gun-battle between tribal insurgents and the Frontier Corps (FC) in the Dera Bugti district of Balochistan province that ended early on March 18 left up to 31 people dead, including 10 FC personnel, and more than 70 injured. An unnamed FC spokesperson said that at least 10 FC personnel were killed and 25 sustained injuries during the March 17-gunbattle in Dera Bugti. While denying reports that more then 50 people were killed in the clashes, he claimed that 21 tribal insurgents had died. However, independent sources said that at least 40 people were killed from both sides.
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March - 18 
An explosion occurred in Quetta near the Al-Gailani road. However, no casualties were reported.
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An explosion occurred in Quetta near the Al-Gailani road. However, no casualties were reported.
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March - 18 
At least two passengers of the Quetta and Lahore bound Chiltan Express trains were killed and nine others sustained injuries in two separate bomb explosions in the trains at the Mach and Mushkaf areas of Balochistan province on March 18. According to
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At least two passengers of the Quetta and Lahore bound Chiltan Express trains were killed and nine others sustained injuries in two separate bomb explosions in the trains at the Mach and Mushkaf areas of Balochistan province on March 18. According to The News, the first explosion occurred around 3.15pm (PST), in the 22-Up Chiltan Express heading for Quetta from Lahore, when the train was ready to resume its journey from Mach railway station to Quetta. One passenger was killed and four others wounded in this blast. The second bomb explosion occurred in the Lahore-bound 21-Down Chiltan Express in the Mushkaf area near Sibi, approximately 120 kilometers off the provincial capital Quetta, killing one person and injuring five others.
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March - 18 
In the province, tension prevailed in Dera Bugti amidst reports of firing incidents in the Sui area. As reported earlier, Frontier Corps and Bugti tribesmen had clashed in this area on March 17.
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In the province, tension prevailed in Dera Bugti amidst reports of firing incidents in the Sui area. As reported earlier, Frontier Corps and Bugti tribesmen had clashed in this area on March 17.
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March - 18 
Nawab Akbar Bugti, chief of the Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP), has claimed that at least 60 tribal people, mostly Hindu women and children, were killed. He also claimed that Government forces wanted to kill him during the clash between the FC personnel
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Nawab Akbar Bugti, chief of the Jamhoori Watan Party (JWP), has claimed that at least 60 tribal people, mostly Hindu women and children, were killed. He also claimed that Government forces wanted to kill him during the clash between the FC personnel and his armed guards.
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March - 18 
On March 18, a day of mourning was observed in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan to mourn the deaths of civilians in Dera Bugti. The alliance of four Baloch nationalist groups – the JWP, Balochistan National Party, National Party and Baloch Haq T
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On March 18, a day of mourning was observed in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan to mourn the deaths of civilians in Dera Bugti. The alliance of four Baloch nationalist groups – the JWP, Balochistan National Party, National Party and Baloch Haq Tawar— had given the call for mourning.
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March - 18 
One protester was killed and 24 others sustained injuries when the police shot at a demonstration in Sui on March 18. The protesters were demanding action against the army operation in Dera Bugti and adjacent areas a day earlier. The Government, howe
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One protester was killed and 24 others sustained injuries when the police shot at a demonstration in Sui on March 18. The protesters were demanding action against the army operation in Dera Bugti and adjacent areas a day earlier. The Government, however, denied the death claiming that only one protestor was injured. "More than 2,000 people organised a rally on Friday in Sui to mourn the death of innocent people killed in Thursday’s army operation, but law enforcement agencies shot at the demonstrators, killing Phong Bugti instantly and injuring 12 others," Rauf Khan Sasoli, a spokesperson for the Jamhoori Watan Party, told Daily Times.
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March - 18 
Police on March 18 arrested two suspected terrorists near Mono Nager on the GT Road in Punjab province and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition from their possession. District Police Officer, Zafar Iqbal Awan, disclosed at a press conference t
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Police on March 18 arrested two suspected terrorists near Mono Nager on the GT Road in Punjab province and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition from their possession. District Police Officer, Zafar Iqbal Awan, disclosed at a press conference that they had received information on a possible attempt to smuggle arms from the North West Frontier Province to Punjab by some terrorist group. The seizure included 180 hand-grenades, 21,415 bullets, 428 Kalashnikov magazines, 18 pistols, 26 AK-47 rifles and 23.97kg explosive material.
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March - 18 
Security agencies have reportedly arrested two suspects who allegedly threatened a high-ranking official of the United Nations designated in Pakistan, via e-mail. The suspects, belonging to a hitherto unknown group Lashkar-e-Mehdi, were arrested from
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Security agencies have reportedly arrested two suspects who allegedly threatened a high-ranking official of the United Nations designated in Pakistan, via e-mail. The suspects, belonging to a hitherto unknown group Lashkar-e-Mehdi, were arrested from the sector I-10 area, sources told Daily Times. The e-mail threatened the official with dire consequences if he continued to gather information on religious seminaries and underground ‘elements’ of the outlawed militant outfits.
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March - 18 
Terrorists in Pakistan remain committed to attacking US targets and it is a matter of time before the Al Qaeda or another group uses chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons, said the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director, Porter J
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Terrorists in Pakistan remain committed to attacking US targets and it is a matter of time before the Al Qaeda or another group uses chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons, said the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director, Porter J. Goss, on March 18, reported Daily Times. He said this while talking to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in his first public appearance as the Director.
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March - 18 
A meeting of the youth organizations affiliated to seven opposition political parties has decided to continue their protests in the Kathmandu valley on March 23 and countrywide protests on March 29, demanding restoration of peace and democracy in Nep
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A meeting of the youth organizations affiliated to seven opposition political parties has decided to continue their protests in the Kathmandu valley on March 23 and countrywide protests on March 29, demanding restoration of peace and democracy in Nepal.
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March - 18 
Nepal News has reported that the security forces’ have detained six Maoist insurgents, including a local ‘platoon commander’, Bhupendra Malla alias Karan, during search operations launched in the far-western Kailali district between February 24 and M
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Nepal News has reported that the security forces’ have detained six Maoist insurgents, including a local ‘platoon commander’, Bhupendra Malla alias Karan, during search operations launched in the far-western Kailali district between February 24 and March 10.
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March - 18 
On March 18, the Minister for Education and Sports, Radha Krishna Mainali, while stating that suspension of aid from donors would bolster terrorism added, "The confusion might have surfaced due to lack of diplomatic efforts to raise national agenda a
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On March 18, the Minister for Education and Sports, Radha Krishna Mainali, while stating that suspension of aid from donors would bolster terrorism added, "The confusion might have surfaced due to lack of diplomatic efforts to raise national agenda at the international level… and most of them were yet to be resolved."
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March - 18 
The Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Sun Heping, has reportedly condemned the Maoist insurgents’ violent and destructive activities against civilians and development infrastructures. According to him, "being a close neighbour China is worried about anti-
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The Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Sun Heping, has reportedly condemned the Maoist insurgents’ violent and destructive activities against civilians and development infrastructures. According to him, "being a close neighbour China is worried about anti-government rebellion in Nepal."
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March - 18 
The US Ambassador to Nepal, James F Moriarty, while emphasizing upon unity among political parties to resolve the current situation said that though the United States military aid to Nepal has been suspended momentarily, the development assistance wi
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The US Ambassador to Nepal, James F Moriarty, while emphasizing upon unity among political parties to resolve the current situation said that though the United States military aid to Nepal has been suspended momentarily, the development assistance will continue.
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March - 18 
The United News of Bangladesh has reported that a local ‘commander’ of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Mashud, was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and the police at village Kasba-Bhatpa
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The United News of Bangladesh has reported that a local ‘commander’ of the Janajuddha faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Mashud, was killed in an encounter between his accomplices and the police at village Kasba-Bhatpara in the Meherpur district on March 18. Mashud, hailing from village Hardi in the Chuadanga district, was reportedly an accused in six murder cases, including the murders of the Gangni Municipal Chairman and the Workers Party leader, Bablu.
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March - 19 
A youth, identified as Raj Kumar, was wounded during a landmine explosion on the banks of river Chalas in Poonch district.
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A youth, identified as Raj Kumar, was wounded during a landmine explosion on the banks of river Chalas in Poonch district.
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March - 19 
According to New Indian Express, Yadanna, who had earlier served as CPI-Maoist ‘Warangal and Khammam district committees secretary’, was allegedly involved in 10 killings. He was also suspected to have been involved in the blasting of the Hanamkonda
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According to New Indian Express, Yadanna, who had earlier served as CPI-Maoist ‘Warangal and Khammam district committees secretary’, was allegedly involved in 10 killings. He was also suspected to have been involved in the blasting of the Hanamkonda police station in 2000.
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March - 19 
During an encounter with the police at the forest area near Andugulamedi village in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on March 19, Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘North Telangana Special Zonal Committee’ member, Damera Vijaykuma
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During an encounter with the police at the forest area near Andugulamedi village in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on March 19, Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘North Telangana Special Zonal Committee’ member, Damera Vijaykumar Swamy alias Yadanna, and three of his associates, suspected to be ‘special squad’ members, were killed. Superintendent of Police, Stephen Ravindra, said the Maoists first fired at the police party forcing the latter to retaliate. An AK-47 of Yadanna and some other weapons were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 19 
In the State, the troops recovered two AK rifles, 157 rounds of AK ammunition, 38 rounds of Pika ammunition, 10 electric detonators, 12 grenade launchers and one RPG booster from a cemented water tank in the Kanya area of Rajouri district.
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In the State, the troops recovered two AK rifles, 157 rounds of AK ammunition, 38 rounds of Pika ammunition, 10 electric detonators, 12 grenade launchers and one RPG booster from a cemented water tank in the Kanya area of Rajouri district.
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March - 19 
One unidentified terrorist was killed and two soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter in the Harni forest area of Poonch district. While two terrorists managed to escape, one AK rifle, three magazines, one wireless set, a large quantity of bl
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One unidentified terrorist was killed and two soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter in the Harni forest area of Poonch district. While two terrorists managed to escape, one AK rifle, three magazines, one wireless set, a large quantity of blankets, LPG cylinders and some eatables were recovered from the from the incident site. Separately, another terrorist belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit was killed by the security forces’ during an encounter in the Mendhar area of Poonch district. One AK-47 rifle, three magazines, and 20 rounds of AK ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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March - 19 
Six persons were reportedly wounded when suspected Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants lobbed a Chinese grenade in the heart of Diphu town of Karbi Anglong district in Assam on March 19.
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Six persons were reportedly wounded when suspected Karbi Longri NC Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants lobbed a Chinese grenade in the heart of Diphu town of Karbi Anglong district in Assam on March 19.
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March - 19 
The Andhra Pradesh Home Minister, K Jana Reddy, stated in Mahboobagar district on March 19 that the question of holding talks with the Maoists would be considered only if they laid down arms.
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The Andhra Pradesh Home Minister, K Jana Reddy, stated in Mahboobagar district on March 19 that the question of holding talks with the Maoists would be considered only if they laid down arms.
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March - 19 
The Guwahati City police arrested a hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, Manoranjan Ray Choudhury alias Babu alias Mongol Bora, on March 19. Hailing from Hadigaon village in the Goalpara district, he was allegedly involved in a
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The Guwahati City police arrested a hardcore United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist, Manoranjan Ray Choudhury alias Babu alias Mongol Bora, on March 19. Hailing from Hadigaon village in the Goalpara district, he was allegedly involved in a number of illegal activities in the guise of a businessman.
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March - 19 
The outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has reportedly asked for a formal letter from the Government of India, clarifying its position regarding an invitation for possible peace talks. The outfit’s message was conveyed by noted Assamese l
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The outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has reportedly asked for a formal letter from the Government of India, clarifying its position regarding an invitation for possible peace talks. The outfit’s message was conveyed by noted Assamese litterateur, Dr Mamoni Raisom Goswami, to the National Security Adviser, M K Narayanan, in New Delhi on March 19. Goswami told Assam Tribune that the ULFA had sought a reply to its ‘Chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa’s letter to the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.
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March - 19 
Three Nagaland Police deserters have landed up at the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) headquarters Camp Hebron along with arms and ammunition, Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, told the Legislative Assembly on March 19. He i
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Three Nagaland Police deserters have landed up at the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) headquarters Camp Hebron along with arms and ammunition, Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, told the Legislative Assembly on March 19. He informed the House that all the three police personnel, who deserted the force from Zunheboto on January 26, were dismissed from service while nine others were arrested and suspended in this connection. The Chief Minister also disclosed that the deserters first went to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang (NSCN-K) camp at Surohoto to join the outfit, but they were not taken in because they could not fulfill the outfit’s demand for money. Later, they went to Hebron and joined the NSCN-IM along with arms and ammunition.
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March - 19 
Three recently elected councilors of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), including a woman, had a narrow escape when terrorists made an attempt to kill them in the Baramulla town on March 19. As reported earlier, on March 17, terrorists had s
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Three recently elected councilors of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), including a woman, had a narrow escape when terrorists made an attempt to kill them in the Baramulla town on March 19. As reported earlier, on March 17, terrorists had shot dead the elected councilor of Ward No: 7 and a Congress party activist, Fayaz Ahmed Mahjoo, at the Mir Sahib locality in Baramulla town.
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March - 19 
Two counter-insurgents, identified as Farooq Ahmed Wani alias Farooq Hazara and Ali Mohammad Sofi, were reportedly shot dead by terrorists, one after another, in the Narbal locality bordering the Budgam, Srinagar and Baramulla districts on March 19.
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Two counter-insurgents, identified as Farooq Ahmed Wani alias Farooq Hazara and Ali Mohammad Sofi, were reportedly shot dead by terrorists, one after another, in the Narbal locality bordering the Budgam, Srinagar and Baramulla districts on March 19.
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March - 19 
According to Nation, hundreds of people fled their homes in the Dera Bugti town of Balochistan province on March 19, fearing renewed clashes between the troops and tribal insurgents and after a tribal chief warned them to take care of their own safet
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According to Nation, hundreds of people fled their homes in the Dera Bugti town of Balochistan province on March 19, fearing renewed clashes between the troops and tribal insurgents and after a tribal chief warned them to take care of their own safety. Balochistan Government spokesperson, Raziq Bugti, said the exodus was sparked off after Nawab Akbar Bugti told officials and paramilitary forces to leave. District administrator, Abdul Samad Lasi, said 90 percent of the Dera Bugti population had left the town. Lasi added that at least 1,500-armed Bugti insurgents have taken up positions in the mountains outside the town and were waiting for an order to attack. As reported earlier, fierce gun battles between the tribal insurgents and troops in the area have killed at least 30 people and wounded more than 70.
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March - 19 
At least 50 people were reportedly killed and over 100 others sustained injuries on March 19 when a bomb explosion occurred at a crowded gathering near the shrine of a Shia saint at Fatehpur village in the Jhal Magsi district of Balochistan province.
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At least 50 people were reportedly killed and over 100 others sustained injuries on March 19 when a bomb explosion occurred at a crowded gathering near the shrine of a Shia saint at Fatehpur village in the Jhal Magsi district of Balochistan province. Between 10,000 and 20,000 people had gathered for an annual Urs celebrations at the shrine of Hazrat Rakehl Shah, and many were having their evening meals when the bomb exploded, said Syed Kami Shah, brother of the shrine’s custodian. He also said that the death toll might rise to 100. A second unexploded bomb was later found near the shrine shortly after the first device detonated, according to The News.
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March - 19 
In the province on March 19, four persons were reportedly wounded during two bomb blasts in the Turbat town of Kechh district while an explosion also occurred in the capital Quetta. According to reports, a bomb blast occurred near a FC camp in Turbat
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In the province on March 19, four persons were reportedly wounded during two bomb blasts in the Turbat town of Kechh district while an explosion also occurred in the capital Quetta. According to reports, a bomb blast occurred near a FC camp in Turbat town, destroying the power lines and a transformer, consequently disrupting power supply in the area. Another bomb, planted close to the wall of the Irrigation office, exploded injuring four people. Naseebullah Khattak, Sub-Inspector of Turbat Police Station, said that these blasts occurred within a span of a few minutes. Meanwhile, a bomb exploded on the Smangli Road in Quetta without causing any damage.
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March - 19 
The Federal Interior Minister, Aftab Sherpao, stated at a press conference in Islamabad that casualty figures claimed by tribesmen were ‘exaggerated’ and ‘baseless’. Sherpao said 21 civilians, including two Hindus, have been killed in the clashes whi
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The Federal Interior Minister, Aftab Sherpao, stated at a press conference in Islamabad that casualty figures claimed by tribesmen were ‘exaggerated’ and ‘baseless’. Sherpao said 21 civilians, including two Hindus, have been killed in the clashes while 34 have been injured, contrary to the claims of tribal leader, Nawab Akbar Bugti, who put the figure of killed at 60 with 150 injured. Eight troops died and 23 sustained injuries during the clashes, according to the Minister. The Minister while denying any plan to conduct army operations in Balochistan added that the paramilitary forces were capable enough to cope with the situation. "We plan no military operation in Dera Bugti but the Army troops present in Sui area are being moved to protect Sui gas installations and the FC personnel present there have been relieved," said Sherpao. He also disclosed that Bugti tribesmen had fired 200 rockets upon the Frontier Corps (FC) personnel, including 107 MM free flight-rockets.
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March - 19 
While the Government is yet to ascertain if the incident was sectarian in nature, Daura Khan Baloch, a spokesperson of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has reportedly claimed responsibility for the blast.
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While the Government is yet to ascertain if the incident was sectarian in nature, Daura Khan Baloch, a spokesperson of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has reportedly claimed responsibility for the blast.
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March - 19 
On March 19, the alliance of seven political parties and student organizations demanded the withdrawal of SF personnel from educational institutions and threatened the Government with a strong agitation programme if their demand was not met.
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On March 19, the alliance of seven political parties and student organizations demanded the withdrawal of SF personnel from educational institutions and threatened the Government with a strong agitation programme if their demand was not met.
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March - 19 
The Press Trust of India has reported that seven political activists were arrested from the Taplejung district in east Nepal on March 19 for conducting an interaction programme opposing the February 1 royal takeover. The seven, including Nepali Congr
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The Press Trust of India has reported that seven political activists were arrested from the Taplejung district in east Nepal on March 19 for conducting an interaction programme opposing the February 1 royal takeover. The seven, including Nepali Congress Taplejung vice-chairman Dipendra Sendang and Nepal Communist Party district committee member Surendra Samsohang, were arrested from the premises of Pathibhara college, according to Gorkhapatra.
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March - 20 
According to Ranchi Express, a former People’s War Group (PWG) ‘area commander’, Sharwan Kumar Vishwakarma alias Santosh Kumar, and his associate were arrested at Manjhiaon in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand on March 20. The police also recovered on
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According to Ranchi Express, a former People’s War Group (PWG) ‘area commander’, Sharwan Kumar Vishwakarma alias Santosh Kumar, and his associate were arrested at Manjhiaon in the Garhwa district of Jharkhand on March 20. The police also recovered one country-made pistol, six live cartridges and one motorcycle from their possession.
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March - 20 
On March 20, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two persons branding them as police informers in two separate incidents in Andhra Pradesh. In the Medak district, they reportedly b
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On March 20, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two persons branding them as police informers in two separate incidents in Andhra Pradesh. In the Medak district, they reportedly beat to death an ex-Naxalite at Pallepahad village and separately, the Maoists shot dead Ryapalli Sreenu and assaulted six others on the same charge at Banala in the Mahabubnagar district.
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March - 20 
Suspected Naxalites belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janashakthi) group set ablaze a State Road Transport Corporation bus at Garshakurthi village in the Karimnagar district on March 20.
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Suspected Naxalites belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janashakthi) group set ablaze a State Road Transport Corporation bus at Garshakurthi village in the Karimnagar district on March 20.
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March - 20 
The body of a civilian, Mubarik Hussain, was recovered from the Batote area of Doda district. Police suspect that he may have been abducted and later killed by the terrorists.
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The body of a civilian, Mubarik Hussain, was recovered from the Batote area of Doda district. Police suspect that he may have been abducted and later killed by the terrorists.
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March - 20 
The bullet riddled body of an over-ground worker of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Kalu, was recovered from the Kalaban area of Rajouri district on March 20. He was reportedly working as a guide of the LeT in the district.
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The bullet riddled body of an over-ground worker of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), identified as Kalu, was recovered from the Kalaban area of Rajouri district on March 20. He was reportedly working as a guide of the LeT in the district.
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March - 20 
The CPI-Maoist ‘Andhra-Orissa Border Area Special Zonal Committee secretary’, Sudhakar, cautioned the tribal youth against joining the Visakhapatnam district police-proposed ‘Girijan battalion’, describing it as ‘an allurement aimed at violent oppres
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The CPI-Maoist ‘Andhra-Orissa Border Area Special Zonal Committee secretary’, Sudhakar, cautioned the tribal youth against joining the Visakhapatnam district police-proposed ‘Girijan battalion’, describing it as ‘an allurement aimed at violent oppression of the Maoists’.
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March - 20 
the police arrested three persons along with some improvised explosive devices in Guwahati. The trio has reportedly confessed to having made explosives and handing them over to the Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) cadres.
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the police arrested three persons along with some improvised explosive devices in Guwahati. The trio has reportedly confessed to having made explosives and handing them over to the Surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) cadres.
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March - 20 
The troops neutralised a terrorist hideout in the Rajada village of Poonch district and recovered five rocket projectile grenade bombs and four 62-mm mortar bombs. Troops also neutralised another hideout in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district an
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The troops neutralised a terrorist hideout in the Rajada village of Poonch district and recovered five rocket projectile grenade bombs and four 62-mm mortar bombs. Troops also neutralised another hideout in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district and sized one pika gun and belted ammunition. Further, one polythene bag containing 383 AK rounds, 17 UBGL grenades and 500 grams of RDX were recovered from a hideout at Katamal forest in Rajouri district. Separately, another hideout was neutralised in the Dodasan area of Rajouri district and 12 UBGL grenades, 50 rounds, one RPG booster and two AK rifles were recovered. However, no one was arrested during these operations.
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March - 20 
The troops unearthed a cache of arms recently at Simta in the Nalbari district, according to Sentinel. One 12 bore rifle, one bold action rifle, four 22 revolver, one .36 revolver, two 12 bore pistols, some Chinese hand grenades, four radio sets, 12
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The troops unearthed a cache of arms recently at Simta in the Nalbari district, according to Sentinel. One 12 bore rifle, one bold action rifle, four 22 revolver, one .36 revolver, two 12 bore pistols, some Chinese hand grenades, four radio sets, 12 bore and 22 cartridges were recovered from a wooden box covered with plastic sheets which was buried near Dhira Milanpur village under Patacharkuchi police station.
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March - 20 
Three women Naxalites reportedly surrendered before the Vizianagaram district police Chief, Swati Lakra, on March 20. Separately, in Nizamabad district, a CPI-Maoist cadre surrendered before the Circle Inspector, Venkat Reddy, at Dichpally on the sam
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Three women Naxalites reportedly surrendered before the Vizianagaram district police Chief, Swati Lakra, on March 20. Separately, in Nizamabad district, a CPI-Maoist cadre surrendered before the Circle Inspector, Venkat Reddy, at Dichpally on the same day due to health reasons.
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March - 20 
While refuting claims that his country’s soil was being used by terrorists from India’s Northeast, the Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner, Touhid Hossain, said on March 20 in Shillong that an invitation sent to New Delhi two years ago to assess the
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While refuting claims that his country’s soil was being used by terrorists from India’s Northeast, the Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner, Touhid Hossain, said on March 20 in Shillong that an invitation sent to New Delhi two years ago to assess the ground realities still remained ‘unaddressed’. Addressing the media after his three-day tour of Meghalaya, he said India’s plea for the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorist Anup Chetia’s extradition was a court case, and added, "The matter is sub-judice. Nothing can be done now."
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March - 20 
A spokesperson for the little-known Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), who identified himself as Colonel Doda, called the Quetta Press Club and claimed responsibility for the two bomb blasts in Turbat. Four people were wounded and a power-line and a Gove
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A spokesperson for the little-known Baloch Liberation Front (BLF), who identified himself as Colonel Doda, called the Quetta Press Club and claimed responsibility for the two bomb blasts in Turbat. Four people were wounded and a power-line and a Government office damaged in three separate bomb blasts in Turbat on March 19.
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March - 20 
According to Daily Times, more than 3,000 Government employees and their families escaped on March 19 in vehicles under FC escort from Dera Bugti after a 16-hour battle between the tribesmen and FC personnel on March 17. The Governor said up to 45 pe
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According to Daily Times, more than 3,000 Government employees and their families escaped on March 19 in vehicles under FC escort from Dera Bugti after a 16-hour battle between the tribesmen and FC personnel on March 17. The Governor said up to 45 people, including eight soldiers, were killed in the fighting. On March 20, about 3,000 people, primarily women and children of the Bugti tribesmen, also left the town because they fear fresh fighting, said district administrator Abdul Samad Lasi. "The situation in Dera Bugti is very tense. You can expect anything (to happen)," Lasi told Daily Times. Citing intelligence reports, Lasi said about 5,000 armed Bugti tribesmen had taken up position on mountains near the town and that FC personnel were ranged against them.
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March - 20 
Bugti tribesmen have surrounded at least 300 Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and Government officials at a base in the Dera Bugti area where fears of fresh fighting between the tribesmen and troops have forced thousands of residents to flee for safety,
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Bugti tribesmen have surrounded at least 300 Frontier Corps (FC) personnel and Government officials at a base in the Dera Bugti area where fears of fresh fighting between the tribesmen and troops have forced thousands of residents to flee for safety, Balochistan Governor, Awais Ahmed Ghani, said in Quetta on March 20. The tribesmen have set up roadblocks and dug trenches along roads into Dera Bugti, the Governor said.
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March - 20 
The AFP has reported that a suspected Pakistani suicide bomber, who planned to target foreign troops and senior Afghan officials, has been arrested in the southeastern Khost province of Afghanistan. "We arrested a Pakistani national Shahbaz on Friday
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The AFP has reported that a suspected Pakistani suicide bomber, who planned to target foreign troops and senior Afghan officials, has been arrested in the southeastern Khost province of Afghanistan. "We arrested a Pakistani national Shahbaz on Friday [March 18] near Khost city after a tip off that some foreign suicide bombers have entered the province," Khost border forces commander, Almar Gull Mangal, told AFP. "Shahbaz has confessed coming to Afghanistan with a five-member group four days prior to his arrest and was looking for coalition and high-ranking Afghan targets to carry out suicide attacks," Mangal said.
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March - 20 
The Police said on March 20 that they were investigating whether a suicide bomber had detonated a powerful bomb that killed at least 50 devotees at a shrine in the Fatehpur village of Jhal Magsi district in Balochistan province on March 19. Baluchist
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The Police said on March 20 that they were investigating whether a suicide bomber had detonated a powerful bomb that killed at least 50 devotees at a shrine in the Fatehpur village of Jhal Magsi district in Balochistan province on March 19. Baluchistan police chief, Choudhury Muhammad Yaqub, said, "We are trying to ascertain whether it was a suicide bombing, because the body of a man close to the blast site had been ripped into small pieces." No one has claimed responsibility for the attack thus far. It could have been related to sectarian violence or be the handiwork of Baloch insurgents, Yaqub added. It could also have been targeted at the custodian of the shrine, Sadiq Ali Shah, who escaped unhurt, he said. Shah has been in a dispute with relatives over the custody of the shrine and last year survived an assassination attempt, Yaqub claimed.
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March - 20 
According to Kathmandu Post, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel shot dead two Maoist insurgents, identified as Ramjulum Yadav alias Birupan and Dilip Yadav alias Dilpa, during operations at the Gadha area and another insurgent, Satma Raya, at Mo
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According to Kathmandu Post, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) personnel shot dead two Maoist insurgents, identified as Ramjulum Yadav alias Birupan and Dilip Yadav alias Dilpa, during operations at the Gadha area and another insurgent, Satma Raya, at Mohanpur in the Siraha district on March 20. Two pistols, some bullets, socket bombs and explosives were recovered from the incident sites.
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March - 20 
At least three children were injured during a bomb blast allegedly triggered by suspected insurgents at Dhangadi Bazaar in the Kailali district on March 20.
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At least three children were injured during a bomb blast allegedly triggered by suspected insurgents at Dhangadi Bazaar in the Kailali district on March 20.
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March - 20 
During a programme on March 20, Vice-chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kirti Nidhi Bista, claimed that Nepalis would not die if foreign donors stopped assistance and added, "Nepal is self reliant and can survive by itself without the foreign assi
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During a programme on March 20, Vice-chairman of the Council of Ministers, Kirti Nidhi Bista, claimed that Nepalis would not die if foreign donors stopped assistance and added, "Nepal is self reliant and can survive by itself without the foreign assistance." Former army chief and member of the Raj Parishad Standing Committee, Sachchit Shumsher Rana, reportedly said that Nepal would not bow down to the international community and added, "In case Britain, America and India completely stop military aid to Nepal, we will have to take the Chinese offer." During a meeting in the Banke district, the Chinese envoy to Nepal, Sun Heping, stated that the Chinese position on Nepal would not change despite changes in the regional and international situation and added, "China will always remain a sincere and trustworthy neighbor of Nepal as it wants to see peace, stability and prosperity here."
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March - 20 
Over 300 political leaders and cadres were arrested during a nationwide ‘civil disobedience’ programme called by the Nepali Congress on March 20.
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Over 300 political leaders and cadres were arrested during a nationwide ‘civil disobedience’ programme called by the Nepali Congress on March 20.
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March - 20 
A suspected terrorist, identified as Mohammed Shahajan, was arrested from the Majir Ghat area in Chittagong district on March 20.
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A suspected terrorist, identified as Mohammed Shahajan, was arrested from the Majir Ghat area in Chittagong district on March 20.
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March - 20 
The police on March 20 pressed charges against 10 activists and leaders of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for their alleged role in the grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) rally in Habiganj district on January 27. Former finance min
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The police on March 20 pressed charges against 10 activists and leaders of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for their alleged role in the grenade attack on an Awami League (AL) rally in Habiganj district on January 27. Former finance minister, Shah AMS Kibria, and four AL activists were killed and at least 70 persons sustained injuries during the attack. Police have arrested eight of them while the other two, Kajal Mia and Muhibur Rahman, are absconding. The charge-sheet identified Habiganj district BNP Vice-president, AKM Abdul Quaiyum, as the mastermind, according to Daily Star.
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March - 21 
According to Daily Excelsior, a front ranking Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Nazir Ahmed Khan alias Muslim Inqilabi, was arrested on March 21 from a village near Kaliachak in the Malda district of West Bengal by the joint squad of the West Bengal a
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According to Daily Excelsior, a front ranking Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, Nazir Ahmed Khan alias Muslim Inqilabi, was arrested on March 21 from a village near Kaliachak in the Malda district of West Bengal by the joint squad of the West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police. Two persons were also arrested for giving shelter to Nazir Ahmed. Police said he had been charged with killing 18 people, including a Major of the Army in J&K. Nazir, who hailed from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), allegedly came to Malda from Mumbai to cross over to Bangladesh to avoid the police.
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March - 21 
In J&K, two cadres of the Tehrik-e-Jehadi Islami outfit surrendered before the security forces’ at Dhara Sangla in the Surankote area of Poonch district on March 21. They were identified as ‘district commander’ Rashid Sikander and Mumtaz Ahmed alias
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In J&K, two cadres of the Tehrik-e-Jehadi Islami outfit surrendered before the security forces’ at Dhara Sangla in the Surankote area of Poonch district on March 21. They were identified as ‘district commander’ Rashid Sikander and Mumtaz Ahmed alias Sher Khan. The duo also handed over two AK 47 rifles, eleven magazines, four grenades, two wireless sets and 242 rounds of ammunition to the police.
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March - 21 
The Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh, informed the Legislative Assembly on March 21 that his Government would send feelers to the outlawed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) to initiate peace talks, but ruled out the possibility of invo
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The Manipur Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh, informed the Legislative Assembly on March 21 that his Government would send feelers to the outlawed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) to initiate peace talks, but ruled out the possibility of involving a third party in the process. Singh told legislators during Question Hour that the outfit had put forward a four-point proposal during February 2004 to resolve the conflict in Manipur. "However, the involvement of a third party in the negotiation is not necessary," he said.
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March - 21 
The UNLF has asked for a plebiscite under UN supervision, the withdrawal of the army, surrender of weapons by the outfit to peacekeepers deployed after the army withdraws and handing over political power on the basis of the result of the plebiscite.
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The UNLF has asked for a plebiscite under UN supervision, the withdrawal of the army, surrender of weapons by the outfit to peacekeepers deployed after the army withdraws and handing over political power on the basis of the result of the plebiscite. "The militants can talk to the Centre or negotiate with the state government to prepare the ground. There should be no pre-condition and the negotiation is to be held under the framework of the Indian Constitution," said the Chief Minister.
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March - 21 
The Vizianagaram district police chief, Swati Lakra, said on March 21 the police unearthed some highly explosive material from the Kurupam administrative division. Biddika Paintho of the ‘Kondabaridi area committee’ of the Communist Party of India-Ma
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The Vizianagaram district police chief, Swati Lakra, said on March 21 the police unearthed some highly explosive material from the Kurupam administrative division. Biddika Paintho of the ‘Kondabaridi area committee’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist had planted five landmines and one directional mine within a radius of 25 metres on the road between Chapariguda and Valagamanuguda villages to inflict heavy casualties on police personnel visiting interior tribal hamlets, she added.
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March - 21 
A bomb blast is reported to have damaged a mosque and a Madrassa (seminary) at Usta Mohammed, a township in the Jaffarabad district of Balochistan province, on March 21. The police arrested three brothers, allegedly members of a banned religious orga
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A bomb blast is reported to have damaged a mosque and a Madrassa (seminary) at Usta Mohammed, a township in the Jaffarabad district of Balochistan province, on March 21. The police arrested three brothers, allegedly members of a banned religious organisation, in connection with the blast. Police sources said the arrested were also allegedly involved in other bomb blasts in Balochistan and Kandhkot. "Initial investigation shows that they were making a bomb and wanted to attack an organisation of their opponents," said Shahbaz Khan, a local police official.
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March - 21 
A case has reportedly been registered against Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, his grandson Sardar Bramdagh Bugti and 150 others at the Dera Bugti police station. According to the District Coordination Officer of Dera Bugti, Samad Lasi, the case has been lodg
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A case has reportedly been registered against Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, his grandson Sardar Bramdagh Bugti and 150 others at the Dera Bugti police station. According to the District Coordination Officer of Dera Bugti, Samad Lasi, the case has been lodged by Frontier Corps (FC), for attacking an FC convoy, killing and injuring FC personnel, destroying national installations and disrupting law and order on March 17. However, he informed that no one had been arrested.
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March - 21 
Suspected insurgents triggered a powerful explosion targeting an electric pylon in the Nushki area of Balochistan on March 21. Consequently, power supply was disrupted in the area between Nushki and Kashngi.
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Suspected insurgents triggered a powerful explosion targeting an electric pylon in the Nushki area of Balochistan on March 21. Consequently, power supply was disrupted in the area between Nushki and Kashngi.
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March - 21 
During an interview to the British Broadcasting Corporation (Nepali Service) on March 21, former Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, rejected the dialogue offer made by the vice chairman, Tulsi Giri, saying that he is in favour of direct talks with t
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During an interview to the British Broadcasting Corporation (Nepali Service) on March 21, former Prime Minister, Sher Bahadur Deuba, rejected the dialogue offer made by the vice chairman, Tulsi Giri, saying that he is in favour of direct talks with the King to resolve the on-going political crisis.
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March - 21 
Insurgents bombed the building of the Employees’ Provident Fund Regional Office at Banke district on March 21. Further, official sources said that construction work at the Melamchi Drinking Water Project have come to a halt due to threats posed by th
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Insurgents bombed the building of the Employees’ Provident Fund Regional Office at Banke district on March 21. Further, official sources said that construction work at the Melamchi Drinking Water Project have come to a halt due to threats posed by the Maoists. A report from Sindhupalchowk district, where the project is based, said Maoists have pasted notices in public places setting conditions for the resumption of work.
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March - 21 
On March 21, the Council of Ministers dissolved the High-level Peace Committee (HPC) and its sub-committee formed by the then Sher Bahadur Deuba Government on August 12 and August 29, 2004, respectively. The HPC was headed by the then Prime Minister
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On March 21, the Council of Ministers dissolved the High-level Peace Committee (HPC) and its sub-committee formed by the then Sher Bahadur Deuba Government on August 12 and August 29, 2004, respectively. The HPC was headed by the then Prime Minister Deuba and the sub-committee was headed by the then Minister, Mohammad Mohsin.
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March - 21 
Reports quoting the Press Trust of India said that the Nepal Government has issued a note to foreign missions, including India, asking them to discharge their duty in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Convention and asked them not to meet
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Reports quoting the Press Trust of India said that the Nepal Government has issued a note to foreign missions, including India, asking them to discharge their duty in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Convention and asked them not to meet any political party leaders in.
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March - 21 
The Nepal Police has reportedly arrested over 180 protesters who participated in a rally organised by the five agitating political parties against the February 1 royal move across the country including in Gaighat, Bara, Nepalgunj, Birgunj, Dang, Pokh
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The Nepal Police has reportedly arrested over 180 protesters who participated in a rally organised by the five agitating political parties against the February 1 royal move across the country including in Gaighat, Bara, Nepalgunj, Birgunj, Dang, Pokhara, Tanahun and in Kathmandu on March 21.
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March - 21 
Three insurgents were killed in separate SF operations at Mahadevdanda in the Sindhuli district, Dalpur in the Kapilavastu district and Kalyan in the Surkhet district on March 21. SFs also recovered one pistol, six socket bombs, one pipe bomb and oth
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Three insurgents were killed in separate SF operations at Mahadevdanda in the Sindhuli district, Dalpur in the Kapilavastu district and Kalyan in the Surkhet district on March 21. SFs also recovered one pistol, six socket bombs, one pipe bomb and other explosives from these encounter sites.
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March - 21 
Two regional leaders of the Lal Pataka faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abdul Majid alias Jihad and Rafiqul Islam alias Tinu, were killed during an encounter with the police at Raninagar in the Naogaon district on Ma
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Two regional leaders of the Lal Pataka faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), identified as Abdul Majid alias Jihad and Rafiqul Islam alias Tinu, were killed during an encounter with the police at Raninagar in the Naogaon district on March 21. On the same day, a regional chief of the Biplabi Communist Party, Bashiruddin, was killed by the police at Kumarkhali in the Khustia district.
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March - 21 
According to defence sources, the incident occurred in the Theevuchenai area, on the fringes of Government-controlled areas and the LTTE-dominated areas on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa boarder.
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According to defence sources, the incident occurred in the Theevuchenai area, on the fringes of Government-controlled areas and the LTTE-dominated areas on the Batticaloa-Polonnaruwa boarder.
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March - 21 
At least two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during a clash with the rival faction headed by Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna in eastern Sri Lanka on March 21. Military spokesperson Daya Ratnayake said th
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At least two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed during a clash with the rival faction headed by Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna in eastern Sri Lanka on March 21. Military spokesperson Daya Ratnayake said three cadres of the rival faction were wounded during the clash in Welikanda, 25 km east of the town of Polonnaruwa. According to Daily News, among those injured was Mangalam Master, a close associate of ‘Colonel’ Karuna.
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March - 21 
At least two LTTE cadres were killed during a clash with the rival faction headed by Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna in the Theevuchenai area on March 21.
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At least two LTTE cadres were killed during a clash with the rival faction headed by Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias ‘Colonel’ Karuna in the Theevuchenai area on March 21.
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March - 22 
A group of ten left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the Janashakthi group are reported to have shot dead a former Naxalite, Ganti Devaiah, at Konaraopeta in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on March 22 after branding him a police
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A group of ten left-wing extremists (also called Naxalites) of the Janashakthi group are reported to have shot dead a former Naxalite, Ganti Devaiah, at Konaraopeta in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on March 22 after branding him a police informer. Devaiah, a ‘Jagtial Squad commander’, had surrendered along with 46 Janashakthi cadres two years ago.
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March - 22 
According to Daily Excelsior, three ‘commanders’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) outfits were killed during an encounter with the security forces at Chinar Mohalla in the Surankote area of Poonch district on March 22. Dep
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According to Daily Excelsior, three ‘commanders’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) outfits were killed during an encounter with the security forces at Chinar Mohalla in the Surankote area of Poonch district on March 22. Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rajouri-Poonch Range), S M Sahai, said the operation was launched based on information given by two terrorists, Rashid Sikander and Mumtaz Ahmed, who had surrendered in Surankote a day earlier. The slain terrorists have been identified as Asatullah alias Abu Umar, a ‘district commander’ of the LeT, Abu Talha alias M4, an ‘area commander’ of the TuM and Abu Mudassar, an ‘area commander’ of the LeT. Three AK-47 rifles, eight magazines, one radio set, one hand grenade and six diaries were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 22 
Ashiq Hussain Shah, a ‘company commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, was killed in a gun battle with the troops at Vail village in the Aeshmuqam area of Anantnag district. One AK rifle along with three magazines and a grenade launcher wer
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Ashiq Hussain Shah, a ‘company commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit, was killed in a gun battle with the troops at Vail village in the Aeshmuqam area of Anantnag district. One AK rifle along with three magazines and a grenade launcher were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 22 
At least 5,012 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from a coach in the New Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express train at Guwahati Railway Station on March 22. However, no one has been arrested in this connection so far. According to Sentinel, the Railwa
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At least 5,012 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from a coach in the New Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express train at Guwahati Railway Station on March 22. However, no one has been arrested in this connection so far. According to Sentinel, the Railway Police found an unclaimed briefcase at berth No. 4 of coach 8. Later, they also found four other briefcases from berth numbers 10 and 64 of the same coach. All the briefcases were packed with live ammunition of 7.62 BDR, 7.62 CTN and .303 rifles. Police said that 3,255 rounds of live ammunition of the 7.62 BDR category, 60 rounds of the 7.62 CTN category and 1,697 rounds of .303 rifles were found inside the briefcases.
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March - 22 
In Assam, the Police arrested two persons, Binode Sonowal and Dipen Bora, of Torani village under Borholla police station in the Jorhat district on March 22 for allegedly providing shelter to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres. The police
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In Assam, the Police arrested two persons, Binode Sonowal and Dipen Bora, of Torani village under Borholla police station in the Jorhat district on March 22 for allegedly providing shelter to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres. The police also arrested an ULFA cadre from Abhayapur village under the same police station along the Assam-Nagaland border.
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March - 22 
In Manipur, one Improvised Explosive Device, allegedly planted by unidentified terrorists to launch an attack upon security forces at Maibam Chingkok in the Bishnupur district, was defused.
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In Manipur, one Improvised Explosive Device, allegedly planted by unidentified terrorists to launch an attack upon security forces at Maibam Chingkok in the Bishnupur district, was defused.
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March - 22 
In the State, another former Naxalite, Pappula Mallesh, was shot dead by unidentified persons at Sarvail in the Nalgonda district, reported The Hindu. According to Officer on Special Duty, Ravinder, "Mallesh's name figured in a poster released by the
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In the State, another former Naxalite, Pappula Mallesh, was shot dead by unidentified persons at Sarvail in the Nalgonda district, reported The Hindu. According to Officer on Special Duty, Ravinder, "Mallesh's name figured in a poster released by the Rachakonda Tigers -- who work against Naxalites -- recently. We cannot say who killed him." Mallesh was a Naxalite for one year from 1997 and surrendered before the police next year.
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March - 22 
Suspected terrorists shot at and wounded a civilian, Mohammed Yousuf Sheikh, at Budasgam in the Anantnag district.
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Suspected terrorists shot at and wounded a civilian, Mohammed Yousuf Sheikh, at Budasgam in the Anantnag district.
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March - 22 
The Imphal Free Press has reported that unidentified terrorists attacked an Assam Rifles (AR) patrol party on March 22 in the Nungoi Mayai Leikai area of Manipur, killing one AR personnel. Unofficial reports added that a bullet-riddled body, suspecte
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The Imphal Free Press has reported that unidentified terrorists attacked an Assam Rifles (AR) patrol party on March 22 in the Nungoi Mayai Leikai area of Manipur, killing one AR personnel. Unofficial reports added that a bullet-riddled body, suspected to be one of the attackers, was also recovered from an adjacent area.
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March - 22 
A bomb explosion is reported to have blown a gas pipeline near Kambri Bridge in the Dhadar area of district Bolan in Balochistan province on March 22. An anonymous caller from the Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
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A bomb explosion is reported to have blown a gas pipeline near Kambri Bridge in the Dhadar area of district Bolan in Balochistan province on March 22. An anonymous caller from the Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 22 
According to Daily Times, a bomb exploded outside a guesthouse in the Shakai area of South Waziristan on March 22, damaging the main gate and the boundary wall. The guesthouse in owned by pro-Government tribal elder and former Federal Minister, Malik
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According to Daily Times, a bomb exploded outside a guesthouse in the Shakai area of South Waziristan on March 22, damaging the main gate and the boundary wall. The guesthouse in owned by pro-Government tribal elder and former Federal Minister, Malik Faridullah Khan.
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March - 22 
According to Daily Times, Nawab Akbar Bugti, chief of the Jamhoori Watan Party, has rejected proposals presented by the visiting parliamentary delegation that met him on March 22 in Dera Bugti. The 15-member delegation visited the Balochistan provinc
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According to Daily Times, Nawab Akbar Bugti, chief of the Jamhoori Watan Party, has rejected proposals presented by the visiting parliamentary delegation that met him on March 22 in Dera Bugti. The 15-member delegation visited the Balochistan province to ascertain the cause of clashes between the Frontier Constabulary (FC) and Bugti’s guards on March 17. The delegation reportedly presented him proposals to normalise the situation, which Bugti rejected, saying the Government should first improve the situation in Balochistan and arrest the FC personnel responsible for the March 17 incident. About meeting President Musharraf, Bugti said that he would not beg because "he isn’t weak".
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March - 22 
Two bomb explosions on the same day damaged a power line and a shop but caused no fatalities, according to an AFP report. While the first explosion targeted a steel workshop in Naushki district, another bomb exploded near the regional office of the A
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Two bomb explosions on the same day damaged a power line and a shop but caused no fatalities, according to an AFP report. While the first explosion targeted a steel workshop in Naushki district, another bomb exploded near the regional office of the Army-led Anti-Narcotics Force in the Turbat town.
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March - 22 
A Kathmandu Post report, quoting the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), said that at least nine Maoist insurgents were killed in separate incidents across the country. Security forces (SF) killed two Maoists at the Lekfarsa area in Surkhet district and anoth
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A Kathmandu Post report, quoting the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA), said that at least nine Maoist insurgents were killed in separate incidents across the country. Security forces (SF) killed two Maoists at the Lekfarsa area in Surkhet district and another at Ishma in the Gulmi district on March 22. On the same day, SF personnel shot dead two Maoists at Hulake and Dalpur in the Kapilavastu district and another insurgent at Arje in Gulmi district. In separate incidents, one insurgent each were killed in the Mahadebdanda area of Sindhuli district, Dalapur area of Kapilavastu district and the Kalyanpur area of Surkhet district.
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March - 22 
A Nepali Congress (NC) statement said that over three dozen NC leaders and cadres were arrested during demonstrations in Kathmandu and various parts of the country on March 22.
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A Nepali Congress (NC) statement said that over three dozen NC leaders and cadres were arrested during demonstrations in Kathmandu and various parts of the country on March 22.
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March - 22 
Three Maoist insurgents were reportedly killed during a security force (SF) operation in the Dhareni area of Palpa district on March 22 and one each at the Arje, Hulami and Isma areas of Gulmi district. Further, a report quoting the Royal Nepalese Ar
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Three Maoist insurgents were reportedly killed during a security force (SF) operation in the Dhareni area of Palpa district on March 22 and one each at the Arje, Hulami and Isma areas of Gulmi district. Further, a report quoting the Royal Nepalese Army sources said that two Maoists were killed in the Lekpharsa area of Surkhet district on the same day.
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March - 23 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, identified as Abu Zubair Shaheen, was reportedly killed during an encounter with the police at Kallar Kattal in the Surankote area of Poonch district. One AK rifle, four magazines, 107 rounds of ammunition, four han
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist, identified as Abu Zubair Shaheen, was reportedly killed during an encounter with the police at Kallar Kattal in the Surankote area of Poonch district. One AK rifle, four magazines, 107 rounds of ammunition, four hand grenades and one wireless set were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 23 
An encounter occurred between security forces and terrorists at Gangara in the Gandoh area of Doda district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape leaving behind two mines, two mine receivers, two batteries, two meters of electric wire, 12 penci
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An encounter occurred between security forces and terrorists at Gangara in the Gandoh area of Doda district. The terrorists, however, managed to escape leaving behind two mines, two mine receivers, two batteries, two meters of electric wire, 12 pencil cells, 150 AK rounds, 50 SLR rounds and 40 Insas rounds.
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March - 23 
Four suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly killed one police personnel and injured another during an attack targeting the helipad at Danteguda village in the Dantewada
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Four suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) reportedly killed one police personnel and injured another during an attack targeting the helipad at Danteguda village in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh on March 23. Police said the Naxalites attacked the two police personnel who were deployed at the helipad where the Governor was supposed to land.
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March - 23 
In the Anantapur district, police recovered a landmine planted on the outskirts of Ganthimarri village. They also unearthed an arms dump and seized clothes, shoes, belts, about 200 gelatin sticks, electric detonators, torch lights and revolutionary l
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In the Anantapur district, police recovered a landmine planted on the outskirts of Ganthimarri village. They also unearthed an arms dump and seized clothes, shoes, belts, about 200 gelatin sticks, electric detonators, torch lights and revolutionary literature. Police said the material was meant for the ‘Maddileru platoon’.
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March - 23 
In the Sonapindi Gali forests of Kupwara district, troops raided a terrorist munitions store and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. Army spokesperson, Col R K Sen, said that soldiers recovered thousands of rounds of ammunition, 22 anti-t
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In the Sonapindi Gali forests of Kupwara district, troops raided a terrorist munitions store and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition. Army spokesperson, Col R K Sen, said that soldiers recovered thousands of rounds of ammunition, 22 anti-tank rifle grenades, 14 remote-controlled bombs, six rockets, four launchers, 143 grenades, two machine guns and assault rifles from camouflaged caves in the remote forest area.
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March - 23 
On March 23, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) the Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, said there is no proposal, at present, to set-up a Unified Command to counter left-wing extremism (also know
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On March 23, in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Indian Parliament) the Minister of State for Home, Sriprakash Jaiswal, said there is no proposal, at present, to set-up a Unified Command to counter left-wing extremism (also known as Naxalism). Keeping in view that the Naxalite problem is not merely a law and order problem, the Union Government has adopted a multi-pronged counter strategy, which takes into account the security as well as development aspects of the problem, he added. The Minister further said the Government has asked the Naxalite-affected States to intensify security force operations while keeping the door for a peace dialogue open.
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March - 23 
One civilian was killed and another was wounded when terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at their residence at village Ind in the Gool area of Udhampur district on March 23. Separately, terrorists set ablaze the houses of Mohammed Rashid and his fa
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One civilian was killed and another was wounded when terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at their residence at village Ind in the Gool area of Udhampur district on March 23. Separately, terrorists set ablaze the houses of Mohammed Rashid and his father at Dara Sangla in the Surankote area of Poonch district. Rashid was a surrendered terrorist, who had laid down arms three days back.
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March - 23 
One civilian was killed and six persons, including four soldiers, sustained injuries when terrorists triggered a car bomb explosion near the Sant Nagar area of capital Srinagar on March 23. Official sources in Srinagar said that a bomb planted in an
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One civilian was killed and six persons, including four soldiers, sustained injuries when terrorists triggered a car bomb explosion near the Sant Nagar area of capital Srinagar on March 23. Official sources in Srinagar said that a bomb planted in an abandoned car near Sanat Nagar exploded just as an convoy of the Army’s 15 Engineers Regiment came near it. The Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) claimed responsibility for the blast in a telephone call to local news agencies.
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March - 23 
Police in the Udhampur district arrested an over ground worker of the HM, Noor Mohammed, from the Basantgarh area. From his possession, one Yashu wireless set and a Chinese grenade were recovered. Basantgarh police also recovered one AK magazine, 30
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Police in the Udhampur district arrested an over ground worker of the HM, Noor Mohammed, from the Basantgarh area. From his possession, one Yashu wireless set and a Chinese grenade were recovered. Basantgarh police also recovered one AK magazine, 30 rounds of ammunition, one blanket and some utensils from Kadwah after an encounter with some Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists, who, however managed to escape.
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March - 23 
Suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian, Krishna Paswan, near Satwat village in the Aurangabad district of Bihar on March 23.
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Suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed a civilian, Krishna Paswan, near Satwat village in the Aurangabad district of Bihar on March 23.
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March - 23 
Suspected terrorists killed a youth, identified as Mumtaz Ahmed Lone, in the Arin village of Baramulla district. Official sources said that some years back, he was an Army source.
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Suspected terrorists killed a youth, identified as Mumtaz Ahmed Lone, in the Arin village of Baramulla district. Official sources said that some years back, he was an Army source.
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March - 23 
The pro-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has reportedly threatened to take up arms again if the on-going talks between the UPDS and the Government failed to yield any result. Observing the sixth ‘foundation day’ in th
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The pro-talks faction of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) has reportedly threatened to take up arms again if the on-going talks between the UPDS and the Government failed to yield any result. Observing the sixth ‘foundation day’ in the forest area under Hamren subdivision in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on March 23, the UPDS leadership blamed the State Government’s apathetic attitude towards the problems of the UPDS for the failure of the talks. Reiterating its demand for a separate State with Karbi Anglong and NC Hills districts, the UPDS leadership alleged that though the Central Government and the Union Home Ministry have asked the State Government to submit the charter of demands of the UPDS, it is yet to submit it till date.
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March - 23 
Twenty left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to different outfits surrendered before the police in Andhra Pradesh on March 23.
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Twenty left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) belonging to different outfits surrendered before the police in Andhra Pradesh on March 23.
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March - 23 
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sakhiullah Tareen, and four police officials were reportedly killed when unidentified men fired at his vehicle on March 23 near village Jotal in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Tareen w
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Former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Sakhiullah Tareen, and four police officials were reportedly killed when unidentified men fired at his vehicle on March 23 near village Jotal in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Tareen was on his way back to Gilgit from Hunza when gunmen ambushed the vehicle he was traveling, according to Daily Times. The IGP’s son and daughter-in-law were wounded during the ambush. "It appears to be a sectarian murder. We have ordered investigations," said an unnamed Interior Ministry official. The Government had reportedly removed Tareen from the post of Northern Areas IGP and had transferred him as officer on special duty on March 18.
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March - 23 
Suspected insurgents reportedly blew up the main railway track near Mach in the Balochistan province on March 23. "A three-foot piece of the track was blown up with three home-made bombs at around 6am between Mach and Hrik, some 70km east of Quetta,"
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Suspected insurgents reportedly blew up the main railway track near Mach in the Balochistan province on March 23. "A three-foot piece of the track was blown up with three home-made bombs at around 6am between Mach and Hrik, some 70km east of Quetta," said an unnamed security official.
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March - 23 
A ‘district committee member’ of the Maoists in Udaypur district, Chakra Bahadur Thapa, surrendered to the administration on March 23.
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A ‘district committee member’ of the Maoists in Udaypur district, Chakra Bahadur Thapa, surrendered to the administration on March 23.
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March - 23 
Home Minister Dan Bahadur Shahi has reportedly said that the Government would no more ask the Maoists to come for negotiations and ruled out chances of the Government declaring an unilateral cease-fire ‘without improving the (security) situation’. Ho
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Home Minister Dan Bahadur Shahi has reportedly said that the Government would no more ask the Maoists to come for negotiations and ruled out chances of the Government declaring an unilateral cease-fire ‘without improving the (security) situation’. However, Shahi added "the government will not disturb or take it otherwise, rather it will be ready to hold dialogue at any level – ‘under-ground or over-ground’ with the Maoists." He also claimed that the "Government’s morale has been boosted following the information of rift in the Maoist leadership and distribution of pamphlets and painting of graffiti by disgruntled rebels against their top brass."
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March - 23 
India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, said that India’s support to Nepal in education, health and development would continue unfettered. Separately, in a press communiqué issued on March 23, the United Nations has appealed to all the c
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India’s Ambassador to Nepal, Shiv Shankar Mukherjee, said that India’s support to Nepal in education, health and development would continue unfettered. Separately, in a press communiqué issued on March 23, the United Nations has appealed to all the concerned parties to allow the School Leaving Certificate examinations to be held without disruption. Over 300,000 students in Nepal are due to sit for their School Leaving Certificate Exams starting from March 27.
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March - 23 
On the same day, the police arrested over 20 Nepali Congress (NC) activists who were taking out rallies in the Siraha, Bhairahawa and Chitwan districts.
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On the same day, the police arrested over 20 Nepali Congress (NC) activists who were taking out rallies in the Siraha, Bhairahawa and Chitwan districts.
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March - 23 
Two Maoist insurgents, identified as Shrawan Mandal and Nathuni Kapar, were killed in a retaliatory action by the security forces at Bangashivpur Village Development Committee (VDC) are in the Dhanusha district on March 23. Two pistols, some bullets
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Two Maoist insurgents, identified as Shrawan Mandal and Nathuni Kapar, were killed in a retaliatory action by the security forces at Bangashivpur Village Development Committee (VDC) are in the Dhanusha district on March 23. Two pistols, some bullets and documents were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 23 
A group of unidentified terrorists reportedly abducted eight villagers from the Tolibari area of Rangamati district on March 23. On the same day, Police arrested a terrorist, Mohammed Rasel, from the Biswa Colony area in Chittagong district and recov
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A group of unidentified terrorists reportedly abducted eight villagers from the Tolibari area of Rangamati district on March 23. On the same day, Police arrested a terrorist, Mohammed Rasel, from the Biswa Colony area in Chittagong district and recovered a cartridge and a LG firearm from his possession.
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March - 24 
A group of terrorists are reported to have shot dead Mohammed Akram Bhat, elder brother of the Minister of State for Home, Abdul Rehman Veeri, in the Bijbehara town of Anantnag district on March 24. A passerby was wounded in the shoot out. No one has
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A group of terrorists are reported to have shot dead Mohammed Akram Bhat, elder brother of the Minister of State for Home, Abdul Rehman Veeri, in the Bijbehara town of Anantnag district on March 24. A passerby was wounded in the shoot out. No one has claimed responsibility for the killing thus far.
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March - 24 
According to Kanglaonline, the NSCN-IM had on March 12 attacked the Cease Fire Supervisory Board office of the NSCN-K located in Mon town, killing one cadre and injuring two others of the latter.
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According to Kanglaonline, the NSCN-IM had on March 12 attacked the Cease Fire Supervisory Board office of the NSCN-K located in Mon town, killing one cadre and injuring two others of the latter.
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March - 24 
According to Times of India, at least 10 people were killed and several others sustained injuries during clashes between the two rival Naga insurgent factions in Nagaland on March 24. Police said some 60 cadres of the Isak-Muivah faction of the Natio
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According to Times of India, at least 10 people were killed and several others sustained injuries during clashes between the two rival Naga insurgent factions in Nagaland on March 24. Police said some 60 cadres of the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) attacked a camp of the rival group led by S.S. Khaplang (NSCN-K) in the Surohuto village of Zunheboto district, 190 km north of the capital Kohima, at approximately 5.30 am (IST). "The fighting is still continuing," said police official, Muthasuyi Chakesang.
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March - 24 
According to Times of India, following a call from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 24-night, the Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi, cancelled his proposed trip to the United Kingdom. Modi, who was scheduled to attend the 'Gujarat Day' func
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According to Times of India, following a call from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on March 24-night, the Gujarat Chief Minister, Narendra Modi, cancelled his proposed trip to the United Kingdom. Modi, who was scheduled to attend the 'Gujarat Day' function at London's Royal Albert Hall on March 26, was to fly to London on March 25, today. Official sources in New Delhi said Dr. Singh called Modi and advised him to cancel the trip in view of intelligence reports from Central agencies that there was a specific threat to his life from the Pakistan-based Dawood Ibrahim gang and Jehadi groups, including Al Qaeda affiliates.
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March - 24 
Additional security forces have been rushed into Guwahati city to deal with the situation following a series of grenade blasts. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Guwahati, V K Ramisetty told Assam Tribune that the intensification of the op
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Additional security forces have been rushed into Guwahati city to deal with the situation following a series of grenade blasts. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Guwahati, V K Ramisetty told Assam Tribune that the intensification of the operations was paying dividends as at least 15 persons, including at least five hardcore militants, were arrested in the last few days. The SSP revealed that ULFA ‘hit men’ have been brought in mainly from the neighbouring districts of Nalbari and Goalpara.
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March - 24 
In the State, a HM cadre, Munir Hussain, surrendered before the Army and police at Channa in the Kalaban area of Poonch district.
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In the State, a HM cadre, Munir Hussain, surrendered before the Army and police at Channa in the Kalaban area of Poonch district.
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March - 24 
Police arrested a CPI-Maoist activist, identified as Rajdev Rajwar, in the Daltonganj area of Hazaribagh district in the neighbouring State of Jharkhand on March 24.
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Police arrested a CPI-Maoist activist, identified as Rajdev Rajwar, in the Daltonganj area of Hazaribagh district in the neighbouring State of Jharkhand on March 24.
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March - 24 
Police arrested three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, Utpal Deka, Champak Kumar Sarma and Raju Ghosh, from the residence of an advocate near the Assam Engineering College in Guwahati on March 24.
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Police arrested three United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists, Utpal Deka, Champak Kumar Sarma and Raju Ghosh, from the residence of an advocate near the Assam Engineering College in Guwahati on March 24.
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March - 24 
Security forces shot dead Abu Billal, an Afghani terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), during an encounter at Basantgarh in the Udhampur district. Two AK magazines, 29 rounds of ammunition, one Chinese grenade, one Chinese pistol, seven pistol roun
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Security forces shot dead Abu Billal, an Afghani terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), during an encounter at Basantgarh in the Udhampur district. Two AK magazines, 29 rounds of ammunition, one Chinese grenade, one Chinese pistol, seven pistol rounds, one pouch and some documents and cassettes were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 24 
Senior NSCN-K leader, Kughalo Mulatonu, claimed that their cadres had killed 10 attackers. "It was an unprovoked attack and we have already inflicted heavy casualties," said Mulatonu. Police official Chakesang, however, said they had confirmation of
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Senior NSCN-K leader, Kughalo Mulatonu, claimed that their cadres had killed 10 attackers. "It was an unprovoked attack and we have already inflicted heavy casualties," said Mulatonu. Police official Chakesang, however, said they had confirmation of three NSCN-IM cadres being killed. "We have rushed paramilitary soldiers to defuse the situation. The casualty figures might go up as fighting is still on," the official said.
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March - 24 
Terrorists abducted another civilian, Gulzar Ahmed, from his house at Chakura village in the Pulwama district and later shot him dead. According to Daily Excelsior, Gulzar was masquerading as a militant in the area and allegedly used to indulge in ex
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Terrorists abducted another civilian, Gulzar Ahmed, from his house at Chakura village in the Pulwama district and later shot him dead. According to Daily Excelsior, Gulzar was masquerading as a militant in the area and allegedly used to indulge in extortion.
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March - 24 
The Imphal Free Press has reported that at least six women cadres of the proscribed People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested during two separate raids carried out in the Bishnupur district of Manipur on March 24.
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The Imphal Free Press has reported that at least six women cadres of the proscribed People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested during two separate raids carried out in the Bishnupur district of Manipur on March 24.
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March - 24 
The Meghalaya Police is reported to have arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Bipika Koch, from Ampatti in the West Garo Hills district on March 24. According to Sentinel, preliminary investigations revealed that Koc
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The Meghalaya Police is reported to have arrested a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadre, identified as Bipika Koch, from Ampatti in the West Garo Hills district on March 24. According to Sentinel, preliminary investigations revealed that Koch had crossed over from Bangladesh.
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March - 24 
The police also arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Irom Oken alias Meghajit, from Moirang Khunou in the Bishnupur district on the same day. A team of the Imphal West district police arrested Oinam Shyam Singh, a Kangleipak Communist P
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The police also arrested one Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Irom Oken alias Meghajit, from Moirang Khunou in the Bishnupur district on the same day. A team of the Imphal West district police arrested Oinam Shyam Singh, a Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) activist, from the Awang Sekmai Nongthongbam area. Separately, the Imphal East district police arrested one KYKL activist, identified as RK Naocha alias Sushilkumar alias Rocky, from the Khurai Chingangbam Leikai area.
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March - 24 
Two terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian, Mohammed Yousf Lone, in the Bahkipora village of Baramulla district and abducted his son, Hilal Ahmed Lone, and nephew, Mohammed Amin Lone. According to official sources, both were later shot
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Two terrorists intruded into the residence of a civilian, Mohammed Yousf Lone, in the Bahkipora village of Baramulla district and abducted his son, Hilal Ahmed Lone, and nephew, Mohammed Amin Lone. According to official sources, both were later shot dead in captivity. Sources added that Hilal Lone’s younger brother, Firdous Ahmed Lone alias Faizan, was an active cadre of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) until his surrender before the troops last week. Amin Lone’s father was also reportedly shot dead by terrorists two years back.
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March - 24 
Seventeen persons were reportedly arrested for their alleged involvement in the March 23-killing of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sakhiullah Tareen at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). In what is suspected to
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Seventeen persons were reportedly arrested for their alleged involvement in the March 23-killing of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sakhiullah Tareen at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). In what is suspected to be a sectarian killing, unidentified men shot dead the former IGP and four police personnel near Jutal village when he was on his way back to Gilgit from Hunza.
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March - 24 
A statement issued by the Nepali Congress (NC) said police have arrested over a dozen party members in the Rupandehi and Dhadeldhura districts on March 24.
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A statement issued by the Nepali Congress (NC) said police have arrested over a dozen party members in the Rupandehi and Dhadeldhura districts on March 24.
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March - 24 
Media reports quoting a Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) statement released by its spokesperson, Deepak Gurung, on March 24 said that the Maoists have taken action against its senior leaders, including politburo member Dr. Baburam Bhattarai and his wife His
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Media reports quoting a Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) statement released by its spokesperson, Deepak Gurung, on March 24 said that the Maoists have taken action against its senior leaders, including politburo member Dr. Baburam Bhattarai and his wife Hishila Yami, senior leader and journalist Dinanath Sharma, and Central Committee member Sunil, asking them to resign from their posts. Further, the statement said relieving the senior leader from all assigned responsibilities, the Maoists had handed Bhattarai’s responsibilities over to Dev Gurung.
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March - 24 
Ruling out the possibilities of importing arms and ammunition from China, Deepak Gurung said, "We are capable of manufacturing these ourselves," and added that the RNA was "self-sufficient" as far as small arms and ammunition were concerned and also
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Ruling out the possibilities of importing arms and ammunition from China, Deepak Gurung said, "We are capable of manufacturing these ourselves," and added that the RNA was "self-sufficient" as far as small arms and ammunition were concerned and also had the basic infrastructure to manufacture 7.62 mm and 9 mm ammunition even if the supply was stopped. Gurung also said a total of 3,317 Maoist insurgents were killed in various security force operations across the country.
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March - 24 
The Sri Lankan Army on March 24 denied the existence of any Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp in the Government-controlled areas of Theevuchenai village in the Polonnaruwa district. It refuted allegations that the village was ringed by Arm
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The Sri Lankan Army on March 24 denied the existence of any Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) camp in the Government-controlled areas of Theevuchenai village in the Polonnaruwa district. It refuted allegations that the village was ringed by Army camps and detachments. In a press release, the Army said the Mutugala Army camp, being the one and only nearest camp to Theevuchenai, is about three kilometres away.
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March - 25 
According to a delayed report, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a civilian, identified as Hamid Mian, in the Palamu district of Jharkhand on March 25 after branding him as po
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According to a delayed report, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a civilian, identified as Hamid Mian, in the Palamu district of Jharkhand on March 25 after branding him as police informer.
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March - 25 
According to Daily Excelsior, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, identified as Mohammed Ashraf, was killed during an encounter with the troops in the Pahalgam area of Anantnag district on March 25.
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According to Daily Excelsior, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, identified as Mohammed Ashraf, was killed during an encounter with the troops in the Pahalgam area of Anantnag district on March 25.
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March - 25 
Four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites), including Chidambaraiah, a Local Guerilla Squad member, were arrested from the Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh on March 25.
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Four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites), including Chidambaraiah, a Local Guerilla Squad member, were arrested from the Anantapur district in Andhra Pradesh on March 25.
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March - 25 
In the same district, ten Naxalites, including two minors, surrendered before the Deputy Superintendent of Police on the same day.
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In the same district, ten Naxalites, including two minors, surrendered before the Deputy Superintendent of Police on the same day.
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March - 25 
In the State, suspected terrorists fired at and wounded a civilian, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, at Chajhama village in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district on the same day.
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In the State, suspected terrorists fired at and wounded a civilian, Abdul Rashid Sheikh, at Chajhama village in the Rafiabad area of Baramulla district on the same day.
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March - 25 
Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) planned a ‘big action’ in New Delhi to capture the nation’s attention, a top-ranking leader who was arrested at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh (AP) recently has reportedly revealed to the police. Accordin
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Left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) planned a ‘big action’ in New Delhi to capture the nation’s attention, a top-ranking leader who was arrested at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh (AP) recently has reportedly revealed to the police. According to Times of India, the ‘central committee’ of the Communist Party of India – Maoist (CPI-Maoist) entrusted the mission to Patel Sudhakar Reddy alias Suryam and Takkelapalli Vasudeva Rao alias Ashanna, both prime suspects in the assassination attempt on former AP Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, at Alipiri in 2003. CPI-Maoist leader, K Seshagiri Rao alias Gopanna, who was arrested from a hotel room in Rajahmundry on March 8, revealed information on the plan to the police. Until his arrest, Gopanna, who faces over 40 murder cases, used to head the CPI-Maoist military wing in its Andhra-Orissa Border zone.
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March - 25 
On March 25, Man Bahadur Pradhan, manager of a coal export firm of Sutnga in the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, was abducted by suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists. According to reports, Pradhan was abducted by f
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On March 25, Man Bahadur Pradhan, manager of a coal export firm of Sutnga in the Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya, was abducted by suspected Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) terrorists. According to reports, Pradhan was abducted by four terrorists armed with AK-47 rifles.
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March - 25 
On March 25, two militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were killed and another was injured in an internecine clash with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and another unidentified Kuki outfit at Yangno
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On March 25, two militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were killed and another was injured in an internecine clash with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and another unidentified Kuki outfit at Yangnom in the Ukhrul district of Manipur.
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March - 25 
A suspected Al Qaeda operative was reportedly killed on March 25 in the Hangu district of North West Frontier Province. "We suspect Farooq may be an Al Qaeda man but we have not reached any conclusion as yet," District Police Officer, Zebullah Khan,
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A suspected Al Qaeda operative was reportedly killed on March 25 in the Hangu district of North West Frontier Province. "We suspect Farooq may be an Al Qaeda man but we have not reached any conclusion as yet," District Police Officer, Zebullah Khan, told Daily Times. Sources said that Farooq was staying with local resident Rafiq in the Zarguri area, 25 kilometers from Hangu city, as a guest when another guest killed him on March 25-night.
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March - 25 
According to Daily Times, three people were wounded when unidentified attackers shot at vans at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on March 25. While one van was targeted in the Kashoot area resulting in injuries to two p
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According to Daily Times, three people were wounded when unidentified attackers shot at vans at Gilgit in the Northern Areas of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) on March 25. While one van was targeted in the Kashoot area resulting in injuries to two persons, a man shot at another van when it was going to Shoti village from Gilgit, injuring a passenger.
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March - 25 
Peshawar Corps Commander, Lt Gen Safdar Hussain, stated in Lahore on March 25 that 48 military operations have been carried out in the length and breadth of South Waziristan and that the possibility of Osama bin Laden being in one of the target areas
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Peshawar Corps Commander, Lt Gen Safdar Hussain, stated in Lahore on March 25 that 48 military operations have been carried out in the length and breadth of South Waziristan and that the possibility of Osama bin Laden being in one of the target areas cannot be ruled out. Christian Science Monitor quoted him as saying that "Last year, thousands of military and paramilitary troops battled Al Qaeda militants and tribal supporters in South Waziristan Agency. The 48 military operations resulted in more than 500 deaths, including 304 foreign and local militants and around 200 troops." The paper also quoted Lt Gen Hussain as saying that bin Laden was guarded by some 50 men, divided into concentric circles of security.
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March - 25 
President Pervez Musharraf said on March 25 that military operations would not be carried out in the Balochistan province and that he believed in resolving issues by political dialogue. Speaking to parliamentarians in Islamabad, the President also sa
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President Pervez Musharraf said on March 25 that military operations would not be carried out in the Balochistan province and that he believed in resolving issues by political dialogue. Speaking to parliamentarians in Islamabad, the President also said that there would, however, be no compromise on law and order. "We will establish the government’s writ and protect all national assets," he said, referring to the armed tribesmen of Baloch leaders. He added that there was no room for creating states within a state.
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March - 25 
Three personnel of the paramilitary force Frontier Corps (FC) were reportedly injured when suspected insurgents fired rockets at the FC fort in the Barkhan district of Balochistan province on March 25. FC officials said armed men fired 10 rockets of
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Three personnel of the paramilitary force Frontier Corps (FC) were reportedly injured when suspected insurgents fired rockets at the FC fort in the Barkhan district of Balochistan province on March 25. FC officials said armed men fired 10 rockets of 107mm at the FC fort.
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March - 25 
According to Nepal News, security force (SF) personnel on March 25 barred three political scientists from flying to India ‘citing orders from the above.’ SF personnel at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu reportedly barred former Nepale
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According to Nepal News, security force (SF) personnel on March 25 barred three political scientists from flying to India ‘citing orders from the above.’ SF personnel at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu reportedly barred former Nepalese Ambassador to India, Prof. Lok Raj Baral, Prof. Krishna Khanal and Dr. Krishna Hachhethu from boarding their flight to Delhi saying that they had orders not to let them leave Kathmandu. The trio was going to take part in a seminar entitled ‘Democracy in South Asia’ due to be held in Goa. Dr. Hachhethu said, "They (the security personnel) refused to give us any reason (for stopping us) in writing though their behaviour was generally polite… We couldn’t just understand why the government is trying to stop mobility of academic personnel."
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March - 25 
According to New Age, leaders and activists of the outlawed Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) and the Jamaatul Mujaheedin, who went underground since the February 2005 proscription, have regrouped and are set to resume activities in the north w
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According to New Age, leaders and activists of the outlawed Jagrata Muslim Janata Bangladesh (JMJB) and the Jamaatul Mujaheedin, who went underground since the February 2005 proscription, have regrouped and are set to resume activities in the north with a new identity. "Our mentor, Mohammad Abdur Rahman, and other top leaders held a secret meeting in Dhaka a few days back to finalise the strategy [of resuming activities with a new identity]," a Naogaon-based, mid-level leader of the JMJB told New Age. He also claimed, "We will not be as overt as we had been for quite some time in the past." Some lower and mid-level leaders of the two outfits claimed that activists had been living in the bordering and char areas since last month.
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March - 26 
A group of terrorists are reported to have killed the mother, wife and infant daughter of a surrendered militant, Mohammad Shabir Gujjar, in the Hassote village of Udhampur district on March 26. They also set ablaze the house and before escaping, als
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A group of terrorists are reported to have killed the mother, wife and infant daughter of a surrendered militant, Mohammad Shabir Gujjar, in the Hassote village of Udhampur district on March 26. They also set ablaze the house and before escaping, also killed another civilian, Mir Qasim, at his residence in the nearby Plani area.
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March - 26 
According to delayed reports, on March 26, unidentified terrorists killed Sanasam Paikhonbi, a surrendered militant, at Nongmeibung Pung Makhong in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
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According to delayed reports, on March 26, unidentified terrorists killed Sanasam Paikhonbi, a surrendered militant, at Nongmeibung Pung Makhong in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
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March - 26 
According to The Hindu, at least 56 members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) resigned from the party in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on March 26. Members of 10 village committees in the Sayampet and Regonda areas of the
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According to The Hindu, at least 56 members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) resigned from the party in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on March 26. Members of 10 village committees in the Sayampet and Regonda areas of the district reportedly burnt the party identity cards and informed the Circle Inspector, Ravinder Rao, about their decision to dissociate themselves from the Maoist fold.
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March - 26 
An unidentified terrorist and one police personnel were killed during a nearly three-hour-long gun battle at Yamrach in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district. The encounter occurred when terrorists hiding in the village attacked a police search party.
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An unidentified terrorist and one police personnel were killed during a nearly three-hour-long gun battle at Yamrach in the Kulgam area of Anantnag district. The encounter occurred when terrorists hiding in the village attacked a police search party. In a separate encounter, the security forces’ killed a terrorist at Langanbal in the same district. An AK rifle and three grenades were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 26 
In the State, terrorists shot at and wounded a Congress party activist, Abdul Rehman Ahanger, outside his residence at Kapran in the Anantnag district.
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In the State, terrorists shot at and wounded a Congress party activist, Abdul Rehman Ahanger, outside his residence at Kapran in the Anantnag district.
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March - 26 
On March 26, unidentified terrorists abducted and later killed a 29-year-old civilian at Nongmeibung locality in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
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On March 26, unidentified terrorists abducted and later killed a 29-year-old civilian at Nongmeibung locality in the Imphal East district of Manipur.
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March - 26 
Terrorists killed a civilian, identified as Mohammad Hussain, at Manwa-Dangal in the Dharamsal area of Rajouri district by slitting his throat after abducting him a day earlier.
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Terrorists killed a civilian, identified as Mohammad Hussain, at Manwa-Dangal in the Dharamsal area of Rajouri district by slitting his throat after abducting him a day earlier.
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March - 26 
The police are reported to have found the body of a former terrorist, Abdul Rashid alias Ummar Bin Khidab, hanging from a tree at Bhangai in the Rajouri district. Official sources said Rashid was released from the Rajouri jail a fortnight ago and was
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The police are reported to have found the body of a former terrorist, Abdul Rashid alias Ummar Bin Khidab, hanging from a tree at Bhangai in the Rajouri district. Official sources said Rashid was released from the Rajouri jail a fortnight ago and was strangulated to death by suspected terrorists.
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March - 26 
According to The News, one person, identified as Fateh Muhammad, was killed during a bomb blast at Tariq Chowk in the Nushki district of Balochistan province on March 26. The explosion also damaged five shops in the area.
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According to The News, one person, identified as Fateh Muhammad, was killed during a bomb blast at Tariq Chowk in the Nushki district of Balochistan province on March 26. The explosion also damaged five shops in the area.
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March - 26 
Police arrested three suspected terrorists and seized a cache of arms and ammunition from them in Rawalpindi on March 26. District Police Officer, Syed Marwat Ali Shah, told reporters that police intercepted two vehicles near Koh-e-Noor Mill at Sawan
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Police arrested three suspected terrorists and seized a cache of arms and ammunition from them in Rawalpindi on March 26. District Police Officer, Syed Marwat Ali Shah, told reporters that police intercepted two vehicles near Koh-e-Noor Mill at Sawan Camp and seized semi-automatic rifles, Kalashnikovs, pen pistols, small machine-guns and more than 5,000 rounds and shells which the suspects were trying to take to Lahore.
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March - 26 
Suspected Baloch insurgents targeted a microwave station with four rockets in the Dozan area of Bolan district on the same day. Officials claimed that no loss of life or property was reported as the rockets landed outside the microwave station. The i
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Suspected Baloch insurgents targeted a microwave station with four rockets in the Dozan area of Bolan district on the same day. Officials claimed that no loss of life or property was reported as the rockets landed outside the microwave station. The insurgents also reportedly fired hundreds of rounds from modern weapons.
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March - 26 
According to Nepal News, on March 26, the Maoist insurgents released five of the seven Nepal Electricity Authority employees who were abducted along the Mechi Highway in the Ilam district on March 19.
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According to Nepal News, on March 26, the Maoist insurgents released five of the seven Nepal Electricity Authority employees who were abducted along the Mechi Highway in the Ilam district on March 19.
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March - 26 
At a two-day meeting between Nepalese authorities and their Chinese counterparts on March 26, the two Governments have reportedly sorted out all outstanding issues and scheduled the direct bus service between Kathmandu and Lhasa in the Tibet autonomo
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At a two-day meeting between Nepalese authorities and their Chinese counterparts on March 26, the two Governments have reportedly sorted out all outstanding issues and scheduled the direct bus service between Kathmandu and Lhasa in the Tibet autonomous region of China to begin by May 2005.
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March - 26 
SFs recovered 43 detonators, one mobile telephone set and food materials in the Tarling area of Makwanpur district on March 26. Separately, a suspected Maoist group set ablaze the house of former minister and Rashtriya Prajatantra Party vice chairman
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SFs recovered 43 detonators, one mobile telephone set and food materials in the Tarling area of Makwanpur district on March 26. Separately, a suspected Maoist group set ablaze the house of former minister and Rashtriya Prajatantra Party vice chairman, Padamsundar Lawati, at Phiddim, headquarters of the Panchthar district.
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March - 26 
Suspected Maoist insurgents are reported to have set ablaze two Indian tankers at Hetauda on March 26.
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Suspected Maoist insurgents are reported to have set ablaze two Indian tankers at Hetauda on March 26.
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March - 26 
The Communist Party of Nepal-UML sources said that the Maoists abducted and later killed a party activist, identified as Madhav Sedhai, in the Dhading district on March 26.
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The Communist Party of Nepal-UML sources said that the Maoists abducted and later killed a party activist, identified as Madhav Sedhai, in the Dhading district on March 26.
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March - 26 
The SF personnel had taken into custody Prof. Baral when he was returning to Kathmandu in February after taking part in a seminar in Delhi. He was released later after spending 18 days in custody.
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The SF personnel had taken into custody Prof. Baral when he was returning to Kathmandu in February after taking part in a seminar in Delhi. He was released later after spending 18 days in custody.
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March - 26 
Seven Chakma villagers were abducted by suspected Jana Sanghati Samiti (JSS) cadres from the remote village of Barpolepara in the Rangamati district on March 26. According to reports, a ransom of Taka 10 lakh has been demanded for their release.
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Seven Chakma villagers were abducted by suspected Jana Sanghati Samiti (JSS) cadres from the remote village of Barpolepara in the Rangamati district on March 26. According to reports, a ransom of Taka 10 lakh has been demanded for their release.
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March - 26 
Media reports quoting Sri Lankan military sources stated that five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed by cadres of the rival 'Colonel' Karuna faction at Tharavai in the Batticaloa district in two separate incidents on March 26
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Media reports quoting Sri Lankan military sources stated that five Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres were killed by cadres of the rival 'Colonel' Karuna faction at Tharavai in the Batticaloa district in two separate incidents on March 26-night.
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March - 27 
20 people, including three women, were wounded when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade targeting a Border Security Force (BSF) bunker near the crowded General Bus Stand at Batmaloo in the capital Srinagar. Terrorists also hurled a hand grenade towards
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20 people, including three women, were wounded when terrorists lobbed a hand grenade targeting a Border Security Force (BSF) bunker near the crowded General Bus Stand at Batmaloo in the capital Srinagar. Terrorists also hurled a hand grenade towards the SFs at Khanyar in the capital. However, the grenade missed the intended target and exploded on the road side causing injuries to four persons, including two soldiers.
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March - 27 
A ‘divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Ghulam Mohammed Malik alias Assad Malik alias Kamran, is reported to have died during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Drushpura forest in the Kupwara distri
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A ‘divisional commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), identified as Ghulam Mohammed Malik alias Assad Malik alias Kamran, is reported to have died during an encounter with the security force (SF) personnel at Drushpura forest in the Kupwara district on March 27. One AK 56 rifle, a radio set, three hand grenade, three magazines and 63 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 27 
A day earlier, an NSCN-IM cadre was killed and four others sustained injuries during a clash with the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) at Suruhoto in the Zunheboto district of Nagaland. On March 27, another clash between the two factions was reported
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A day earlier, an NSCN-IM cadre was killed and four others sustained injuries during a clash with the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) at Suruhoto in the Zunheboto district of Nagaland. On March 27, another clash between the two factions was reported from Hongphoi village, between Tizit and Mon towns, Nagaland.
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March - 27 
A group of terrorists are reported to have abducted and later killed a civilian, Tariq Ahmad, at Awantipore in the Pulwama district.
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A group of terrorists are reported to have abducted and later killed a civilian, Tariq Ahmad, at Awantipore in the Pulwama district.
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March - 27 
A terrorist and one police personnel were killed in an encounter at Kulgam in the Anantnag district. One AK rifle and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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A terrorist and one police personnel were killed in an encounter at Kulgam in the Anantnag district. One AK rifle and an unspecified quantity of ammunition were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 27 
According to official sources, two left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead during an encounter with the police near Dumarkhar forest area of Rohtas district in Bihar on March 2
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According to official sources, two left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were shot dead during an encounter with the police near Dumarkhar forest area of Rohtas district in Bihar on March 27. Police recovered two rifles, 10 kilograms of explosives, an unspecified number of detonators and some Naxalite literature from the encounter site.
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March - 27 
According to police, four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatna) were killed in an exchange of fire with the police in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on Marc
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According to police, four left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Praja Pratighatna) were killed in an exchange of fire with the police in the Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh on March 27. Reports stated that among the slain Naxalites was Venu, 'state secretary' of the outfit.
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March - 27 
An unidentified terrorist surrendered along with one AK rifle, one pistol, two magazines and 50 rounds of ammunition before the SFs at Baramulla.
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An unidentified terrorist surrendered along with one AK rifle, one pistol, two magazines and 50 rounds of ammunition before the SFs at Baramulla.
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March - 27 
Four terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including hardcore cadre Khagen Boruah alias Rana Gohain, are reported to have surrendered before the Sivasagar district police on March 27.
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Four terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), including hardcore cadre Khagen Boruah alias Rana Gohain, are reported to have surrendered before the Sivasagar district police on March 27.
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March - 27 
On February 27, the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists abducted Bidyacharan Debbarma, a senior tribal leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), from the Mandai area under Jirania police station in West Tripura district. According
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On February 27, the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists abducted Bidyacharan Debbarma, a senior tribal leader of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), from the Mandai area under Jirania police station in West Tripura district. According to reports, Debbarma was working as an assistant to Radhacharan Debbarma, the CPI-M candidate for the Mandai-Pulinpur constituency, in the Autonomous Development Council (ADC) elections.
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March - 27 
On March 27, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres attacked a camp of the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) in the Zunheboto district of Nagaland. Two militants, one each belonging to both the outfits, were reported to
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On March 27, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres attacked a camp of the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) in the Zunheboto district of Nagaland. Two militants, one each belonging to both the outfits, were reported to died in the clash that continued over three days.
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March - 27 
On March 27, two persons of the Gobinpur village in Golaghat district of Assam were arrested for providing shelter to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists.
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On March 27, two persons of the Gobinpur village in Golaghat district of Assam were arrested for providing shelter to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists.
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March - 27 
On March 27, unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a youth, Yumnam Shyam Singh, at Lilong Chajing Toupokpi under Singjamei police station in the Imphal East district.
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On March 27, unidentified terrorists shot at and injured a youth, Yumnam Shyam Singh, at Lilong Chajing Toupokpi under Singjamei police station in the Imphal East district.
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March - 27 
Police arrested an arms smuggler at Machiya village under Jatrapur police station of West Tripura district on March 27. One .22 revolver, nine live rounds of bullets and some amount of Bangladeshi currency were recovered from his possession.
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Police arrested an arms smuggler at Machiya village under Jatrapur police station of West Tripura district on March 27. One .22 revolver, nine live rounds of bullets and some amount of Bangladeshi currency were recovered from his possession.
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March - 27 
The police arrested a suspected CPI-Maoist activist near Harla village under Ganwa police station in the Giridih district on March 27. Elsewhere in the State, the police arrested a woman Naxalite of the CPI-Maoist outfit, Erun Bibi, in Latehar distri
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The police arrested a suspected CPI-Maoist activist near Harla village under Ganwa police station in the Giridih district on March 27. Elsewhere in the State, the police arrested a woman Naxalite of the CPI-Maoist outfit, Erun Bibi, in Latehar district on March 27. Further, the Jharkhand Police arrested a suspected Naxalite of the Jan Sangarsh Jan Mukti Morcha (an outfit claiming to espouse Maoist ideology and allegedly engaged in extortion and abduction), Samser Alam, near Kisko Bazaar in the Lohardaga district.
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March - 27 
Three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), involved in the November 20, 2004-ambush in Chandauli in which 20 security force personnel were killed, were reportedly arrested on March 27 nea
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Three left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), involved in the November 20, 2004-ambush in Chandauli in which 20 security force personnel were killed, were reportedly arrested on March 27 near Madihan village in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh.
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March - 27 
Pakistan Muslim League president, Choudhury Shujaat Hussain, and Jamhoori Watan Party leader, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, agreed on March 27 to constitute a three-member committee to oversee implementation of decisions concerning Balochistan. During thei
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Pakistan Muslim League president, Choudhury Shujaat Hussain, and Jamhoori Watan Party leader, Nawab Akbar Khan Bugti, agreed on March 27 to constitute a three-member committee to oversee implementation of decisions concerning Balochistan. During their three-hour long meeting at Bugti's residence, the two leaders discussed various suggestions to improve the situation in Sui and Dera Bugti, according to Dawn. The committee will reportedly suggest measures for restoration of law and order in Sui and Dera Bugti and to solve the issue of deployment of forces. It will have one representative each of Nawab Akbar Bugti and the Government while Senator Mushahid Hussain will monitor the committee's
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March - 27 
Police arrested a man, identified as Muhammad Noor Sumalani, in connection with the March 27-bomb blast in Noshki.
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Police arrested a man, identified as Muhammad Noor Sumalani, in connection with the March 27-bomb blast in Noshki.
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March - 27 
Two bombs exploded on a railway line linking Pakistan with Iran in the Balochistan province on March 27, but no loss of life or injuries were reported. According to Daily Times, the blasts damaged a section of the track linking Quetta, the capital of
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Two bombs exploded on a railway line linking Pakistan with Iran in the Balochistan province on March 27, but no loss of life or injuries were reported. According to Daily Times, the blasts damaged a section of the track linking Quetta, the capital of Balochistan, with the Iranian border town of Zahedan, said Shoaib Ahmed, the controller of traffic for Pakistan Railways. He added that no one had claimed responsibility for the blasts at Ahmadwal, a village approximately 150 kilometers southwest of Quetta.
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March - 27 
According to Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, three security force (SF) personnel, who were abducted on March 26 by the Maoist insurgents from the Khimti area of Ramechhap district, have been found killed near Jafe area of the same district on Marc
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According to Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources, three security force (SF) personnel, who were abducted on March 26 by the Maoist insurgents from the Khimti area of Ramechhap district, have been found killed near Jafe area of the same district on March 27.
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An RNA press release said three Maoist insurgents, Dhan Bahadur Bhandari alias Prakash, Ravi Thapa alias Ramaniya and Kumar Bika, surrendered on March 27 and 28 in the Jumla and Myagdi districts.
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An RNA press release said three Maoist insurgents, Dhan Bahadur Bhandari alias Prakash, Ravi Thapa alias Ramaniya and Kumar Bika, surrendered on March 27 and 28 in the Jumla and Myagdi districts.
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March - 27 
On March 27, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu expressed deep concern about the restrictions on United Telecom Limited (UTL) services and warned the Nepal Government that if UTL is not allowed to operate in an "unfettered manner" in accordance with the
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On March 27, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu expressed deep concern about the restrictions on United Telecom Limited (UTL) services and warned the Nepal Government that if UTL is not allowed to operate in an "unfettered manner" in accordance with the terms of its license, Nepal-India economic ties might be severely affected. UTL had resumed its services on March 18 after uncertainty since the February 1 royal proclamation.
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March - 27 
On the same day, three children were reportedly killed and three others sustained injuries when a bomb left by the insurgents exploded at Mujevtiya in the Janakpur area of Dhanusha district.
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On the same day, three children were reportedly killed and three others sustained injuries when a bomb left by the insurgents exploded at Mujevtiya in the Janakpur area of Dhanusha district.
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March - 27 
Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, while speaking at a public meeting in Dhaka on March 27, reportedly called for a movement against those co-ordinating smear campaigns at home and abroad against Bangladeshi interests. She claimed, "Those who are halting co
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Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, while speaking at a public meeting in Dhaka on March 27, reportedly called for a movement against those co-ordinating smear campaigns at home and abroad against Bangladeshi interests. She claimed, "Those who are halting country's advance--by way of spreading false propaganda through distributing leaflets abroad against the country… are anti-independence; they have to be identified."
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March - 27 
Addressing the Foreign Correspondents Association in Colombo, the Foreign Minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar, stated that the Government could sign a deal, brokered by Norway, with the LTTE to provide a formula for distributing Tsunami relief as long as i
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Addressing the Foreign Correspondents Association in Colombo, the Foreign Minister, Lakshman Kadirgamar, stated that the Government could sign a deal, brokered by Norway, with the LTTE to provide a formula for distributing Tsunami relief as long as it was not seen as giving the LTTE de facto recognition as a Government. While ruling out an early resumption of peace talks, he added, "A formal resumption of the peace process is very much on the backburner," Kadirgamar said.
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March - 27 
LTTE's breakaway leader, V. Muralitharan alias 'Colonel' Karuna, in a statement to mark the first anniversary of the day LTTE leader Prabhakaran began his "hunt" of the breakaway group has said the Sri Lankan government should reject the mediation of
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LTTE's breakaway leader, V. Muralitharan alias 'Colonel' Karuna, in a statement to mark the first anniversary of the day LTTE leader Prabhakaran began his "hunt" of the breakaway group has said the Sri Lankan government should reject the mediation of Norway as it has no right to intervene in Sri Lanka's internal conflict.
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March - 27 
Reports indicate that the LTTE has commenced a satellite TV station called National Television of Thamil Eelam (NTT), covering Europe from an undisclosed location in the Wanni area of Sri Lanka. The pro-LTTE website TamilNet said, "The satellite chan
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Reports indicate that the LTTE has commenced a satellite TV station called National Television of Thamil Eelam (NTT), covering Europe from an undisclosed location in the Wanni area of Sri Lanka. The pro-LTTE website TamilNet said, "The satellite channel will beam only fifteen minutes of news every day for the next two weeks. Thereafter, our telecast time would be increased to half an hour." The Paris-based Tamil Television Network (TTN) will relay the broadcast to audiences in Europe.
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March - 28 
According to Shillong Times, Bangla Dhar alias Biang, a senior cadre of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), involved in extortion activities in Dawki and other border areas, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of East Khas
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According to Shillong Times, Bangla Dhar alias Biang, a senior cadre of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), involved in extortion activities in Dawki and other border areas, surrendered before the Superintendent of Police of East Khasi Hills district recently.
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March - 28 
According to Telegraph, Black Widow, a militant outfit floated by the former chief of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), is reported to be indulging in extortion activities targeting Government employees, traders and orchard owners in the North Cachar Hill
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According to Telegraph, Black Widow, a militant outfit floated by the former chief of the Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), is reported to be indulging in extortion activities targeting Government employees, traders and orchard owners in the North Cachar Hills district of Assam.
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March - 28 
According to Telegraph, security forces have launched a pre-emptive offensive against a group of 40 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists believed to have set up a camp inside the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in Upper Assam’s Dibrugarh an
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According to Telegraph, security forces have launched a pre-emptive offensive against a group of 40 United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists believed to have set up a camp inside the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in Upper Assam’s Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts. According to reports, the offensive was launched subsequent to the arrest of two ULFA cadres, Dhiren Maitha and Jagat Bhuyan, on March 28 from the residence of a school principal in Nagaon district. A hand grenade, a high-power wireless set and a huge quantity of detonators and fuse wires were seized from their possession.
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March - 28 
According to Telegraph, the Union Government has approved a package of Rupees 45 crore for the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand for the development of infrastructural facilities in agriculture and construction of highways in its left-wing extremi
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According to Telegraph, the Union Government has approved a package of Rupees 45 crore for the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand for the development of infrastructural facilities in agriculture and construction of highways in its left-wing extremist (also known as Naxalite) stronghold areas.
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March - 28 
During a grenade attack at Kheora in the Rajouri district, two police personnel and one civilian were injured.
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During a grenade attack at Kheora in the Rajouri district, two police personnel and one civilian were injured.
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March - 28 
In the neighbouring State of Bihar, the police reportedly arrested two suspected Naxalites in Arwal district on March 28.
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In the neighbouring State of Bihar, the police reportedly arrested two suspected Naxalites in Arwal district on March 28.
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March - 28 
On March 28, the Karbi Students’ Association, during a meeting held at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district, opposed the demands of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) for a ‘greater Nagaland’.
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On March 28, the Karbi Students’ Association, during a meeting held at Diphu in the Karbi Anglong district, opposed the demands of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) for a ‘greater Nagaland’.
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March - 28 
Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly, Rockybul Hussain, Minister for Home, said that the Union Government has allotted Rupees 114 crore for the modernisation of the Assam Police during the last four years.
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Speaking in the State Legislative Assembly, Rockybul Hussain, Minister for Home, said that the Union Government has allotted Rupees 114 crore for the modernisation of the Assam Police during the last four years.
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March - 28 
The Hindu said, the illegal quarrying of slate stones in the Bollapalli administrative division of Guntur district has tacit support of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which came into focus during the Chilakaluripet police station a
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The Hindu said, the illegal quarrying of slate stones in the Bollapalli administrative division of Guntur district has tacit support of the Communist Party of India–Maoist (CPI-Maoist), which came into focus during the Chilakaluripet police station attack on March 11. Police sources point out that about 40 illegal quarries operating in the Guntur region of Nallamala forest area send about Rupees 2,000 per quarry per month to the Naxalites and in turn provide logistic support to them as and when required by the Maoists.
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March - 28 
Three suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a shopkeeper near the Rayagada Railway Station in Orissa on March 28. Police said the Naxalites left a letter stating that th
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Three suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot dead a shopkeeper near the Rayagada Railway Station in Orissa on March 28. Police said the Naxalites left a letter stating that the shopkeeper was killed as he was a police informer.
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March - 28 
Three terrorists were killed during an encounter with the security forces at Laktipora village in the Anantnag district. Elsewhere in the district, at least seven civilians, including three women, were injured during a grenade blast in the Chief Mini
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Three terrorists were killed during an encounter with the security forces at Laktipora village in the Anantnag district. Elsewhere in the district, at least seven civilians, including three women, were injured during a grenade blast in the Chief Minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed's hometown of Bijbehara.
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March - 28 
Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are reported to have died and nine others were wounded when a BSF operational party was ambushed by the terrorists at village Chatyari in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district on March 28. The terrorists, how
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel are reported to have died and nine others were wounded when a BSF operational party was ambushed by the terrorists at village Chatyari in the Kalakote area of Rajouri district on March 28. The terrorists, however, managed to escape taking cover of the darkness. According to official sources, six to eight cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were stated to be involved in the attack.
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March - 28 
According to official sources, construction work of the Melamchi Water Supply Project, estimated around US $ 464 million, has been suspended indefinitely after officials at the project site in Sindhupalchowk district received threats from the Maoists
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According to official sources, construction work of the Melamchi Water Supply Project, estimated around US $ 464 million, has been suspended indefinitely after officials at the project site in Sindhupalchowk district received threats from the Maoists.
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March - 28 
Nepal News has reported that at least two dozen opposition political activists, including two former ministers Puskar Nath Ojha and Mahadev Gurung, were arrested during demonstrations against the King on March 28.
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Nepal News has reported that at least two dozen opposition political activists, including two former ministers Puskar Nath Ojha and Mahadev Gurung, were arrested during demonstrations against the King on March 28.
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March - 28 
On March 28, over 150 Nepali Congress (NC) leaders and cadres were arrested across the country as they took out protest rallies against the King. Further, on March 28, the Ministry of Information and Communications spokesperson, Mukunda Acharya, said
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On March 28, over 150 Nepali Congress (NC) leaders and cadres were arrested across the country as they took out protest rallies against the King. Further, on March 28, the Ministry of Information and Communications spokesperson, Mukunda Acharya, said that apart from restrictions imposed on the United Telecom Limited services, mobile telephone services of the state-owned Nepal Telecom Company are also still under restrictions.
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March - 28 
The Pakistani Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, on a four-day visit to Nepal on Monday 28, reminded Pakistan’s offer of US$5 million to Nepal in credit line for the purchase of industrial equipment and added, ’purchase of arm
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The Pakistani Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, on a four-day visit to Nepal on Monday 28, reminded Pakistan’s offer of US$5 million to Nepal in credit line for the purchase of industrial equipment and added, ’purchase of arms and ammunition from Pakistan with that amount was possible. The ball is in Nepal’s court. It (arms purchase) is possible."
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March - 28 
The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources reportedly claimed that two Maoist insurgents, Tilak Chaudhari alias Sunil and Suresh, were killed during military operations at Laxmipur in the Morang district on March 28. Two more insurgents were killed at Bis
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The Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) sources reportedly claimed that two Maoist insurgents, Tilak Chaudhari alias Sunil and Suresh, were killed during military operations at Laxmipur in the Morang district on March 28. Two more insurgents were killed at Bishunpurba in the Bara district and Chaukhutte in Achham district on the same day. RNA personnel also recovered one .350 gun, an unspecified number of bullets, socket bombs and other explosives from the incident sites.
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March - 28 
According to Daily Star, Australia has advised its citizens in Bangladesh to exercise a ‘high degree of caution’. A recent advice by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said, "We have concerns that terrorists in Bangladesh may be planning att
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According to Daily Star, Australia has advised its citizens in Bangladesh to exercise a ‘high degree of caution’. A recent advice by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said, "We have concerns that terrorists in Bangladesh may be planning attacks against western interests. These could occur at any time and could be directed against any locations frequented by foreigners, including but not limited to, commercial and public areas, hotels, clubs, restaurants, bars, schools, marketplaces, places of worship, outdoor recreation events and tourist areas." The note also advised its citizens not to travel to the Chittagong Hill Tracts region due to the 'high risk of kidnapping and politically motivated violence'.
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March - 28 
Daily News, quoting a Defence Ministry press release, has reported that civilians in the welfare center for Internally Displaced People at Mandan in the Batticaloa district on March 28 prevented a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) group from al
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Daily News, quoting a Defence Ministry press release, has reported that civilians in the welfare center for Internally Displaced People at Mandan in the Batticaloa district on March 28 prevented a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) group from allegedly abducting a child for conscription. Two police personnel and three Special Task Force members sustained injuries in the resultant clash. Four vehicles belonging to the LTTE were seized by the Police after the cadres managed to escape from the incident site. Initial reports added that LTTE leaders, Manilavan and Kuiylamban, were admitted to the Thirukkovil Government hospital for treatment.
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March - 28 
Suspected Karuna faction cadres threw grenades targeting a LTTE office in Vavuniya, 210 km north of Colombo, wounding at least three people on March 28, today. Two explosions at the office wounded at least three people, two of them reportedly LTTE ca
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Suspected Karuna faction cadres threw grenades targeting a LTTE office in Vavuniya, 210 km north of Colombo, wounding at least three people on March 28, today. Two explosions at the office wounded at least three people, two of them reportedly LTTE cadres, said military spokesperson, Brig. Daya Ratnayake.
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March - 29 
A group of terrorists abducted and later killed a civilian, Nazir Ahmed Bhat, at Chakura village in the Pulwama district on the same day.
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A group of terrorists abducted and later killed a civilian, Nazir Ahmed Bhat, at Chakura village in the Pulwama district on the same day.
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March - 29 
A youth, identified as Imtiyaz Ahmed, was killed by suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists at village Biwilian in Udhampur district for his reported refusal to go to Thannamandi in Rajouri district and courier Hawala money for them.
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A youth, identified as Imtiyaz Ahmed, was killed by suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists at village Biwilian in Udhampur district for his reported refusal to go to Thannamandi in Rajouri district and courier Hawala money for them.
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March - 29 
According to a New Indian Express report, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belonging to the Chandravanka squad killed a person branding him as a police informer, injured a political pa
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According to a New Indian Express report, left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) belonging to the Chandravanka squad killed a person branding him as a police informer, injured a political party activist, blasted a house and burnt four wine shops after blasting an abandoned police station near Ongole in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on March 29.
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March - 29 
According to Sentinel, following 12 rounds of peace talks, the Mizoram Government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) are scheduled to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on April 6. In an interview to the newspaper, the BNLF Chief, Surjyamani Re
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According to Sentinel, following 12 rounds of peace talks, the Mizoram Government and Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) are scheduled to sign a Memorandum of Understanding on April 6. In an interview to the newspaper, the BNLF Chief, Surjyamani Reang, said: "We are ready to sign the accord, but need definite assurances on crucial points to pave the way for surrender of arms and ammunition by the rank and file of our outfit." He also said the Bru refugees from camps in North Tripura district need to be accommodated in resettlement centres for their safety and security with one-year ration provision for each family.
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March - 29 
In the State, a woman, identified as Rahti Begum, who was one of the 20 persons wounded during the March 27-grenade blast at Batmaloo in the capital Srinagar, succumbed to injuries on March 29.
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In the State, a woman, identified as Rahti Begum, who was one of the 20 persons wounded during the March 27-grenade blast at Batmaloo in the capital Srinagar, succumbed to injuries on March 29.
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March - 29 
In the State, three cadres of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit surrendered before security forces in the Gandoh area of Doda district. They handed over one AK rifle, one SLR, one .303 gun and four grenades at the time of surrender.
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In the State, three cadres of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) outfit surrendered before security forces in the Gandoh area of Doda district. They handed over one AK rifle, one SLR, one .303 gun and four grenades at the time of surrender.
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March - 29 
On March 29, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) reportedly killed four cadres of the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) during an internecine clash at Yakor village in the Tuensang district of Nagaland. Two villagers were a
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On March 29, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) reportedly killed four cadres of the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K) during an internecine clash at Yakor village in the Tuensang district of Nagaland. Two villagers were also injured in the crossfire.
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March - 29 
Suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) blew up an abandoned police station building by detonators near Ongole in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on March 29, today. Police said no one was injured in the blast as the police s
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Suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) blew up an abandoned police station building by detonators near Ongole in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on March 29, today. Police said no one was injured in the blast as the police station was shifted 10 days back to Yerrakontapalem due to security reasons.
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March - 29 
The Indian police are reported to have arrested three Maoists, identified as Dipak Subba, Jivan Sapkota and Prem Pradhan, in the State of West Bengal on March 29. They are suspected to have entered India for treatment after being injured in a recent
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The Indian police are reported to have arrested three Maoists, identified as Dipak Subba, Jivan Sapkota and Prem Pradhan, in the State of West Bengal on March 29. They are suspected to have entered India for treatment after being injured in a recent encounter with the RNA personnel at the Mangalbare area of Illam district in eastern Nepal.
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March - 29 
Two terrorists were reportedly shot dead by the security forces during an encounter at Sukhan Gala in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district on March 29. According to Daily Excelsior, the terrorists were exfiltrating to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (Po
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Two terrorists were reportedly shot dead by the security forces during an encounter at Sukhan Gala in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district on March 29. According to Daily Excelsior, the terrorists were exfiltrating to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) after ‘completing their tenure’ in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch. While two more terrorists of the groups managed to escape, two AK-56 rifles, two magazines, four hand grenades, one radio set and a diary were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 29 
At least four personnel of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) were wounded on March 29 when a landmine exploded at Kahan in the Kohlu district of Balochistan province. According to The News, an FC convoy was returning to Kohlu from Kahan when a landmine
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At least four personnel of the Frontier Constabulary (FC) were wounded on March 29 when a landmine exploded at Kahan in the Kohlu district of Balochistan province. According to The News, an FC convoy was returning to Kohlu from Kahan when a landmine blew up the vehicle near Sori Nullah.
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March - 29 
Five missiles were fired at an army camp along the border with Afghanistan in the Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan on March 29-night. Consequent to retaliatory firing by the soldiers in the camp, the assailants escaped. According to Dawn, the arm
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Five missiles were fired at an army camp along the border with Afghanistan in the Ghulam Khan area of North Waziristan on March 29-night. Consequent to retaliatory firing by the soldiers in the camp, the assailants escaped. According to Dawn, the army camp with at least 500 troops stationed, had been recently established approximately four kilometers from the border.
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March - 29 
Over 42 political activists were arrested from different parts of the country as the agitating parties continued their protest against the Government on March 29. Separately, hundreds of journalists took out a peaceful rally in the capital Kathmandu
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Over 42 political activists were arrested from different parts of the country as the agitating parties continued their protest against the Government on March 29. Separately, hundreds of journalists took out a peaceful rally in the capital Kathmandu demanded lifting of the state of emergency, restoration of human rights and press freedom in the country.
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March - 29 
Reports quoting Radio Nepal stated that seven civilians, including two children, were injured during a ‘pressure cooker bomb’ explosion allegedly triggered by the insurgents in Butwal Municipality on March 29.
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Reports quoting Radio Nepal stated that seven civilians, including two children, were injured during a ‘pressure cooker bomb’ explosion allegedly triggered by the insurgents in Butwal Municipality on March 29.
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March - 29 
RNA has warned over 200 business entrepreneurs and school proprietors against providing further donations to the insurgents. RNA sources revealed that donations given by some of the businessman to the Maoists ranged between Rupees 10,000 to 15,00,000
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RNA has warned over 200 business entrepreneurs and school proprietors against providing further donations to the insurgents. RNA sources revealed that donations given by some of the businessman to the Maoists ranged between Rupees 10,000 to 15,00,000.
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March - 29 
The Indian police are reported to have arrested three Maoists, identified as Dipak Subba, Jivan Sapkota and Prem Pradhan, in the State of West Bengal on March 29. They are suspected to have entered India for treatment after being injured in a recent
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The Indian police are reported to have arrested three Maoists, identified as Dipak Subba, Jivan Sapkota and Prem Pradhan, in the State of West Bengal on March 29. They are suspected to have entered India for treatment after being injured in a recent encounter with the RNA personnel at the Mangalbare area of Illam district in eastern Nepal.
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March - 29 
The visiting Pakistani Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, said Pakistan might consider providing military assistance to Nepal if the latter made a formal request. However, she added that both countries did not discuss the issu
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The visiting Pakistani Minister of State for Economic Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar, said Pakistan might consider providing military assistance to Nepal if the latter made a formal request. However, she added that both countries did not discuss the issue of military assistance during the bilateral Joint Economic Council meeting in Kathmandu on March 29.
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March - 29 
A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was arrested from Teligati in the Khulna district on March 29. A revolver was recovered from his possession.
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A cadre of the Janajuddha faction of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was arrested from Teligati in the Khulna district on March 29. A revolver was recovered from his possession.
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March - 29 
Daily News has reported that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is said to be collecting money @ Rupees 100 from Tsunami victims, living at camps in the Amparai district, who receive money as part of the relief.
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Daily News has reported that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is said to be collecting money @ Rupees 100 from Tsunami victims, living at camps in the Amparai district, who receive money as part of the relief.
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March - 30 
A soldier, identified as Yashwant Singh, was wounded when terrorists opened fire on a patrol party near Warnagam in the Anantnag district. Even as the troops opened retaliatory fire, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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A soldier, identified as Yashwant Singh, was wounded when terrorists opened fire on a patrol party near Warnagam in the Anantnag district. Even as the troops opened retaliatory fire, the terrorists managed to escape from the incident site.
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March - 30 
According to the Press Trust of India, the Union Home Ministry in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court said, "During the Home Secretary Level talks between India and Bangladesh held in Dhaka in September 2004, while Bangladesh had agreed to ad
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According to the Press Trust of India, the Union Home Ministry in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court said, "During the Home Secretary Level talks between India and Bangladesh held in Dhaka in September 2004, while Bangladesh had agreed to address our security concern, particularly the activities of the North-east insurgents in Bangladesh, there is no visible action on the ground." The affidavit was filed in response to certain queries by the Supreme Court on a petition filed by All India Lawyers Forum for Civil Liberties alleging that large-scale illegal migration from Bangladesh to India, especially in Assam, was having an adverse effect on the demography of the region.
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March - 30 
In the State, the troops recovered one pistol and 25 rounds of ammunition, three RPG rounds, two kilograms of explosives, 500 AK rounds, one RPG round and 35 Pika rounds during search operations at Niali in the Rajouri district.
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In the State, the troops recovered one pistol and 25 rounds of ammunition, three RPG rounds, two kilograms of explosives, 500 AK rounds, one RPG round and 35 Pika rounds during search operations at Niali in the Rajouri district.
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March - 30 
On March 30, a tribunal made recommendations for the extension of the proscription on the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) for another year. Meanwhile, speaking on the reluctance of the HNLC f
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On March 30, a tribunal made recommendations for the extension of the proscription on the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) for another year. Meanwhile, speaking on the reluctance of the HNLC for peace negotiations with the Government, State Home Minister Mukul Sangma said, "We hope that there will be a positive outcome of our peace overtures."
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March - 30 
On March 30, four terrorist groups warned the people against traveling by the April 7 inaugural Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus while describing it as a ‘coffin’. They also called for a complete strike on April 7, when the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh
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On March 30, four terrorist groups warned the people against traveling by the April 7 inaugural Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus while describing it as a ‘coffin’. They also called for a complete strike on April 7, when the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, is scheduled to flag off the cross border bus from Srinagar to Muzaffarabad. In a joint statement faxed to newspaper offices by the Al-Arifeen, Al-Nasreen, Farzandan-e-Millat and Save Kashmir Movement in Srinagar, the groups said that the bus was "in no way in the interest of Kashmir’s freedom struggle" and warned people against traveling on the same. The statement claimed that the decision was taken after "an extraordinary meeting" of the heads of four groups in Srinagar. "It is a friendly advice to passengers that they should not board this coffin to Muzaffarabad," the statement further said.
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March - 30 
On March 30, nine CPI-Maoist cadres, including two 'commanders', seven Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janashakthi) cadres and a CPI-ML Prathighatana Naxalite surrendered before the Karimnagar district Police Chief, D S Chauhan. Sep
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On March 30, nine CPI-Maoist cadres, including two 'commanders', seven Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist (CPI-ML Janashakthi) cadres and a CPI-ML Prathighatana Naxalite surrendered before the Karimnagar district Police Chief, D S Chauhan. Separately, on March 30, a woman Naxalite, Naragoni Manjula alias Rama alias Swarnakka, surrendered before the East Godavari district Police Chief, V. Naveen Chand. Further, another woman 'squad commander' of the CPI-Maoist, Vantala Gaddamma alias Jyothi alias Kranthi, surrendered before the Visakhapatnam district police chief (Rural), Sanjay Kumar Jain, on the same day.
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March - 30 
On March 30, security forces launched a combing operation at Ajukhara village inside the Dibru Saikhowa Reserve Sanctuary in search of a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) team. The terrorists, however, managed to escape subsequent to an exchange
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On March 30, security forces launched a combing operation at Ajukhara village inside the Dibru Saikhowa Reserve Sanctuary in search of a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) team. The terrorists, however, managed to escape subsequent to an exchange of fire leaving behind an unspecified amount of ammunition in four abandoned camps.
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March - 30 
On March 30, suspected KNF cadres shot at and injured five wine vendors in the Kalapahar area under Kangpokpi police station in Imphal east district. On the same day, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) terrorist was arrested subsequent to an exchange o
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On March 30, suspected KNF cadres shot at and injured five wine vendors in the Kalapahar area under Kangpokpi police station in Imphal east district. On the same day, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) terrorist was arrested subsequent to an exchange of fire in the Keibul Lamjao area of the district.
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March - 30 
On the same day, unidentified terrorists shot at and injured Genkhoukhup Mate, a senior leader of the Zomi Re-unification Organisation (ZRO), at his home at Tuibong in the Churachandpur district.
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On the same day, unidentified terrorists shot at and injured Genkhoukhup Mate, a senior leader of the Zomi Re-unification Organisation (ZRO), at his home at Tuibong in the Churachandpur district.
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March - 30 
Speaking in Kolkata on March 30, the Director General of Border Security Force, R S Mooshahary, said that Indian insurgent groups operating from Bangladesh are not only securing sanctuary in that country, but are getting something more. However, he d
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Speaking in Kolkata on March 30, the Director General of Border Security Force, R S Mooshahary, said that Indian insurgent groups operating from Bangladesh are not only securing sanctuary in that country, but are getting something more. However, he did not provide any details in this regard.
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March - 30 
The Assam Police claimed to be fully prepared to deal with any acts of violence by the ULFA in the run-up to the ‘raising day’ of the outfit on April 7. The Sentinel reported that a high-level meeting of the security agencies deployed in the State wi
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The Assam Police claimed to be fully prepared to deal with any acts of violence by the ULFA in the run-up to the ‘raising day’ of the outfit on April 7. The Sentinel reported that a high-level meeting of the security agencies deployed in the State will be held in the first week of April.
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March - 30 
The Shillong Times has reported that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has approached the Union Government for peace talks and in this regard, has sent four cadres of the outfit to New Delhi on March 30 to initiate the peace process.
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The Shillong Times has reported that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has approached the Union Government for peace talks and in this regard, has sent four cadres of the outfit to New Delhi on March 30 to initiate the peace process. Confirming this, State Home Minister, Mukul Sangma said, "We are expecting some positive outcome regarding the latest development. Details will be made available at the right time."
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March - 30 
The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), on March 30, revoked its threat to call off the cease-fire with the Government from April 1, citing "outpouring of public sentiment on the peace process." Following the appeal by three Karbi organisat
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The United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), on March 30, revoked its threat to call off the cease-fire with the Government from April 1, citing "outpouring of public sentiment on the peace process." Following the appeal by three Karbi organisations, the UPDS 'publicity secretary', Tong eh-Nongloda, said in Diphu, "They offered moral support to our demand and promised to stand by us on the issue of political negotiations. That is why we have decided to withdraw the March 31 deadline."
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March - 30 
Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment were shot dead by the troops during an operation in the Barmandal area of Rajouri district. One of the slain terrorists was later identified as Ali Mohammed alias Abu Burhan, an ‘area commander
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Two cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment were shot dead by the troops during an operation in the Barmandal area of Rajouri district. One of the slain terrorists was later identified as Ali Mohammed alias Abu Burhan, an ‘area commander’, for Kalakote. Two AK-47 rifles, four magazines, 75 rounds of ammunition, two hand grenades and one pouch were recovered from the incident site.
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March - 30 
Two terrorists and a paramilitary soldier were killed when a group of two Fidayeen (suicide squad) terrorists attempted to storm a Border Security Force (BSF) post at Arampora in the Sopore town of Baramulla district on March 30. According to Daily E
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Two terrorists and a paramilitary soldier were killed when a group of two Fidayeen (suicide squad) terrorists attempted to storm a Border Security Force (BSF) post at Arampora in the Sopore town of Baramulla district on March 30. According to Daily Excelsior, after lobbing grenades and firing from automatic weapons, the two terrorists attacked the guard post of the camp. A BSF spokesperson said that the duo was killed by the troops after a failed attempt to storm the camp.
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March - 30 
Unidentified terrorists shot dead a village head, identified as Mohammed Iqbal, at Sagam in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district. Further, terrorists shot dead another civilian, Jamaal Din Bhat, in his house at Trehgam in the Banihal area of Doda d
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Unidentified terrorists shot dead a village head, identified as Mohammed Iqbal, at Sagam in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district. Further, terrorists shot dead another civilian, Jamaal Din Bhat, in his house at Trehgam in the Banihal area of Doda district. Bhat was actively associated with the security forces during search and cordon operations in Banihal for the past few months, according to official sources.
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March - 30 
An anti-terrorism court in Karachi sentenced on March 30 an Afghanistan-born activist of the banned Sunni group, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), to death on two counts in the murder case of two Iranian owners of a bakery. Ghulam Hussain, the 45-year-old Ira
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An anti-terrorism court in Karachi sentenced on March 30 an Afghanistan-born activist of the banned Sunni group, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), to death on two counts in the murder case of two Iranian owners of a bakery. Ghulam Hussain, the 45-year-old Iranian owner of Subhanullah Bakery, and his 18-year-old nephew were shot dead by Abdul Wahab Afghani at their shop on M. A. Jinnah Road in Karachi on February 27, 2004.
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March - 30 
Six foreigners, suspected to be Afghans and Central Asians, were reportedly arrested from Abdara in Peshawar on March 30 for their alleged links to the Al Qaeda. "Two hand-grenades, a pistol, computer disks and literature glorifying militancy were se
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Six foreigners, suspected to be Afghans and Central Asians, were reportedly arrested from Abdara in Peshawar on March 30 for their alleged links to the Al Qaeda. "Two hand-grenades, a pistol, computer disks and literature glorifying militancy were seized during the raid," an unnamed official told Daily Times. "These people have been under surveillance for some time and we have credible information that they are linked to Al Qaeda… They had been living in a rented house in Peshawar’s University Town neighbourhood for a few weeks," said the official.
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March - 30 
The same court reportedly acquitted two activists of the outlawed Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Aalmi (HuMA) in a petrol pump blast case. Syed Ahmer Kazmi and Naeem Rufi were prosecuted for causing a bomb blast at a petrol pump in the jurisdiction of Soldi
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The same court reportedly acquitted two activists of the outlawed Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Aalmi (HuMA) in a petrol pump blast case. Syed Ahmer Kazmi and Naeem Rufi were prosecuted for causing a bomb blast at a petrol pump in the jurisdiction of Soldier Bazaar police on May 15, 2003.
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March - 30 
According to Kantipur Online, Maoist insurgents shot dead a Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) captain, Arjun Palpali, at Kawasoti in the Nawalparasi district on March 30.
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According to Kantipur Online, Maoist insurgents shot dead a Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) captain, Arjun Palpali, at Kawasoti in the Nawalparasi district on March 30.
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March - 30 
According to the Home Ministry spokesperson, Gopendra Bahadur Pandey, a Deputy Superintendent of Police at the regional office of National Investigation Department in Pokhara, Mahesh KC, succumbed to injuries after he was shot dead by Maoist insurgen
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According to the Home Ministry spokesperson, Gopendra Bahadur Pandey, a Deputy Superintendent of Police at the regional office of National Investigation Department in Pokhara, Mahesh KC, succumbed to injuries after he was shot dead by Maoist insurgents at his residence in Pokhara on March 30.
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March - 30 
In Janakpur on March 30, the insurgents detonated a bomb targeting a security patrol. However, no casualties have been reported in the blast.
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In Janakpur on March 30, the insurgents detonated a bomb targeting a security patrol. However, no casualties have been reported in the blast.
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March - 30 
Kathmandu Post has reported that at least 29 Nepali Congress (NC) cadres were arrested during protest rallies in several parts of the country on March 30. Meanwhile, the five agitating political parties – the NC, Communist Party of Nepal-UML, Nepali
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Kathmandu Post has reported that at least 29 Nepali Congress (NC) cadres were arrested during protest rallies in several parts of the country on March 30. Meanwhile, the five agitating political parties – the NC, Communist Party of Nepal-UML, Nepali Congress (Democratic), Nepal Sadbhavana Party (Anandi Devi) and People's Front Nepal - have formed a joint struggle committee in the Sarlahi district. Separately, during a meeting in Kathmandu on March 30, a senior leader of the CPN-UML, K.P. Sharma Oli, ruled out reconciliation with the King until the latter restores civil liberties, ends emergency rule and frees all detained political leaders, cadres, journalists and other professionals. He also denied any coordination and co-operation with the Maoists at the present juncture.
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March - 30 
On the same day, a group of suspected Maoists attacked an unidentified Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) official in the Nawalparasi district. Further, RNA sources said that the insurgents have shut down and forced eight family members of a soldier out of th
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On the same day, a group of suspected Maoists attacked an unidentified Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) official in the Nawalparasi district. Further, RNA sources said that the insurgents have shut down and forced eight family members of a soldier out of their house at Ritha in the far-western district of Darchula.
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March - 30 
According to the Press Trust of India, the Union Home Ministry in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court said, "During the Home Secretary Level talks between India and Bangladesh held in Dhaka in September 2004, while Bangladesh had agreed to ad
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According to the Press Trust of India, the Union Home Ministry in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court said, "During the Home Secretary Level talks between India and Bangladesh held in Dhaka in September 2004, while Bangladesh had agreed to address our security concern, particularly the activities of the North-east insurgents in Bangladesh, there is no visible action on the ground." The affidavit was filed in response to certain queries by the Supreme Court on a petition filed by All India Lawyers Forum for Civil Liberties alleging that large-scale illegal migration from Bangladesh to India, especially in Assam, was having an adverse effect on the demography of the region.
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March - 30 
Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres attacked a van carrying six Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) activists at Aarumuhaththaan Kudiyiruppu, 12 kilometres north of Batticaloa, on March 30. In the ensuing clash, one police per
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Suspected Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres attacked a van carrying six Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) activists at Aarumuhaththaan Kudiyiruppu, 12 kilometres north of Batticaloa, on March 30. In the ensuing clash, one police personnel, Piyal Perera, was injured while the EPDP cadres escaped unhurt. Later, military spokesperson, Brig. Daya Ratnayake, stated that the target of the attack was Ravi, a senior EPDP member.
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March - 31 
A 42 year old civilian, Lal Hussain, was abducted by the terrorists from his house in Allal and later killed at the adjacent village of Manihal in Rajouri district.
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A 42 year old civilian, Lal Hussain, was abducted by the terrorists from his house in Allal and later killed at the adjacent village of Manihal in Rajouri district.
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March - 31 
A group of terrorists shot dead a Congress party activist, Mohammad Iqbal Bhat, outside his residence at Sagam in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on March 31. Further, terrorists shot dead the driver of a mini-bus, Mushtaq Ahmad, and wounded t
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A group of terrorists shot dead a Congress party activist, Mohammad Iqbal Bhat, outside his residence at Sagam in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district on March 31. Further, terrorists shot dead the driver of a mini-bus, Mushtaq Ahmad, and wounded the conductor, Javid Ahmad Dar, at Jehangir Chowk in the capital Srinagar.
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March - 31 
A police constable, Shankar Naik, was reportedly killed and two others were injured when suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Achampet police station in the Mahabubn
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A police constable, Shankar Naik, was reportedly killed and two others were injured when suspected left-wing extremists (also known as Naxalites) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attacked the Achampet police station in the Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh on March 31.
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March - 31 
According to Sentinel, the Border Security Force (BSF) will discuss the issue of extradition of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia during a high-level meeting with the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) scheduled to be he
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According to Sentinel, the Border Security Force (BSF) will discuss the issue of extradition of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia during a high-level meeting with the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) scheduled to be held in Dhaka from April 12 to 17. A senior BSF official said, "We will take up the issue of extradition of Chetia and ask the Bangladesh Rifles to hand over to us the ten top leaders of different militant groups hiding in the neighbouring country." He further said, "The names of the ten leaders and their addresses in Bangladesh were provided to the BDR at the last meeting."
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March - 31 
Assamese litterateur, Mamoni Raisom Goswami, speaking to the UNI on March 31 said that she urged the Prime Minister to respond directly to the letter by ULFA 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa, in which the outfit spelt out the conditions for talks with th
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Assamese litterateur, Mamoni Raisom Goswami, speaking to the UNI on March 31 said that she urged the Prime Minister to respond directly to the letter by ULFA 'chairman' Arabinda Rajkhowa, in which the outfit spelt out the conditions for talks with the Government. She said, "It was after so many years that the group wrote to the Centre. So there should be direct communication between them."
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March - 31 
Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained injuries when terrorists hurled a grenade on their post at Khanyar Police Station in Srinagar. Al Mansooran, suspected to be front outfit of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reportedly claimed re
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Five Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained injuries when terrorists hurled a grenade on their post at Khanyar Police Station in Srinagar. Al Mansooran, suspected to be front outfit of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 31 
Four armed persons, posing as Naxalites, looted a petrol bunk at Chandampally in the Nalgonda district on March 31.
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Four armed persons, posing as Naxalites, looted a petrol bunk at Chandampally in the Nalgonda district on March 31.
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March - 31 
In the State, terrorists bombed the vacant house of State Agriculture Minister, Abdul Aziz Zargar, at Manzgam in the Anantnag district. While no casualties were reported, the explosions caused extensive damage to the house.
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In the State, terrorists bombed the vacant house of State Agriculture Minister, Abdul Aziz Zargar, at Manzgam in the Anantnag district. While no casualties were reported, the explosions caused extensive damage to the house.
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March - 31 
In the State, two CPI-Maoists are reported to have surrendered before the Chittoor district Police Chief, V.V. Gopalakrishna, on March 31.
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In the State, two CPI-Maoists are reported to have surrendered before the Chittoor district Police Chief, V.V. Gopalakrishna, on March 31.
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March - 31 
On March 31, security forces, subsequent to an encounter, arrested a suspected terrorist at Keibul Sangram Mamangpat under Moirang police station area in the Bishnupur district.
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On March 31, security forces, subsequent to an encounter, arrested a suspected terrorist at Keibul Sangram Mamangpat under Moirang police station area in the Bishnupur district.
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March - 31 
On March 31, the Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, appealed to both the militant factions to stop the internecine violence.
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On March 31, the Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, appealed to both the militant factions to stop the internecine violence.
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March - 31 
Suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists abducted a trader, Kaptan Bhuyan, from the Loyarpuia area of Karimganj district on March 31. According to official sources, the NLFT have asked for a ransom of Rupees 400,000.
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Suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists abducted a trader, Kaptan Bhuyan, from the Loyarpuia area of Karimganj district on March 31. According to official sources, the NLFT have asked for a ransom of Rupees 400,000.
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March - 31 
Terrorists abducted and later killed two more civilians, identified as Amar Singh of Narsinghpora village and Lal Hussain of Alal, in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district on March 31.
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Terrorists abducted and later killed two more civilians, identified as Amar Singh of Narsinghpora village and Lal Hussain of Alal, in the Thannamandi area of Rajouri district on March 31.
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March - 31 
The dead bodies of three civilians, abducted by terrorists on March 29, were reportedly recovered by the police from Sonabrari forest in Anantnag district on March 31. They were identified as Fareed Ahmad Gujjar, Farooq Ahmad and Fareed.
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The dead bodies of three civilians, abducted by terrorists on March 29, were reportedly recovered by the police from Sonabrari forest in Anantnag district on March 31. They were identified as Fareed Ahmad Gujjar, Farooq Ahmad and Fareed.
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March - 31 
The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), a student organisation in Mizoram, has demanded an apology from the Bru refugees before they are repatriated by the Mizoram Government. In a statement issued in Aizawl on March 31, the MZP said: "The slanders that Mizos ha
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The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP), a student organisation in Mizoram, has demanded an apology from the Bru refugees before they are repatriated by the Mizoram Government. In a statement issued in Aizawl on March 31, the MZP said: "The slanders that Mizos had raped their women and that they had burned their temples are totally false and the Brus should issue a public apology as widely as possible, preferably in national newspapers and other national media." The student body further demanded that if and when the Brus are repatriated, they should not be allowed to stay in a compact area, especially near the camps of the security forces.
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March - 31 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), in a press release on March 31, said that it was ready to confront any challenge to protect the peace process. Criticising the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K), the outfit said that the
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), in a press release on March 31, said that it was ready to confront any challenge to protect the peace process. Criticising the rival Khaplang faction (NSCN-K), the outfit said that the mandate and aspirations must be defended at all cost and the NSCN-IM "could not allow this propitious moment go by and let the nation perish because of a few disgruntled desperadoes."
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March - 31 
Two employees of a kerosene depot were abducted on March 31 by unidentified terrorists from the 12 Mile area in Karbi Anglong district.
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Two employees of a kerosene depot were abducted on March 31 by unidentified terrorists from the 12 Mile area in Karbi Anglong district.
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March - 31 
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi sentenced on March 31 six activists of the banned Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Alami (HuMA) to an aggregate 19 years in prison each in explosive substance, illegal weapons and police encounter cases. Naveed Hamid, Imran
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An Anti-Terrorism Court in Karachi sentenced on March 31 six activists of the banned Harkat-ul-Mujahideen Al-Alami (HuMA) to an aggregate 19 years in prison each in explosive substance, illegal weapons and police encounter cases. Naveed Hamid, Imran Khan, Mohammad Abid, Syed Khurrum Shahab, Mohammad Nasir and Mohammad Amir were arrested after a shootout on May 23, 2004, in the Kalakot area of Karachi.
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March - 31 
At least 16 people were wounded when an unidentified man threw a hand grenade in Mirali Bazaar, a town in North Waziristan, on March 31. Officials later said two tribesmen were arrested from the incident site. According to Dawn, the attack was aimed
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At least 16 people were wounded when an unidentified man threw a hand grenade in Mirali Bazaar, a town in North Waziristan, on March 31. Officials later said two tribesmen were arrested from the incident site. According to Dawn, the attack was aimed at an army convoy, which was passing through the crowded bazaar of the town, but it missed the target and hit a car instead.
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March - 31 April - 1
At least 10 persons - six Maoist insurgents, two security force (SF) personnel and two civilians - were killed in separate incidents across the country. Three Maoists and two SF personnel were killed and two others injured during a clash at Likhuphal
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At least 10 persons - six Maoist insurgents, two security force (SF) personnel and two civilians - were killed in separate incidents across the country. Three Maoists and two SF personnel were killed and two others injured during a clash at Likhuphalate in the Gaighat district on April 1. On the same day, a Maoist, Mangal Singha Ghalan, was shot dead by the troops during a search operation in the Paurahi area of Rautahat district and an unidentified insurgent was killed at Bhagawanpur in Kapilvastu district. In a separate incident in Dhankuta district, insurgents shot dead a former Indian Army personnel, Ram Lal Moktan, at Chungmang on April 1. SFs also recovered the dead body of a Maoist from the clash site at Chhuplu area in Solukhumbu district on March 31.
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March - 31 
Maoist insurgents shot and killed the chairman of Sindhuli Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Narayan Kumar Shrestha, at his residence at Dhungrebas of Kamalamai Municipality in Sindhuli district on March 31.
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Maoist insurgents shot and killed the chairman of Sindhuli Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Narayan Kumar Shrestha, at his residence at Dhungrebas of Kamalamai Municipality in Sindhuli district on March 31.
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March - 31 
On March 31, Government spokesperson and Communication Minister, Tanka Dhakal, called on the political parties to end their ongoing agitation saying, "To resort to street agitations when the country is burning is to add fuel to fire."
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On March 31, Government spokesperson and Communication Minister, Tanka Dhakal, called on the political parties to end their ongoing agitation saying, "To resort to street agitations when the country is burning is to add fuel to fire."
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March - 31 
Security forces recovered bodies of two Maoists who were killed during a clash with the troops at Chhuplu Bhanjyang in the Solukhumbu district on March 31.
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Security forces recovered bodies of two Maoists who were killed during a clash with the troops at Chhuplu Bhanjyang in the Solukhumbu district on March 31.
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March - 31 
According to Sentinel, the Border Security Force (BSF) will discuss the issue of extradition of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia during a high-level meeting with the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) scheduled to be he
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According to Sentinel, the Border Security Force (BSF) will discuss the issue of extradition of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) 'general secretary' Anup Chetia during a high-level meeting with the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) scheduled to be held in Dhaka from April 12 to 17. A senior BSF official said, "We will take up the issue of extradition of Chetia and ask the Bangladesh Rifles to hand over to us the ten top leaders of different militant groups hiding in the neighbouring country." He further said, "The names of the ten leaders and their addresses in Bangladesh were provided to the BDR at the last meeting."
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March - 31 
On March 31, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered an unspecified quantity of bombs and bomb-making materials contained in two sacks in the Madhabdi police station area of capital Dhaka. Three persons were arrested in this connection.
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On March 31, the Rapid Action Battalion personnel recovered an unspecified quantity of bombs and bomb-making materials contained in two sacks in the Madhabdi police station area of capital Dhaka. Three persons were arrested in this connection.
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*Data till , May 07, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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