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March - 1 
A CPI-Maoist supporter and supplier of explosives, identified as Karamdayal Munda, was arrested by Lohardaga Police on March 1, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Ratan Chothe has said “Under the leadership of SDPO AS Rijwi and
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A CPI-Maoist supporter and supplier of explosives, identified as Karamdayal Munda, was arrested by Lohardaga Police on March 1, reports The Pioneer. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Ratan Chothe has said “Under the leadership of SDPO AS Rijwi and police force, CRPF, a search operation was conducted on Sunday. Police arrested Karamdayal Munda, the Maoist supporter and the supplier of explosives who was in Badi village of Senha block.” During interrogation, the supplier told the Police that he had kept some explosives near a Anganbadi centre. Police found 175 pieces of detonators, 25 metre cortex wire, a pressure cooker and 34 pieces of large sized canes. The SP added “Munda used to supply explosives to the Maoists for a long time especially to Madan and Nakul Yadav. During election hours he supplied them rice and eatables.”
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A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre has been arrested from a locality under Goh Police Station area in Aurangabad District on March 1, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off, Police raided a hideout near Bihuri canal and arrested the Maoist, identified as Nan
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A hardcore CPI-Maoist cadre has been arrested from a locality under Goh Police Station area in Aurangabad District on March 1, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off, Police raided a hideout near Bihuri canal and arrested the Maoist, identified as Nand Das, with a pistol and some ammunition, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Anwar Javed said.
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An unidentified militant was killed in a joint operation by police and Assam Rifles (AR), on March 1, in the Jenamghat area of Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. Security Forces (SFs) are in the process of identifying the outfit of the slain
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An unidentified militant was killed in a joint operation by police and Assam Rifles (AR), on March 1, in the Jenamghat area of Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. Security Forces (SFs) are in the process of identifying the outfit of the slain terrorist. A large quantity of arms and ammunition, including a foreign assault rifle, has been recovered from the possession of the militant. Besides, a Motorola radio set and about 400 rounds of live ammunitions have also been recovered
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An unidentified militant was killed on March 1, during an encounter between Assam Rifles (AR) and suspected militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) at Aben village under Touse
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An unidentified militant was killed on March 1, during an encounter between Assam Rifles (AR) and suspected militant of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) at Aben village under Tousem sub-division in Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express. A rifle and 400 round of ammunition were recovered by the Security Forces (SFs).
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Azamgarh Police arrested one person, identified as Shafiq Ahmed on March 1, along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) consignment of INR 1,65,000, from an undisclosed location, reports The Times of India. Further, International gangs involved in pu
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Azamgarh Police arrested one person, identified as Shafiq Ahmed on March 1, along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) consignment of INR 1,65,000, from an undisclosed location, reports The Times of India. Further, International gangs involved in pumping FICN in India through Bangladesh and Nepal borders have increased their activities in the past five months and security agencies say terror angle could not be ruled out. Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) ASP Santosh Singh admitted that between October, 2014 and February, 2015 only, his field unit had handled more than five cases in which FICN of INR 16,50,000 value had been seized.
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Four unidentified militants assaulted 12 labourers at Mawiongrim in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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Four unidentified militants assaulted 12 labourers at Mawiongrim in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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In a boost to the anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, the base of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has been set up in Chhattisgarh, reports The Indian Express on March 2. The aerial vehicle quietly made its first test-reconnais
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In a boost to the anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, the base of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) has been set up in Chhattisgarh, reports The Indian Express on March 2. The aerial vehicle quietly made its first test-reconnaissance from an airstrip in the Bhilai Steel Plant campus on February 27. The UAV will have its base station at a location in Nandini village of Bhilai, as a joint team of National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) will handle its operations. The UAV makes sorties over the forested zone of Dandakaranya and takes images useful in security operations. Now, the UAV’s inputs will be streamed live at certain strategic locations, including Raipur Police Headquarters, offices of Police Superintendents of Maoist-hit districts and office of Bastar Inspector General (IG), among others. The UAV is likely to be connected with these offices within months.
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Meghalaya police appears to be preparing for a full onslaught against GNLA following the establishment of a special Operation Group Centre at Bolkinggre village of Williamnagar in East Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on March 2.
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Meghalaya police appears to be preparing for a full onslaught against GNLA following the establishment of a special Operation Group Centre at Bolkinggre village of Williamnagar in East Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times on March 2.
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National Liberation Front (UNLF) has announced that it would set up a ‘fact finding team’ to investigate into the case pertaining to denial of CBSE exam admit cards to around 2500 students of the State, reports The Sangai Express on March 2. In
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National Liberation Front (UNLF) has announced that it would set up a ‘fact finding team’ to investigate into the case pertaining to denial of CBSE exam admit cards to around 2500 students of the State, reports The Sangai Express on March 2. In response to a press report, on February 28, regarding a ban imposed by NSCN-IM on Poumai Naga Union (PNU), the Union in a press statement said the news report is shocking and unexpected from any organization, reports Kanglaonline.
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) ‘commander’, Dhanu Koloi, was booked under the stringent National Security Act (NSA), reports Tripurainfo. Koloi was earlier arrested on June, 2012 and released on bail from Bishalghar Central Jail in Sepah
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National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) ‘commander’, Dhanu Koloi, was booked under the stringent National Security Act (NSA), reports Tripurainfo. Koloi was earlier arrested on June, 2012 and released on bail from Bishalghar Central Jail in Sepahijala District. Police have reports of fresh initiative, launched by a group of surrendered militants, to re-activate the NLFT operations in the State, ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) polls to be held in the month of April 2015. The NSA directive was issued by the West Tripura district administration.
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NSCN-K on March 1, said it is highly appalled and perturbed over recent abductions and torture of its cadres, allegedly by NSCN-IM militants, reports Nagaland Post. In a press release NSCN-K stated that Kepwang Konyak, Honkai Konyak and Manjah Konyak
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NSCN-K on March 1, said it is highly appalled and perturbed over recent abductions and torture of its cadres, allegedly by NSCN-IM militants, reports Nagaland Post. In a press release NSCN-K stated that Kepwang Konyak, Honkai Konyak and Manjah Konyak were abducted on February 18 from Teru village in Mon District.
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On March 1, a combined team of Thoubal District Police Commandos and Assam Rifles (AR) conducted frisking and checking at Heirok crossing and arrested ‘sergeant’ Sagolshem Sanatomba Meitei alias Khaba Meitei of the progressive faction of People’s Rev
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On March 1, a combined team of Thoubal District Police Commandos and Assam Rifles (AR) conducted frisking and checking at Heirok crossing and arrested ‘sergeant’ Sagolshem Sanatomba Meitei alias Khaba Meitei of the progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro) from Heirok crossing in Thoubal District, reports E-pao.
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On March 1, SFs recovered two hand grenades wrapped in a plastic bag and hung to a roadside tree in between Khongkhang and Lokchao on Imphal-Moreh road in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On March 1, SFs recovered two hand grenades wrapped in a plastic bag and hung to a roadside tree in between Khongkhang and Lokchao on Imphal-Moreh road in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express.
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi red-flagged cyber security as an issue of global concern and exhorted the IT industry on March 1 to find innovate solutions to tackle the menace, reports Business Today. Modi also asked the IT industry to work on ide
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi red-flagged cyber security as an issue of global concern and exhorted the IT industry on March 1 to find innovate solutions to tackle the menace, reports Business Today. Modi also asked the IT industry to work on ideas like 'Cloud Godowns' and 'Cloud Lockers' to help keep data secure. "The whole world is concerned. Since I have become the Prime Minister, I have met around 50 world and political leaders and out of that, almost 25-30 have said cyber security is a concern. Can Indian youth work on solutions for cyber security?" Modi stated.
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SFs arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Rupacherra village under Malugram Police Station in Silchar town of Cachar District on March 1, reports The Telegraph. The trio was identified as Naren Orang (28), Arjun Oran
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SFs arrested three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from Rupacherra village under Malugram Police Station in Silchar town of Cachar District on March 1, reports The Telegraph. The trio was identified as Naren Orang (28), Arjun Orang (20) and Barsing Teron (23). Borah said Naren and Arjun Orang were involved in spreading Maoist ideology while Barsing Teron was a trained Maoist. The Police recovered INR 40,000 and various documents and leaflets of four different organisations - Bharatiya Krishak Sramik Mahasamiti, Sramik Krishak Unnayan Samiti, Adivasi Tea Tribes Democratic Youth Organisation and Sangrami Nari Mukti Organisation - from their possession.
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SFs arrested two militants and two linkmen of the United People’s Liberation Army (UPLA) at Dilai of Karbi Anglong District on March 1, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested UALA cadres were identified as Ronard Momin (militant), Singsang Nehang (
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SFs arrested two militants and two linkmen of the United People’s Liberation Army (UPLA) at Dilai of Karbi Anglong District on March 1, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested UALA cadres were identified as Ronard Momin (militant), Singsang Nehang (militant), Nokjir Timung (linkman) and Rajkumar Rajbongshi (linkman). One 7.65 pistol along with some ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from
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Soon after taking oath, Chief Minister (CM) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed during a press conference on March 1 said Hurriyat Conference, militant outfits and “people from across the border”, an oblique reference to Pakistan, allowed conducive atmosphere for
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Soon after taking oath, Chief Minister (CM) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed during a press conference on March 1 said Hurriyat Conference, militant outfits and “people from across the border”, an oblique reference to Pakistan, allowed conducive atmosphere for Assembly polls, reports Daily Excelsior. Sayeed further said “God forbid if they (militants) would have done something. It would not have been possible to have smooth conduct of the elections.” Sayeed also voiced hope that the induction of separatist turned mainstream politician Sajjad Gani Lone in the Ministry would open avenues for others to follow the suit.
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The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will stay as Union Home Ministry Affairs (MHA) has rejected an official Committee recommendation for repeal of the Act, reports Daily Excelsior on March 2. A senior MHA official, speaking on condition of an
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The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will stay as Union Home Ministry Affairs (MHA) has rejected an official Committee recommendation for repeal of the Act, reports Daily Excelsior on March 2. A senior MHA official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that a recommendation for rejection of B P Jeevan Reddy Committee report has been sent to Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Brushing aside all criticism against the Act which is dubbed as “draconian” by several human rights organisations, the MHA said the Act was needed for Army to operate in areas hit by militancy or insurgency. The Reddy Committee was set up in 2004, in the wake of intense agitation in Manipur following killing of a woman, Thangjam Manorama, while in the custody of Assam Rifles and the indefinite fast undertaken by activist Irom Sharmila against AFSPA. The five-member committee, headed by Justice Jeevan Reddy, a former Supreme Court judge, had submitted its report on June 6, 2005. The 147-page report recommends “the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, should be repealed.”
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March - 1 
The Assam State unit of Jamiat Ulama has said that it will extend full cooperation to the process of updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports The Assam Tribune. “Jamiat has decided to extend full cooperation in preparation of the
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The Assam State unit of Jamiat Ulama has said that it will extend full cooperation to the process of updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports The Assam Tribune. “Jamiat has decided to extend full cooperation in preparation of the NRC to ensure that names of illegal immigrants are not included in it, while those of genuine Indian citizens are not excluded,” the statement from Jamiat said. The organization has also decided to help citizens in depositing relevant documents to the NRC staff. The State committee of the Jamiat Ulama has directed all the district committees to form a five-member cell in each ward to help the local people in this regard.
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March - 1 
The Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) has directed its ‘army wing’ to arrest any individual found indulging in collection of taxation, donation or contribution in the name of NNC-NA in and around Kohima and Dimapur, reports Naga
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The Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) has directed its ‘army wing’ to arrest any individual found indulging in collection of taxation, donation or contribution in the name of NNC-NA in and around Kohima and Dimapur, reports Nagaland Post on March 2.
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March - 1 
Three persons were separately arrested for possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) from Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib District, Business Standard reports on March 2. On a tip off, Police searched the residence of accused Jagtar Singh and his wife Pa
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Three persons were separately arrested for possessing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) from Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib District, Business Standard reports on March 2. On a tip off, Police searched the residence of accused Jagtar Singh and his wife Parwati in Barhman Majra (Sirhind) and arrested them after recovering FICN worth INR 162,000. Police also arrested their aide Amritpal Singh, a resident of Shastri Nager. Police also seized a laptop and a printer which was used to publish the fake notes.
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March - 1 
Top Nagaland Police and government officials are allegedly occupying land along the disputed stretches of Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Sentinel on March 2. Officials from the level of sub-divisional officers to superintendents of police are “ow
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Top Nagaland Police and government officials are allegedly occupying land along the disputed stretches of Assam-Nagaland border, reports The Sentinel on March 2. Officials from the level of sub-divisional officers to superintendents of police are “owners” of plots in the B Sector of the inter-State border in Golaghat district, according to information with Assam Police. “Nagaland has a traditional land holding system where the laws are customary. These plots have been issued in the name of these officials by the respective village headmen. The officials have in turn settled people, mostly Adivasis, who cultivate the land and pay a lease in the form of paddy to the owners,” said an Assam Police official. The collection of the lease is done by “overground” cadres, the sources said.
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March - 1 
Unidentified militants killed an engineer working with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Central public sector telecom services provider, identified as G. M. Rongmei at his residence at Naga Gaon in Dimapur District, on March 1, reports The Assa
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Unidentified militants killed an engineer working with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Central public sector telecom services provider, identified as G. M. Rongmei at his residence at Naga Gaon in Dimapur District, on March 1, reports The Assam Tribune. He was the sub-divisional engineer of BSNL posted in Zunheboto. His niece, Rajni was injured in the attacks.
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March - 1 
Women of Showuba village in Dimapur District, have been keeping a vigil against illegal tax collectors, chasing away them from the village, reports The Shillong Times.
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Women of Showuba village in Dimapur District, have been keeping a vigil against illegal tax collectors, chasing away them from the village, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 1 
At least six criminas were injured during a clash between Lyari-based gangsters associated with Sheraz Comrade group and the Jabbar Jhengu group at Aath Chowk in Lyari Town on March 1, reported Daily Times.
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At least six criminas were injured during a clash between Lyari-based gangsters associated with Sheraz Comrade group and the Jabbar Jhengu group at Aath Chowk in Lyari Town on March 1, reported Daily Times.
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March - 1 
Police in the Federal Capital Islamabad on March 1 foiled a terrorist attack that aimed to the strike Pakistan Day parade on 23 March, reports Dawn. Police sources said that two suspected terrorists were arrested during recent raids and confessed to
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Police in the Federal Capital Islamabad on March 1 foiled a terrorist attack that aimed to the strike Pakistan Day parade on 23 March, reports Dawn. Police sources said that two suspected terrorists were arrested during recent raids and confessed to planning an attack. The terrorists were arrested from Ghouri Town in connection with the attack on the Qasar-e-Sakina Imambargah which occurred on February 19. Sources said the arrested terrorists confessed to planning an attack during their interrogation. A large cache of weapons was also seized from their possession.
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March - 1 
Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs and National Security Sartaj Aziz said on March 1 that the normalisation of Indo-Pakistan relations is urgently needed to reduce tension on the Line of Control (LoC), reports Dawn. “It is premature to predi
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Prime Minister’s Adviser on Foreign Affairs and National Security Sartaj Aziz said on March 1 that the normalisation of Indo-Pakistan relations is urgently needed to reduce tension on the Line of Control (LoC), reports Dawn. “It is premature to predict the outcome of foreign secretary level talks between Pakistan and India scheduled for next week but chances of a decision to resume a composite dialogue are likely either in the upcoming or the follow-up meetings,” Mr Aziz said. Mr Aziz said all outstanding issues, including the Kashmir dispute, had been part of agenda for talks with India. About the recent eight per cent increase in India’s defence allocation, the PM’s adviser said Pakistan had never been involved in arms race. However, he said, Pakistan would never compromise on availability of conventional weapons for its armed forces. Answering a question that foreign policy was being controlled by the army chief, the PM’s adviser said: “Harmony between political and military leadership is essential for national security which is an integral part of country’s foreign policy. It is not possible to implement the priorities on security issues without coordination with the armed forces.” Mr Aziz said the time of blame game between Afghanistan and Pakistan was over.
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The KP Police, during the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province, arrested 257 suspects on March 1, reports The News. Police also recovered 58 weapons of different kind. During snap checking on 134 checkpoints, 200 suspects were
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The KP Police, during the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province, arrested 257 suspects on March 1, reports The News. Police also recovered 58 weapons of different kind. During snap checking on 134 checkpoints, 200 suspects were held while a total of 46 unregistered Afghan nationals were also detained and 20 cases registered against them. Security inspections of 788 educational institutions were also carried out and various institutions were advised to beef up security arrangements further.
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March - 1 
The wall of a government-run girls’ school and two vehicles were damaged in a bomb blast at Gul Mohammad Kalmati Goth near Murtaza Chowrangi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 1, reports Dawn. Sources said that an explosive de
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The wall of a government-run girls’ school and two vehicles were damaged in a bomb blast at Gul Mohammad Kalmati Goth near Murtaza Chowrangi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 1, reports Dawn. Sources said that an explosive device weighing about half a kg was placed near the boundary wall of the School. Two cars parked near the school-building were also damaged when the device containing ball bearings exploded. The school was closed for the weekly holiday. No one was injured.
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March - 1 
Two Afghan Police personnel were killed in a militant attack in Chaman area of Qilla Abdullah District in Balochistan on March 1, reports Dawn. A senior administration officer in Chaman, who declined to be named, said that six militants on three moto
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Two Afghan Police personnel were killed in a militant attack in Chaman area of Qilla Abdullah District in Balochistan on March 1, reports Dawn. A senior administration officer in Chaman, who declined to be named, said that six militants on three motorcycles opened fire at the vehicle of Afghan Policemen in Chaman's Bypass area. The assailants sped away on their motorcycles after the strike. The Afghan cops, who belonged to Helmand province of Afghanistan, were en route to Quetta for medical treatment when the attack took place.
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Two militants were killed on March 1 during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the Lehri tehsil (revenue unit) near Sibi town of Same District, reports The News. According to a Frontier Corps (FC) spokesman, militants opened fire at th
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Two militants were killed on March 1 during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in the Lehri tehsil (revenue unit) near Sibi town of Same District, reports The News. According to a Frontier Corps (FC) spokesman, militants opened fire at the patrolling party of SFs, wounding four personnel. SFs resorted to retaliatory firing in which two militants were killed. Weapons were recovered from the possession of militants.
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March - 1 
Unidentified militants blew up two gas pipelines in Pir Koh and Loti area of Dera Bugti District on March 1, reports Dawn. Explosives placed under a pipeline supplying gas to a purification plant from well number 10 of Pir Koh gas field were detonate
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Unidentified militants blew up two gas pipelines in Pir Koh and Loti area of Dera Bugti District on March 1, reports Dawn. Explosives placed under a pipeline supplying gas to a purification plant from well number 10 of Pir Koh gas field were detonated by remote control. A separate pipeline supplying gas to the Loti purification plant from well No 12 was also blown up by saboteurs.
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March - 1 
Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on March 1 turned down the demand of the opposition alliance to dissolve Questionnaire Committee formed by the Constituent Assembly (CA) as a condition to resume the stalled talks between ruling and opposition parties,
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Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on March 1 turned down the demand of the opposition alliance to dissolve Questionnaire Committee formed by the Constituent Assembly (CA) as a condition to resume the stalled talks between ruling and opposition parties, reports Republica. He said "We are not making any forcible attempt to bring new statute. All we have done is to follow the existing democratic process. They may bring tens of thousands people on the streets. Other side may bring hundreds of thousands. Such moves won’t bring new statute."
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March - 1 
Conflicting views in the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) about resuming formal talks with the ruling parties have placed party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda in a tight spot, reports Kantipur Online on March 2 (today). Sen
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Conflicting views in the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) about resuming formal talks with the ruling parties have placed party Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda in a tight spot, reports Kantipur Online on March 2 (today). Senior leader Baburam Bhattarai says the party should not sit for talks until the ruling coalition agrees to scrap the ongoing majority process in the CA and return the disputed issues of constitution writing to the Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee that he leads. Vice-chairman Narayan Kaji Shrestha is of the view that the preconditions will make negotiations difficult and should be ready for talks if the Prime Minister expresses his commitment to write a new constitution on the basis of consensus.
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March - 1 
Abdul Alim (30), a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) had his wrist blown off in a blast while he was allegedly making crude bombs inside his home in Chandna of Gazipur District.
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Abdul Alim (30), a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) had his wrist blown off in a blast while he was allegedly making crude bombs inside his home in Chandna of Gazipur District.
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March - 1 
Many people were injured in arson attacks on March 1, reports The Daily Star. In Chandpur District, a clash between pro-BNP Chhatra Dal activists and Police left at least five people injured at Chittalekha intersection. In Dhaka city, Ekattor TV repo
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Many people were injured in arson attacks on March 1, reports The Daily Star. In Chandpur District, a clash between pro-BNP Chhatra Dal activists and Police left at least five people injured at Chittalekha intersection. In Dhaka city, Ekattor TV reporter Arefin Shakil (24) and three others were wounded when criminals set fire to a bus in Rampura area. In Joypurhat District, 10 percent of bus helper Mohammad Ratan's body was burnt when criminals set fire to his parked vehicle at a bus stop. He was sleeping inside the bus.
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March - 1 
One person was killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade.
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One person was killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade.
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March - 1 
On March 1, Dahal said the opposition parties were ready to sit for talks if the ruling parties ensured the environment to promulgate the new constitution on the basis of a political consensus, according to Republica.
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On March 1, Dahal said the opposition parties were ready to sit for talks if the ruling parties ensured the environment to promulgate the new constitution on the basis of a political consensus, according to Republica.
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on March 1 said the accusations that Tamil youth were being held in secret detention camps were baseless, reports The Island. Wickremesinghe emphasised that all those who had been taken into custody were being held
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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on March 1 said the accusations that Tamil youth were being held in secret detention camps were baseless, reports The Island. Wickremesinghe emphasised that all those who had been taken into custody were being held in legally run facilities and, therefore, all detainees could be accounted for. He said instructions had been given for preparing a full list of persons in custody in a bid to dispel fears expressed in some quarters as regards secret detention camps. According to the report, the Prime Minister didn’t mince his words when he declared that those missing but not listed among those in government custody had either perished during the conflict or were now living overseas. Authoritative sources said that Sri Lanka’s efforts to track down missing persons living overseas hadn’t been successful due to Western countries’ refusal to cooperate. Sources said that a joint effort was needed to establish the whereabouts of those who had assumed new identities and citizenship in other countries.
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March - 2 
A contingent of District Force (DF) and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) arrested a hardcore Maoist from his house at Chatapalli village under Awapalli Police Station limits of Bijapur District, reports The Pioneer on March 3. The insurgent was a Speci
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A contingent of District Force (DF) and Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) arrested a hardcore Maoist from his house at Chatapalli village under Awapalli Police Station limits of Bijapur District, reports The Pioneer on March 3. The insurgent was a Special Police Officer (SPO) in the past and had run away with a SLR rifle in 2007.
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March - 2 
A Kamrup (metro) Chief Judicial Magistrate (Guwahati) on March 2 granted bail to Sujena Begum, and Jakaria, wife and brother of Sahanur Alom, a key accused in the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast case, reports The Telegraph. This comes after Police's
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A Kamrup (metro) Chief Judicial Magistrate (Guwahati) on March 2 granted bail to Sujena Begum, and Jakaria, wife and brother of Sahanur Alom, a key accused in the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast case, reports The Telegraph. This comes after Police's inability to file a chargesheet within 90 days of their arrest. "Normally the investigating agency needs to file the chargesheet within 90 days of registering the case but in case of serious charges under Arms Act or Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act; an application seeking extension of judicial custody can be filed before the court. But since the Police did nothing, the duo were granted bail," a source said. Alom is a Jamat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) operative arrested on December 5, 2014 in Assam.
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March - 2 
A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead in a gun-battle with Security Forces in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma District on March 2, reports NDTV. "The rebel-- who is yet to be identified-- was killed in an exchan
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A woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was shot dead in a gun-battle with Security Forces in Chhattisgarh's insurgency-hit Sukma District on March 2, reports NDTV. "The rebel-- who is yet to be identified-- was killed in an exchange of fire between a joint team of security personnel and ultras in the restive Gadiras police station limits late last night," Sukma Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh told PTI. "A group of armed insurgents opened indiscriminate firing on them in a hilly area of Gadgad village last night following which security personnel retaliated," he said. Later, during search of the spot in the wee hours, the body of a woman Naxal in uniform was recovered along with a 12 bore gun, a pipe bomb, cartridges and other material, the ASP said.
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March - 2 
Ali Muhammad, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), South Kashmir said that increasing recruitment of educated youths in terrorist organizations represents one of the biggest challenges for the Jammu and Kashmir Government, reports Economic Times on March
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Ali Muhammad, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), South Kashmir said that increasing recruitment of educated youths in terrorist organizations represents one of the biggest challenges for the Jammu and Kashmir Government, reports Economic Times on March 3. He said “Educated youth joining militancy is really a matter of concern for us. There is a need to change the mindset of the youth.” The new Chief Minister (CM) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed may have stirred a controversy by appearing to thank Pakistan for allowing peaceful polls in the Valley, but data shows he will need to win over youths at home to make a success of his tenure. Ashiq Hussain Dar (24), a resident of Turkewangam village, was selected as a village level worker in May 20014 and worked for three months as a Government official before joining Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Similarly, Shakeel Ahmed Wani (34) was a teacher in a Government school in Pakarpura, Badgam but he gave it up in July 2014, when he joined Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). While Wani was killed in an operation in Gaader forests in Keller area of Shopian in January, Dar was gunned down in a major army operation in Hef Sharmal village. Shiraz Ahmad Ghani (26), from Panjaram in Kulgam, who had similarly joined Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) while pursuing his PhD after completing his M Com, was killed in November 2014.
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March - 2 
An ‘area commander’ identified as Santosh Sah alias Manikant of the People's Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested during a combing operation launched by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRP
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An ‘area commander’ identified as Santosh Sah alias Manikant of the People's Liberation Guerilla Army (PLGA) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was arrested during a combing operation launched by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in riverine areas of river Gandak near Gobindganj in East Champaran District on March 2, reports The Times of India.
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March - 2 
Army personnel arrested an unidentified Hmar National Army (HNA) militant from general area of Khawmawi in Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express. One US made 9 mm pistol with magazine, one country made 9 mm pistol with magazine and five
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Army personnel arrested an unidentified Hmar National Army (HNA) militant from general area of Khawmawi in Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express. One US made 9 mm pistol with magazine, one country made 9 mm pistol with magazine and five live rounds of 9 mm pistol were recovered from him.
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March - 2 
Governor P B Acharya on March 2 stated that Security forces have arrested at least 167 terrorists and linkmen allegedly involved in the serial attacks on Adivasi people in many districts across Assam in the last two months, reports The New Indian Exp
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Governor P B Acharya on March 2 stated that Security forces have arrested at least 167 terrorists and linkmen allegedly involved in the serial attacks on Adivasi people in many districts across Assam in the last two months, reports The New Indian Express. "Two of their leaders were also killed during the action by the security forces. On the insistence of the state government, the National Investigation Agency has taken up investigation and registered four cases against the terrorists," Acharya said. At least 81 persons, including Adivasis, Bodos and Bengalis, were killed in serial attacks by IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) terrorists, retaliatory violence and police firing across many districts in December 2014.The Government has so far inked 'Suspension of Operation' agreement with 17 extremist groups, of which Memorandum of Settlement agreement have been signed with Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS), Dima Halim Daogah- Dilip Nunisa faction (DHD-N) and Jewel Gorlosa faction of DHD (DHD-J) also known as Black Widow (BW), added P B Acharya.
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March - 2 
In another joint operation, SFs arrested an Over Ground Worker of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), Milan Basumatary alias Khununga, from Shimlabagan village in Chirang Reserve Forest area of Chirang distri
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In another joint operation, SFs arrested an Over Ground Worker of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), Milan Basumatary alias Khununga, from Shimlabagan village in Chirang Reserve Forest area of Chirang district on March 2, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered about 12.5 kilogram TNT explosives from him.
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March - 2 
In separate news, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) claimed that the allegation made by Police that the outfit had thrown a crude bomb at a petrol pump in Shallang in West Khasi Hills was a guess work, reports The Shillong Times. Meghalaya Directo
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In separate news, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) claimed that the allegation made by Police that the outfit had thrown a crude bomb at a petrol pump in Shallang in West Khasi Hills was a guess work, reports The Shillong Times. Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta has pointed out that insurgency in the Garo Hills region has been on the decline for the last three months even as he said operations against outfits and ultras would continue ‘aggressively’, reports The Shillong Times on March 3. The new DGP is on a two-day visit to the five Garo Hills Districts.
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Jharkhand Police on March 2 recovered cache of arms and ammunition from Murpa forest under Mahuatand Police Station in Bokaro District, reports The Business Standard. Acting on a tip off, the District Police launched a massive search operation and re
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Jharkhand Police on March 2 recovered cache of arms and ammunition from Murpa forest under Mahuatand Police Station in Bokaro District, reports The Business Standard. Acting on a tip off, the District Police launched a massive search operation and recovered two SLR, three Masket Rifles, one 3.9 bore rifle, three 303 bore rifle, 400 live cartridges including 362 live cartridges of 7.6 bore, a flash light, wires, mobiles phone and Maoist literature, Superintendent of Police (SP), A Vijayalaxmi said.
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March - 2 
Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has asked Chief Minister O Ibobi to keep his words by getting the draft Bill on Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) passed at the State Assembly on March 2, reports The Sangai Express.
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Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has asked Chief Minister O Ibobi to keep his words by getting the draft Bill on Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) passed at the State Assembly on March 2, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 2 
Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta is visiting Garo Hills from March 2 (today), reports The Shillong Times. He will be accompanied by Inspector General of Police (IG) GHP Raju. The DGP on February 27 had convened a meeting of all
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Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta is visiting Garo Hills from March 2 (today), reports The Shillong Times. He will be accompanied by Inspector General of Police (IG) GHP Raju. The DGP on February 27 had convened a meeting of all Superintendents of Police (SP) in Shillong to discuss the prevailing law and order situation in the state.
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March - 2 
Nearly a week after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Police vehicle and killed two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel near Sherghati, a joint team of Gaya Police and CRPF raided Khardag, Bijua and Kolhubar vill
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Nearly a week after Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up a Police vehicle and killed two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel near Sherghati, a joint team of Gaya Police and CRPF raided Khardag, Bijua and Kolhubar villages under Dumaria Police Station in Magadh region and arrested four Maoists involved in the incident, reports deccanheral.com on March 2. The apprehended Maoists – Mithilesh, Binod Yadav, Mohammad Ibrar and Ajay Kumar – confessed that they used ammonium nitrate to blow up the bus which was carrying the Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel to their base camp after the cops, earlier in the day, conducted search operations in Maoist-infested areas. “The explosives were stashed in two 5 kg-cylinders and planted beneath a road connecting the culvert. An IED (improvised explosive device) was used to trigger the blast,” said a source quoting the Maoists who confessed before the investigating officer.
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March - 2 
Odisha Government urged the Centre on March 2 to provide two MI-17 or equivalent helicopters to the State for undertaking anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, reports The Business Standard. "I would request you to consider de
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Odisha Government urged the Centre on March 2 to provide two MI-17 or equivalent helicopters to the State for undertaking anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operations, reports The Business Standard. "I would request you to consider deploying two MI-17 or equivalent helicopters in the state at the earliest for effectively undertaking anti-naxalite operations," Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said in a letter to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Chief Minister Patnaik said he had earlier requested the then Home Minister in a letter on October 29, 2010 for stationing two dedicated MI-17 Helicopters at Koraput and Bhubaneswar for anti-Maoist operations in Odisha.
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on March 2, a combined team of SFs arrested a Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) militant identified as Mohammed Nasir Khan alias Nasir Hussein from Leishangthem area in Thoubal District, reports E-pao. Investigations revealed that he along with his a
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on March 2, a combined team of SFs arrested a Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) militant identified as Mohammed Nasir Khan alias Nasir Hussein from Leishangthem area in Thoubal District, reports E-pao. Investigations revealed that he along with his associates had served demand letters to the general public of Lilong. One demand letter of RPF was recovered from him.
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On March 2, acting on a tip off, the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police arrested one person, identified as Chandrasekhar Jaiswal and uncovered a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket, reports dnaindia.com. The STF seized FICN with face valu
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On March 2, acting on a tip off, the Special Task Force (STF) of Kolkata Police arrested one person, identified as Chandrasekhar Jaiswal and uncovered a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket, reports dnaindia.com. The STF seized FICN with face value of over INR 100 million from Jaiswal. “We nabbed Jaiswal from central Kolkata and seized as many as 200 fake notes of Rs 1000 from his personal possession. We carried out raids at two locations – CIT Road at Manicktala and Domjur and seized 450 gunny bags containing scraps of Indian currency notes from his godown at Domjur...From his residence at Manicktala, we seized fake currency notes, industrial equipment, chemicals, stamps and cheques. We also seized 20 4G internet dongles and unused SIM cards purchased from Kolkata,” said Deputy Commissioner, STF, Amit Javalgi. “We are trying to explore all the other angles of this racket – including links to terrorist outfits. We have also contacted other Central investigating agencies to find out if the fake currency was channelised outside the country,” added Javalgi.
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On March 2, Army recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Kwakta Khunou in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. Later the IED was safely exploded by the bomb disposal team of the Army.
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On March 2, Army recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Kwakta Khunou in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. Later the IED was safely exploded by the bomb disposal team of the Army.
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On March 2, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a militant of Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as ‘captain’ Linkhohao, from Lilen Kuki in Peren District, reports Nagaland Post. One .22 Rifle and incriminati
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On March 2, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a militant of Khole-Khitovi faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK), identified as ‘captain’ Linkhohao, from Lilen Kuki in Peren District, reports Nagaland Post. One .22 Rifle and incriminating documents was recovered from the militant. Further, Reacting to the arrest of two ‘Federal Government of Nagaland’ (FGN) militants on March 2, FGN stated that Zhoviho Hibo alias Azo and Shimboi Hmar did not belong to FGN, reports Nagaland Post.
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On March 2, four persons were arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 28,900 in Rayagada District, reports Business Standard. According to Police, the four were arrested for involvement in an inter-state FICN racket. The four b
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On March 2, four persons were arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 28,900 in Rayagada District, reports Business Standard. According to Police, the four were arrested for involvement in an inter-state FICN racket. The four belonged to - Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh - and were making transactions in the District while trading in cattle, cotton and paddy, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Y Jagannath Rao said. On a tip off, Police raided their places and seized FICN besides a colour printer, colour cartridges and mobile phones, Rao added. Rao said a syndicate was suspected to have been involved in the inter-state racket and people from Odisha were suspected to be in the racket.
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on March 2, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Salam Memi from Sita Junction in Chandel District. It was later revealed that she had undergone training in 2013 in Myanmar.
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on March 2, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Salam Memi from Sita Junction in Chandel District. It was later revealed that she had undergone training in 2013 in Myanmar.
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On March 2, The Sangai Express reports that a combined team of Thoubal District Police Commandos and Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro), identified as Sinam Yaima alias Leisemba
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On March 2, The Sangai Express reports that a combined team of Thoubal District Police Commandos and Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro), identified as Sinam Yaima alias Leisemba alias Chingakpa, from Langathel in Thoubal District.
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Security Forces (SFs) stumbled upon and recovered a powerful can-bomb in Murhu-Arki border in Khunti District on March 2, reports The Business Standard. The recovery was made when the SFs comprising of Khunti District Police and 60 Battalion of Centr
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Security Forces (SFs) stumbled upon and recovered a powerful can-bomb in Murhu-Arki border in Khunti District on March 2, reports The Business Standard. The recovery was made when the SFs comprising of Khunti District Police and 60 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from adjoining West Singhbhum District stumbled upon an open wire, District Superintendent of Police (SP) Anish Gupta said. The explosive weighed 50 kg. The bomb was suspected to have been planted by People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) - a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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SFs arrested a United Revolutionary Front (URF) militant, identified as ‘lieutenant’ Meipak on March 2, from Marangching-V village in Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express. An AK-56 rifle and 20 live rounds were recovered from the militant.
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SFs arrested a United Revolutionary Front (URF) militant, identified as ‘lieutenant’ Meipak on March 2, from Marangching-V village in Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express. An AK-56 rifle and 20 live rounds were recovered from the militant.
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March - 2 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on March 2 lobbed a crude bomb at a petrol pump in Shallang area in West Khasi Hills District and injured two employees of the petrol station, identified as Amresh Kumar and Mejentis Sangma rep
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on March 2 lobbed a crude bomb at a petrol pump in Shallang area in West Khasi Hills District and injured two employees of the petrol station, identified as Amresh Kumar and Mejentis Sangma reports The Shillong Times. The Assam Tribune further adds that Superintendent of Police (SP) West Khasi Hills Sylvester Nongtynger stated that it is the handiwork of GNLA or A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF).
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March - 2 
The Bhadrachalam Sub-Division Police of Telangana stepped up vigil along the Chhattisgarh border following some inputs about the possible movement of a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader - Ramanna - in the areas close to the inte
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The Bhadrachalam Sub-Division Police of Telangana stepped up vigil along the Chhattisgarh border following some inputs about the possible movement of a top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader - Ramanna - in the areas close to the inter-State border, reports The Hindu on March 3. Acting on the unconfirmed reports that special zonal committee ‘secretary’ of the Dandakaranya region was moving along with his ailing wife for the latter’s treatment, the Sub-Division Police kept a close watch on the hospitals in the mandals (administrative units) bordering Chhattisgarh. There are unconfirmed reports that Ramanna is likely to surrender along with his wife. However, a Warangal report quoting top Police officials said they have no information that Ramanna was surrendering before the Police. Warangal Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) B. Malla Reddy denied any such developments.
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The Police on March 2 found arms and ammunitions from Murpa jungle in Mahuatand Police Station area of Bokaro District in Jharkhand, reports Business Standard. Acting on an information, the Police launched a massive search operation and recovered tw
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The Police on March 2 found arms and ammunitions from Murpa jungle in Mahuatand Police Station area of Bokaro District in Jharkhand, reports Business Standard. Acting on an information, the Police launched a massive search operation and recovered two SLR, three Masket Rifles, One 3.9 bore rifle, three 303 bore rifle, 400 live cartridges including 362 live cartridges of 7.6 bore, a flash light, wires, mobiles phone and Left Wing Extremist literatures, Superintendent of Police, A Vijayalaxmi said.
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March - 2 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) hasn’t fixed the date of the tripartite meeting and signing of the agreement for the extension of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) with Kuki armed outfits, stated Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikh
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) hasn’t fixed the date of the tripartite meeting and signing of the agreement for the extension of the Suspension of Operation (SoO) with Kuki armed outfits, stated Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam, on March 2, reports Kanglaonline. He stated that SoO didn’t extend beyond August 21 last year but Government was waiting for fixing a date for the tripartite meeting and the signing of an agreement for extension from the UMHA. SoO has been extended from time to time by both Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United Peoples Front (UPF) but this time around both have requested the Government of India (GoI) to hold a tripartite talk in New Delhi. Editors of various newspaper establishments have got threats from unknown militants, reports The Shillong Times. Editors’ Guild, Manipur (EGM) has requested the Manipur Government to provide security personnel to Khoirom Loyalakpa, an Editor of Naharolgi Thou-dang, a Manipuri newspaper who was threatened by armed persons. The threat was reportedly given to pressurise the journalists to suppress publication of newspapers. Also, the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) had taken strong exception to the statement of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in connection with the recent skirmishes that occurred in Tamenglong District, on February 27, reports The Sangai Express. NSCN-IM on March 1 stated, that ZUF, which was created by "adversary" of Naga people to put holes in our political aspiration, rings false alarm of having a gunfight with NSCN-IM at Luangreng and Tamlok village of Tamenglong District and accusing us of fighting them in collaboration with the Assam Rifle is nothing but seeking attention’ in a very wrong way.
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Three villagers, including a father and a son, abducted by suspected militants on February 25 were released on March 2, reports Nagaland Post. The three villagers have been identified as Paongam Chongloi Letlalthang Chongloi and Paolim Chongloi
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Three villagers, including a father and a son, abducted by suspected militants on February 25 were released on March 2, reports Nagaland Post. The three villagers have been identified as Paongam Chongloi Letlalthang Chongloi and Paolim Chongloi
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March - 2 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist cadres, identified as Madvi Bheema (30) and Hemla Aaytu, were arrested and cache of explosives were recovered from them during a combing operation at Budgicheru Nayapara village under Basaguda Police Station limits
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist cadres, identified as Madvi Bheema (30) and Hemla Aaytu, were arrested and cache of explosives were recovered from them during a combing operation at Budgicheru Nayapara village under Basaguda Police Station limits of Bijapur District, reports The Pioneer on March 3. Pipe bombs and gelatin packets were seized from their possession.
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March - 2 
Unidentified militants armed with shot guns opened fire on a biker, identified as Hubert Arengh, at Wakagre, in the out skirts of Tura in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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Unidentified militants armed with shot guns opened fire on a biker, identified as Hubert Arengh, at Wakagre, in the out skirts of Tura in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 2 
Unidentified persons placed a hand grenade at the gate of Kwakta GP Ward Number-2 member Minarjaan Bibi’s residence at Kwakta Meena in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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Unidentified persons placed a hand grenade at the gate of Kwakta GP Ward Number-2 member Minarjaan Bibi’s residence at Kwakta Meena in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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URF militant, identified as ‘private’ Ningthoujam Ramesh Singh was arrested from general area of Tairenpokpi in Imphal West District, on March 2. A Lathode gun was recovered from him.
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URF militant, identified as ‘private’ Ningthoujam Ramesh Singh was arrested from general area of Tairenpokpi in Imphal West District, on March 2. A Lathode gun was recovered from him.
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March - 2 
A child, identified as Rasheeda (2), was killed and seven others were injured in a hand grenade attack on Mirza Adamkhail Road in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 2, reports Daily Times.
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A child, identified as Rasheeda (2), was killed and seven others were injured in a hand grenade attack on Mirza Adamkhail Road in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 2, reports Daily Times.
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March - 2 
A report compiled by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Provincial Government, titled 'District-wise details of Madaris', revealed that 145 madrassas in the Province fall in the 'highly sensitive' category, reports Dawn. It states that of the 3,010 seminari
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A report compiled by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Provincial Government, titled 'District-wise details of Madaris', revealed that 145 madrassas in the Province fall in the 'highly sensitive' category, reports Dawn. It states that of the 3,010 seminaries in the terror-hit province, 26 per cent are unregistered. It also reveals that in the KP region, 57 per cent of the Category B (highly sensitive) madrassas are in Tank District, which has a total of 123 madrassas. KP Information Minister Mushtaq Ahmed Ghani said the Government will not tolerate unregistered madrassas in the Province. Speaking of which, Ghani said that KP Home Department has already been notified to take action against such unregistered seminaries. The Provincial Information Minister further informed that only those foreigner students, whether Afghan or other nationals, will be allowed to study who possess proper legal documents. “Action will be taken against illegal foreign students,” he asserted.
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Pakistan has deported around 2,000 unregistered Afghans after the attack on Army Public School in Peshawar on December 16, 2014, said an unnamed secuirity official on March 2, reports The Express Tribune. According to the sources, “Pakistani authorit
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Pakistan has deported around 2,000 unregistered Afghans after the attack on Army Public School in Peshawar on December 16, 2014, said an unnamed secuirity official on March 2, reports The Express Tribune. According to the sources, “Pakistani authorities have clearly conveyed to the Afghan Government that around three million refugees are posing grave security risk and it is now working to send back non-registered Afghan refugees at the earliest to minimise these risks.” These sources said that after the approval of the National Action Plan (NAP) the Provincial Governments have been directed to arrest illegal Afghans and deport them immediately. “It has been clearly conveyed to Afghan authorities that around all the three million refugees will be repatriated by December 2015, and meanwhile no action will be taken against the registered refugees,” the sources said, adding, “it has also been conveyed that action is only being taken against those Afghan refugees who have not got themselves registered properly.” The sources said that Intelligence Agencies have proof which was handed over to the Afghan authorities that there are unregistered Afghans who are involved in terrorist activities and crimes, creating law and order problems in Pakistan which cannot be tolerated anymore.
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during a meeting with Ambassador of Afghanistan to Pakistan Janan Mosazai in Islaambad on March 2 said that relations with Afghanistan had undergone qualitative transformation since the Government took over in 2014, report
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during a meeting with Ambassador of Afghanistan to Pakistan Janan Mosazai in Islaambad on March 2 said that relations with Afghanistan had undergone qualitative transformation since the Government took over in 2014, reports The News. He said Pakistan hopes that the process of peace talks within Afghanistan would speed up and reach a successful conclusion soon. He expressed satisfaction over the increased security cooperation between the two countries and said the recent visit of Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif proved quite helpful in streamlining important matters. He was also pleased over the first meeting of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Business Council that would be taking place in the next few weeks to attract international investors to both countries. PM Nawaz approved of the appointment of a focal person for following up implementation on the decisions taken during inter-ministerial meetings with Afghanistan on daily basis. A similar focal person would be appointed from the Afghan side as well, a PM Office statement said.
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The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) on March 2 decided to tentatively send back families of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from 29 villages of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) and Bara tehsil (re
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The Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) on March 2 decided to tentatively send back families of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) from 29 villages of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) and Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency by the end of this month, reports The Express Tribune. However, officials associated with the repatriation program are still skeptical about the dates announced. Moreover, the United Nations (UN), one of the main stakeholders, has not yet been given permission by the UN Department of Safety and Security and has sought more time to seek an No Objection Certificate (NoC) from its headquarters in New York, as North Waziristan remains a “no-go area” for its staff. The FDMA Director General (DG) briefed officials about the situation in North Waziristan and March 31, 2015, was decided as a tentative date to send back people from 29 villages of Mir Ali subdivision of the Agency. Around 12,000 to 13,000 registered families from these villages will be sent back in Phase 1 of the repatriation process from an embarkation point set up at Mirzail check post in Frontier Region (FR) Bannu. An unnamed senior official said, “The task seems to be a tough one, based mostly on wishes and prayers,” said the official, adding there will be difficulties during the process, mostly security-related. “There is a plan, but the situation is not entirely feasible for its implementation.” According to the official, the FDMA will provide transport grants of PKR 10,000 to each family through mobile SIMs as well as repatriation cash grant of PKR 25,000 through ATM cards. Moreover, United Nation International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) will hand out hygiene kits among the returning families and the World Food Program will provide six months of ration. However, what remains a major concern for the returning families is the destroyed infrastructure.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Department of Justice on March 2 issued three objections regarding the extradition of People's Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Jan Baloch to Pakistan, reports The News. The Pakistan Embassy is currently working on effo
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Department of Justice on March 2 issued three objections regarding the extradition of People's Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Jan Baloch to Pakistan, reports The News. The Pakistan Embassy is currently working on efforts to resolve the objections and progress with the process of extradition as soon as possible. Baloch will be presented in Dubai prosecution on March 5, 2015. Pakistani officials were optimistic that they would get custody of Baloch following a local court decision, however, no decision was reached. Following the hearing, Baloch was taken back to prison under high security. Uzair Baloch was presented before the court under security of UAE Special Forces. The defendant has secured one of UAE’s top lawyers to argue his case and has reportedly paid AED 500,000 in fees.
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March - 2 
Threatening to walk out of the Government if the Nepali Congress (NC) is not ready to push the ongoing majority process of constitution writing, the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on March 2 decided to mount pressu
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Threatening to walk out of the Government if the Nepali Congress (NC) is not ready to push the ongoing majority process of constitution writing, the ruling Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) on March 2 decided to mount pressure on the largest party to proceed with the Constituent Assembly (CA) process, reports Republica. CPN-UML Secretary Pradeep Gyawali said “They could say that the CA process should be halted until their general convention is over. In such a situation, the CA process will be further delayed.” The move comes at a time when formal dialogue between the ruling and opposition is yet to start even as the latter completed its first phase of protests on February 28.
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16 people were injured on March 2 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance’s non-stop blockade, reports Dhaka Tribune. In Gazipur District, 10 passengers injured when a bus was torched in Bormi. In Dhaka city, three passeng
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16 people were injured on March 2 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance’s non-stop blockade, reports Dhaka Tribune. In Gazipur District, 10 passengers injured when a bus was torched in Bormi. In Dhaka city, three passengers of a bus carrying Janata Bank staff sustained injuries when a crude bomb hurled at the vehicle exploded in Jatrabari area. In Panchagarh District, three Ansar members Moslem (26), Amirul Haque (48) and Zamirul Islam (20) were injured when they chased the attackers of two buses at Jagdal Bazar and Tunirhat.
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March - 2 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on March 2 arrested Farabi Shafiur Rahman for his alleged involvement in the killing of writer-blogger Avijit Roy from Jatrabari bus stand in Dhaka city, reports Dhaka Tribune. Farabi is one extremist with whom Avijit is
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on March 2 arrested Farabi Shafiur Rahman for his alleged involvement in the killing of writer-blogger Avijit Roy from Jatrabari bus stand in Dhaka city, reports Dhaka Tribune. Farabi is one extremist with whom Avijit is known to have debated online. His exchanges with Avijit resulted in death threats against the blogger. “Avijit Roy lives in America. So it is not possible to kill him now. He will be killed as soon as he returns home,” Farabi commented in one of his online conversations with other extremists. RAB spokesman, Mufti Mahmud, described him as a member of the banned pan-Islamist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT).
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March - 2 
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on March 2 indicted Obaidul Haque alias Taher and Ataur Rahman alias Noni for their alleged crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports Dhaka Tribune. ICT-1 framed six charges against
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The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on March 2 indicted Obaidul Haque alias Taher and Ataur Rahman alias Noni for their alleged crimes against humanity during the Liberation War in 1971, reports Dhaka Tribune. ICT-1 framed six charges against them and set April 5 for submission of the opening statement by the prosecution and recording the depositions of the witnesses against the duo. On December 4, 2014, the prosecution had submitted a formal charge against the two alleged Razakar kingpins from Netrokona District. According to the prosecution, Noni and Taher as Razakar leaders carried out heinous crimes in Netrokona District. They are accused of being involved in the killings of 15 innocent civilians and setting fire to 400-450 houses.
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March - 2 
Police have questioned several Sri Lanka Navy personnel of an investigation unit of the Navy on disappearances of children, reports Colombo Page on March 3. The Police Media Spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohana said that st
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Police have questioned several Sri Lanka Navy personnel of an investigation unit of the Navy on disappearances of children, reports Colombo Page on March 3. The Police Media Spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohana said that statements have been recorded from seven Navy personnel regarding the disappearance of 10 children during the 2008-2009 period. In 2010 the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had commenced investigations into complaints received over the disappearance of some youth and their parents between the period of 2007 and 2009 in Colombo (Western Province) and in Trincomalee (Eastern Province). Rohana said the CID has interrogated the officer in charge of the investigation unit of the Sri Lankan Navy, Commander D. K. P. Dassanayake, who was also the former Navy spokesman, in this connection. It has also been revealed that the officials of the investigative unit had taken ransoms in large measure from the parents of the children. The activities of the infamous unit were reported to have centered on Trincomalee and Fort.
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March - 2 
Police on March 2 arrested a former leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Sea Tiger Women's Wing, identified as Murugesu Bairahi alias Burugesu Pahiradiat at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo while she was about to lea
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Police on March 2 arrested a former leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Sea Tiger Women's Wing, identified as Murugesu Bairahi alias Burugesu Pahiradiat at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo while she was about to leave for France, reports Colombo Page. Police Spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohana said that the Terrorism Investigations Division (TID) of the Police had launched investigations over reports that Murugesu Bairahi had arrived in Sri Lanka. The 41 year old former Sea Tiger was arrested by the TID yesterday (March 2) when she was preparing to leave the country and is currently held on detention for 72 hours. Police informed that Murugesu Bairahi headed the women's wing of the LTTE Sea Tigers from 1997-2000 and that she had fled to France in 2005. Police further said the investigations had revealed that she had returned to Sri Lanka last month and was staying in Parathion in the North. The suspect has been produced at the Colombo Magistrate Court.
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March - 3 
Dr Bhumidhar Barman, Minister for Assam Accord Implementation, in his written reply on March 3 stated that 71,201 foreigners have been detected in Assam since 1985, of whom 38,186 came after 1971 and were found by the Foreigners’ Tribunals to be liab
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Dr Bhumidhar Barman, Minister for Assam Accord Implementation, in his written reply on March 3 stated that 71,201 foreigners have been detected in Assam since 1985, of whom 38,186 came after 1971 and were found by the Foreigners’ Tribunals to be liable for deportation, reports The Telegraph. Of the total foreigners detected, 2,448 have been deported and 68 are kept in detention centres, while the remaining are either absconding or are dead
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March - 3 
Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) celebrated its 4th raising day on March 3, reports The Sangai Express. MNRF ‘chairman’ Atai Siro, ‘chief of army staff’ Tonija Marchang and ‘external affairs secretary’ S Kuilei attended the raising day celebra
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Manipur Naga Revolutionary Front (MNRF) celebrated its 4th raising day on March 3, reports The Sangai Express. MNRF ‘chairman’ Atai Siro, ‘chief of army staff’ Tonija Marchang and ‘external affairs secretary’ S Kuilei attended the raising day celebration, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 3 
On March 3, a truck was stopped by a group of militants armed with AK47s, demanding money, at National Highway-40 (NH-40) at Umling in Ri-Boi District, reports The Shillong Times. The driver and the handyman of the truck however were able to escape t
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On March 3, a truck was stopped by a group of militants armed with AK47s, demanding money, at National Highway-40 (NH-40) at Umling in Ri-Boi District, reports The Shillong Times. The driver and the handyman of the truck however were able to escape to nearby forest. According to local residents the militants seemed to be from the Garo community.
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March - 3 
On March 3, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested an arms dealer identified as Sapenthung Lotha from Tinali in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. A .22 pistol was recovered from him.
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On March 3, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested an arms dealer identified as Sapenthung Lotha from Tinali in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. A .22 pistol was recovered from him.
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March - 3 
On March 3, reports that DGP stated that "It is good news if insurgents are rejoining the mainstream and peace prevails", when asked about claims made by GNLA that it is not involved in anti-social activities. He also stated that the Police would rea
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On March 3, reports that DGP stated that "It is good news if insurgents are rejoining the mainstream and peace prevails", when asked about claims made by GNLA that it is not involved in anti-social activities. He also stated that the Police would react and go ahead on the insurgency scenario of Garo hills, according to the ground situation and information available. The Sentinel further adds that DGP asked the Superintendent of Police (SPs) of the five Garo Hills Districts to effectively involve the community in the fight against militant groups. DGP Rajiv Mehta stated that "You cannot fight the militants without the community support and that message has been made it clear to the SPs. Better police-public relationship is needed for better results, He also asked the SPs to direct all the subordinate officers to be active on the ground to make Counter Insurgency operations and Policing more effective. He also asked the SPs and other senior officers to make policing more visible in the strife torn districts of Garo Hills.
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March - 3 
One person, identified as Ali Ahmad alias Dr Sameer was arrested near Charbagh bus station in Lucknow on March 3, by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), reports Business Standard. Earl
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One person, identified as Ali Ahmad alias Dr Sameer was arrested near Charbagh bus station in Lucknow on March 3, by the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh Police along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), reports Business Standard. Earlier, also in April 2010 Ali had been arrested with FICN along with two accomplices. He, however, had managed to escape in 2011 while being taken to court. During interrogation, the accused confessed that he had been running FICN racket for last 10 years. The accused revealed that they used to procure FICN from Kathmandu and Veerganj in Nepal. His racket was spread in different Districts of West Bengal, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Bihar and Gujarat.
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March - 3 
Pakistan and India on March 3 agreed to end the tension on the Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary and narrow down the differences in “a spirit of friendship and cooperation”, reports The News. Indian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
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Pakistan and India on March 3 agreed to end the tension on the Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary and narrow down the differences in “a spirit of friendship and cooperation”, reports The News. Indian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Adviser to PM on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Special Assistant to PM on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi after one-on-one and delegation-level talks with his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry. This was the first interaction between the two sides after 2012. The Indian foreign secretary handed over a letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nawaz Sharif. Nawaz welcomed the meeting between the two foreign secretaries in Islamabad and hoped that the process would continue. He underlined the importance of enhanced cooperation among the SAARC member states. Pakistan said when both the countries were ready, future meetings could be planned by remaining in contact. Bilateral and regional issues, including those of common concern like Jammu and Kashmir, Sir Creek, Siachen Glacier, water issues, tension at the LoC and Working Boundary and terrorism, found place in the discussions held at the Foreign Office. “Both sides raised concerns and this visit is an ice-breaking development,” commented the spokesperson at the Foreign Office. Jaishankar said that the talks were held in a constructive and positive atmosphere, where he reiterated India’s concerns on cross border terrorism, including on the Mumbai case and emphasised that ensuring peace and tranquility on the border was vital. Meanwhile, Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said that it was important to establish good neighbourly and cooperative relations between India and Pakistan, reports Daily Times. Nawaz said this was consistent with his vision of a peaceful neighbourhood in South Asia. He expressed confidence that the talks between the foreign secretaries of the two countries would result in charting the way forward in their bilateral relations. The PM said both the countries needed to open a new chapter in their relationship by working towards resolving their outstanding issues through dialogue, said a press release issued by the PM Office.
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March - 3 
Police arrested a suspected Muslim Liberation Army (MLA) militants, Hafizur Islam, from Srirampur under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on March 3, reports The Telegraph. Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) Inspector-General of
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Police arrested a suspected Muslim Liberation Army (MLA) militants, Hafizur Islam, from Srirampur under Gossaigaon Police Station in Kokrajhar District on March 3, reports The Telegraph. Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) Inspector-General of Police, L.R. Bishnoi, on March 4 that said Islam had revealed during interrogation that the outfit was procuring country made arms from Bihar to kill Bodoland Peoples Front (BPF) supporters ahead of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election next month. "He was involved in the killing of two BPF supporters ahead of Lok Sabha polls last year [2014] and was planning a similar act," Bishnoi said. The BTC covers the four lower Assam districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri. Bishnoi said the outfit was an offshoot of another armed group - Muslim Protection Tigers Force of Assam (MPTFA) - formed after the riots in BTAD in July 2012. "Ten cadres of the MPTFA were arrested earlier and six others surrendered following our operation. But a dozen others who were on the run renamed it as MLA in 2013 and continued procuring arms with the money they collected by extortion," he said.
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March - 3 
Police arrested of an Independent faction of United National Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) sympathiser, Bolin Barua (40), from Borbum Nis Khalai Gurguru village under Moranhat Police Station in Sivasagar District on March 3. With the arrest of th
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Police arrested of an Independent faction of United National Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) sympathiser, Bolin Barua (40), from Borbum Nis Khalai Gurguru village under Moranhat Police Station in Sivasagar District on March 3. With the arrest of the ULFA-I sympathiser Police claimed to have solved the February 13 Sepon blast case in which two persons were killed in the explosion.
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Police on March 3 conducted raid at some mobile phone shops at Karpi under the Arwal Police station in Arwal District and arrested three shop owners for allegedly supplying SIM cards of different cell companies on fake electoral IDs to the activists
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Police on March 3 conducted raid at some mobile phone shops at Karpi under the Arwal Police station in Arwal District and arrested three shop owners for allegedly supplying SIM cards of different cell companies on fake electoral IDs to the activists of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. Those arrested have been identified as Chitranjan Kumar, Gautam Kumar and Arun Kumar, all residents of villages adjoining Karpi. Police also recovered a laptop, fake electoral IDs with tampered holograms and other incriminating documents. Arwal Superintendent of Police (SP) Manavjeet Singh Dhillon said most of the Maoists, who were recently arrested by the Arwal Police, were invariably found demanding levies from contractors using SIM cards provided to them by the arrested mobile shopowners. The SP said the arrested persons used to provide SIM cards on fake IDs to Maoists and in return, the Maoists paid them a fixed amount per sim from their income earned through levy. The seized laptop has been sent to the state police headquarters for cyber examination, the SP added
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Sanasam Ranjit Singh, who was abducted on February 26 from Chawangkining village in Senapati District, was released on March 3, reports The Sangai Express. Kuki National Front (KNF) and Sadar Hills based Kuki civil bodies had strongly condemned the a
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Sanasam Ranjit Singh, who was abducted on February 26 from Chawangkining village in Senapati District, was released on March 3, reports The Sangai Express. Kuki National Front (KNF) and Sadar Hills based Kuki civil bodies had strongly condemned the abduction earlier. In a statement issued by the ‘information and publicity secretary’ of KNF, LH Stephen, KNF held the smaller splinter groups responsible for all abductions and extortions.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant identified as ‘corporal’ Elangbam Penna alias Sanayaima alias Pangthokpa was arrested
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant identified as ‘corporal’ Elangbam Penna alias Sanayaima alias Pangthokpa was arrested
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March - 3 
State Government on March 3 again urged the Central Government to take steps to send over 31,000 Bru tribal refugees back to Mizoram to maintain ethnic harmony in the northeastern region, reports Tripurainfo. The Bru, have been living in the seven ca
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State Government on March 3 again urged the Central Government to take steps to send over 31,000 Bru tribal refugees back to Mizoram to maintain ethnic harmony in the northeastern region, reports Tripurainfo. The Bru, have been living in the seven camps in Kanchanpur since October 1997 when they fled western Mizoram after the killing of a Mizo forest officer triggered ethnic troubles. After replying to a series of questions of the legislators, Revenue and Relief Minister Badal Choudhury told the assembly: "We urge upon the central government to ask the Mizoram government to take back the refugees.” The central and Mizoram governments recently took a fresh initiative to repatriate the refugees in view of the Supreme Court directions January 16. Union home minister Rajnath Singh and his deputy Kiren Rijiju recently visited Tripura and persuaded the refugee leaders to go back to their homes in Mizoram," Union home minister tried to hold a meeting with the chief ministers of Tripura and Mizoram to finalise a road map to repatriate the refugees to Mizoram. However, Mizoram Chief Minister did not attend the meeting nor did he send his representative. It is very unfortunate that the tribals despite being Indians nationals and permanent inhabitant of a state are unable to live in their homeland said Badal Choudhury. ‘’This is dangerous for the ethnic amity, stability and peace," the minister warned. He further said: "A serious socio-economic problem has cropped up due to the long stay of the refugees in Tripura. The refugees have damaged vast areas in forests in Kanchanpur causing serious environmental problems. Some refugees are involved in terrorist activities. The refugees also work for cheap wages, creating an awkward situation for local labourers ".
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The discovery of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) production unit in Kolkata (West Bengal) has sent alarm bells ringing in the security establishment, The Times of India reports on March 4. Housed in a three-storeyed residential building, at Kankur
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The discovery of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) production unit in Kolkata (West Bengal) has sent alarm bells ringing in the security establishment, The Times of India reports on March 4. Housed in a three-storeyed residential building, at Kankurgachi area of the city the racket is suspected to have been in operation for nearly five years. Police have sought help from all central agencies, including National Investigation Agency (NIA). The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have also been alerted. "If they are manufacturing foreign currencies, it is obvious they have ready buyers. Besides, they would need raw material and dices to replicate foreign currencies. It is obvious the gang was operating in close coordination with an international racket. We cannot move forward with the probe unless we get proper assistance from central agencies," a Police officer said.
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The Indian government has created a Cyber-Security Chief position under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), indiatvnews.com, reports on March 4. An official from the Ministry of Information Technology said that the government appointed Gulshan Rai, Di
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The Indian government has created a Cyber-Security Chief position under the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), indiatvnews.com, reports on March 4. An official from the Ministry of Information Technology said that the government appointed Gulshan Rai, Director General of Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (ICERT) at the department of electronics and information technology, as the Special Secretary for cyber-security. He is also expected to head the National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC) that the government is also setting up.
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March - 3 
The Kerala High Court on March 3 dismissed the bail pleas of Thushar Nirmal Sarathy and Jaison C Cooper, who allegedly belong to a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organisation and were behind the attack on NHAI office in Kochi, rep
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The Kerala High Court on March 3 dismissed the bail pleas of Thushar Nirmal Sarathy and Jaison C Cooper, who allegedly belong to a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organisation and were behind the attack on NHAI office in Kochi, reports The Times of India. Turning down the bail pleas, justice B Kemal Pashad held that the contents of the case diary prima facie reveal their complicity and the matter requires thorough and continued investigation. Considering the seriousness of the allegation and the present stage of investigation, it is premature to grant bails now, the court said.
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on March 3 issued notice to Kerala Government over the allegations that human rights defenders and rights activists in the state were being arrested after levelling them as 'Maoist sympathisers', reports Bu
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on March 3 issued notice to Kerala Government over the allegations that human rights defenders and rights activists in the state were being arrested after levelling them as 'Maoist sympathisers', reports Business Standard. The NHRC has issued a notice to the Director General of Police of Kerala calling for a report within two weeks over the issue, according to an official statement released. The notice was issued after the Commission took suo moto cognisance of a media report that the Kerala Government was targeting human rights defenders and rights activists by labelling them as 'Maoists sympathisers'.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court on March 3 dismissed the bail petition of Aboobacker Haji alias Masthigooda Aboobacker, the fourth accused in the Taliparamba (Kannur District of Kerala) Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case, rep
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Court on March 3 dismissed the bail petition of Aboobacker Haji alias Masthigooda Aboobacker, the fourth accused in the Taliparamba (Kannur District of Kerala) Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case, reports Indian Express. Aboobacker Haji is the kingpin behind the Gulf-based counterfeit currency racket which has been operating with the assistance of Pakistan’s intelligence agency, Inter-services Intelligence (ISI) and close aides of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. V.P. Pradeep Kumar, Kamal Ummer alias Kamal Haji, M.P. Ashish and Aboobacker Haji are the other accused in the case.
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March - 3 
The Naxal Special Division (NSD), which consists of two teams in Coimbatore and the Nilgiris Districts, has been successful in building cordial relationship with people in tribal villages and hamlets bordering Kerala, reports The Hindu. Inspector Gen
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The Naxal Special Division (NSD), which consists of two teams in Coimbatore and the Nilgiris Districts, has been successful in building cordial relationship with people in tribal villages and hamlets bordering Kerala, reports The Hindu. Inspector General of Police (West Zone) K. Shankar said that the teams have met the primary target of building ties with the villagers. The teams are operational from February 1 following the attacks on a forest office and a few other places at Palakkad District, Kerala, in December 2014. The dedicated teams were formed in addition to the combing operations Stating that there is no Naxal movement in this part of the State, Shankar added that the Police have also targeted recruitment of 75 Home Guards in bordering hamlets in Ooty and around 30 in similar areas in Coimbatore District, by the end of March.
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March - 3 
The Police raided the house of a senior NDFB-IKS ‘leader’ named Mendala in Laizaguri village recovered arms and ammunitions in Chirang district, reports Nagaland Post. Police recovered three country made AK-type rifles along with ammunitions and 50 r
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The Police raided the house of a senior NDFB-IKS ‘leader’ named Mendala in Laizaguri village recovered arms and ammunitions in Chirang district, reports Nagaland Post. Police recovered three country made AK-type rifles along with ammunitions and 50 rounds of ammunition and gunpowder from the house. Mendala is absconding; however, Police arrested a linkman of the outfit identified as Markas.
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The Shillong Times reports that Police arrested one Bangladesh national, identified as Muhammad Sabuddin (21), on March 2, during vehicle checking at Ratacherra in East Jaintia Hills District.
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The Shillong Times reports that Police arrested one Bangladesh national, identified as Muhammad Sabuddin (21), on March 2, during vehicle checking at Ratacherra in East Jaintia Hills District.
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Three militants were injured, in a shootout, which took place between Police and IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants in Sonitpur district on March 3, reports The Sentinel.
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Three militants were injured, in a shootout, which took place between Police and IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants in Sonitpur district on March 3, reports The Sentinel.
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At least 11 people, including Additional District and Sessions Judge Rafaqat Awan, a woman lawyer, and a Policeman, were killed and 25 others were injured when militants attacked the courthouse complex in Islamabad on March 3, reports Daily Times. Ac
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At least 11 people, including Additional District and Sessions Judge Rafaqat Awan, a woman lawyer, and a Policeman, were killed and 25 others were injured when militants attacked the courthouse complex in Islamabad on March 3, reports Daily Times. According to details, the militants sprayed bullets at everyone, hurled hand grenades and later exploded their suicide vests. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid while distancing itself from the attack said, “We have already declared a ceasefire and we strictly adhere to our deal with the Government. Our colleagues in the organisation also cannot violate this agreement”. He further suggested that some mujahideen groups or agencies could be involved in the terrorist activity. Meanwhile, ‘spokesman’ of Ahrar-ul-Hind (AH), a splinter group of TTP, Asad Mansoor claiming responsibility for the attack alleged that judicial system in the country was ‘un-Islamic’ and that they would continue their ‘struggle’ till enforcement of Sharia’h law. He further said, "We we are an independent group and have no links with TTP. We were a part of TTP earlier but now we operate independently,” adds The News.
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During a roundtable organised by the Christian Science Monitor in Washington on March 3, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States (US) Jalil Abbas Jilani said that a formal announcement on outlawing the Haqqani Network it still under consideration,
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During a roundtable organised by the Christian Science Monitor in Washington on March 3, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States (US) Jalil Abbas Jilani said that a formal announcement on outlawing the Haqqani Network it still under consideration, reported The News. “These are the kind of issues that are in the works, I would say,” Jilani said, when asked on a timeline for a formal announcement on the subject. Earlier in January 2015 Pakistani officials had said that Islamabad had decided to outlaw the militant group and that a formal announcement would come “within weeks." Jilani told reporters that as US troops were withdrawn from Afghanistan’s eastern border, they had seen increased militant activity, adding that a slower drawdown “would be viewed very positively in Pakistan.” He added that Pakistan has had to depute more soldiers on its Western border, boosting numbers from 145,000 to nearly 177,000 in a bid to control cross-border militancy. This has meant fewer troops were available for carrying out an offensive in North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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FC conducted a search operation and arrested four suspects from Mughtian area of Pishin District, reports Dawn. SFs recovered four Kalashnikov’s from their possession.
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FC conducted a search operation and arrested four suspects from Mughtian area of Pishin District, reports Dawn. SFs recovered four Kalashnikov’s from their possession.
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Forces on March 3 arrested four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including 'commander' Lal Sher, during a raid in the Chapri Naryab area of Hangu District, reports Dawn. Weapons and bombs were also recovered from their hideout.
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Forces on March 3 arrested four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including 'commander' Lal Sher, during a raid in the Chapri Naryab area of Hangu District, reports Dawn. Weapons and bombs were also recovered from their hideout.
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March - 3 
Former Federal Minister Lieutenant General (retired) Abdul Majeed Malik has disclosed in his book Ham Bhi Wahan Mojod Thay (I was also present there) that former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf kept former Army Chief General Ashfaq Parve
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Former Federal Minister Lieutenant General (retired) Abdul Majeed Malik has disclosed in his book Ham Bhi Wahan Mojod Thay (I was also present there) that former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf kept former Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani in the dark while carrying out the Kargil Operation in 1999, reports The Express Tribune on March 4 (today). He has written that at the time of Kargil Operation, General Kayani was heading 12 Division that was responsible to guard Kashmir. However, General Musharraf did not keep Kayani in the loop, who later opposed the operation. He said Musharraf was entirely responsible for the operation and he did not even brief the then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif about his plans. He has disclosed that General Musharraf called his Chief of General Staff from China to seek details of the briefing given to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Kargil Operation – a briefing that was tapped by Indian intelligence agencies. It was a grave breach of security to discuss such a sensitive issue on telephone call, Malik wrote.
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Pakistan and India on March 3 agreed to end the tension on the Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary and narrow down the differences in “a spirit of friendship and cooperation”, reports The News. Indian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
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Pakistan and India on March 3 agreed to end the tension on the Line of Control (LoC) and Working Boundary and narrow down the differences in “a spirit of friendship and cooperation”, reports The News. Indian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Adviser to PM on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Special Assistant to PM on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi after one-on-one and delegation-level talks with his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry. This was the first interaction between the two sides after 2012. The Indian foreign secretary handed over a letter from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Nawaz Sharif. Nawaz welcomed the meeting between the two foreign secretaries in Islamabad and hoped that the process would continue. He underlined the importance of enhanced cooperation among the SAARC member states. Pakistan said when both the countries were ready, future meetings could be planned by remaining in contact. Bilateral and regional issues, including those of common concern like Jammu and Kashmir, Sir Creek, Siachen Glacier, water issues, tension at the LoC and Working Boundary and terrorism, found place in the discussions held at the Foreign Office. “Both sides raised concerns and this visit is an ice-breaking development,” commented the spokesperson at the Foreign Office. Jaishankar said that the talks were held in a constructive and positive atmosphere, where he reiterated India’s concerns on cross border terrorism, including on the Mumbai case and emphasised that ensuring peace and tranquility on the border was vital. Meanwhile, Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said that it was important to establish good neighbourly and cooperative relations between India and Pakistan, reports Daily Times. Nawaz said this was consistent with his vision of a peaceful neighbourhood in South Asia. He expressed confidence that the talks between the foreign secretaries of the two countries would result in charting the way forward in their bilateral relations. The PM said both the countries needed to open a new chapter in their relationship by working towards resolving their outstanding issues through dialogue, said a press release issued by the PM Office.
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Pakistan’s military leadership on March 3 reviewed prevalent internal and external security situation of the country including progress of ongoing operation Zarb-e-Azb at the 180th Corps Commanders' Conference, held at General Headquarters in Rawalpi
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Pakistan’s military leadership on March 3 reviewed prevalent internal and external security situation of the country including progress of ongoing operation Zarb-e-Azb at the 180th Corps Commanders' Conference, held at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi and chaired by Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Raheel Sharif, reports The News. The meeting dwelt at length on various professional matters. The participants also under took a comprehensive review of operational preparedness besides prevalent internal and external security situation of the country including progress of ongoing operation Zarb-e- Azb.
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Security around the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in provincial capital Lahore was put on high alert on March 4 by Police after the University received a threatening letter from the militant group Islamic State (IS or Islamic State o
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Security around the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) in provincial capital Lahore was put on high alert on March 4 by Police after the University received a threatening letter from the militant group Islamic State (IS or Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS), reports The Express Tribune. The letter threatened to attack the University with a suicide attack or a series of bombings, according to a Police Officer. UET public relations officer Dr Tanvir Qasim confirmed the letter had been received via posted mail from an unidentified source. However, he said the contents of the letter were unknown to him. UET sources claim the letter was received on March 4 from unknown sources claiming to be from IS, threatening to attack hotels and the university campus after which security within the UET campus was put on high alert. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Lahore Dr Haider Ashraf said security around the university has been increased with increased patrolling and checkpoints. However, he added that the letter could be a hoax, but this can only be ascertained after an investigation. Ashraf said till then, the threat would be taken seriously.
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Security Forces (SF) on March 3 conducted a search operation and arrested eight suspected militants from Uch area of Naseerabad District, reported Dawn. The SFs recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. The spokesman for Frontier Corps (F
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Security Forces (SF) on March 3 conducted a search operation and arrested eight suspected militants from Uch area of Naseerabad District, reported Dawn. The SFs recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. The spokesman for Frontier Corps (FC) said that the militants were involved in attacks on SFs and vital national installations in the area.
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States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) Chief General Lloyd Austin while testifying before the Congress’ House Armed Services Committee on US CENTCOM’s posture on March 3 said that tensions between the two nuclear-tipped neighbours, India and Pakistan,
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States (US) Central Command (CENTCOM) Chief General Lloyd Austin while testifying before the Congress’ House Armed Services Committee on US CENTCOM’s posture on March 3 said that tensions between the two nuclear-tipped neighbours, India and Pakistan, affects regional stability and directly impacts Pakistan’s strategy in Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. General Austin said that “Tension between Pakistan and India also continue to threaten regional stability and largely drives Pakistan’s regional strategy, especially as it relates to Afghanistan,” adding, “Our desired end-state is a stable sub-region characterised by a low risk of conventional or nuclear war, with regional states committed to non-interference with respect to their neighbors’ internal affairs, the denial of sanctuary for Violent Extremist Organistaions (VEOs), and the non-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).” He said that they had made substantial progress in efforts to strengthen cooperation with Pakistan over the past year. “The US-Pakistan military-to-military relationship continues to improve. Key contributing factors are our Foreign Military Financing (FMF), international military education and training, and the Coalition Support Fund.” “We also prioritised our security cooperation at the Defense Consultative Group Conference with the goal to help Pakistan to build additional capacity in support of their counter-insurgency and CT operations and other common objectives.” Furhter he said that while militants were present in the border areas, Pakistan had been taking action against them. “Violent extremist organisations, to include the remnants of core al Qaeda, continue to operate in Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and, to a lesser extent, parts of eastern Afghanistan.” He added that these groups threaten regional stability, plan attacks against the US and partner interests, and pursue WMD with Taliban insurgency continuing to present a credible threat to the Afghan Government. “We are encouraged by (Pakistan) leaderships’ commitment to counter-insurgency operations in the FATA and openness to improve relations with Afghanistan,” he said, adding, “The Pakistani military’s recent operations to clear militant strongholds in North Waziristan and other FATA regions and to prevent the militants’ return have achieved near-term successes. However, Pakistan will likely continue to face the threat of VEOs for the foreseeable future.”
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The Police on March 3 arrested 46 suspects and seized weapons during search operation in Manglawar area in Swat District, reports The News
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The Police on March 3 arrested 46 suspects and seized weapons during search operation in Manglawar area in Swat District, reports The News
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The Voice of Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) long march participants reached the United Nations (UN) country office in Islamabad on March 3 to present a memorandum, reports The Express Tribune. VBMP leader Mama Qadeer Baloch said they now planned to re
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The Voice of Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) long march participants reached the United Nations (UN) country office in Islamabad on March 3 to present a memorandum, reports The Express Tribune. VBMP leader Mama Qadeer Baloch said they now planned to return home after presenting their plea to UN. “... This is our last resort,” he said, adding, “Where are these missing people? We fail to believe the Government. We have failed to get answers from them. The positive response from the UN gave us hope.”
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Three dead bodies of suspected persons were found dumped on the road that linked Gulshan-e-Hadeed with the Superhighway in the Dhair Sharif area near Quaid-i-Azam Public School in Memon Goth area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Si
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Three dead bodies of suspected persons were found dumped on the road that linked Gulshan-e-Hadeed with the Superhighway in the Dhair Sharif area near Quaid-i-Azam Public School in Memon Goth area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 3, reports Dawn. Memon Goth Station House Officer (SHO) Jan Mohammed Ahmdani said, “Sporting long beards, the men looked like Pakhtuns or Afghans.” “The killing appeared to be very recent as fresh blood stains were found there,” said Sub-Inspector Wazir Ali Channa.
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Unidentified militants on March 3 opened indiscriminate fire at the District Police Officer (DPO) Sherani Muhammad Shakir's vehicle in Spira Ragha area of Loralai District, killing three Policemen and injuring the DPO, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed
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Unidentified militants on March 3 opened indiscriminate fire at the District Police Officer (DPO) Sherani Muhammad Shakir's vehicle in Spira Ragha area of Loralai District, killing three Policemen and injuring the DPO, reports Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 3 
Ruling parties Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) during a meeting in Kathmandu on March 3 decided to urge Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang to resume the stalled CA process, reports Ka
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Ruling parties Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) during a meeting in Kathmandu on March 3 decided to urge Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang to resume the stalled CA process, reports Kantipur Online. Both the parties also asked the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)-led alliance to sit for talks without further delay. On February 13, the CA meeting was postponed indefinitely for the sake of bringing the opposition parties on board. Despite Prime Minister Sushil Koirala’s repeated calls, the opposition parties have refused to come to the negotiating table. Leaders attending the meeting, however, said they would continue their efforts to hold a dialogue with the agitating parties in order to build consensus on the key disputes. Meanwhile, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said that it would be difficult to forge consensus on disputed issues in constitution making if the opposition alliance is forced to launch second phase of protests, reports Republica on March 4. Dahal said “The ruling parties have to express commitment that the new statute would respect the spirit of Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). Second, they have to say they will bring new statute through consensus and not through voting in CA.” Stating that they are planning second phase of protests, Dahal said they wish to see the ruling parties create environment favourable for talks before March 6.
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One person was killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 3, reports The Daily Star. In Chapainawabganj District, Shipon Mia (30), a driver was b
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One person was killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 3, reports The Daily Star. In Chapainawabganj District, Shipon Mia (30), a driver was burnt to death and his assistant Shakil Ahmed (15) suffered serious burns after alleged pickets hurled a petrol bomb at their pick-up van in Shibganj. Driver Shipon was burnt dead inside the cabin but Shakil managed to jump out. In another incident, a truck was firebombed at Shantir More of Chapainawabganj town. Driver Mohammad Salad (28) was injured in the incident. Two more trucks were burnt in the same way in the town leaving the drivers Rajib (25) and Akhtarul Islam (45) injured. In Dhaka city, rickshaw-puller Mominul Haque was injured in a crude bomb blast at Shantinagar. Two youths, Sohag and Mainuddin, were injured after pickets exploded homemade bombs on the premises of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). One more person was injured in a similar blast in front of the National Museum at Shahbagh. In Comilla District, pickets hurled a petrol bomb at a truck. Driver Monir Hossain (50) and his assistant Joj Miah (32) were critically injured. In Noakhali District, alleged pickets torched a mini bus at Datterhat at Maijdee Natun Bus Stand. Helper Monir Hossain (21), of the mini bus was injured, said police. In another incident, suspected blockade-supporters firebombed a wheat-laden truck on Sonapur-Maijdee road at Datterhat. Driver Muhamad Ismail (60) was injured in the attack. In Narayanganj District, miscreants hurled crude and petrol bombs at a Modern Paribahan bus at Ukilpara injuring its driver Jahangir Alam.
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United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman, during an official visit to Sri Lanka said on March 3 that the global institution is encouraged by the Sri Lankan new Government’s commitment to promote reconciliation, accountability and
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United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman, during an official visit to Sri Lanka said on March 3 that the global institution is encouraged by the Sri Lankan new Government’s commitment to promote reconciliation, accountability and human rights and it is committed to assisting in the process of accountability and reconciliation in the island nation, reports Colombo Page. Jeffrey Feltman said the recent election of a new government has given Sri Lanka an historic opportunity to seize to address the accountability and bring the reconciliation to the island. The UN official, who arrived in the island on February 28 for a four-day official visit, said he had a series of positive, constructive discussions with the President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Acting Foreign Minister Ajith Perera, the leadership of the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), Tamil National Alliance (TNA), and the diplomatic community in Colombo.
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South Africa had told the former Sri Lankan Government that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was not operating in South Africa as was alleged at the time, Al Jazeera said quoting a secret cable, reports Colombo Gazette on March 4. Accordin
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South Africa had told the former Sri Lankan Government that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was not operating in South Africa as was alleged at the time, Al Jazeera said quoting a secret cable, reports Colombo Gazette on March 4. According to the report the previous Sri Lankan Government was told quite plainly that, at least in the case of South Africa, the LTTE posed no threat at all, according to a secret intelligence agency cable (PDF) obtained by Al Jazeera’s investigative unit. In the cable, dated June 9, 2010, South Africa’s State Security Agency (SSA) replied to a request for information about several cases of purported LTTE activity in South Africa, from a suspected “military training camp” held in May 2010 to suspicions that local Tamil organizations were raising money for the LTTE and allegations that the LTTE was in contact with former members of the South African military. In every case, South African intelligence concluded that there was no sign of LTTE activity or support in the country. “The LTTE does not have any offices or known representatives in South Africa,” the cable states. However, Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry did not respond to multiple requests for comment from Al Jazeera, by phone and by email, about the cable and the statements made subsequently by government officials. The office of Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera said that the new minister had not been briefed on the issue and could not comment.
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The Sri Lankan Government has assured an international media delegation visiting the country that the long-awaited Freedom of Information bill would be tabled this month and passed in parliament before the upcoming general election, reports Colombo P
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The Sri Lankan Government has assured an international media delegation visiting the country that the long-awaited Freedom of Information bill would be tabled this month and passed in parliament before the upcoming general election, reports Colombo Page on March 4. The International Media Solidarity Delegation during its five-day visit to the island called on the Sri Lankan government to ensure that critical media reform measures are made permanent and media freedom to be an absolute priority of the new administration. The Government has also assured the delegation a commitment to tackle impunity for crimes against journalists, which according to the journalists, is a long-running and festering blight on Sri Lanka's reputation globally. Government representatives have said that they had already requested the Inspector General (IG) of Police, N.K. Ilangakoon to carry out thorough investigations into journalist killings, with priority given to the 2009 murder of Lasantha Wickrematunga and the 2010 disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda.
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March - 4 
As many as 37,721 cyber fraud cases involving INR 4.97 billion have been reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the last four years, Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad informed Lok Sabha (Low
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As many as 37,721 cyber fraud cases involving INR 4.97 billion have been reported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the last four years, Telecom and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad informed Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) on March 4, reports The Times of India. Several cyber attack techniques are used in engineering these crimes and are normally reported as ATM/ debit card, credit card, internet banking frauds, Prasad said in a written reply to the House. "As per information provided by the RBI, 10,048, 8,765, 9,500 and 9,362 cyber fraud cases and losses of Rs 38 crore, Rs 67 crore, Rs 78 crore and Rs 60 crore have been reported to the RBI during 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 and April-December 2014, respectively," he added. In a separate reply, the minister said: "CBI has also registered 46 cases (14 Preliminary Enquiries) and 32 RCs (Regular Cases) relating to cyber crime in various parts of the country during the last few years that is 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 (till date)." In these cases 34 persons have been arrested, he said. "An amount of Rs 90 crore, Rs 158 crore and Rs 6 crore was involved in these cases registered during the year 2012, 2013 and 2014, respectively," Prasad added. Incidents of malware infections in Indian cyberspace are reported to and tracked by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which works with internet service providers (ISPs) to identify the infected systems and organizations, he said. "CERT-In, Department of Electronics and IT has initiated action with active participation of service providers and industry to set up a centre for detection of computer systems infected by malware and to notify, enable cleaning and securing systems of end users to prevent further malware infections," he added. Besides, more than 26,000 Police officers and 600 judicial officers have so far been trained in the training labs established by the government, Prasad said.
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March - 4 
Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Dantewada District on March 4, reports The Hindu. The arrested Maoists were identified as Bhansi Local Operating Squad (LOS) 'commander' of Maoists military wing Peopl
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Four cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested from Dantewada District on March 4, reports The Hindu. The arrested Maoists were identified as Bhansi Local Operating Squad (LOS) 'commander' of Maoists military wing People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) Hunga alias Sonaru, Motu alias Guddu Telam, the organiser of Bhansi LOS, Punem Kallu, who was a member of Maoists’ military company no.2 and Ramesh Yadav. Dantewada Police in a press statement said that “Hunga was sent by senior Maoist leader Ganesh Uike to kill Badaru, a former Maoist and now a police constable in Dantewada.” Punem Kallu carried a reward of INR 8,00,000 on his head and Hunga carried a reward of INR 5,00,000.
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March - 4 
Hinjewadi (Pune) Police on March 4 arrested a Bangladeshi national, identified as Jaisemaddin Mostafa for illegally staying in Mangaon in Raigad District with fake documents and was planning to head to Saudi Arabia, reports Pune Mirror. He allegedly
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Hinjewadi (Pune) Police on March 4 arrested a Bangladeshi national, identified as Jaisemaddin Mostafa for illegally staying in Mangaon in Raigad District with fake documents and was planning to head to Saudi Arabia, reports Pune Mirror. He allegedly possesses an Indian passport under the name of Terab Ali Abdul Bari, with a residence address of Assam's Karimganj. Inspector Dhananjay Dhumal of the Pune anti-terrorism cell said they will also be exploring a possible terror angle, since Mostafa had stayed in Pakistan for a long time. Mostafa revealed that, after working in Pakistan, he had returned to Bangladesh and later gone to Saudi Arabia for work. However, he had to return owing to some visa complications. In 2013, he went to Assam, where he procured a fake passport with the help of an agent. Around six months ago, he had managed to get a job in Pune and has been working here ever since, while his visa formalities for the Saudi Arabia trip were being processed.
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March - 4 
Indian Army and Imphal West District Police unit jointly organised an awareness programme to educate Police personnel on detection of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and its safe disposal at Imphal West Commando complex on March 4, reports The Sang
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Indian Army and Imphal West District Police unit jointly organised an awareness programme to educate Police personnel on detection of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and its safe disposal at Imphal West Commando complex on March 4, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 4 
Indian security agencies have unearthed a major racket being operated by Pakistan-based organisations to cheat Indians through a network of their local operatives, who would open accounts with various banks in which the gullible victims would be lure
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Indian security agencies have unearthed a major racket being operated by Pakistan-based organisations to cheat Indians through a network of their local operatives, who would open accounts with various banks in which the gullible victims would be lured to deposit substantial amount, Deccan Chronicle reports on March 5. “Investigations so far have revealed that Pakistan-based outfits used at least 1,162 accounts of their associates based in India to defraud gullible victims in the country over the years, though the number could be much higher. These accounts belong to 16 banks in India, including public sector banks,” said a senior intelligence official. Top intelligence sources said operatives based in Pakistan are using an elaborate ‘telephone-bank-hawala structure’ to defraud unsuspecting Indians. The gullible victims are asked to deposit ‘processing charges’ into an indicated bank account in order to claim the cash prize of a big lottery. Indian associates also hire such bank accounts from small depositors for a small monthly rent and earn adequate commission, sources said. State-wise segregation of these bank accounts clearly shows a preference for north Indian states, with Bihar (30 per cent), West Bengal (18 per cent), Uttar Pradesh (13.5 per cent) and Madhya Pradesh (11 per cent) having most number of accounts, they added. Intelligence sources claimed that the investigations are being conducted to ascertain whether this money was also being siphoned to fund terror activities.
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March - 4 
Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier, Sudesh Kumar, on March 4 stated that Bangladesh Government has sought access from the Indian Government to allow movement of its Security Forces (SFs) to enter inside the ru
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Inspector General (IG) of Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier, Sudesh Kumar, on March 4 stated that Bangladesh Government has sought access from the Indian Government to allow movement of its Security Forces (SFs) to enter inside the rugged terrain of Chittagong Hills Tract (CHT) in order to launch a crackdown against Indian rebels in CHT, reports Nagaland Post. “They (Border Guards of Bangladesh) have informed us about their willing to launch crackdown against the Indian rebels hiding in Chittagong Hills Tract. But the rugged terrain of the area (Chittagong Hills Tract) has dampened their spirit and therefore, they have sought access to enter that area from Tripura,” The IG also added that Indian government was yet to take a call on the request. He also added that there were 39 active camps and hideouts of North East militants in different parts of CHT. Four Indian north-eastern states of Tripura, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Assam share an 1,880-km border with Bangladesh.
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March - 4 
Lieutenant General Subrata Saha, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Chinar Corps, while speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the passing out parade of the new recruits at Bana Singh Parade Ground at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JKLI)
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Lieutenant General Subrata Saha, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Chinar Corps, while speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the passing out parade of the new recruits at Bana Singh Parade Ground at the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JKLI) Regimental Centre in Srinagar on March 4 said that large number of Kashmiri youth joining the Army as an encouraging trend, reports Daily Excelsior. He said that from July to December 2014, 767 Kashmiri youth have enrolled for the Army and described the trend of large number of Kashmiri youth joining the Army as encouraging
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March - 4 
Presently, a total number of 593 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been deployed in 10 Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected states for assisting the state police in conducting anti-LWE operations in the state, reports Business Stand
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Presently, a total number of 593 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) have been deployed in 10 Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected states for assisting the state police in conducting anti-LWE operations in the state, reports Business Standard. With effect from 01.4.2014, the rate of recovery of deployment charges for each Battalion (of 7 coys) have been fixed at Rs 43.10 crore per annum, in addition to actual cost of transportation/ movement of the Battalions, with 5% annual increase for the subsequent five years from 2014-15 to 2018-19. As on 01.10.2014, an amount of Rs 13139.37 crore is outstanding on deployment of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) (the largest amongst CAPFs) against LWE affected States, on account of deployment charges. Presently, there is no proposal with the Government to reduce / decrease the number of battalions of CAPFs in the LWE affected States, thus reducing the expenditure on their deployment. This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary in a written reply to Shri Harivansh in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of the Parliament) on March 4.
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March - 4 
Sahanur Alom's wife Sujana Begum, who is suspected to be a trained Jammat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, has been set free after a lower court granted her bail, reports The Times of India on March 5. Assam Police's special operation wing (SOU)
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Sahanur Alom's wife Sujana Begum, who is suspected to be a trained Jammat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, has been set free after a lower court granted her bail, reports The Times of India on March 5. Assam Police's special operation wing (SOU) has failed to file a charge sheet against her in the estimated 90 days' time.
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March - 4 
Son of the Nokma (village headman) of Oragitok in West Garo Hills, identified as Sengbath Marak was killed in an encounter between suspected militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and Police in Rongram in West Garo Hills District, on M
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Son of the Nokma (village headman) of Oragitok in West Garo Hills, identified as Sengbath Marak was killed in an encounter between suspected militants of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and Police in Rongram in West Garo Hills District, on March 4, reports The Assam Tribune. He was killed in the encounter when Police stormed a house in the village of Romba Ading to flush out GNLA militants who had taken shelter there. According to police there were four militants along with the Nokma’s son inside the house when it was raided. The other militants managed to escape by opening fire and fleeing into the nearby jungle, close to Nokrek Biosphere. Police further added that he was involved with the armed group because he opened fire on the Police. A 7.65 pistol with two live rounds, two magazines, three GNLA demand notes and a detonator were recovered from the encounter site.
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March - 4 
The Andhra Pradesh Government has doubled the relief amount provided to surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 to meet their immediate requirements as recommended by the High Powered Cabinet Sub-C
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The Andhra Pradesh Government has doubled the relief amount provided to surrendered Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from INR 5,000 to INR 10,000 to meet their immediate requirements as recommended by the High Powered Cabinet Sub-Committee dealing with “naxalite problems” in the state, reports The Hans India on March 5. The Government has also evolved guidelines for the rehabilitation of surrendered extremists to encourage surrenders and enable the extremists to join mainstream by providing them with economic support schemes. Depending on their economic status, they become eligible for grant of White cards, housing, LPG subsidy and also admission to skill development courses, says a special Government Order issued by the Andhra Pradesh Government on March 4. The Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence), Andhra Pradesh said that the grant has no impact on other special grants like reward money on the surrendered extremist and others like healthcare, education, jobs etc.
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March - 4 
The headman of Ringkyrtein village in Khanduli area of West Jaintia Hills, identified as Clement Dkhar was killed by militants on March 4, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police, Dkhar was reportedly missing from the village since March 1. H
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The headman of Ringkyrtein village in Khanduli area of West Jaintia Hills, identified as Clement Dkhar was killed by militants on March 4, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police, Dkhar was reportedly missing from the village since March 1. His body was recovered at Bathang Synrang, half way between Sanaro and Namdong village in West Jaintia District. This is the second incident of attack against headman of Ringkyrtein
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March - 4 
The State Government has ordered magisterial inquiries into the death of a son of a tribal chief (Nokma) on March 4, reports The Shillong Times. Enquiry has also been ordered into the recovery of a mobile phone from a GNLA militant in Tura Jail in We
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The State Government has ordered magisterial inquiries into the death of a son of a tribal chief (Nokma) on March 4, reports The Shillong Times. Enquiry has also been ordered into the recovery of a mobile phone from a GNLA militant in Tura Jail in West Garo Hills.
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March - 4 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a statement alleged that manner in which Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) turned a large number of its cadres, in coalition with SFs against ZUF shows the NSCN-IM's attempt to w
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a statement alleged that manner in which Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) turned a large number of its cadres, in coalition with SFs against ZUF shows the NSCN-IM's attempt to wipe out ZUF, reports The Sangai Express on March 5.
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March - 4 
A gas pipeline was blown up in Zainkoh area of Loti in Dera Bugti District on March 4, reports Dawn. According to Levies sources, an explosive device was detonated under the pipeline, suspending gas supply to a purification plant from well No-7. “A s
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A gas pipeline was blown up in Zainkoh area of Loti in Dera Bugti District on March 4, reports Dawn. According to Levies sources, an explosive device was detonated under the pipeline, suspending gas supply to a purification plant from well No-7. “A several feet long portion of the 18-inch diameter pipeline was destroyed,” the sources said.
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March - 4 
A Pakistani national, identified as Abid Naseer (28), on March 4 was convicted on United States (US) charges of conspiring with al Qaeda to bomb targets in Europe and the US, reports The Express Tribune. Naseer was found guilty by a Federal Jury in B
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A Pakistani national, identified as Abid Naseer (28), on March 4 was convicted on United States (US) charges of conspiring with al Qaeda to bomb targets in Europe and the US, reports The Express Tribune. Naseer was found guilty by a Federal Jury in Brooklyn for providing material support to al Qaeda and conspiring to use a destructive device. Naseer remained expressionless as the jury returned the verdict after less than two days of deliberations. He faces life in prison. US prosecutors said Naseer led an al Qaeda cell plotting to bomb a shopping center in Manchester, England, in April 2009. The proposed attack was one of three plots affiliated al Qaeda cells were working on, along with attacks against the New York City subway system and a Copenhagen newspaper, prosecutors said. Naseer was convicted nearly six years after he was first arrested in a British anti-terrorism operation. While British authorities never charged Naseer, he was later indicted in the US and extradited in 2013. Naseer represented himself at trial. Representing himself in the trial, Naseer, a self-described semi-professional cricket player, denied any affiliation with al Qaeda or any plot. His court-appointed legal adviser said he would appeal. Prosecutors said Naseer, who wrote in coded emails, using women’s names for bomb ingredients and describing the attack as a wedding. Prosecutors used never-before publicised documents seized from the 2011 raid in Pakistan that killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden as part of their case against Naseer and testimony from British MI5 officers who conducted surveillance on him.
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March - 4 
A senior Shia lawyer, who was also a counsel for several activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Advocate Ali Hasnain Bukhari, was shot dead by two unidentified militants in Korangi Town on March 4, reports Dawn. A MQM spokespe
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A senior Shia lawyer, who was also a counsel for several activists of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), identified as Advocate Ali Hasnain Bukhari, was shot dead by two unidentified militants in Korangi Town on March 4, reports Dawn. A MQM spokesperson said that Bukhari was a party worker and added that the killing was the fourth incident of its kind during the past week. The MQM Rabita Committee condemned the incident and said in a statement that the killing of party workers had become routine.
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March - 4 
Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama'at (ASWJ) militants killed two Shia Bohras and injured four others in a sectarian attack in Bahadurabad area of Gulshan Town on March 4, reports Dawn. The militants left behind a handbill declaring open war against Pakistan army
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Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama'at (ASWJ) militants killed two Shia Bohras and injured four others in a sectarian attack in Bahadurabad area of Gulshan Town on March 4, reports Dawn. The militants left behind a handbill declaring open war against Pakistan army, media, Shia Muslims, Sunni-Sufi Muslims and Christians.
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March - 4 
Four militants who escaped in the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) jailbreak on February 26, 2015, had brainwashed prison officials into helping them successfully escape, reports The Express Tribune quoting British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Urdu that spok
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Four militants who escaped in the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) jailbreak on February 26, 2015, had brainwashed prison officials into helping them successfully escape, reports The Express Tribune quoting British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Urdu that spoke with the investigation team on March 4. During the jailbreak, one prisoner was shot dead while another was injured, whereas two managed to escape successfully. Following the incident, authorities rounded up three head wardens, five wardens, one Frontier Corps (FC) official, one Police Official and a dispensary in-charge. A member of the G-B jailbreak investigation team said that the prisoners had developed close ties with jail officials posted outside their barracks. They told them their reasons for taking arms against institutions and individuals who opposed their ideological viewpoint. The officer said that the investigation also showed that the prisoners aides were also in contact with jail officials and “took care of their needs.” It was also learnt that jail officials who were taken into custody were on duty outside the prisoners’ barracks continuously for the past three months. It was therefore established that security arrangements were deliberately kept lax at the jail premises so that the prisoners could escape easily. The investigators said on March 1 that it was the fear of being sentenced to death by a military court that spurred the four militants to risk a jailbreak. In his statement to the police, an injured Dilbar, who was among those attempting to escape from Gilgit District Jail, said he and his accomplices were certain of a death sentence. “This forced them to risk their lives,” said one of the unnamed investigators.
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March - 4 
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, during the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province, arrested 425 suspects, reports The News on March 5 (today). According to a press release, during snap checking at 129 checkpoints, 314 suspects were he
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, during the ongoing search and strike operation throughout the province, arrested 425 suspects, reports The News on March 5 (today). According to a press release, during snap checking at 129 checkpoints, 314 suspects were held and 17 arms of different kind and 209 cartridges of different bore were also recovered. During action against unregistered Afghans, a total of 38 people were detained and 31 cases registered against them. Similarly, hate martial was also seized and one case registered against the accused.
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March - 4 
Lyari Town traders on March 4 protested outside the Sindh Assembly against the deteriorating law and order situation in their neighbourhood, including extortion and threats from Lyari gangsters, reports The Express Tribune. Major markets and bazaars
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Lyari Town traders on March 4 protested outside the Sindh Assembly against the deteriorating law and order situation in their neighbourhood, including extortion and threats from Lyari gangsters, reports The Express Tribune. Major markets and bazaars in the area remained shut as traders and residents held the protest. Shopkeepers from Jhat Pat Market, Gharib Shah Market, Chakiwara Market, Kumbharwara, Green Timber Market and goods transporters shut their business for the day to demonstrate against extortion and threats.
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March - 4 
Two persons, including the General Secretary of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama'at (ASWJ), identified as Dr Muhammad Fayaz, and his driver, were killed when unidentified militants opened fire at his vehicle near Paracha Chowk in Sher Shah locality of Karachi,
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Two persons, including the General Secretary of Ahl-e-Sunnat-Wal-Jama'at (ASWJ), identified as Dr Muhammad Fayaz, and his driver, were killed when unidentified militants opened fire at his vehicle near Paracha Chowk in Sher Shah locality of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 4, reports The News.
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March - 4 
20 people were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 4, reports The Daily Star. In Kishoreganj District, 10 passengers of a bus of Hazrat Shah Sultan Paribahan were inj
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20 people were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 4, reports The Daily Star. In Kishoreganj District, 10 passengers of a bus of Hazrat Shah Sultan Paribahan were injured when pro-blockade pickets allegedly firebombed the vehicle at Sultanpur. In Panchagarh District, four persons were injured when unidentified miscreants torched a bus and a truck at Bokdurjhula. In Chapainawabganj District, three people were injured when pickets hurled petrol bombs at a truck in Nimtola area. In Chittagong District, two persons suffered burn injuries as miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at a three-wheeler in Burirpukurpar area. In Dhaka city, a pedestrian, Abdul Barek, was injured in a crude bomb blast near New Market area.
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March - 4 
Saber Ahmed (32), an auto-rickshaw driver, who suffered burn injuries in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on March 4 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade died at Chittagong Me
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Saber Ahmed (32), an auto-rickshaw driver, who suffered burn injuries in Hathazari sub-District of Chittagong District on March 4 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade died at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) on March 10, reports The Daily Star. Saber suffered 45 percent burn and inhalation injuries as miscreants hurled petrol bomb at his CNG-run auto-rickshaw in the sub-District.
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March - 5 
Suspected members of Democrat faction of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC-D) fired at a Police out Post at Khawlian in Aizawl District, on March 5, reports The Shillong Times. Inspector General (IG) of Police, LT Hrangchal, said the militants fired sev
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Suspected members of Democrat faction of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC-D) fired at a Police out Post at Khawlian in Aizawl District, on March 5, reports The Shillong Times. Inspector General (IG) of Police, LT Hrangchal, said the militants fired several rounds at the police outpost and fled as the policemen retaliated. There was no casualty or injuries as a result of the firing, which lasted for about 10 minutes. He also stated that Police had prior information about the movement of militants who were coming to Khawlian village.
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March - 5 
Clashes along the Assam-Nagaland border have claimed 158 lives since 1972, according to Government records, reports The Sentinel on March 6. In the first incident that took place on March 14, 1972, one Assam Police man was killed in a firing by the N
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Clashes along the Assam-Nagaland border have claimed 158 lives since 1972, according to Government records, reports The Sentinel on March 6. In the first incident that took place on March 14, 1972, one Assam Police man was killed in a firing by the Nagaland Police in Sivasagar In another land encroachment related incident on January 5, 1979, 54 people were killed and 39 injured in Assam Golaghat.
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March - 5 
Imphal West District Police arrested two arms smugglers, identified as Lourembam Rabiraj alias Boinao alias Naoba and Kongjengbam Premjit from Haobam Marak Lourembam Leikai area at Yaingam Leirak crossing on March 5, reports Kanglaonline. One 9 mm pi
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Imphal West District Police arrested two arms smugglers, identified as Lourembam Rabiraj alias Boinao alias Naoba and Kongjengbam Premjit from Haobam Marak Lourembam Leikai area at Yaingam Leirak crossing on March 5, reports Kanglaonline. One 9 mm pistol along with magazine loaded with two live rounds and one miss round of 9 mm ammunition and some incriminating articles were recovered from them.
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March - 5 
Meghalaya Police have begun a crackdown on illegal SIM cards procured from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura and sold to militants in the State, reports The Assam Tribune on March 6.The Inspector General (IG) of Police GHP Raju stated that “We hav
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Meghalaya Police have begun a crackdown on illegal SIM cards procured from Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Tripura and sold to militants in the State, reports The Assam Tribune on March 6.The Inspector General (IG) of Police GHP Raju stated that “We have seized over 536 illegal SIM cards sold in black market in the State in the past 36 hours”. Police have seized 416 illegal SIM cards from Shallang area in West Khasi Hills District, while 120 unauthorised SIM cards were seized from various sellers in East Garo Hills.
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March - 5 
olice team from Shillong, on March 5 ‘arrested’ the jailed ‘commander-in-chief’ of Garo Hills-based militant outfit A’chik National Cooperative Army (ANCA) from Tura jail in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. He had allegedly made
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olice team from Shillong, on March 5 ‘arrested’ the jailed ‘commander-in-chief’ of Garo Hills-based militant outfit A’chik National Cooperative Army (ANCA) from Tura jail in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. He had allegedly made an extortion call from his prison cell demanding INR 300000 from a woman in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District. Police filed an appeal in the court on March 6 seeking the arrest of Sangma’s accomplice Nickseng M Marak who is also an inmate of Tura jail and is said to have been helping William in hiding the mobile phone and the SIM card.
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March - 5 
On March 5, a woman was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 22,000 while trying to deposit them in the branch of Bank of Maharashtra in Sambalpur District. She has been identified as Anita Sharma (50) of Hatpada area in Sam
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On March 5, a woman was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 22,000 while trying to deposit them in the branch of Bank of Maharashtra in Sambalpur District. She has been identified as Anita Sharma (50) of Hatpada area in Sambalpur city.
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March - 5 
on March 5, an OGW, identified as Sena alias James, the general area Khudengthabi of Chandel District, reports E-pao. On questioning him, it was revealed that he has been working as recruitment agent since 2011 who has been misleading youth and arran
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on March 5, an OGW, identified as Sena alias James, the general area Khudengthabi of Chandel District, reports E-pao. On questioning him, it was revealed that he has been working as recruitment agent since 2011 who has been misleading youth and arranging their recruitment in various militant groups.
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March - 5 
on March 5, one unidentified militant of an unspecified group was arrested with arms from Jatinga railway station in Dima Hasao District, reports The Shillong Times. Three armed miscreants entered the railway station and threatened two railway office
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on March 5, one unidentified militant of an unspecified group was arrested with arms from Jatinga railway station in Dima Hasao District, reports The Shillong Times. Three armed miscreants entered the railway station and threatened two railway officers on duty and fired one round from their 12 bore rifle. The railway police personnel overpowered one of them, while the rest managed to escape, the police said. One live cartridge of 12 bore rifle and one cache cover was recovered from scene.
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March - 5 
SFs conducted search operation at Leimapok-pam Khunpham area in Bishnupur District and arrested a PLA militant, identified as Nongmaithem Nanoa Singh alias Raju on March 5, reports E-pao. Investigation reveals that the accused was involved in collect
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SFs conducted search operation at Leimapok-pam Khunpham area in Bishnupur District and arrested a PLA militant, identified as Nongmaithem Nanoa Singh alias Raju on March 5, reports E-pao. Investigation reveals that the accused was involved in collection of information about the movement of security personnel operating in Bishnupur and planned to ambush them.
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March - 5 
Thanks to a host of measures taken by the Government to ease pressure on Security Forces fighting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and positive expectations from the seventh pay commission, lesser number of men in uniform are hanging
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Thanks to a host of measures taken by the Government to ease pressure on Security Forces fighting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and positive expectations from the seventh pay commission, lesser number of men in uniform are hanging up their boots, reports The Times of India on March 6. For the first time in the past five years, the cumulative annual attrition from paramilitary forces has dropped below 10,000. According to latest home ministry data, in 2014, only 7,700 odd personnel quit various central armed police forces (CAPFs) as against over 11,000 in 2013 and 13, 000 in 2012.
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March - 5 
Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasneem Aslam on March 5 said in Islamabad that the terrorism is a menace that any country alone cannot fight and required cooperation of all countries, reports The Nation. The Spokesperson said menace of terrorism is a pr
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Foreign Office Spokesperson Tasneem Aslam on March 5 said in Islamabad that the terrorism is a menace that any country alone cannot fight and required cooperation of all countries, reports The Nation. The Spokesperson said menace of terrorism is a problem that affects everyone, particularly this region. She said Pakistan has suffered the most and it has done more than any other country to counter terrorism and we expect similar role from other countries. She said there are reports and also investigations about the number of incidents took place in India. She also added that it is not a good approach to immediately blame others, on terrorism incidents. First investigations should be conducted.
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March - 5 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda met Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala on March 5 and urged him to prepare ground for formal talks between the ruling and the opposition parties, reports The H
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda met Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala on March 5 and urged him to prepare ground for formal talks between the ruling and the opposition parties, reports The Himalayan Times. According to Dahal’s Personal Secretary Chudamani Khadka, Dahal told PM that the opposition parties could sit for talks if he could ensure that there would be consensus among the forces that jointly steered the popular movement of 2006. The PM urged Dahal to sit for formal talks soon. According to Khadka, Dahal said his meeting with the PM positively contributed to the environment for formal talks.
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March - 5 
Two persons were killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 5, reports The Daily Star. In Rajshahi District, Mohammad Selim (27), a truck helper, die
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Two persons were killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 5, reports The Daily Star. In Rajshahi District, Mohammad Selim (27), a truck helper, died at the Rajshahi Medical College Hospital a day after he had received the burn injuries. He suffered burns to 50 percent of his body when 10-12 blockaders intercepted the Shibganj-bound truck near Nimtala-Kanthal area, and hurled a petrol bomb at it. In Chittagong District, Ranjit Nath (30), a day labourer, succumbed to his burn injuries at Chittagong Medical College Hospital. He suffered 82 percent of his body burnt when blockaders hurled petrol bomb at the CNG-run auto-rickshaw he was travelling on March 4. In Dhaka city, 11 persons were injuries when blockaders hurled petrol bombs at different areas. In Gaibandha District, six persons were injured when Police charged batons on a demonstration of the 20-party alliance at Kachari bazar. In Manikganj District, three people suffered burn injuries as alleged blockaders set fire to a truck on the Dhaka-Aricha highway at Golora.
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March - 5 
In an interview ahead of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe said that Indian politicians might have developed “amnesia” over the fact that India had assisted former President Mahinda Raj
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In an interview ahead of Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe said that Indian politicians might have developed “amnesia” over the fact that India had assisted former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) war of 2009, reports The Hindu on March 6. Lankan Prime Minister said “Without the help of India, President Rajapaksa could not have wiped out the LTTE. He got that help and he agreed to give concessions even beyond the 13th amendment ... But he did not do so ....”. Asked specifically about the United Progressive Alliance (UPA)’s denials of help to Sri Lanka, especially because of opposition from its alliance partner the Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK), he said, “Amnesia, you know is very common among politicians.” Wickramasinghe accused the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Government in the Northern Province and Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran of being “irresponsible” in passing a resolution for an international genocide investigation to look into allegations dating back to the 1970s. The Prime Minister said that in that case, not only would the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE had to be charged with killings, but so would the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) that went in to assist in the late 1980s. He said “Casualties took place under the Sri Lankan Security Forces (SFs), the IPKF and also by the LTTE ... But to say that it was only the Government of Sri Lanka is wrong.”
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March - 5 
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on March 5 urged the Sri Lankan Government to design mechanisms that will work to address the human rights issues and not repeat the failures of the past, reports Co
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The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein on March 5 urged the Sri Lankan Government to design mechanisms that will work to address the human rights issues and not repeat the failures of the past, reports Colombo Page. Delivering the Opening Statement at the 28th Session of United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Switzerland, the High Commissioner said the Member States were due to consider his report on the implementation of UNHRC resolution 25/1 on accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, including the findings of the comprehensive investigation mandated by the Council at this session. The High Commissioner said he will present the report on the UN mandated investigation into the alleged human rights violations by Sri Lanka during the war at the 30th Session of UNHRC in September.
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March - 6 
, Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) celebrated its 7th raising day at Camp Olive, Semol village in Chandel on March 6, reports The Sangai Express.
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, Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) celebrated its 7th raising day at Camp Olive, Semol village in Chandel on March 6, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 6 
A Delhi-based estate agent, Dinesh Singh alias Megh Singh who is believed to be a key link with FICN racket was arrested on March 6 by the Central Intelligence Unit (CIU) in Mumbai, reports The Times of India.
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A Delhi-based estate agent, Dinesh Singh alias Megh Singh who is believed to be a key link with FICN racket was arrested on March 6 by the Central Intelligence Unit (CIU) in Mumbai, reports The Times of India.
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March - 6 
A man was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 9,000 at Haridwar road in Dehradun on March 6, reports The Times of India. During interrogation, it was revealed that the accused Gunjan Kumar is a resident of Begusarai in Biha
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A man was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 9,000 at Haridwar road in Dehradun on March 6, reports The Times of India. During interrogation, it was revealed that the accused Gunjan Kumar is a resident of Begusarai in Bihar. "The accused was on his way to supply the amount to a client when he was apprehended," said Police Official, S S Bisht.
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March - 6 
An unidentified militant of A’Chik Songna An’Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) was arrested on March 6th, near Damra village in Goalpara District, reports The Shillong Times. A .22 mm pistol, ammunition and one hand grenade were recovered from him.
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An unidentified militant of A’Chik Songna An’Pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) was arrested on March 6th, near Damra village in Goalpara District, reports The Shillong Times. A .22 mm pistol, ammunition and one hand grenade were recovered from him.
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March - 6 
Assam Police are pressing for help from neighbouring Bhutan and Myanmar to arrest top leaders of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), reports The Times of India. The ‘chairman’ of NDFB-IKS IK Songbijit, is suspect
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Assam Police are pressing for help from neighbouring Bhutan and Myanmar to arrest top leaders of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), reports The Times of India. The ‘chairman’ of NDFB-IKS IK Songbijit, is suspected to have fled to Myanmar, his close associate G Bidai and other top leaders are believed to be in Bhutan. Sources said Bidai, the mastermind of December 23 massacre was last seen somewhere near Thimphu in Bhutan. Minister of state for Home affairs Kiren Rijiju recently said in Parliament that till February 28 this year, 214 cadres of NDFB-IKS have been arrested. Earlier, Security Forces had claimed that the outfit has a total strength of about 270 members. The Security Source further added that "Due to intensified operations against the outfit in Sonitpur, Udalguri and Kokrajhar Districts, NDFB-IKS militants are now trying to seek refuge in Golaghat District in Assam and Dimapur in Nagaland.
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March - 6 
Intelligence inputs coming from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Intelligence Bureau have suggested that the growing alienation among tribal population in various Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) strongholds in Odisha, Jharkhand, C
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Intelligence inputs coming from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Intelligence Bureau have suggested that the growing alienation among tribal population in various Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) strongholds in Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and parts of Bihar and Maharashtra has forced CPI-Maoist to order a study of socioeconomic impact of the central development schemes, reports dnaindia.com on March 7. The study has been ordered by the Eastern Regional Bureau of CPI-Maoist that supervises Maoist activities in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and North Chhattisgarh, sources said. The ERB has asked various state committees to undertake detailed study in villages and circulated a 19 column detailed pro-forma to be duly filled up by the surveyors. "The CPI (Maoist) has noted that if it has to spread and further revolution in the agrarian areas, it has to review its tactics in the light of socio-political and economic impact of the development schemes that have been there in the rural and tribal areas for the last two decades," said sources. In their internal communications, the Maoist's have blamed these programmes for weaning away village level activists as they got involved in various contractual works associated with these schemes. Besides initiatives like Rs. 2 per kg rice for poor and Saranda action plan succeeded in misguiding some of its active cadres and sowed seeds of discord among them, the intelligence inputs note. The confiscated documents also suggest that some Maoist leaders lament the lack of maturity on part of some of its senior leadership for being unaware of changing ground realities and need for a comprehensive survey from a Marxist perspective.
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March - 6 
Meghalaya has urged the Government of India (GoI) to constitute a boundary commission in order to resolve the inter-state boundary dispute with Assam, reports The Telegraph on March 7. Chief minister Mukul Sangma made the appeal during his meeting wi
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Meghalaya has urged the Government of India (GoI) to constitute a boundary commission in order to resolve the inter-state boundary dispute with Assam, reports The Telegraph on March 7. Chief minister Mukul Sangma made the appeal during his meeting with Union home minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. A communiqué from the State Government said that Chief Minister reiterated the request to constitute the boundary commission and to evolve an institutional mechanism to resolve the vexed boundary problem between the states. He also requested the Centre to consider and act on the matter seriously in view of the sensitivities involved and the recent developments along the Assam-Nagaland border."The Chief Minister also added that it was imperative to amend the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution so that the proposal to increase the number of seats in Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC). The State Government had extended the term of the GHADC with effect from February 18, 2015 to August 17, 2015. One of the clauses in the Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) with Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) was the increase of seats in GHADC.
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March - 6 
National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 6 filed the charge sheet in a court in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) in a case of alleged espionage and attempts to carry out sabotage activities in India at the instigation of Pakistan, reports The Times of India.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 6 filed the charge sheet in a court in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) in a case of alleged espionage and attempts to carry out sabotage activities in India at the instigation of Pakistan, reports The Times of India. It was filed at a NIA court against Thameem Ansari, a suspected operative of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) now on bail and a Sri Lankan national, Arun Selvarajan, besides three others who are their handlers in Pakistan and suspected to be based in Sri Lanka. "The offences against the accused include those under Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act, IPC and Official Secrets Act," Public Prosecutor for NIA cases, C S S Pillai stated. Raising funds for terrorist act, conspiracy (Sections 17,18 Unlawful Activities Act), sedition, criminal conspiracy (IPC, 121 A, 120 B), penalty for spying (Section 3, Official Secrets Act) are among the major charges.
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on March 6 that Police arrested a woman NDFB-IKS militant at Rangajan in Golaghat District and seized cartridges of Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) rifle. She was coming from Dimapur.
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on March 6 that Police arrested a woman NDFB-IKS militant at Rangajan in Golaghat District and seized cartridges of Indian Small Arms System (INSAS) rifle. She was coming from Dimapur.
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on March 6, an encounter took place between suspected militants of unidentified group and Security Forces (SFs) at Kwatha village near Border Pillar number 81 IN Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline.
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on March 6, an encounter took place between suspected militants of unidentified group and Security Forces (SFs) at Kwatha village near Border Pillar number 81 IN Chandel District, reports Kanglaonline.
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March - 6 
On March 6, Apex union of Poumai tribe, the Poumai Naga Union (PNU), declared “non-cooperation movement” against Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) till the outfit lifted the ban order on the union, reports Nagala
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On March 6, Apex union of Poumai tribe, the Poumai Naga Union (PNU), declared “non-cooperation movement” against Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) till the outfit lifted the ban order on the union, reports Nagaland Post. Pointing out that it seriously viewed the statement of NSCN-IM branding Poumai people as “anti-national”, PNU said the tribe has not committed any act tantamount to be termed as “anti-national”.
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March - 6 
On March 6, suspected Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) attacked AR troopers at a place in Satang village near Border Pillar 81 in Imphal East District, reports Kanglaonline. No casualties have been reported.
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On March 6, suspected Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) attacked AR troopers at a place in Satang village near Border Pillar 81 in Imphal East District, reports Kanglaonline. No casualties have been reported.
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March - 6 
organisations such as Garo Students Union (GSU), on March 6 alleged that Sengbath Marak, son of village headman who was killed in an encounter at Rongram in West Garo Hills, was killed in a fake encounter, reports The Shillong Times.
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organisations such as Garo Students Union (GSU), on March 6 alleged that Sengbath Marak, son of village headman who was killed in an encounter at Rongram in West Garo Hills, was killed in a fake encounter, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 6 
The Government has approved the appointment of three new Additional Director General (ADG) rank officers in the Coast Guard (ICG), New Indian Express reports on March 7. According to Ministry of Defence (MoD) officials, creation of new top posts woul
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The Government has approved the appointment of three new Additional Director General (ADG) rank officers in the Coast Guard (ICG), New Indian Express reports on March 7. According to Ministry of Defence (MoD) officials, creation of new top posts would ensure better coordination among the 13 agencies working in the maritime domain along the 7,500-km-long coastline. Apart from the Navy and the Coast Guard other agencies like the Marine Police, the various Port Trusts, maritime boards, Crime Investigation Department (CID), the Ministry of Agriculture, fisheries boards, the Ministry of Shipping, the Ministry of Science, Coastal Security, Customs Department, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) are also active on the country’s maritime domain. And the Defence Ministry had on March 4 promoted ICG Inspector General (IG) S P S Basra as ADG. Basra would be responsible for the operations of vulnerable North and Western coastline of the country. Soon after the appointment of a top ranking officer for the Western coastline, an officer of similar rank would also take over as ADG, East, who would look after the country’s coastline in the Bay of Bengal. Subsequently, another ADG, Coastal Security, would be appointed at the Coast Guard Headquarters here.
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March - 6 
The Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) on March 6 demanded an ‘apology’ from Police for detaining the son of Anup Chetia, the ULFA-I's ‘general secretary’ and founder member, for several hours in Sivasagar District.
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The Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) on March 6 demanded an ‘apology’ from Police for detaining the son of Anup Chetia, the ULFA-I's ‘general secretary’ and founder member, for several hours in Sivasagar District.
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March - 6 
According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), one Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militant, identified as Sargana Rasool Khan, was arrested in an information-based operation (IBO) carried out by Security Forces (SFs) near Sa
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According to a statement issued by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), one Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militant, identified as Sargana Rasool Khan, was arrested in an information-based operation (IBO) carried out by Security Forces (SFs) near Sarai Naurang in Bannu District on March 6, reported Dawn. The ISPR statement added that Rasool Khan was involved in terrorist activities across the Province and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The SFs also recovered three fake passports, 100 Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) and a cache of arms from his possession.
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March - 6 
Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti while addressing a press conference at Frontier Corps Madadgar Centre at Khoila Pathak on March 6 said that Security Forces (SF) foiled a bid to sabotage the Pakistan Day celebrations and arrested three suspec
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Balochistan Home Minister Sarfaraz Bugti while addressing a press conference at Frontier Corps Madadgar Centre at Khoila Pathak on March 6 said that Security Forces (SF) foiled a bid to sabotage the Pakistan Day celebrations and arrested three suspects, recovering a huge cache of arms from their custody from Hazar Ganji area of Provincial capital Quetta and from Chaman area of Qilla Abdullah District, reports Daily Times. The Balochistan Home Minister said that following a tip-off the forces launched a search operation in the said areas and recovered the arms and explosive material. “We arrested three militants from Chaman, possibly having links with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), and some from Hazar Ganji area of the provincial capital, having links with the banned religious and nationalist organisations,” he said. Bugti said militants are working for other countries and involved in the killing of innocent people. He said they were planning to execute an attack on March 23, 2015, but the SFs arrested them after successful operations. Many militants, he claimed, have moved to the tribal areas of Balochistan, especially the Pashtun belt after the operation Zarb-e-Azab against militants’ hideouts in North Waziristan, adding that however there would not be any place for them to hide.
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March - 6 
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Sanaullah Abbasi while speaking to journalists at the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) office in Hyderabad District of Sindh on March 6 said that extrajudicial killings and other actions cannot be justified offi
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Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Sanaullah Abbasi while speaking to journalists at the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) office in Hyderabad District of Sindh on March 6 said that extrajudicial killings and other actions cannot be justified officially but society has come to accept this ‘modus operandi’ of Police to eradicate crimes and make streets safer, reports Dawn. “It is not necessary for an encounter to be seen as genuine only if a Policeman loses his life in it. You can see Police have restored peace and order in the city (through this modus operandi)…,” he said. Asked if ‘half fry and full fry formula’ used by policemen to refer to a particular treatment meted out to arrested suspects in proportion to severity of their crimes, did not amount to extrajudicial actions, the DIG said he could confidently say that society had come to accept the ‘formula’. The terms ‘half fry’ and ‘full fry’ are commonly used by police to mean if officers are convinced the arrested suspects are involved in crimes they will be shot in the leg to render them disabled before sending them to jail. It had gained notoriety during the tenure of SSP Farid Jan Sarhandi. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Irfan Baloch who was also present at the briefing said that over the past three months, 73 suspects were arrested after they fell injured in encounters with Police. “Remember, none of them [suspects] can obtain bail. We have made a strong case to ensure they were denied any chance of getting bail,” he said.
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March - 6 
The Government of Pakistan on March 6 lifted an unannounced ban on executions in all cases other than terrorism since that has already been implemented in the aftermath of December 16, 2014, Peshawar school attack, reported The News. The Federal Gove
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The Government of Pakistan on March 6 lifted an unannounced ban on executions in all cases other than terrorism since that has already been implemented in the aftermath of December 16, 2014, Peshawar school attack, reported The News. The Federal Government has informed Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), Gilgit-Baltistan and all four Provincial Governments in this regard. According to the order by the Federal Ministry of Interior, over 1,000 convicts would be hanged across the country.
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March - 6 
The team of four law enforcers who have been in Dubai for the past one month for the extradition of Peoples Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Jan Baloch might have to return quickly as their visas are about to expire, Additional Inspector General (AIG
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The team of four law enforcers who have been in Dubai for the past one month for the extradition of Peoples Amn Committee (PAC) leader Uzair Jan Baloch might have to return quickly as their visas are about to expire, Additional Inspector General (AIG) Ghulam Qadir Thebo said on March 6, reports Dawn. The team, led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Naveed Khwaja, left for Dubai on February 5, 2015, after the Federal Ministry for Interior directed the Federal and Provincial authorities to conclude Uzair Baloch’s case within a week. So far, the leader of the proscribed group has not appeared before a judge in Dubai, though the authorities sounded positive that the four-member team of law enforcers could “very soon” get his custody from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) court. “We have done everything on our part. And at the moment we fear that the Police team’s visa might expire soon that might delay the process,” the Karachi Police Chief said, adding that they were “well equipped” to deal with the PAC leader’s case in Dubai as they had submitted all the evidence and case details to the authorities and were awaiting his appearance in the court and a judgment.
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March - 6 
The United States (US) State Department Spokesperson Marie Harf on March 6 said that US was encouraged by Indian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s visit to Pakistan on March 3, 2015, in a sign of thawing relations between the Islamabad and
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The United States (US) State Department Spokesperson Marie Harf on March 6 said that US was encouraged by Indian Foreign Secretary Subrahmanyam Jaishankar’s visit to Pakistan on March 3, 2015, in a sign of thawing relations between the Islamabad and New Delhi, reports The Express Tribune. She said that the US welcomed the visit. “We certainly were encouraged that they (India and Pakistan) decided to resume dialogue,” Harf stated, adding, “Both India and Pakistan stand to benefit from practical cooperation and an improved relationship.” She added that better ties would be “good for regional peace and stability in South Asia” “In general, obviously, we (US) think cooperation is a good thing.”
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March - 6 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Agni Prasad Sapkota speaking during a programme in Kathmandu on March 6 said that his party is ready to seek public opinion on the disputed five Districts Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Kailali and Kan
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) leader Agni Prasad Sapkota speaking during a programme in Kathmandu on March 6 said that his party is ready to seek public opinion on the disputed five Districts Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Kailali and Kanchanpur regarding their annexation to which federal state in the new constitution, reports Kantipur Online. He said “Agreement has almost been made on judiciary and electoral system. We are ready to settle on six states while federating.”
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March - 6 
Unidentified gun-wielding miscreants on motorcycles hurled crude bombs at the residences of at least six BNP leaders in Jessore town of Jessore District on March 6, reports Dhaka Tribune. The houses that were attacked belonged to BNP Standing Commit
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Unidentified gun-wielding miscreants on motorcycles hurled crude bombs at the residences of at least six BNP leaders in Jessore town of Jessore District on March 6, reports Dhaka Tribune. The houses that were attacked belonged to BNP Standing Committee member Tariqul Islam, District BNP Secretary Syed Saberul Haque Sabu, District unit Vice-President Golam Reza Dulu, Organising Secretary Delwar Hossain Khokon, town unit Secretary Munir Ahmed Siddiqui Bachchu, and the house of late BNP leader Shahidul Islam Nayan’s elder son Rafiqul Islam Chowdury Biplob. No one was injured in the attacks.
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March - 6 
A senior official of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that over the past five years Bangladeshi security agencies have arrested 17 top leaders of the insurgent groups banned in India, especially those active in the Northeast, reports Hindu on
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A senior official of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that over the past five years Bangladeshi security agencies have arrested 17 top leaders of the insurgent groups banned in India, especially those active in the Northeast, reports Hindu on March 7. The official said “Several top leaders, including those from Meghalaya, Tripura and Assam, had taken shelter in Bangladesh. Through proactive action, the Bangladesh Government has been extending full cooperation to us in the fight against such groups. During 2009-14, at least 17 top leaders of various groups were arrested, and eight suspects surrendered.”
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March - 6 
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Joint Secretary General Salauddin Ahmed on March 6 said that we believe in talks and compromise to resolve country’s political crisis, reports Dhaka Tribune. A press release signed by Salauddin Ahmed said “We believ
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Joint Secretary General Salauddin Ahmed on March 6 said that we believe in talks and compromise to resolve country’s political crisis, reports Dhaka Tribune. A press release signed by Salauddin Ahmed said “We believe in talks and compromise to resolve country’s political crisis. But if it is otherwise, the Government has to shoulder the responsibility for any untoward situation.”
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March - 6 
Finance Minister AMA Muhith on March 6 said that a dialogue with the BNP was not necessary as the elections had already been held, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said “The dialogue was required for holding an impartial election but the BNP Chairperson did
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Finance Minister AMA Muhith on March 6 said that a dialogue with the BNP was not necessary as the elections had already been held, reports Dhaka Tribune. He said “The dialogue was required for holding an impartial election but the BNP Chairperson did not respond to the call for talks at the time, which was a foolish act on her part. Now there is no subject to hold a dialogue on.”
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March - 7 
A policy framework is needed to protect common citizens against cyber crimes as it would add to their confidence to use technology in financial transactions, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director G Padmanabhan said, Economic Times reports o
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A policy framework is needed to protect common citizens against cyber crimes as it would add to their confidence to use technology in financial transactions, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Executive Director G Padmanabhan said, Economic Times reports on March 8. "It is my considered view that India needs a statute protecting a common citizen against cyber fraud or cyber crime...A strong law, which protects a diligent customer from cyber frauds would infuse institutional safeguard to a common person and increase his confidence to use technology in financial transactions," he stated. There is a need to collect data, collate attacks, failures, measures to mitigate security gaps, losses suffered, turnaround time for fixing security gap and analyse them in order to guide the industry participants as well as customers, he said. "This would also over a period of time, reflect the number of attacks, volume and value of loss, cost of correction and offer a wealth of information, apart from sharing the solutions for preventing known attacks," he added.
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March - 7 
SFs arrested a militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Hijam Priyokumar Singh, from Nambol Bazar in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao. In a follow up action SFs arrested another PREPAK militant, identif
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SFs arrested a militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Hijam Priyokumar Singh, from Nambol Bazar in Bishnupur District, reports E-pao. In a follow up action SFs arrested another PREPAK militant, identified as Potshangbam Dhaneshwor Sing from an undisclosed location.
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March - 7 
The Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), the apex literary body of the Bodos, on March 7 raised the pitch for expediting peace talks between militant outfits in the state and the Centre, reports Times of India. While backing the Centre and state government's o
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The Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), the apex literary body of the Bodos, on March 7 raised the pitch for expediting peace talks between militant outfits in the state and the Centre, reports Times of India. While backing the Centre and state government's operation against rebels who have not yet given up arms, the BSS said the government should find an early solution for the rebel groups it has been holding talks with for years."We have observed that talks between the government and militant outfits, which have given up arms, are being dragged for years. Our demand is that the process be expedited for an early solution. At the same time, the government should deal firmly with the groups which are indulging in armed struggle," the BSS ‘general secretary’, Kamalakanta Mushahary, said. Pointing out that identities of indigenous communities in the state are being threatened by the influx from Bangladesh, the Sabha also asserted that the government should not bow down to pressure by certain sections which are opposing the updating of National Register of Citizens (NRC).
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March - 7 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Janaki Yadav, carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head was arrested from Banadih village in Jamui District on March 7, reports DNA. Acting on a tip off, a Police team led by Super
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Janaki Yadav, carrying a reward of INR 50,000 on his head was arrested from Banadih village in Jamui District on March 7, reports DNA. Acting on a tip off, a Police team led by Superintendent of Police (SP), Operation, DN Pandey raided the village and arrested the Maoist. Yadav, is said to be a self-styled ‘area platoon commander’ of the CPI-Maoist and was wanted in over a dozen cases.
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March - 7 
Another bomb was found hanging at the gate of an individual, identified as Yanglem Janaki of Uripok Achom Leikai in Imphal West District, reports The Assam Tribune.
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Another bomb was found hanging at the gate of an individual, identified as Yanglem Janaki of Uripok Achom Leikai in Imphal West District, reports The Assam Tribune.
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March - 7 
Five members of unarmed militia of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Narsipatnam B. Satya Yesu Babu at Narsipatnam in Visakhapatnam District in Andhra Pradesh on March 7, r
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Five members of unarmed militia of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Narsipatnam B. Satya Yesu Babu at Narsipatnam in Visakhapatnam District in Andhra Pradesh on March 7, reports The Hindu. The five — Korra Sitaram, Killo Mahadev, Gunta Sonnu, Gunta Raju and Masilil Loknadh of Nakkalametta village — were involved in the burning of a jeep engaged for General Elections and destroying of Electonic Voting Machines (EVMs) at Palakajeedi on May 7, 2014, killing of a surrendered Maoist Muvvala Naresh on the East Godavari-Visakhapatnam border during August 2014 and looting of his house. They had also provided logistic support to the Maoists.
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March - 7 
in a joint raid, East Champaran District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ of north Bihar Munchun Sah from his hideout at Nakardewa village under Rajepur Police Station area on March 7, reports T
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in a joint raid, East Champaran District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested CPI-Maoist ‘sub-zonal commander’ of north Bihar Munchun Sah from his hideout at Nakardewa village under Rajepur Police Station area on March 7, reports The Times of India. Munchun had been dodging the police for the last three years. East Champaran Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) (operations) Rajiv Kumar said the Police recovered a pistol, live cartridges, four cellphones, letters for levy and Maoist literatures from his possession. According to police sources, Munchun is an expert in bomb making and arm operation in his organization.
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March - 7 
Nine naxalites including two women cadre of Communist Party of India –Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Police on March 7 at Koraput District, reports The Business Standard. Police stated that All the surrendered Maoists belongs to Narayanpatna
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Nine naxalites including two women cadre of Communist Party of India –Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before Police on March 7 at Koraput District, reports The Business Standard. Police stated that All the surrendered Maoists belongs to Narayanpatna in Koraput District and were working for the Koraput division of the Andhra-Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee of CPI-Maoist.
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March - 7 
on March 7, Police arrested Paominlun Haokip, an armed smuggler, while conducting frisking and checking at New Checkon near Tribal Market in Imphal West District, reports E-pao. Investigation reveals that he is involved in buying and selling of arms
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on March 7, Police arrested Paominlun Haokip, an armed smuggler, while conducting frisking and checking at New Checkon near Tribal Market in Imphal West District, reports E-pao. Investigation reveals that he is involved in buying and selling of arms and had close links with Kuki National Army (KNA), Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and other outlawed organizations.
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March - 7 
SFs, on March 7 arrested another KYKL militant identified as Salam Shyam alias Ajit Singh at Kakching Khunou, Thongam Kalika Lai Leirak, in Thoubal District, reports E-pao.
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SFs, on March 7 arrested another KYKL militant identified as Salam Shyam alias Ajit Singh at Kakching Khunou, Thongam Kalika Lai Leirak, in Thoubal District, reports E-pao.
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March - 7 
Suspected militants belonging to a Naga rebel outfit on March 7 fired at a Police patrol party along the Assam-Nagaland border in Sivasagar District, reports The Telegraph.
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Suspected militants belonging to a Naga rebel outfit on March 7 fired at a Police patrol party along the Assam-Nagaland border in Sivasagar District, reports The Telegraph.
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March - 7 
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 7 released leading separatist leader and president of Muslim League (ML) Masrat Alam Bhat who was accused of being the "mastermind" of street violence across the Kashmir valley in 2010, reports Times of India
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The Jammu and Kashmir Government on March 7 released leading separatist leader and president of Muslim League (ML) Masrat Alam Bhat who was accused of being the "mastermind" of street violence across the Kashmir valley in 2010, reports Times of India. Masrat, also a senior figure in the separatist Hurriyat Conference, led the 2010 uprising by issuing protest calendars in June 2010. He was accused of being the choreographer of the violence which rampaged across the Kashmir valley for four months leaving 112 youth’s dead and hundreds of others, including security personnel, injured. Public Safety Act was slapped against him six times since his arrest in 2010, but these were quashed by the High Court. However, he was detained on some other charges for committing similar offences in Jammu.
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March - 7 
The meeting of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal headed by Justice A.K. Pathak, which discussed the extension of ban on Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has fixed April 18 as the next date for hearing, reports The Shillong Times
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The meeting of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal headed by Justice A.K. Pathak, which discussed the extension of ban on Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has fixed April 18 as the next date for hearing, reports The Shillong Times. The meeting held at Umiam in East Khasi Hills District for two days from March 7 was inconclusive.
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March - 7 
The two-month deadline given by the Central Government to the Police and Security Forces to “finish off” the NDFB-IKS has expired, but the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has made it clear that there would be no relaxing of the operations till
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The two-month deadline given by the Central Government to the Police and Security Forces to “finish off” the NDFB-IKS has expired, but the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has made it clear that there would be no relaxing of the operations till the top leaders of the outfit fall in the security net, reports The Assam Tribune on March 8. . “It may seem that the operations have slowed down, but it is not a fact. The forces on the ground are still operating in the areas where the militants can be hiding and on its part, the Centre is closely monitoring the situation. All the forces are sending weekly reports on their achievements to the MHA. The MHA has twice reviewed the performance of the forces and such reviews would continue,” sources added.
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March - 7 
Three persons, including a militant of the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were arrested on March 7, reports The Shillong Times. Police arrested them after getting a tip off that some militants were demanding money
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Three persons, including a militant of the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) were arrested on March 7, reports The Shillong Times. Police arrested them after getting a tip off that some militants were demanding money at the Keditsu Complex near the PR Hill in Kohima. NSCN-K militant have been identified as Tokivi Aye and his two accomplices have been identified as Hotoshe Chophy and Kiboka. They were extorting INR 7000 from a shopkeeper.
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March - 7 
Unidentified suspected militants exploded a grenade in front of MM Higher Secondary school at Wangkheimayum Leirak Wangkhei in Imphal East District, on March 7, reports The Assam Tribune. There was no report of any casualty.
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Unidentified suspected militants exploded a grenade in front of MM Higher Secondary school at Wangkheimayum Leirak Wangkhei in Imphal East District, on March 7, reports The Assam Tribune. There was no report of any casualty.
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March - 7 
that Chief of Pakistan Army staff General Raheel Sharif visited the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar on March 7 where he was briefed on progress made in the ongoing Zarb-i-Azb and Khyber-1 operations. The Army Chief was also briefed on the security sit
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that Chief of Pakistan Army staff General Raheel Sharif visited the Corps Headquarters in Peshawar on March 7 where he was briefed on progress made in the ongoing Zarb-i-Azb and Khyber-1 operations. The Army Chief was also briefed on the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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March - 7 
Two TTP militants were killed in a Police encounter in the area behind the new Sabzimandi off the Superhighway in Sohrab Goth locality of Gadap Town on March 7, reports Dawn. Malir SSP Rao Anwar identified one of the deceased TTP militants as Shahzad
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Two TTP militants were killed in a Police encounter in the area behind the new Sabzimandi off the Superhighway in Sohrab Goth locality of Gadap Town on March 7, reports Dawn. Malir SSP Rao Anwar identified one of the deceased TTP militants as Shahzad Ali. He had been arrested in Charsadda District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in murder and other cases and sent to the Dera Ismail Khan prison from where he had escaped along with 174 other inmates during July 30, 2013 jail break. The Police claimed to have recovered two pistols from their possession.
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March - 7 
Major parties resumed formal talks ending the country’s long standing political deadlock at Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala’s official residence in Kathmandu on March 7, reports Kantipur Online. The disgruntled opposition parties decided to sit fo
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Major parties resumed formal talks ending the country’s long standing political deadlock at Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala’s official residence in Kathmandu on March 7, reports Kantipur Online. The disgruntled opposition parties decided to sit for talks following the PM Koirala’s verbal commitment to draft the constitution through consensus. PM Koirala has invited senior leaders from the ruling coalition and the opposition bloc to his official residence for the meeting. The meeting will be centred on the works performed by Questionnaire Committee and the major issues of contention in constitution writing process. Dialogue has been stalled since the Constituent Assembly (CA) formed the Questionnaire Committee on January 25 without the consent of the Maoist, Madhesi and Janajati parties.
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March - 7 
19 people were injured during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 7, reports Dhaka Tribune. In Dhaka city, 17 persons were injured in separate crude bombings. 13 Awami League (AL) activists were injured as several cr
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19 people were injured during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 7, reports Dhaka Tribune. In Dhaka city, 17 persons were injured in separate crude bombings. 13 Awami League (AL) activists were injured as several crude bombs were hurled at a procession in front of Shikkha Bhaban. Police said miscreants hurled the crude bombs when they were marching towards Suhrawardy Udyan to join a AL rally. Two vegetable traders Abed Ali (50) and Habib (30) were injured when a crude bomb went off at Mohammadpur in front of the Krishi Market. Assistant Sub-Inspector Mahbub was injured when a number of crude bombs were blasted minutes after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed’s motorcade crossed Karwan Bazar underpass area. The premier was on her way to Suhrawardy Udyan to address a rally marking the historic day of March 7. Mehnaz Tabassum Prova (30), Assistant Registrar of the DMCH, was injured by crude bomb blast near the Central Shaheed Minar. A rickshaw puller, Papan, was injured in another crude bomb blast in the Azimpur graveyard area. In Chittagong District, Sumon (18) was injured as miscreants set fire to a compartment of Chittagong University (CU) shuttle train at Sholoshahar Railway Station in Chittagong city. In Rajshahi District, Nurul Islam (45), an activist of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) was injured as Police opened fire on the party activists during a drive in Kapasia area of Rajshahi city. Police said that Nurul is an accused in seven cases filed for subversive activities in the city.
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March - 7 
A minor Tamil political party in Sri Lanka, the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) has called on Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to speak to all Tamil political parties in Sri Lanka on the Tamil issue and not just with the major party, Tam
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A minor Tamil political party in Sri Lanka, the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) has called on Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to speak to all Tamil political parties in Sri Lanka on the Tamil issue and not just with the major party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA), reports Colombo Page on March 8. TULF General Secretary V. Anandasangaree stated that dealing with the Tamil question is no more a monopoly of either the TNA or the Illangai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK). The TNA had committed several serious blunders and prevented Tamils taking part in 2005 Presidential election on the instructions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), he said in a statement. Anandasangaree noted that the Tamils have "waited for so long" by allowing the TNA to deal with the ethnic problem and having lost confidence in the TNA the time has now come for all the other concerned parties to find an alternative.
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March - 8 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a fierce exchange of fire with the Police during an anti-Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation inside Churadangar forest near Godlajharan village of Golamunda block in Kalahandi
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed in a fierce exchange of fire with the Police during an anti-Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] operation inside Churadangar forest near Godlajharan village of Golamunda block in Kalahandi District on March 8, reports The Hindu. The exchange of fire with the Maoists ensued when personnel of district Police and the elite Special Operation Group (SOG) were carrying out anti-LWE operation, said Kalahandi Superintendent of Police (SP) Brijesh Kumar Ray. The Police also seized a sophisticated weapon and other materials from the spot.
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March - 8 
A villager, identified as Bretynath K Momin was killed by militants claiming to be from the A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), after branding him as a Police informer, at North Garo Hills District on March 8, reports The Shillong Times. Police recove
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A villager, identified as Bretynath K Momin was killed by militants claiming to be from the A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), after branding him as a Police informer, at North Garo Hills District on March 8, reports The Shillong Times. Police recovered the letter along with three empty cases of AK ammo, three empty cases of 7.65 rifle and two numbers of 7.65 pellets
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March - 8 
Army recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing about 15 kilograms, from Patiladaha-Panbari Road Chirang District on March 8, reports The Shillong Times. The IED was later diffused.
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Army recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), weighing about 15 kilograms, from Patiladaha-Panbari Road Chirang District on March 8, reports The Shillong Times. The IED was later diffused.
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March - 8 
As the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on March 8 sought an immediate report from Jammu and Kashmir Government on the release of Alam, reports Daily Excelsior. Confirming that the UMHA had sought an immediate report from the Government, officia
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As the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) on March 8 sought an immediate report from Jammu and Kashmir Government on the release of Alam, reports Daily Excelsior. Confirming that the UMHA had sought an immediate report from the Government, official sources said that the Home and Police Departments have prepared an exhaustive report on release of Masrat Alam and would be sending it to UMHA. “The report has been prepared with all facts and figures and the Home Department will be sending it to the UMHA tomorrow morning,” they said.
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March - 8 
Eight Maoists including two women insurgents surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District on March 8, reports The Pioneer. The insurgents were identified as Shankar Poyam (30) of Bhairamgarh, Prakash Podiyami (20) of Nelsanar, Ramsu Tamo alias K
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Eight Maoists including two women insurgents surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District on March 8, reports The Pioneer. The insurgents were identified as Shankar Poyam (30) of Bhairamgarh, Prakash Podiyami (20) of Nelsanar, Ramsu Tamo alias Katav (21) of Bhairamgarh, Munni Podiyami (30), Malti (20) from Dantewada, Vetti Aytu (42) and Mohan Vatti (27) both from Awapalli and Sukhram Hemla (29) hailing from Gangalur. Superintendent of Police (SP), Bijapur, KL Dhruv informed that Shankar Poyam was member of Maoist military platoon number 16 and also President of Chetna Natya Mandali (CNM), one of the offshoots of the CPI-Maoist. “Shankar was appointed Naxal ‘Militia Commander’ active in Belnar in 2005. He was involved in triggering Improvised Explosive device (IED) near village Bodli under Nelsanar Police Station in 2010 where two personnel of Naga Battalion had lost their lives. The insurgent had also killed Salwa Judum leaders,” the SP said, adding, reward of INR 100,000 was declared on his head. Prakash Podyami, ‘deputy commander’ of Section-A of Maoist Military platoon number 1 was trained in handling automatic weapons and planting IED. The insurgent along with other Naxals had carried out ambush attack on a Police party in Bhatpal under Orcha Police Station wherein 3 Police personnel died. The State Government had declared reward of INR 300,000 on his head, he said. Ramsu Tamo who was ‘Janmilitia Commander’ active in Bhairamgarh was part of Naxal team which had attacked Police party in Farsegarh in 2012. Two Police personnel had martyred in the attack, he said adding Ramsu carried reward of INR 100,000 on his head. The other surrendered ultras used to support insurgents in operating Naxal activities in the region, the SP said.
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March - 8 
Kuldip Yadav, ‘area commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed by the Maoists in Palamu District on March 8, reports The Pioneer. The body of Yadav was found ne
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Kuldip Yadav, ‘area commander’ of the Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was killed by the Maoists in Palamu District on March 8, reports The Pioneer. The body of Yadav was found near Dobatiya More on NH 98 under Harihurganj Police Station. Kuldip was abducted by the Maoists from Koolhaiya Village on March 7, when he had gone to his maternal uncle’s village. Chhaterpur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sameer Tirkey confirmed the killing of the TPC ‘area commander’ by the Maoists. The DSP also confirmed the recovery of hand written letter by the Maoists at the spot claiming responsibility for gunning down the ‘commander’, saying he was shot dead to avenge the killing of 11 Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist (LWE)] cadres namely Jaiker, Praful, Prayas, Jitender, Albert, Danish, Tapos, Niraj, Ramesh, Hansraj and Baleshwar, at Lakarbandha in Chatra District on March 27-28, 2013. The Maoists believed Kuldip was one among the killers of their 11 cadres, said sources. The letter also warned the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, and Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad (JJMP), a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, from cheating the innocent people.
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March - 8 
Meghalaya Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has made a conditional talks offer to both Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) by saying that commitment of the Government to have dialogue with the milita
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Meghalaya Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi has made a conditional talks offer to both Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) and Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) by saying that commitment of the Government to have dialogue with the militant outfit remains, provided they give up their anti-national stance and abjure violence, reports The Shillong Times on March 9. The Governor also added that Government has invested heavily in upgrading the security infrastructure and a new battalion of specially trained and equipped commando force is also being raised. “Despite various challenges, the law and order situation has, by and large, remained stable”. He also appreciated the stand of the people of Meghalaya in defying and even resisting the calls given by militant outfits for boycott and bandhs (forced shutdowns) and added that it was after the prolonged negotiations that a Memorandum of Settlement (MoS) was signed with between Achik National Volunteer Council and the Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B).
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March - 8 
On March 8, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militant, identified as Helun Lhangal from Dolaithabi village of Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On March 8, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) militant, identified as Helun Lhangal from Dolaithabi village of Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 8 
On March 8, Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed issues concerning the state, especially the insurgency problem, reports The Shillong Times. During their 15 minute meeting, Sangma briefed the Home
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On March 8, Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and discussed issues concerning the state, especially the insurgency problem, reports The Shillong Times. During their 15 minute meeting, Sangma briefed the Home Minister about the prevailing situation in the North-eastern state, where some militants are active in the Garo Hills region, bordering Bangladesh.
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March - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an unidentified Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant from Baijer Alga village in Dhubri District on March 8, reports The Shillong Times. A 9 mm pistol along with four rounds of ammunition was recove
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an unidentified Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant from Baijer Alga village in Dhubri District on March 8, reports The Shillong Times. A 9 mm pistol along with four rounds of ammunition was recovered from his possession.
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March - 8 
SFs arrested a suspected IK Songbijit National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, Manas Swargiwari, from Karibil area in Sonitpur District on March 8, reports Zee news. A US-made 7.65 mm pistol, its magazine, live ammunition and some d
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SFs arrested a suspected IK Songbijit National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militant, Manas Swargiwari, from Karibil area in Sonitpur District on March 8, reports Zee news. A US-made 7.65 mm pistol, its magazine, live ammunition and some documents were recovered from the cadre.
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March - 8 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two vehicles of a construction company deployed for construction of a road near Punnoor village in Bijapur District on March 8, reports The Pioneer. A road-roller and a Hyva tipper we
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two vehicles of a construction company deployed for construction of a road near Punnoor village in Bijapur District on March 8, reports The Pioneer. A road-roller and a Hyva tipper were set on fire by insurgents during the evening hours while the labourers were engaged in construction of road located on Awapalli -Basaguda road. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) K L Dhruv, a group of insurgents walked to the construction site when the Road Opening Party (ROP) had returned to the camp after patrolling. The insurgents poured fuel on the two vehicles deployed for road construction work and torched them, he said.
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March - 8 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is suffering from acute staff shortage of nearly 30 per cent that in turn is telling on its performance, dnaindia.com reports on March 9. The NIA has been given sanctioned strength of 816 but has been able to g
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is suffering from acute staff shortage of nearly 30 per cent that in turn is telling on its performance, dnaindia.com reports on March 9. The NIA has been given sanctioned strength of 816 but has been able to get and depute only 579 personnel, leaving 237 posts vacant. The staff shortage runs maximum in Kolkata and Mumbai branch offices, where only 17 and 57 personnel are working against a sanctioned strength of 81 and 95 personnel respectively. In Guwahati the vacancy is 31 against the sanctioned strength of 87. Sources said there are two mains reasons for not getting officers – dearth of trained professionals, especially in the technical and IT streams; and officers' non-preference for NIA, as it is not considered a 'wet area' i.e. financially beneficial. "The agency has 93 cases under its investigation at present for which even the sanctioned strength barely meets the requirement. In fact, the NIA had proposed creation of 1,322 additional posts but the union home ministry has asked it to fill up the vacant posts first," a senior official said.
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March - 8 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) approved a proposal to set up X-ray based Full Body Truck Scanning System (FBTSS) at five check posts located on India-Pakistan, India-Nepal and India-Bangladesh borders in order to curb smuggling of narcotic
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) approved a proposal to set up X-ray based Full Body Truck Scanning System (FBTSS) at five check posts located on India-Pakistan, India-Nepal and India-Bangladesh borders in order to curb smuggling of narcotics and arms from across the border, New Indian Express reports on March 9. According to UMHA officials, the full-body truck scanners will be installed at Attari-Wagah integrated check posts, Petrapole integrated check post on India-Bangladesh border, Raxaul integrated check post on India-Nepal border, Uri-Salamabad check post and Poonch-Chakkan-da-bagh by September-October 2016.
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March - 8 
A man, identified as Abdullah (40) was shot and injured near Mezail Chowk in Ittehad Town of Baldia Town on March 9, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Abdullah (40) was shot and injured near Mezail Chowk in Ittehad Town of Baldia Town on March 9, reports Daily Times.
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March - 8 
Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz while addressing the 6th Think Tanks Forum of Islamic Countries in Islamabad on March 8 said that all the issues between India and Pakistan need a comprehensive dialog
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Adviser to the Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz while addressing the 6th Think Tanks Forum of Islamic Countries in Islamabad on March 8 said that all the issues between India and Pakistan need a comprehensive dialogue process, as there is a lack of trust between the two countries, reports Daily Times. The Adviser said Pakistan wants to resolve all the issues, including Jammu and Kashmir, Siachin, Sir Creek and other disputes with India through dialogue process. He further stated that the Pakistan Government and the Army are on the same page on ties with China, India and Afghanistan, adds The News. He said the Muslim Ummah (community) needs to join hands to face the challenges of extremism and terrorism with a view to improve the perception of Islam and to settle political disputes.
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March - 8 
At least 200 suspected persons, including 40 Afghan nationals, were arrested in search and strike operation in the Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 8, reports The News. The sources said the Police and other law-enforcement agencies launc
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At least 200 suspected persons, including 40 Afghan nationals, were arrested in search and strike operation in the Kohat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 8, reports The News. The sources said the Police and other law-enforcement agencies launched door-to-door search operation in Jangalkhel, Oblan, Cantonment, Ghamkol, Refugees Camp and Rawalpindi Road. Arms, including two hand-grenades, eight pistols, 12 guns and hundreds of cartridges, were seized from them.
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March - 8 
Iran on March 8 announced it will send a delegation to Pakistan to seek the extradition of Jaish al-Nasr 'commander' Abdo-Sattar Rigi, who Tehran claims was arrested by Pakistani Security Forces last week, reports The Express Tribune. However, the of
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Iran on March 8 announced it will send a delegation to Pakistan to seek the extradition of Jaish al-Nasr 'commander' Abdo-Sattar Rigi, who Tehran claims was arrested by Pakistani Security Forces last week, reports The Express Tribune. However, the officials in Islamabad said that it was Jaish al-Adl head Abdul Salam Rigi and not Abdo-Sattar who was arrested while travelling on Taftan-Quetta highway in Balochistan. “So far, a delegation has not been sent to Pakistan to pursue the case,” Iran’s Deputy Interior Minister Hossein Zolfaqari said. “[But] we have asked the Foreign Ministry to make the necessary arrangements,” he said. “If the Pakistani Government agrees, a delegation will be sent to pursue the case of Abdo-Sattar Rigi,” the Minister added. Earlier on March 4, 2015, Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli announced Tehran was carrying out legal procedures to extradite Abdo-Sattar. “Based on laws, Pakistan should also cooperate with us in the extradition [of Abdo-Sattar],” he said. The statement came after the chief of the Interpol bureau in Iran, Brigadier General Massoud Rezvani, announced that Abdo-Sattar Rigi had been arrested in Pakistan. “Based on our information, he is [Abdolmalek] Rigi’s cousin, and a red alert has been issued for him,” Rezvani said. But officials in Islamabad said that the suspect arrested was Salam Rigi, a cousin of Jundullah 'chief' Abdolmalek Rigi, confirming reports circulated by Pakistan’s media. According to the reports, Salam was arrested after security forces intercepted the bus he was travelling in some 50 kilometers from Quetta. Iranian officials, however, maintained that it was Abdo-Sattar Rigi who was arrested. They claimed he was carrying Salam’s ID card at the time.
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March - 8 
Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Haider Jamali while speaking to journalists at a reception hosted by Shikarpur SSP Saqib Ismail Memon on March 9 said that the Sindh Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies were making joint effor
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Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Ghulam Haider Jamali while speaking to journalists at a reception hosted by Shikarpur SSP Saqib Ismail Memon on March 9 said that the Sindh Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies were making joint efforts to curb terrorism and other criminal activities including kidnapping for ransom and extortion across the province in general and Karachi in particular, reported Dawn. He said action was being taken against all terrorists and criminals without considering their political or religious affiliation. He claimed that a remarkable reduction in heinous crimes was noted after launching of operations in Shikarpur, Karachi, Hyderabad, Jamshoro and other areas. In addition, Sindh Police chief during a press conference held in the office of the Sukkur Deputy Inspector General (DIG) on March 9 said that the law and order situation in Karachi had registered a significant improvement due to the Rangers-led operation, which would continued until lasting peace was restored to that city, reports Dawn.
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March - 8 
The FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) began on March 8 registering about 3,000 displaced families to be sent back to parts of South Waziristan Agency, reports Dawn. The authority’s coordinator, Omar Mehsud, said the return journeys of the fam
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The FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) began on March 8 registering about 3,000 displaced families to be sent back to parts of South Waziristan Agency, reports Dawn. The authority’s coordinator, Omar Mehsud, said the return journeys of the families would begin on March 16 after completion of the registration process. A facilitation desk has been set up in the office of the political agent in Tank where those wishing to return are being registered. He said the registration process would continue for three days and families hailing from Sarwakai and Sararogha tehsils, adjacent to Frontier Region Tank, would be sent back to their homes. The authority in collaboration with political administration has identified six villages in Sarwakai and 10 villages in Sararogha where these 3,000 families of Mehsud tribe would be rehabilitated. Around 70,000 families of Mehsud tribe were forced to leave their homes when Security Forces launched Operation Rah-e-Nijat (Path to Salvation) against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in June, 2009. However, a large part of the region dominated by the Mehsud tribe is still considered as a conflict zone, which is delaying the return of IDPs to those areas. Displaced families have been residing in Dera Ismail Khan and Tank Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but a large number of them have also moved to Karachi and Hyderabad.
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March - 8 
The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on March 8 detained three suspected militants and recovered weapons from their possession during a search operation in parts of Dera Bugti District, reported The News.
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The Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on March 8 detained three suspected militants and recovered weapons from their possession during a search operation in parts of Dera Bugti District, reported The News.
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March - 8 
The paramilitary force killed two alleged abductors, identified as Ziarat Gul and Amir, during an intelligence-based targeted raid in Mussarat Colony of Liaquatabad Town on March 8, reported Dawn. The raid was conducted on information about the prese
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The paramilitary force killed two alleged abductors, identified as Ziarat Gul and Amir, during an intelligence-based targeted raid in Mussarat Colony of Liaquatabad Town on March 8, reported Dawn. The raid was conducted on information about the presence of suspects allegedly involved in short-term kidnapping-for-ransom cases. According to official sources, after seeing the soldiers, the suspects resorted to firing while taking advantage of the situation Ziarat Gul tried to escape. However, he got caught in the crossfire, sustained wounds and died later on. The Rangers went after the fleeing suspects and after a brief exchange of fire, another suspect identified as Amir was killed while his other accomplices managed to escape.
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March - 8 
The Police on March 8 arrested three Afghan nationals for extortion in Abbottabad town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and recovered the money they had taken from a local trader, reports Dawn. Ejaz Ahmed, in-charge of Counterterrorism Departme
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The Police on March 8 arrested three Afghan nationals for extortion in Abbottabad town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and recovered the money they had taken from a local trader, reports Dawn. Ejaz Ahmed, in-charge of Counterterrorism Department of Abbottabad Police, said that Haji Sultan, a businessman, informed Mir Pur police that he had been receiving telephone calls from unknown miscreants demanding PKR 10 million as extortion from him. The official said the Police in a raid on a restaurant on Mansehra road arrested three Afghans identified as Shafiullah, Ibrahim and Amanullah presently residing in Afghan refugee camp in Haripur. PKR 300,000 extortion money and three pistols were recovered from them.
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March - 8 
Three Lyari-based gangsters, identified as Abdul Rehman, alias Lamba, alias Goinda; Alishan, alias Shan and Subhan, alias Grenade, were killed during a targeted raid conducted by Police on a suspected hideout of gangsters in Jatoi Para in Baghdadi ar
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Three Lyari-based gangsters, identified as Abdul Rehman, alias Lamba, alias Goinda; Alishan, alias Shan and Subhan, alias Grenade, were killed during a targeted raid conducted by Police on a suspected hideout of gangsters in Jatoi Para in Baghdadi area of Lyari Town on March 8, reports Dawn. “They were involved in 30 cases of killing, extortion and kidnapping,” said City Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fida Hussain. The dead belonged to the gang of Kamran, alias Kamo Laasi.
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March - 8 
Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were shot dead and one Policeman was injured in retaliatory firing in Manghopir area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 8, reported Dawn. According to details, Police pa
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Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants were shot dead and one Policeman was injured in retaliatory firing in Manghopir area of Gadap Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 8, reported Dawn. According to details, Police party on its routine patrol on Ijtimahgah road near Medina restaurant came under attack by suspected militants. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Imran got wounded in the attack, said Manghopir Police Station Station House Officer (SHO) Ghulam Hussain Korai. The police returned fire and killed three militants, while their three accomplices escaped. The Police claimed to have seized a Kalashnikov and two pistols from their possession.
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March - 8 
At a news conference in Lamki in Kailali District on March 8, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Development Prakashman Singh said that the new constitution would be promulgated through consensus, reports myrepublica.com. Singh said the new
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At a news conference in Lamki in Kailali District on March 8, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Local Development Prakashman Singh said that the new constitution would be promulgated through consensus, reports myrepublica.com. Singh said the new statute would be promulgated through consensus as maximum efforts were underway in this regard. Stating that initiatives were on to forge consensus as the opposition parties have come for talks, Singh said discussions on the contentious issues including the form of governance, federalism and electoral system were going on. Singh clarified that the new constitution would be promulgated even through majority process if political parties failed to forge consensus.
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March - 8 
Police busted three dens of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at a remote hilly area of Nunachhara in Chittagong District on March 8, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered 70 petrol bombs, 50 crude bombs, four
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Police busted three dens of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at a remote hilly area of Nunachhara in Chittagong District on March 8, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered 70 petrol bombs, 50 crude bombs, four light guns, three rocket flares, 24 cartridges, and 12 locally made weapons, Police said. Police said that ICS setup makeshift tents in the remote hilly areas, around four-kilometre off Nunachhara bus stand, to impart arms and bomb-making training to its cadres.
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March - 8 
The Government has decided to bring the existing mobile banking services in the country under close watch to identify the sources of finance of the countrywide arson and violence, reports Dhaka Tribune on March 9. According to sources, intelligence a
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The Government has decided to bring the existing mobile banking services in the country under close watch to identify the sources of finance of the countrywide arson and violence, reports Dhaka Tribune on March 9. According to sources, intelligence agencies have found that large sums are being transferred, both at home and from abroad, through banking channels, hundi (informal personal channels) and courier services to finance the arson and violence. Around 100,000 mobile banking accounts have been created using fake information over the last few months and some 25 organizations are mainly patronizing the terror attacks. The Bangladesh Bank and Police detectives are jointly working to identify and prepare a list of these organizations so that they can be brought under law.
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March - 8 
Two persons were killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 8, reports The Daily Star. In Joypurhat District, Ujjal (30), another victim of a petrol
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Two persons were killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 8, reports The Daily Star. In Joypurhat District, Ujjal (30), another victim of a petrol bomb attack died at Joypurhat Modern Hospital. He was going to Bogra from Joypurhat on the roof of a bus. When the bus reached Karimpur on Joypurhat-Bogra highway, some six people on two motorbikes exploded two crude bombs aiming at the bus. In Dhaka city, Suvash Shom (56), died at the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH). He suffered burns after alleged pickets firebombed the minibus he was travelling in at Tiger Pass of Chittagong city in the wee hours of February 19. Separately, Abdullah Al Mamun (20) was injured when Police shot him when he tried to hurl a crude bomb at a vehicle in Dhalpur. In another incident, cement shop salesman Mithu (24), was injured when a homemade bomb went off in Azimpur.
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March - 8 
Sri Lankan authorities have extended the detention of a former Sea Tiger Women's Wing leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) arrested earlier this week, reports Colombo Page. Police on March 2 arrested the former LTTE leader Murugesu J
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Sri Lankan authorities have extended the detention of a former Sea Tiger Women's Wing leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) arrested earlier this week, reports Colombo Page. Police on March 2 arrested the former LTTE leader Murugesu Jayaganesh Pakeerathy at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo while she was about to leave for France with her eight-year-old daughter, a French national. The authorities initially detained her for 72-hours pending investigations by the Unit Terrorism Investigations Division (TID) and the detention has been extended to 90 days under the Prevention of Terrorism Act. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajith Rohana said "We have now got a detention order under the Prevention of Terrorism Act which means we can hold her for a period of 90 days." "We are hopeful of completing investigations very soon," he added.
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March - 9 
Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on March 9 met Kashmir separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and briefed him about the issues discussed between India and Pakistan during India’s Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar’s visit to Islamabad,
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Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit on March 9 met Kashmir separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and briefed him about the issues discussed between India and Pakistan during India’s Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar’s visit to Islamabad, reports Daily Excelsior. The two also discussed various developments in Jammu and Kashmir, where a political row has erupted over the release of mastermind of street violence across the Kashmir valley in 2010, Masrat Alam Bhat, during the meeting which lasted for more than half an hour.
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March - 9 
A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on March 9 granted bail to Imran Ahmed Katib, an accused arrested in connection with the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case, reports Business Standard. According to Anti-Terror Squad (ATS
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A special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court on March 9 granted bail to Imran Ahmed Katib, an accused arrested in connection with the 2006 Aurangabad arms haul case, reports Business Standard. According to Anti-Terror Squad (ATS), Katib was one of the conspirators and was in contact with Fayyaz Kagzi, an absconding accused in the case. Katib had been arrested from Beed in Maharashtra in 2006.
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March - 9 
At a time when the Supreme Court (SC) is hearing a petition on Manipur being cut off from the rest of the country due to frequent blockades of the National Highway (NH), the United Naga Council (UNC), on March 9 told the court that there could be no
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At a time when the Supreme Court (SC) is hearing a petition on Manipur being cut off from the rest of the country due to frequent blockades of the National Highway (NH), the United Naga Council (UNC), on March 9 told the court that there could be no peace in Manipur without the conglomerate's "consent and guarantee", reports The Times of India.
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March - 9 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has called for a 12-hour dawn-to-dusk shutdown throughout the Garo Hills on March 9 (today) and simultaneously given a call for an indefinite closure of Ampati in South West Garo Hills District, Chief Minister Muk
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) has called for a 12-hour dawn-to-dusk shutdown throughout the Garo Hills on March 9 (today) and simultaneously given a call for an indefinite closure of Ampati in South West Garo Hills District, Chief Minister Mukul Sangma’s constituency on the same day, reports The Shillong Times. The shutdown is in protest the recent mass murder of two families by villagers over witchcraft allegations and the subsequent killing of a Nokma’s (village headman) son on March 4.
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March - 9 
GNLA absolved itself of all blame for students missing out on their exams during their dawn-to-dusk bandh (forced shut down) call on March 9 in turn blamed certain Garo Hills Non Governmental Organisations , Garo Students Union (GSU) for failing to a
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GNLA absolved itself of all blame for students missing out on their exams during their dawn-to-dusk bandh (forced shut down) call on March 9 in turn blamed certain Garo Hills Non Governmental Organisations , Garo Students Union (GSU) for failing to arrange vehicles to ferry candidates to their respective examination centres, reports The Shillong Times. GNLA ‘joint publicity secretary’, Garo Mandei Ch Marak stated that we had informed GSU president Tengsak Momin to arrange vehicles for the students who were appearing for the exams well ahead of the bandh”.
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March - 9 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to first ban all the ‘Hindutva ‘militant groups’ of the Sangh Parivar instead of banning HNLC, reports The Shillong Times on March 10. HNLC “publicity secr
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) to first ban all the ‘Hindutva ‘militant groups’ of the Sangh Parivar instead of banning HNLC, reports The Shillong Times on March 10. HNLC “publicity secretary”, Sainkupar Nongtraw stated that “The Sangh Parivar, (a group of hindu nationalist organisations) is a family of several Hindu outfits inspired by the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), representing the Hindu nationalist movement, whose ultimate aim lies in transforming India into a theocratic Hindu state, and wipe away all minorities including Muslims, Christians and Sikhs.”
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March - 9 
Police, in an encounter, killed the present ‘chairman’ of the militant group United People’s Liberation Force (UPLF) ,Dhananjay Dalogopu, at Borlangpha in Karbi Anglong District on March 9, reports The Sentinel. A pistol with an empty magazine and th
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Police, in an encounter, killed the present ‘chairman’ of the militant group United People’s Liberation Force (UPLF) ,Dhananjay Dalogopu, at Borlangpha in Karbi Anglong District on March 9, reports The Sentinel. A pistol with an empty magazine and three rounds of ammunition were recovered from him. Dhananjay alias Ratan alias Kala was a former insurgent of the Dima Halam Daogah (DHD) that had laid down arms in 2003. Dalogopu took over UPLF’s reins following the arrest of UPLF’s earlier ‘chairman’ Gajao eight months ago. Meanwhile, in an email, the ‘information and publicity secretary’ of the Pro-Talks faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-PTF), S Sanjarang claimed that its ‘president’ Dhiren Boro alias B Sungthagra, was arrested on the ‘false pretext’ of attending to an unknown registered case by the Gauhati High Court on March 2 , reports The Assam Tribune.
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March - 9 
Protests and torching of effigies against the release of mastermind of street violence across the Kashmir valley in 2010, Masrat Alam Bhat held in Jammu region on March 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Hindustan Shiv Sena (HSS) led by National President D
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Protests and torching of effigies against the release of mastermind of street violence across the Kashmir valley in 2010, Masrat Alam Bhat held in Jammu region on March 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Hindustan Shiv Sena (HSS) led by National President Dimpy Kohli held a protest demonstration against the State Government for releasing separatist leader Masrat. Another protest demonstration was held by youth Congress in Jammu West led by Ricky Dalgotra, general secretary of Party for Jammu West against the release of Masrat Alam. The protestors torched the effigy of Prime Minister. Separately, a massive protest was held by Bar Association Kathua against the release of Masrat Alam. The protestors demanded his immediate re-arrest. In another incident, Dogra Front and Shiv Sena led by its President Ashok Gupta held a protest demonstration against the release Masrat Alam at Jammu. The protestors asked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to withdraw support to the Government and put an end to era of uncertainty in the State. Elsewhere, Jammu West Assembly Movement led by Sunil Dimple also held a protest demonstration against the release of Masrat Alam and torched the effigies of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-BJP.
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March - 9 
State’s Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rockybul Hussain on March 9 informed the Assembly that currently eight militant outfits were active in the State, reports The Hindu. These include Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I),
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State’s Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rockybul Hussain on March 9 informed the Assembly that currently eight militant outfits were active in the State, reports The Hindu. These include Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), NDFB-IKS, KPLT, Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), MULTA, JMB and the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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March - 9 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants allegedly fired at a school near at Rabhagre village in West Garo Hills District, on March 9, reports The Shillong Times. The militants fled when Police retaliated. According to information, GN
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants allegedly fired at a school near at Rabhagre village in West Garo Hills District, on March 9, reports The Shillong Times. The militants fled when Police retaliated. According to information, GNLA militants riding on two motorcycles were trying to enforce the shutdown when the firing took place. Police recovered 7.65 mm pistol with one magazine and five live ammunition, safety fuses, two electric detonators, one GNLA demand pad with seal, empty cartridge cases, and two motorcycles.
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March - 9 
The Cyber Crime Investigation Cell of the Thane (Maharashtra) Police detected 10 per cent of all cases registered in 2014, Indian Express reports on March 10. Data obtained from the Thane Police shows that its cyber cell detected 41 of the 85 cases r
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The Cyber Crime Investigation Cell of the Thane (Maharashtra) Police detected 10 per cent of all cases registered in 2014, Indian Express reports on March 10. Data obtained from the Thane Police shows that its cyber cell detected 41 of the 85 cases registered under the Information Technology (IT) Act in 2012, making 55 arrests in the process. The following year, 2013, the cell registered 58 cases, detected 17 and arrested 24 persons. In 2014, however, the detection rate took a nosedive, with 207 cases registered and 23 detected. A total of 27 arrests were made, of which, 18 were aged between 19 and 30 years, the police said. April 2014 was the cyber cell’s best month, with 13 cases registered, six detected and four arrests made. “The accused in many crimes live in countries with which India does not either have friendly ties or an Extradition Treaty. Perpetrators of cyber crimes have also been using sophisticated software to mask their IP addresses. This makes it difficult to find the exact location of the accused,” Inspector Sanju John stated.
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March - 9 
The dawn-to-dusk bandh call given in the Five Districts of Garo Hills by GNLA on March 9 caused a total shutdown of the entire region, reports The Shillong Times. The students appearing for class 10th and 12th standard examinations were the most affe
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The dawn-to-dusk bandh call given in the Five Districts of Garo Hills by GNLA on March 9 caused a total shutdown of the entire region, reports The Shillong Times. The students appearing for class 10th and 12th standard examinations were the most affected, due to the lack of public transportation. Garo Students’ Union (GSU) and other student bodies organised vehicles to ferry students at various places. Similar attempts were made by authorities to bring in students from far flung areas to the examination centres in Baghmara (South Garo Hills), Williamnagar (East Garo Hills), Resubelpara (North Garo Hills) and Ampati (South West Garo Hills) District Headquarters.
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March - 9 
The former Chief Minister of Mizoram and rebel leader Zoramthanga on March 9 stated that New Delhi has agreed to facilitate visits by Myanmar’s rebel leaders to India to study the processes that led to the Mizo Accord of 1986, reports Indian Express.
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The former Chief Minister of Mizoram and rebel leader Zoramthanga on March 9 stated that New Delhi has agreed to facilitate visits by Myanmar’s rebel leaders to India to study the processes that led to the Mizo Accord of 1986, reports Indian Express. As New Delhi begins to play an official role in peace talks between Naypyitaw and Myanmar’s ethnic rebel armies, the neighbouring country is gearing up to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May, stated the peace envoy, who is also a former rebel leader. The Shillong Times further adds that Zoramthanga stated that bid to broker a peace deal between the Myanmar government and ethnic rebels in that country has made some headway.
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March - 9 
The State has, between 2001 and February 24, 2015, witnessed eight ethnic clashes and 810 bomb blasts in which 535 lives and 471 persons (395 civilians and 76 security personnel) were killed respectively, reports The Hindu. State’s Parliamentary Affa
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The State has, between 2001 and February 24, 2015, witnessed eight ethnic clashes and 810 bomb blasts in which 535 lives and 471 persons (395 civilians and 76 security personnel) were killed respectively, reports The Hindu. State’s Parliamentary Affairs Minister Rockybul Hussain placed these statistics on the floor of the Assembly on March 9 while replying on behalf of the Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, to a question raised by legislator Manoranjan Das. The eight ethnic clashes included the Hmar-Dimasa clashes (between February 26, 2003 and July 12, 2003) which claimed 57 lives in Dima Hasao district, the Karbi-Kuki clashes (between October 30, 2003 and April 12, 2004) which claimed 98 lives in Karbi Anglong district, the Karbi-Dimasa clashes (between September 26, 2005 and December 28, 2005) which claimed 106 lives in Karbi Anglong district, the Bodo-Muslim clashes (between August 14, 2008 and August 20, 2008 and October 3, 2008 and October 17, 2008) which claimed 64 lives in Udalguri and Darrang district, the Zeme Naga-Dimasa clashes (between March 19, 2009 and September 9, 2009) which claimed 73 lives in Dima Hasao district, the Garo-Rabha clashes (between January 1, 2011 and January 13, 2011) which claimed 12 lives in Goalpara district, the Karbi-Rengma Naga clashes (between February 27, 2013 and January 7, 2014) which claimed 16 lives in Karbi Anglong district and the Bodo-Muslim clashes (between July 19, 2012 and November 17, 2012) which claimed 109 lives in Kokrajhar, Chirang, Udalguri, Baksa and Dhubri.
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March - 9 
Diamer local Police on March 9 arrested 31 Afghan nationals, including women and children, for staying illegally in the District and sent them to Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reported Dawn. Diamer Superintendent of Po
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Diamer local Police on March 9 arrested 31 Afghan nationals, including women and children, for staying illegally in the District and sent them to Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reported Dawn. Diamer Superintendent of Police Rauf Qaiserani said that the arrested Afghan nationals had been shifted to a refugee camp in Peshawar. Earlier, Gilgit-Baltistan Government had ordered all Afghan nationals living in Diamer District to leave the region voluntarily, or they would be shifted to refugee camps in KP. He also said that Police accompanied by Diamer Deputy Commissioner Usman Ahmad also conducted search operation in Chilas District jail and recovered cell phones, knives and other instruments from prisoners. He said that jail officials had been directed to step up security at the jail.
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March - 9 
A senior Afghan lawmaker warned President Ashraf Ghani about relying on Pakistan to help broker peace talks with the Taliban, citing what he said was Islamabad’s history of supporting the insurgents, reports Daily Times on March 10 (today). “I am in
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A senior Afghan lawmaker warned President Ashraf Ghani about relying on Pakistan to help broker peace talks with the Taliban, citing what he said was Islamabad’s history of supporting the insurgents, reports Daily Times on March 10 (today). “I am in support of peace and stability in Afghanistan, but I don’t have much faith in Pakistan’s honesty over peace talks,” said Speaker of the Upper House of Parliament Fazil Hadi Muslimyar, adding, “President Ashraf Ghani must have a guarantee from Pakistan that if the Taliban enter into negotiations, Pakistan will not use other militants as proxies [to fight against Afghanistan]." A former National Security Adviser in the last Government, Rangin Dadfar Spanta, said that he supported the peace initiative, but also had concerns about Pakistan’s role in the process. “Pakistan’s military and its intelligence agency are the forces behind the Taliban, and that prevents me from being hopeful,” Spanta said.
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March - 9 
A woman, identified as Shahari Sawali (70), was killed in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion on main Oshab Road in Turbat District on March 9, reports The Express Tribune. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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A woman, identified as Shahari Sawali (70), was killed in Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion on main Oshab Road in Turbat District on March 9, reports The Express Tribune. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 9 
According to authorities, the Islamic State (also known as Daesh or Islamic State of Iraq and Syria -ISIS/IS), has significant presence in Pakistan through a website managed by terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports The Express Tri
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According to authorities, the Islamic State (also known as Daesh or Islamic State of Iraq and Syria -ISIS/IS), has significant presence in Pakistan through a website managed by terrorist group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports The Express Tribune on March 10 (today). Amid confusion and a struggle to remove a legal lacuna to deal with cyber crime-related issues, relevant authorities have been reluctant to block the terrorist groups’ propaganda website — which, according to security analysts, is being used as a launching pad for expansion into Pakistan by the Islamic State and al Qaeda. At present, a cyber crime wing in the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and a vigilance cell in the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) exclusively deal with such violations. However, officials in these wings are not ready to block the website, citing judicial and administrative hurdles. The website contains verses from the Holy Quran, jihadi songs, statements in support of sectarianism and propaganda material against the Security Forces. It also has pictures of slain TTP 'chief' Hakimullah Mehsud and 'incumbent chief' Mullah Fazlullah. Referring to the controversy, a senior official in the PTA, Abdul Samad, said that a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Bolo Bhi, which works for to protect rights of internet users, took the authority to the Islamabad High Court, which restrained the Inter-Ministerial Committee from functioning. The Committee decides if a website should be accessed or blocked in Pakistan. Bolo Bhi’s counsel Babar Sattar argued that the workings of the Committee had been non-transparent and dubious. He maintained that policy is not a law through which websites had been blocked. State Minister for Information Technology Anusha Rehman said that the cyber crimes bill 2015 (Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill) is being thoroughly reviewed in order to make it consistent with the National Action Plan (NAP). This is so that it can cater to the growing needs of the drastically changing and challenging scenario in the wake of an increase in terrorism in the cyber space, said Rehman.
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March - 9 
An unidentified man shot dead near Madina Hotel in Manghopir area of Gadap Town on March 9, reported Daily Times.
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An unidentified man shot dead near Madina Hotel in Manghopir area of Gadap Town on March 9, reported Daily Times.
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March - 9 
Four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including 'chief' and deputy chief', were killed and three Security Forces (SFs) were injured during an encounter conducted by Police and Rangers in Sector 10 of Surjani Town in Gadap Town of provincia
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Four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including 'chief' and deputy chief', were killed and three Security Forces (SFs) were injured during an encounter conducted by Police and Rangers in Sector 10 of Surjani Town in Gadap Town of provincial capital Karachi on March 9, reported Dawn. The injured included two Rangers personnel and one Police constable, identified as Usman. Police claimed to have seized a suicide jacket, two grenades and four pistols from their possession. West Karachi Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Azfar Mahesar said, “We had received secret information that the militants were planning to attack five important places and persons, including blowing up the Manghopir police station.” According to officials, Tariq Khan alias Chota Abid, said to be the 'chief' of the TTP's Khan Sajna group in Karachi, was killed along with his 'deputy chief' Rehmanuddin alias Lala, Amjad Khan and Sardar Rab Khan.
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March - 9 
In order to step up action against hardcore criminals and militants, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have established three zones of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) with an immediate effect to cover almost all areas of the province, Dawn reporte
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In order to step up action against hardcore criminals and militants, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have established three zones of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) with an immediate effect to cover almost all areas of the province, Dawn reported on March 10. The CTD was earlier known as the directorate of counter terrorism (DCT), which would only gather intelligence information and pass it to the Districts and other units of Police force for further action. According to a Police Department notification issued on March 8, the decision of establishment of three zones was taken to harness the activities of CTD and bring conformity in its action against outlaws in the province. Each zone will be supervised by an officer of the rank of SSP/SP. The zone-1, to be called northern zone, will consist of all Districts of Hazara and Malakand regions, while central zone (zone-II) will include the Peshawar and all Districts of Mardan region. All Districts of Kohat, Bannu and Dera Ismail Khan regions will be part of the Southern Zone i.e zone-III. It was stated that now coordinated efforts would be made against the militants, kidnappers, extortionists and target killers hiding in the far-off areas of the province. The statement added that the CTD personnel arrested 93 alleged hardcore criminals, which included 49 terrorists, eight kidnappers, 29 extortionists and seven target killers in operations conducted during the last fortnight in different parts of the province. It said that the terrorists also included a commander of an outlawed outfit involved in different bomb blast attacks. The CTD also recovered a big cache of arms and ammunition from the arrested outlaws.
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March - 9 
Islamic State (also known as Daesh or Islamic State of Iraq and Syria -ISIS/IS) supporters have launched their own version of Facebook, named ‘Khelafabook’, reported The Express Tribune on March 10 (today). The homepage of the social networking site
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Islamic State (also known as Daesh or Islamic State of Iraq and Syria -ISIS/IS) supporters have launched their own version of Facebook, named ‘Khelafabook’, reported The Express Tribune on March 10 (today). The homepage of the social networking site shows the map of world with an IS logo over all continents. However, Khelafabook, which resembles Facebook, is currently down. The message on the site’s main page reads that the site has been temporarily shut down to protect the identity and information of its members. The site claimed that it is an independent organisation and is not sponsored by the Islamic State. The purpose of launching the website is to allow the group and its supporters to communicate after numerous pro-IS accounts were suspended on social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, a message on the site read. According to a study conducted by the Brookings Institution, at least 46,000 Twitter accounts are linked to supporters of the lS. The study found that even though many accounts were suspended by the messaging platform, the number remained high. “From September through December 2014, the authors estimate that at least 46,000 Twitter accounts were used by IS supporters, although not all of them were active at the same time,” the report said.
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March - 9 
One Mousa (50) was shot at and injured near Madina Bakri in Nai Abadi area of Baldia Town on March 9, reports Daily Times.
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One Mousa (50) was shot at and injured near Madina Bakri in Nai Abadi area of Baldia Town on March 9, reports Daily Times.
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March - 9 
several religious parties on March 9 staged a demonstration outside the Karachi Press Club in support of Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the killer of former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, whose death sentence was upheld by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on the
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several religious parties on March 9 staged a demonstration outside the Karachi Press Club in support of Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the killer of former Punjab Governor Salman Taseer, whose death sentence was upheld by the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on the same day, reported Dawn. Speaking to the protesters, Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (ST) leader Mohammed Shahid Ghori said they would be compelled to take an extreme action if the decree was implemented. He said that the support extended by some lawyers to him showed that the killing of the former Governor was correct. Jama'at Ulema Pakistan (JUP) leader Qazir Ahmed Noorani said that those who had called Qadri a terrorist would be taken to task.
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March - 9 
The Islamabad High Court on March 9 upheld the death sentence of Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the killer of former Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, and struck down terrorism charges, reports Daily Times. Qadri was a bodyguard of Taseer and was convicted of sho
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The Islamabad High Court on March 9 upheld the death sentence of Malik Mumtaz Qadri, the killer of former Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer, and struck down terrorism charges, reports Daily Times. Qadri was a bodyguard of Taseer and was convicted of shooting him dead in Islamabad on January 4, 2011. Anti-Terrorism Court handed down double death sentences for murder and terrorism to Qadri in late 2011. He appealed the sentences, but IHC upheld the murder sentence - though it struck down the sentence for terrorism. Judges Noorul Haq Qureshi and Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui dismissed the appeal over the murder charge. But they also set aside Qadri’s conviction on terrorism charges, which means it is highly unlikely he will be sent to the gallows any time soon. Qadri’s lawyer Mian Nazeer said they had not yet decided about appealing the Supreme Court, but were pleased with the ruling on the terrorism charges. “We have got relief by this decision. Charges against Qadri under provision seven of Anti-Terrorism Act have been dropped,” Nazeer said.
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March - 9 
Two Policemen, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sultan Muhammad and constable Ejaz Ahmed, were killed by unidentified militants while patrolling a neighourhood in Batao area of Nushki District on March 9, reported The Express Tribune.
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Two Policemen, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Sultan Muhammad and constable Ejaz Ahmed, were killed by unidentified militants while patrolling a neighourhood in Batao area of Nushki District on March 9, reported The Express Tribune.
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March - 9 
On March 9, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) objected to a recent verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) that prohibits the Commissions of Inquiry on Truth and Reconciliation (TRC), and Enforced Disappearances from looking into cases s
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On March 9, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) objected to a recent verdict of the Supreme Court (SC) that prohibits the Commissions of Inquiry on Truth and Reconciliation (TRC), and Enforced Disappearances from looking into cases sub judice in court, reports ekantipur.com. UCPN-M said that all war-era cases should be handed over to the newly formed commissions. The SC, on February 27, had given a verdict that cases sub judice in court cannot be dealt by the TRC as they fall under the purview of the court. Organising a press conference, Prabhu Sah, head of the party’s legal department, said that the Maoists would take up this issue with the ruling parties in cross-party negotiations. He said that the order should be corrected. He argued that Parliament can correct the SC verdict if there is the need for it.
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March - 9 
Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala has said that an environment conducive for drafting the constitution through consensus is being created, reports ekantipur.com. PM Koirala urged the UCPN-M led opposition alliance to take this opportunity and lend s
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Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala has said that an environment conducive for drafting the constitution through consensus is being created, reports ekantipur.com. PM Koirala urged the UCPN-M led opposition alliance to take this opportunity and lend support for drafting the new constitution. PM Koirala, who held discussions with UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on March 8, has been continuing parleys with other leaders as well. In a press statement issued on March 9, PM appealed to all the parties to strengthen their belief that the consensus would be possible through discussions. “I request Dahal ji [UCPN (M) Chairman] along with other leaders of the opposition alliance to contribute to this positive political environment,” said PM Koirala, “I also urge leaders to keep their faith in ‘talks’ to forge consensus.”
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March - 9 
The SC has issued a mandamus order to the government to form a Madhesi Commission reports ekantipur.com. The apex court issued the ruling in a writ filed by advocate Sanilranjan Singh demanding the Madhesi Commission. A division bench of Justice Giri
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The SC has issued a mandamus order to the government to form a Madhesi Commission reports ekantipur.com. The apex court issued the ruling in a writ filed by advocate Sanilranjan Singh demanding the Madhesi Commission. A division bench of Justice Girish Chandra Lal and Justice Dipakraj Joshi on March 9, issued the order to the government to enact appropriate laws in order to address the empowerment of Madhesi community and to ensure their equal rights. After the apex ruling, advocate Singh said the SC’s order has been an important achievement for Madhes and Madhesi people. “Now the government will be obliged to form the commission,” he said
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March - 9 
The Awami League (AL)-led 14-party alliance on March 9 organized a road march to mobilize public support against the ongoing Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade and hartals (general strikes), report
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The Awami League (AL)-led 14-party alliance on March 9 organized a road march to mobilize public support against the ongoing Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade and hartals (general strikes), reports Dhaka Tribune. Split into four groups, the 14-party central leaders joined the march in four areas on the first day of a three-day programme. Health Minister Mohammad Nasim led the road march in Sirajganj District. Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury led the road march in Gazipur District. Bridges and Road Transport Minister Obaidul Quader led another team in Chittagong District. AL Joint General Secretary Mahbub-ul Alam Hanif led the road march in Kushtia District.
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March - 9 
A group of pro- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) British Tamils gathered at Westminster Abbey in London on March 9 to protest the new Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena's participation in the Commonwealth Day celebrations held in London
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A group of pro- Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) British Tamils gathered at Westminster Abbey in London on March 9 to protest the new Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena's participation in the Commonwealth Day celebrations held in London, reports Colombo Page. According to the report, upon seeing the protesters, President Sirisena, who is the current Chair-In-Office of the Commonwealth, alighted from his official motorcade and greeted the protesters waving at them. The protest against the visiting President was organized by the British Tamils Forum (BTF). The President was attending the Commonwealth Day service held at Westminster Abbey. The event was attended by the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and representatives of Commonwealth Nations.
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March - 9 
Filmmaker Callum Macrae who exposed Sri Lanka's war crimes and took the famous picture of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran's son eating a snack just before he was shot dead will release a new Sinhala version of h
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Filmmaker Callum Macrae who exposed Sri Lanka's war crimes and took the famous picture of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran's son eating a snack just before he was shot dead will release a new Sinhala version of his award winning documentary "No Fire Zone" in the premises of the House of Commons (United Kingdom), reports Daily Mirror on March 10. According to The Times of India Britain's relation with Sri Lanka may soon sour over the film. The launch will be attended by director Callum Macrae and will have the presence of British MPs (Member of Parliament) -Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh, Conservative MP Lee Scott and others from Parliament. The documentary was nominated for the prestigious Emmy award. The meeting will also be addressed by exiled Sinhalese writer Bashana Abeywardane. The release of the version will coincide with the visit of the new Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena to the UK and will take place a day before he is due to have dinner with the Queen.
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March - 9 
The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has requested the British Government to persuade the new Sri Lankan administration to lift the ban on Tamil Diaspora groups imposed by the previous Government, reports The Island on March 10. The GTF is among those group
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The Global Tamil Forum (GTF) has requested the British Government to persuade the new Sri Lankan administration to lift the ban on Tamil Diaspora groups imposed by the previous Government, reports The Island on March 10. The GTF is among those groups included in the list of proscribed organisations. GTF President Reverend Father S. J. Emmanuel has requested the ruling coalition’s Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Philip Hammond, Member of Parliament (MP), to take up the issue with the visiting Sri Lankan delegation led by President Maithripala Sirisena. The President and Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera are scheduled to meet British Prime Minister (PM) David Cameron today (March 10). GTF spokesperson Suren Surendiran confirmed their request to the British Government. Surendiran said that they strongly believed that the gazette notification bearing the number 1854/41, dated March 21, 2014 should be repealed.
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March - 10 
A Delhi court on March 10 dropped a 1994 case under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities [Prevention] Act (TADA) against top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda, reports NDTV. Tunda is one of the 20 terrorists India had asked Pakistan
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A Delhi court on March 10 dropped a 1994 case under Terrorist and Disruptive Activities [Prevention] Act (TADA) against top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) bomb expert Abdul Karim Tunda, reports NDTV. Tunda is one of the 20 terrorists India had asked Pakistan to hand over after the 2008 Mumbai (26/11) attack. Additional Sessions Judge Neena Bansal Krishna discharged Tunda of the alleged offences under the provisions of TADA, Explosive Substance Act, the Arms Act and under section 120(B) (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). However, Tunda will have to remain in jail as several other cases are pending against him. The Police, in its supplementary chargesheet against Tunda, had said that he was declared a proclaimed offender by the court earlier and he was involved in various terror cases in India.
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March - 10 
A suspect, identified as Ashraf, a native of Pandikkad in Malappuram, in the alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on a KFC restaurant in Palakkad District in December, 2014 was arrested by Peravoor Police in Kannur District on
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A suspect, identified as Ashraf, a native of Pandikkad in Malappuram, in the alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on a KFC restaurant in Palakkad District in December, 2014 was arrested by Peravoor Police in Kannur District on March 10, reports The New Indian Express.
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March - 10 
A youth identified as Shahrukh Chand Khan (21), earlier questioned for alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) links, has been arrested by the Pune Police for allegedly trying to extort INR 200,000 from Ramesh Bagwe, the former minister
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A youth identified as Shahrukh Chand Khan (21), earlier questioned for alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) links, has been arrested by the Pune Police for allegedly trying to extort INR 200,000 from Ramesh Bagwe, the former minister of state for home affairs, reports The Indian Express on March 11. An offence in this connection has been registered with Khadak Police Station in Pune in Maharashtra. A resident of Kasewadi slums in Bhavani Peth, Shahrukh and his friend, both associated with an organisation “Mass Movement” were questioned by the state Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) following the arrest of alleged Maoist couple Arun Bhelke and Kanchan Nanaware in September 2014. Bhelke had allegedly developed contacts with Mass Movement members while working as an underground operative of the golden corridor committee of the CPI-Maoist.
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March - 10 
A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) on March 10 warned the people not to act as Police informers or they will be executed, reports The Telegraph.
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A'chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) on March 10 warned the people not to act as Police informers or they will be executed, reports The Telegraph.
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March - 10 
Allahabad Police claimed to have busted a major cyber crime racket with the arrest of two brothers, identified as Anshuman Singh and Ajatshatru Singh and recovered valuables worth lakhs of rupees and documents relating to fraudulent online transactio
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Allahabad Police claimed to have busted a major cyber crime racket with the arrest of two brothers, identified as Anshuman Singh and Ajatshatru Singh and recovered valuables worth lakhs of rupees and documents relating to fraudulent online transactions on March 10, reports Business Standard. The accused were arrested from Peepal Gaon in Dhoomanganj Police station area in Allahabad this afternoon (March 10) and recovered gold coins weighing 34 gram, a gold necklace, laptop, motorcycle, two mobile phones and several documents related to online transactions, Senior Superintendent of Police Allahabad Deepak Kumar said. The duo, both in their early 20s and natives of Ghazipur District, were nabbed by a special team set up to look into fraudulent online transactions, he said. They allegedly used to stealthily obtain debit card numbers and passwords of gullible users and make purchases, worth lakhs of rupees, with the help of fake accounts on e-commerce sites, he added.
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March - 10 
Armed militants, on March 10 shot at an Assam-based vegetable vendor at Damas in North Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph.
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Armed militants, on March 10 shot at an Assam-based vegetable vendor at Damas in North Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph.
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March - 10 
Border Security Force (BSF) personals on March 10 arrested an alleged fundamentalist, Ali Hussain (30), in the Indo-Bangladesh border area in Dhubri District, reports The Sentinel.
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Border Security Force (BSF) personals on March 10 arrested an alleged fundamentalist, Ali Hussain (30), in the Indo-Bangladesh border area in Dhubri District, reports The Sentinel.
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March - 10 
Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on March 10 described the modernization of the Police force as the topmost priority of the State Government, reports The Assam Tribune. Tarun Gogoi, in his budget speech, went ahead on the modernization of Police force
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Chief Minister (CM) Tarun Gogoi on March 10 described the modernization of the Police force as the topmost priority of the State Government, reports The Assam Tribune. Tarun Gogoi, in his budget speech, went ahead on the modernization of Police force scheme proposing steps to fill up all vacant posts of the State Police within the next financial year, including 6748 posts of armed branch constables, filling up of 340 unarmed branch sub inspectors’ posts and 340 Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO) posts. To boost the morale of the security force personnel engaged in fighting the insurgents, he said that the ex-gratia grant to the next of kin of the security personnel, including Home Guards, killed in direct encounter has been raised to INR 2 million. In the Government’s bid to strengthen the State Police, Gogoi proposed raise in the wages of Home Guards and steps to improve their service condition. He further proposed enhancement in the pocket money of the Village Defence Personnel (VDP) personnel from INR 500 to INR 1,500 per month. The CM further said that seven new border outposts/forest protection camps have been sanctioned for the inter-state borders with Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram. Altogether 27 new border outposts/ forest protection camps are proposed to be established in the coming year. The CCTV project in Guwahati will be completed within June 2015, Gogoi said.
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March - 10 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, demanded an immediate end to smuggling of sophisticated arms and ammunition from across the border by various militant groups, on March 10 and came down heavily on media saying “media is the number one publicity house of
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, demanded an immediate end to smuggling of sophisticated arms and ammunition from across the border by various militant groups, on March 10 and came down heavily on media saying “media is the number one publicity house of terrorist groups” reports The Shillong Times. On smuggling of arms from neighbouring countries, the Chief Minister said that the North-East will be free from the problem of militancy “if smuggling of arms is stopped.” Sangma said that the state had sought the cooperation from other North-eastern states in its fight against militancy. Stating that the issue of porous International border with Bangladesh has been taken up with the Central Government, the Chief Minister also stressed on the need to complete the peace process with militant outfits to bring a lasting peace to the region.
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March - 10 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in his budget speech in the State Assembly on March 10 stated that efforts by his government for maintenance of law and order resulted in signing of record 21 tripartite agreements for suspension of operations or Memorandum
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in his budget speech in the State Assembly on March 10 stated that efforts by his government for maintenance of law and order resulted in signing of record 21 tripartite agreements for suspension of operations or Memorandum of Settlements with 21 militant outfits, reports The Hindu.
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March - 10 
GNLA on March 11, welcomed the offer of the Government for negotiations, reports The Telegraph. On March 10, the State Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi had made a conditional talks offer to the militant groups.
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GNLA on March 11, welcomed the offer of the Government for negotiations, reports The Telegraph. On March 10, the State Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi had made a conditional talks offer to the militant groups.
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March - 10 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar were on March 10 refused bail in connection with a September 13, 2008, Delhi serial blasts case by a court which allowed the plea of Police seeking 15 days time to complet
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar were on March 10 refused bail in connection with a September 13, 2008, Delhi serial blasts case by a court which allowed the plea of Police seeking 15 days time to complete its probe against them, reported DNAIndia on March 10. 13 suspected members of IM are facing trial in the case of September 13, 2008, Delhi serial blasts that had claimed 26 lives and left 135 people injured.
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March - 10 
Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on March 10, alleged that the emergence of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) is one of the "facades behind which unscru-pulous agencies" operating not only to down grade, disrupt th
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Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on March 10, alleged that the emergence of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) is one of the "facades behind which unscru-pulous agencies" operating not only to down grade, disrupt the Naga peace process but to excite wrath which will subsequently involve serious human rights situation, reports E-pao. According to the statement by “ministry of information and publicity” of NSCN-IM, said that “the Nagas are aware that "sponsored agencies" are active to disrupt the current peace process between the Naga people and Government of India (GoI)”.
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March - 10 
Naga Council (UNC) urged the National Security Council (NSC) team led by BL Vorah to expedite the Indo-Naga political settlement based on the uniqueness of Naga history and situation, reports The Sangai Express on March 11.
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Naga Council (UNC) urged the National Security Council (NSC) team led by BL Vorah to expedite the Indo-Naga political settlement based on the uniqueness of Naga history and situation, reports The Sangai Express on March 11.
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March - 10 
On March 10, Bru Democratic Front of Mizoram (BDFM) militant, identified as Lochiram Reang was been sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Aizawl, reports Nagaland Post. Earlier on February 2013, he and militants of National Liberation Front of
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On March 10, Bru Democratic Front of Mizoram (BDFM) militant, identified as Lochiram Reang was been sentenced to life imprisonment by a court in Aizawl, reports Nagaland Post. Earlier on February 2013, he and militants of National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) abducted five persons working under the Mizoram Environment and Forests department within Dampa Tiger Reserve near Bangladesh border. There had been ten incidents of abduction in Mizoram since 2011 till date in which a total number of 38 people were abducted and except for a single case of kidnapping at Mizoram-Assam border Kolasib District, all the abductions occurred in Mizoram-Bangladesh-Tripura border Mamit District.
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March - 10 
On March 10, heavily armed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants numbering about 40 ambushed a Police team travelling from remote Rongara Police Station to Baghmara in South Garo Hills District, at Panda reserve forest area and killed four P
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On March 10, heavily armed Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants numbering about 40 ambushed a Police team travelling from remote Rongara Police Station to Baghmara in South Garo Hills District, at Panda reserve forest area and killed four Police men and took away their arms and ammunition, reports The Shillong Times. Two Police men were also injured in the attack. The Police men who have been killed have been identified as Sub-Inspector Sombatsing K Sangma, driver Tangseng Arengh, Battalion constables Lenin Ch Marak and Hemingstone Marak of the third Battalion of Meghalaya Police. After the firing stopped the militants approached the vehicle and decamped with an AK rifle, two INSAS rifles, a 9 mm pistol and ammunition. The injured Police men have been identified as Constable Baiti Sangma and Arpon Sangma. Further, Police stated that GNLA ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira orchestrated the attack on the police team at Panda reserve forest. The magnitude of the attack and the large number of militants in one place at a time had lent support to the reports that the militant chief was present in the area. Meanwhile, the state Government has announced an ex-gratia of INR 750,000 each to the next of kin of the deceased, and INR 50,000 for the injured Police men reports The Shillong Times. Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta has arrived at Baghmara in South Garo Hills to take stock of the situation. Nagaland Post reports that Director General of Police (DGP) of Police PJP Hanaman stated that a search operation has been launched by a joint team of the Meghalaya’s Special Weapons and Tactics and the Combat Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commandos to arrest the rebels involved in the incident, reports Nagaland Post. Meanwhile State Home Minister Roshan Warjri condemned the act stating that “Such acts of cowardice to derail the concerted efforts for building lasting peace and vitiating a hopeful atmosphere will not be accepted and tolerated,”
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March - 10 
On March 10, three troopers of Assam Rifles (AR), identified as Rifleman Puia, Rifleman Chirmani Jaimata and Rifleman Rajiv Kumar was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Haochong in Tamenglong, reports The Sangai Express. Sou
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On March 10, three troopers of Assam Rifles (AR), identified as Rifleman Puia, Rifleman Chirmani Jaimata and Rifleman Rajiv Kumar was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion at Haochong in Tamenglong, reports The Sangai Express. Sources said that although the troops retaliated the suspected militants managed to escape into the forest towards Nungtek. The attack was suspected to be carried out by Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF).
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March - 10 
Pakistan should hand over November 2008 Mumbai (26/11) terror attacks machinator Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi to India or allow the International Criminal Court at The Hague to probe him, one of Washington's most influential politicians on foreign relations
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Pakistan should hand over November 2008 Mumbai (26/11) terror attacks machinator Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi to India or allow the International Criminal Court at The Hague to probe him, one of Washington's most influential politicians on foreign relations said on March 10, reports The Telegraph. According to the report, the comments by Ed Royce, chairman of the United States (US) House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, are the clearest yet by a senior American Congressman echoing India's demand for Pakistan to allow New Delhi a chance to try Lakhvi. Royce said "We know the voice on the documentary belongs to the same person (Lakhvi) who is hosting guests every day in Pakistan, and that is unacceptable." "Pakistan should hand him over to India, or if can't do that, at least for him to be tried at the International Criminal Court", he said. Royce was referring to voice recordings from intercepts of telephone conversations between the Mumbai terrorists and handlers in Karachi including Lakhvi, which India has shared with the US, other key world nations and Pakistan. The foreign affairs committee chairman is leading a 12-member bipartisan group of Congressmen to India, including Indian-American Ami Bera, a Democrat from California. The group met Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi this afternoon (March 10).
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March - 10 
Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire by resorting to firing along the International Border (IB) in Samba District on March 10, reports Zee News. A Border Security Force (BSF) officer said that Pakistan Rangers fired two rounds on a STOP-2 post o
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Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire by resorting to firing along the International Border (IB) in Samba District on March 10, reports Zee News. A Border Security Force (BSF) officer said that Pakistan Rangers fired two rounds on a STOP-2 post of BSF along the IB in Ramgarh sector of Samba District. BSF did not retaliate and there was also no loss of life or injury to anyone in the firing by Pakistan Rangers, the BSF official added.
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March - 10 
Police on March 10 arrested a linkman of the United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I), Dharmadev Gosai, from Sonari in Sivasagar District in connection with the blast at Sepon on February 13, reports The Sentinel.
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Police on March 10 arrested a linkman of the United Liberation Front of Asom- Independent (ULFA-I), Dharmadev Gosai, from Sonari in Sivasagar District in connection with the blast at Sepon on February 13, reports The Sentinel.
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March - 10 
Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) , on March 10, blasted the State Home Minister, Gaikhangam, for claiming that they were behind the the February 5 morning bomb blast near Nambasi in Ukhrul District which resulted in the death of a civilian and injur
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Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) , on March 10, blasted the State Home Minister, Gaikhangam, for claiming that they were behind the the February 5 morning bomb blast near Nambasi in Ukhrul District which resulted in the death of a civilian and injury to another, reports Kanglaonline.
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March - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an unidentified Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant from village Balaikhwar under Lakhipur police station in Goalpara District on March 10, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one 9 mm pistol and two 9 mm live
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an unidentified Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant from village Balaikhwar under Lakhipur police station in Goalpara District on March 10, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one 9 mm pistol and two 9 mm live rounds.
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March - 10 
The charge sheet in the October 2, 2014 Burdwan blast case, to be submitted by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) to the court on March 31, allegedly claims that the Burdwan module of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was trying to bring
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The charge sheet in the October 2, 2014 Burdwan blast case, to be submitted by the National Investigating Agency (NIA) to the court on March 31, allegedly claims that the Burdwan module of the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was trying to bring ‘Sharia law’ in some Districts on the Indo-Bangladesh border - a glaring instance of ‘re-emergence of JMB’ in India, reports The Indian Express on March 11. Sources in the NIA said the charge sheet, which will be submitted within six months of the blast, will give details about the JMB module working in Burdwan, West Bengal. The NIA, while describing JMB’s Burdwan module, has reportedly claimed in its charge sheet that the explosives were scheduled to reach the bordering areas in Assam. Sources said the agency has no evidence to prove that the explosives were smuggled to Bangladesh. All the 17 arrested in the Burdwan blast case have been charged under Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act (UAPA). Those arrested, including a Bangladeshi and two “hardcore women Jihadis”, have been accused of carrying out “terrorist activities” and “making and dealing with explosives and arms”, the charge sheet reportedly stated. Besides those arrested, the NIA is currently looking for 10 people. They include Boma Mizan alias Kausar alias Zahidul Islam Shobhan - accused in over two dozen cases in Bangladesh. One of the most wanted criminals in Bangladesh, he had fled from the custody of Bangladeshi Police. Meanwhile, the charge-sheet also focused on Khariji madrasas in the bordering Districts. The NIA reportedly has mentioned two madrassas, Simulia in Burdwan and Mukimnagar in Murshidabad as “terror training” centres.
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March - 10 
The Dhamteri-Nuapada Divisional Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a total bandh (shut down strike) of six Districts on the borders of Odisha and Chhattisgarh on March 16 condemning the killing of one of thei
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The Dhamteri-Nuapada Divisional Committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for a total bandh (shut down strike) of six Districts on the borders of Odisha and Chhattisgarh on March 16 condemning the killing of one of their cadres, Surath, and the arrest of two other members, Mithila and Ramsinha, on March 10, reports The Pioneer. The bandh call has been given in Nuapada, Kalahandi, Nabarangpur districts of Odisha and Dhamteri, Kanker and Gariabandh Districts of Chhattisgarh.
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The Telegraph reports on March 10 that in the last five years over 1,000 cases of crime against militants have been registered in Meghalaya, including 230 cases in 2014.
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The Telegraph reports on March 10 that in the last five years over 1,000 cases of crime against militants have been registered in Meghalaya, including 230 cases in 2014.
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March - 10 
Three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a joint search operation by Security Forces (SFs) from dense Lingagiri forests close to Dharmapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur Distric
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Three suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested during a joint search operation by Security Forces (SFs) from dense Lingagiri forests close to Dharmapur village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District on March 10, reports The Business Standard. Those arrested were identified as Uika Hunga (25), Uika Soma (37) and Uika Sudaru (20). During interrogation they "admitted being involved in the Maoist movement as "sangham" members".
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March - 10 
Total of 1641 ‘illegal migrants’ who tried to enter the State through Jiribam of Imphal East District were pushed back since January 2014 while 167 ‘foreigners’ were allowed to enter the State within the same period, reports The Sangai Express on Mar
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Total of 1641 ‘illegal migrants’ who tried to enter the State through Jiribam of Imphal East District were pushed back since January 2014 while 167 ‘foreigners’ were allowed to enter the State within the same period, reports The Sangai Express on March 11.
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March - 10 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on March 10 stressed the need for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to develop core competence in specific areas to tackle the threat of terrorism to strategic installations across the country, reports The
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on March 10 stressed the need for the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to develop core competence in specific areas to tackle the threat of terrorism to strategic installations across the country, reports The Times of India. The CISF provides security to a range of entities like Delhi Metro, airports and other establishments. Speaking at the 46th CISF Foundation Day on the compounds of the 5th Reserve Battalion in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh the Home Minister also said the force needed to conduct quarterly special security audits at important installations to analyze security shortcomings and steps needed to bolster it. Rajnath Singh said "Along with human lives, India's strategic installations are also targets of terrorist organizations. CISF needs to develop core competence to protect these installations from terrorist attacks. I believe CISF has both the strength and efficiency to handle this. In future, it will be a challenge for the force to provide foolproof security to these installations, because any minor error could lead to a huge loss for the country." "The force is now operating in Naxal-affected areas, as well as terrorist-afflicted spots of the country. It is now necessary that CISF conducts special security audits in important installations every four months, if not in three, to analyze its shortcomings. A decision on the system of audits should be taken by senior ranks in the force," Singh said. The Home Minister praised CISF for developing expertise in imparting anti-terror consultancy to government and non-government entities. "If CISF can properly market its anti-terror consultancy, there will be demand for it from several parts of the globe," he added.
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March - 10 
According to a new interactive infographic unveiled by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists that was founded in 1945 by University of Chicago scientists, Pakistan had about 120 atomic weapons, 10 more than India, in its nuclear arsenal in 2014, rep
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According to a new interactive infographic unveiled by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists that was founded in 1945 by University of Chicago scientists, Pakistan had about 120 atomic weapons, 10 more than India, in its nuclear arsenal in 2014, reports The News. The Nuclear Notebook Interactive Infographic provides a visual representation of the Bulletin’s famed Nuclear Notebook, which since 1987 has tracked the number and type of the world’s nuclear arsenals. Having reached a peak of over 65,000 in the late 1980s, the number of nuclear warheads has dropped significantly to a little over 10,000, but more countries now possess them, it shows. According to the infographic, the United States (US) and Russia both have about 5,000 weapons each. France has 300, China possesses 250, the United Kingdom (UK), 225 and Israel 80. North Korea has only conducted nuclear tests in the years 2006, 2009 and 2013. “I don’t think people truly understand just how many of these weapons there are in the world,” said Rachel Bronson, Executive Director of the Bulletin.“The Interactive is a way to see, immediately, who has nuclear weapons and when they got them, and how those numbers relate to each other. It is a startling experience, looking at those comparisons.”
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March - 10 
Two persons, identified as Nasir Baloch and Saddam Sudeer Baloch, died in Police custody under mysterious circumstances in Turbat District on March 10, reported The Express Tribune. According to a senior official the suspects were arrested on the ni
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Two persons, identified as Nasir Baloch and Saddam Sudeer Baloch, died in Police custody under mysterious circumstances in Turbat District on March 10, reported The Express Tribune. According to a senior official the suspects were arrested on the night of March 9, 2015 form Sangani Sar area of the District. They had been locked up inside the guard room, not the legal or authorized detention place. Nasir Baloch hailed from Panjgur District while Saddam Sudeer Baloch hailed from Turbat District. “We could not specifically mention the actual cause of death since the hospital does not have a police surgeon nor has the facilities to carry out internal post-mortems,” the medical superintendent said. The mother of one of the victims has registered a case at the Turbat Police Station against the District Police Officer (DPO), Imran Qureshi, under sections 302 and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Qureshi, however, denied the charges.
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A District And Sessions Court in Islamabad on March 10 issued a bailable arrest warrant for former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf in the 2007 murder case of Lal Masjid cleric Ghazi Abdul Rasheed, repots The Express Tribune. Rejecting al
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A District And Sessions Court in Islamabad on March 10 issued a bailable arrest warrant for former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf in the 2007 murder case of Lal Masjid cleric Ghazi Abdul Rasheed, repots The Express Tribune. Rejecting all four applications of the suspect, Additional District and Sessions Judge Wajid Ali Khan issued a warrant for him because he had failed to appear in court for his hearing. Musharraf’s counsels have been trying to avoid a court appearance citing ill health and security fears. They had also challenged the court’s jurisdiction to hear the matter, maintaining that the case was pending in the Supreme Court and a hearing should not be conducted until the apex court’s verdict. In the first application the counsels had said the Additional District and Sessions Judge had no jurisdiction to hear the case and it should be sent back to the judicial magistrate. In the second plea they had requested the Court to defer the case until the apex court’s verdict in the Lal Masjid case. The third application stated that the court could not summon Musharraf because the Police had placed his name in the second column of the charge sheet submitted in the court. In the final plea the legal team had maintained that Musharraf could not appear before the court because of security threats and ill health. Issuing the warrant, the Court directed the Police not to arrest Musharraf if he assured through surety bonds that he would appear in court for the next hearing to take place on April 2, 2015.
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March - 10 
A Levies Constable, identified as Amanullah, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Sanjavi area of Ziarat District on March 10, reported Dawn. The attackers managed to escape unhurt from the spot. No outfit claimed responsibility for the two att
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A Levies Constable, identified as Amanullah, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Sanjavi area of Ziarat District on March 10, reported Dawn. The attackers managed to escape unhurt from the spot. No outfit claimed responsibility for the two attacks.
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March - 10 
According to a report, based on information available from December 24, 2014 to March 8, 2015, presented to the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on March 10, the Government, since the launch of the National Action Plan (NAP) to rid the country of extremis
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According to a report, based on information available from December 24, 2014 to March 8, 2015, presented to the Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on March 10, the Government, since the launch of the National Action Plan (NAP) to rid the country of extremism and terrorism, has so for executed 24 criminals, while the Law Enforcement Agencies have arrested about 26,000 suspects on different charges across the country, reported The News. The report states that 14 people have been executed in Punjab, seven in Sindh, one in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and two in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The report states that the Security Agencies conducted 24,844 combing operations all over the country. Of these, 13,288 operations were conducted in Punjab, 4,252 in Sindh, 5,456 in KP, 66 in Balochistan, 393 in Islamabad, 1,252 in PoK, 54 in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) and 83 in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). The report states that under the National Action Plan (NAP), security agencies arrested 2,519 criminals from Punjab, 4,854 from Sindh 14,165 from KP, 3,427 from Balochistan, 728 from the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) and nine from PoK, 18 from GB and 176 from FATA and the remaining from some other areas. According to the data, around 6,408 Afghan refugees have been deported, including 4,887 from KP, 798 from Balochistan, one from Islamabad, two from GB and 720 from FATA, whereas 328,034 have been registered.
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March - 10 
At least two Policemen, identified as ASI Riyasat Ali and head constable Saeed, were shot dead and another constable, identified as Jahangir, was injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at their van stationed near Rimpa Plaza on M.A Ji
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At least two Policemen, identified as ASI Riyasat Ali and head constable Saeed, were shot dead and another constable, identified as Jahangir, was injured when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at their van stationed near Rimpa Plaza on M.A Jinnah Road in Saddar Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 10, reported The News. The attackers shot both the victims in head using 9mm pistols, said Raja Umer Qatab, the head of the Anti-Terrorism Cell of the Crime Investigation Department (CID).
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March - 10 
Files recovered from slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbotabad (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, KP) reveal that the Prime Minister’s brother, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, sought to strike a peace deal with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakis
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Files recovered from slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s compound in Abbotabad (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, KP) reveal that the Prime Minister’s brother, Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, sought to strike a peace deal with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through al Qaeda, reported The Express Tribune quoting The Long War Journal. The files were revealed in terror convict Abid Naseer’s trial by a Brooklyn jury on March 4, 2015. One of the files is a letter written by Atiyah Abd al-Rahman (Mahmud), who was then the 'general manager' of al Qaeda, to Osama bin Laden (identified as Sheikh Abu Abdallah) in July 2010. The letter reveals a complicated nexus involving al Qaeda, Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif, and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to one letter from Rahman, one of bin Laden’s top deputies, dated July 2010, Bin Laden was informed that Shahbaz Sharif wanted to cut a deal with the TTP, whose leadership was close to Bin Laden. The Government “was ready to reestablish normal relations as long as [the Pakistani Taliban] do not conduct operations in Punjab.” Attacks elsewhere in Pakistan were apparently acceptable under the terms of the alleged proposal. Rahman’s letter stated that Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif initiated negotiations with the militant group. In the letter, Rahman informed TTP commanders Hakeemullah Mehsud and Qari Husayn that Shahbaz Sharif “sent them a message indicating they [the government] wanted to negotiate with them, and they were ready to reestablish normal relations as long as they do no conduct operations in Punjab.” Rahman clarified that the deal was limited to the “governmental jurisdiction” of Punjab and did not include Islamabad. “The government said they were ready to pay any price…and so on,” the letter states.
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March - 10 
Four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and a Policeman, identified as Constable Said Muhammad, were killed, while six Policemen, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), sustained injuries in an exchange of fire that continued for
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Four Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and a Policeman, identified as Constable Said Muhammad, were killed, while six Policemen, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), sustained injuries in an exchange of fire that continued for more than three hours in Shewa village of Razaar tehsil (revenue unit) in Swabi District on March 10, reported The News. The militants used hand-grenades in the clash. Heavy gunfire was also reported in the clash. Two of the militants were identified as Salman and Bilal belonging to Shewa village while the identity of others was being confirmed. The Government had already fixed PKR 2 million head-money over 'commander' Salman.
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head constable Shakeel was killed and another Mujahid was injured when unidentified militants opened fire on them near Pakistan Chowk in Aram Bagh area of Saddar Town on March 10, reports Dawn. Officials said that initial investigation revealed that
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head constable Shakeel was killed and another Mujahid was injured when unidentified militants opened fire on them near Pakistan Chowk in Aram Bagh area of Saddar Town on March 10, reports Dawn. Officials said that initial investigation revealed that the suspected attacker waited for the Policemen to arrive before he opened fire on them. "From the initial investigation, it appears that both incidents were carried out by the same group," said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Abdul Khaliq Sheikh.
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March - 10 
Judge Saleem Jan Khan of a local Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on March 10 acquitted two suspected militants, Naeemullah Khan and Niaz Mohammad, arrested by local Police for possessing explosives and intending to carry out terrorist activities, reports
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Judge Saleem Jan Khan of a local Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on March 10 acquitted two suspected militants, Naeemullah Khan and Niaz Mohammad, arrested by local Police for possessing explosives and intending to carry out terrorist activities, reports Dawn. He pronounced the order observing that the prosecution didn’t prove charges against Naeemullah Khan, a resident of Bajaur Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Niaz Mohammad, a resident of Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The prosecution alleged that the accused were arrested by the police on November 6, 2014 in Achini area in the jurisdiction of Sarband Police Station, Peshawar. It added that the Police recovered six hand grenades during the body search of the two. An FIR was registered against them by the CTD under Section 5 of Explosive Substance Act and Section 7 of the Anti Terrorism Act (ATA). Shabir Hussain Gigyani, lawyer for the defence, said his clients were falsely implicated in the case and that the two were taken into custody by an Intelligence Agency few weeks before the registration of the case against them.
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March - 10 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said that they arrested two suspected militants, identified as Subhanullah and Rafiullah, from Peshawar on March 10, reported The News. The two were shifted to an unknown place for
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, officials said that they arrested two suspected militants, identified as Subhanullah and Rafiullah, from Peshawar on March 10, reported The News. The two were shifted to an unknown place for an interrogation. He said that the militants were involved in the attack on the office of a Government Department at Torkham border and the other Rafiullah was the ringleader of a kidnappers gang.
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March - 10 
Unidentified armed militants on March 10 opened fire at an unidentified Levies official in Maizai Addah area of Killa Abdullah District, killing him on the spot, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified armed militants on March 10 opened fire at an unidentified Levies official in Maizai Addah area of Killa Abdullah District, killing him on the spot, reports Dawn.
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March - 10 
Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Revenue Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur in Cantonment Police area of Dera Ismail Khan District on March 10, reports Dawn. Gandapur belongs to the Pakistan Tehreek-e
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Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Revenue Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur in Cantonment Police area of Dera Ismail Khan District on March 10, reports Dawn. Gandapur belongs to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). However, no casualties were reported. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 10 
describing the current lapse of protests as “temporary ceasefire”, UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai has said consensus among the political parties on the disputed issues of the new constitution would be hard to build in the near future, reports ekanti
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describing the current lapse of protests as “temporary ceasefire”, UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai has said consensus among the political parties on the disputed issues of the new constitution would be hard to build in the near future, reports ekantipur.com. Bhattarai said both Nepali Congress and CPN-UML had not been taking concrete measures to make cross-party talks meaningful. In a meeting with select journalists at his residence in Sanepa on March 10, Bhattarai charged that the ruling parties were not responding to their repeated calls for dialogue and consensus. Bhattarai also said the alliance would announce new protest programmes if there is no consensus by mid-March, adding that street agitation would never shut the door for dialogue. In a separate development, the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist)’s plan to revive the 33-party alliance for another round of protest has suffered a setback after several parties withdrew their support in favour of the UCPN-M led opposition bloc, reports ekantipur.com. Several fringe parties previously associated with the alliance, spearheaded by the Mohan Baidya -led CPN-Maoist, have joined the bloc under the leadership of UCPN-M, while many other parties have shown reluctance to launch another round of protest, citing obscure position of CPN-Maoist regarding the CA. Parties, including Social Democratic Party Nepal and Limbuwan Rastriya Rajya Parishad, have refused to be the part of the alliance led by CPN-Maoist. “Not many parties are willing to join the alliance and those who are still in think that it would be better to launch a united protest by joining forces with UCPN (Maoist),” said a CPN-Maoist central committee member on March 10.
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March - 10 
Talking to media persons in Chitwan in Kathmandu on March 10, Nepali Congress (NC) Vice President Ram Chandra Poudel said the opposition parties should cooperate with the ruling parties to forge consensus, reports ekantipur.com. He urged the oppositi
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Talking to media persons in Chitwan in Kathmandu on March 10, Nepali Congress (NC) Vice President Ram Chandra Poudel said the opposition parties should cooperate with the ruling parties to forge consensus, reports ekantipur.com. He urged the opposition alliance to hold intra-party discussions. Saying that no agreement could be signed by putting the democracy at stake, Poudel said the ruling parties are serious to promulgate the new constitution. "Either listen to us or convince us," Poudel told the opposition alliance. He further said the new constitution would be promulgated soon if the opposition parties become positive. In the interim, inaugurating the eighth District council of Kanchanpur District Development Committee in Kanchanpur on March 10, NC senior leader Sher Bahadur Deuba said the 601 lawmakers elected as the people's representatives should go for process if the disputed issues of the new constitution remain in limbo due to lack of consensus, reports ekantipur.com. Deuba urged everyone to stay assured that the new constitution would be promulgation through the Constituent Assembly (CA).
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March - 10 
The opposition alliance led by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on March 10, deferred the announcement of its second phase of protest programmes which was scheduled to declare another round of stir on March 10, reports ekantipur.com.
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The opposition alliance led by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on March 10, deferred the announcement of its second phase of protest programmes which was scheduled to declare another round of stir on March 10, reports ekantipur.com. They have decided to wait till March 14 for the ruling parties to initiate dialogue. The opposition's decision follows Prime Minister (PM) Sushil Koirala's statement on Monday (March 9) urging them for negotiations and a subsequent briefing to a front's meeting on Tuesday (march 10) by Chairman of Madhesi Janadhikar Forum-Nepal (MJF-N) Bijaya Kumar Gachhadar about positive talks he had with the PM earlier on the day. "The opposition alliance has decided to wait for the next couple of days to give the dialogue another shot," said senior UCPN-M leader Baburam Bhattarai. The alliance said they will announce their agitation programmes on March 15, if any meaningful talks could not be held by then.
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March - 10 
Police arrested 21 leaders and activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from different places of Dhaka city during a drive on March 10, reports The Independent. Police said that they were arrested for planning subvers
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Police arrested 21 leaders and activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from different places of Dhaka city during a drive on March 10, reports The Independent. Police said that they were arrested for planning subversive activities during the nationwide hatrtal (general strike) enforced by the BNP-led 20-party alliance alongside its countrywide indefinite transport blockade.
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March - 10 
A Sri Lankan court on March 10 released the Tamil woman activist, Balendran Jeyakumari who has been held in detention for nearly a year for allegedly harbouring a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) fugitive, reports Colombo Page. Acting Police
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A Sri Lankan court on March 10 released the Tamil woman activist, Balendran Jeyakumari who has been held in detention for nearly a year for allegedly harbouring a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) fugitive, reports Colombo Page. Acting Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ruwan Gunasekara said Colombo Magistrate Court released Jeyakumari on conditional bail after spending nearly a year in the Boossa detention camp. However, the Additional Magistrate has banned her from leaving the country as part of the bail conditions given to her by the Court. She is also required to report to police station closest to her residence every month, ASP Gunasekara said. The court also released six other activists along with Jeyakumari. Balendran Jeyakumari along with her 13-year-old daughter was arrested on March 13, 2014 in Kilinochchi in Kilinochchi District, Northern Province for allegedly sheltering an LTTE cadre, named Gopi, who shot a Police inspector in Kilinochchi during an arrest. Her daughter was handed over to Child Protection Services while the mother was sent to Boossa detention camp. The mother and daughter were active participants in most protests conducted by families of the disappeared in the Northern Province. Jeyakumari has led protest campaigns in the North demanding to find out what happened to the youngest of her three sons, who had joined the LTTE as a child soldier and went missing after he reportedly surrendered to the Sri Lankan Security Forces (SFs) at the end of the war. Her other two sons reportedly belong to LTTE, had been killed in the war. However, Tamil parties in the North say she was arrested for the involvement in protests to find missing persons.
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March - 10 
Housing and Samurdhi Minister Sajith Premadasa said that Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarians do not stand for a separate state and their purpose is to ensure fair and equal treatment for Tamils, reports Daily News on March 11. Minister Pre
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Housing and Samurdhi Minister Sajith Premadasa said that Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarians do not stand for a separate state and their purpose is to ensure fair and equal treatment for Tamils, reports Daily News on March 11. Minister Premadasa said some politicians make allegations against the TNA claiming that they supported President Maithripala Sirisena during the Presidential election to divide the country. This is a political lie used to mislead voters, he said. The Minister said that “Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) activists in London protest against TNA MPs Sampanthan and Sumanthiran by burning their effigies. Even TNA MPs have accepted the unitary nature of the state.” "If Sampanthan and Sumanthiran wished to see a separate State and supported Maithripala Sirisena to fulfill this purpose, it is a big question for us as to why LTTE supporters in the United Kingdom (UK) are protesting against them? The cat is out of the bag and the truth is revealed. The TNA MPs do not demand for a separate state. They only want equal treatment for Tamils," said the minister. Minister added that according to the Constitution, no citizen should be discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, language, caste, sex, political opinion, place of birth or any such grounds and that every citizen has a right to be considered equal.
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March - 10 
Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman who visited Sri Lanka from February 28 to March 3, expressed confidence over Sri Lanka's efforts towards reconciliation and cooperation, reports Colombo Page. UN Political ch
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Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Jeffrey Feltman who visited Sri Lanka from February 28 to March 3, expressed confidence over Sri Lanka's efforts towards reconciliation and cooperation, reports Colombo Page. UN Political chief said on March 10 that following presidential elections in January, a historic opportunity has now presented itself for Sri Lanka to set up a domestic process that is credible, accountable and up to par with international norms and standards for the benefit of the country's people, with the help of the wider international community. "The meetings and talks with the Government of Sri Lanka are so different than they used to be, so that leads us to greater expectations. There was suffering across all Sri Lanka, every community suffered and accountability must address the grievances in the North, but also allow that all [people] in Sri Lanka feel like all their concerns are being addressed," he said. Feltman said "without question" there still is distrust between groups, but all stakeholders must work together. He noted that he had heard skepticism, especially in the North of the country, on whether the Government will live up to its commitment. But nevertheless, he said, "I left with the confidence that the intention to do this is real. The UN stands ready to provide technical assistance, if it is needed. "This is important for the people of Sri Lanka," Feltman added.
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March - 10 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran on March 10 claimed that there are about 300 political prisoners in Sri Lanka, reports Daily News. Sumanthiran was addressing the press following his meeting with Solicitor General Suhada
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran on March 10 claimed that there are about 300 political prisoners in Sri Lanka, reports Daily News. Sumanthiran was addressing the press following his meeting with Solicitor General Suhada Gamlath on the issue of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) detainees. However, Solicitor General Gamlath discounted this claim stating that it is unfair to claim that those who were taken into custody under the Prevention of Terrorism Act or under the Public Security Ordinance as political prisoners. He emphasized those arrests were made within a structured legal frame work and hence there are no political prisoners in the country. Sumanthiran said that the law has taken a different course for those who helped the LTTE by providing them with food and water, and they are still in detention though 11,900 detainees have already been rehabilitated. According to Sumanthiran, the group under custody could be divided as (1) those against whom no legal action has been instituted (2) those whose legal battle is completed and (3) those against whom legal action continues."The Committee to be appointed by the Solicitor General will conduct its first meeting on March 16," sources said.
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March - 11 
Two United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, identified as ‘sergeant major’ Krenibirth Momin and ‘corporal’ Chenpang N Marak, surrendered to Meghalaya Police in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Police on March 11 st
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Two United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, identified as ‘sergeant major’ Krenibirth Momin and ‘corporal’ Chenpang N Marak, surrendered to Meghalaya Police in North Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Police on March 11 stated that United National Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) may have assisted Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in the March 10 ambush in which four Police men were killed, reports The Times of India. Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta said ULFA 'could have been' involved in the ambush, adding that the aim of the militants was to loot arms. Police sources also stated that Sohan D Shira, ‘chief’ of GNLA had formed a special action commando team to carry out the ambush. A Police source also stated that "The State Police is working in tandem with the Intelligence Bureau (IB) to arrest the culprits, some of whom have been identified”.
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March - 11 
A combined team of Imphal East Commandos and Assam Rifles (AR), on March 11, arrested a militant identified as Keithellakpam Napoleon Meitei alias Araba alias Herojit of Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) from an unidenti
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A combined team of Imphal East Commandos and Assam Rifles (AR), on March 11, arrested a militant identified as Keithellakpam Napoleon Meitei alias Araba alias Herojit of Military Council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) from an unidentified location, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from general public.
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March - 11 
A Naga National Council (NNC) militant identified as Pinggianbou Abonmei was arrested on March 11, while Security Forces (SFs) were conducting mobile frisking and checking near Hatta oil pump in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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A Naga National Council (NNC) militant identified as Pinggianbou Abonmei was arrested on March 11, while Security Forces (SFs) were conducting mobile frisking and checking near Hatta oil pump in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 11 
A newly elected sarpanch (head of village level local self government) and a villager were hacked to death by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on March 11, reports The Hindu. “Suchcham Hidma, sarpanch of
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A newly elected sarpanch (head of village level local self government) and a villager were hacked to death by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Sukma District on March 11, reports The Hindu. “Suchcham Hidma, sarpanch of Gollapalli, and Punem Pandu of Pollampalli were allegedly abducted by Maoists on March 7 along with six other villagers from different parts of the District. Hidma and Pandu were killed while the others were released after some warning,” Sukma District Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Singh said.
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March - 11 
According to a two year investigation report by US-based IT security firm, FireEye a Pakistani cyber firm, based at Islamabad, identified as Tranchulas has been found stealing information from Indian government and defence establishments, indiatvnews
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According to a two year investigation report by US-based IT security firm, FireEye a Pakistani cyber firm, based at Islamabad, identified as Tranchulas has been found stealing information from Indian government and defence establishments, indiatvnews.com reports on March 11. The US security firm said, the findings revealing that India remains a vulnerable target for cyber attacks even after documents leaked by whistleblower Edward Snowden exposed widespread spying by US National Security Agency. According to FireEye, Tranchulas, which claims to have helped prepare Pakistani government for cyber warfare, bombarded officials in Indian government with emails containing malicious software. The firm used 'Sarabjit Singh', 'Devyani Khoragade', 'Salary hikes for government employees' in the subject line of the emails to lure officials into opening attachments containing the malware, which would then infect the computers and collect an assortment of data that it would send to the cyber attacker. A senior Indian intelligence official also confirmed Indian establishments were targets of cyber spying, but said the attackers could not be traced. "We have seen many such attacks targeting Indian government and defence establishments, but in cyber space it is very hard to ascertain the actual source." Manish Gupta, Senior Vice President at FireEye, stated, "They are essentially penetrating Indian government accounts to find out what the Indian government is up to”. He added, "They are also targeting defence organisations. Some of the things that could be important to them could be what kind of weapons does India have, where are these weapons deployed, how many people are deployed in these regions, what is the s organization structure, are there any military exercises planned."
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All Manipur Minorities Students' Union (AMMSU) announced a 48-hour State-wide general strike beginning from March 12 midnight in connection with the killing of a student, Ipham Salman Khan in the blast that occurred at the crowded Khwairamband Keithe
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All Manipur Minorities Students' Union (AMMSU) announced a 48-hour State-wide general strike beginning from March 12 midnight in connection with the killing of a student, Ipham Salman Khan in the blast that occurred at the crowded Khwairamband Keithel on March 11, reports The Sangai Express.
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combined team of Imphal East Police Commandos and Assam Rifles (AR), on March 11 arrested a PREPAK militant, identified as Soram Gumba Meitei alias Samananda from an unspecified location, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he alo
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combined team of Imphal East Police Commandos and Assam Rifles (AR), on March 11 arrested a PREPAK militant, identified as Soram Gumba Meitei alias Samananda from an unspecified location, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he along with his associates were planning to abduct Investigation revealed that he along with his associates were planning to abduct one person from Awang Sekmai and demand ransom.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) perpetrated violence has declined in the country from 1,000 killings during 2008, 2009 and 2010 to about 300-odd now, K. Vijay Kumar, Special Security Adviser, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), sa
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) perpetrated violence has declined in the country from 1,000 killings during 2008, 2009 and 2010 to about 300-odd now, K. Vijay Kumar, Special Security Adviser, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), said in VIT University in Vellore on March 11, reports The Hindu. “This is a sign that two-third violence has come down. But that does not mean that they (Maoists) are incapable of causing hiccups and giving surprises,” he said. He further said there were two to three Maoist-affected States that were being concentrated upon. “Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand contribute about 30 per cent each that is two-third in the country. The Governments are trying to tighten efforts here,” he pointed out.
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Hundreds of people from Ampati constituency came out to defy the ongoing indefinite bandh call given by the proscribed GNLA and appealed to withdraw their forced closure, on March 11, reports The Shillong Times. The public of Ampati, with support fro
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Hundreds of people from Ampati constituency came out to defy the ongoing indefinite bandh call given by the proscribed GNLA and appealed to withdraw their forced closure, on March 11, reports The Shillong Times. The public of Ampati, with support from church elders, Non Governemntal Organisations (NGO) and Government Officials, came together at Ampati mini stadium from where they went in a silent procession up to the police station and returned as a mark of protest against the forced shutdown
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Imphal East District Police Commandos, on March 11, arrested a militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Moirangthem Sanajaoba Singh from an undisclosed location, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed
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Imphal East District Police Commandos, on March 11, arrested a militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Moirangthem Sanajaoba Singh from an undisclosed location, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from private firms, shopkeepers and oil pump owners.
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In the backdrop of the series of bomb blasts at Imphal city, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who is also in charge of Home Department has stated that he cannot help suspecting if some security personnel were involved in the bomb blasts, reports The
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In the backdrop of the series of bomb blasts at Imphal city, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam who is also in charge of Home Department has stated that he cannot help suspecting if some security personnel were involved in the bomb blasts, reports The Sangai Express on March 12. He stated that “I don’t believe Police personnel were involved in any bomb blasts but there is a also a possibility that some black sheep might be present within Manipur Police. The Government is examining this possibility”
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In yet another operation, SFs arrested a MULTA cadre, Nur Ali (42), from his residence in Dhubri District. A 9mm pistol, four rounds of live ammunition and a mobile phone were recovered from him.
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In yet another operation, SFs arrested a MULTA cadre, Nur Ali (42), from his residence in Dhubri District. A 9mm pistol, four rounds of live ammunition and a mobile phone were recovered from him.
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Islamic militant outfit, Jamaat ‘ul Mujahideen of Bangladesh (JMB) has managed to send a few bombs from Assam to Bangladesh by taking advantage of the porous international border, reports The Assam Tribune on March 11. Highly placed sources in the Un
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Islamic militant outfit, Jamaat ‘ul Mujahideen of Bangladesh (JMB) has managed to send a few bombs from Assam to Bangladesh by taking advantage of the porous international border, reports The Assam Tribune on March 11. Highly placed sources in the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) told the newspaper that recently security forces in Bangladesh managed to recover a few improvised explosive devices (IED) with information provided by the Indian security agencies. During investigation, it was found that the IEDs were sent through Assam. However, it is still not known whether the IEDs were prepared in Assam or were brought from West Bengal and transhipped to the neighbouring country through Assam.
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Militant groups such as Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) are serving demand notes to Government employees and business men in South Garo Hills District notes through SMSs and hard copies, reports The S
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Militant groups such as Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK) are serving demand notes to Government employees and business men in South Garo Hills District notes through SMSs and hard copies, reports The Sentinel on Mach 11. ASAK has distributed the maximum number of demand notices to Government employees. ASAK modus operandi has reached as far as the international border areas located in Maheskhola in South Garo Hills and Himatnagar area, while the GNLA is confined in Baghmara in South Garo Hills and it’s adjoining area.
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Nagaland chief minister T.R. Zeliang on March 11 stated that vested interests from his state were attempting to "communalise" the situation, reports The Telegraph. Earlier, an Assamese man, who was accused of raping a Naga girl was lynched by a mob i
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Nagaland chief minister T.R. Zeliang on March 11 stated that vested interests from his state were attempting to "communalise" the situation, reports The Telegraph. Earlier, an Assamese man, who was accused of raping a Naga girl was lynched by a mob in Dimapur on March 5. Asked whether any militant had been arrested, a Senior Police officer skirted the question. Sources alleged that militants had not only instigated the mob to take the law into their hands but had spearheaded the lynching, reports The Telegraph.
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Nearly four years after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishenji was gunned down in an encounter in West Bengal’s Junglemahal area, the Maoists have started trickling back into the forest-covered
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Nearly four years after the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishenji was gunned down in an encounter in West Bengal’s Junglemahal area, the Maoists have started trickling back into the forest-covered terrain of the State, reports The Deccan Herald on March 12. According to inputs by both Central and State agencies, a number of top Maoist leaders from West Bengal and Jharkhand have been spotted making their way into villages. Security agencies have received inputs from ground-level sources that in the last few days, ‘regional commanders’ and leaders such as Bikash, Shyamal and Ranjit Pal have been spotted in the area. They have also been in touch with some known associates in villages along the West Bengal-Jharkhand border. Sources further said that a group of Maoists, under the leadership of Madan Mahato, ‘commander’ of the Belpahari region in Purulia, was spotted in the Ranibandh area of Bankura three weeks back. “Security agencies believe Mahato to be unwell. There is a high chance that he is hiding somewhere in the dense forest along the Bengal-Jharkhand border. Bikash and others must have contacted him to get a ground report,” a senior officer said.
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On March 11, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) belonging to Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was arrested in Bungsanglang in Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On March 11, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) belonging to Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was arrested in Bungsanglang in Churachandpur District, reports The Sangai Express.
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On March 11, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Soram Gumba Meitei alias Sama-nanda, from general area Khamnam of Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. On questioning,
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On March 11, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Soram Gumba Meitei alias Sama-nanda, from general area Khamnam of Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. On questioning, the individual identified himself as an active cadre of PREPAK and said that he had joined the outfit in 2013 and later started working for Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) from 2015.
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On March 11, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Seychelles launched the Coastal Surveillance Radar Project, describing it as another symbol of the cooperation between the two countries, reports The Times of India. "Our security partnership is st
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On March 11, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Seychelles launched the Coastal Surveillance Radar Project, describing it as another symbol of the cooperation between the two countries, reports The Times of India. "Our security partnership is strong. It has enabled us to fulfill our shared responsibility to advance maritime security in the region," Modi said, calling the country as a trusted friend and strategic partner. "It is a privilege to be a partner of Seychelles in the development of its security capabilities," Modi said, adding these steps will enable Seychelles to secure these beautiful islands and the vast expanse of waters around them. "Seychelles will also continue to make an enormous contribution to the safety and security of the Indian Ocean Region," he said.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from three different areas in Gohpur subdivision of Sonitpur District on March 11, reports The Shillong Times. He said the milit
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested five militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from three different areas in Gohpur subdivision of Sonitpur District on March 11, reports The Shillong Times. He said the militants were taking shelter at three different places, Tenga Bari, Balijan and Kokila, under Gohpur Police Station. The militants were identified as Goydl Goyari, Casakro Brahma, Jimmy Basumatary, Edison Narjari and Tomil Narjari. SFs also recovered two pistols, four magazines and two grenades from the arrested militants.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested nine militants belonging to the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) and Muslim Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) in different operations
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested nine militants belonging to the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) and Muslim Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) in different operations on March 11, reports The Telegraph.
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SFs arrested two hardcore militants of NDFB-IKS, Bilifang Brahma and Khampu Brahma, from Barshijhar area in Chirang District.
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SFs arrested two hardcore militants of NDFB-IKS, Bilifang Brahma and Khampu Brahma, from Barshijhar area in Chirang District.
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SFs arrested two KPLT militants, ‘area commander’ Arsek alias Chinthong and Bidya Sing Kro alias Laher along with two linkmen, Prakash Teran and Sarmen Bey, from Umlapher village in Hamren sub-division of Karbi Anglong District. A .9 mm pistol along
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SFs arrested two KPLT militants, ‘area commander’ Arsek alias Chinthong and Bidya Sing Kro alias Laher along with two linkmen, Prakash Teran and Sarmen Bey, from Umlapher village in Hamren sub-division of Karbi Anglong District. A .9 mm pistol along with five live rounds, two hand grenades (including one Chinese) and incriminatory documents like extortion notes of KPLT and demand money receipts were recovered from the militants.
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SFs have been put on alert to prevent a fresh breakout of ethnic clashes in the Bodo heartland ahead of the election to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), which is likely to be held in April 2015, reports Times of India."There are inputs of poss
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SFs have been put on alert to prevent a fresh breakout of ethnic clashes in the Bodo heartland ahead of the election to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), which is likely to be held in April 2015, reports Times of India."There are inputs of possible clashes before the BTC elections. Small incidents are occurring but we are alert," Director General of Police (DGP) Khagen Sarma said on March 11.
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The intelligence and security agencies have intensified vigilance in the banks located along the Indo-Nepal border after a huge cache of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) was recovered from two persons, who were trying to deposit the amount in Indian
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The intelligence and security agencies have intensified vigilance in the banks located along the Indo-Nepal border after a huge cache of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) was recovered from two persons, who were trying to deposit the amount in Indian banks, India Today reports on March 12. Following the Centre's guidelines, the Uttar Pradesh government has formed a state committee under the director general of police and district committees under the district magistrates to curb the menace. "It is tough to keep a watch on small transactions. But we have asked the banks to update us on a day-to-day basis about any bulk transaction in their branches near the border areas. We have also given strict instructions to the district committees to keep the name of any informer a secret. The intelligence agencies have been asked to interrogate any person carrying one or two counterfeit notes but not to harass them as they may be victims. It is no secret that actual culprits form their own networks and prefer bulk transactions", said an officer. The Police have been asked to immediately probe such cases after registering an FIR. "We have succeeded in apprehending major players and checked such transactions to a large extent", Sujeet Pandey, Inspector General (IG) of Special Task Force, added.
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Three people were killed and 21 were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded inside the crowded temporary market shed of Khwairamband Keithel, in Imphal West District on March 11, reports The Sangai Express. Two of the casualties h
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Three people were killed and 21 were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded inside the crowded temporary market shed of Khwairamband Keithel, in Imphal West District on March 11, reports The Sangai Express. Two of the casualties have been identified as Mithun Kumar Yadav and Salman Khan. The Deputy Chief Minster Gaikhangam termed the incident as a 'beastly act' perpetrated by thoughtless individuals.
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With Odisha figuring low among the States in the Police-population ratio, the Assembly Standing Committee on Home Department has recommended a five-year plan to augment the strength of civil Police, reports The New Indian Express on March 12. Current
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With Odisha figuring low among the States in the Police-population ratio, the Assembly Standing Committee on Home Department has recommended a five-year plan to augment the strength of civil Police, reports The New Indian Express on March 12. Currently, the sanctioned civil Police strength ratio stands at 81.05 per 100,000 population against the national average of 145.02. Interestingly, if the vacancy is taken into account, then State deploys just 71 civil policemen for 100,000 population. The panel, in its report, observed that the disparity could be attributed to a low civil police strength which needs to be raised. As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), the civil police strength in the State stands at 30,850 in 2013. The panel has suggested a five-year plan to scale up the civil police strength so that the police-population ratio reached 100 per one lakh population. This can be done by creation of posts across the ranks and by putting in place required infrastructure both in urban and rural areas at a cost of INR 1.88 billion per annum. This can also address the growing law and order concerns, the panel observed. The House panel has suggested that a separate medical fund be created to provide emergency financial assistance for meeting the treatment cost of security personnel injured during anti-Maoist operations.
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A Pakistani man, Jahanzeb Malik, was accused in a deportation hearing on March 11 in Ottawa of plotting to bomb the United States consulate and financial buildings in Toronto, reported The News. Jahanzeb Malik, who came to Canada as a student in 2
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A Pakistani man, Jahanzeb Malik, was accused in a deportation hearing on March 11 in Ottawa of plotting to bomb the United States consulate and financial buildings in Toronto, reported The News. Jahanzeb Malik, who came to Canada as a student in 2004 and was granted permanent residency five years later, was arrested by a Federal Police Anti-Terror Squad on March 9, 2015. Rather than file charges, authorities took him before an Immigration and Refugee Board to seek his deportation to Pakistan, officials said. At the hearing, the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) alleged that Malik planned “to build remote controlled bombs to blow up the US Consulate and other buildings in the financial district on Toronto.” He also was alleged to have hoped to make a video of the attack “to encourage others to do the same,” according to a summary of the case provided by the Immigration and Refugee Board. The CBSA told the board Malik confessed the plot to an undercover Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer and tried to “radicalize” the officer who had befriended him “by showing him videos apparently of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) beheadings.” He also allegedly took weapons, combat and landmine training in Libya, and told the officer he was “a personal friend of Anwar Al-Awlaki, the slain al Qaeda leader in Yemen.” Public.
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) extremists in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have long exploited local grievances in order to sustain their activities, said United States (US) Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Huma
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) extremists in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have long exploited local grievances in order to sustain their activities, said United States (US) Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Sarah Sewall during her presentation on the long-term US strategy for combating terrorism at the School of Advanced International Studies in Washington on March 11, reports Dawn. She argued that weak and unpopular Governments also create feelings that encourage terrorism. She noted that over the past 13 years violent extremist movements had diffused and proliferated, despite continued efforts to eliminate them. “Increasingly, they have sprung from within conflicts worldwide. And they have exploited grievances and divided societies in order to further their own aims,” said Ms Sewall. “Weak, illegitimate, and repressive governments inadvertently created opportunities for terrorists to capitalise on popular resentment.” She argues that in a repressive setup, extremists “make common cause” with local insurgents, the discontented and criminal networks, and operate in poorly governed territory. In the Pakistan-Afghanistan region, TTP has long exploited local grievances in the tribal belt in order to sustain itself, she said.
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A man, identified as Abdul Majeed (50), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Lyari General Hospital in Lyari Town on March 11, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Abdul Majeed (50), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Lyari General Hospital in Lyari Town on March 11, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Mueenuddin (40), was shot at and injured near Paracha Roundabout in Shershah area of Kiamari Town on March 11, reported Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Mueenuddin (40), was shot at and injured near Paracha Roundabout in Shershah area of Kiamari Town on March 11, reported Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Najeebullah (25), was shot at and injured near Banaras Chowk on Manghopir Road in SITE Town on March 11, reported Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Najeebullah (25), was shot at and injured near Banaras Chowk on Manghopir Road in SITE Town on March 11, reported Daily Times.
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A triple murder convict, Muhammad Siddique, was hanged till death in District Jail Toba Tek Singh on March 12 (today), reported Dawn. Siddique was convicted for killing three men who were hooting at a theater dance performance in 2004. The convict wa
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A triple murder convict, Muhammad Siddique, was hanged till death in District Jail Toba Tek Singh on March 12 (today), reported Dawn. Siddique was convicted for killing three men who were hooting at a theater dance performance in 2004. The convict was a security guard at the theatre. It was the first ever hanging at the Toba Tek Singh District Jail, functional since 2007. Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), Faisalabad had found him guilty of murders and awarded death sentence six times to the convict on May 16, 2005. The convict had submitted appeals before the Lahore High Court and the Supreme Court of Pakistan, which were rejected subsequently. President of Pakistan Mamnoon Hussain had also rejected his mercy petition. Following the rejection of mercy appeal, the ATC had issued his death warrant.
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) issued the black warrants of death row prisoner Saulat Mirza on March 11, reports Daily Times. Mirza is an MQM activist and is expected to place at 5:30am on March 19, 2015. Mirza was sentenced to death by an ATC in May
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An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) issued the black warrants of death row prisoner Saulat Mirza on March 11, reports Daily Times. Mirza is an MQM activist and is expected to place at 5:30am on March 19, 2015. Mirza was sentenced to death by an ATC in May 1999 for murdering the managing director of then named Karachi Electric Supply Corporation Shahid Hamid, his driver Ashraf Brohi and guard Khan Akbar in July 1997.
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Further, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants after an exchange of fire near Hub River View Road Paracha Chowk in Kiamari Town on March 11, reported Daily Times. The terrorists are expert of layin
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Further, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested two Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants after an exchange of fire near Hub River View Road Paracha Chowk in Kiamari Town on March 11, reported Daily Times. The terrorists are expert of laying landmines and they have been shifted to undisclosed destination for interrogation.
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One Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) worker, identified as Waqas Ali Shah, was killed during a Rangers led raid in at Nine-Zero, the headquarters of MQM in provincial capital Karachi March 11, reports The News. He was the member of the party's Central
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One Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) worker, identified as Waqas Ali Shah, was killed during a Rangers led raid in at Nine-Zero, the headquarters of MQM in provincial capital Karachi March 11, reports The News. He was the member of the party's Central Information Committee. However, Karachi Police Chief Ghulam Qadir Thebo refuted the claims and said that Waqas was not killed by the Rangers. MQM leader Aminul Haque claimed dozens of party workers had been picked up by the Rangers. “Rangers opened fire killing one of our workers, Waqas Ali Shah, and wounding a cameraman from a private news channel,” he added. Rangers spokesman Colonel Tahir said a large cache of weapons, including illegal weapons, had been recovered in the “information-based operation”. “We showed you the weapons. Some illegal weapons are those which cannot even be imported into Pakistan. We suspect that these weapons may be those from missing NATO containers,” he said. MQM leaders claimed Rangers forces had conducted a “siege and search operation” at the party's headquarters, ransacked its offices and had arrested several leaders of the political party. Later, many towns in interior of Sindh shut abruptly after enraged workers of the MQM took to the streets in the wake of a predawn raid its headquarters, adds Dawn. In Hyderabad, angry youths burnt tyres on roads in units No-8 and 10 of Latifabad. The party’s women workers also held a demonstration in unit-7 of Latifabad. A partial strike was observed in Sukkur against the Rangers’ raid. A complete shutter-down strike was observed in Mirpurkhas against the raid as all shops and shopping centers remained closed.
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One Saeed (42) was injured in firing incident near Choona Depot in Liaquatabad Town on March 11, reports Daily Times.
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One Saeed (42) was injured in firing incident near Choona Depot in Liaquatabad Town on March 11, reports Daily Times.
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Police on March 11 issued a list of 110 most wanted terrorists belonging to various banned outfits and the top ten terrorists on the list were allegedly involved in high-profile suicide attacks, besides sectarian violence, reported Dawn. One of the m
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Police on March 11 issued a list of 110 most wanted terrorists belonging to various banned outfits and the top ten terrorists on the list were allegedly involved in high-profile suicide attacks, besides sectarian violence, reported Dawn. One of the most wanted terrorists, Matiur Rehman, was involved in the attacks on former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf, former Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and suicide bombing on Sheraton Hotel, Karachi. He carried PKR 10 million head money. Mansoor alias Choota Ibrahim Hasan and Qari Ehsanul Haq alias Shahid were also involved in the suicide attack on Pervez Musharraf on December 25, 2003, in Rawalpindi District of Punjab. PKR 5 million reward had been announced for their arrest. The head money on Ikramullah, who was associated with Baitullah Mehsood group and involved in the suicide attack that killed former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in Rawalpindi is PKR 2 million. Rs5 million reward was announced for providing information leading to arrest of Rana Mohammad Afzal, who belonged to the Masood Azhar group of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). He had close links with al Qaeda’s Arab 'commanders'.
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed seven militants during a search operation in the Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District on March 11, reports Dawn. Frontier Corps (FC) spokesman said that seven militants involved in blowing up gas pipelines a
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Security Forces (SFs) claimed to have killed seven militants during a search operation in the Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District on March 11, reports Dawn. Frontier Corps (FC) spokesman said that seven militants involved in blowing up gas pipelines and targeting SF were killed during the operation. The SFs also recovered rocket launchers, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), bombs and other weapons were from their possession.
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The Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on March 11 said that the raid on MQM headquarters was lawfully conducted by Rangers, reports The News. In a statement, he said that the raid was carried out on intelligence report, adding tha
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The Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on March 11 said that the raid on MQM headquarters was lawfully conducted by Rangers, reports The News. In a statement, he said that the raid was carried out on intelligence report, adding that taking action within the ambit of law was the responsibility of Police and Rangers. The minister said that the MQM itself demanded the ongoing targeted operation against criminals in Karachi. He said that the prime minister had granted the permission of carrying out the Karachi operation after the Cabinet’s approval. Chaudhry Nisar said all political parties were taken into confidence over the action, adding it was agreed upon that political affiliations would not come in the way of the operation.
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Two extortionists allegedly demanding PKR1 million from a trader, identified as Muhammad Ali, in Charsadda District were arrested form Majoki area of the District on March 11, reports The Express Tribune. A security official is also said to be their
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Two extortionists allegedly demanding PKR1 million from a trader, identified as Muhammad Ali, in Charsadda District were arrested form Majoki area of the District on March 11, reports The Express Tribune. A security official is also said to be their accomplice. Ali, who runs a medicine business, told Prang Police some extortionists were calling him and demanding money. Ali also provided Police with the number from which calls were being made. After receiving the complaint, Police started investigating the case. Prang Station House Officer (SHO) Imran Khan said they conducted a raid in Majoki area and arrested two extortionists, Attaullah and Fahim. During initial investigation, the accused disclosed the name of their accomplice, Nadeem, who is a security official deputed in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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Two unidentified dead bodies were found from Link Road area near Super Highway in Bin Qasim Town on March 11, reported Daily Times.
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Two unidentified dead bodies were found from Link Road area near Super Highway in Bin Qasim Town on March 11, reported Daily Times.
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Detectives in separate drives arrested two JeI leaders in Daulatpur and Saturia sub-Districts of Manikganj District on March 11 on charges of subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Maulana Tajul Islam, ameer (chief) of Daula
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Detectives in separate drives arrested two JeI leaders in Daulatpur and Saturia sub-Districts of Manikganj District on March 11 on charges of subversive activities, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Maulana Tajul Islam, ameer (chief) of Daulatpur sub-District of JeI, and Shawkat Ali, secretary of the party's Saturia sub-District unit.
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Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed while responding to supplementary questions during the PM’s question-answer session in Parliament on March 11 said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will be arrested and her
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Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed while responding to supplementary questions during the PM’s question-answer session in Parliament on March 11 said that Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia will be arrested and her office will be searched as soon as the warrants reach Gulshan Police Station of Dhaka city, repors The Independent. She said “The moment the arrest and search warrants will reach Gulshan Police Station; steps will be taken to arrest her and search her office. This is just a matter of time; the day is not far away. The orders came from the court, the Government and the law-enforcement agencies will act as per that and steps will be taken.”
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March - 11 
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sri Lankan Police, as directed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on the order of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate, will soon begin investigations into the murder of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunga,
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sri Lankan Police, as directed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on the order of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate, will soon begin investigations into the murder of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunga, reports Colombo Page on March 12. Police Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ruwan Gunasekara said that preliminary investigations into the assassination of Wickrematunga were carried out by the Mirihana Police and later by the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID). As ordered by the IGP the CID has already sought the extracts related to their investigations from the Mirihana Police Station and the TID and CID would start its investigation after analysing these investigations, the spokesman said. Lasantha Wickrematunga, the chief editor of Sunday Leader, was assassinated on January 8, 2009 by four assailants who stopped him on his way to his office on Attidiya-Mt. Lavinia road, in a suburb of Colombo and opened fire at him. In an editorial written shortly before his death and that was published posthumously, Wickrematunga accused the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's Government of intending to silence him and voiced his commitment for press freedom at the risk of his life.
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Militancy-hit people led by Udbastu Unayan Committee (UDC) [roughly can be translated as Displaced People’s Development Committee] on March 12, threatened to organise a massive stir in Tripura if the State Government did not rehabilitate them proper
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Militancy-hit people led by Udbastu Unayan Committee (UDC) [roughly can be translated as Displaced People’s Development Committee] on March 12, threatened to organise a massive stir in Tripura if the State Government did not rehabilitate them properly, reports The Sentinel. Over 3,000 internally displaced people, including women, organised a rally here under the banner of the UDC in Agartala in West Tripura District. UDC ‘president’ Sajal Poddar said, “If our three-point demands are not fulfilled by the Left Front Government, thousands of militancy affected people would organise massive movements across the state. In between 1998 and 2000, when terrorist violence was at its peak in Tripura, the displaced people were attacked by the militants several times... forcing them to desert their ancestral homes and lands for safer places,” Poddar told reporters. The three point demand includes support to the displaced families, INR 500,000 for refugee family and rehabilitation.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is yet to come across any evidence to suggest that any cadre or leader of Trinamool Congress (TMC) was involved in the October 2, 2014 Bardhamna (West Bengal) blast case, Hindustan Times reports on March 13. "
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is yet to come across any evidence to suggest that any cadre or leader of Trinamool Congress (TMC) was involved in the October 2, 2014 Bardhamna (West Bengal) blast case, Hindustan Times reports on March 13. "The NIA has completed first leg of its probe into the case and sought sanction of the Union Home Ministry to charge sheet 23 alleged suspects of terror outfit Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). So far, no involvement of any TMC cadre or leader has come to light,” said an unnamed Government Official.
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Jaglal Ganju, was on March 12 found dead in a locality under Kothi Police Station area of Talaiya Bazar in Gaya District, reports The Times of India. He was an ‘area comman
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Jaglal Ganju, was on March 12 found dead in a locality under Kothi Police Station area of Talaiya Bazar in Gaya District, reports The Times of India. He was an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist, said Kothi Police Station in-Charge Qayamuddin Ansari. The dead body bore marks of injuries from bullet indicating that he was shot dead, he said, adding that a pamphlet was found from the spot bearing the name of another Naxal-[Left-Wing Extremism (LWE)] outfit - Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) – a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist, in which it was claimed that Ganju's murder was revenge for killing of a TPC cadre Kuldeep Yadav recently, he said.
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A school employee, identified as Basu Upadhyai was abducted by five militants from his residence in Lamsakhang in West Karbi Anglong District on March 12, reports The Sentinel.
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A school employee, identified as Basu Upadhyai was abducted by five militants from his residence in Lamsakhang in West Karbi Anglong District on March 12, reports The Sentinel.
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March - 12 
Even as situation in Ampati in South West Garo Hills District started to roll back to normal with the opening of a few shops and the functioning of educational institutions and Government offices on March 12, Garo National Army (GNLA) issued a statem
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Even as situation in Ampati in South West Garo Hills District started to roll back to normal with the opening of a few shops and the functioning of educational institutions and Government offices on March 12, Garo National Army (GNLA) issued a statement on March 13 that “GNLA shall remain firm with the bandh (general shutdown) already called in Ampati. Certain rules have been issued in this respect and shall be carried out by the respective Area Commanders. Defying bandh without consultation with our higher authority is very much regretted. We are contemplating punitive action against those leaders responsible for that,” GNLA had earlier declared an indefinite bandh in Ampati region.
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March - 12 
Following assurance from the Chief Minister to translate their demands into action as soon as possible, the Joint Action Committee (JAC), has decided to call off the 48 hour general strike that it called on March 12 against the killing of Epham Salma
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Following assurance from the Chief Minister to translate their demands into action as soon as possible, the Joint Action Committee (JAC), has decided to call off the 48 hour general strike that it called on March 12 against the killing of Epham Salman Khan in the bomb blast, reports The Sangai Express.
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Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) has joined hands with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in raising a new breed of militants, especially trained in ambush and looting arms from Security Forces, reports The Times of
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Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) has joined hands with Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in raising a new breed of militants, especially trained in ambush and looting arms from Security Forces, reports The Times of India. "There were reports of movement of about 12 ULFA-I cadres along the Assam-Meghalaya border areas and a search operation is on," a senior Police official in Goalpara said. "Earlier, it was only extortion and arms smuggling. But after the Security Forces managed to check their activities to a certain extent, the militants are carrying out a series of abductions to raise money. Now they are even targeting Police personnel to loot arms," the official added. The Meghalaya Police said it suspects ULFA-I assistance in the ambush on Security Forces near Rongara in South Garo Hills on March 10 in which four Policemen were killed.
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Minister for Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes Bismita Gogoi on March 12 told the State Assembly that it does not have any information of the break-up of population of Bodo and non-Bodo communities in the Bodoland Territorial Area District
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Minister for Welfare of Plain Tribes and Backward Classes Bismita Gogoi on March 12 told the State Assembly that it does not have any information of the break-up of population of Bodo and non-Bodo communities in the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD), reports The Assam Tribune. The government is also not aware of the number of villages where non-Bodo population is above 50 per cent of the total village population.
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On March 12, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in a statement issued to the media, demanded unconditional release of its jailed ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma for felicitating dialogue, reports The Shillong Times.
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On March 12, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in a statement issued to the media, demanded unconditional release of its jailed ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma for felicitating dialogue, reports The Shillong Times.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and seized a cache of arms and explosives after busting a temporary camp of Maoists close to Chipurbhatti village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur D
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and seized a cache of arms and explosives after busting a temporary camp of Maoists close to Chipurbhatti village under Basaguda Police Station limits in Bijapur District on March 11, reports PTI.
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SFs arrested a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Suman Orang, in Silchar town of Cachar District on March 12, reports The Telegraph.
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SFs arrested a suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, Suman Orang, in Silchar town of Cachar District on March 12, reports The Telegraph.
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SFs arrested Pramod Narzary from Gwjwnpuri Khungring in Chirang District on March 12, reports The Telegraph. Narzary makes weapons and supplies it to NDFB-IKS militants and poachers added the report.
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SFs arrested Pramod Narzary from Gwjwnpuri Khungring in Chirang District on March 12, reports The Telegraph. Narzary makes weapons and supplies it to NDFB-IKS militants and poachers added the report.
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March - 12 
The former ‘chairman’ of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) -turned-politician Julius Dorphang, on March 12, said that he is open to play the role of a negotiator with HNLC if the State Government wants it and the outfit abjures, reports
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The former ‘chairman’ of Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) -turned-politician Julius Dorphang, on March 12, said that he is open to play the role of a negotiator with HNLC if the State Government wants it and the outfit abjures, reports The Shillong Times. He also asserted that there should be a conducive atmosphere for holding talks and the outfit should first declare unilateral ceasefire.
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March - 12 
The head of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), Asim Umar, spent several years working at an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-linked facility run by the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), which trained Kashmir jihadists, suicide-bombers targeting w
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The head of al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), Asim Umar, spent several years working at an Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)-linked facility run by the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), which trained Kashmir jihadists, suicide-bombers targeting western forces in Afghanistan, and western jihadists, Indian Express reports on March 13. Indian-born cleric Asim Umar, served at the HuM’s Batrasi camp in Mansehra District in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), one of three similar facilities run by the organisation, the sources said. It is also reported that Fazl-ur-Rahman Khalil, the founder of HuM, had carried out secret talks with al-Qaeda on behalf of the ISI. Files now being reopened by investigators contain suggestions Umar may have been involved in setting up jihad cells that the ISI sought to build across India from the late-1990s. In a statement to the Assam Assembly in April 2000, then Chief Minister Prafulla K Mahanta named 17 men arrested on charges of running an HuM cell in the state, including residents of Pakistan, Assam and J&K. The cell’s leader was Uttar Pradesh (UP)-trained cleric Salim Ahmad, and five of the men, Mahanta’s statement records, received training in handling explosives and assault weapons at the Batrasi camp. The men, investigators now believe, also received religious and ideological training from Umar, even though he was not identified to them then as an Indian national.
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) alerted the government about fraudulent lottery schemes run across India by an organised syndicate of Dawood Ibrahim based at Karachi in Pakistan, which employs Indian agents to suck out huge amounts of money from the gul
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) alerted the government about fraudulent lottery schemes run across India by an organised syndicate of Dawood Ibrahim based at Karachi in Pakistan, which employs Indian agents to suck out huge amounts of money from the gullible, Mail Today reports on March 13. The D-Company plays a key role in hawala (illegal money transaction), which are also used by Pakistan to fund its terror activities. While trying to bring back black money stashed abroad, the IB, with inputs from the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), has sent the scam report to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA). "There is a need for Enforcement Directorate [ED] to enforce the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in these matters. Financial Intelligence Unit should generate red-flag indicators for banks to identify and freeze such accounts instantly," the report states, adding: "The problem is increasing in intensity...." As per the cases investigated by ED, INR 4,193.39 crore is the estimated size of the scam so far. That figure can only go north. The IB report explains the racket's modus operandi and how it is heavily dependent on Indian agents. The report states that while 1,175 Pakistani phone numbers are under scanner, 305 Indian phone numbers are in constant touch with these numbers. The Pakistan-based racketeers get their contacts to call up Indian numbers randomly and convince the call receiver that s/he has won a lottery. The agents then ask the 'winner' to deposit in a specified Indian bank account "collection and processing charges" - from INR 50, 000 to over INR 1,00,000 depending upon the "winning amount" - to claim the windfall. For this, the Indian agents 'hire' bank accounts and ATM cards from different individuals by paying them some amount in return. Once the money is deposited, the agents quickly withdraw the amount and send it through hawala to Pakistan via Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Intelligence agencies have also pinned down 1,162 bank accounts in various Indian banks that have been used by the network operators. Sources say the nexus is well organised, and the callers generally succeed in convincing gullible people to pay up the processing fee. The 'hired' banks accounts used in the racket are from across India, including Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Delhi, Gujarat, Odisha, Maharashtra, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh. With 852 of its banks accounts used to trap the innocent 'winners', State Bank of India is the bank of choice for these fraudsters. Other nationalised banks - like Punjab National Bank, Central Bank, Canara Bank and Union Bank of India - and private bank accounts have also been used in the operation.
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The Sangai Express reports on March 12 that Gaikhangam said that State Home Department will take up immediate measures to counter the recent trend of bomb attacks in the Imphal city and will be soon be making the installed CCTV cameras functional The
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The Sangai Express reports on March 12 that Gaikhangam said that State Home Department will take up immediate measures to counter the recent trend of bomb attacks in the Imphal city and will be soon be making the installed CCTV cameras functional The government will also be installing additional cameras.
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March - 12 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has issued an advisory to the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government asking them to keep a close watch on the activities of freed separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat and his associates, reports India Today on Mar
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA) has issued an advisory to the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Government asking them to keep a close watch on the activities of freed separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat and his associates, reports India Today on March 13. The UMHA feels that Alam and his associates are detrimental to the public order and the unity and integrity of the country, particularly J&K. The J&K Government, following the advisory, has told the Centre that Alam's activities are under surveillance and legal action would be initiated against the separatist leader in case of any adverse activities. Revealing about the notice in Parliament on March 12, Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh said the advisory also asks the state Government to vigorously pursue all the 27 criminal cases against Alam while taking steps to challenge the orders that granted him bail. "The state government has...informed that a proper system is in place to have an effective surveillance of Masarat Alam Bhat's activities. As and when anything adverse surfaces, appropriate action, as envisaged by law, will be taken," the Home Minister said. "The state government has informed us that all the cases against Alam will continue and that he was booked eight times since February 2010 under Section 8 of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act of 1978," Singh added. Meanwhile, Hurriyat Conference on March 12 warned that there could be "serious consequences" and only the "Government of India" would have to be blamed in the eventuality of any harm coming to separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat, reports India Today. While accusing the "Indian government and Indian media" of projecting Alam as a "dangerous person", the Hurriyat said, both the government of India and Indian media has behaved irresponsibly. "Masarat sahib is a famous and respectable political leader of Kashmir and has not committed any crime in his lifetime," the Hurriyat statement said. The statement also attacked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and said it has no "constitutional, legal and moral justification to interfere in the cases of Masarat Alam".
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Three persons including a Bangladeshi woman and a couple were arrested at Puducherry on March 13, in connection with a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket, reports Business Standard. Police said that a bus conductor from Keezh Sathamangalam villa
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Three persons including a Bangladeshi woman and a couple were arrested at Puducherry on March 13, in connection with a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket, reports Business Standard. Police said that a bus conductor from Keezh Sathamangalam village had deposited INR 40,000 in the account of a person in Bangalore (Karnataka) at an Axis Bank branch in Puducherry on March 12. While counting the cash, the cashier detected FICN in the denomination of INR 1,000 and INR 500 for a sum of INR 21,000 out of the money sought to be deposited. The bank filed a complaint with Police, who took the man into custody. Police said the man revealed during questioning that a 29-year-old woman from Bangladesh residing in his house in the village had given him the money and asked him to deposit in the account. Based on this, the trio was arrested and cases registered against them under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Sections 489(A) (counterfeiting currency notes or bank notes) and 489 (C) (possession of forged or counterfeit currency notes or bank notes).
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Unidentified militants, on March 12, lobbed a hand grenade outside a wine store in Rongjeng in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. . The store owner has denied receiving any extortion demand.
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Unidentified militants, on March 12, lobbed a hand grenade outside a wine store in Rongjeng in East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. . The store owner has denied receiving any extortion demand.
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The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif, on March 12 said fleeing terrorists will be chased and eliminated as there was no place for them to hide now, reports The News. The Army Chief reaffirmed the commitment to eliminate all terr
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The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif, on March 12 said fleeing terrorists will be chased and eliminated as there was no place for them to hide now, reports The News. The Army Chief reaffirmed the commitment to eliminate all terrorists and rid Pakistan of all types of terrorism. The COAS, who along with Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt, visited the North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and said that the ongoing Operation Zarb-e-Azb would not stop till the job was finished. They reviewed the progress of the Operation Zarb-e-Azb and future operational plans besides meeting troops, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa tweeted on the social media. During the briefing, they were informed that a new level of unity had been achieved during the Operation Zarb-e-Azb while efficacy of air power with ground operations was appreciated. Terrorists are being chased and hit and there was no place for them to hide, they were told. The COAS directed all the commanders and civil agencies to prepare a plan for dignified return of internally displaced persons (IDPs).The return will commence on March 17 from the South Waziristan Agency (SWA) and on March 31 from the North Waziristan Agency (NWA).
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March - 12 
Appreciating the Sindh Rangers for their commitment to restore normality in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh a day after they raided the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) headquarters Nine-Zero, Corps Commander Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar on M
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Appreciating the Sindh Rangers for their commitment to restore normality in Karachi, provincial capital of Sindh a day after they raided the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) headquarters Nine-Zero, Corps Commander Lieutenant General Naveed Mukhtar on March 12 said that the ongoing targeted operation will continue till the elimination of the last criminal and target killer, reports The News. He said the operation should continue till the port city was purged of terrorists and criminals. In a detailed briefing, Deputy General Rangers Major General Bilal Akbar informed the Corps Commander that the operation was conducted on March 11, 2015, after confirmed information about the presence of alleged criminals, target killers and anti-social elements along with a heavy cache of arms and ammunition. He said the Rangers, in compliance with the Supreme Court’s orders, arrested the absconding criminals sentenced to death for their involvement in targeted killings, while prohibited weapons were recovered from the Khursheed Begum Memorial Hall and surrounding offices and houses. The statement further maintained that those arrested, including the 26 alleged target killers wanted for more than 50 killings, were presented before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on March 12, while 27 others were designated in various FIRs. “Preventive detention as well as joint investigation of individuals is also being procured. The arrested individuals as well as the seized weapons would be handed over to the city police,” it said.
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Islamabad High Court (IHC) on March 13 (today) ordered the release of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and alleged mastermind of November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, declaring his detention illegal, re
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Islamabad High Court (IHC) on March 13 (today) ordered the release of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and alleged mastermind of November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attacks, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, declaring his detention illegal, reports The Express Tribune. The notification which was issued by Islamabad’s District Administration was termed as null and void by Justice Noorul Haq on March 13. Lakhvi’s lawyer Rizwan Abbasi had put forth arguments pertaining to the case, objecting that all of the statements related to the case were in Hindi language. The Islamabad Deputy Commissioner had issued Lakhvi’s detention orders under the Maintenance of Public Order on December 18, 2014 immediately after he was granted post-arrest bail by An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC). Since then it has been extended thrice.
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Six more Baloch Republican Army (BRA) terrorists were killed and a huge quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered on the second day of the operation carried out by the Frontier Corps (FC) in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District on March 12, reports
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Six more Baloch Republican Army (BRA) terrorists were killed and a huge quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered on the second day of the operation carried out by the Frontier Corps (FC) in Pirkoh area of Dera Bugti District on March 12, reports The News. Around 1,000 troops backed by helicopters took part in the operation. “Security forces have killed at least 13 militants who were hiding in the gas field when they refused to surrender,” said a FC spokesman Manzoor Ahmed. There was no loss on security forces side, he added. Provincial Home Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the militants were members of the BRA. “We have evidence that they were members of the BRA and were terrorists,” he said, adding, “We took this action for peace in the region and we will act against the miscreants wherever we get an information about them.”
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The Lashkar-i-Islam (LI) led by Mangal Bagh has merged itself into the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) under a reorganisation planned by militants, Dawn reports on March 13. According to a statement issued by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) ‘spokesman’ Ehsanu
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The Lashkar-i-Islam (LI) led by Mangal Bagh has merged itself into the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) under a reorganisation planned by militants, Dawn reports on March 13. According to a statement issued by Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) ‘spokesman’ Ehsanullah Ehsan on March 12, the reorganised TTP would consist of members of his group, LI and the remaining of the TTP. The head of the new set-up was yet to be named, he added. The TTP disintegrated last year after a group led by Omar Khalid Khurasani based in Mohmand Agency revolted against Mullah Fazlullah and formed his own faction with the name of JuA. Ehsanullah Ehsan congratulated what he called “Mujahideen of Pakistan” on the unification of militant groups. He said the decision was taken at a meeting attended by Mullah Fazlullah, Omar Khalid Khurasani and Mangal Bagh. Ehsan said an organising committee had been formed to constitute a central supreme Shura (Council) and an organising body. Militants announced the unification at a time when Security Forces (SFs) are making significant gains against them in military operations in North Waziristan and Khyber Agency which were once considered their strong bastions.
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The other death row convict, Muhammad Sajid, had killed a woman Khursheed Bibi and wounded her husband Azhar, on March 12, 2000, over a personal feud. He was awarded death sentence by an ATC court in Faisalabad, on March 30, 2001. Sajid's petitions w
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The other death row convict, Muhammad Sajid, had killed a woman Khursheed Bibi and wounded her husband Azhar, on March 12, 2000, over a personal feud. He was awarded death sentence by an ATC court in Faisalabad, on March 30, 2001. Sajid's petitions were also turn downed by the superior courts and his mercy appeal had also been rejected by the President.
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The Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on March 12 that the terrorism is the common enemy of Pakistan and Afghanistan, requiring common endeavors to get it defeated, reports The News. “Pakistan is determined to eliminate terrorism at the earliest
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The Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif said on March 12 that the terrorism is the common enemy of Pakistan and Afghanistan, requiring common endeavors to get it defeated, reports The News. “Pakistan is determined to eliminate terrorism at the earliest by exploiting all available resources. Building stable and cooperative relations with all the countries in the region, including Afghanistan, is part of our vision of a peaceful neighborhood and region,” he said while talking to Afghan Minister for Refugees and Repatriation Sayed Hussain Alemi Balkhi, who called on him at the PM House. Nawaz said with the change of leadership in Afghanistan, the two countries had started a historic new phase in their bilateral relations, agreeing to overcome the past and building a forward-looking relationship based on mutual trust. “Our focus is on enhanced political engagement, security and counter-terrorism cooperation, trade and economic partnership, and regional cooperation. Both the countries have paid a very heavy price at the hands of terrorism and now we have launched the Operation Zarb-e-Azb, which has broken the backbone of terrorist network in the country,” he said. “We have a commitment not to allow territories to be used against each other,” he said, adding, “Pakistan is in favour of an Afghan-owned and Afghan-led peace and reconciliation process.”
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Two more death row prisoners, identified as Akhtar and Muhammad Sajid, were executed in Faisalabad Central Jail on March 13 (today), reports Dawn. Akhtar and Sajid, had been found guilty in separate offences of murder. Anti-terrorism Court (ATC), Fai
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Two more death row prisoners, identified as Akhtar and Muhammad Sajid, were executed in Faisalabad Central Jail on March 13 (today), reports Dawn. Akhtar and Sajid, had been found guilty in separate offences of murder. Anti-terrorism Court (ATC), Faisalabad had awarded death sentence to Akhtar in 2001. He had intruded into a house on December 10, 1999 and attempted to rape a woman. The culprit also stabbed to death the father-in-law of the victim named Manzoor, who had offered resistance to the culprit. The appeals of the convict had already been rejected by the Lahore High Court and the Supreme Court. His mercy appeal was also turned down by the president.
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Two persons were killed and eight others were injured during firing at a checkpoint jointly manned by the Police and Army near Gora Qabristan on University Road of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the morning of March 12, rep
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Two persons were killed and eight others were injured during firing at a checkpoint jointly manned by the Police and Army near Gora Qabristan on University Road of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the morning of March 12, reports The Express Tribune. Cantonment Superintendent of Police (SP) Rana Umar Farooq said that an attacker armed with a TT Pistol fired at a sentry manning the post. “It was rush hour and the check post was crowded with lots of vehicles so a passer-by was killed along with the attacker while eight others sustained injuries.” The SP said the identity of the deceased attacker was yet to be established as no ID card or any other document to identify him was found. “He walked to the check post and did not come in any vehicle,” Farooq informed.
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March - 12 
Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) during a meeting of the ruling parties held at the Prime Minister Sushil Koirala's official residence in Kathmandu on March 12 decided to hold 'decisive talks' with
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Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) during a meeting of the ruling parties held at the Prime Minister Sushil Koirala's official residence in Kathmandu on March 12 decided to hold 'decisive talks' with the 30-party alliance led by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) by March 13 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. They concluded that they would not wait the opposition alliance for a long period in the name of consensus. The parties also decided to resume talks regarding issues of the constitution from the point the parleys between the ruling and the opposition parties derailed on January 19. Meanwhile, a meeting of senior leaders of NC and UCPN-M on March 12 agreed to seek accord on key contentious issues of the new constitution before March 15, reports Kantipur Online. Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, NC Vice-president Ram Chandra Poudel, two ministers from the party, the UPCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda and senior leader Baburam Bhattarai attended the meeting.
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Police in a drive recovered 12 crude bombs from Jatamrul village in Atrai sub-District of Naogaon District on March 13, during the ongoing indefinite transport blockade enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance, reports
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Police in a drive recovered 12 crude bombs from Jatamrul village in Atrai sub-District of Naogaon District on March 13, during the ongoing indefinite transport blockade enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance, reports The Daily Star. Later, Police arrested three persons in connection with the incident. Police said that the crude bombs might have been kept there for carrying out subversive activities in the area.
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Police on March 12 arrested KM Ziauddin Fahad, chief coordinator of the publicity wing of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) that vehemently opposed the Liberation of Bangladesh in 1971, reports The Daily Star. Fah
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Police on March 12 arrested KM Ziauddin Fahad, chief coordinator of the publicity wing of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) that vehemently opposed the Liberation of Bangladesh in 1971, reports The Daily Star. Fahad was arrested from his sister's house at Comilla Cadet College in Comilla District. The Police said that Fahad is also editorial administrator of Basherkella, a Facebook page that supports war criminals, propagates religious extremism and often attacks the state machineries through its posts. Fahad had been using different social media platforms to spread propaganda against the country's VIPs and renowned personalities, and also against the Police, the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and the international war crimes tribunals.
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State Minister for Home Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal told Parliament on March 12 that the Government is planning to form a separate force to combat terrorism in the country, reports The Daily Star. He said “Counter-terrorism battalion will be formed soon.
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State Minister for Home Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal told Parliament on March 12 that the Government is planning to form a separate force to combat terrorism in the country, reports The Daily Star. He said “Counter-terrorism battalion will be formed soon. There are counter terrorism forces in different countries in the world. We are planning to do so.” He said this replying to questions from treasury bench members Tarana Halim and Fazilatunnesa Bappi.
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British writer-filmmaker Callum Macrae has urged Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to "show courage and commitment" in pushing Sri Lanka to address war crimes ahead of his visit to Colombo, reports The Times of India on March 13. Macrae said "
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British writer-filmmaker Callum Macrae has urged Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi to "show courage and commitment" in pushing Sri Lanka to address war crimes ahead of his visit to Colombo, reports The Times of India on March 13. Macrae said "(The Sri Lankan Government should) allow a genuinely independent international process of justice - something which can command support and trust of all communities of Sri Lanka." The filmmaker, who took the picture showing Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) 'chief' Velupillai Prabhakaran's son eating a snack before he was shot dead and helped expose war crimes, said he wants to persuade Modi to intervene. Macrae recently released a Sinhala version of his award winning documentary, 'No Fire Zone' that has been nominated for the Emmy Award. India has refused visa to Macrae and certification for his film for screening, explaining in part it might "strain friendly relations with Sri Lanka". Macrae called New Delhi's attitude a cause of concern. "The refusing of a certificate on the openly political grounds...was a shameful episode - as was, quite frankly, the refusal to grant me visa,'' he said. "Now that both the Government in Sri Lanka and the Government in India have changed, I hope that the certification will be granted and that when I re-apply for a visa, it too will be granted.''
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President Maithripala Sirisena on March 12, said that Sri Lanka does not want "any outsiders" in its domestic inquiry into alleged atrocities committed against the Tamil Tigers during the last stages of the country's civil war, reports DNA. "We are r
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President Maithripala Sirisena on March 12, said that Sri Lanka does not want "any outsiders" in its domestic inquiry into alleged atrocities committed against the Tamil Tigers during the last stages of the country's civil war, reports DNA. "We are ready to get advice and their opinions for the inquiry, but I don't think we need any outsiders because we have all the sources for this," Sirisena said. This implies the United Nations (UN) investigators will not be able to participate in the domestic inquiry that the new government plans to set up within a month into the alleged war crimes committed during the nearly three decade-long military operations that crushed the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in 2009. Sirisena's comments came a day before Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi's visit to the country, the first by an Indian premier in 28 years. Modi will also be the first Indian PM to travel to Jaffna in the Northern Province, the former bastion of The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He is also expected to press the new Government for an early reconciliation with the minority Tamils. Colombo Page adds that President Maithripala Sirisena said he hopes to set up a special investigative commission within a month to inquire into the alleged war crimes committed during the last phase of the country's civil war. President Sirisena said an investigative commission will be appointed legally and it will be tasked with identifying what needs to be done to probe the alleged violations. If the commission found anyone guilty of committing war crimes they will be punished according to the country's law, Mr. Sirisena said.
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) splinter group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) confirmed on March 12, that two of its key ‘commanders’, Maulana Shakeel Ahmed Haqqani, alias Qari Shakeel, and Dr Tariq Ali, alias Abu Obaidah al-Islamabadi, had been killed alon
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) splinter group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) confirmed on March 12, that two of its key ‘commanders’, Maulana Shakeel Ahmed Haqqani, alias Qari Shakeel, and Dr Tariq Ali, alias Abu Obaidah al-Islamabadi, had been killed along with two other men in Nangarhar Province of Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. In a statement released, the group’s ‘spokesperson’ Ehsanullah Ehsan blames the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) for their deaths and he warned that the group will exact revenge. Maulana Haqqani was a key commander of JuA who the authorities blamed for high-profile attacks in Mohmand agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three unidentified militants, including two suspected militants belonging to I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) and another suspected Muslim Tiger Force of Assam (MTFA) milit
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three unidentified militants, including two suspected militants belonging to I.K. Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) and another suspected Muslim Tiger Force of Assam (MTFA) militant, in Kokrajhar District on March 13, reports The Telegraph.
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A 48-hour general strike was called by All-Manipur Minorities Students Union (AMMSU) on March 13 against the killing of Epham Salman Khan in the March 11, 2015 bomb blast, reports The Times of India.
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A 48-hour general strike was called by All-Manipur Minorities Students Union (AMMSU) on March 13 against the killing of Epham Salman Khan in the March 11, 2015 bomb blast, reports The Times of India.
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A court in Kolkata (West Bengal) on March 13 extended till March 27, 2015 the judicial custody of all 17 accused including Mufazzal Haque alias Laden in the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast case, reports webindia123.com. All the 17 accused were presen
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A court in Kolkata (West Bengal) on March 13 extended till March 27, 2015 the judicial custody of all 17 accused including Mufazzal Haque alias Laden in the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast case, reports webindia123.com. All the 17 accused were presented before the court of Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Biswarup Seth on the expiry of their respective juridical custody. On the plea by the prosecution, the court remanded them to further judicial custody for 14 days till March 27.
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A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and four others were injured during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Sargaon village in Gumla District on March 13, reports The Times of India. Unconfirmed reports, however, said four more Maoists were killed b
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A CPI-Maoist cadre was killed and four others were injured during an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Sargaon village in Gumla District on March 13, reports The Times of India. Unconfirmed reports, however, said four more Maoists were killed but Police did not confirm the report. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), operations, Pawan Kumar Singh, and Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Mohammad Arshi led two teams of forces to Sargaon village in Chainpur near Jharkhand-Chhattisgarh border after Police got information that top Maoist leader Deokumar Singh alias Arvindji was holding a meeting with his core team in the hills. "Maoists started firing at our team when they approached the hills. Our forces launched a far stronger retaliatory fire which killed one and injured at least four of them," said Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) Inspector General of Police (IG) RK Mishra. "We have seized one rifle, a hand grenade, 150 live cartridges, huge quantity of food grain and several utensils from the Maoist camp," said Lohardaga Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Ratan, who is in-charge of Gumla.
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on March 13 stressed on the need to strengthen the internal security apparatus of the State by upgrading Police Stations, reports The Shillong Times. Stating that the State Government has sanctioned new Police Stations, th
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on March 13 stressed on the need to strengthen the internal security apparatus of the State by upgrading Police Stations, reports The Shillong Times. Stating that the State Government has sanctioned new Police Stations, the Chief Minister admitted that the Police Stations in the state were not commensurate to the growing challenges and therefore Government has decided to upgrade them. According to him, as per the suggestion of the Union Government the strengthening of police stations would be taken up in a phased manner and it would start with Garo Hills in the first phase followed by Eastern Range. He also asserted the mushrooming of several rebel outfits in Garo Hills region, and stated that Government came up with the idea of raising Special Force-10 which will have strength of more than 1800 police personnel.
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Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam said on March 13 that out of the 23 persons who were wounded in the blast on March 11, 2015, six are still critical, reports The Sangai Express.
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Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Gaikhangam said on March 13 that out of the 23 persons who were wounded in the blast on March 11, 2015, six are still critical, reports The Sangai Express.
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Government of India (GoI) is unlikely to extend cease-fire (CF) with the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) as it finds the top leaders of the outfit did not care about Nagas in India, provides shelter to anti-Indian
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Government of India (GoI) is unlikely to extend cease-fire (CF) with the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) as it finds the top leaders of the outfit did not care about Nagas in India, provides shelter to anti-Indian insurgent groups in its domain and also “happily settled in Myanmar”, reported Nagaland Post on March 13. The year-long cease-fire agreement with the NSCN-K is scheduled to expire on April 29, 2015. Sources said that the Union Government has been “extremely unhappy” over the inordinate delay in reaching a final settlement to the 17-year long marathon peace talks with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM). It was in this context, that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) was likely to reject any more extension of cease-fire agreement with NSCN-K. GoI also believed to be upset over a report that other insurgent groups such as Peoples liberation Army (PLA), IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) leader Biswamohan were “getting shelter and allowed to roam freely in the Khaplang domain in Myanmar.” A senior intelligence official stated that in India they roam freely under garb of cease-fire agreement and at the same time hobnob with anti-Indian terrorists in Myanmar. This dubious role can’t be allowed any more. This Government means business and it will not allow any such misadventure.” Apex student’s body of the Lotha community, Kyong Students’ Union (KSU), has apprised the Deputy Commissioner, Wokha, to devise a pro-active and pragmatic policy with regard to Inner Line Permit (ILP) to control influx of illegal immigrants in the District, reports Nagaland Post on March 13.
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Jharkhand Jaguar troopers and CRPF personnel busted two artificial bunkers of Maoists on Jhumra Hill in Gomia block of Bokaro District on March 13, reports The Times of India. Police seized grenades, live cartridges, can bombs and other items hidden
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Jharkhand Jaguar troopers and CRPF personnel busted two artificial bunkers of Maoists on Jhumra Hill in Gomia block of Bokaro District on March 13, reports The Times of India. Police seized grenades, live cartridges, can bombs and other items hidden by the Maoist in the forest. Commenting on the matter, Bokaro SP A. Vijaylaxmi said they launched a search operation following intelligence inputs about movement of a Maoist squad headed by its leader, Santosh Mahto. "We have recovered two hand grenades, 10 kilograms cane bomb, live cartridges of AK-47 and Insas rifles besides naxal literature," said Vijaylaxmi.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on March 13 proposed setting up of a Central Command Centre in Bangalore to deal with acts of terror. It is expected to not only help in quick dissemination of information but also facilitate concerted action, re
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on March 13 proposed setting up of a Central Command Centre in Bangalore to deal with acts of terror. It is expected to not only help in quick dissemination of information but also facilitate concerted action, reports New Indian Express. “It will be very helpful to have a command centre. While we have to wait and see what the command centre does and how the intelligence gathering will be done, the fact that the Government has recognised terror-related activities as a concern is in itself a big and positive step. With recognition will come action,” a senior Police Officer stated.
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Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on March 13 blamed the "political instability" was contributing to the increasing militancy and insurgency problem in the state, reports Outlook. He stated that "Political instability is also equally responsible.
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Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on March 13 blamed the "political instability" was contributing to the increasing militancy and insurgency problem in the state, reports Outlook. He stated that "Political instability is also equally responsible. Meghalaya was subjected to lot of instability and we as politicians should also take the blame for creating such instability”. According to him, instability was the root cause, which led to the delay in signing of the peace settlement with Achik National Volunteer Council and the Breakaway faction of ANVC (ANVC-B). He also added that due to long-drawn negotiation for arriving at the peace settlement, many splinter groups of the ANVC were formed, including Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and A'chik Songna An'pachakgipa Kotok (ASAK). He also added that many youths who join militant outfits in the Garo Hills region come from Assam and Bangladesh.
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Mizoram Government has chalked out a roadmap for resumption of repatriation of Brus lodged in the six relief camps in neighbouring North Tripura District, reports The Shillong Times. They also submitted a proposal for expenses of over INR 6.8 million
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Mizoram Government has chalked out a roadmap for resumption of repatriation of Brus lodged in the six relief camps in neighbouring North Tripura District, reports The Shillong Times. They also submitted a proposal for expenses of over INR 6.8 million for the purpose. In regard to the increase of the rehabilitation and resettlement package from INR 85000 to INR 150000 as demanded by the Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum (MBDPF), State Additional Secretary for Home Lalbiakzama stated that they should submit the demand to the Government of India (GoI) and not the State Government.
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on March 13, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Moirangthem Basanta alias Rakesh Singh from Chairel Khongnang Leikai in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express.
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on March 13, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant, identified as Moirangthem Basanta alias Rakesh Singh from Chairel Khongnang Leikai in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express.
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One People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre, identified as Janeshwar Gope, surrendered before Khunti District Police on March 13, reports The Times of India. Gope was wanted in more than eight cases including cases of murder and kidnapping
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One People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) cadre, identified as Janeshwar Gope, surrendered before Khunti District Police on March 13, reports The Times of India. Gope was wanted in more than eight cases including cases of murder and kidnapping
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Pakistan Rangers on March 13 violated ceasefire along the International Border (IB) in Samba District resorting to unprovoked firing at a Border Security Force (BSF) outpost, reports Times of India. A senior Police officer said "Pakistan Rangers fire
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Pakistan Rangers on March 13 violated ceasefire along the International Border (IB) in Samba District resorting to unprovoked firing at a Border Security Force (BSF) outpost, reports Times of India. A senior Police officer said "Pakistan Rangers fired three rounds of automatic gunfire at the BSF border outpost from their Hussain border outpost in Ramgarh sector of Samba District overnight. The incident occurred at 10.08pm on March 13. The BSF did not retaliate".
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Police on March 13, arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), identified as Rongsai Nokrek Marak, from Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. He was arrested from Police Bazar with a brand n
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Police on March 13, arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF), identified as Rongsai Nokrek Marak, from Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. He was arrested from Police Bazar with a brand new lap top and he revealed that that he was sent by AMEF cadres to purchase the lap top and other articles for them to be delivered in Rongjeng in East Garo Hills. Later, the youth led the police to Lumparing where he was lodged and from where a brand new folding tent was found which was bought by him for AMEF.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) militants and a linkman on March 13, from Kashiabari village in Kokrajhar District, reports The Times of India. One 7.62 mm SLR with magazine, 20 cartridges of 7.62 mm ammun
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) militants and a linkman on March 13, from Kashiabari village in Kokrajhar District, reports The Times of India. One 7.62 mm SLR with magazine, 20 cartridges of 7.62 mm ammunition, two country-made pistols and a hand-grenade, among other things were recovered from their possession. One rebel has been identified as Sonyram Soren, the right-hand man of Framjeet, alias Dadiya, NSLA area 'commander' of Kashiabari. The other two are Shivlal Hembrom and Dhub Kisku. The linkman has been identified as Roshan Murmu. The Sentinel reported on March 13 that NSLA is trying to regroup. The NSLA has been blamed for several kidnappings and extortion drives in Alipurduar and Coochbehar areas of West Bengal. An Army official stated, “We have observed heightened activities of Adivasi militants. Security forces are working to nip these in the bud.” NSLA is a splinter group of another tribal outfit Adivasi People’s Army (APA), active among plantation workers in Bodoland Territorial Council (BTAD).
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Security personnel had a narrow escape as a landmine planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest road in Gochhapada area of Kandhamal District was detected and defused by them on March 13, reports The Business Standard.
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Security personnel had a narrow escape as a landmine planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a forest road in Gochhapada area of Kandhamal District was detected and defused by them on March 13, reports The Business Standard. The landmine weighing about 7 kilogram was kept in an aluminium container. The landmine was detected when Central Reserve Police Forces (CRPF) personnel and District Policemen were carrying out a combing operation in the Maoist-hit forest area.
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SFs arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Wangkhem Bisma alias Jiban Singh (30), at Langjing area in Imphal West District on March 13.
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SFs arrested a People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Wangkhem Bisma alias Jiban Singh (30), at Langjing area in Imphal West District on March 13.
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SFs arrested a People’s Revolutionary Army of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre,’ Private’ Moirangthem Basanta alias Rocket (35), at Chairel in Thoubal District on March 13.
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SFs arrested a People’s Revolutionary Army of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre,’ Private’ Moirangthem Basanta alias Rocket (35), at Chairel in Thoubal District on March 13.
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SFs arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Nahakpam Maipaksana Meitei alias Luwang, from an unspecified location in Imphal East District on March 13, reports The Sangai Express.
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SFs arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant, identified as Nahakpam Maipaksana Meitei alias Luwang, from an unspecified location in Imphal East District on March 13, reports The Sangai Express.
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre attacked a site of Dhibra mica mines under Lokaynayanpur Police Station limits of Giridih District on March 13 and killed the manager, identified as Shyam Rout (35), and injured his aide an
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre attacked a site of Dhibra mica mines under Lokaynayanpur Police Station limits of Giridih District on March 13 and killed the manager, identified as Shyam Rout (35), and injured his aide and thrashed all the 10 labourers, reports The Times of India. "They torched two vehicles and warned them of more attacks if they do not stop the work. It appears that the Maoists had sought levy from the contractor. An investigation has been launched into the case," Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) headquarters Vijay Ashish Kujur said.
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The Sentinel on March 13 reported that militants have been using China made hand grenades. The grenades are smuggled from the international gun runners from Moreh in Manipur and Namphalong in Myanmar. These are stuffed inside fish cans, pumpkins and
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The Sentinel on March 13 reported that militants have been using China made hand grenades. The grenades are smuggled from the international gun runners from Moreh in Manipur and Namphalong in Myanmar. These are stuffed inside fish cans, pumpkins and other vegetables which are brought from Namphalong. Sources said that only some explosives and hand guns are brought through the highway. However the bulk is brought through the mountain bridle paths.
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The Shillong Times reported on March 13 that the involvement of United Liberation Front (ULFA) in physical and logistics aids to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in March 10, 2015 ambush at Panda reserve, South Garo Hills has been virtually ascer
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The Shillong Times reported on March 13 that the involvement of United Liberation Front (ULFA) in physical and logistics aids to Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in March 10, 2015 ambush at Panda reserve, South Garo Hills has been virtually ascertained, stated a Police official . He also added that couple of cadres involved in the ambush have been identified. Police also pointed out that GNLA senior cadres along with ULFA cadres who function
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March - 13 
Almost 275 schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are non-functional due to a lack of staff, land disputes and security issues, revealed a report compiled by Government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working for education in the Province, repo
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Almost 275 schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are non-functional due to a lack of staff, land disputes and security issues, revealed a report compiled by Government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) working for education in the Province, reports Dawn. According to the report, 15 schools are closed or non-functional in KP’s Nowshera District, 17 schools in Mardan District, seven in Swabi District, seven, including five girls schools, in Peshawar, 40 in Mansehra, 37 in Swat and 14 in Buner District. Likewise, 23 schools are closed in Haripur, 20 in Upper and Lower Dir, eight in Bannu, four each in Dera Ismail Khan, Kohat, Shangrila, Tank and Karak, eleven in Hangu, two in Chitral, six in Battagram and three in Torghar. According to the documents, as compared to the 115 boys schools, more than 160 girls schools, including primary, middle and high, are non-functional across the province. According to the Education Department, more than 3,000 educational institutions were destroyed in earthquakes, floods and acts of terrorism in the Province. It also said that majority of these schools have no boundary walls.
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An unnamed Police Official of the investigation wing on March 13 said that the Lahore Police has received the geo-fencing information of the suicide bomb blast outside Police headquarters at Qila Gujjar Singh in Lahore District on February 17, 2015,
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An unnamed Police Official of the investigation wing on March 13 said that the Lahore Police has received the geo-fencing information of the suicide bomb blast outside Police headquarters at Qila Gujjar Singh in Lahore District on February 17, 2015, which revealed that attackers were receiving instructions from militants in Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. The official said that after the bomb blast the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) carried out the geo-fencing of the crime scene which revealed that the terrorists had been in the Qila Gujjar Singh area for two days and were in contact with an outfit in Afghanistan from whom they were taking directions. “The target of the terrorist was the Police lines which they failed to target with perfection,” he added. He added that 11 alleged terrorists are in police detention and we are interrogating them. The Provincial Police Chief confirmed that Police Lines was the intended target. “The bomber wanted to enter Police Lines but exploded prematurely,” Inspector General (IG) Punjab Mushtaq Ahmad Sukehra said. After failing to get into the Police Lines, the bomber detonated the explosives strapped to his body in front of a nearby multi-storey building that had offices of travel agencies.
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At least 48 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircraft targeted their hideouts in Kukikhel area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency
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At least 48 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircraft targeted their hideouts in Kukikhel area of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 13, reported The News. The sources said that Khajuri, Akakhel, Shalobar, Malikdinkhel, Kamarkhel, Qambarkhel and Sepah areas in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency had been cleared of militants.
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At least 58 suspects belonging to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) arrested from Nine Zero on March 11, 2015, were presented in an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on March 13, which granted remand of 32, reports Daily Times. Faisal alias Faisal Mota, wh
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At least 58 suspects belonging to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) arrested from Nine Zero on March 11, 2015, were presented in an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on March 13, which granted remand of 32, reports Daily Times. Faisal alias Faisal Mota, who was sentenced to death in the January 13, 2011, in the murder case of journalist Wali Khan Babar was also among the 58. Also, the ATC granted custody of Faisal Mota, Nadir Shah, Shabbir Mullah, and Amir Ali to Paposh Police on remand till 25 March, 2015. Additionally, Police have requested the remand of 26 suspects for 14 days.
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At least three gangsters, linked with Baba Ladla group and identified as Mohammad Hassam, Azhar alias Buddha, and Waseem Ahmad, were killed in retaliatory fire after the suspects opened fire on the Rangers in Rexer Lane of Lyari Town in Karachi, the
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At least three gangsters, linked with Baba Ladla group and identified as Mohammad Hassam, Azhar alias Buddha, and Waseem Ahmad, were killed in retaliatory fire after the suspects opened fire on the Rangers in Rexer Lane of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 13, reports The News. A Rangers official was injured in the exchange of gunfire. They were involved in 23 different cases of murder, extortion and kidnapping-for-ransom. The criminals had been running their network for over four years, said a Rangers spokesman.
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Rangers arrested 17 suspects as they carried out a search operation in residential apartments located in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 18 of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on March 13, reported The News.
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Rangers arrested 17 suspects as they carried out a search operation in residential apartments located in Gulistan-e-Jauhar Block 18 of Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on March 13, reported The News.
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Several religious parties on March 13 staged a sit-in organized by Tanzeemat-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat, an alliance of several parties representing the Barelvi School, at the Numaish traffic intersection on M.A. Jinnah Road in Jamshed Town against the Islamabad
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Several religious parties on March 13 staged a sit-in organized by Tanzeemat-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat, an alliance of several parties representing the Barelvi School, at the Numaish traffic intersection on M.A. Jinnah Road in Jamshed Town against the Islamabad High Court decision to uphold the death sentence of Malik Mumtaz Qadri in the then Punjab Governor Salman Taseer murder case, reports Dawn. The protesters demanded that the conviction of the self-confessed killer be reviewed.
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah while addressing the 87th passing-out parade of the Sindh Police Saeedabad Police Training College in Baldia Town on March 13 said that the ongoing targeted operation was launched in consultation with the MQM a
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Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah while addressing the 87th passing-out parade of the Sindh Police Saeedabad Police Training College in Baldia Town on March 13 said that the ongoing targeted operation was launched in consultation with the MQM and it had yielded positive results with regard to elimination of terrorism, targeted killing, kidnapping-for-ransom and extortion, reported Dawn. He said the country was passing through a crucial period and routine life in Sindh, Karachi in particular, had been virtually paralysed due to terrorism and lawlessness. He said that targeted killing, kidnapping for ransom, extortion and terrorism had emerged as a big challenge for the government. He claimed that the result of the government’s effective strategy and coordinated performance of the police and Rangers was evident from the fact that now there was not a single case of kidnapping-for-ransom, traders were not receiving any extortion slips and targeted killing had become almost nonexistent.
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March - 13 
The authorities have decided to shift 20 high profile prisoners from Central Jail Gilgit to different prisons in Punjab in the wake of February 27, 2015, jailbreak in Gilgit-Baltistan, reports Dawn. Sources said that three prisoners involved in June
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The authorities have decided to shift 20 high profile prisoners from Central Jail Gilgit to different prisons in Punjab in the wake of February 27, 2015, jailbreak in Gilgit-Baltistan, reports Dawn. Sources said that three prisoners involved in June 22-23, 2013, Nanga Parbat massacre were also among the 20 inmates, who would be shifted to Punjab jails. An unnamed official said that after the jailbreak incident Gilgit Police failed to arrest the runaway prisoners. “At least 900 security personnel are taking part in the search operation to trace the runaway prisoners,” he added. Currently 100 prisoners, including 20 sentenced to death by Anti-Terrorism Courts, are kept in the Gilgit jail. He said that the administration feared another jailbreak incident. “Despite security threats and challenges in the region, it is difficult to shift under-trial cases of terrorism from Gilgit-Baltistan to other areas of the country as appearance of witnesses in the courts in these cases is not easy due to long distance and security issues along Karakorum Highway,” he said.
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March - 13 
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on March 13 cancelled a detention order against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and alleged mastermind of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, paving the way for his release, reported
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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on March 13 cancelled a detention order against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and alleged mastermind of 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, paving the way for his release, reported The News. Justice Noorul Haq N Qureshi ordered that the petitioner be released immediately if he was not required in any other case. According to details, an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) granted post-arrest bail to Lakhvi against PKR one million sureties on December 18, 2014. Later, the Federal Government detained him under the Section 3 of Maintenance of Public Order (MPO), which was extended on January 18 and February 18 to 30 days each. Lakhvi had challenged his detention orders, making the Federation of Pakistan as respondent through the Ministry of Interior and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration. Justice Qureshi noted that the respondent’s apprehensions about the release of the petitioner were not substantive. “The allegations leveled have neither been substantiated by any material as required by the court nor the same have been appended to the reply submitted by the respondents,” said Justice Qureshi in the judgment. Soon after the court’s decision, New Delhi summoned Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit to lodge a strong protest against the release orders. Abdul Basit informed India that the trial of Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi was continuing and the judicial process should be allowed to take its course.“He may have been granted bail but as you know the trial continues; we are all working to complete the trial. Let the judicial process take its course,” Basit said. On the other hand, Pakistan's Foreign Office on March 13 also summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner to lodge protest for what it said unnecessarily highlighting the issue of release of Lakhvi, reports The News. A Government official said instead of creating hype and projecting the case in the media out of proportion India should behave diplomatically and express concern in diplomatic norms. The official while giving details of two important incidents, 2008 Mumbai terror attack and 2007 Samjhauta Express bombings, urged India to allow the judicial process to be completed. Meanwhile, the United States (US) on March 13 said that it was closely monitoring developments in Pakistan related to the release orders of Lakhvi, reports The News. “We are monitoring reports that an IHC judge suspended detention orders for the alleged Mumbai attack mastermind,” US State Department spokesperson, Jen Psaki said, adding, “For now he remains in prison.” She said that the US hoped Pakistan would keep its commitment to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai terrorist attacks to justice, but declined to speculate on the outcome of the ongoing legal process. “The Government of Pakistan has pledged its cooperation in bringing the perpetrators – financiers, and sponsors of the Mumbai terrorist attacks to justice and we urge Pakistan to follow through on that commitment,” said Psaki. “Pakistan is a critical partner in a fight against terrorism. We've certainly seen these reports (of a court granting bail to Lakhvi), but we can't speculate on the outcome of an ongoing legal process,” she added.
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The ruling and opposition parties on March 13 started fresh negotiations to seek consensus on the disputed issues with a view to wrapping up the prolonged constitution writing process by May 29, 2015, the Republic Day, reports ekantipur.com. Before s
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The ruling and opposition parties on March 13 started fresh negotiations to seek consensus on the disputed issues with a view to wrapping up the prolonged constitution writing process by May 29, 2015, the Republic Day, reports ekantipur.com. Before sitting for formal negotiations on the disputes, mainly the names and borders of Federal States, the parties held discussions in two groups. Top leaders from both the fronts reviewed their previous positions and discussed possible ways to arrive at a conclusion. The ruling Nepali Congress (NC) met Madhes-centric parties while coalition partner Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) had an interaction with the third largest party, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), in a bid to seek consensus on federalism.
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March - 13 
Appearing before the media for the first time since January 19, 2015, at her Gulshan office in Dhaka city, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on March 13 said that the ongoing anti-Government movement will continue unti
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Appearing before the media for the first time since January 19, 2015, at her Gulshan office in Dhaka city, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia on March 13 said that the ongoing anti-Government movement will continue until it reaches a logical conclusion, reports The Daily Star. Reading out a statement to journalists, the BNP chief reiterated that the present political crisis can be overcome only through an election under a non-party caretaker administration.
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March - 13 
Police arrested 15 activists of BNP-JeI in Chittagong city of Chittagong District for their alleged involvement in anarchic activities, reports The Daily Star.
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Police arrested 15 activists of BNP-JeI in Chittagong city of Chittagong District for their alleged involvement in anarchic activities, reports The Daily Star.
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March - 13 
Police arrested Wahidul Mondol (50), a ‘regional leader’ of Biplabi Communist Party (BCP) from Poilanpur village in Harinakundu sub-District of Jhenidah District on March 13, reports The Daily Star.
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Police arrested Wahidul Mondol (50), a ‘regional leader’ of Biplabi Communist Party (BCP) from Poilanpur village in Harinakundu sub-District of Jhenidah District on March 13, reports The Daily Star.
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March - 13 
Seven persons were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 13, reports The Daily Star. In Chapainawabganj District, three Policemen and a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS)
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Seven persons were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide nonstop blockade on March 13, reports The Daily Star. In Chapainawabganj District, three Policemen and a cadre of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), were injured in a clash between the law enforcers and ICS cadres in Shibtala area. The injured persons are Sub-Inspector Monirul Islam, Constables Rasheduzzaman and Mohammad Babul injured; and ICS cadre Jibon Ali. In Dhaka city, three passengers suffered burn injuries when alleged blockaders hurled a patrol bomb on a long-haul bus in Savar area. The injured bus passengers are Sumon Sheikh (25), Abdur Rahim (50) and Akkas Ali (70).
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March - 13 
A Sri Lankan court on March 13 released a former leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Sea Tiger women's wing on conational bail when she was produced in court, reports Colombo Page. Police spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Polic
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A Sri Lankan court on March 13 released a former leader of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) Sea Tiger women's wing on conational bail when she was produced in court, reports Colombo Page. Police spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ruwan Gunasekara said Colombo Additional Magistrate Aruni Attigala released the former LTTE leader Murugesu Jayaganesh Pakeerathy on a personal bail of LKR 200,000. The suspected LTTE leader was ordered to hand over her passport to the court and appear before a Police Station once a week. Earlier on March 3 the Police arrested Pakeerathy at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo while she was about to leave for France with her eight-year-old daughter. The authorities initially detained her for 72-hours pending investigations by the Terrorism Investigations Division (TID) and the detention was extended to 90 days under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.
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March - 13 
Balendran Jeyakumari, along with her then 13-year-old daughter, Vibushika, was arrested on March 13, 2014 in Kilinochchi for allegedly sheltering a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, named Gopi, who shot a Police Inspector in Kilinochchi
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Balendran Jeyakumari, along with her then 13-year-old daughter, Vibushika, was arrested on March 13, 2014 in Kilinochchi for allegedly sheltering a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre, named Gopi, who shot a Police Inspector in Kilinochchi during an arrest. Her daughter was handed over to Child Protection Services while the mother was sent to Boossa detention camp in Galle in Southern Province. The mother and daughter were active participants in most protests conducted by families of the disappeared in the Northern Province. Jeyakumari, who was detained for nearly a year without being charged, was released on conditional bail on March 10. Following Jeyakumari's release on bail, the Kilinochchi Magistrate's Court ordered the authorities to hand over Vibushika to her mother's custody.
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March - 13 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Sri Lanka on March 13, urged the Sri Lankan Government to ensure early and full implementation of the 13th Amendment and to go beyond that when finding a political solution, reports Daily News. "We
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Sri Lanka on March 13, urged the Sri Lankan Government to ensure early and full implementation of the 13th Amendment and to go beyond that when finding a political solution, reports Daily News. "We believe that early and full implementation of the 13th Amendment and going beyond it would contribute to this process," the Indian Prime Minister said at the Presidential Secretariat in the presence of the heads of the Sri Lankan Government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the fallen soldiers of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Colombo on March 13, adds The New Indian Express. He laid a wreath at the base of the tall column on which was inscribed the names of all the 1,500 Indian soldiers who were killed in the operations against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) between 1987 and 1990.
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March - 14 
A People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI)-a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-cadre, identified as Imanuel Hembrom, was arrested in Simdega District on March 14, reports The Business Standard. The Police found two r
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A People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI)-a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-cadre, identified as Imanuel Hembrom, was arrested in Simdega District on March 14, reports The Business Standard. The Police found two rifles and six bullets from his possession.
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March - 14 
An exchange of fire took place between the police and a group of suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on March 14 morning at Rewak area, outskirts of Baghmara in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. However, ther
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An exchange of fire took place between the police and a group of suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants on March 14 morning at Rewak area, outskirts of Baghmara in South Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. However, there was no casualty. Suspected GNLA militants had killed four Police personals in the District on March 10. It is yet to be known whether ‘commander in chief’ of GNLA Sohan Shira was part of the group of the militants engaged in firing.
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March - 14 
An unidentified Liberation of A’chik Elite Force (LAEF) militant was killed in an encounter with the Police at Chichotjeng village in North Garo Hills District on March 14 night, reports The Shillong Times. A constable S C Momin of 4th Meghalaya Poli
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An unidentified Liberation of A’chik Elite Force (LAEF) militant was killed in an encounter with the Police at Chichotjeng village in North Garo Hills District on March 14 night, reports The Shillong Times. A constable S C Momin of 4th Meghalaya Police (MLP) Battalion also received bullet injuries and was later shifted to Goalpara civil hospital in Assam where his condition is said to be stable. Police had recovered a 9mm pistol with 3 live rounds and three empty cases and eight empty cases of 6.75 mm ammo from the encounter site.
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March - 14 
Eleven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District on March 14, reports PTI. They were identified as Kursum Sankar (30), Kursum Aayti (28), Jaysingh Netam (28), Punem Mangu alias Mallesh (28),
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Eleven Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres surrendered before the Police in Bijapur District on March 14, reports PTI. They were identified as Kursum Sankar (30), Kursum Aayti (28), Jaysingh Netam (28), Punem Mangu alias Mallesh (28), Madvi Nanda alias Rajesh (30), Korsa Mangu alias Budram (27), Modiam Badru (22), Modiam Ramu alias Rakesh (22), Kursum Soma (35), Avlam Soma alias Sunil (35) and Oyam Sukku (26).
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March - 14 
Implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the flagship employment guarantee and poverty alleviation scheme introduced by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), is replete with instances of ghost workers,
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Implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), the flagship employment guarantee and poverty alleviation scheme introduced by the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), is replete with instances of ghost workers, fake job cards, non-existent schemes and siphoning-off public fund in fraudulent manner in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-affected Gaya District, reports The Times of India on March 15. Eleven job card holders of village Chabura under Konch block of the District deny having either worked or received any payment for MGNREGA work but their names appear on payment register of the panchayat (local self government institution). They allege, the local mukhiya (village headwoman), along with her husband and a section of government officials siphoned off INR four million on the basis of forged documents. Records show that 400 trees have been planted at Solara village graveyard under Paraiya block of the District. Besides tree plantation, a hand pump was also shown to have been installed. There is no trace of any tree or hand pump.
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March - 14 
It may be even more difficult to identify a genuine INR 500 note from a fake one as the currency being smuggled into India by inimical agencies is now a closer imitation of the original, Delhi Police have cautioned, The Times of India reports on Marc
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It may be even more difficult to identify a genuine INR 500 note from a fake one as the currency being smuggled into India by inimical agencies is now a closer imitation of the original, Delhi Police have cautioned, The Times of India reports on March 15. Officers of the Delhi Police Special Cell point to the role of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency in pushing through notes which have a greater resemblance to India's high denomination INR 500 and INR 1,000 notes. The officers said that they have been noticing for the past few months that differences between genuine and Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) were reducing and that around five such differences have actually disappeared. "The paper being used to make the fake notes is now more similar. The stiffness is almost the same. The security thread (in the right half) on fake notes also resembles that on the genuine currency. The watermark (the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi in light and shade) has also been nearly matched," an officer, stated. "The ISI has developed high quality FICN and is pumping these into India with the help of several syndicates. These notes are similar to the genuine ones and it is not easy for the common man to detect them, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Sanjeev Yadav said. Intelligence agencies are worried that despite some traditional routes of FICN smuggling being neutralized, the flow of counterfeit currency has not slowed.
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March - 14 
Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) clarified that they were not behind the bomb blast on March 11 which killed three and injured 21, reports Kanglaonline on March 15.
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Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) clarified that they were not behind the bomb blast on March 11 which killed three and injured 21, reports Kanglaonline on March 15.
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March - 14 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has offered to assist any team that will investigate the March 5 Dimapur lynching incident, reports Nagaland Post on March 15. NSCN-IM in a statement said "We are prepared to assist any inv
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has offered to assist any team that will investigate the March 5 Dimapur lynching incident, reports Nagaland Post on March 15. NSCN-IM in a statement said "We are prepared to assist any investigation team. The whole unfortunate incident should never have happened”. During the March 5 lynching incident, Sayed Farid Khan, an alleged rapist, was killed by a mob after it broke into the Dimapur Central jail. During the incident two NSCN-IM cadres also escaped from the Central jail.
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March - 14 
On March 14, two people were arrested and a huge cache of crude bombs and some firearms seized in Bardhaman District, reports indileak.com. During a combing operation Police made the seizures from a hideout in Belsore village. “We have seized around
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On March 14, two people were arrested and a huge cache of crude bombs and some firearms seized in Bardhaman District, reports indileak.com. During a combing operation Police made the seizures from a hideout in Belsore village. “We have seized around 200 crude bombs and a few country-made guns. Two people have been arrested,” a Police Officer said. The Police are examining if the incident has any links to the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast incident.
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March - 14 
Police on March 14 recovered 7,000 detonators, 3,000 explosives and 2,000 kg ammonium nitrate during raids conducted at Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts in Rohtas District, reports Business Standard. Superintendent of Police (SP
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Police on March 14 recovered 7,000 detonators, 3,000 explosives and 2,000 kg ammonium nitrate during raids conducted at Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideouts in Rohtas District, reports Business Standard. Superintendent of Police (SP) Shivdeep Lande said that Police had got a tip-off about the presence of around 60-65 Maoists in the forest area of Chunnhatta village under Nauhatta Police Station limits. When Police asked them to surrender after encircling them, the Maoists opened fire. Police returned fire, forcing the Maoists to retreat deep in the forest. One Maoist cadre was arrested during the operation.
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March - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant from Mahadeo in East Khasi Hills district on March 14, reports The Telegraph. "The suspect is from Drishti Rajkhowa's team and was involved in th
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspected United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant from Mahadeo in East Khasi Hills district on March 14, reports The Telegraph. "The suspect is from Drishti Rajkhowa's team and was involved in the ambush [March 10, South Garo Hills in which four policeman died]," said Lakador Syiem, the Superintendent of Police, South Garo Hills.
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March - 14 
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will desist from undertaking any "Rambo"-style operations in the Naxal-Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas even as the Standard Operating Procedures are being rejigged, said Prakash Mishra, the Director Ge
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will desist from undertaking any "Rambo"-style operations in the Naxal-Left Wing Extremism (LWE)-affected areas even as the Standard Operating Procedures are being rejigged, said Prakash Mishra, the Director General of CRPF, reports newsx.com on March 15. "We don't need to do Rambo-style operations... We don't want that. When we ask our boys to perform a task (in Naxal- affected areas), they do it with a prompt sincerity and hence it is our responsibility to see that they are safe," he added. He further said "We believe quality operations with specific intelligence should be the aim. I have already said all large operations where a large mobilisation of forces is required will need to get clearance from the headquarters." He also said that the SOPs in this regard were being "fine- tuned and rejigged".
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March - 14 
The Union Government has decided to complete the process of talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) within this year, and the leadership of the militant outfit has also agreed to the Government’s decision, reports The Assam Tr
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The Union Government has decided to complete the process of talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) within this year, and the leadership of the militant outfit has also agreed to the Government’s decision, reports The Assam Tribune on March 15. Meanwhile, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA), contrary to what has been reported in a section of the media, has not decided to withdraw the ceasefire agreement with the Khaplang faction of the NSCN (NSCN-K) reports The Assam Tribune on March 15. Sources, however, said that the Centre has expressed its displeasure to the NSCN-K leaders on the outfit extending help, directly or indirectly, to different militant groups of North East. The issue will be taken up again when formal meeting is held between the Centre and NSCN-K is held to discuss the issue of extending the ceasefire agreement.
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March - 14 
Troops of the Border Security Force's (BSF) 20 Battalion on March 14 apprehended a smuggler, identified as Saddam Hussain (20), from the Daulatpur Border Outpost (BOP) area in Malda District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 1,000,0
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Troops of the Border Security Force's (BSF) 20 Battalion on March 14 apprehended a smuggler, identified as Saddam Hussain (20), from the Daulatpur Border Outpost (BOP) area in Malda District along with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) of INR 1,000,000, reports The Times of India. The smuggler and the FICN have been handed over to the Police. So far, BSF's South Bengal Frontier seized FICN of face value of more than INR 36,81,500 and apprehended five smugglers in the year 2015.
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March - 14 
Defence lawyer Rizwan Abbasi said that Pakistan on March 14 again detained Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of 2008 Mumbai terror attack (also known as 26/11) Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi for one month after Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Marc
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Defence lawyer Rizwan Abbasi said that Pakistan on March 14 again detained Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of 2008 Mumbai terror attack (also known as 26/11) Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi for one month after Islamabad High Court (IHC) on March 13, 2015 ordered his release, reports The Times of India
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March - 14 
One person was killed and four others sustained injuries in an explosion in Orangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 14, reports The News. Rescue sources said the blast took place near Birohi Hotel, however, the nature of the
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One person was killed and four others sustained injuries in an explosion in Orangi Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 14, reports The News. Rescue sources said the blast took place near Birohi Hotel, however, the nature of the explosion was not ascertained yet.
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March - 14 
The Corps Commander Lieutenant General Hidayat-ur-Rehman on March 14 said that terrorist group Daish (also self-styled as the Islamic State) poses no threat to Pakistan, reports The News. General Hidayat said that there was no need to fret about Dais
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The Corps Commander Lieutenant General Hidayat-ur-Rehman on March 14 said that terrorist group Daish (also self-styled as the Islamic State) poses no threat to Pakistan, reports The News. General Hidayat said that there was no need to fret about Daish or its potential emergence in the country. General Hidayat rejected the notion that the terrorist group was silently spreading across the country, saying that the Army and Security Forces were in control of the situation. “For us it’s just a change of name, and there is no need for Pakistanis to worry. There are several defections in the Taliban now, which are becoming part of Daish. But we’re well aware of the situation and are able to tackle them effectively,” he said.
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March - 14 
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Abbasi unveiled on March 14 a programme for the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) of three tribal agencies, reports Dawn. The programme will be implemented from March 16. Governor Sardar
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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Abbasi unveiled on March 14 a programme for the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) of three tribal agencies, reports Dawn. The programme will be implemented from March 16. Governor Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Abbasi said in the first phase 40,500 families would go back to South Waziristan Agency (SWA), Khyber Agency and North Waziristan Agency (NWA). The Government would pay Rs 25,000 in cash and Rs 10,000 as transportation cost to each household. He said payment of cash grant to over 300,000 displaced families and compensation for damaged houses required PKR 80 billion, adding that some foreign donors had shown willingness to contribute in this regard. Sardar Mehtab termed the dislocation of a large number of people from FATA “a great human tragedy.” According to the breakdown, 2,500 families will return to Sarwakai and Sararogha tehsils (revenue unit) of SWA, 20,000 to Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency and 18,000 to Mir Ali tehsil of NWA. Repatriation to SWA will start on March 16, to Khyber on March 20 and to NWA on March 31. Villages and tehsils, where displaced families would return, have been identified. The Governor said 29 such villages in Mir Ali and Akakhel tribe- dominated area in Bara tehsil had been identified for the return process. Meanwhile, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has verified 310,729 IDP families from FATA. After the launch of the Operation Zarb-e-Azb, 101,788 families had left NWA and 86,107 had shifted from Khyber Agency in 2014. As many as 66,978 families had moved from SWA in 2009 and since then they are waiting for return to their homes. In reply to a question, the Governor said around 125,000 people of NWA had taken refuge in Afghanistan but most of them had returned to Pakistan via Kurram Agency. The authorities are facilitating tribal people coming back from Afghanistan.
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March - 14 
Unnamed official sources on March 14 stated that the Rangers’ raid on MQM's Nine-Zero headquarter is said to have seriously dented the alleged militant wing of the political party as the initial interrogations reveal that those arrested include head
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Unnamed official sources on March 14 stated that the Rangers’ raid on MQM's Nine-Zero headquarter is said to have seriously dented the alleged militant wing of the political party as the initial interrogations reveal that those arrested include head of the MQM's militant wing and a set of most dangerous target killers associated with the party, reported The News. According to sources the ammunition seized from Nine-Zero include United States (US) and German weapon together with a M4 rifle that is clearly embossed “Property of the US government” and lots of bullets used by NATO. These sources claim that the MQM leader Amir Khan, arrested during the raid, faces serious charges and alleged to have strong connection with the target killers and others, involved in heinous crimes, but arrested during the raid. However, MQM leader Wasay Jalil strongly denied that the MQM ever had any militant wing. He spoke high of Amir Khan and dubbed him as patriotic and law abiding citizen. About the weapons recovered, Jalil said the party did own weapon but all the arms and ammunitions were licensed.
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March - 14 
Former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in an International Conference on Education in Dubai said that the whole country does not want an international probe into the alleged war crimes committed during the 26-year long war wit
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Former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga in an International Conference on Education in Dubai said that the whole country does not want an international probe into the alleged war crimes committed during the 26-year long war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorists, reports Colombo Page on March 15. Kumaratunga has said that both the Sri Lankan people and its politicians found the calls for a United Nations (UN)-led international investigation "insulting" by implying that the country could not carry out its own. She said that Sri Lanka is united against an international investigation into alleged war crimes.
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March - 14 
Making a historic visit to Jaffna in Northern Province, a region once ravaged by strife, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on March 14 called for equitable development and respect for all citizens in Sri Lanka, seen as an oblique reference to
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Making a historic visit to Jaffna in Northern Province, a region once ravaged by strife, Indian Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on March 14 called for equitable development and respect for all citizens in Sri Lanka, seen as an oblique reference to Tamils who had suffered during the war between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and Security Forces (SFs), reports Daily Mirror. Winding up his public engagements on his two-day trip to the island with a hugely-symbolic visit to Tamil-dominated Jaffna, the first by an Indian Prime Minister, he said he was glad that it "is one to wipe tears from the eyes of those who suffered". The Prime Minister, who is also the second international leader to visit the region after Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK) David Cameron in 2013, handed over 27,000 new homes to Tamils who became homeless during the civil war. The houses were built with Indian assistance as part of India's efforts to help in the reconciliation process.
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March - 14 
Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran said that the Indian PM Narendra Modi had "planted a very positive idea" in the minds of those at the Central Government in Sri Lanka, reports The Hindu on March 15. PM Narendra Modi’s address at the
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Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran said that the Indian PM Narendra Modi had "planted a very positive idea" in the minds of those at the Central Government in Sri Lanka, reports The Hindu on March 15. PM Narendra Modi’s address at the Sri Lankan Parliament on March 13 was a message to Colombo on the need for greater devolution of powers, said C.V. Wigneswaran. After his brief meeting with Modi, Wigneswaran said “I hope the Central Government will take it upon themselves to change the Constitution in such a way that more and more powers will be given to the periphery”.
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March - 14 
The arrest at the Colombo Airport last week of a former woman ‘Sea Tiger’, Murugesu Jayaganesh Pakeerathy has exposed new global Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) financing networks with continued links in Sri Lanka, reports Sunday Observer on
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The arrest at the Colombo Airport last week of a former woman ‘Sea Tiger’, Murugesu Jayaganesh Pakeerathy has exposed new global Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) financing networks with continued links in Sri Lanka, reports Sunday Observer on March 15. The husband of Murugesu Jayaganesh Pakeerathy lives in France and is identified as the main financial controller of the LTTE’s diaspora-based global finance networks. The husband, Subramaniam Jayaganesh, is suspected to be still maintaining close ties with the former Tiger leader and key ‘banker’ Kumaran Pathmanathan alias ‘KP’ who was the LTTE’s main global funds coordinator. ‘KP’ currently lives in Sri Lanka following his arrest in Malaysia and controversial ‘rehabilitation’ by the previous regime despite many serious charges relating to terrorism arraigned against him. The sources said that the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID), which is currently questioning Murugesu found these international financial linkages. This has prompted a fresh probe into possible international LTTE financing networks that may still be linked with Colombo, Police sources said. Murugesu was arrested by TID officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo as she attempted to leave the country for France. Colombo Additional Magistrate Aruni Artigala granted bail to her on March 13. She has also been asked to report to the police station every fortnight. Meanwhile, the court case against KP, arising out of a petition filed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuṇa (JVP), will be taken up by Court of Appeal this week, adds Sunday Observer. At the last hearing, Justice Vijitha Malalagoda, asked for more information about KP’s global links.
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March - 14 
The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP) is to hand in an interim report regarding the missing persons' cases to the President Maithripala Sirisena on March 18, the Secretary to the Commission, H.
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The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP) is to hand in an interim report regarding the missing persons' cases to the President Maithripala Sirisena on March 18, the Secretary to the Commission, H. W. Gunadasa has said, reports Colombo Page on March 15. According to the official, the report has already been finalized and it will be handed to the President on March 18. The Commission has recorded statements from witnesses regarding 303 cases of disappearance during the first week of this month. The Commission has received 471 complaints. Since the Establishment of the Commission on August 15, 2013, the Commission up to date has received in excess of 20,106 complaints inclusive of approximately 5,000 complaints from relatives of missing Security Forces (SFs) personnel.
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March - 15 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, has ruled out the possibility of releasing jailed GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R. Sangma as demanded by the outfit for initiating peace talks, reports The Shillong Times on March 16. He stated that “GNLA continues to be a ter
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, has ruled out the possibility of releasing jailed GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R. Sangma as demanded by the outfit for initiating peace talks, reports The Shillong Times on March 16. He stated that “GNLA continues to be a terrorist organization. We will take into consideration its demand only when the outfit stops its anti-national and criminal activities.” When asked if GNLA is getting personal by targeting his constituency Ampati, he said that all these things were being examined by the Government. He stated that “Though the GNLA leadership is operating from jungles,” he said adding that there was a need to examine its use of various social media network to propagate its agenda. “We should commend those people who have come out openly defying the GNLA bandh.” In related news, GNLA ‘chairman’ Champion R. Sangma has filed a special leave petition before the apex court after a division bench of Meghalaya High Court on December 15, 2014, refused to set aside a judgment passed by Justice S.R. Sen of the same High Court on June 13, 2013, reports The Telegraph on March 16. Justice Sen had refused to interfere with a detention order that placed Champion under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA). Reacting to the offer of former Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) ‘chairman’ and Mawhati legislator Julius Dorphang to be a negotiator for the HNLC, the Chief Minister said that the matter of negotiation with the HNLC would jointly be decided by the Government of India (GoI) and State Government, reports The Shillong Times on March 16.
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March - 15 
Khasi militant group, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has seven camps across three Districts of Bangladesh, reports The Shillong Times. A senior Border Security Force (BSF) official disclosed that the seven camps are Pucthichera, Phana
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Khasi militant group, Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has seven camps across three Districts of Bangladesh, reports The Shillong Times. A senior Border Security Force (BSF) official disclosed that the seven camps are Pucthichera, Phanai Punaee in Moulavi Bazar area (Rest camp), Nunachera in Moulavi Bazar area (Transit camp), Bulsuri under Rangmati area (Transit camp), Arusumer in Chittagong Hills Tract (Training camp), Islapunjee and Noonchera in Moulavi Bazar (Training camp)
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March - 15 
Militant formation United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) on March 15 expressed its willingness to join the mainstream, reports The Telegraph. The UALA said the second round of talks held at an undisclosed location on March 14 with Police and the gover
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Militant formation United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA) on March 15 expressed its willingness to join the mainstream, reports The Telegraph. The UALA said the second round of talks held at an undisclosed location on March 14 with Police and the government interlocutor was "fruitful"."We discussed the process of coming back to the mainstream. The meeting went off well and we are hopeful that things will take shape," said outfit ‘chairman’ Novembirth Marak. The meeting was attended by top leaders of the outfit, including ‘commander-in-chief’ Norrok X. Momin and ‘publicity secretary’ Nagra. The first round of talks with the outfit began on December 22, 2014.
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March - 15 
On March 15, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a militant of the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Tomwang Konyak from Walo Ward in Mon District and recovered two .22mm rifles along with ammunition and “incri
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On March 15, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a militant of the Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), identified as Tomwang Konyak from Walo Ward in Mon District and recovered two .22mm rifles along with ammunition and “incriminating documents” for “extortion, reports Nagaland Post. AR said the operation started on March 10 wherein the troops monitored the movements of the militant and stepped up its vigilance in the area.
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March - 15 
Police on March 15 arrested three persons belonging to Bihar at Khati village (Kapurthala District) on Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) amounting INR 79,000, reports Business Standard. The trio have been identified
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Police on March 15 arrested three persons belonging to Bihar at Khati village (Kapurthala District) on Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) amounting INR 79,000, reports Business Standard. The trio have been identified as Manoj Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Shah and Deepak Kumar. While Manoj, who belongs to Katahra in Sultanganj District and Sanjay from Godiar in Purnea District, lived in Hoshiarpur Road here, Deepak, from Dadhoi in Betia District, lived in Chak Des Raj village of Jalandhar, Police said. The accused had already supplied FICN of face value INR 5,00,000 to 6,00,000 in Phagwara, Goraya and Hoshiarpur. They brought the notes from one Mukhtiyar Sahni in Patna, Police said.
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March - 15 
Protesting alleged Police fake encounters, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set on fire to construction equipment and vehicles at the Lower Indra Irrigation Project site under Boden Police limits in Nuapada District on March 15
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Protesting alleged Police fake encounters, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set on fire to construction equipment and vehicles at the Lower Indra Irrigation Project site under Boden Police limits in Nuapada District on March 15, reports The New Indian Express. After setting fire to an excavator, two trucks and a tractor, the Maoists left behind a banner which mentioned that the Police were killing Maoists in fake encounters. They also called upon the people to ensure success of the bandh (shut down strike) called by them in Nuapada, Kalahandi and Nabarangpur Districts in Odisha besides Dhamtari and Gariabandh Districts in Chhattisgarh. About 40 armed Maoists arrived at the site, took away the mobile phones of the people present before setting the equipment and vehicles on fire, said Nuapada Superintendent of Police (SP) Sunil Kumar Joshi.
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March - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants from Kokrajhar District on March 1, reports The Telegraph. The duo was identified as Swmkwr Mushahary alias Sugum and S
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants from Kokrajhar District on March 1, reports The Telegraph. The duo was identified as Swmkwr Mushahary alias Sugum and Swmkwr Basumatary.
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March - 15 
Surrendered ‘finance secretary ‘ of Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) revealed that ‘deputy commander in chief’ Gorang has snapped all communication network with ‘commander in chief’ Jack Marak, reports The Sentinel on March 16. The surrendered ‘fina
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Surrendered ‘finance secretary ‘ of Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) revealed that ‘deputy commander in chief’ Gorang has snapped all communication network with ‘commander in chief’ Jack Marak, reports The Sentinel on March 16. The surrendered ‘finance secretary’ of AMEF confirmed the disarray of AMEF, in course of his revelation to the North Garo Hills District Police
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March - 15 
Two persons, identified as Tosifkul Shekharchand Sheikh and Rajibul Alloudin Shaikh were arrested from Sayajigunj locality in Vadodara on March 15 for allegedly circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with the face value of INR 278,000, reports
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Two persons, identified as Tosifkul Shekharchand Sheikh and Rajibul Alloudin Shaikh were arrested from Sayajigunj locality in Vadodara on March 15 for allegedly circulating Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with the face value of INR 278,000, reports Business Standard. Both of them hail from Malda District of West Bengal, were found in possession of fake currency in denominations of INR 1,000 and INR 500, said H B Vora, Police Inspector (Special Operation Group). Police also recovered genuine currency worth INR 82,000 and mobile phones from the duo. They have confessed to having collected INR 82,000 by circulating FICN in Vadodara. It was revealed that the duo used to target shops in crowded areas where shopkeepers do not have time to verify the notes provided to them.
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March - 15 
Violating the ceasefire, Pakistani troops fired on border out posts (BoP) along the International Border (IB) in Jammu District on March 15, reports The Times of India. Pakistani Rangers fired four to five rounds on a forward BoP in Jughnuchak belt o
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Violating the ceasefire, Pakistani troops fired on border out posts (BoP) along the International Border (IB) in Jammu District on March 15, reports The Times of India. Pakistani Rangers fired four to five rounds on a forward BoP in Jughnuchak belt of RS Pura sector last night (March 14), a Border Security Force (BSF) officer said. BSF troops guarding the borderline did not retaliate to the firing. There was no casualty or damage on our side, the BSF officer said. Pakistani troops had yesterday (March 14) fired two rounds on BoP SP-2 along IB.
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March - 15 
A Rangers spokesperson said on March 15 that ambulance services of certain welfare organisations, and their officials, were involved in the illicit trade of illegal weapons in the city, reports Dawn. An official of the paramilitary force said that du
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A Rangers spokesperson said on March 15 that ambulance services of certain welfare organisations, and their officials, were involved in the illicit trade of illegal weapons in the city, reports Dawn. An official of the paramilitary force said that during investigation of arrested suspects, it has been uncovered that “officials and personnel of certain welfare services are involved in smuggling and hiding of illegal weapons across the city”. Through the statement, the paramilitary force warned that “direct or indirect involvement in smuggling of arms is a high level crime. All those involved in such illegal practices will be brought to book under the Sindh Arms Act”. The paramilitary force had claimed in a statement that one accused Umair Hassan Siddiqui, allegedly involved in killing of 120 people, was a key member of the target-killing racket and he became part of a team when the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) decided to carry out killings on ethnic grounds in 2008.
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March - 15 
At least 15 persons, including 13 Christians and two Policemen, were killed and more than 70 were injured when two suicide bombers attacked two churches near Youhanabad neighbourhood in Lahore District on March 15, sparking mob violence in which two
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At least 15 persons, including 13 Christians and two Policemen, were killed and more than 70 were injured when two suicide bombers attacked two churches near Youhanabad neighbourhood in Lahore District on March 15, sparking mob violence in which two other militants were killed, reports Dawn. Youhanabad is home to more than 100,000 Christians, said officials. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan-Jama'at-ul-Ahrar (TTP-JuA) claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 15 
At least five Rangers officials were injured when 30 unidentified militants opened fire using automatic and semi-automatic weapons on the Basari check post on Karakoram Highway near Diamer-Bhasha Dam area on the border of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and
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At least five Rangers officials were injured when 30 unidentified militants opened fire using automatic and semi-automatic weapons on the Basari check post on Karakoram Highway near Diamer-Bhasha Dam area on the border of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) on March 15, reported The Express Tribune. Rangers retaliated with return fire which forced the attackers to flee, an official of Kohistan Police said. The injured officials were identified as Hawaldar Liaquat, Lance Naik Abdul Razzaq, Lance Naik Muhammad Aslam, Lance Naik Akhtar Hussain, residents of Punjab, and Sub-Inspector Muhammad Mushtaq. According to the official, the Federal Government had recently sent a threat alert to all Provinces as well as GB, stating militants might attack security forces or government installations before or on March 23, 2015. The Federal Government had deployed Punjab Rangers in the area in order to put an end to the long-standing armed territorial conflict between tribes of Diamer District of Gilgit and Kohistan District of KP.
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March - 15 
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid on Mach 15 said that criminals belonging to any group would not get any relaxation on political basis, reports Daily Times. He said that the Law Enforcement Agencies, including Rangers,
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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid on Mach 15 said that criminals belonging to any group would not get any relaxation on political basis, reports Daily Times. He said that the Law Enforcement Agencies, including Rangers, had no role in politics and were taking actions according to the unanimous decisions of the democratically elected Government. If anybody had complaint regarding the operation in Karachi, he could approach the independent judiciary, he said and added, “We do politics of reconciliation and not that of expediency.” He said if any criminal used the flag and office of any political party, then it was obligation of that political party to surrender the person to the law. “Armed forces, security and intelligence agencies and police are chasing the terrorists,” he said, adding that the Government owned the operation in Karachi and indiscriminate action would be taken to establish peace in the city and arrest the criminals. “Nobody will be allowed to indulge in crime on the pretext of religion and politics,” he warned.
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March - 15 
Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on March 15 ordered halt to implementation on the agreements with other countries for exchange of convicted criminals, reported Daily Times. An unnamed official of Interior Ministry said in a stat
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Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on March 15 ordered halt to implementation on the agreements with other countries for exchange of convicted criminals, reported Daily Times. An unnamed official of Interior Ministry said in a statement that it was revealed in the investigations conducted on the orders of the Interior Minister that in the last many years Pakistanis involved in dangerous crimes abroad were brought to Pakistan under these agreements. Then in connivance with the officers of Interior Ministry and Provincial Governments these convicts were released illegally. Before formulating any transparent policy, the interior minister has stopped the Interior Ministry and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from implementing the agreements. The Minister ordered that the inquiry regarding the convicts released in the last several years should be completed in a week and strict action should be taken against all those persons involved in the illegal activity and they should be arrested.
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March - 15 
The Police recovered and defused a home-made bomb weighing 7.5kg, which was stuffed in a gunnysack and placed on a roadside in Gomal area of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 15, reports The News. A heavy contingent of Security Forces and
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The Police recovered and defused a home-made bomb weighing 7.5kg, which was stuffed in a gunnysack and placed on a roadside in Gomal area of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 15, reports The News. A heavy contingent of Security Forces and Police reached the spot after the locals informed the Police about the gunnysack, which had been placed on Tank-South Waziristan Road.
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March - 15 
Thirteen dead bodies of tribesmen were found in the deserted mountains of the Shaktai area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 15, reports Dawn. Sources said that the bodies were found by local people in
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Thirteen dead bodies of tribesmen were found in the deserted mountains of the Shaktai area of South Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 15, reports Dawn. Sources said that the bodies were found by local people in the past couple of days. Malak Saeed Anwar Mahsud told Dawn by phone from Shaktai that the deceased hailed from Mandaw village and belonged to Abdalai and Jalalkhel clans of the Mahsud tribe. 17 tribesmen of Mandaw village had been missing after a search operation conducted by Security Forces (SFs) from February 12-15 in the Shaktai area. Four of them were still missing.
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March - 15 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Assistant General Secretary Ghanshyam Bhusal at press meet in Myagdi District on March 7 claimed that new constitution would be promulgated by May 29, reports Republica. He said that constit
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Assistant General Secretary Ghanshyam Bhusal at press meet in Myagdi District on March 7 claimed that new constitution would be promulgated by May 29, reports Republica. He said that constitution would be promulgated on maximum consensus as the ongoing talks between the ruling and opponent parties were positive.
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March - 15 
Prime Minister Sushil Koirala’s request on March 15, to UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal not to announce protest programmes went futile after the opposition parties declared their second phase of agitation, reports ekantipur.com. PM Koirala and Dah
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Prime Minister Sushil Koirala’s request on March 15, to UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal not to announce protest programmes went futile after the opposition parties declared their second phase of agitation, reports ekantipur.com. PM Koirala and Dahal had met at the PM’s residence in Baluwatar, Kathmandu, in the morning as they were entrusted by a cross-party meeting on March 14, to seek ways to minimise the differences among the parties on the contents of the new constitution. Dahal had told PM Koirala that the opposition parties would go ahead with their agitation while continuing with the talks as the ruling parties “did not budge from their regressive stance” in several rounds of talks. “My meeting with the prime minister was unproductive,” Dahal said after the meeting. “Until we get an assurance that the constitution will be drafted on the basis of consensus, we will carry on with our protests. But talks will go parallel.”
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March - 15 
The alliance of 30 opposition parties led by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) unveiled its second phase of protests to press the ruling parties to draft the new constitution through consensus, reports ekantipur.com. However, the oppos
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The alliance of 30 opposition parties led by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) unveiled its second phase of protests to press the ruling parties to draft the new constitution through consensus, reports ekantipur.com. However, the opposition front has not shut the door for talks. The front said the ruling parties have not shown seriousness about consensus on the disputed issues of new constitution. A meeting of the alliance convened on March 15, finalised programmes for its second phase of protests starting from March 19 to April 9. The programmes include mass assembly, demonstration, sit-in and general strike. UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda will announce the decision about their protests at a press meet.
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March - 15 
The UCPN-M and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) have taken initiatives for party unification two years and nine months after they split, reports ekantipur.com. In a bid to give momentum to the unification of the two parties, CPN-Maoist Ch
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The UCPN-M and Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) have taken initiatives for party unification two years and nine months after they split, reports ekantipur.com. In a bid to give momentum to the unification of the two parties, CPN-Maoist Chairman Mohan Baidya visited UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal at the latter's residence in Lazimpat on March 15. The meeting decided to take ahead the unification process in an organised manner, UCPN-M General Secretary Krishna Bahadur Mahra said. “An understanding has been reached to take forward discussions on ideological, political and cultural aspects for unification,” Mahara said, “In addition, the meeting decided to launch a joint agitation against the regression.” CPN-Maoist Secretary Dev Gurung said the negotiation will continue regarding party merger. “It is not that the foundation for the unification has already been established, but we’ve decided to discuss regularly towards that end.” Dahal’s aide Chudamani Khadka informed that this was the first formal meeting between the two parties for unification after they split in June, 2012.
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March - 15 
13 persons were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 15, reports The Independent. In Chittagong District, nine employees of an electronic showroom were injured when a group of mis
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13 persons were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 15, reports The Independent. In Chittagong District, nine employees of an electronic showroom were injured when a group of miscreants went on a rampage by vandalizing an electronics good shop at Lalkhan Bazar area. In Dhaka city, four people were injured as miscreants set off three crude bombs in Nayapaltan area and one bomb near the Foreign Ministry office. Besides, law enforcers arrested 182 BNP-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists on different charges. Of them, 69 were arrested in Jessore, 38 in Rangpur, 23 in Khulna, 22 in Gaibandha, nine each in Chittagong and Meherpur, six in Bogra, four in Nilphamari, and one each in Rajshahi and Sunamganj Districts.
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March - 15 
Police on March 15 said that 50 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), trained on technology from abroad have actively been carrying out over one hundred blog sites and Facebook pages since 2010 to promote J
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Police on March 15 said that 50 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), trained on technology from abroad have actively been carrying out over one hundred blog sites and Facebook pages since 2010 to promote JeI's propaganda among Bangladeshis across the world, reports Dhaka Tribune. All the tech-savvy operatives of ICS maintain several email accounts and Facebook profiles while act as administrators of the pages which have been involved in spreading propaganda and inciting violent attacks against the Government. ICS's online activities increased significantly in 2013 when the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) started delivering verdicts in War Crimes cases in which mostly the top leaders of JeI that sided with the Pakistani occupation forces in 1971 were tried.
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March - 15 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while delivering a speech in Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Ministry in Dhaka city on March 15 said that the hartal (general strike) and blockade enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (B
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed while delivering a speech in Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Ministry in Dhaka city on March 15 said that the hartal (general strike) and blockade enforced by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) alliance have lost the bite, reports The Independent. She said “They’re calling hartal every day, enforcing blockade every day, but there’s no effectiveness of these actually, they’re killing so many people, I don’t know why these are being done by BNP-JeI alliance.”
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March - 16 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who carried INR 200,000 reward on his head, was arrested in a joint operation by the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, Police said on March 16,
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, who carried INR 200,000 reward on his head, was arrested in a joint operation by the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra, Police said on March 16, reports Zee News. Arrested Maoist Ramesh Dhanoram Netam (43) was sent in judicial remand till March 26, said a release by Gadchiroli Police. He was a member of 'Tippagarh Dalam', Police said. A rifle and explosives were also seized from him.
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March - 16 
Border Security Force (BSF-Guwahati frontier) had recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 257,500 in 2014, reports The Telegraph on March 17. "FICN with a face value of INR 2,57,500 and 7,471 head of cattle worth INR 4 crore were seized
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Border Security Force (BSF-Guwahati frontier) had recovered Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 257,500 in 2014, reports The Telegraph on March 17. "FICN with a face value of INR 2,57,500 and 7,471 head of cattle worth INR 4 crore were seized while 138 smugglers and illegal immigrants, including 62 Indians and 76 Bangladeshis, were arrested by the BSF's Guwahati Frontier last year," a BSF source said. The Guwahati Frontier of BSF, Headquartered at Patgaon (Guwahati), has three sectors under its jurisdiction - Dhubri in Assam and Falakata and Cooch Behar in Bengal.
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March - 16 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on March 16, stated that at his level, he had issued necessary instructions to the Police Headquarters through the Home Department to submit their list of requirements to the Government, including weapons and other equipm
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on March 16, stated that at his level, he had issued necessary instructions to the Police Headquarters through the Home Department to submit their list of requirements to the Government, including weapons and other equipments, reports The Shillong Times. He also added that “Since the Police Modernization Schemes have been withdrawn from the recent Union Budget, we expect the Centre to release funds to the respective State Governments to strengthen its internal security”.
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March - 16 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres brutally thrashed a Police officer, Assistant Sub-Inspector Maheshwar Dewangan, posted at Polampalli Police Station in Sukma District, on March 16, reports Zee News. Additional Superintendent of Pol
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres brutally thrashed a Police officer, Assistant Sub-Inspector Maheshwar Dewangan, posted at Polampalli Police Station in Sukma District, on March 16, reports Zee News. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Harish Rathore said Dewangan was heading for the Police Station in a taxi from Dornapal to rejoin the duty after a vacation. He was in civil dress and unarmed. About a dozen armed Maoists stopped the taxi near Gorguda village, asked Dewangan to get down, and beat him with sticks before leaving him bleeding at the spot, Rathore said.
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March - 16 
Five Catholic Schools in Imphal have decided to close down their schools as they failed to come to an agreement with an underground organization regarding the admission procedure of its lowers classes, reports Kanglaonline on March 17. The five schoo
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Five Catholic Schools in Imphal have decided to close down their schools as they failed to come to an agreement with an underground organization regarding the admission procedure of its lowers classes, reports Kanglaonline on March 17. The five schools are Little Flower School, St Joseph School, Nirmalabas High School, Christ Jyoti School and Catholic School at Canchipur. Earlier Maoist Communist Party of Manipur (MCP-M), on February 21 had imposed a ban on 5 schools stating that the schools run only for profit.
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March - 16 
In a joint operation by National Investigation Agency (NIA), Assam Police and Indian Army, a most wanted militant leader of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) Roshish Basumatary, alias Jama was arrested f
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In a joint operation by National Investigation Agency (NIA), Assam Police and Indian Army, a most wanted militant leader of the IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) Roshish Basumatary, alias Jama was arrested from New Alipurduar in Alipurdar District in West Bengal on March 16, reports The Times of India. He was involved in the massacre of Adivasis on December 23, 2014. A source stated that "The operation was conducted with the help of West Bengal Police. The militant was apprehended from the densely-forested Jaldapara National Park in West Bengal," Roshish Basumatary belongs to the outfit's 35th batch of Myanmar-trained cadres. The leading citizens of Barak Valley convened a mass convention at Chuto Lal Seth Institute in Silchar District on March 15 to chalk out strategies to fight against the complexities that arise out from the process of National Register of Citizens (NRC), reports The Sentinel
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March - 16 
In view of the forces shutdown called by GNLA in Garo Hills region, most shops in Betasing (West Garo Hills) and Ampati (South West Garo Hills) areas remained closed due to fear of retaliation, reports The Shillong Times. Meghalaya Director General o
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In view of the forces shutdown called by GNLA in Garo Hills region, most shops in Betasing (West Garo Hills) and Ampati (South West Garo Hills) areas remained closed due to fear of retaliation, reports The Shillong Times. Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta has reviewed the security arrangements. At a meeting convened on March 16, DGP has given clear directives that senior Police Officers visit interior areas and villages and instil confidence in people. Mehta has given a call to police officers in Garo Hills that policing should not be confined to roads but officers must tour villages on foot and interact with the villagers as a strategy for area domination and also to bridge the gap between people and Police. Also, there will be a break in GNLAs indefinite strike in Ampati constituency in South West Garo Hills on March 17, reports The Telegraph. The strike however will resume on March 18. The strike was called by GNLA protesting alleged "police highhandedness" and "fake encounters".
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March - 16 
Keithellakpam Nabachandra alias Chilheiba of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) who was arrested from his residence located at the outskirts of Dhaka Bangladesh on February 11, was brought to Imphal on March 16, reports The Sangai Express. Bangl
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Keithellakpam Nabachandra alias Chilheiba of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) who was arrested from his residence located at the outskirts of Dhaka Bangladesh on February 11, was brought to Imphal on March 16, reports The Sangai Express. Bangladeshi authority reportedly handed Nabachandra to its Indian counterparts in the first week of March at Dawki town in Jaintia Hills District in Meghalaya. A team of Imphal West Police went to Shillong in East Khasi hills of Meghalaya and brought him to Manipur
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March - 16 
On March 16, a woman identified as Reshma Rajesh Bharat who allegedly circulated Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) was arrested in Thane, reports Business Standard. Senior Police Inspector S R Shivarkar of the Dombivili Police Station said that she ha
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On March 16, a woman identified as Reshma Rajesh Bharat who allegedly circulated Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) was arrested in Thane, reports Business Standard. Senior Police Inspector S R Shivarkar of the Dombivili Police Station said that she had been charged under Section 489(B) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Police is probing if any more people are involved in the racket.
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March - 16 
On March 16, asserting that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) cannot remain active in Afghanistan without "systematic state support" from "beyond" its borders, India has asked the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to act against this secu
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On March 16, asserting that terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) cannot remain active in Afghanistan without "systematic state support" from "beyond" its borders, India has asked the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to act against this security threat with a sense of urgency, reports NDTV. India told the UNSC that the main source of instability in Afghanistan is terrorism and not ethnic rivalries. Expressing concern over the security situation inside Afghanistan, India has cited UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's latest report which said the number of security incidents in Afghanistan was the second highest in 2014 after 2011 when al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was neutralised. The Secretary General's report "substantiates our view that it is terrorism, and not tribal differences or ethnic rivalries, which is the main source of insecurity and instability in Afghanistan," India's Ambassador to the UN Asoke Mukerji said at the Security Council debate on United Nations Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) on March 16. He said that the terrorist groups, including the LeT, are active despite efforts of the valiant personnel of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and the international coalition forces. "It is obvious that their activity cannot be sustained without systematic state support from beyond Afghanistan's borders," Mr Mukerji said adding that reports indicate these groups are mutating into more virulent forms, in a region already impacted by terrorism. "The Council must act against this threat with a sense of urgency," Mr Mukerji said. He said it is a critical decade of transformation for Afghanistan and reiterated India's commitment to "stay the course" in the war-ravaged country. "India is proud to call itself Afghanistan's first strategic partner. We share the Afghan people's vision of a strong, independent, united and prosperous state...India stands ready to do all that is possible within our capacities and our means, to work with the Afghan Government and its people, to realise this great vision," he added. Mr Mukerji stressed that completion of the task of government formation in Kabul as rapidly as possible is a priority to ensure that all ministries start functioning normally. He also expressed hope that the important political tasks of electoral reforms and organisation of a Constitutional Loya Jirga would be completed soon. UNSC extended UNAMA’s mandate till March 17, 2016. Unanimously adopting the resolution, the Council underscored the importance of sustainable democratic development in that country with all national institutions acting within their defined competence. Condemning all attacks targeting civilians, Afghan and international forces, the Council expressed strong concern over the recruitment and use of civilians by the Taliban and other violent and extremist groups.
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On the night of March 16 and 17, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Waikhom Mohen was arrested from Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express. He was involved in recruitment of child sold
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On the night of March 16 and 17, an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Waikhom Mohen was arrested from Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express. He was involved in recruitment of child soldiers for UNLF. Together with an accomplice, Mohen has already recruited 12 children into UNLF.
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March - 16 
People's Association of Kangleipak (IPAK) on March 16, claimed that the State Government has been signing Suspension of Operation (SoO) with Myanmar originated Kuki militant groups thereby encouraging Kuki foreigners to migrate into Manipur regularly
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People's Association of Kangleipak (IPAK) on March 16, claimed that the State Government has been signing Suspension of Operation (SoO) with Myanmar originated Kuki militant groups thereby encouraging Kuki foreigners to migrate into Manipur regularly, reports E-pao. IPAK chairman Sapamcha Jadumani said that Myanmar Government has to deal with armed groups based in the neighbouring country itself and here the Manipur Government is signing truce with such outfits, an unwarranted policy which has posed a serious threat to the people of the State.
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March - 16 
Police on March 16, foiled an attempt of smuggling of cash into the Shillong jail in East Khasi Hills District, meant for Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and picked up two sympathizers of GNLA and jail two staffs, reports The Shillong
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Police on March 16, foiled an attempt of smuggling of cash into the Shillong jail in East Khasi Hills District, meant for Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants and picked up two sympathizers of GNLA and jail two staffs, reports The Shillong Times. Acting on intelligence inputs, the Special Cell office mounted the surveillance and picked up two youths, identified as Amar Thapa and Niksang Marak and also recovered INR 50,000 from them. The arrested jail staff has been identified as Phrangsngi Kyndiah and Rupam Kuri.
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March - 16 
Suspected militants triggered a blast at the residential compound of Vice Chairman of Imphal Urban Co-operative Bank (IUCB) Limited, on March 16, at Khurai Puthiba Leirak in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. There is no report of casu
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Suspected militants triggered a blast at the residential compound of Vice Chairman of Imphal Urban Co-operative Bank (IUCB) Limited, on March 16, at Khurai Puthiba Leirak in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. There is no report of casualty.
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March - 16 
The 18-hour general strike called in Manipur by Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) hit normal life in the State on March 16, reports The Assam Tribune. The JCILPS had called the strike in protest against the Manipur Regulation of Vi
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The 18-hour general strike called in Manipur by Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) hit normal life in the State on March 16, reports The Assam Tribune. The JCILPS had called the strike in protest against the Manipur Regulation of Visitors, Tenants and Migrant Workers (MRVT & MW) Bill, 2015, which was passed in the Assembly.
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March - 16 
Three Naxals-Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) were arrested on March 16 from Saomarangbeda village under Arki Police Station limits in Khunti District, reports Zee News. Superintendent of Police (SP) Anish Gupta said security personnel consisting of Centr
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Three Naxals-Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) were arrested on March 16 from Saomarangbeda village under Arki Police Station limits in Khunti District, reports Zee News. Superintendent of Police (SP) Anish Gupta said security personnel consisting of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police were on an anti-LWE 'Operation Kaaro' in the District when they arrested the trio. The three have been identified as Sohrai Munda, who was carrying a reward of INR 200000 on his head, Vinoo Munda and Dasai Munda, the SP said. A rifle, six cartridges and LWE literatures were seized from their possession.
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March - 16 
two female CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Phulbati (30) alias Mithila and Rukmati (28) alias Ramshila, from Chhattisgarh surrendered before Inspector General of Police (IGP) Yashwant Jethwa in Kalahandi District on March 16, reports The Hindu. The
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two female CPI-Maoist cadres, identified as Phulbati (30) alias Mithila and Rukmati (28) alias Ramshila, from Chhattisgarh surrendered before Inspector General of Police (IGP) Yashwant Jethwa in Kalahandi District on March 16, reports The Hindu. They had joined the Maoist party in 2006 and were members of Koilibhitar ‘area committee’ at Mainpur under Nuapada Division.
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March - 16 
Five alleged gang-war criminals belonging to the ‘Shiraz Comrade’ group were killed during a search operation by Police in the Lyari town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 16, reports Dawn. Details reveal that around 200 Pol
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Five alleged gang-war criminals belonging to the ‘Shiraz Comrade’ group were killed during a search operation by Police in the Lyari town area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 16, reports Dawn. Details reveal that around 200 Police officials were carrying out a targeted search operation in Lyari when they were fired at by gang-war criminals belonging to the ‘Shiraz Comrade’ group. Police’s retaliation left five members of the group dead, while two Policemen also received bullet wounds in the exchange of fire. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) City Fida Hussain, the slain gangsters were involved in target killing, extortion, murdering police officials and kidnapping for ransom.
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March - 16 
At least two children were killed and another two injured in a mortar explosion in Madyan area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on the morning of March 17 (today), reports The Express Tribune. Meanwhile, at least five kilograms of exp
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At least two children were killed and another two injured in a mortar explosion in Madyan area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on the morning of March 17 (today), reports The Express Tribune. Meanwhile, at least five kilograms of explosives were also recovered in Manglawar area of Swat by the Security Forces.
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March - 16 
Pakistan hanged 12 male convicts on March 17 (today), Federal Ministry of Interior spokesperson said, the largest number of people executed on the same day since an unofficial moratorium on capital punishment was lifted on December 17, reports The Ex
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Pakistan hanged 12 male convicts on March 17 (today), Federal Ministry of Interior spokesperson said, the largest number of people executed on the same day since an unofficial moratorium on capital punishment was lifted on December 17, reports The Express Tribune. Three convicts were hanged in Jhang, two each in Multan, Mianwali, Karachi and Rawalpindi and one in Dera Ghazi Khan, adds The News. Twenty-seven people have been hanged since then, most of them militants, but last week it emerged that officials had quietly widened the policy to include all prisoners on death row whose appeals had been rejected. “They were not only terrorists, they included the other crimes, some of them were murderers and some did other heinous crimes,” the Federal Ministry of Interior spokesman said of the 12 executed at various jails.
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March - 16 
The founder and leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain, on March 16 categorically declared that the party has no militant wing and it never patronised criminal elements, reports The News. In a statement issued from the party’s Lo
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The founder and leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain, on March 16 categorically declared that the party has no militant wing and it never patronised criminal elements, reports The News. In a statement issued from the party’s London Secretariat, the MQM chief said that the party does not believe in confronting the law enforcement agencies. He urged the party workers and office-bearers to follow the MQM’s peaceful and non-violent policy. He said that the MQM had hundreds of thousands of workers and if any of them was involved in any criminal activity, he did not do so as a party policy since the party had zero tolerance against criminals and crime.
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March - 16 
The Pakistan Army on March 16 said that the writ of the Government has been established in Bara area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and announced a successful conclusion of the Operation Khyber-I, reports Daily Times.
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The Pakistan Army on March 16 said that the writ of the Government has been established in Bara area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and announced a successful conclusion of the Operation Khyber-I, reports Daily Times. Brigadier Zahid Khan, in-charge of the military operation in Bara, in a media briefing at the Bara Training Centre announced a successful end of the operation. He said that during the third phase of Operation Khyber-I, areas of Akakhel Jhansi, Dojangi and Gandawa have been cleared of militants. He said that over 100 militants were killed during the operation, while around 450 terrorists have been arrested for their involvement in anti-state activities.
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March - 16 
The Peshawar Police arrested at least 604 suspected persons and seized arms and ammunition from them in search and strike operation continuing under the National Action Plan, The News reported said an official communiqué on March 16. It added that 42
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The Peshawar Police arrested at least 604 suspected persons and seized arms and ammunition from them in search and strike operation continuing under the National Action Plan, The News reported said an official communiqué on March 16. It added that 421 houses and 225 hotels were checked and 25 cases were registered against the violators.
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March - 16 
The Police on March 16 arrested a terrorist during an early morning search operation conducted in Ghor Ghashi area of the Attock District in Punjab, reports Daily Times. According to officials, the arrested terrorist belonged to a banned organisation
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The Police on March 16 arrested a terrorist during an early morning search operation conducted in Ghor Ghashi area of the Attock District in Punjab, reports Daily Times. According to officials, the arrested terrorist belonged to a banned organisation and wanted by police in various cases. The Police also claimed to have recovered three suicide jackets and eight hand grenades from his possession.
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March - 16 
The process of return of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) started on March 16 with giving a send-off to 200 families on the first day at Kor Qilla area of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Time
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The process of return of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of South Waziristan Agency (SWA) started on March 16 with giving a send-off to 200 families on the first day at Kor Qilla area of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. The political administration and Army had made foolproof security arrangements on the occasion where media was briefed with regard to issues pertaining repatriation and rehabilitation of the displaced populace of SWA. Besides the Army, the political administration in collaboration with the FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA) is facilitating the TDPs on their return.
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March - 16 
the Sindh Government on March 16 banned pillion-riding in the city from March 17 to March 23, keeping in view the security situation during polio eradication campaign in Karachi, reports Dawn. Officials of the Home Department said the provincial admi
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the Sindh Government on March 16 banned pillion-riding in the city from March 17 to March 23, keeping in view the security situation during polio eradication campaign in Karachi, reports Dawn. Officials of the Home Department said the provincial administration on the advice of the Karachi Police banned pillion-riding which would be effective from March 17. The ban shall not be applicable to women, children below the age of 12 years, senior citizens, journalists, personnel of law-enforcement agencies and security agencies in uniform and employees of the essential services.
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March - 16 
Two persons, a father and his son, were shot dead by unidentified assailants on Kasi Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on March 16, reports Daily Times. According to Police, unidentified assailants barged into a home on Kasi Road
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Two persons, a father and his son, were shot dead by unidentified assailants on Kasi Road of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on March 16, reports Daily Times. According to Police, unidentified assailants barged into a home on Kasi Road and fired a volley of bullets which left two persons dead instantly. The deceased were identified as Muhammad Umar and Muhammad Jameel. The assailants managed to flee after the incident.
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March - 16 
A meeting of Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) held late in the evening on March 16, decided to make maximum efforts to settle disputes with the opposition alliance in consensus, myrepublica.com. "Th
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A meeting of Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) held late in the evening on March 16, decided to make maximum efforts to settle disputes with the opposition alliance in consensus, myrepublica.com. "The opposition alliance's announcement for further protests is a wrong decision. We decided to urge them to withdraw the protest program," CPN-UML Deputy General Secretary Bishnu Paudel said. "We will also employ all efforts to bring them back to the CA and resume the stalled CA procedures soon."
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March - 16 
Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairman Kamal Thapa has said that there is no alternative except the adoption of two-thirds majority to promulgate the new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. He was speaking at a programme organised by Fede
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Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Chairman Kamal Thapa has said that there is no alternative except the adoption of two-thirds majority to promulgate the new constitution, reports ekantipur.com. He was speaking at a programme organised by Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), Saptari chapter, Rajbiraj in Saptari District on March 16. “As long as RPP-N remains in the Constituent Assembly (CA), political parties cannot draft the constitution through any measures other than the two-thirds majority,” Chairman Thapa said, adding, “It is because our party cannot accept secularism, federalism and republican order. Therefore, the decision should be made through voting.” Likewise, leader Thapa stressed on the need for a strong alternative force for the welfare of the nation and its people. “The country needs such a leadership that is patriotic, democratic and who believes in traditional culture and religion,” he said. “We have been approaching other political parties who have the similar beliefs for unity and cooperation.”
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March - 16 
Nine persons were injured during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 16, reports The Independent. In Chittagong Districts, seven persons were injured in separate incidents. Six people were injured in a crude bomb blast in Bo
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Nine persons were injured during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 16, reports The Independent. In Chittagong Districts, seven persons were injured in separate incidents. Six people were injured in a crude bomb blast in Boxirhat area. Constable Siddikur Rahman (40) was injured as a crude bomb exploded in front of Nilkhet Police camp. In Noakhali District, two passengers were injured when picketers vandalized nine CNG-run auto rickshaws on the Dhaka–Noakhali highway at Nadana. Police arrested 131 BNP-JeI activists for violence and sabotage. Of them, 49 were arrested in Rangpur, 22 in Khulna, 20 in Chapainawabganj, 16 in Dhaka, eight in Gaibandha, five each in Chittagong and Noakhali, four in Sirajgainj and two in Manikganj Districts.
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March - 16 
Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on March 16 said that livelihood development programmes should be implemented for the rehabilitated cadres of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in order to secure their economic environment, reports Col
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Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on March 16 said that livelihood development programmes should be implemented for the rehabilitated cadres of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in order to secure their economic environment, reports Colombo Page. Following a special discussion headed by the PM held at the Temple Trees in Colombo, the PM appointed a committee to explore and initiate programmes to create employment for the ex LTTE cadres. The committee comprises the officials of the Bureau of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation. According to the Bureau of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation report Sri Lanka has almost completed the rehabilitation of nearly 12,000 former cadres of LTTE. Currently, 49 hardcore LTTE cadres remain in detention centers.
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March - 17 
A gang member , identified as Tongbram Rojen Singh alias Kebi was arrested on March 17 at Kongba bazar in Imphal East District, reports E-pao. One 9mm pistol loaded with one live round was recovered from him. Investigation revealed that, Rojen came
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A gang member , identified as Tongbram Rojen Singh alias Kebi was arrested on March 17 at Kongba bazar in Imphal East District, reports E-pao. One 9mm pistol loaded with one live round was recovered from him. Investigation revealed that, Rojen came to Kongba bazar to sell the seized weapons and ammunition.
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March - 17 
Police arrested a gang of four, including two women, for extorting money from contractors in and around Capital Complex in Itanagar in Papum Pare District on March 17, reports The Times of India. The extortionists have been identified as Dubi Ete, B
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Police arrested a gang of four, including two women, for extorting money from contractors in and around Capital Complex in Itanagar in Papum Pare District on March 17, reports The Times of India. The extortionists have been identified as Dubi Ete, Bimpi Riddi, Tori Gad and Tame Aking. INR 300,000 was recovered from them.
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March - 17 
Home Ministry officials revealed that at least 60 militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) groups are being trained at terror launch pads across the border, waiting for an opportunity to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir, re
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Home Ministry officials revealed that at least 60 militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) groups are being trained at terror launch pads across the border, waiting for an opportunity to sneak into Jammu and Kashmir, reports India Today on March 18. The officials said that according to intelligence inputs, the militants were looking for opportunities to enter India through both the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC). According to a Home Ministry statistics, there have been more than 175 infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir in 2014. Around 560 incidents of ceasefire violation also have taken place along the LoC and the IB in 2014. In 2013, there were 354 cases of infiltration along the Indo-Pakistan border in which 56 militants were killed and 145 arrested. There were 332 incidents of infiltration from across Pakistan in 2012 in which 30 were killed and 123 were apprehended. In 2011, there were 317 incidents of infiltration in which 50 militants were killed and 86 arrested.
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March - 17 
In a joint operation conducted by Goalpara based Army troops and Meghalaya Police, two militants of A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) were killed on March 17, reports The Shillong Times. The dead militants have been identified as Akhi Momin and Selba
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In a joint operation conducted by Goalpara based Army troops and Meghalaya Police, two militants of A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) were killed on March 17, reports The Shillong Times. The dead militants have been identified as Akhi Momin and Selba Sangma. One factory made pistol, two single shot rifles, three live rounds, one machete and other war like stores were recovered during the operation. The operation was carried out on the basis of intelligence input that four to five AMEF terrorists were present in a camp in Petchong Jonksi in North Garo Hills. While approaching the camp, a group of about six terrorists were encountered. Another source, meanwhile, said two more persons of the same group were apprehended following the encounter. They were identified as Delnot Momin and Robin Momin.
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March - 17 
Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that intelligence and security agencies have foiled the plans of some youths to travel to Syria and Iraq, and they are under counseling a
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Minister of State for Home Haribhai Parathibhai Chaudhary said in Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Indian Parliament) that intelligence and security agencies have foiled the plans of some youths to travel to Syria and Iraq, and they are under counseling and being monitored at present, jagran.com reports on March 18. "A certain number of ISIS sympathisers is also under surveillance by security agencies," he said. Replying to a question, Chaudhary said interrogation of arrested terrorists by the security agencies has revealed that Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan is aiding terror activities in India by providing shelter, training, patronage and financial assistance to terrorists or terror outfits. “The interrogation of arrested terrorists by security agencies has revealed that ISI is aiding terror activities in India by providing shelter, training, patronage and financial assistance to terrorists/terror outfits. There are no intelligence reports to indicate that outfits like IS of Baghdadi have become active in the country in connivance with ISI,” he said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha, adds Deccan Herald.
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March - 17 
on March 17, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) militant, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Pangam-bam Rajesh Singh alias Kwakpa, from Khurai Lamlong Bazar in Imphal East District reports E-pao. Investigation revealed tha
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on March 17, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) militant, identified as ‘lance corporal’ Pangam-bam Rajesh Singh alias Kwakpa, from Khurai Lamlong Bazar in Imphal East District reports E-pao. Investigation revealed that he was involved in extortion of money from general public, shopkeepers, private schools and transportation of arms, ammunition and explosives.
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March - 17 
On March 17, the Additional District Court of Palakkad sentenced two Al Ummah cadres, Pandamkodu Myhammed Sherif and Malappuram Valanchery Karthala Said Habeeb Koya to double life term for murdering Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kollangode Mani
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On March 17, the Additional District Court of Palakkad sentenced two Al Ummah cadres, Pandamkodu Myhammed Sherif and Malappuram Valanchery Karthala Said Habeeb Koya to double life term for murdering Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kollangode Mani on September 13, 1996, reports manoramaonline.com. The convicts also have to pay INR 215,000 as fine. The court recently pronounced that four Al Ummah cadres from Palakkad and Malappuram Districts guilty in the murder of Muthalamada Mani. The other two Saidali Bava and Abdul Khader did not appear before the court then. The court has issued an arrest warrant against them. The charges against the four include murder, conspiracy and inciting communal hatred.
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March - 17 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) along with a rifle and ammunition from Hadan Bazar in Chirang District on March 17, reports The Shillong Times. The arr
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) along with a rifle and ammunition from Hadan Bazar in Chirang District on March 17, reports The Shillong Times. The arrested militants were identified as Bathiram Goyari, [number four in NDFB-IKS hierarchy] and Selma Owari.
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March - 17 
The Kerala High Court on March 17 granted bail to Thushar Nirmal Sarathy and Jaison C Cooper, who allegedly belong to a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organization, reports The Times of India. Sarathy and Cooper, who were arrested
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The Kerala High Court on March 17 granted bail to Thushar Nirmal Sarathy and Jaison C Cooper, who allegedly belong to a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) front organization, reports The Times of India. Sarathy and Cooper, who were arrested after the attack on National Highway Authority of India’s (NHAI) Kochi office, were later released from Kakkanad District jail on March 17. A division bench comprising justices KT Sankaran and Babu Mathew P Joseph granted conditional bails after prosecution informed that their continued detention is not warranted. Though they had sought bails earlier, a single bench of the court had declined their request after the prosecution had opposed the pleas saying that investigation was at an early stage. The CPI-Maoist is offering money, liquor and ganja to tribals to do favours for them, reports The New Indian Express on March 18. Maoists are shedding their ideologies to woo the tribals living in the forests of Kerala, if reports are to be believed.
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March - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that, on March 17, Songsak (East Garo Hills) Police arrested one person identified as Ambar R. Marak (23) and recovered one pistol along with six rounds of 7.65mm ammunitions from his possession.
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The Shillong Times reports that, on March 17, Songsak (East Garo Hills) Police arrested one person identified as Ambar R. Marak (23) and recovered one pistol along with six rounds of 7.65mm ammunitions from his possession.
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March - 17 
At least three people including two children were killed and two others wounded when a toy bomb exploded in a house at Bashigram area of Madyan tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on March 17, reports Daily Times. Accord
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At least three people including two children were killed and two others wounded when a toy bomb exploded in a house at Bashigram area of Madyan tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on March 17, reports Daily Times. According to Police, the toy bomb killed Zor Muhammad and his two kids while two children of the same family were injured. The blast occurred when the child brought a ball-like shell at home and started playing with it, which exploded. Earlier, The Express Tribune reports that two children were killed.
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March - 17 
Militants hurled a grenade at a mosque in Orangi Town on March 17, reported Dawn.
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Militants hurled a grenade at a mosque in Orangi Town on March 17, reported Dawn.
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March - 17 
Nine more death row prisoners have been executed in various jails across the Punjab province on the morning of March 18 (today), reports Dawn. With the recent hangings, so far 48 convicts have been hanged across the country, after the deadly attack o
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Nine more death row prisoners have been executed in various jails across the Punjab province on the morning of March 18 (today), reports Dawn. With the recent hangings, so far 48 convicts have been hanged across the country, after the deadly attack on the Peshawar Army Public School on December 16, 2014.
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March - 17 
Senior lawyer Samiullah Afridi, who represented the incarcerated Dr Shakil Afridi in court cases, was shot dead in the Mathra area on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on March 17, reports The News. “We have recovered five empt
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Senior lawyer Samiullah Afridi, who represented the incarcerated Dr Shakil Afridi in court cases, was shot dead in the Mathra area on the outskirts of Peshawar, the provincial capital of KP, on March 17, reports The News. “We have recovered five empties of 30-bore pistol from the spot. The attackers came on a motorbike,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Operations, Dr Mian Saeed Ahmad said.
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March - 17 
Two female anti-polio campaign workers and a Policeman were killed in the Danna area of the Mansehra District on March 17, reports The News. Akhtar Hayat Khan Gandapur, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Hazara Range, said that Lady Health Wor
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Two female anti-polio campaign workers and a Policeman were killed in the Danna area of the Mansehra District on March 17, reports The News. Akhtar Hayat Khan Gandapur, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Hazara Range, said that Lady Health Workers (LHWs) Sitara Gul and Kaneez Nargis and Policeman Muhammad Mushtaq, who was guarding them, came under attack by unidentified gunmen while administering oral anti-polio vaccine to the children in Danna.
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March - 17 
Stating that ruling parties’ unilateral push for majority-based constitution making process has left them with no choice, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has instructed lawmakers from his pa
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Stating that ruling parties’ unilateral push for majority-based constitution making process has left them with no choice, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has instructed lawmakers from his party to be prepared for resigning from the Constituent Assembly (CA) en masse at anytime, reports myrepublica.com. Addressing an informal meeting of party central committee at party office at Koteshwar on March 17, Dahal said finding a meeting point with the ruling sides was not possible while they insist on majority-based process for new constitution. According to the party leaders, Dahal also told party central committee members that they would be compelled to take to the street if the ruling parties did not show any interest for dialogue and consensus. “We will not remain in the CA and just quietly watch Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) endorse a status-quo statute through majority-based process. We may quit the CA en masse at that moment,” party central committee member Hemraj Bhandari quoted Dahal as saying in the meeting.
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March - 17 
Concluding that the UCPN-M led opposition alliance is in a dilemma over enforcing the second round of protests, the ruling NC has decided to take talks and the voting process on disputed issues in the CA side by side, reports ekantipur.com. A meeting
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Concluding that the UCPN-M led opposition alliance is in a dilemma over enforcing the second round of protests, the ruling NC has decided to take talks and the voting process on disputed issues in the CA side by side, reports ekantipur.com. A meeting of top NC leaders held in the presence of Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on March 17, decided to keep the door for negotiations open and press the CA chairman to push the Assembly proceedings forward for deciding the contentious issues of statute drafting. A day after appealing to the opposition to return to the negotiating table, NC leaders briefed Koirala that the Maoists had not ruled out talks. They suggested that the channel for dialogue should not be severed. “We see Prachanda ji in a dilemma over re-starting agitation although they have already announced the protest programme,” said NC Vice-president Ram Chandra Poudel. “So we should wait for them for some time. If they ignore it, we should go for the CA process.”
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March - 17 
20 persons were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 17, reports The Daily Star. In Jamalpur District, 10 people were injured when a chase and counter-chase took place between som
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20 persons were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 17, reports The Daily Star. In Jamalpur District, 10 people were injured when a chase and counter-chase took place between some Awami League (AL) and BNP activists in Aramnagar Bazar. In Kurigram District, eight people including three Policemen were injured a clash between Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) cadres and Police in Bhogdanga. In another incident, Police arrested 16 women cadres of JeI-ICS at a house in Rowmari sub-District on suspicion of planning sabotage attacks. In Moulvibazar District, a conductor and a helper suffered burn injuries while asleep in their bus as blockaders set it alight in Barlekha sub-District. In Khulna District, Police arrested 35 ICS cadres near Deana South Para High School in Daulatpur of Khulna city and recovered desktop computers, laptops, cameras, and mobile phones from their possession.
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March - 17 
In a major reconciliatory move, President Maithripala Sirisena will be sending a circular to all institutions saying that there is no bar on singing the Lankan national anthem in Tamil language, reports Daily Mirror on March 18. He will thus be lifti
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In a major reconciliatory move, President Maithripala Sirisena will be sending a circular to all institutions saying that there is no bar on singing the Lankan national anthem in Tamil language, reports Daily Mirror on March 18. He will thus be lifting an unofficial ban existing since 2010, when President Mahinda Rajapaksa let it be known that Government will frown on singing the anthem in Tamil. Schools and other institutions, which were using the Tamil version of “Sri Lanka Matha, Apa Sri Lanka” since 1951, stopped doing so. Sirisena announced his decision to lift the language bar when the leader of the Democratic Peoples’ Front (DPF), Mano Ganeshan, raised the issue at the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on March 17. “The President said that he would send a circular saying that there is no ban on singing the national anthem in Tamil. He also said that he would have the matter cleared by the National Security Council,” Ganeshan said.
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March - 17 
Visiting Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, Federal Councilor Didier Burkhalter on March 17 told the Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo that Switzerland is w
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Visiting Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation, Federal Councilor Didier Burkhalter on March 17 told the Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo that Switzerland is willing to open a new chapter in bilateral relations with Sri Lanka and ready to extend its full support for a national reconciliation programme, reports Colombo Page. Burkhalter said that the Swiss Government is very happy with the measures taken by Sri Lankan Government so far to build up national reconciliation and empower democracy in Sri Lanka. Burkhalter also met Tamil National Alliance (TNA) seniors R. Sampathan, and Member of Parliament (MP) M.A. Sumanthiran and discussed the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka.
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March - 18 
on March 18, two workers, identified as Buddha Meitei and Samson Meitei, were abducted near Chalwa village in Senapati District, reports Kanglaonline. It has been reports that both the workers were abducted for ransom of INR 3 million and INR 5 mill
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on March 18, two workers, identified as Buddha Meitei and Samson Meitei, were abducted near Chalwa village in Senapati District, reports Kanglaonline. It has been reports that both the workers were abducted for ransom of INR 3 million and INR 5 million
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March - 18 
A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dhanik Lal Pandit, was arrested on March 18 from Bhimbundh forest area in Munger District, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided a hideout and arrested t
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A hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Dhanik Lal Pandit, was arrested on March 18 from Bhimbundh forest area in Munger District, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off, the Police raided a hideout and arrested the Maoist, Superintendent of Police (SP) Barun Kumar Sinha said.
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March - 18 
A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Yogendra Mishra, a ‘sub-zonal commander’, was on March 18 arrested when he was going back to the forest after getting treatment of his leg in Lohardaga District, reports The
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A senior Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Yogendra Mishra, a ‘sub-zonal commander’, was on March 18 arrested when he was going back to the forest after getting treatment of his leg in Lohardaga District, reports The Business Standard. Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Ratan said he was arrested in the forest under Kisko Police Station of the District.
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March - 18 
As the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) enforced bandh (shutdown) entered the tenth day in Ampati in South West Garo Hills District, the District Administration has started providing relief to the affected people, reports The Shillong Times. Sinc
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As the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) enforced bandh (shutdown) entered the tenth day in Ampati in South West Garo Hills District, the District Administration has started providing relief to the affected people, reports The Shillong Times. Since March 18, Government officials have been moving from house to house, village to village handing over basic relief in the form of rice, dal, salt and mustard oil. The task is daunting for the District officials given that Ampati constituency has as many as 127 villages and 44,000 people.
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March - 18 
Based on AR report that various insurgent groups were illegally transporting weapons and explosives along Imphal-Moreh section of NH-102, Manipur Government has imposed restriction of vehicles plying on this highway during night, reports Nagaland Pos
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Based on AR report that various insurgent groups were illegally transporting weapons and explosives along Imphal-Moreh section of NH-102, Manipur Government has imposed restriction of vehicles plying on this highway during night, reports Nagaland Post on March 19. Manipur Government had has issued the restriction on March 3, as per an official sources statement on March 19. As per the order, the movement of goods and passenger vehicles from Pallel to Moreh and vice-versa will not be allowed from 6 pm to 5 am.
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March - 18 
Chhattisgarh Police said on March 18 that Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) had hatched a plot to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his campaign trail in Chhattisgarh in last Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, re
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Chhattisgarh Police said on March 18 that Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) had hatched a plot to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his campaign trail in Chhattisgarh in last Lok Sabha (Lower House of Indian Parliament) elections, reports Asian Age. “SIMI’s key leader Umer Siddique along with his associate Hyder Ali had hatched the conspiracy at the coaching centre run by the former in Raipur to attack Mr Modi during his poll campaign at Ambikapur in Sarguja district in November last year. The SIMI operatives had conducted reconnaissance of the site where Mr Modi was scheduled to address the election rally,” Raipur range Inspector General of Police (IGP) G.P.Singh stated. According to Mr Singh, Umer had visited Pakistan to get training on terrorist activities. He used to train gullible Muslim youth at several places in Chhattisgarh by brainwashing them. “Umer was also recruiting cadres for Al Qaeda,” Mr Singh added. According to Mr Singh, Umer was planning to send the Muslim youth to Afghanistan to fight for al Qaeda after training them in militancy.
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March - 18 
Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on March 18 stated that neutralization of criminal groups like Garo National Army (GNLA) was the only way to send a strong message to militants, reports The Shillong Times. Stating that Government was very clear on neutral
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma on March 18 stated that neutralization of criminal groups like Garo National Army (GNLA) was the only way to send a strong message to militants, reports The Shillong Times. Stating that Government was very clear on neutralizing GNLA, Sangma stated that It is quite evident that they want to continue with their criminal and anti- national activities.”The Chief Minister also asserted that the State Government has given directives to the State Police to neutralize the criminal groups. Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) denied the claim made by the police that two of their cadres were killed in an encounter at Karkutta in North Garo Hills on March 17, reports The Shillong Times on March 18. AMEF ‘vice chairman’ Kadongchak Matgrik stated that the persons killed in the alleged encounter by were innocent daily wage earners. GNLA on March 18 stated that Government can initiate talks with its jailed ‘chairman’ Champion Sangma, reports The Telegraph. GNLA ‘joint publicity secretary’ Garo Mandei Marak said that "If the government is willing to talk, let our ‘chairman’ do so. Our chairman is accessible 24 hours. It is not necessary that all members of the GNLA should talk with the Government. Our chairman is our head and can talk on behalf of the outfit."He also commented on call to lift the indefinite ban in Ampati in South West Garo Hills District , by saying that “We are still examining the statement of Mukul Sangma and need some time to lift the bandh in Ampati."
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March - 18 
Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Prakash Mishra told the media on March 18 that if required more CRPF units would be deployed in Nuapada District to free the area from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports
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Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Prakash Mishra told the media on March 18 that if required more CRPF units would be deployed in Nuapada District to free the area from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Times of India. He added that he would take steps to ensure that tourists are able to visit Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary in Nuapada District without the fear of Maoists. Mishra, who went to Sunabeda village in a chopper, admitted that tourism was hit in the area due to increase in extremist activities in the past five years. The Maoists reportedly started spreading their base in Sunabeda in 2009. Since Chhattisgarh is close to Sunabeda, it became an added advantage for the Maoists. At present, the CRPF and Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel have been deployed at Barkot, Jamgaon, Sunabeda and Soseng villages. Sources in the forest department also said the number of visitors has gone down owing to Maoist menace. The department recorded 22,000 footfalls between 2001 and 2005. The figure dipped to 2009 between 2006 and 2009. In 2010 and 2011, only 815 tourists visited the place. No tourist has visited the area since 2012.
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March - 18 
Fearing civilian casualties, the anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad stopped short of opening fire at a Maoist gang at Mukkanampotti tribal colony at Nilambur in Malapuram District last week, reports The New Indian Express on Marc
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Fearing civilian casualties, the anti-Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) squad stopped short of opening fire at a Maoist gang at Mukkanampotti tribal colony at Nilambur in Malapuram District last week, reports The New Indian Express on March 19. The Police inaction had invited criticism from various corners and it is their first clarification on the incident, though it is unofficial. The Police spotted a seven-member CPI-Maoist gang in the tribal colony when the extremists were just a few metres away. It was for the first time that the Police Force in the District was coming that close to nabbing the extremist group members. “However, the police were not in a position to attack the gang. They were atop a hilly terrain and the Police were on the down side. Five of the seven people were inside the house of Chathan, a resident of the colony, having food. The others were watching the surroundings. If we had opened fire at that moment, they would have used the tribal family as cover to escape bullets. The lives of both the policemen and the civilians were at risk,” sources in the force said seeking anonymity. The police action invited criticism from various quarters. But they believe what they did was right. “There were three women in the house. There would have been a huge public uproar had any civilian been injured in the attack on Maoists.” Meanwhile, on the basis of intelligence tip that Maoists may target Wayanad District Collectorate in the hope that it could give them better public attention, the government has decided on March 12 to bring the collectorate building and surrounding areas under electronic surveillance system, reports The Times of India. The Revenue Department has cleared the proposal for setting up surveillance cameras in the collectorate. According to the order issued by the Government in this regard INR 2.6 million has been cleared for installation of cameras in the compound that will capture the movements of visitors inside the collectorate building as well as the surrounding areas.
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March - 18 
Maharasthra Police produced seven persons accused of waging war against India for a court hearing in Mangaluru on March 18, reports The Times of India. The accused produced were Sayyed Mohammed Noushad, Ahmed Bava Aboobakkar, Mahammed Ali, Javed Ali,
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Maharasthra Police produced seven persons accused of waging war against India for a court hearing in Mangaluru on March 18, reports The Times of India. The accused produced were Sayyed Mohammed Noushad, Ahmed Bava Aboobakkar, Mahammed Ali, Javed Ali, Mohammad Rafiq, Fakeer Ahammed and Shabir Bhatkal. They were among 13 persons arrested from various places along the coast in October 2008. According to the charge sheet filed before the jurisdictional court, the accused during a period from 2004 to 2008 with an intention to create acts of terror across India and create animosity among people of various religions and communities came together as part of a conspiracy and planned to carry out bomb blasts in the country. The accused help secret meetings, mobilised funds to carry out the terror drive and even gathered arms and ammunition for the purpose. The charge sheet said the acts of terror were also planned to undermine the sovereignty of the nation and to that effect, the accused went about systematically procuring devises such as timers, circuits to carry out their plans. New Indian Express adds that Ahmed Bava and Mohammed Noushad were arrested by the Mangaluru Police on charges of giving shelter to Yasin Bhatkal and Riyaz Bhatkal, Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives on August 3, 2008. However, as Ahmed Bava and Mohammed Noushad are the key accused in giving shelter to the terrorists, Mumbai Police had sought their custody.
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March - 18 
Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCP-M) clarified that it has no connection with the closing of catholic schools in Imphal, reports Kanglaonline on March 19.
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Maoist Communist Party Manipur (MCP-M) clarified that it has no connection with the closing of catholic schools in Imphal, reports Kanglaonline on March 19.
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March - 18 
National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that bomb attack on March 16, at residential compound of Vice Chairman of Imphal Urban Co-operative Bank (IUCB) Limited at Khurai Puthiba Leirak in Imphal East, was carried out by militant groups Central Secur
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National Liberation Front (UNLF) claimed that bomb attack on March 16, at residential compound of Vice Chairman of Imphal Urban Co-operative Bank (IUCB) Limited at Khurai Puthiba Leirak in Imphal East, was carried out by militant groups Central Security Force (CSF) reports The Sangai Express on March 19.
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March - 18 
On March 18, a road construction worker, identified as YK. Daniel was abducted near Thonglang Akutpa in Senapati District, reports Kanglaonline.
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On March 18, a road construction worker, identified as YK. Daniel was abducted near Thonglang Akutpa in Senapati District, reports Kanglaonline.
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March - 18 
Security Force (SF) team arrested a militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon), identified as Kshetrimayum Shanta Singh alias Ingo from an unspecified location in Imphal East District on March 18, reports e-pao. Investigation
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Security Force (SF) team arrested a militant of Noyon faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Noyon), identified as Kshetrimayum Shanta Singh alias Ingo from an unspecified location in Imphal East District on March 18, reports e-pao. Investigation revealed that he had extorted INR 15,000 from a forest employee of Kundongbam in Thoubal District.
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March - 18 
The Anti-Terrorist Cell (ATC) of the Crime Branch of Pune city Police arrested two persons, one of them a minor boy, for possession of fake Indian currency notes (FICN) on March 18, reports The Indian Express. Police have recovered 398 Fake Indian Cu
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The Anti-Terrorist Cell (ATC) of the Crime Branch of Pune city Police arrested two persons, one of them a minor boy, for possession of fake Indian currency notes (FICN) on March 18, reports The Indian Express. Police have recovered 398 Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 500 denomination from the suspects. Acting on a tip-off to Inspector Dhananjay Dhumal of ATC, a Police team laid a trap and arrested the suspects under the Shivaji Maharaj bridge near Pune Municipal Corporation. One of the suspects was identified as Faizuddin Ali alias Lalu Taufsar Ali (22), a native of Malda District in West Bengal. Police also detained his aide who is a teenager boy. Faizuddin was arrested under appropriate sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). His minor accomplice was detained and then shifted to remand home as per the court’s order. The offence in this case has been registered at the Shivajinagar Police Station.
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March - 18 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) outfit is planning to form a new corridor to connect Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh through the districts of Sambalpur and Deogarh, said Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) outfit is planning to form a new corridor to connect Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh through the districts of Sambalpur and Deogarh, said Director General (DG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Prakash Mishra on March 18, reports The New Indian Express. He further said “The CRPF is ready to foil any such attempt by the banned outfit.” Sambalpur and Deogarh districts are pivotal because of their strategic location and all efforts will be made to ensure that the Maoists cannot realise their plan of a corridor, added Mishra, who arrived in Sambalpur later in the day after reviewing anti-Maoist operations at Sunabeda wildlife sanctuary in Nuapada, which has become a hotbed of Maoists. “It will be easy to rein in the Maoists if they are denied setting up the corridor,” Mishra said, adding that there has been a reduction in the Maoist movement in Sundargarh, Deogarh and Sambalpur whereas it has increased in Boudh, Kandhamal and Angul districts. He said the CRPF personnel have succeeded in containing Maoist activity in Sunabeda sanctuary and are now concentrating on the border areas of Nuapada and Chhattisgarh, where the ultras are currently active. On CRPF deployment in the State, the CRPF DG said it would be rationalised and the personnel stationed in areas which have marked subdued Maoist activities would be moved to places where ultras are active. He said the CRPF was working in tandem with the State Police. During his visit to the Sunabeda sanctuary, Mishra attended a function organised by CRPF in Sunabeda village as a part of their Civic Action Programme.
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March - 18 
The special court on March 18, allowed the National Investigation Agency (NIA’s) appeal for extension and granted the agency the additional time to file a charge sheet in the case against Kalyan youth Areeb Majeed, accused of joining Islamic State (I
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The special court on March 18, allowed the National Investigation Agency (NIA’s) appeal for extension and granted the agency the additional time to file a charge sheet in the case against Kalyan youth Areeb Majeed, accused of joining Islamic State (IS), reports Indian Express. The agency had on February 26, 2015 sought the extension to file the charg esheet, which was originally to have been filed on March 20. With this extension, the agency has acquired a total of 180 days’ time to file the chargesheet, since Areeb’s arrest on November 28, 2014, when he was flown from Istanbul (Turkey) under NIA escort back to India. Areeb was booked under Sections 16, 18 and 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for conspiring to commit a terrorist act and being a member of a banned foreign terror outfit. Areeb was also booked under Section 125 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) for waging war against the nation.
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March - 18 
Two men, identified as Satender Kumar alias Tinu and Pritam Kumar who had allegedly shot dead the leader of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), O Juge Singh alias Wangba Khuman, in New Delhi in 2008 were arrested from Dwarka in New Delhi on March 18, rep
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Two men, identified as Satender Kumar alias Tinu and Pritam Kumar who had allegedly shot dead the leader of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), O Juge Singh alias Wangba Khuman, in New Delhi in 2008 were arrested from Dwarka in New Delhi on March 18, reports The Sangai Express. During interrogation, Satender Kumar told that he was a transporter involved in illegal trade of sandalwood/red sandalwood and teakwood and in 2007 his truck was captured by members of KYKL in Manipur and its leader O Juge Singh had extorted INR 800,000 from him to secure the release of his truck and since then he had a grudge against Juge Singh.
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March - 18 
An anti-polio worker was killed and another sustained injuries when gunmen opened fire on them in Kamangara area of Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency on March 18, reports The News. The source said that a worker identified as Roohullah wa
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An anti-polio worker was killed and another sustained injuries when gunmen opened fire on them in Kamangara area of Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency on March 18, reports The News. The source said that a worker identified as Roohullah was killed while Arifullah sustained injuries. The TTP claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 18 
At least 11 more prisoners were hanged till death in various prisones of Punjab on March 18, taking the number of executions over the past two days to 23, reports The News. Earlier it was reported that nine prisoners were executed. The latest round i
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At least 11 more prisoners were hanged till death in various prisones of Punjab on March 18, taking the number of executions over the past two days to 23, reports The News. Earlier it was reported that nine prisoners were executed. The latest round in Punjab executions brings the total number of convicts hanged since the Government resumed capital punishment in December 2014 to 50. According to details, two prisoners, identified as Saeed Ahmad and Shafqat Ali were hanged at the District Jail in Faisalabad. They had been awarded the death penalty by a District Court over a double murder committed on March 23, 1998 in Nankana Sahib District of the Province. Two more death row prisoners Ghulam Muhammad and Zakir Hussain, were executed at District Jail Jhang. Ghulam Muhammad had killed his brother-in-law, Mustafa, in 2000 over a family dispute, while Zakir Hussain killed Zulfiqar over the custodianship of a shrine in 1998. In Rawalpindi District, two death row inmates, identified as Shaukat and Muhammad Shabbir, were hanged for murdering a person over enmity. Also, a murder convict, Tahir Bashir, was also hanged till death at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore District. He had shot dead Arshad Ali in Sabzazar over a minor dispute in 2000. It was the first execution of a death row prisoner in Lahore in a case not involving terrorism charges. In addition, one Asad Khan, who shot dead three people including a woman in Khushab District over a marriage dispute in 2002, was executed in Attock District. Another killer, identified as Ahmed Nawaz of Chakrala was executed at Mianwali’s Central Jail. He had been sentenced to death for killing a person in 1998.
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March - 18 
At least 44 militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircraft pounded their hideouts in Kukikhel, Kamarkhel and Sepah areas of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Are
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At least 44 militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircraft pounded their hideouts in Kukikhel, Kamarkhel and Sepah areas of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 18, reports The News. Official sources said that fighter aircraft targeted the hideouts of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants. Meanwhile, a spokesman for the LI, Salahuddin Ayubi, admitted that there was a heavy bombardment by the air force in Tirah Valley. However, he maintained that the LI had taken protective measures and none of its fighters was harmed in the air strikes. He also claimed that the LI and its new allies from the TTP and Jamaatul Ahrar had sent their men to Peshawar, Lahore, Karachi and other cities to carry out suicide bombings and other attacks to avenge the ongoing military operations in Khyber Agency and North Waziristan Agency.
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March - 18 
Execution of another convicted person, Shafqat Hussain, set to be executed on March 19 (today) at Karachi jail, was delayed for an indefinite period after Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali appealed to the President to review the death
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Execution of another convicted person, Shafqat Hussain, set to be executed on March 19 (today) at Karachi jail, was delayed for an indefinite period after Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali appealed to the President to review the death penalty.
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March - 18 
Four children were wounded in a grenade explosion near while they were bathing in Naubahar canal in Samijabad area of Multan District on March 18, reported Dawn.
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Four children were wounded in a grenade explosion near while they were bathing in Naubahar canal in Samijabad area of Multan District on March 18, reported Dawn.
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March - 18 
Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on March 18 arrested six terrorists during search operation carried out in Eastern Bypass area of provincial capital Quetta on March 18, reports The News. A spokesman for FC said that the FC recovered weapons and explo
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Frontier Corps (FC) Balochistan on March 18 arrested six terrorists during search operation carried out in Eastern Bypass area of provincial capital Quetta on March 18, reports The News. A spokesman for FC said that the FC recovered weapons and explosives from Sakran area. “Following a tip-off, FC conducted raid in Sakran area and recovered weapons and explosives including 10 automatic weapons, rifles and three kilogram of explosives,” he said. He further said that FC defused Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Sui area of Dera Bugti District and Loralai District. “Terrorists had planted IED weighing 12 kilogram in Sui and two IEDs in Loralai to carryout sabotage act,” he said, adding however, FC teams defused them.
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March - 18 
Just hours before his execution, Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) convicted worker Saulat Mirza alleged in a supposed televised video confession shot in Mach Jail in Balochistan on March 18 that he killed former Director of Karachi Electric Supply Co
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Just hours before his execution, Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s (MQM) convicted worker Saulat Mirza alleged in a supposed televised video confession shot in Mach Jail in Balochistan on March 18 that he killed former Director of Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) Shahid Hamid on the directives of party chief Altaf Hussain on July 5, 1997, in Karachi, reports The Express Tribune. Mirza alleged that he received the order for the ‘hit’ from Altaf at MQM leader Babar Ghauri’s residence. Mirza revealed that orders were given on telephone by the party chief himself. Usually, the party chief would either give orders himself or through the likes of Babar Ghauri. He further revealed that people whom the party wanted to save from Police torture are provided protection in Police stations through Governor Ishratul Ebad Khan. The video shows Mirza claiming that Altaf would not let anyone to rise in the party, adding that the MQM chief ordered the murder of Azeem Tariq when he started rising within the party ranks. Similarly, when former Karachi Mayor Mustafa Kamal started getting popular among masses, he was disgracefully thrown out of the party. Mirza in his video message appealed to the co-party workers to take heed from his fate, of how he was used and then later discarded like ‘used tissue paper’. However, Altaf Hussain refuted allegations made by Saulat Mirza in his supposed confessional video, terming them as lies. He further claimed that the confessional video of Saulat Mirza had been released by ‘agencies’. “I have never met Saulat Mirza and have never spoken to him,” said Altaf, adding that it was the first time that he had seen a video of a convicted death row inmate being released. Meanwhile, just minutes after his ‘confessional’ video was broadcast, his execution was stayed for 72 hours. The decision was reportedly taken by the President on the request of Federal Minister of Interior. “It is likely that Mirza’s execution is delayed for another 72 hours”, the said an official.
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March - 18 
The Police arrested 11 militants and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Buner District, on March 18, reports The News. District Police Officer, Buner, Syed Khalid Mehmud Hamdani, said the Police launched a search operation in t
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The Police arrested 11 militants and recovered huge cache of arms during a search operation in Buner District, on March 18, reports The News. District Police Officer, Buner, Syed Khalid Mehmud Hamdani, said the Police launched a search operation in the District after reports about the presence of militant’s supporters in Gokand, Jowar, Pir Baba and Elam Mountains. Nine Kalashnikov rifles, two RPG launchers, a sniper gun, 25 kilograms explosives, binoculars and several foreign-made rifles and pistols were recovered from the possession the arrested militants.
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March - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a District leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Sardar Mohmand, in the Yakatoot area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on March 18, reports The News. “Sardar Mohmand was on foo
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a District leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Sardar Mohmand, in the Yakatoot area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on March 18, reports The News. “Sardar Mohmand was on foot when armed men opened fire on him with a 9-mm pistol and escaped,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations, Peshawar Dr Mian Saeed Ahmad said. The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) claimed responsibility for the attack and threatened to now target more members of the ruling party.
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March - 18 
Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a school near KDA roundabout in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 18, reports Dawn. However, no casualties were reported. The attackers also dropped a threat lett
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Unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at a school near KDA roundabout in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 18, reports Dawn. However, no casualties were reported. The attackers also dropped a threat letter in the school premises before escaping from the scene. The Bomb Disposal Squad personnel present at the scene said 500 grams of explosive material was used in the making of the bomb.
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March - 18 
Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang has urged top leaders of the major political forces to invest another week to make consensus efforts, reports ekantipur.com. In a strongly-worded speech over the lack of progress in the constitution wr
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang has urged top leaders of the major political forces to invest another week to make consensus efforts, reports ekantipur.com. In a strongly-worded speech over the lack of progress in the constitution writing, Nembang told the top leaders during a meeting in Singha Durbar, Kathmandu on March 18, that he would resume the majority course if there is no consensus within March 25. The CA chair had initiated the majority process on January 25 amid protest from Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Madhes-based parties. Nembang believes that as the opposition parties have announced to boycott the programmes attended by the prime minister and ministers after March 11, there will not be consensus in such scenario. The head of constitution drafting body has taken an initiative to bring the ruling and opposition parties together.
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March - 18 
One person was killed and three others injured in Chandpur District during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 19, reports The Daily Star. Truck driver Jahangir (35) was burnt to death on the
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One person was killed and three others injured in Chandpur District during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 19, reports The Daily Star. Truck driver Jahangir (35) was burnt to death on the spot as unidentified blockade supporters hurled a petrol bomb at a truck. Among the three injured, condition of Sharif, a cattle trader, was critical.
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March - 18 
Police arrested 13 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Rahmatpur Shifair Kamat village of Lalmonirhat District on March 18, reports The Daily Star. Police said that the ICS cadres were arrested on charg
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Police arrested 13 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Rahmatpur Shifair Kamat village of Lalmonirhat District on March 18, reports The Daily Star. Police said that the ICS cadres were arrested on charge of training on jihad.
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March - 18 
Police arrested 80 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and recovered firearms and ammunition in raids at two colleges in Chittagong city of Chittagong District on March 18, reports The Daily Star. On infor
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Police arrested 80 cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and recovered firearms and ammunition in raids at two colleges in Chittagong city of Chittagong District on March 18, reports The Daily Star. On information of sabotage plan, a team of Police conducted a raid at Suhrawardy Hall of Chittagong Government College. During the drive, Police arrested 72 ICS cadres and recovered an AK-22, a 303 rifle, three pistols, four guns, five rocket launchers, 64 rounds bullets and 25 cartridges. Later, Police conducted another raid at Government Hazi Muhammad Mohsin College and arrested eight more ICS cadres.
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March - 18 
Terming the alliance of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) a platform for terrorists and militants, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a discussion in Dhaka city’s Bangabandhu International Conference Centre on March 18 urg
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Terming the alliance of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) a platform for terrorists and militants, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at a discussion in Dhaka city’s Bangabandhu International Conference Centre on March 18 urged people from all walks of life to resist BNP-JeI’s political programmes which are killing innocent people, reports Dhaka Tribune. She also called BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia the queen of militancy and said there was no place for BNP-JeI’s terrorist and militant activities in Bangladesh.
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March - 18 
Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera while presenting amendments to strengthen the laws to combat terrorist financing and money laundering combat in the Parliament on March 18 said that the Government will review the proscription of 16 Tamil Diaspora
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Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera while presenting amendments to strengthen the laws to combat terrorist financing and money laundering combat in the Parliament on March 18 said that the Government will review the proscription of 16 Tamil Diaspora organizations and over 400 individuals by the previous Government, reports Colombo Page. Minister Samaraweera said that the previous Mahinda Rajapaksa Government banned Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora groups and individuals under the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution 1373 for their alleged links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). He said the Government took that measure to "build up the hysteria about the LTTE regrouping" in the run up to the presidential election. Minister said "However, most of the organisations listed may have merely been vocal proponents of Tamil rights. There was hardly any tangible evidence to link them to the LTTE. Some of the individuals listed had even been dead for some time." "Reviewing this list of individuals and entities is an important exercise at this juncture when the Government of President Maithripala Sirisena is seriously committed to expedite the reconciliation process," the Minister pointed out. Earlier, Sri Lanka on April 1, 2014 signed the UNSC Resolution 1373, which sets out strategies to combat terrorism and to control terrorist financing. With the signing of the Resolution 1373, the Rajapaksa Government banned the Tamil Tiger terrorist organization, LTTE and 15 other Tamil Diaspora groups that are alleged of having terror links and involved in reviving the terrorist movement in the country.
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March - 18 
Sri Lankan Government has started a fresh probe in to the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda, reports Colombo Page on March 19. Minister of Mass Media and Parliamentary Affairs Gayantha Karunathilaka has made this observation in parliame
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Sri Lankan Government has started a fresh probe in to the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda, reports Colombo Page on March 19. Minister of Mass Media and Parliamentary Affairs Gayantha Karunathilaka has made this observation in parliament in response to an oral question posed by Kurunegala District in North Western Province Parliamentarian Shantha Bandara. Eknaligoda who supported the common opposition presidential candidate General (Retired) Sarath Fonseka at the 2010 Presidential elections disappeared in the evening of January 24, 2010, just 36 hours before the elections. Karunathilaka added that the government has also taken steps to formulate a welfare plan to support Eknaligoda's family and the education of his two children.
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March - 19 
On March 19, an encounter took place between Assam Rifles (AR) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a deep jungle in Nungba area of Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express. There has been no report of casualties.
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On March 19, an encounter took place between Assam Rifles (AR) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in a deep jungle in Nungba area of Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express. There has been no report of casualties.
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March - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants in Lakhipur area of Goalpara District on March 19, reports Zee news. SFs recovered Fake Indian currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 200,000 and t
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militants in Lakhipur area of Goalpara District on March 19, reports Zee news. SFs recovered Fake Indian currency Notes (FICN) with a face value of INR 200,000 and two pistols from the two militants
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March - 19 
A bomb blast was triggered at the residence of Lourembam Diana in Tera Yengkhom Leikai in Imphal West District on March 19, reports The Sangai Express. Claiming responsibility of the blast, a press release issued by United National Liberation Front (
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A bomb blast was triggered at the residence of Lourembam Diana in Tera Yengkhom Leikai in Imphal West District on March 19, reports The Sangai Express. Claiming responsibility of the blast, a press release issued by United National Liberation Front (UNLF) stated that the bomb attack was the first warning and accused that Diana had collected money in the name of UNLF.
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March - 19 
A grenade assault was made at the residence of Lourembam Jiten Singh on March 19 at Tera Yengkhom Leirak in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A grenade assault was made at the residence of Lourembam Jiten Singh on March 19 at Tera Yengkhom Leirak in Imphal West District, reports Imphal Free Press.
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March - 19 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) women militant, identified as Khaidem Ningol Takhellam-bam ongbi Sonia alias Sorojini alias Sonia Chanu, was arrested on March 18 during a cordon and search operation at Khongjom Bazar in Thoubal District, reports E-p
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) women militant, identified as Khaidem Ningol Takhellam-bam ongbi Sonia alias Sorojini alias Sonia Chanu, was arrested on March 18 during a cordon and search operation at Khongjom Bazar in Thoubal District, reports E-pao. The Sangai Express adds that she had recruited one cadre and was trying to recruit new cadres for KYKL from Khongjom Langathel area.
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March - 19 
Acting on a tip-off, the Security Forces (SFs) on March 19 recovered a powerful can-bomb from Saranda forest area in West Singhbhum District, reports Zee News. The SFs comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police Force lau
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Acting on a tip-off, the Security Forces (SFs) on March 19 recovered a powerful can-bomb from Saranda forest area in West Singhbhum District, reports Zee News. The SFs comprising Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and District Armed Police Force launched a massive search operation in a village near Karampada and spotted the can-bomb planted underneath a kucha road, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael S Raj. The SP said the explosive weighed 30 kg and was planted to target the security personnel.
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March - 19 
Eight miscreants including four cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested from Ghato area of Ramgarh District on March 19, reports The Business Standard. Superinten
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Eight miscreants including four cadres of Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested from Ghato area of Ramgarh District on March 19, reports The Business Standard. Superintendent of Police (SP) M Tamilvanan said the arrested TPC cadres were allegedly involved in the attack on Tata Steel's West Bokaro colliery site on the intervening night of March 16-17. Five mobile phones and two motorcycles have been seized from them, Tamilvanan said.
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March - 19 
In a report on the March 5 lynching incident, suspended Senior Superintendent of Dimapur Jail, B Chuba, stated that two jailed militants of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) escaped during the melee, reports
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In a report on the March 5 lynching incident, suspended Senior Superintendent of Dimapur Jail, B Chuba, stated that two jailed militants of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) escaped during the melee, reports The Assam Tribune on March 20.
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March - 19 
Mizoram Police in a joint operation with Assam Rifles (AR) recovered seven M4 A1 carbines (with empty magazines), one 56 AK rifle, one MKII (without magazine) and 500 rounds of (live) ammunition at Mualbuhvum in Champai District on March 19, reports
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Mizoram Police in a joint operation with Assam Rifles (AR) recovered seven M4 A1 carbines (with empty magazines), one 56 AK rifle, one MKII (without magazine) and 500 rounds of (live) ammunition at Mualbuhvum in Champai District on March 19, reports The Telegraph. A man identified as Thangdeihpianga was arrested during the operation. The Indian Express further adds that arms were to be delivered to ethnic Chakma militants in Bangladesh.
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March - 19 
On March 19, Kolasib Police arrested three militants of Democrat faction of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC-D), identified as ‘commander’ Paul Laldemloa, Rualneihlala and John Lianhmingthanga at Tuithaveng in Kolasib District, reports Mizonews. Police
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On March 19, Kolasib Police arrested three militants of Democrat faction of Hmar People’s Convention (HPC-D), identified as ‘commander’ Paul Laldemloa, Rualneihlala and John Lianhmingthanga at Tuithaveng in Kolasib District, reports Mizonews. Police also seized a pistol with 9mm bullets from the militants.
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March - 19 
On March 19, three persons, identified as Khider Mohammed, Sundara Raj and Balasubramaniam were arrested by Police at Sukrawarpetta in Town Hall in Coimbatore along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), worth INR 14,000, reports New Indian Express.
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On March 19, three persons, identified as Khider Mohammed, Sundara Raj and Balasubramaniam were arrested by Police at Sukrawarpetta in Town Hall in Coimbatore along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), worth INR 14,000, reports New Indian Express. All three men were booked under sections 489B (using as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes), 489C (possession of forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes) among others of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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March - 19 
on March 19, two Over Ground Workers (OGW) of UNLF, identified as Soram Ibohal Singh alias Koireng and Namoijam Boinao, were arrested by a team of Police and Assam Riffles (AR) from Yairipok in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express. On follow
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on March 19, two Over Ground Workers (OGW) of UNLF, identified as Soram Ibohal Singh alias Koireng and Namoijam Boinao, were arrested by a team of Police and Assam Riffles (AR) from Yairipok in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express. On follow up action Security Forces (SFs) arrested another militant identified as Thangjam Nandibala, of UNLF from Yaripok.
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March - 19 
On March 6, an Indian jihadi, identified as Sultan Abdul Kadir Armar (39), was killed while fighting for the Islamic State (IS), reports Indian Express. Armar hailed from Bhatkal town in Karnataka, intelligence sources have told The Indian Express. I
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On March 6, an Indian jihadi, identified as Sultan Abdul Kadir Armar (39), was killed while fighting for the Islamic State (IS), reports Indian Express. Armar hailed from Bhatkal town in Karnataka, intelligence sources have told The Indian Express. In a statement released online on March 19, Indian jihadist group Ansar al-Tauhid fi’Bilad al-Hind said Armar was killed during fighting at Kobane, on the Syria-Turkey border, on March 6. “His intense urge to establish Islam and the pathetic condition of the Muslim ummah (nation) forced him to leave behind his loved ones, seeking Allah’s pleasure and eternal paradise,” says the statement. Reportedly, in the year 2004, Armar and his brother Shafi Armar joined the Indian Mujahideen (IM). Following the arrest of IM 'India operations chief' Yasin Bhatkal, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had secured warrants for Armar’s arrest.
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March - 19 
SFs arrested a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant identified as Poukhon Panmei alias Pundibonang from a house at Mantripukhri Lamlongei area in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. On his disclosure, one 7.65 mm pistol with 4 live r
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SFs arrested a Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militant identified as Poukhon Panmei alias Pundibonang from a house at Mantripukhri Lamlongei area in Imphal East District, reports The Sangai Express. On his disclosure, one 7.65 mm pistol with 4 live rounds was recovered from Langol Laimanai hill in Imphal West District. Further follow-up action led to the arrest of another ZUF militant, identified as Thomas Kamei alias Meilungjokpou from an unspecified location. He is the ‘section officer’ of finance in Imphal area of ZUF and was involved in extorting money from Government employees and businessmen. 37 demand letters of ZUF were recovered from him.
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March - 19 
The Bombay high court on March 19 upheld a judgment of the Pune sessions court that convicted three persons from West Bengal for possession of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 25,000, reports The Times of India. Manirul Maulavi Mustafa, Ans
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The Bombay high court on March 19 upheld a judgment of the Pune sessions court that convicted three persons from West Bengal for possession of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 25,000, reports The Times of India. Manirul Maulavi Mustafa, Ansar Bashir Husein and Kamaluddin Arsad Ali were arrested by the Samarth Police from Shiralsheth chowk in Rasta Peth in Pune, Maharashtra on July 31, 2011. They had moved a criminal appeal against their conviction and sentences of six years' rigorous imprisonment.
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March - 19 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on March 19 reiterated his faith in the patriotism of Indian Muslims and asserted that influence of Islamic State (IS) was negligible on Indian youth, reports The Times of India. He, however, cautioned the glob
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on March 19 reiterated his faith in the patriotism of Indian Muslims and asserted that influence of Islamic State (IS) was negligible on Indian youth, reports The Times of India. He, however, cautioned the global community on the appeal of IS among the young and educated and found the threat of do-it-yourself lone wolves real. Singh said, "Influence of Islamic State on the Indian youth is negligible as just a handful of Indian youth have joined the ISIS and some have also returned after being persuaded by their families. The failure of ISIS to attract Indian Muslims is due to the complete integration of Indian Muslims into the national mainstream. Indian Muslims are patriots and are not swayed by fundamentalist ideologies. India as a country is proud of all its diversity." Singh, however, cautioned the audience about the influence of internet in spreading the ideology and said that "the appeal of ISIS to the young, educated people, in spite of its medieval ideology, is a cause for concern to the global community. ISIS are adept at using the latest technologies to propagate their beliefs and deeds. They extensively use modern technology to reach out to wider audience with susceptible minds." "The menace of terrorism is greatly amplified in today's digital world. Today a 'lone wolf' or a 'DIY (Do It Yourself) Terrorist' can go online and learn how to carry out an attack without ever leaving home. We have recently constituted an expert committee to look into all possible avenues of cybercrime and its linkages with the terrorist world," Singh added.
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March - 19 
ZUF stated that the fierce arms confrontation which occurred on March 19 at Guiteng in Khoupum valley in Tamenglong District with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was because of NSCN-IM`s incursion into ZUF area
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ZUF stated that the fierce arms confrontation which occurred on March 19 at Guiteng in Khoupum valley in Tamenglong District with Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) was because of NSCN-IM`s incursion into ZUF area, reports Kanglaonline on March 22.
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March - 19 
The Mansehra Police of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 19 claimed to have arrested the alleged killer of Naheed Parveen Rehman, Director Orangi Pilot Project, Karachi, reports The News. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zulfiqar Khan Jadoon said tha
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The Mansehra Police of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 19 claimed to have arrested the alleged killer of Naheed Parveen Rehman, Director Orangi Pilot Project, Karachi, reports The News. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zulfiqar Khan Jadoon said that the Police took action on a tip-off about the presence of Ahmad Ali alias Papu Shah Kashmiri at a house in Kashmiri Bazaar. The target killer was wanted in many cases in Karachi and he had been living in a rented building in Mansehra for the last couple of years.
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March - 19 
At least 11 SF personnel were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off on March 19 in the Mangrosa area of Khyber Agency, reports The News. According to a security official, the SF personnel were in a vehicle during their routine du
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At least 11 SF personnel were injured when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off on March 19 in the Mangrosa area of Khyber Agency, reports The News. According to a security official, the SF personnel were in a vehicle during their routine duty when an IED exploded near the vehicle.
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March - 19 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on March 19 said that operation against terrorists and miscreants in Karachi was launched after taking all political parties into confidence, reports Daily Times. He said peace and stability of the country’s commercia
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on March 19 said that operation against terrorists and miscreants in Karachi was launched after taking all political parties into confidence, reports Daily Times. He said peace and stability of the country’s commercial hub was in the interest of all. The situation in Karachi had considerably improved since the start of the operation and incidents of kidnapping for ransom, extortion of money and target killing had reduced, he said. Talking to the PML-N MNAs from Faisalabad Division, the PM said there was no space for terrorism in the country and criminals convicted in heinous crimes would be brought to justice. He said there was no justification for anyone in the country to keep illegal weapons.
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March - 19 
The Minister of State for Water and Power, Abid Sher Ali on March 19 said that the ongoing Karachi operation was against the elements involved in target killings, terrorism and extortion, reports Daily Times. “It is not against any political party ra
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The Minister of State for Water and Power, Abid Sher Ali on March 19 said that the ongoing Karachi operation was against the elements involved in target killings, terrorism and extortion, reports Daily Times. “It is not against any political party rather it is to cleanse the city of target killers, terrorists, extortionists as well as their collaborators and handlers,” he said. He said that there was law and order situation in Karachi for last 12 years, which forced the Government to launch the operation in consultation with political parties.
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March - 19 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on March 19 said a US drone strike in eastern Afghanistan had killed a senior commander who was a close associate of two of the group’s former chiefs, reports The News. “Commander Khawery Mehsud embraced martyrdom
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on March 19 said a US drone strike in eastern Afghanistan had killed a senior commander who was a close associate of two of the group’s former chiefs, reports The News. “Commander Khawery Mehsud embraced martyrdom in a US drone strike, along with two others, in Afghan territory” near the border with Kurram Agency of Pakistan, said TTP ‘spokesman’ Muhammad Khurasani. “Khawery Mehsud was the key battle commander of Baitullah Mehsud and was a close associate and personal bodyguard of Hakimullah Mehsud,” added the spokesman.
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March - 19 
Twenty militants were killed and five others sustained injuries when the Army helicopters targeted their hideouts in Sandapal, Takhtakai and Nari Baba areas of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 19, r
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Twenty militants were killed and five others sustained injuries when the Army helicopters targeted their hideouts in Sandapal, Takhtakai and Nari Baba areas of Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 19, reports The News. The sources said gunship helicopters targeted the hideouts of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI). The sources said Security Forces (SFs) continued advancement to the Upper Tirah Valley and occupied the main Markaz of the militants in Shalobar and Zakhakhel areas. The sources added that SFs had also taken the control of Kamarkhel and Kukikhel areas.
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March - 19 
Chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Kamal Thapa said the nation would have to face the huge political setback the major political parties did not become serious regarding the current political impasse, reports myrepublica.com. Th
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Chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Kamal Thapa said the nation would have to face the huge political setback the major political parties did not become serious regarding the current political impasse, reports myrepublica.com. The political situation would go out of the control of the political parties if it was not settled in time. Speaking at a program organized by Siraha chapter of the RPP-N in Lahan on March 19, he stressed on the need of holding all-party-meeting of the political parties participating in the Constituent Assembly (CA). Chairman Thapa said, "The all-party-meeting should make new schedule for constitution writing process and decide for procedure to settle the disputed issues appeared during the constitution writing process."
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March - 19 
President Ram Baran Yadav has expressed serious disappointment at the political leaders' failure to deliver a new constitution, reports myrepublica.com. He, however, wished that the new constitution would see the light of the day soon enough. “I have
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President Ram Baran Yadav has expressed serious disappointment at the political leaders' failure to deliver a new constitution, reports myrepublica.com. He, however, wished that the new constitution would see the light of the day soon enough. “I have strict limitations. I seriously request leaders from Nepali Congress (NC), CPN-UML and UCPN (Maoist) to come together to resolve the political deadlock,” said the president addressing the national conference of lawyers at Ratna Nagar, Chitwan on March 19. Stating that the country is mired in chaos and corruption, the president urged leaders from all the political parties to act responsibly to improve the situation.
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March - 19 
Talking to the media persons at Biratnagar Airport, Morang District on March 20, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) vice-chair Narayan Kaji Shrestha said that the constitution drafting process would not be complete without consensus, re
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Talking to the media persons at Biratnagar Airport, Morang District on March 20, Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) vice-chair Narayan Kaji Shrestha said that the constitution drafting process would not be complete without consensus, reports myrepublica.com. Shrestha said the constitution drafting process would be incomplete if the major partner of the peace process and different movements was kept in isolation. He added that they could not neglect the spirit of the different peoples' movements in the name of consensus. He further blamed the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) as they were responsible for the current political deadlock.
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March - 19 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has started approaching senior leaders of the ruling parties involved in the peace process, asking them to facilitate consensus on the disputed issues of the constitution writing process, reports e
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has started approaching senior leaders of the ruling parties involved in the peace process, asking them to facilitate consensus on the disputed issues of the constitution writing process, reports ekantipur.com on March 20. The opposition has often said that problems have exacerbated as the current leadership of the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) fails to grasp the spirit of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on March 19, met senior CPN-UML leader Madhav Kumar Nepal, asking him to increase his role in the drafting of the new constitution. The two leaders also discussed alternatives for settling the disputes related to federalism. Talks are also on with NC General Secretary Krishna Prasad Sitaula, another key negotiator of the peace process. Maoist leaders say although Sitaula played a positive role in the initial years of the peace process he is now against consensus and is pushing the majority way of constitution drafting.
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March - 20 
A fidayeen (suicide) squad of militants in Army fatigues stormed a Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua District, killing six persons, including three Security Force (SF) personnel, one civilian and two militants while 10 others were injured
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A fidayeen (suicide) squad of militants in Army fatigues stormed a Police Station in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua District, killing six persons, including three Security Force (SF) personnel, one civilian and two militants while 10 others were injured on March 20, reports Times of India. This is the first major militant attack in the state since the formation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) coalition Government in the State on March 1.
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March - 20 
on a directive from National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the State Government has decided to hand over the case pertaining to the killing of Sengbath Ch. Marak, on March 4, to Criminal Investigation Department (CID) . Sengbath Marak was reported
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on a directive from National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the State Government has decided to hand over the case pertaining to the killing of Sengbath Ch. Marak, on March 4, to Criminal Investigation Department (CID) . Sengbath Marak was reported to be killed in an encounter with suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA),at Rongram in West Garo Hills. However it was later alleged that he was killed in a fake encounter. In related news, a surrendered GNLA militant, who was a former training instructor, identified as Mingran T Sangma who was accused by the GNLA and also a section of student and social organizations of being involved in the killing of Sengbath Ch. Marak said he was not involved in the shooting incident since he was only the driver of one of Police vehicles which took part in the operation, reports The Shillong Times on March 20. The use of surrendered militants by Security Forces (SFs) has come out after this disclosure.
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March - 20 
On March 20, ‘publicity secretary’ of Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF),identified as Chuang Togan N. Sangma was arrested from a hotel in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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On March 20, ‘publicity secretary’ of Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF),identified as Chuang Togan N. Sangma was arrested from a hotel in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 20 
On March 20, SFs arrested a militant of vice chairman faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC), identified as Laishram Ganga alias Tomchou Meitei, from Nungourok village in Chandel District, reports E-pao.
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On March 20, SFs arrested a militant of vice chairman faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-VC), identified as Laishram Ganga alias Tomchou Meitei, from Nungourok village in Chandel District, reports E-pao.
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March - 20 
PREPAK stated that it has no connection with Laishram Ganga alias Tomchou Meitei , who was arrested on March 20, 2015, from Nungourok in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express.
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PREPAK stated that it has no connection with Laishram Ganga alias Tomchou Meitei , who was arrested on March 20, 2015, from Nungourok in Chandel District, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 20 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly put up handwritten wall posters near Devarapalli and Kudunuru villages in Charla mandal (administrative unit) of Khammam District on March 20, demanding hike in wages for tendu
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres reportedly put up handwritten wall posters near Devarapalli and Kudunuru villages in Charla mandal (administrative unit) of Khammam District on March 20, demanding hike in wages for tendu leaf (leaves of diospyros melonoxylon used for rolling bidis) collectors, reports The Hindu. The posters bearing the name of Maoist Venkatapuram area committee demanded adequate wages, insurance cover and other social security measures for tendu leaf collectors in the Agency areas. Sources said that similar posters were spotted in a few remote tribal hamlets in Venkatapuram mandal bordering Chhattisgarh on March 19.
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March - 20 
With civilian toll reaching two, death toll rises to seven in Kathua fidayeen attack incident on March 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier it was reported that six persons including three Security Force personnel two militants and one civilian was k
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With civilian toll reaching two, death toll rises to seven in Kathua fidayeen attack incident on March 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Earlier it was reported that six persons including three Security Force personnel two militants and one civilian was killed when militants stormed into Rajbagh Police Station in Kathua District. Twelve persons, including eight CRPF personnel, three Policemen and a civilian were also injured in the incident. Two AK-47 rifles with 21 magazines and 156 rounds, 19 live grenades, two wire cutters, two pistols and 61 rounds were recovered from the slain militants
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March - 20 
An official of the paramilitary forces was killed and 10 others sustained injuries in a remote controlled bomb blast in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency on March 20, reports The News. The sources said that the incident took place after suspected mil
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An official of the paramilitary forces was killed and 10 others sustained injuries in a remote controlled bomb blast in the Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency on March 20, reports The News. The sources said that the incident took place after suspected militants opened fire n a convoy of SFs heading towards the mountainous sanctuaries of militants. The SFs entered a house after firing wherein the already planted explosives went off.
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March - 20 
At least two Rangers personnel, identified as Yar Mohammad and Qasim, and passerby woman, identified as Saeeda, was killed and four others including two civilians were injured in a suicide blast targeted with Vehicle Based Improvised Explosive Device
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At least two Rangers personnel, identified as Yar Mohammad and Qasim, and passerby woman, identified as Saeeda, was killed and four others including two civilians were injured in a suicide blast targeted with Vehicle Based Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) near Shadman Town within the remits of the Sharae Noor Jehan Police Station in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 20, reported The News. Police officials said that a patrolling vehicle of Rangers paramilitary force was the target of the attack. During the search, they had gathered body parts that included the head and a foot of the bomber.
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March - 20 
Four militants were killed while several others were injured in aerial operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Singar post near Tirah valley area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 20, reports Daily Times.
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Four militants were killed while several others were injured in aerial operation by Security Forces (SFs) in Singar post near Tirah valley area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 20, reports Daily Times.
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March - 20 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during the Launch of the Civil Aviation Policy 2015 on March 20 said that the Government was trying to control the law and order problem in Karachi, which is the business hub of the nation, adding that it was his objective
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during the Launch of the Civil Aviation Policy 2015 on March 20 said that the Government was trying to control the law and order problem in Karachi, which is the business hub of the nation, adding that it was his objective to make Karachi a crime-free city, reports The News. He said that the Government was taking active measures for multi-dimensional development of the country. He further said that PIA will have to make a distinction between its good and bad people if it has to move forward.
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March - 20 
The repatriation of Temporarily Displaced People (TDPs) from Bara tehsil has started on March 20 as 56 families returned to their homes in the Akkakhel area of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. The decision of returning of Bara’s displaced populati
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The repatriation of Temporarily Displaced People (TDPs) from Bara tehsil has started on March 20 as 56 families returned to their homes in the Akkakhel area of Khyber Agency, reports Daily Times. The decision of returning of Bara’s displaced population has been taken after better law and order situation in the area in the wake of ongoing military operation Khyber-I in the Agency, said Khyber Agency Political Agent Shahab Ali Shah. Shah said that about 86,000 affected families will be repatriated to their native lands after Khyber-I military operation in Khyber Agency.
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March - 20 
The SFs and political administration demolished eight houses of militants and tribes people in Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency. The sources said the action was taken under collective responsibility section of the Frontier Crimes Regula
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The SFs and political administration demolished eight houses of militants and tribes people in Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency. The sources said the action was taken under collective responsibility section of the Frontier Crimes Regulation (FCR).
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March - 20 
Two officials of Balochistan Levies, identified as Athaur Rehman and Hazoor Baksh, were killed and four others were wounded after a convoy of Abdul Razzaq Dilwary, the Deputy Commissioner of Kharan, was attacked by unidentified militants in Racheel a
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Two officials of Balochistan Levies, identified as Athaur Rehman and Hazoor Baksh, were killed and four others were wounded after a convoy of Abdul Razzaq Dilwary, the Deputy Commissioner of Kharan, was attacked by unidentified militants in Racheel area of Kharan District on March 20, reports Daily Times. One of the militants was killed in retaliatory firing while others fled from the scene. According to an official of Balochistan Levies, Deputy Commissioner Abdul Razzaq Dilwary along his Levies guards was on their way to raid a criminal hideout in the Racheel area.
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March - 20 
Two Shia Bohras were killed and several others were injured in a sectarian attack when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) fixed to a motorcycle exploded outside Shia-Bohra community's Saleh Mosque in Saddar Town during the Friday prayer on March 20
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Two Shia Bohras were killed and several others were injured in a sectarian attack when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) fixed to a motorcycle exploded outside Shia-Bohra community's Saleh Mosque in Saddar Town during the Friday prayer on March 20, reported The News. The bomb exploded when worshippers were coming out of the mosque after the prayer,” said Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Abdul Khaliq Shaikh.
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March - 20 
A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) team raided the house of Rezaur Rahman Fahim (31), a BNP activist and arrested with 20 petrol bombs and 20 crude bombs from Jatrabari area in Dhaka city on March 20, reports Dhaka Tribune. RAB said that Fahim was also a
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A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) team raided the house of Rezaur Rahman Fahim (31), a BNP activist and arrested with 20 petrol bombs and 20 crude bombs from Jatrabari area in Dhaka city on March 20, reports Dhaka Tribune. RAB said that Fahim was also a key suspect in the bomb blast incident at a recent procession led by Shipping Minister Shajahan Khan near BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan office.
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March - 21 
A joint team consisting of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Police has busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Jamui District on March 21, reports The Business Standard. The Maoists, upon hearing that Police we
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A joint team consisting of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Police has busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hideout in Jamui District on March 21, reports The Business Standard. The Maoists, upon hearing that Police were nearby, fled the hideout after which the joint team closed upon the area and recovered around 500 kilograms of explosives. "The Police carried out search operations for three days continuously and recovered around 500 kilograms of explosives. We have also recovered cylinder bombs, carbines that were looted from the Police and large amount of bullets and gun powder," said Superintendent of Police (SP) of Jamui, Jayant Kant.
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March - 21 
Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) claimed that Chuang Togan N Sangma, who was arrested on March 20 from Shillong in East Khasi Hills was not their ‘publicity secretary’, reports The Assam Tribune on March 22. According to a release sent on March 22, b
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Achik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) claimed that Chuang Togan N Sangma, who was arrested on March 20 from Shillong in East Khasi Hills was not their ‘publicity secretary’, reports The Assam Tribune on March 22. According to a release sent on March 22, by AMEF ‘vice chairman’ Khadongchak Matgrik, AMEF stated that Sangma was not connected to the outfit and had never been used by the outfit. The cadre, according to the release, is a surrendered Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant.
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March - 21 
As many as four Indians are learnt to have died fighting battles in Iraq and Syria alongside Islamic State (IS)ever since it captured power in parts of the region, The Times of India reports on March 22. These are part of around 10 Indians whose conn
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As many as four Indians are learnt to have died fighting battles in Iraq and Syria alongside Islamic State (IS)ever since it captured power in parts of the region, The Times of India reports on March 22. These are part of around 10 Indians whose connection with IS has been confirmed by the intelligence agencies. As many as 20 more of Indian origin but hailing from United States (US), United Kingdom (UK) and Europe are learnt to be engaged in propaganda activity for the outfit. Interestingly, however, only one of the four deceased had gone to the battle zone from India. Rest all are of Indian origin but were holed up in various countries for several years. The only direct export from India to have died in Syria is Shaheem Tanki. The other three include Karnataka's Bhatkal-born Sultan Armar from Pakistan, one youth from Saudi Arabia and another from a South East Asian country. Apart from these, there has been only one more fidayeen (suicide attacker) from India, Anwer Hussain, who died in 2014 in Afghanistan. However, all these deaths are yet to be confirmed by the intelligence agencies independently. Deaths of both Tanki and Armar were confirmed by the agencies through calls that were made to their respective families from Syria informing them of their ward's death. It must be noted that a similar call had been received in case of another IS recruit from Kalyan, Areeb Majid, who later returned to India and was arrested by National Investigation Agency (NIA). Sources said intelligence agencies have also confirmed that there are at least two former Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives who joined IS recently. "While one, Armar, is learnt to be dead now, another is still there. They had both been holed up in Pakistan since 2008. Anwer, who died in Afghanistan last year, also belonged to IM," said a security establishment officer. One Indian youth is also learnt to have joined the outfit from Singapore. The officer further said, India was in a much better position as neighbouring Pakistan had seen close to 50 youths joining IS since it captured power in parts of Syria last year.
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March - 21 
At least four personnel including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of Gorkha Regiment were injured in an ambush by suspected cadres of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), on March 21 at Luklang Khunou in Tamenglong
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At least four personnel including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of Gorkha Regiment were injured in an ambush by suspected cadres of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), on March 21 at Luklang Khunou in Tamenglong District, reports E-pao. When the Army team reached the spot militants triggered an explosion and started firing. Kanglaonline further adds that the injured Army men have been identified as Subedar Chitra Bahadur, Rifleman Aan Singh, Rifleman Gir Bahadur Thapa and Rifleman Mingma Dorjee. NSCN-K in a statement claimed that two Army men were killed in the ambush. However, according to The Telegraph, an Army source stated that attackers are suspected to be cadres of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF).
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March - 21 
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on March 21 said, the two back to back terror attacks in Jammu is an attempt by the militants to boost their morale which has come down due to the Army operations, reports Indian Express. “When the morale of the oppo
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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on March 21 said, the two back to back terror attacks in Jammu is an attempt by the militants to boost their morale which has come down due to the Army operations, reports Indian Express. “When the morale of the opponents are down, they make such attempts to boost it,” Parrikar said replying to questions about the attack by militants in Jammu and Kashmir. Stating that the IB has many “nallas”, he said at times it is difficult to man the area completely. The IB comes under the purview of the Border Security Force (BSF). Giving figures, Parrikar said that about 26 militants have been killed this year by the Army with only one loss from its side. He said this proves that the Army was doing better and that intelligence has also improved.
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March - 21 
East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Kharkrang stated that Shillong was being used as rest and meeting place by militants, reports The Shillong Times. He also added that “Garo Hills- based militants use Shillong since there are no major
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East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (SP) M. Kharkrang stated that Shillong was being used as rest and meeting place by militants, reports The Shillong Times. He also added that “Garo Hills- based militants use Shillong since there are no major operations here. Police, however, denied that Garo Hills- based militants were engaged in the extortion in Shillong area.
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March - 21 
Extortion demands in the northern part of Sonitpur District by different armed groups, including Bodo and Adivasi militant groups, remains rampant in spite of the ongoing Counter-insurgency operations in the District, reports The Assam Tribune on Mar
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Extortion demands in the northern part of Sonitpur District by different armed groups, including Bodo and Adivasi militant groups, remains rampant in spite of the ongoing Counter-insurgency operations in the District, reports The Assam Tribune on March 22. Militant formations like IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), All Adivasi National Liberation army (AANLA), Adivasi Cobra Military of Assam (ACMA), Birsa Commando Force (BCF), etc remain active in the area. Recently, the chairman of the Eastern Zone chapter of the All India MES (Army) Contractors’ Association, Rajesh Singh and a forest official, Gopal Deka, received two demand notes for huge amounts of money by the AANLA militants under the ‘leadership’ of one Dipen Nayak, adds the report. Rajesh Singh further alleged that many of them had to oblige as the police and the AANLA militants have a nexus.
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March - 21 
Fahad Shaikh, one of the four Kalyan (Maharashtra) youths who ran away and joined the Islamic State (IS) has got in touch with his family, but rebuffed calls to return, saying "I am happy with my jihadi work, I won't come back to India", The Times of
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Fahad Shaikh, one of the four Kalyan (Maharashtra) youths who ran away and joined the Islamic State (IS) has got in touch with his family, but rebuffed calls to return, saying "I am happy with my jihadi work, I won't come back to India", The Times of India reports on March 22. Shaikh, got in touch about a month ago and has since been calling his family and some friends frequently on phone or Skype and other VoIP platforms, said sources familiar with the case of the four youths, all in their twenties. He has confirmed that Saheem Tanki, one of the three youths who went with him, is dead. He reportedly sent a photograph of Tanki at the location where he died to his family. National Investigation Agency (NIA) sleuths managed to contact Shaikh on a phone number he had called from, and he told them he won't return as his community was not treated well here. He again claimed he was happy with jihad but refused to elaborate what he was doing in Raqqa, Syria.
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March - 21 
In a fresh incident, two terrorists were killed during an attack at the Army camp on Jammu-Pathankote National Highway in Samba District on March 21, reports IBN Live. Three persons including one civilian, a Major and an Army jawan were also injured
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In a fresh incident, two terrorists were killed during an attack at the Army camp on Jammu-Pathankote National Highway in Samba District on March 21, reports IBN Live. Three persons including one civilian, a Major and an Army jawan were also injured during the attack.
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March - 21 
On March 21, a team of Imphal West District Police Commandos conducted frisking and checking at the Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai in Imphal West District and arrested a militant of the progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PR
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On March 21, a team of Imphal West District Police Commandos conducted frisking and checking at the Thangmeiband Sinam Leikai in Imphal West District and arrested a militant of the progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-pro), identified as Kiyam Singhajit Singh alias Ibai , reports E-pao.
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March - 21 
On March 21, a team of Police officials from Special Intelligence Unit and ‘Q’ Branch arrested two persons, identified as S. Abbas Mydeen (40) and M. Mubarak (22) from Melur in Madurai, reports The Hindu. The duo, held under provisions of Explosives
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On March 21, a team of Police officials from Special Intelligence Unit and ‘Q’ Branch arrested two persons, identified as S. Abbas Mydeen (40) and M. Mubarak (22) from Melur in Madurai, reports The Hindu. The duo, held under provisions of Explosives Act, and for criminal conspiracy, was produced before the Judicial Magistrate-I, D. Thriveni, who remanded them in judicial custody till April 1, 2015. “We got an alert from our informants about their movements in Pranmalai in Sivaganga District (bordering Madurai District) following which we picked them up. Upon interrogation, they confessed to their involvement in some of the explosive cases (reported in Madurai city, rural areas, Sivaganga and Theni Districts). In other cases, their accomplices were involved,” a Police official said. The Police also took them to Pranmalai hillock late on March 21 and seized a small quantity of an explosive substance, timer devices, batteries, few pieces PVC pipes among others from a cavern. “These are remnants of the materials used for the explosives that were found or blown off in various places in Madurai and neighbouring districts,” the official said. Police sources said that special teams were on the lookout for 10 more persons in this connection.
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March - 21 
On March 21, one person, identified as Babla Kamalpur was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 400,000 from Maheshmati area of Malda District, reports Zee News. The man is suspected to be a carrier and investigations are on, th
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On March 21, one person, identified as Babla Kamalpur was arrested along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 400,000 from Maheshmati area of Malda District, reports Zee News. The man is suspected to be a carrier and investigations are on, they added. Malda District has emerged as a major transit route for FICN brought from Bangladesh and Nepal and then circulated across the country.
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March - 21 
The ‘chairman’ of Isa-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), Isak Chishi Swu, said that tribalism, factionalism, communalism and the spirit of other people and ‘our people’ are eating into the vitality of Naga ‘nationhood
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The ‘chairman’ of Isa-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), Isak Chishi Swu, said that tribalism, factionalism, communalism and the spirit of other people and ‘our people’ are eating into the vitality of Naga ‘nationhood”, reports The Assam Tribune on March 22. He stated that “It is seen that any incident of individual crime is often communalised by negative elements for their vested interest. We must combat them. Tribalism, communalism and factionalism are the weapons of enemies of the people. The psychology of the Nagas today needs to be rebuilt,”. He also added that “We believe solution can be worked out only through discussion and interaction between the contending parties. Some groups say India must quit Nagalim, some say they will go for a separate solution for a part of the people and some others say they prefer prolonging the movement to solving the problem for commercial motive. Overlooking the present they glorify the past and dogmatize the future. They are indeed road blocks, not solution. But NSCN is for a negotiated settlement that guarantees the future of the Nagas,”
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March - 21 
The Army recovered two 303 rifles with silencers, two magazines and 17 rounds of live ammunition from Biswanath Ghat in Sonitpur District on March 21, reports The Telegraph.
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The Army recovered two 303 rifles with silencers, two magazines and 17 rounds of live ammunition from Biswanath Ghat in Sonitpur District on March 21, reports The Telegraph.
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March - 21 
The cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), set ablaze two construction machines in the middle of the night in Latehar District on March 21, reports The Business S
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The cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), set ablaze two construction machines in the middle of the night in Latehar District on March 21, reports The Business Standard. The machines were being used by the local administration to construct a new road. "This whole incident has been attributed to the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI). They had demanded levy. We got information that around seven-eight members had burnt down two machines which were being used to make the roads. We have also recovered a letter in which the PLFI has claimed responsibility," said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Latehar, Roshan Gudia.
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March - 21 
The India faction of Kuki National Army (KNA-I), on March 21, observed its 5th Rising Day at Camp Jangmol Dingpi in Sadar Hills District, reports The Sangai Express.
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The India faction of Kuki National Army (KNA-I), on March 21, observed its 5th Rising Day at Camp Jangmol Dingpi in Sadar Hills District, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 21 
The Jammu Kashmir Police on March 21, arrested two persons on suspicion of their providing logistic support to four terrorists who attacked and carried out twin terror attacks in Kathua and Samba Districts on March 20-21, reports Indian Express. Poli
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The Jammu Kashmir Police on March 21, arrested two persons on suspicion of their providing logistic support to four terrorists who attacked and carried out twin terror attacks in Kathua and Samba Districts on March 20-21, reports Indian Express. Police identified them as Gulab Hussain, a religious preacher in a mosque and Ayub. The former hails from Rajouri and he had come to the house of Ayub near the International Border (IB) in Hariyachak area. The four terrorists, who attacked beanbags Police Station and the Samba Army camp appear to have donned army fatigue at Hariyachak as the Police on March 21, seized four Pathan suits along with some packets of dry fruit from bushes in Hariyachak nursery.
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Three members of a family, identified as Balkishore Shahdeo, Jal Kishore Shahdeo and Pramod, have been killed allegedly by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Murmu village in Lohardaga District on March 21, reports Zee News.
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Three members of a family, identified as Balkishore Shahdeo, Jal Kishore Shahdeo and Pramod, have been killed allegedly by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Murmu village in Lohardaga District on March 21, reports Zee News. The family was on a hunting trip when they were kidnapped from Sahedpat village. Their bodies were found early on March 22 morning near Marayan forest under the Jowang Police Station limits. Maoist sources claimed they were killed because they were police informers. “The Shahdeos resisted Left-Wing Extremists since they entered the area in 1991,” said Lohardaga Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Ratan Chothe. The Shahdeos were landowners and of royal lineage, which made them a target for the Maoists.
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March - 21 
Unidentified persons on March 21, placed a Chinese-made hand grenade at the Khangabok Bazar residence, in Thoubal District, of the acting Adyaksha (president)of the Thoubal Zilla Parishad (District Council), reports E-pao. The grenade was later safel
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Unidentified persons on March 21, placed a Chinese-made hand grenade at the Khangabok Bazar residence, in Thoubal District, of the acting Adyaksha (president)of the Thoubal Zilla Parishad (District Council), reports E-pao. The grenade was later safely recovered.
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March - 21 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on March 21 stated at Attari in Amritsar District, "End atmosphere of terror and learn to live with peace", reports The Times of India. Addressing a gathering at Attari border post, Rajnath recalled former Prim
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on March 21 stated at Attari in Amritsar District, "End atmosphere of terror and learn to live with peace", reports The Times of India. Addressing a gathering at Attari border post, Rajnath recalled former Prime Minister A B Vajpayee's words "we can change friends but not neighbours" and said the government wanted friendly relations with Pakistan. "Vajpayee had offered the hand of friendship to Pakistan. He not only wanted friendly ties with Pakistan but heart-to-heart relations between the people of the two countries. But what did we get in return? Kargil war," he said. Stating that despite Kargil, India had showed its generosity and again extended the hand of friendship towards Pakistan, he said, "So far, we have not been able to achieve what we want". "Pakistan has to consider stopping the business of terror and prevent turning green pastures into red with blood of innocent people. Terror has to end," he added.
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March - 21 
Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on March 21 stated at Attari in Amritsar District, "End atmosphere of terror and learn to live with peace", reports The Times of India. Addressing a gathering at Attari border post, Rajnath recalled former Prim
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Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh on March 21 stated at Attari in Amritsar District, "End atmosphere of terror and learn to live with peace", reports The Times of India. Addressing a gathering at Attari border post, Rajnath recalled former Prime Minister A B Vajpayee's words "we can change friends but not neighbours" and said the government wanted friendly relations with Pakistan. "Vajpayee had offered the hand of friendship to Pakistan. He not only wanted friendly ties with Pakistan but heart-to-heart relations between the people of the two countries. But what did we get in return? Kargil war," he said. Stating that despite Kargil, India had showed its generosity and again extended the hand of friendship towards Pakistan, he said, "So far, we have not been able to achieve what we want". "Pakistan has to consider stopping the business of terror and prevent turning green pastures into red with blood of innocent people. Terror has to end," he added.
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March - 21 
Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang on March 21 asked the leaders of major political parties to expedite negotiations on the disputed issues of constitution writing to keep the March 25 deadline, reports ekantipur.com. Nembang has alread
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang on March 21 asked the leaders of major political parties to expedite negotiations on the disputed issues of constitution writing to keep the March 25 deadline, reports ekantipur.com. Nembang has already warned the leaders that he would initiate the majority process in the CA if there is no consensus by March 25. He is of the view that consensus is still possible if the parties sit for the talks and adopt flexibility. Addressing a programme in Kathmandu on March 21, the CA chairman said that it would be unjustifiable to prolong the CA meeting any longer.
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March - 21 
A woman was injured as an abandoned crude bomb exploded at Azimpur in Dhaka city on March 21 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade, reports The Daily Star. Zohura Begum (50), a cleaner in professio
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A woman was injured as an abandoned crude bomb exploded at Azimpur in Dhaka city on March 21 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade, reports The Daily Star. Zohura Begum (50), a cleaner in profession, sustained injuries in her leg while she was sweeping a road in Azimpur when the crude bomb went off.
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March - 22 
Police, during an operation on March 22, arrested four Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants from forest area of Koilamati in Chakihola under Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Assam Tribune. The four militants we
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Police, during an operation on March 22, arrested four Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants from forest area of Koilamati in Chakihola under Bokajan subdivision in Karbi Anglong District, reports The Assam Tribune. The four militants were identified as Lankiram Terang, Ramesh Ronghang, Jiten Ronghang and Ubeshly Engti alias Amar. One SBML rifle, one 7.65 mm pistol, one .22 mm pistol, live seven rounds of ammunition and some objectionable documents were recovered from their possession, police sources said.
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March - 22 
A court on March 22, sent Abdul Wahab Momin, a key accused in October 2, 2015 Bardhaman blast, to custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) till March 31, 2015, reports The Hindu. Momin, was earlier arrested on March 21 by NIA from Sealdah a
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A court on March 22, sent Abdul Wahab Momin, a key accused in October 2, 2015 Bardhaman blast, to custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) till March 31, 2015, reports The Hindu. Momin, was earlier arrested on March 21 by NIA from Sealdah area of Kolkata. Contending that Momin was involved in facilitating shelter for Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres in West Bengal, the NIA counsel said his custody was essential to extract information about other absconding accused. NIA claimed that its investigation has so far showed that the JMB had established its network in many Districts — particularly in Murshidabad, Nadia, Malda, Birbhum and Bardhaman in West Bengal, Barpeta in Assam, and Sahibganj and Pakur in Jharkhand. As many as 15 people suspected to be involved in the case are absconding.
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March - 22 
Amid claims by the Centre and the Chhattisgarh Government that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities are on the decline, the state’s forest employees union has written to Chief Minister Raman Singh and, citing the Maoist threat, urg
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Amid claims by the Centre and the Chhattisgarh Government that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities are on the decline, the state’s forest employees union has written to Chief Minister Raman Singh and, citing the Maoist threat, urged him to immediately stop all departmental works in the interior areas, reports The Indian Express on March 23. The employees have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from March 25 if their demands were not met. Dated March 21, the letter was sent by Umesh Singh, convener of Chhattisgarh Forest Employees Union. A section of the forest employees are already on strike since March 12. Their chief demand is the unconditional release of a forest guard Ramsai Vadde, accused of the murder of a tribal Budhram Salam. On December 24, Maoists abducted Vadde and some labourers when they were working in Edka area of Narayanpur District of Bastar. Maoists made Vadde call Budhram Salam, a resident of his village, and asked him to reach Edka on some pretext. As Salam arrived at the spot, Maoists released Vadde and others. Salam was found dead next day. Subsequently, police arrested Vadde and charged him with criminal conspiracy to commit the murder of Salam. Some labourers who were working with him were also arrested for the murder. “Vadde has no role in this. They put a gun on his head and forced him to call Salam, who was a police informer. What do you do if someone threatens you?” Satish Mishra, Forest Union president, told The Indian Express.
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March - 22 
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on March 22 said India was building good relations with its neighbours and at the same time increasing its strength, reports IBNLive. "I believe that I should have very good, strong relations with my neighbours and I
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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on March 22 said India was building good relations with its neighbours and at the same time increasing its strength, reports IBNLive. "I believe that I should have very good, strong relations with my neighbours and I am already exchanging a lot of joint exercises, discussions and training with neighbouring countries," Parrikar stated. "At least 38 countries are sending their defence personnel for training in India. We are encouraging them. We are giving them more slots. We are also considering supplying some sort of defence materials through export or through line of credit to the countries so that they can depend on India for their defence," he said. Parrikar said India also believes that the best defence was in being strong. "No one bothers about the weak, everyone takes the strong into consideration. We will build our position of strength and for which, as defence minister, we are initiating various action plans for creating a better or a higher moral security force," he said. He also added that Somali pirates were "shifting their location" towards India, but the country was watchful to deal with such threats, reports The Times of India. "Because their (shipping) lanes are heavily guarded, they have slightly moved to this side (30-40 nautical miles). They are still 450 nautical miles away from India," he stated. Parrikar said, "They may not be next to India but... We are watchful and careful."
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March - 22 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on March 22, claimed that its leadership has declared unilateral ceasefire against Government and wanted Government of India (GoI) to appoint an interlocutor at the earliest, while threatening to launch
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) on March 22, claimed that its leadership has declared unilateral ceasefire against Government and wanted Government of India (GoI) to appoint an interlocutor at the earliest, while threatening to launch an attack against Central forces if GoI continued to delay the peace process, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 22 
Imphal West Police Commandos, on March 22 arrested one suspect, identified as Najir Khan alias Mohammed Najib Khan, who placed the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Murgi Bazar tea stall inside the temporary market in Imphal West District on March
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Imphal West Police Commandos, on March 22 arrested one suspect, identified as Najir Khan alias Mohammed Najib Khan, who placed the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Murgi Bazar tea stall inside the temporary market in Imphal West District on March 11, 2015, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that the IED was handed over to him by one unknown person who was sent by ‘chairman’ of Lalheiba faction of United Revolutionary Front (URF- Lalheiba), identified as Khwairak-pam Gopendro alias Brojen alias Khelen alias Lalheiba.
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March - 22 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) issued an alert to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) about a possible infiltration bid and terror attack by the banned militant outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Samba and Kathua Districts of Jammu and
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) issued an alert to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) about a possible infiltration bid and terror attack by the banned militant outfits Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) in Samba and Kathua Districts of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Zee News on March 23. According to reports, the IB told MHA that the militant outfits are planning to carry out a fidayeen (suicide) attack in the region. The IB issued the alert at a time when two guerrillas attacked an Army camp in Samba District on March 21 and were later gunned down by the security forces.
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March - 22 
Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju applauded parents who have prevented their sons from joining the Islamic State (IS), reports The Times of India. Rijiju said, "The war of terrorism has to be fought by the society." Giving the example of how te
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Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju applauded parents who have prevented their sons from joining the Islamic State (IS), reports The Times of India. Rijiju said, "The war of terrorism has to be fought by the society." Giving the example of how terror groups like IS were trying hard to capture young minds, he said, "The parents and the Indian society have been able to prevent young people from joining such groups." The minister said that terrorism should be treated as a challenge to human kind and the global community will have to come together to counter terrorism. Speaking at the valedictory session of the three-day conference, the minister said that terrorism is now not the problem of any one country, instead it has spread to different parts of the world. Expressing concern on the present security scenario, Rijiju said that the challenges of countering terrorism are increasing day by day and "we have to be ready always to control the situation. For this, the police forces and other stakeholders need to be trained to counter terrorism."
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March - 22 
Team of Imphal West District Police Commandos including Women Police conducted frisking and checking and arrested a women militant of Taibang Nganba faction of KCP (KCP- Taibang Nganba), on March 22. The militant have been identified as Salam Ningol
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Team of Imphal West District Police Commandos including Women Police conducted frisking and checking and arrested a women militant of Taibang Nganba faction of KCP (KCP- Taibang Nganba), on March 22. The militant have been identified as Salam Ningol Ayekpam, reports E-pao.
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March - 22 
Two Policemen - Joge Atram and Swaroop Kumar Amrutkar - were killed in an encounter between Gadchiroli Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Hekker forest under Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on Marc
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Two Policemen - Joge Atram and Swaroop Kumar Amrutkar - were killed in an encounter between Gadchiroli Police and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Hekker forest under Etapalli tehsil (revenue unit) of Gadchiroli District on March 22, reports The Times of India. Reports that one more trooper was injured in the gun battle could not be confirmed. Sources claimed that search operations were underway in the forests under Jambiagutta outpost since last five days following intelligence about Maoists camping in the area. While the Police party was returning to the base after the daylong search operation late in the afternoon, they were ambushed by Maoists in Hekker forest, around 25 km from Jambiagutta outpost. Reports suggest that a fierce gun battle took place in which two troopers were killed and one was injured. There were also reports of Maoists triggering a landmine blast during the encounter, but that could not be confirmed.
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March - 22 
Two work supervisors of the road construction works along Imphal Tamenglong were abducted by armed militants, from an unspecified location, reports The Sentinel on March 23.The individuals have been identified as Dhana and Bidhu. A ransom demand of I
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Two work supervisors of the road construction works along Imphal Tamenglong were abducted by armed militants, from an unspecified location, reports The Sentinel on March 23.The individuals have been identified as Dhana and Bidhu. A ransom demand of INR 1 million had been demanded by the militants.
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March - 22 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh addressing a gathering at Attari border post in Amritsar District of Punjab a few meters away from Pakistan on March 22 said "End atmosphere of terror and learn to live with peace", reports Times of India. Rajnath re
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh addressing a gathering at Attari border post in Amritsar District of Punjab a few meters away from Pakistan on March 22 said "End atmosphere of terror and learn to live with peace", reports Times of India. Rajnath recalled former Prime Minister A B Vajpayee's words "We can change friends but not neighbors". He further said "Vajpayee had offered the hand of friendship to Pakistan. He not only wanted friendly ties with Pakistan but heart-to-heart relations between the people of the two countries. But what did we get in return? Kargil War. So far, we have not been able to achieve what we want. Pakistan has to consider stopping the business of terror and prevent turning green pastures into red with blood of innocent people. Terror has to end." Meanwhile, terming two back-to-back terror attacks in Kathua and Samba Districts in Jammu and Kashmir as a “conspiracy” to derail the peace process, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on March 22 asked the Pakistan Prime Minister in explicit term to rein in the terrorists in order to carry forward process of peace and reconciliation, reports Daily Excelsior. Sending out a message to Pakistan, the Chief Minister said, “If they want peace and friendship with us and continue the peace process, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and its establishment must control terrorists”.
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March - 22 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on March 22 claimed that in the gunfight between ZUF and Isa-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on March 19 two NSCN-IM militants were killed and that two were injured, report E-pao. The
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on March 22 claimed that in the gunfight between ZUF and Isa-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) on March 19 two NSCN-IM militants were killed and that two were injured, report E-pao. The Sangai Express further adds that ZUF claims that they recovered an AK-47 with large quantities of ammunition and two common bags.
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March - 22 
A member of the Levies force, Jalil Ahmed, was kidnapped in Nasarabad area of Kech District on March 22, reports Dawn. Jalil was going home when unidentified militants took him away.
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A member of the Levies force, Jalil Ahmed, was kidnapped in Nasarabad area of Kech District on March 22, reports Dawn. Jalil was going home when unidentified militants took him away.
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March - 22 
Acting on a tip-off, Police on March 22 conducted a raid at Pathan Colony in Orangi Town, killing three suspects and arresting 15 others, reported Daily Times
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Acting on a tip-off, Police on March 22 conducted a raid at Pathan Colony in Orangi Town, killing three suspects and arresting 15 others, reported Daily Times
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March - 22 
As many as 80 militants have been killed and 100 others injured in on-going Khyber Operation, said Major General Asim Bajwa, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) on March 22, reports The News. He said terrorists are being rooted
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As many as 80 militants have been killed and 100 others injured in on-going Khyber Operation, said Major General Asim Bajwa, Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) on March 22, reports The News. He said terrorists are being rooted out as the army continues its campaign “Operation Khyber-2” in Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). ISPR DG Bajwa said seven security officials also lost their lives during the operation in which the forces are marching towards the areas located near Afghan border. The Major General expressed the army’s resolve to continue the operation until the terrorism is wiped out.
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March - 22 
At least three terrorists were killed when a Police team led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rao Anwar conducted a raid on a tip-off regarding presence of militants in Quetta Town area of Sohrab Goth in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial
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At least three terrorists were killed when a Police team led by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rao Anwar conducted a raid on a tip-off regarding presence of militants in Quetta Town area of Sohrab Goth in Gadap Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 22, reports Daily Times. The terrorists opened indiscriminate fire and heavy exchange of gunfire ensued. SSP Anwar said that the criminals were using modern weapons against the Police. “They fired rockets at the police party upon arrival in the area,” he claimed. He confirmed that three terrorists had been killed by the Police.
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March - 22 
Corps Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Nasir Khan Janjua while addressing a gathering on the inauguration of Balochistan Sports Festival on March 22 urged the estranged Baloch youth to avoid taking up arms and adopt the path of peace, re
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Corps Commander Southern Command Lieutenant General Nasir Khan Janjua while addressing a gathering on the inauguration of Balochistan Sports Festival on March 22 urged the estranged Baloch youth to avoid taking up arms and adopt the path of peace, reports The News. He added that the Baloch are already independent and asked which independence they were fighting for. He said we should say goodbye to a fight that has taken birth from sectarianism, and the menace of terrorism would be rooted out from Balochistan and the country.
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March - 22 
Law Enforcing Agencies on a tip off raided the Rawalkot area of Poonch District in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on March 22 and arrested Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) 'commander' Kashif Haneef, reports Daily Times.
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Law Enforcing Agencies on a tip off raided the Rawalkot area of Poonch District in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on March 22 and arrested Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) 'commander' Kashif Haneef, reports Daily Times.
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March - 22 
Police on March 22 arrested four target killers after an encounter in Preedy area of Saddar Town who they claimed were affiliated with a political party, and reportedly involved in the killing of political rivals, reported Daily Times. Several weapon
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Police on March 22 arrested four target killers after an encounter in Preedy area of Saddar Town who they claimed were affiliated with a political party, and reportedly involved in the killing of political rivals, reported Daily Times. Several weapons and ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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March - 22 
Raid conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), two suspects were killed while 10 suspects were arrested and a large numbers of weapons were recovered from their possession during a raid in Farid Colony of Orangi Town, reports Daily Times.
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Raid conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), two suspects were killed while 10 suspects were arrested and a large numbers of weapons were recovered from their possession during a raid in Farid Colony of Orangi Town, reports Daily Times. He said an exchange of fire also took place between the police and the armed men.
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March - 22 
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif, on March 22 reiterated that military operations would continue at all costs to clear all the urban centres and rural areas of terrorists so as to ensure peace and prosperity in the country, r
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The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Raheel Sharif, on March 22 reiterated that military operations would continue at all costs to clear all the urban centres and rural areas of terrorists so as to ensure peace and prosperity in the country, reports The News. The Army chief expressed this resolve during his visit to the corps headquarters where he was briefed on security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/FATA, Operation Zarb-e-Azb and the ongoing military operation in the Khyber Agency, which is making a steady progress, said Director General ISPR Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa in his tweet. General Raheel said the ongoing military operations will continue to their logical conclusion and the terrorists squeezed in isolated pockets would be targeted with precision.
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March - 22 
Three persons of a family, including a minor, were killed when a mortar shell fell on a house in Malikdinkhel area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency on March 22, reports The News. Sources said that the SFs and militants were exchanging heavy fire in T
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Three persons of a family, including a minor, were killed when a mortar shell fell on a house in Malikdinkhel area of Tirah valley in Khyber Agency on March 22, reports The News. Sources said that the SFs and militants were exchanging heavy fire in Tirah valley when a mortar shell fell on the house of Inzar Gul in Malikdinkhel area. Three persons, including Inzar Gul’s father, mother and his daughter, were killed on the spot.
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March - 22 
Twenty-four militants were killed and five others sustained injuries when Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft pounded the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) hideouts in Dars Jumaat, Sandana, Takhtakai and Khyber Sangar in Tirah
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Twenty-four militants were killed and five others sustained injuries when Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft pounded the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) hideouts in Dars Jumaat, Sandana, Takhtakai and Khyber Sangar in Tirah Valley area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 22, reports The News. The sources said that five hideouts of the militants were destroyed in the bombardment.
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March - 22 
Unidentified militants on March 22 blew up a 14-inch-diameter gas pipeline in Dera Allah Yar city of Jaffarabad District, reported Daily Times.
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Unidentified militants on March 22 blew up a 14-inch-diameter gas pipeline in Dera Allah Yar city of Jaffarabad District, reported Daily Times.
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March - 22 
Unidentified militants set on fire five oil tankers in Kirdi Gap area of Mastung District on March 22 and also kidnapped four drivers before fleeing from the scene, reports Dawn. The sources added that the tankers were carrying fuel from Karachi for
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Unidentified militants set on fire five oil tankers in Kirdi Gap area of Mastung District on March 22 and also kidnapped four drivers before fleeing from the scene, reports Dawn. The sources added that the tankers were carrying fuel from Karachi for the Saindak Project in Chagai District of the Province. The tankers caught fire as the gunfire ignited the fuel payload, following which the militants picked up four drivers and fled to an undisclosed location in the mountainous region. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 22 
As constitution writing is deadlocked, President Ram Baran Yadav is increasing his effort to get the major parties together to settle the contentious issues of the new statute by pressing the parties to choose consensus over voting in the Constituent
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As constitution writing is deadlocked, President Ram Baran Yadav is increasing his effort to get the major parties together to settle the contentious issues of the new statute by pressing the parties to choose consensus over voting in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to decide the disputed issues, reports ekantipur.com. His meeting with top leaders in Kathmandu on March 22 is viewed as the President’s bid to find a way out of the logjam. President Yadav is of the view that Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, CA Chairman Subas Nembang and Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda should play a proactive role for building consensus.
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March - 22 
Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice Chairperson Bidhya Bhandari has claimed that the new constitution will be issued on the Republic Day, May 29, reports ekantipur.com. Speaking at a press meet organised in Hetauda, Makwa
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Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice Chairperson Bidhya Bhandari has claimed that the new constitution will be issued on the Republic Day, May 29, reports ekantipur.com. Speaking at a press meet organised in Hetauda, Makwanpur District on March 22, leader Bhandari said the ruling parties—Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN-UML— were waiting for a consensus to be forged with the opposition alliance. She remarked that the ruling parties, however, were considering releasing the constitution on the Republic Day if consensus could not be forged on the republic day. “The constitution can be drafted and promulgated,” said Bhandari, “The constitution will not affect the national integrity and harmony as feared by the opposition.”
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March - 22 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has formed a working alliance with five of its splinter parties to oppose the Supreme Court (SC) verdict that curtails the jurisdiction of the newly formed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) has formed a working alliance with five of its splinter parties to oppose the Supreme Court (SC) verdict that curtails the jurisdiction of the newly formed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances (CIED) to look into cases sub judice in court, reports ekantipur.com. A joint meeting held at the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist) office in Buddhanagar on March 22, announced the alliance concluding that the ruling parties had breached the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) and the Interim Constitution by “not following the statute and the CPA in their true spirit”. The SC, on February 26, had given a verdict that cases sub judice in court cannot be dealt with by the commissions as they fall under the purview of the judiciary. The meeting also decided to go ahead with a nation-wide agitation programme to pressurize the government to implement the peace pacts. The parties are scheduled to organise a broad interaction on March 28 and stage a nationwide demonstration on April 6.
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March - 22 
Five persons were killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 22, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, Matin (25), Rawshan Ali (36) and Shakil Ahmed (32), a
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Five persons were killed and many others were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 22, reports The Daily Star. In Dhaka city, Matin (25), Rawshan Ali (36) and Shakil Ahmed (32), all day laborers died from burn injuries in Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH). They were injured when blockaders threw two petrol bombs at a truck returning to Malikgram village from Magura town in Magura District after offloading sand on March 21. Nine others suffered severe burn injuries in the petrol bomb attack. Separately, truck owner Khandakar Sharif Uddin (40), who suffered burn injuries in a firebomb attack in Chandpur District on March 19, died at DMCH. Sharif suffered 88 percent burns, as blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at the vehicle on the way in Chandpur District. In another incident, Yusuf Khan (60), a truck driver who fought for the country's independence in his youth, lost his battle for life at DMCH, a day after he suffered burn injuries in a petrol bomb attack in Daganbhuiyan of Feni District. Elsewhere, Assistant Sub-inspector (ASI) Nazmul Islam (40) and Constable Kamrul Islam of Paltan Police Station were injured as blockaders hurled several crude bombs at Dainik Bangla intersection in the city's Paltan.
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March - 22 
New Government on March 22 conferred the country's highest military rank of Field Marshal to former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka, who was jailed on alleged treason charges by the previous Government of Mahinda Rajapaksa, for "achieving the v
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New Government on March 22 conferred the country's highest military rank of Field Marshal to former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka, who was jailed on alleged treason charges by the previous Government of Mahinda Rajapaksa, for "achieving the victory over terrorism", reports Colombo Page. President Maithripala Sirisena promoted the former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka to the rank of Field Marshal at a special function held at the Defence Ministry ground in Colombo. Fonseka, who is credited with leading the Sri Lankan Army to secure victory against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and eliminating the terrorist group, will be the first ever Field Marshal in Sri Lankan military history. He led the final phase of the war against terrorist group LTTE culminating in the total elimination of the terrorist group and three-decade long terrorism.
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March - 22 
The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP) has decided to indefinitely postpone the handing in its interim report to the President Maithripala Sirisena, reports Colombo Page on March 23. The report h
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The Presidential Commission to Investigate into Complaints Regarding Missing Persons (PCICMP) has decided to indefinitely postpone the handing in its interim report to the President Maithripala Sirisena, reports Colombo Page on March 23. The report has already been finalized and it was to be handed to the President on March 18. However, the Chairman of the Commission Justice Maxwell Paranagama said that the presenting of the report to the President will be postponed indefinitely. As the President is busy with enormous amount of duties, the Commission has decided to postpone its meeting with the President.
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March - 23 
76 Bangladeshi nationals were declared as illegal migrants by Foreigners Tribunals (FT) since February 2014, reports Times of India. State Home Secretary L S Changsan told that the three camps in Goalpara, Silchar and Kokrajhar also house other forei
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76 Bangladeshi nationals were declared as illegal migrants by Foreigners Tribunals (FT) since February 2014, reports Times of India. State Home Secretary L S Changsan told that the three camps in Goalpara, Silchar and Kokrajhar also house other foreigners who have been convicted by the judiciary on various counts of violation of the Passport Act and overstaying visa grants."There are two types of detainees in the camps. One category comprises those declared as illegal migrants by tribunals, and the other includes people convicted by the judiciary for various violations. The total number of detainees in the camps is 180, out of which 76 have been declared as illegal migrants by tribunals. The number was 68 last February [2014]," the Home Secretary said. Changsan said the number of detainees sent to detention camps by the judiciary is 104, of which 28 are Myanmarese and the rest are from Bangladesh.
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March - 23 
A magisterial inquiry into the Anti-Naxal Force shootout that took place at the Tanikodu check-post near Sringeri on April 19, 2014 has been completed, reports The Hindu. The Deputy Commissioner, in his report to the State Government, said the firing
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A magisterial inquiry into the Anti-Naxal Force shootout that took place at the Tanikodu check-post near Sringeri on April 19, 2014 has been completed, reports The Hindu. The Deputy Commissioner, in his report to the State Government, said the firing was unintentional and circumstances prompted Naveen Naik, an ANF staff, to open fire. In the shootout, Kabir (24), a native of Krishnapura near Mangaluru, was killed. B.S. Shekharappa, Deputy Commissioner of Chikkamagaluru, said the check-post area was highly sensitive. “In the past, suspected Maoists [Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)] had attacked the check-post, prompting the ANF to keep strong vigil there,” he said.
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March - 23 
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)’s legislator Padma Hazarika on March 23 told the Assembly that National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were running a parallel government across a large area in the North Bank (of river Brahmaputra) where the S
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Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)’s legislator Padma Hazarika on March 23 told the Assembly that National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants were running a parallel government across a large area in the North Bank (of river Brahmaputra) where the State government and the administration had little presence, reports The Assam Tribune. Hazarika also alleged that there was a nexus between the ultras and a section of the police, and demanded a probe into it.
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March - 23 
Chief Minister Mufti Mohmmed Sayeed on March 23 said that his Government will go for revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in phased manner after consulting the Army Commanders as they have expressed their apprehensions over it, repor
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Chief Minister Mufti Mohmmed Sayeed on March 23 said that his Government will go for revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in phased manner after consulting the Army Commanders as they have expressed their apprehensions over it, reports Daily Excelsior. Mufti Sayeed said “Some areas where situation has improved will be de-notified from Disturbed Areas Act. By gradual process, I can’t do it in one go. But I will do it. Some Army Commanders are apprehensive over this move. They will be taken on-board over the decision. I will do it with their (Army’s) consultation and after taking them on board.”
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March - 23 
Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on March 23, lambasted Meghalaya Home Minister Roshan Warjri for her statement on an alleged "fake encounter" at Oragitok village in West Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. On March 4, the son of village head
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Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) on March 23, lambasted Meghalaya Home Minister Roshan Warjri for her statement on an alleged "fake encounter" at Oragitok village in West Garo Hills, reports The Shillong Times. On March 4, the son of village headman of Oragitok, Sengbath Marak, was killed in an encounter at Rongram in West Garo Hills District. GNLA in a statement issued by ‘joint publicity secretary’ Garo Mandei Marak stated that statement of Warjri that Sengbath was harbouring militants and had links with the GNLA is totally incorrect. The Home Minister had earlier stated that abductions, killings, extortions, movements and sheltering of militants had been taking place at Oragitok and Romba A'dinggre villages in the West Garo Hills in the past year. She also stated in the Assembly that "Intelligence inputs had confirmed that the GNLA was using this area as a safe haven and executing its nefarious activities."
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March - 23 
Mizoram Government has been making arrangements to start the final repatriation of around 3,000 Bru families lodged in six relief camps in neighbouring North Tripura District, stated an official on March 23, reports The Shillong Times. Secretary for
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Mizoram Government has been making arrangements to start the final repatriation of around 3,000 Bru families lodged in six relief camps in neighbouring North Tripura District, stated an official on March 23, reports The Shillong Times. Secretary for Home Lalbiakzama told reporters that the State Government had prepared Road Map-IV for repatriation of Bru refugees from Tripura and submitted expenditure proposals to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). He said that the Bru refugees were proposed to be resettled in Mizoram-Tripura-Bangladesh border Mamit District, Mizoram-Assam border Kolasib district and south Mizoram’s Lunglei district bordering Bangladesh. Once repatriated, the Bru families would be resettled in their respective villages where they stayed before they migrated to Tripura and if their original village was abandoned, they would be resettled in a village within the same assembly constituency. Officials of the three Districts said that more than 2,000 Bru families were proposed to be resettled in Mamit District, a little over 650 families in Kolasib District and more than 200 families in Lunglei District.
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March - 23 
On March 23, Police arrested five residents of Bhavnagar, identified as Mahendrasinh Gohil (31), Kava Mer (42), Laxman Gohil (45), Raju Dodiya (35) and Bhupat Zapadia (42), along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) near GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Dev
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On March 23, Police arrested five residents of Bhavnagar, identified as Mahendrasinh Gohil (31), Kava Mer (42), Laxman Gohil (45), Raju Dodiya (35) and Bhupat Zapadia (42), along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) near GIDC (Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation) in Bharatnagar area of Rajkot, reports The Times of India. "We got information that Mahendrasinh, Kava, Laxman and Raju are going to meet Zapadia to get fake currency notes on Monday afternoon near GIDC in Bharatnagar. As soon as they exchanged some material, we detained them and found four bundles of currency notes from their bag. There were 385 notes of Rs 500 denomination each. Moreover, the serial number was same on all the currency notes (7lk 455574 and 7lk 555570)'' said an unnamed official. Special Operations Group (SOG) officials said that Zapadiya printed FICN by scanning genuine currency notes and used the photoshop software to make them look genuine. Police seized various items like scanner, printer and other items. Police is also investigating since how long had they been involved in this activity and how many notes have already been circulated.
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March - 23 
On March 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif emphasising the significance of bilateral dialogue in an "atmosphere free of terror and violence", reports The Times of India. While India did not officially pr
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On March 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif emphasising the significance of bilateral dialogue in an "atmosphere free of terror and violence", reports The Times of India. While India did not officially protest against the Hurriyat leaders' meeting with Pakistani High Commissioner Abdul Basit, the government warned Islamabad that there is no scope for "misunderstanding or misrepresenting India's position on the role of the so-called Hurriyat''. This was after Basit said India had no objection to his meeting with the separatists as he urged the media not to turn a "non-issue into an issue''. Modi himself said in a letter to Sharif that it is his firm conviction that all outstanding disputes could be resolved through bilateral dialogue in an atmosphere free from terror and violence. He wrote to Sharif to convey his good wishes on Pakistan Day. In India, the separatists, led by Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, met Basit at the High Commission in New Delhi for the event. After Basit mentioned to a TV reporter that India had not objected to the meeting, India reacted by saying that it could speak for itself. "Having repeated it on so many occasions, there should be no scope for misunderstanding or misrepresenting India's position on the role of the so called Hurriyat. Let me reiterate there are only two parties and there is no place for a third party in resolution of India-Pakistan issues,'' said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin.
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March - 23 
Panchayat & Rural Development Minister Rakibul Hussain on March 23 informed the State Assembly that militant had killed 195 civilians and four police personnel in Assam during 2014, reports The Shillong Times. Hussain informed the House that eigh
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Panchayat & Rural Development Minister Rakibul Hussain on March 23 informed the State Assembly that militant had killed 195 civilians and four police personnel in Assam during 2014, reports The Shillong Times. Hussain informed the House that eight militant organizations are active in the state as on date – IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) , Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT), Kamatapur Liberation organisation (KLO), Harkat-ul Mujahideen (HuM-Assam unit), Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA), Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) As many as 13 militant groups have declared Suspension of Operation which include Pro Talks Faction of NDFB (NDFB-PTF), Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD), Pro Talks Faction of ULFA (ULFA-PTF), All Adivasi National Liberation army (AANLA) etc. Among the eight active organizations, NDFB-IKS has about 250-270 cadres, followed by ULFA-I with 240 cadres and MULTA with 140 cadres. The remaining five outfits have cadre strength ranging from 70 to 20. As many as 6082 violent incidents have been perpetrated by these eight active outfits in the state since 1991 to present, of which ULFA has carried out highest 3632 incidents, followed by NDFB with 2231 incidents. As many as 2059 arms have been recovered from these eight outfits since 1991, of which 1376 belonged to ULFA and 561 to NDFB. No arms belonging to JMB have been recovered yet. Hussain further informed that as many as 19, 939 leaders and cadres of these eight outfits have been arrested since 1991 till date, with the ULFA accounting for the highest number (14982) of arrests, followed by NDFB’s 4059. No cadre or leader of HuM has been arrested yet.
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March - 23 
Police recovered a handmade grenade at Balajan Tinali in Kokrajhar District on March 23, reports The Telegraph. The handmade grenade was later defused by Police.
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Police recovered a handmade grenade at Balajan Tinali in Kokrajhar District on March 23, reports The Telegraph. The handmade grenade was later defused by Police.
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March - 23 
Poumai Mission Workers Union (PMWU) condemned the ban on Poumai Naga Union (PNU) by NSCN-IM and for terming Poumais as ‘anti-national’, reports Nagaland Post on March 24.
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Poumai Mission Workers Union (PMWU) condemned the ban on Poumai Naga Union (PNU) by NSCN-IM and for terming Poumais as ‘anti-national’, reports Nagaland Post on March 24.
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March - 23 
Seven hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including the dreaded Donna Keshav Rao alias ‘Azad’, accused in the murder of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati in August 2008, on March 23 launched a fa
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Seven hardcore Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres including the dreaded Donna Keshav Rao alias ‘Azad’, accused in the murder of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati in August 2008, on March 23 launched a fast-unto-death at the Jharpada jail in Bhubaneswar demanding speedy disposal of their cases, reports odishasuntimes.com. However, Jharpada Jail Superintendent Rabindranath Swain did not reveal the names of the Maoists leaders who were on fast inside the jail. “The Maoist leaders had earlier submitted a written report with the jail authorities stating that they would sit on a fast unto death till justice was done to them,” Swain said. Azad, an accused in the VHP leader murder case, had surrendered before Andhra Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) K Aravinda Rao on May 18, 2011. He had carried a reward of INR one million on his head at that time.
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March - 23 
the Odisha Government on March 23 said as many as 300 Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs) have returned to the mainstream in the past five years, reports The Hindu. Furnishing a written reply to a query in the State Assembly, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik sa
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the Odisha Government on March 23 said as many as 300 Left-Wing Extremists (LWEs) have returned to the mainstream in the past five years, reports The Hindu. Furnishing a written reply to a query in the State Assembly, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said “During the last five years, more than 300 persons have joined the mainstream in Odisha by shunning violence. Out of them, more than 170 persons have benefitted in accordance with the ‘Surrender and Rehabilitation’ scheme.” Under ‘Surrender and Rehabilitation’ scheme, surrendered LWEs are entitled to financial assistance up to INR 2,50,000, payment up to INR 25,000 for surrender with weapons and cash at the rate of 0.4 decimal of homestead land. The Odisha Government also provides house building grant at the rate of Indira Awas Yojna to LWEs who give up arms. A screening committee after careful scrutiny of each case recommends rehabilitation of LWEs, the Chief Minister said. He, however, declined to reveal the names of LWEs rehabilitated under the scheme citing security reasons. The Odisha Government has claimed that the LWEs situation has been gradually improving in the State. Not a single security personnel involved in counter-Maoism operations was killed in 2014. In the last three years, there was relatively low level of violence in Odisha. During this period, 66 civilians and 26 security persons lost their lives in 254 Maoist incidents. In comparison to this, 2009, 2010 and 2011 witnessed 377 LWE-related violent incidents in which 109 general public and 71 security personnel were killed by the extremists. Commenting on civilian killings, he said “The Odisha Government has created specialised forces and upgraded intelligence and security infrastructure in naxal-affected areas to effectively deal with naxal activities and secure the safety and security of people.” “Preventive area domination operations and anti-naxal operations are regularly done in the naxal-affected areas in co-ordination with Central Armed Police Forces deployed in Odisha as well as security agencies of the bordering LWE affected States,” the Chief Minister pointed out.
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March - 23 
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has written to the Chief Ministers (CMs) of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh to ensure an early breakthrough in investigations so as to bring terror suspects to book, The Times of India reports on March 24. W
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has written to the Chief Ministers (CMs) of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh to ensure an early breakthrough in investigations so as to bring terror suspects to book, The Times of India reports on March 24. While the blasts referred to by Singh took place in Chennai and Bengaluru in May and December 2014 respectively, a prime suspect behind these blasts is a group of Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) under trials who escaped from Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa jail in October 2013. The separate letters to the three CMs recall the unsolved terror cases from the recent past, including the Khandwa jailbreak in Madhya Pradesh, the Chennai railway station blast of May 1, 2014 as well as the December 28, 2014 blast at Bengaluru. While one person was killed and 14 injured in the blast in a stationary train at Chennai railway station, the Bengaluru blast claimed one life and left three others injured. While offering all the three CMs Central assistance in solving these terror cases, Singh requested them to send him a line on the progress made by the investigating agencies so far. Meanwhile, Singh, according to home ministry sources, is also planning to write to the CMs of Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra soon, seeking an expeditious probe into the blasts at Bijnore in September and at Pune in July 2014 respectively.
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March - 23 
Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) alleged that an encounter with a combined team of Security Forces (SFs) and Isa-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and ZUF took place on March 23, at Taosang village in Tamenglong Distric
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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) alleged that an encounter with a combined team of Security Forces (SFs) and Isa-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) and ZUF took place on March 23, at Taosang village in Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 23 
The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan, on March 23 said there were no confirmed reports of death of TTP chief Mullah Fazlullah in the ongoing operation in Tirah Valley, reports The News. “The factual position will emerge in a
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The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sardar Mehtab Ahmed Khan, on March 23 said there were no confirmed reports of death of TTP chief Mullah Fazlullah in the ongoing operation in Tirah Valley, reports The News. “The factual position will emerge in a day or two,” he said while interacting with media persons.
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March - 23 
A death row prisoner, Nasrullah, convicted of murdering a man in 1994 was hanged till death at the Multan Central Jail in Multan District on March 24 (today), reports The News.
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A death row prisoner, Nasrullah, convicted of murdering a man in 1994 was hanged till death at the Multan Central Jail in Multan District on March 24 (today), reports The News.
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March - 23 
Eleven militants were killed as Security Forces (SFs) claimed more gains in Tirah Valley areas of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 23, reports Dawn. Officials claimed that SFs took complete control of the Mazatal a
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Eleven militants were killed as Security Forces (SFs) claimed more gains in Tirah Valley areas of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 23, reports Dawn. Officials claimed that SFs took complete control of the Mazatal area and advanced into Toor Dara, Sandana and Khyber Sungar as fighting between militants and SFs continued. Sources said that military planes and helicopter gunships pounded suspected positions in the areas.
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March - 23 
More than half of the nearly 6,000 suspected criminals arrested during the ongoing surgical operation in Karachi are affiliated with political parties, said an unnamed counterterrorism officials on March 23, reports The Express Tribune. “Civilian and
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More than half of the nearly 6,000 suspected criminals arrested during the ongoing surgical operation in Karachi are affiliated with political parties, said an unnamed counterterrorism officials on March 23, reports The Express Tribune. “Civilian and Intelligence Agencies have rounded up 5,882 suspected criminals since the launch of the Karachi operation in September 2013. Of them, 55 per cent are associated with political parties,” a senior official of Federal Ministry of Interior said. He complained that lack of cooperation from major political players has long been undermining effective operations against criminals in the city. “We’ve sought cooperation from four political parties to purge Karachi of criminals,” he added. The political parties have, however, always denied existence of their militant wings and disowned criminals arrested by law enforcers. The official said criminal elements in Karachi had been divided into three categories: anti-state elements; workers of banned outfits; and their facilitators. The Rangers in cooperation with Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) have collected the data of all criminals, enlisting 913 militants involved in anti-state activities, he said, adding, “Their cases will be sent to the military courts for sure. It’s time to catch the big fish in Karachi.” The official said around 1,700 suspected criminals were working for one political party while another 1,563 were associated with three other major parties of the city. “All of them are involved in murders, kidnapping, extortion and other criminal activities,” he claimed. Around 365 militants are working for the Taliban and al Qaeda, he added, and another 1,341 are working with other proscribed outfits.
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March - 23 
The Army on March 23 took control of the Mastol Pass that links the Khyber Agency to Afghanistan and has been used by terrorists for movement to Afghanistan, reports The News. The Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General
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The Army on March 23 took control of the Mastol Pass that links the Khyber Agency to Afghanistan and has been used by terrorists for movement to Afghanistan, reports The News. The Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Major General Asim Saleem Bajwa, said that the Mastol Pass had been seized by the Pakistani forces and now our forces were tightening the noose against the terrorists. He said that significant effects were achieved by the air strikes on Sunday night targeting the terrorists in an area close to the Afghan border.
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March - 23 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) rejected on March 23 reports that its ‘chief’ Mullah Fazlullah was killed in airstrikes and ground raids in Tirah Valley area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports The Express Tri
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) rejected on March 23 reports that its ‘chief’ Mullah Fazlullah was killed in airstrikes and ground raids in Tirah Valley area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports The Express Tribune. “It is a complete lie” TTP spokesperson Mohammad Khorasani said hours after reports of TTP chief’s death arose in the media. “The reports concerning death of our chief are totally baseless and we reject all these claims,” Khorasani said in an email sent to The Express Tribune. Khorasani added that only just three members of the TTP were killed in the strikes. He also claimed inflicting losses on the security forces.
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March - 23 
Communist Party of Nepal-Masal (CPN-Masal) General Secretary Mohan Bikram Singh has said that the UCPN-M should accept the CA process as the political situation is deteriorating further, reports ekantipur.com. Speaking at a press meet organised by Py
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Communist Party of Nepal-Masal (CPN-Masal) General Secretary Mohan Bikram Singh has said that the UCPN-M should accept the CA process as the political situation is deteriorating further, reports ekantipur.com. Speaking at a press meet organised by Pyuthan chapter of Pragatishil Patrakar Sangh (Progressive Journalists’ Association) at Khalanga on March 24 (today), leader Singh said, “If the constitution is not drafted through majority then with what it should be drafted?” Singh said that if consensus seems elusive then the Maoists should accept the widely recognised process to draft the constitution. He alleged the UCPN-M of rejecting the majority voting process in order to draft a constitution favourable to them.
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March - 23 
President Ram Baran Yadav and UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal held meeting at the President's official residence in Sheetal Niwas, Kathmandu on March 23, reports myrepublica.com. During the meeting, President Yadav said that the new constitution s
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President Ram Baran Yadav and UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal held meeting at the President's official residence in Sheetal Niwas, Kathmandu on March 23, reports myrepublica.com. During the meeting, President Yadav said that the new constitution should be promulgated through consensus on time. He also stressed on the need of consensus among political parties for the same. Similarly, Chairman Dahal said his party has been taking maximum initiatives with ruling parties to forge consensus, saying that the new statute would be promulgated through consensus, Dahal's personal secretary Chudamani Khadka said.
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March - 23 
Based on interrogation of the JMB leader, Police on March 23 revealed that militant groups are working in concert to establish a Sharia-based state with the help of international terrorist group Islamic State (IS), reports Dhaka Tribune. The JMB lead
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Based on interrogation of the JMB leader, Police on March 23 revealed that militant groups are working in concert to establish a Sharia-based state with the help of international terrorist group Islamic State (IS), reports Dhaka Tribune. The JMB leader confessed that the JMB members were working jointly with banned Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) and Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) and other extremist groups including Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). Their aim is to turn Bangladesh into a model Islamic country by 2020 incorporating parts of India and Myanmar with it. A new umbrella of militants named “International Lions Force of Hindustan” has also been working to turn the three neighboring countries into one unified Islamic State in the long run. According to the information given out by the militant commander in custody, a four-member delegation of the IS from Syria visited Chittagong District in October 2014 and sat with the top leaders of banned Islamist outfits JMB, HuJI-B and HuT, and the recently-emerged Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT). Ershad also told the Police that JMB alone has over 1,000 camouflaged members in the Chittagong District preparing for jihad. Many of them were trained in Pakistan. Under his leadership, the Chittagong District unit of JMB had about 15 commanders who control around 150 Eshar (key members), 500 Gayri Eshar (mid-level members) and a number of Ansars (associate members). To hide their identity and evade arrest, the members usually get engaged in different professions including stationery salesmen, day laborers and hawkers.
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March - 23 
Police arrested Ershad Hossain alias Mamun (20), a regional commander of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) with explosives and grenade-making materials in Chittagong city of Chittagong District on March 23, reports The Daily Star. Grenade-making
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Police arrested Ershad Hossain alias Mamun (20), a regional commander of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) with explosives and grenade-making materials in Chittagong city of Chittagong District on March 23, reports The Daily Star. Grenade-making materials, a detonator, 200gm gunpowder, 250gm potassium, three crude bombs, electronic cables and Jihadi books were recovered from him.
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March - 23 
Two persons were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade as blockaders hurled crude bombs at TSC on Dhaka University campus in Dhaka city on March 23, reports The Daily Star. The injured pers
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Two persons were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade as blockaders hurled crude bombs at TSC on Dhaka University campus in Dhaka city on March 23, reports The Daily Star. The injured persons are identified as Rehana Akhter and Sabbir.
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March - 23 
The New Government on March 23 started handing the thousands of acres of land in the Northern Province taken by the Security Forces (SFs) during the civil war back to the original owners, reports Colombo Page. President Maithripala Sirisena, at a ce
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The New Government on March 23 started handing the thousands of acres of land in the Northern Province taken by the Security Forces (SFs) during the civil war back to the original owners, reports Colombo Page. President Maithripala Sirisena, at a ceremony held at the Walalai area in Jaffna in Northern Province, released 425 acres of land previously situated in Jaffna high security zone to the original owners. At the event, the President symbolically presented the ownership certificates to the rightful owners of the land. President said his Government is dedicated to building peace and co-existence among all communities; eliminating fear and mistrust and will take every measure to resolve their burning grievances.
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March - 23 
A large number of Tamils on March 23 held demonstrations in the North and Eastern provinces, demanding an international probe into the alleged human rights violations during the last phase of war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), repo
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A large number of Tamils on March 23 held demonstrations in the North and Eastern provinces, demanding an international probe into the alleged human rights violations during the last phase of war with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports DNA. Rejecting President Maithripala Sirisena Government's proposed domestic investigation rather than an international probe into the human rights violations, Tamils including activists of Tamil National People's Front (TNPF), held protest in eight Northern and Eastern Districts.
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March - 23 
The official said that the PCICMP report will be handed over to President Sirisena before the publication of the report of United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights [OHGHR] Investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL) into alleged war
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The official said that the PCICMP report will be handed over to President Sirisena before the publication of the report of United Nations (UN) Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights [OHGHR] Investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL) into alleged war crimes. It will be up to the President to decide whether to submit the report to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), or to act according to a domestic legal framework, he added.
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March - 23 
A United States (US) drone strike on March 23 in the Nasyan area of the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, killed nine militants linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in an area near to the border with the Pakistan’s Khyber Agency, report
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A United States (US) drone strike on March 23 in the Nasyan area of the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, killed nine militants linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in an area near to the border with the Pakistan’s Khyber Agency, reports The News. Pakistani security officials said the militants belonged to the Lashkar-e-Islam (LI), Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Abdullah Azzam Brigade group. A NATO spokesman in Kabul confirmed the strike and said it was carried out on March 23, but gave no details on the number of causalities. “We can confirm there was a US precision strike during an operation in Nasyan District, NANGARHAR province, on March 23,” the spokesman said.
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March - 24 
A joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and West Bengal Police led to the arrest of two persons, identified as Abdul Rauf Mandal and Rahima Mandal, and seizure of 10 country-made pistols, ammunition and a suspicious looking chemical from
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A joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and West Bengal Police led to the arrest of two persons, identified as Abdul Rauf Mandal and Rahima Mandal, and seizure of 10 country-made pistols, ammunition and a suspicious looking chemical from their possession at the Bongaon bus stand of North 24-Parganas District on March 24, reports The Times of India. The suspects have been arrested and a search is on for the man who was to collect the consignment from them. The white chemical found with the guns and ammunition has been sent for analysis. Officers suspect that it is some variety of low-grade explosive that was to be used to make crude bombs. Later during interrogation, Rahima told interrogators that she had received the consignment from a person in Jamalpur area of Munger District in the State of Bihar and was returning to Patkilpota to hand it over to one Taleb Mondal. A search has been launched for Taleb as he could tell authorities to who he planned to hand over the weapons and suspected explosive.
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March - 24 
A militant of Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), identified as Deepjyoti Daimari alias Dawdoi, was arrested in Tezpur in Sonitpur District, on March 24, reports The Assam Tribune. He was involved in assault on
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A militant of Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-RD), identified as Deepjyoti Daimari alias Dawdoi, was arrested in Tezpur in Sonitpur District, on March 24, reports The Assam Tribune. He was involved in assault on Mrigen Medhi, a trader of Chardwar area on March 22.
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March - 24 
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on March 24 allowed an application made by the Agency seeking a 60-day extension to file the charge sheet against suspected Islamic State (IS/ also known as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/ISIS) ope
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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on March 24 allowed an application made by the Agency seeking a 60-day extension to file the charge sheet against suspected Islamic State (IS/ also known as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria/ISIS) operative Areeb Majeed, reports The Times of India. On March 25 (today), the Court is likely to hear his bail application. Majeed's lawyer Wahab Khan, in his bail plea, had objected to the first extension and said the court that passed the order did not have the jurisdiction to do so. The bail plea states that only the Special Court constituted under the NIA has the power to pass an order. The defence said under such circumstances, Majeed could file a bail plea on the ground that the charge sheet was not filed within the mandatory 90 days. Majeed was arrested on November 28, 2014 for allegedly being associated with IS, and waging war against the Asian countries with whom India has friendly relations.
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Acting on an information that Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants had demanded money from a businessman in Shallang in East Khasi Hills District and that the money was to be delivered at Rongjeng market area, Special Weapons and Tactics Te
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Acting on an information that Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants had demanded money from a businessman in Shallang in East Khasi Hills District and that the money was to be delivered at Rongjeng market area, Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) of Police on March 24 arrested a GNLA militant Lasting G. Momin and recovered INR 42000 from him, reports The Shillong Times. Later, based on leads provided by Momin, another GNLA militant of GNLA ‘finance wing’, identified as Abdul Latif , was arrested from an unspecified location.
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Arunachal Pradesh Police on March 24 arrested four extortionists and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession from Hapoli and Yazali areas in Lower Subansiri District, reports The Shillong Times. The extortionists were identified as Dake T
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Arunachal Pradesh Police on March 24 arrested four extortionists and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession from Hapoli and Yazali areas in Lower Subansiri District, reports The Shillong Times. The extortionists were identified as Dake Tai, Rimo Bodo, Sime Killo and Anthony Doke, the ‘commander’ of National Socialist Council of Taniland (NSCT). Two country-made 7.65mm pistols with 51 live rounds, 6 mobile phones and four extra SIM cards were recovered from them. The Sentinel further adds that Superintendent of Police (SP) Tume Amo informed that all the arrested extortionists were camping at Ziro in Lower Subansiri District since March 19, 2015, and were involved in extorting money and work orders from Government officials.
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Border Security Force (BSF) foiled infiltration bid by Pakistan-based militants along the International Border (IB) in Kathua and Samba Districts on March 24, reports Daily Excelsior. “There were two movements of suspected persons picked up by the BS
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Border Security Force (BSF) foiled infiltration bid by Pakistan-based militants along the International Border (IB) in Kathua and Samba Districts on March 24, reports Daily Excelsior. “There were two movements of suspected persons picked up by the BSF troops in two forward belts of Hiranagar and Samba sectors during early hours of today (March 24),” sources said. BSF troops, who watch them moving in Pakistan side close to our territory, fired upon them forcing them to retreat, they said.
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March - 24 
Data available with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) shows that cyber crime cases registered under Information Technology (IT) Act witnessed a steady increase from 1,791 in 2011 to 2,876 in 2012 and 4,356 in 2013, reported The Times of India
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Data available with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) shows that cyber crime cases registered under Information Technology (IT) Act witnessed a steady increase from 1,791 in 2011 to 2,876 in 2012 and 4,356 in 2013, reported The Times of India on March 25 (today). According to details, arrests too headed north from 1,184 in 2011 to 1,522 in 2012 and 2,098 in 2013. In comparison, Indian Penal Code (IPC) was a less chosen tool to book cyber criminals. As many as 422 cases were registered in 2011 under the relevant sections of IPC dealing with cyber crimes, as against 601 in 2012 and 1,337 in 2013. Similarly, arrests under IPC rose from 446 in 2011 to 549 in 2012 and 1,203 in 2013. A state-wise breakup of cyber crime cases registered in 2013 under various sections of the IT Act shows Maharashtra at the top with 681 cases, Andhra Pradesh with 635 cases and Karnataka with 513 cases. As many as 426 persons were arrested in cases registered under IT Act in Maharashtra, as compared to 296 in Andhra Pradesh and 283 in Uttar Pradesh.
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Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Mohammad Yusuf alias Miyan one of the top aides of underworld don Ejaz Lakdawala, one of the most wanted men in the files of the Indian Police forces in Delhi, The Times of India reports on March 25. Mohammad Yusuf
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Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Mohammad Yusuf alias Miyan one of the top aides of underworld don Ejaz Lakdawala, one of the most wanted men in the files of the Indian Police forces in Delhi, The Times of India reports on March 25. Mohammad Yusuf was given the contract to eliminate two businessmen of Mumbai and one from Delhi. He had hired Punjab based shooters to execute the task. Yusuf belongs to Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh (UP) and had been handling Delhi, UP and Punjab operations for Lakdawala. His job involved extortion and assassination of those who refused.
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March - 24 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at North Kashmir’s Bandipora District said that as the snow has started melting along the Line of Control (Lo
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) of Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General Subrata Saha while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at North Kashmir’s Bandipora District said that as the snow has started melting along the Line of Control (LoC) militants are readying themselves for infiltration, reports Daily Excelsior on March 25. He said, “The activities that take place across the LoC as snow melts have started. We are keeping an eye on that. Despite snowfall, Army is present everywhere. In this season as the snow melts the infiltration bids increase.” He further said that there are 200 militants operating in Kashmir. In 2014, army killed 101 militants in Kashmir valley with 59 of them killed on the LoC while infiltrating.
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March - 24 
On March 24, two ANVC-B militants, identified as Alimbert Ch Momin and Amit D Sangma, were arrested from Chelipara village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Two 7.65 pistols along with one live round were recovered from them. A
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On March 24, two ANVC-B militants, identified as Alimbert Ch Momin and Amit D Sangma, were arrested from Chelipara village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. Two 7.65 pistols along with one live round were recovered from them. According to Police the two were engaged in extortion and abduction in the name of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
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Pakur District Police arrested a top CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as David Marandi, from Amrapara Police Station limits on March 24, reports The Times of India. Pakur Anup Birthary said "David Marandi has been one of the active members of the armed s
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Pakur District Police arrested a top CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as David Marandi, from Amrapara Police Station limits on March 24, reports The Times of India. Pakur Anup Birthary said "David Marandi has been one of the active members of the armed squad of the CPI (Maoist) active in Pakur and other parts of Santhal Pargana who used to provide strategic support to rebels."
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March - 24 
Police arrested two Maoists in raids conducted at two different places in Gomia and Petarwar blocks in Bokaro District on March 24, reports The Times of India. Police have also recovered INR 60,000 cash from the possession of one, which is most likel
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Police arrested two Maoists in raids conducted at two different places in Gomia and Petarwar blocks in Bokaro District on March 24, reports The Times of India. Police have also recovered INR 60,000 cash from the possession of one, which is most likely levy money collected by him from the people of the area. SP A Vijaylaxmi said Police first arrested Rati Ram Manjhi, a resident of Mahuataad area of Gomia, when he had gone to collect levy from businessmen in Petarwar. Later, Police jointly with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) arrested another Maoist identified as Tulsi Marandi from Mahuataad area in the District.
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March - 24 
Police on March 24 arrested five persons along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 4,68,000 in Chandrayangutta area of Hyderabad, reports Business Standard. The accused identified as Mohammad Ismail of West Bengal, Mohammad Irfan, S K Aza
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Police on March 24 arrested five persons along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) worth INR 4,68,000 in Chandrayangutta area of Hyderabad, reports Business Standard. The accused identified as Mohammad Ismail of West Bengal, Mohammad Irfan, S K Azam, Mohammad Haneef and Gulam Rasool; belonging to different areas of Hyderabad, allegedly indulged in procuring and exchanging FICN, Police said. "About five months back, one counterfeit currency supplier Pyara Mohammed alias Pappu, also from West Bengal, came in Ismail's contact and offered him help in circulation of high quality fake currency," Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Police N Koti Reddy said. "Ismail agreed on his proposal and accordingly two months back Pyara Mohammed handed over fake currency with face value of Rs 5 lakh to him for circulation, which was done successfully along with the help of others. Again, about one week back, Mohammed handed over counterfeit currency notes with a face value of Rs 8 lakh to Ismail," Reddy added. The fake currency is suspected to have been printed in Malda District of West Bengal and sent to Hyderabad through Ismail for circulation.
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Police on March 24 arrested one of the top CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as David Marandi from Amrapara Police Station area of Pakur District, reports The Times of India. Marandi, a native of Junju Village, under Gopikandar Police Station of neighbour
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Police on March 24 arrested one of the top CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as David Marandi from Amrapara Police Station area of Pakur District, reports The Times of India. Marandi, a native of Junju Village, under Gopikandar Police Station of neighbouring Dumka District has been involved in four cases including the killing of Sister Valsa, a Christian nun, who was involved in anti-displacement movement against Panem coal mining company and was brutally killed at Pachuara village in November 2012. Pakur Superintendent of Police (SP) Anup Birthary said, "David Marandi has been one of the active members of the armed squad of the CPI-Maoist active in Pakur and other parts of Santhal Pargana who used to provide strategic support to rebels."
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March - 24 
Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person, identified as Yalam Abaiya (45), near the Pujaripara area of Anganpalli village in Bijapur District on March 24, reports The Hindu.
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Suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed a person, identified as Yalam Abaiya (45), near the Pujaripara area of Anganpalli village in Bijapur District on March 24, reports The Hindu.
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March - 24 
Suspected Maoists attacked a vehicle carrying rations for Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel posted in Sukma District on March 24 near Burkapal area of the District, reported The Hindu. The Maoists took away the entire rations.
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Suspected Maoists attacked a vehicle carrying rations for Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel posted in Sukma District on March 24 near Burkapal area of the District, reported The Hindu. The Maoists took away the entire rations.
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March - 24 
The Assam Tribune on March 24 reported that the Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) had over 40 rounds of talks in the past few months. Sources close to NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi S
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The Assam Tribune on March 24 reported that the Government of India (GoI) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) had over 40 rounds of talks in the past few months. Sources close to NSCN-IM ‘chairman’ Isak Chisi Swu and ‘General Secretary’ Th Muivah informed that both the parties are holding talks five days a week after the format of the talks was changed late last year. The source said that “Both the parties are working very hard to hasten up the talks and we are hopeful of reaching an agreement soon”.
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March - 24 
The Indian Navy on March 24 commissioned the second batch of three Immediate Support Vessels (ISVs) at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) base at Vishakhapatnam, reports The Times of India. Two of the vessels were built by Rodman Spain and the other one
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The Indian Navy on March 24 commissioned the second batch of three Immediate Support Vessels (ISVs) at the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) base at Vishakhapatnam, reports The Times of India. Two of the vessels were built by Rodman Spain and the other one by Abu Dhabi Ship Builders (ADSB). The project is a joint collaboration between Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Limited, Ship Builders, and the Indian Navy. A base for the 84th ISV squadron will be set up in the city. Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ENC, Satish Soni said that these vessels were delivered at Mumbai naval dockyard. Later, they sailed almost 1,200 nautical miles from Mumbai to Visakhapatnam. He said the ISVs proved their sturdiness by successfully crossing the Gulf of Mannar facing strong winds and high seas. Besides being armed with heavy machine guns (HMGs), state-of-the-art radar and navigation system, the vessels are fitted with two caterpillar engines of 1,600 MHP each to provide water jet propulsion, which helps the vessels gain a high speed of 40 knots and an endurance of 500 nautical miles. These ships are capable of carrying out day and night surveillance and can be used for rapid insertions or extraction of MARCOS (Marine Commandos) for military intervention. These ships will enhance Indian Navy's capability in furthering its mandate of maritime safety and security over the offshore development areas on the Eastern Sea Board.
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March - 24 
The Maoists killed Constable Krishnalal Dhurtlahare in Dantewada District on March 24, reports The Hindu.
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The Maoists killed Constable Krishnalal Dhurtlahare in Dantewada District on March 24, reports The Hindu.
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The State cabinet on March 24 recommended a steep hike in compensation to Maoists who will surrender in Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. Members of CPI-Maoist politburo, special area committee and regional bureau would now get a whopping INR 2.
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The State cabinet on March 24 recommended a steep hike in compensation to Maoists who will surrender in Jharkhand, reports The Times of India. Members of CPI-Maoist politburo, special area committee and regional bureau would now get a whopping INR 2.5 million when they surrender, INR 1.3 million more than the Rs 1.2 million that the cabinet had recommended last week. The cabinet revised compensation for CPI-Maoist regional committee members for surrender as well. Earlier, it had recommended INR 700,000 for regional committee member, now they will get INR 1.5 million. Zonal committee members would now get INR 1 million while members of sub-zonal committee will get INR 500,000, cabinet secretary N N Pandey announced on March 24.
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March - 24 
Three cadres belonging to Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including ‘sub-zonal commander’ Karanji alias Rakesh Kumar Chandrawansi, were arrested in Chatra District on March 24
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Three cadres belonging to Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including ‘sub-zonal commander’ Karanji alias Rakesh Kumar Chandrawansi, were arrested in Chatra District on March 24, reports The Times of India. One pistol, five live cartridges, two mobile phones and two SIM cards were found in their possession.
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March - 24 
Two persons, including a woman, identified as Lidemo Lotha and Supeno Lotha, were arrested from Chumukedima check gate in Dimapur District, on March 24 and 100 gelatine sticks, 200 caps and 30 meters fuse wire were recovered from their possession, re
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Two persons, including a woman, identified as Lidemo Lotha and Supeno Lotha, were arrested from Chumukedima check gate in Dimapur District, on March 24 and 100 gelatine sticks, 200 caps and 30 meters fuse wire were recovered from their possession, reports Nagaland Post.
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March - 24 
A Division Bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC), comprising Chief Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel and Justice Abdul Latif Khan, on March 24 disposed of cases of the eight missing persons, who were shifted to various internment centres located in Khybe
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A Division Bench of the Peshawar High Court (PHC), comprising Chief Justice Mazhar Alam Miankhel and Justice Abdul Latif Khan, on March 24 disposed of cases of the eight missing persons, who were shifted to various internment centres located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), as they were declared to be hardcore militants, reports The News. The decision was taken after receiving the reports about their alleged involvement in terror activities. During hearing of 13 missing person’s cases, Additional Advocate General Waqar Ahmad Khan submitted the oversight board’s reports about the eight missing persons. The law officer informed the bench that as per the reports, eight internees had been declared black or hardcore militants as they were found involved in the terrorist activities.
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March - 24 
At least 15 militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircraft bombed the sanctuaries of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants in Wacha Wona, Surkas, Seekhkot a
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At least 15 militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircraft bombed the sanctuaries of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants in Wacha Wona, Surkas, Seekhkot and other areas in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 24, reports The News. Sources said that five foreigners, including Uzbeks and Tajiks, were among the 15 militants who were killed in the air strikes. The sources claimed several militants were injured and five of their hideouts were destroyed in the attacks.
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March - 24 
At least five murder convicts were hanged till death on March 25 (today) in different jails of Sindh and Punjab Province, reports The News. Also, two executions were halted in jails of Sahiwal and Mianwali Districts of Punjab after they were pardoned
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At least five murder convicts were hanged till death on March 25 (today) in different jails of Sindh and Punjab Province, reports The News. Also, two executions were halted in jails of Sahiwal and Mianwali Districts of Punjab after they were pardoned by the victims’ families. In Punjab, one Shahbaz, convicted of murdering another man in a land dispute in 1998, was taken to the gallows at the Sahiwal Central Jail in Sahiwal District. Another murder convict, Ghulam Yaseen, was hanged at the New Central Jail in Bahawalpur. He was convicted of murdering a woman in 2001. Sentenced for committing murder in 2000, convict Mohammad Khan was hanged at the Mianwali Central Jail. In Sindh, two death row prisoners were hanged at the Central Jail in Sukkur. Convict Jalal Morejo was sentenced to death for murdering his cousin in 1997, while Abdul Razzaq Chauhan was convicted of committing murder in 2001.
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March - 24 
Eight Balochistan Republican Army (BRA) militants, including their leader Shekh alias Chala Resh, surrendered in the presence of Commandant of Mawand Rifles Colonel Masroor-ur Rehman and tribal elders in Mawand area of Kohlu District on March 24, rep
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Eight Balochistan Republican Army (BRA) militants, including their leader Shekh alias Chala Resh, surrendered in the presence of Commandant of Mawand Rifles Colonel Masroor-ur Rehman and tribal elders in Mawand area of Kohlu District on March 24, reports Dawn.
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March - 24 
Six militants and one Frontier Corps (FC) soldier were killed while several others were injured in a an exchange of fire that occurred during a search operation in Mashkay area of Awaran District on March 24, reported Dawn. FC spokesman said that the
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Six militants and one Frontier Corps (FC) soldier were killed while several others were injured in a an exchange of fire that occurred during a search operation in Mashkay area of Awaran District on March 24, reported Dawn. FC spokesman said that the militants were involved in attacking Security Forces civilians and also kidnapping-for-ransom. He said that FC recovered arms and ammunition and communication devices from their possession.
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March - 24 
Some 203 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) returned in a convoy to their homes in Lower Madijan and Shin Warsak areas of South Waziristan Agency on March 24, reported The Express Tribune. According to the political administration, at least 1,300 fa
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Some 203 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) returned in a convoy to their homes in Lower Madijan and Shin Warsak areas of South Waziristan Agency on March 24, reported The Express Tribune. According to the political administration, at least 1,300 families have so far resettled into their homes in Sarakai tehsil since a new phase of repatriation began on March 16, 2015.
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March - 24 
The FATA Secretariat on March 24 began providing compensation to the people whose houses have been in use by the Security Forces (SFs) for last several years, reports Dawn. About 88 people of Khar tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency, whose houses
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The FATA Secretariat on March 24 began providing compensation to the people whose houses have been in use by the Security Forces (SFs) for last several years, reports Dawn. About 88 people of Khar tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency, whose houses have been occupied by SFs since 2010, received cheques of over PKR 6.3 million. Bajaur Assistant Political Agent Sohil Ahmed Khan distributed cheques among the house owners. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the administration was aware about the problems of the militancy affected people and was committed to providing financial support to them.
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March - 24 
As leaders from the major political forces make no progress in settling disputes on the constitution-making front, Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang is preparing to resume the stalled CA proceedings in the next couple of days, reports
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As leaders from the major political forces make no progress in settling disputes on the constitution-making front, Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang is preparing to resume the stalled CA proceedings in the next couple of days, reports myrepublica.com on March 25 (today). Preparatory to moving ahead, he has called a meeting of the chiefs of major political parties to discuss resuming the CA meetings that have remained stalled for nearly one and a half months. Upon requests mainly from the opposition parties and civil society, Nembang on February 12, 2015, deferred the CA plenary until further notice. Meanwhile, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) on March 24 proposed the continuation of efforts to seek consensus on the disputed issues, arguing that following the majority process of constitution writing or enforcing more street protests would both be counterproductive, reports ekantipur.com. In separate meetings with the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML), Maoist leader Baburam Bhattarai asked the ruling parties to persuade their leadership about the need for consensus.
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March - 24 
Bangladesh Government will take stern action against any bank found guilty of funding militancy, said State Minister for Finance M Abdul Mannan on March 24, reports Daily Star. “If we get specific allegation against any bank, we will take action agai
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Bangladesh Government will take stern action against any bank found guilty of funding militancy, said State Minister for Finance M Abdul Mannan on March 24, reports Daily Star. “If we get specific allegation against any bank, we will take action against it following an investigation,” Mannan told Parliament. “The CSR [Corporate Social Responsibilities] activities have been suspended as Bangladesh Bank has been working to formulate a specific guideline to bring transparency in CSR activities,” he said. Responding to another query, he further claimed that despite Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) alliance's violent activities, country's economy was on the right track. “The Government will be able to achieve its [economic] target facing all obstacles,” he said.
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War crimes investigators on March 24 said that they had found evidence against eight Jamalpur “Al-Badr men” over their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed in Jamalpur during the 1971 Liberation War, reports Daily Star. The suspec
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War crimes investigators on March 24 said that they had found evidence against eight Jamalpur “Al-Badr men” over their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity committed in Jamalpur during the 1971 Liberation War, reports Daily Star. The suspects are identified as Ashraf Hossain (64), Sharif Ahmed (71), Abdul Mannan (66), Abdul Bari (62), Mohammad Harun (58), Abdul Hashem (65), Shamsul Haque alias Badr Bhai (75), and SM Yousuf Ali (83). They were involved in 10 incidents of crime, including abduction, torture, confinement and killings between April 22 and December 11, 1971, according to Abdul Hannan Khan, coordinator of the War Crimes Investigation Agency. The Agency will hand over the probe report, statements of witnesses, and other documents to the prosecution on March 25 (today), Matiur Rahman, investigator of the case, said . If the prosecution finds the documents and findings satisfactory, it will file formal charge(s) against the suspects to initiate the trial.
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March - 25 
A joint team of Army and Police arrested an unidentified militant of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Phulbari in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph on March 26.
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A joint team of Army and Police arrested an unidentified militant of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) at Phulbari in Dhubri District, reports The Telegraph on March 26.
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March - 25 
The Sangai Express reports that People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), on March 26 (today) will observe its ‘raising day’.
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The Sangai Express reports that People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), on March 26 (today) will observe its ‘raising day’.
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March - 25 
The Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has abandoned its designated camp at Suruhuto in Zunheboto District, on March 25 against the backdrop of speculations that Government of India (GoI) may not extend cease-fire p
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The Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has abandoned its designated camp at Suruhuto in Zunheboto District, on March 25 against the backdrop of speculations that Government of India (GoI) may not extend cease-fire period, reports Nagaland Post. Confirming that a group of NSCN-K abandoned the camp, NSCN-K Cease-Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) supervisor Wangtin Naga stated that he was informed that a group of people under the command of ‘general’ Niki Sumi abandoned the designated camp. Also, highly placed sources states that GoI interlocutor for Naga talks, R.N Ravi would be visiting Nagaland in the coming week, reported Nagaland Post on March 25. High Powered Committee (HPC), set up by State Government to enquire into illegal and multiple taxations by Naga Political Groups (NPGs), has summoned seven NPGs so as to give them opportunity to rebut the evidence appearing against them, reports Nagaland Post on March 25. HPC Chairman Justice H.K. Sema, stated that it has come to light that Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM), NSCN-K , Unification faction of NSCN (NSCN-U), Non-Accordist faction of Naga National Council (NNC-NA) and Accordist faction and non accordist faction of Federal Government of Nagaland (FGN-A and FGN-NA) were indulging in illegal and multiple taxations. United Naga Tribes Association of Border Areas (UNTABA), an association of various Naga tribes living in the border areas with Assam has asserted that it is imperative to bring about a consensus among all tribes in Nagaland for a lasting solution to the border problem with Assam, reports The Assam Tribune on March 25.
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March - 25 
A camp at Aluva in the Ernakulam District of Kerala is under the scanner of the National Investigating Agency (NIA) which is currently miffed with several State Governments for not doing enough in the cases against the Students Islamic Movement of In
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A camp at Aluva in the Ernakulam District of Kerala is under the scanner of the National Investigating Agency (NIA) which is currently miffed with several State Governments for not doing enough in the cases against the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), reports One India on March 26. , Intelligence Bureau officials said that the five SIMI operatives who have been on the run since October 2013 after they broke out from the Khandwa jail in Madhya Pradesh attended a camp at Aluva in Kerala which was meant to discuss terror related activities. The officials added that the SIMI is regrouping and this meeting at Aluva was held only to discuss the future course of action. With the NIA now on the hunt for the SIMI fugitives who had escaped from jail over a year back, Intelligence is trickling in which suggests that they had made several visits to Aluva. A camp at Aluva which was aimed a regrouping several members of the SIMI is being seen as a big development by the security agencies. Reports said that these kinds of camps are extremely dangerous and we have seen in the past as well how the members regrouped and became extremely dangerous. Aluva has been used in the past by members of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) too. The confessional statement by Abdul Karim Tunda, a key LeT operative gives a clear indication of how Aluva had been used a training ground by several operatives. Tunda gave a perspective as to how these camps not always train for combat, but to hold meetings for a large gathering of people. It is aimed at changing the mindset of the people at large so that they carry out anti India activities, Tunda had also revealed. Intelligence Bureau officials said that these camps have mushroomed on and off in various parts of Kerala. There are preachers flown in from Saudi Arabia who give out sermons only with an intention of radicalizing the youth. A camp similar to the one held in Aluva was also conducted in Wagamon, a hill station located in Kottayam-Idukki border of Kottayam District of Kerala. The camp that was held in 2007 paved the way for the birth of the Indian Mujahideen (IM). Several members of the IM such as Yasin, Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal were part of this camp. The camp was headed by SIMI chief Safdar Nagori who swore revenge against India. These camps ensured the regrouping of various youth who went on to form the IM. Tunda during his interrogation also said about the camp at Wagamon. He had told the Police that several such camps were held in various parts of Kerala which had helped the groups flourish. These camps not only helped to change the mindset but also increased the recruitments, the Police had also found while questioning Tunda.
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March - 25 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Constable was injured in a pressure bomb blast engineered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Mordunda village in Bijapur District, reports outlookindia.com on March 25. The incident occur
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Constable was injured in a pressure bomb blast engineered by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Mordunda village in Bijapur District, reports outlookindia.com on March 25. The incident occurred when a road opening party was working under the Awapalli Police Station area, Bijapur Additional Superintendent of Police Indira Kalyan Elesela said.
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A day after the cabinet's decision to increase compensation to Maoists who surrender, Bimal Gudia alias Pandey Gudia alias Tibu Gudia, a CPI-Maoist cadre, surrendered at State Police Headquarters in Ranchi on March 25, reports The Times of India. Gud
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A day after the cabinet's decision to increase compensation to Maoists who surrender, Bimal Gudia alias Pandey Gudia alias Tibu Gudia, a CPI-Maoist cadre, surrendered at State Police Headquarters in Ranchi on March 25, reports The Times of India. Gudia has been a member of the South Chhotanagpur zonal committee's ‘secretary’ Anmol Da's squad and was also part of the 2014 Chiabasa jail break. Gudia said he surrendered because of exploitation among the Maoists.
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March - 25 
A militant beloniging to former breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), identified as Ramseng R Sangma, was caught by villagers and handed over to Police on March 25, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police, he had tur
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A militant beloniging to former breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B), identified as Ramseng R Sangma, was caught by villagers and handed over to Police on March 25, reports The Shillong Times. According to Police, he had turned up at Ramdenggonggre Village in West Garo Hills demand money from an individual identified as Willapson Ch marak.
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March - 25 
Acting on information that some suspected persons were proceeding from Shallang, for procuring arms and ammunition from an arms dealer, Police, on March 25 arrested four of them, identified as Limbert Sangma, Mana Sangma, Marius Marak and Jodmoram Ma
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Acting on information that some suspected persons were proceeding from Shallang, for procuring arms and ammunition from an arms dealer, Police, on March 25 arrested four of them, identified as Limbert Sangma, Mana Sangma, Marius Marak and Jodmoram Marak near Riangdo in West Khasi Hills District, reported The Shillong Times. The four persons later confessed that they were planning to form a new militant group to operate near Shallang area.
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March - 25 
All Assam Minorities Students Union (AAMSU) on March 25 insisted on making the 1971 electoral rolls as the base for National Register of Citizens (NRC) update in the State, reports The Telegraph. The students' body even threatened non-cooperation wit
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All Assam Minorities Students Union (AAMSU) on March 25 insisted on making the 1971 electoral rolls as the base for National Register of Citizens (NRC) update in the State, reports The Telegraph. The students' body even threatened non-cooperation with the exercise of updating the NRC if their demand was not met. AAMSU also demanded that March 24, 1971, should be the cut-off date for NRC update and to fix the definition of Assamese people.
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March - 25 
Bokaro District Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Rati Ram Manjhi, when he had gone to collect levy from a businessmen in Petarwar area of the District on March 25, reports The Times of India. Sources said that acting on a tip-off, a
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Bokaro District Police arrested a CPI-Maoist cadre, identified as Rati Ram Manjhi, when he had gone to collect levy from a businessmen in Petarwar area of the District on March 25, reports The Times of India. Sources said that acting on a tip-off, a Police team headed by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bermo Manoj Rai raided Petarwar area and arrested Manjhi. Police personnel found INR 60,000 cash from his possession.
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March - 25 
Bokaro District Police arrested another Maoist, identified as Tulsi Marandi, at Mahuataad area under Gomia block in Bokaro District on March 25, reports The Times of India.
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Bokaro District Police arrested another Maoist, identified as Tulsi Marandi, at Mahuataad area under Gomia block in Bokaro District on March 25, reports The Times of India.
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March - 25 
Citing the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack and four other cases, the March 25, 2015 released FBI 9/11 Review Commission report concluded that Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) needs faster reforms to transform itself
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Citing the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack and four other cases, the March 25, 2015 released FBI 9/11 Review Commission report concluded that Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) needs faster reforms to transform itself into a threat-based, intelligence-driven organisation, New Indian Express reports on March 26. One of the key plotters of 26/11, Pakistani-American David Coleman Headley, the report noted "had previously come to the attention of US law enforcement authorities but FBI officials repeatedly concluded that Headley did not pose a threat at the time." "The increasingly complex and dangerous threat environment it faces will require no less," said the report which studied FBI investigations into five "significant terrorism events." In none of those cases did a confidential source "provide actionable intelligence to help prevent or respond to a terrorist operation," the report said. In December 2007, Headley's Moroccan wife complained to US officials at the US Embassy in Islamabad (Capital of Pakistan) that her husband was a terrorist. But the FBI investigation of Headley did not begin until 2009, and it was triggered by a tip that originated outside the FBI that revealed his relationships with extremists abroad, the report said. "One of the main lessons from the Headley case is that absent an intelligence effort across the US Intelligence Community to understand the connections among cases and complaints across field offices, relevant intelligence may fall by the wayside," it said. News outlets, it noted, have reported, prior to his terrorist activities, Headley had worked as a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) informant in the late 1990s and the early 2000s, following two heroin trafficking arrests. "A single complaint may be more easily dismissed as a poison pen motive, but several unrelated complaints should not be dismissed as readily as the work of a malcontent," the report said. "The Headley case raises the important question faced by all intelligence agencies - certainly important to the FBI - of how to scan and assess voluminous amounts of collected information strategically and identifying valuable intelligence leads," the report said. "Still, more than a decade after 9/11, the FBI must prioritize empowering and equipping its analytic cadre to make these connections with cutting edge technology, to minimize the risk of the FBI missing important intelligence information," it said. "The FBI had no knowledge of Headley's connections to Lashkar-i-Taiba (LeT) until provided with a tip that originated outside the FBI that prompted the investigation in 2009.
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March - 25 
Delhi Police on March 25 arrested the kingpin of a gang involved in dealing with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), identified as Shahjahan Sheikh in West Bengal, reports Business Standard. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Abhishek Modi sai
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Delhi Police on March 25 arrested the kingpin of a gang involved in dealing with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs), identified as Shahjahan Sheikh in West Bengal, reports Business Standard. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Abhishek Modi said that the accused was arrested during a joint operation by the Delhi Police and Malda Police from his house at Chhoto Mohodipur in Kaliachak in Malda District of West Bengal. The 45-year-old was involved in the racket for a long time and had three cases against him in Delhi and two more in other states though none in Malda. He was produced in a local court today which granted his transit remand to Delhi police.
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March - 25 
Director General of Police (DGP) Khagen Sarma on March 25 said it was possible that some Police personnel might have nexus with NDFB militants on personal level, reports The Shillong Times. The DGP pointed out that the department had taken the allega
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Director General of Police (DGP) Khagen Sarma on March 25 said it was possible that some Police personnel might have nexus with NDFB militants on personal level, reports The Shillong Times. The DGP pointed out that the department had taken the allegation made by the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Padma Hazarika seriously and the officer in charge of Chariduar Police Station in Sonitpur District had already been removed from his post. The DGP also said that IK Songbijit faction of NDFB (NDFB-IKS) ultras might try to disrupt forthcoming polls in Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Council (BTC). The opposition MLA informed that the militants of the NDFB-RD which is now in truce mode with the Government of India, have demanded ‘monthly tax’ from villagers from Bogijulee village under Chariduar Police Station which prompted the villagers to lay siege to the same Police Station on March 22, 2015.
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March - 25 
Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) Chief Aasiya Andrabi was on March 25 booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for hoisting the Pakistani flag on the National Day of Pakistan in Srinagar on March 23, reports
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Dukhtaraan-e-Millat (DeM) Chief Aasiya Andrabi was on March 25 booked under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for hoisting the Pakistani flag on the National Day of Pakistan in Srinagar on March 23, reports Times of India. Andrabi said "From the last 35 years we have been hoisting the Pakistani Flag in India. This time the difference was that instead of unfurling it in Pakistan Embassy in New Delhi, we hoisted it on our own soil in Kashmir. Let me make it clear that Jammu and Kashmir is my own land and it is not a part of India and for that reason I have not committed any crime."
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March - 25 
Four Persons, who tried to exchange more than four million Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) for United Arab Emirates (UAE) dirhams (currency of the UAE), have been sentenced to a year in jail and fined AED 50,000 each in Dubai, reports The National
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Four Persons, who tried to exchange more than four million Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) for United Arab Emirates (UAE) dirhams (currency of the UAE), have been sentenced to a year in jail and fined AED 50,000 each in Dubai, reports The National on March 26. All four including two Pakistan nationals were convicted of possessing INR 4.73 million with the intent to sell.
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March - 25 
In view of the State Governments alleged inaction to respond to its demand to bring to justice all those involved in the alleged fake encounter of March 4, 2015, GNLA has announced shutdown of all Government offices in Garo Hills Region on March 26 a
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In view of the State Governments alleged inaction to respond to its demand to bring to justice all those involved in the alleged fake encounter of March 4, 2015, GNLA has announced shutdown of all Government offices in Garo Hills Region on March 26 and 27, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 25 
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh stated that if peace returns to the State, Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will automatically be repealed, reported Kanglaonline on March 25.He further added that return of peace is the key to the end
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Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh stated that if peace returns to the State, Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) will automatically be repealed, reported Kanglaonline on March 25.He further added that return of peace is the key to the end of AFSPA in the State.
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March - 25 
Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana, on March 25, in the State Assembly said that efforts to repatriate Brus from the six relief camps in neighbouring North Tripura District, in accordance with the Road Map-IV prepared by the State Government, has al
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Mizoram Home Minister R Lalzirliana, on March 25, in the State Assembly said that efforts to repatriate Brus from the six relief camps in neighbouring North Tripura District, in accordance with the Road Map-IV prepared by the State Government, has already begun, reports The Assam Tribune. He also added that roadmap was prepared following instructions of the Supreme Court on January 16 2015 to repatriate all the Brus from Tripura within six months. He further added that “According to the Census conducted by the Bru Coordination Committee on August 30, 2010 in the six relief camps, which was submitted to the State Government, there were 29,625 people belonging to 5,481 families in the relief camps”.
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March - 25 
On March 25, a GNLA militant identified as Slyvanush G Momin was arrested at Arongre village in North Garo Hills, reports The Sentinel. He is being interrogated about the activities of the GNLA cadres in North Garo Hills and their association with Un
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On March 25, a GNLA militant identified as Slyvanush G Momin was arrested at Arongre village in North Garo Hills, reports The Sentinel. He is being interrogated about the activities of the GNLA cadres in North Garo Hills and their association with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), commanded by Manoj Rabha alias Dristi Rajkhowa. However four top GNLA militants were able to escape when Police raided their hide out. At least three of the escaped militants were involved in a recent missionary schools firing and arson at Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District. Sources stated that GNLA ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira and the ULFA-I Lower Assam Based ‘area commander’ Driti Rajkhowa are in constant touch
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March - 25 
On March 25, Imphal West Police Commandos arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Yumnam Pradipkumar alias Bobo from Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi Chabungbam Leikai in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Ex
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On March 25, Imphal West Police Commandos arrested a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) militant identified as Yumnam Pradipkumar alias Bobo from Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi Chabungbam Leikai in Imphal West District, reports The Sangai Express. In a follow-up action, the same team arrested another PREPAK cadre, identified as Ayekpam Langdon Leima. Both militants have been serving monetary demands to public, businessmen, shopkeepers and Government officials.
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March - 25 
on March 25, Police arrested two extortionists identified as Khou Shi and Noklak Aso from Kohima town, reports Nagaland Post. Police recovered demand slip with NSCN-KK inscribed on it and INR 1500 from the extortionists.
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on March 25, Police arrested two extortionists identified as Khou Shi and Noklak Aso from Kohima town, reports Nagaland Post. Police recovered demand slip with NSCN-KK inscribed on it and INR 1500 from the extortionists.
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March - 25 
On March 25, three Over Ground Workers (OGWs), identified as Bodosa Mushahary, Dwinden Basumatary and Dolaharu Narzary of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), were arrested from Jharbari in Kokrajhar District, rep
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On March 25, three Over Ground Workers (OGWs), identified as Bodosa Mushahary, Dwinden Basumatary and Dolaharu Narzary of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), were arrested from Jharbari in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel. A country-made pistol, two country-made rifles and a hand grenade were recovered from them.
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March - 25 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an unidentified Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant at Modati in Kokrajhar District on March 25, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a pistol with live rounds of ammunition.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an unidentified Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant at Modati in Kokrajhar District on March 25, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a pistol with live rounds of ammunition.
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March - 25 
Security Forces (SFs), on March 25, during a search operation at Leimaram Lamkhai in Thoubal District, arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant identified as Maibem Bijoy Meitei, reports The Sangai Express. On follow up action SFs arrested
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Security Forces (SFs), on March 25, during a search operation at Leimaram Lamkhai in Thoubal District, arrested a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant identified as Maibem Bijoy Meitei, reports The Sangai Express. On follow up action SFs arrested another KYKL militant identified as Chanam Lukhoi Singh from an undisclosed location. Investigation revealed that both were involved in extortion from public and local leaders.
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March - 25 
Seven militia members, belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Korukonda ‘area committee’, surrendered before Visakha rural Police in Visakhapatnam District on March 25, reports The Times of India. All the surrendered Maoists h
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Seven militia members, belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Korukonda ‘area committee’, surrendered before Visakha rural Police in Visakhapatnam District on March 25, reports The Times of India. All the surrendered Maoists hail from Chintapalli mandal (administrative unit). The Police have identified the Maoists as Pagni Bujji Babu, Korra Kameswara Rao, Korra Ramesh, Vantala Ramana, Gemmeli Chitti Babu, Muvvala Chitti Babu and Muvvala Chanti.
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March - 25 
SFs arrested a Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB -RD) militant, identified as Deepjyoti Daimari, from Sonitpur District on March 24, reports The Telegraph. The militant was arrested for physically assaulting a
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SFs arrested a Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB -RD) militant, identified as Deepjyoti Daimari, from Sonitpur District on March 24, reports The Telegraph. The militant was arrested for physically assaulting a businessman at Charduar area on March 22, 2015.
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March - 25 
Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested a key peddler of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), identified as Shahjahan Sheikh alias Tunnu (35) from Kaliachak village of Malda District on March 25, reports Business Standard. "In the last three years alone,
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Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested a key peddler of Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN), identified as Shahjahan Sheikh alias Tunnu (35) from Kaliachak village of Malda District on March 25, reports Business Standard. "In the last three years alone, his name had featured as the main supplier in at least 11 cases of FICN recoveries made by us. He was running a wide ranging network of FICN peddlers and the footprints of his trade were spread as far as Gujarat and Maharashtra where he has been found involved in cases of FICN circulation," said Special Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) S N Shrivastava. He was directly in contact with people in Chapai Nawabganj, Bangladesh near Rajashahi area of Bangladesh where Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agents have set up a clandestine market where good quality FICN printed in Pakistan can be obtained in huge quantity by paying for it in original Bangladeshi currency, he added. According to Police, FICN was being obtained by him at about 25 per cent of its face value in Bangladesh and was being sold to down the chain retailers at about 40-45 per cent of the face value. "His long periods of illegal activities got him many friends and contacts which were later to become the conduits in his trade of FICN peddling. He took to the business of FICN peddling, which was being practiced in his native village like a cottage industry," Shrivastava added.
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March - 25 
The Tripura Chief minister (CM),Manik Sarkar criticized the demands of the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) for a separate state in the name of 'Twipraland' by carving out the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, reports Tripur
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The Tripura Chief minister (CM),Manik Sarkar criticized the demands of the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) for a separate state in the name of 'Twipraland' by carving out the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, reports Tripura Info on March 26.
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March - 25 
Three Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadres, including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Karanji alias Rakesh Kumar Chandrawansi were arrested in Chatra District, reports The Times of India on March 26. One pistol, five live cartridges, two mob
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Three Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC) cadres, including a ‘sub-zonal commander’ identified as Karanji alias Rakesh Kumar Chandrawansi were arrested in Chatra District, reports The Times of India on March 26. One pistol, five live cartridges, two mobile phones and two SIM cards were found from their possession. TPC is a splinter group of the CPI-Maoist.
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March - 25 
Two sympathisers of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) were hacked to death by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sonua Police Station area in West Singhbhum District on March 25, reports The Telegraph.
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Two sympathisers of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) were hacked to death by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Sonua Police Station area in West Singhbhum District on March 25, reports The Telegraph. A group of 15 armed Maoists dragged the victims, identified as Lakhan Bala (27) and Jaimati Borja (29), out of their houses in Gurdri village around 10pm and latter killed them on a village road. West Singhbhum Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Raj said, "The place of occurrence is located in a dense jungle. So, we are yet to get a detailed report on the murders," he said. The SP added Maoist pamphlets were found at the scene of murders, which suggested involvement of Maoists.
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March - 25 
16 militants were killed in military action after a soldier was killed in a roadside blast in the Shabak area of Kurram Agency on March 25, reports The News. The sources said that the soldier, identified as Bilal Mohmand, was killed when a vehicle of
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16 militants were killed in military action after a soldier was killed in a roadside blast in the Shabak area of Kurram Agency on March 25, reports The News. The sources said that the soldier, identified as Bilal Mohmand, was killed when a vehicle of Security Forces (SFs) was targeted with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Shabak area. SFs cordoned off the area after the incident and launched a massive search operation along the border with Afghanistan. 16 militants were killed in the artillery shelling on the hideouts of militants in the area.
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March - 25 
A Balochi poet, identified as Ali Kamshan, who was abducted from Pasni area of Gwadar District on March 3, 2015, returned home on March 25, reports Dawn. It not clear yet whether Ali’s family has paid ransom for his release.
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A Balochi poet, identified as Ali Kamshan, who was abducted from Pasni area of Gwadar District on March 3, 2015, returned home on March 25, reports Dawn. It not clear yet whether Ali’s family has paid ransom for his release.
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March - 25 
A convicted murderer, identified as Muhammad Afzal, was hanged till death in the Central Jail Faisalabad on March 26 (today), reported Dawn. Afzal, a resident of Sialkot, had been on death row for around two decades. He was found guilty of shooting a
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A convicted murderer, identified as Muhammad Afzal, was hanged till death in the Central Jail Faisalabad on March 26 (today), reported Dawn. Afzal, a resident of Sialkot, had been on death row for around two decades. He was found guilty of shooting a man, Muhammad Saleem, in 1995 over an old rivalry, and was awarded the death sentence by District and Session courts on May 25, 1995. The review petitions of the accused were turned down by the higher and superior courts. President of Pakistan had also rejected his mercy appeal.
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March - 25 
A Policeman, identified as Muhammad Sajid (35), was shot dead near Navy Dewar in Korangi Town on March 25, reported Daily Times.
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A Policeman, identified as Muhammad Sajid (35), was shot dead near Navy Dewar in Korangi Town on March 25, reported Daily Times.
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March - 25 
An anti-corruption officer, Iqbal Alam, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants at Water Pump in Federal B Area of Gulberg Town on March 25, reports Daily Times.
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An anti-corruption officer, Iqbal Alam, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants at Water Pump in Federal B Area of Gulberg Town on March 25, reports Daily Times.
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March - 25 
At least 30 militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircraft and helicopters pounded the bunkers of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants in Kukikhel, Sepah,
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At least 30 militants were killed and several others sustained injuries when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter aircraft and helicopters pounded the bunkers of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants in Kukikhel, Sepah, Kamarkhel and Shalobar areas in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 25, reports The News. “Many hideouts of the militants and two arms depots also came under bombardment,” said the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). According to some reports, the LI 'spokesman', Salahuddin Ayubi, was also killed in the air strikes.
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March - 25 
Authorities in Pakistan have frozen a number of accounts used to funnel PKR 10.2 billion in cash to terror and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) suspects, officials overseeing the National Action Plan (NAP) said on March 25, reports The Express Tribune. La
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Authorities in Pakistan have frozen a number of accounts used to funnel PKR 10.2 billion in cash to terror and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) suspects, officials overseeing the National Action Plan (NAP) said on March 25, reports The Express Tribune. Law Enforcement Agencies also recovered PKR 101.7 million either from clerics or workers of banned organisations, they said. These actions, taken with the assistance of the State Bank of Pakistan, are part of the overall efforts to throttle the flow of foreign funding to terrorists and proscribed organisations in the country. “To choke terror funding [in all shapes] is our top priority, this is our strategy to weaken foreign-funded militants,” said Hamid Ali Khan, National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA). Another unnamed senior official of the Federal Ministry of Interior said that United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions 1,267 and 1,373 bound member states not only to take measures against terrorists but also establish a global sanctions regime against designated individuals and entities associated with notorious global terror networks. He revealed that civilian and Intelligence Agencies have arrested 150 people, half of them clerics, in violation of laws dealing with hawala, hundi, suspicious transactions and AML by registering cases against 130 individuals who were getting money from foreign countries including Iran, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Australia, United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Hong Kong, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait.
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March - 25 
Police arrested another criminal in an operation in Baloch Colony of Orangi Town on March 25, reports Daily Times. At least two accomplices escaped the raid and fled.
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Police arrested another criminal in an operation in Baloch Colony of Orangi Town on March 25, reports Daily Times. At least two accomplices escaped the raid and fled.
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March - 25 
Police arrested two criminals in injured condition after exchange of fire in Korangi Industrial area of Korangi Town on March 25, reported Daily Times.
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Police arrested two criminals in injured condition after exchange of fire in Korangi Industrial area of Korangi Town on March 25, reported Daily Times.
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March - 25 
Police killed two target killers during a raid on a hideout in an unspecified location on March 25, reported Daily Times. According to details, Police in a raid on a hideout along with an arrested criminal Noorullah faced fire from criminals. Securit
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Police killed two target killers during a raid on a hideout in an unspecified location on March 25, reported Daily Times. According to details, Police in a raid on a hideout along with an arrested criminal Noorullah faced fire from criminals. Security Forces (SFs) retaliated killing two of the suspects, including Noorullah. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Malir said that the suspect was involved in target killings of several Police personnel and extortion.
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March - 25 
Police on March 25 arrested seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in an operation in Shah Lateef Town of Bin Qasim Town on March 25, reports Daily Times. The Police seized two rifles, seven grenades and at least five pistols from their pos
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Police on March 25 arrested seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in an operation in Shah Lateef Town of Bin Qasim Town on March 25, reports Daily Times. The Police seized two rifles, seven grenades and at least five pistols from their possession.
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March - 25 
Sindh Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police (training) Dr Jamil Ahmed while addressing the first passing-out parade of 1,085 policemen at the Recruitment Training Centre (RTC) in Hyderabad District on March 25 said that the Sindh Police has chalked o
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Sindh Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police (training) Dr Jamil Ahmed while addressing the first passing-out parade of 1,085 policemen at the Recruitment Training Centre (RTC) in Hyderabad District on March 25 said that the Sindh Police has chalked out a plan under which army personnel will impart anti-terrorism training to 350 Policemen of the Province, reports Dawn. He said that the Police training department had proposed to the Sindh Government to allocate PKR150 per recruit for food in the mess of the centre and after the approval, free food would be provided to recruits. He said the Government was trying to impart quality training to policemen and added that they would be given counterterrorism training so that they could protect the life and property of people.
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March - 25 
Two unidentified men were shot dead by unidentified armed assailants on Super Highway near Gana Mandi in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town in provincial capital Karachi on March 25, reports Daily Times.
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Two unidentified men were shot dead by unidentified armed assailants on Super Highway near Gana Mandi in Sohrab Goth area of Gadap Town in provincial capital Karachi on March 25, reports Daily Times.
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March - 25 
Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang granted the parties four more days to reach a consensual settlement on the disputed issues of constitution writing on the request of President Ram Baran Yadav, reports ekantipur.com on March 26. The de
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang granted the parties four more days to reach a consensual settlement on the disputed issues of constitution writing on the request of President Ram Baran Yadav, reports ekantipur.com on March 26. The deadline issued by Nembang expired on March 25, 2015. The cross-party negotiations, however, are yet to find a common ground on key disputed issues. If there is no agreement by March 29, 2015, Nembang said he will have no choice but to initiate majority process in the CA and settle the contentions through voting.
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March - 25 
Police arrested five students of the All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), student wing of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), identified as Kshitiz Sapkota, Laxmi Prasad Subedi, Netra Chapagain, Dinesh
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Police arrested five students of the All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R), student wing of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M), identified as Kshitiz Sapkota, Laxmi Prasad Subedi, Netra Chapagain, Dinesh Poudel and Bishal Gurung for pelting stones at Finance Minister Ram Sharan Mahat’s vehicle at Simpane in Pokhara in Kaski District on March 25, reports ekantipur.com. According to details, Minister Mahat was on his way to take part in a programme at Salyan Village Development Committee (VDC) in the District when the students of ANNISU-R hurled stones at his vehicle. However, no damage was reported.
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March - 25 
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a function at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka city on March 25 urged all to come forward to protect the country and its people from militants, reports The Daily Star. She said, “We don't wa
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Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina Wajed while addressing a function at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka city on March 25 urged all to come forward to protect the country and its people from militants, reports The Daily Star. She said, “We don't want destruction, but development; we don't want militant acts, but peace. We want Bangladesh to become a peaceful nation in the world and continue to move ahead as a peaceful country in South Asia and that's our goal.”
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March - 25 
Two people, identified as Khorshed Alam (35), a day labourer, and Yadul Mollah (25), a truck helper, injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade succmbed to their burn injuries at Dhaka Medical C
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Two people, identified as Khorshed Alam (35), a day labourer, and Yadul Mollah (25), a truck helper, injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade succmbed to their burn injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) in Dhaka city on March 25, reports The Daily Star. Khorshed received 35 percent burns in Chandpur District on March 19 while Yadul was burnt 90 percent in Magura District on March 21.
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March - 25 
A US drone strike killed 11 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Kunar Province of Afghanistan, including six or seven senior 'commanders', intelligence officials said on March 25, hours after a strike killed at least nine militants in the s
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A US drone strike killed 11 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants in Kunar Province of Afghanistan, including six or seven senior 'commanders', intelligence officials said on March 25, hours after a strike killed at least nine militants in the same area, reports The Express Tribune. Earlier, a drone strike killed nine militants in the Nazyan area of Nangarhar Province, to the south of Kunar.
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March - 26 
Two men attacked three employees of Shivam Road and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd at Machadiha in Ghatshila in East Singhbhum District in the wee hours of March 26, reports The Telegraph. The armed men, who came on a tractor around 1.30am, first fired at B
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Two men attacked three employees of Shivam Road and Infrastructure Pvt Ltd at Machadiha in Ghatshila in East Singhbhum District in the wee hours of March 26, reports The Telegraph. The armed men, who came on a tractor around 1.30am, first fired at Bapi (27), a driver posted at the camp-office. Then, the duo barged into the camp and shot at Anjani Ilu (37), the manager of the company, and attacked Mukesh Kumar (40), a supervisor, with an iron rod. While Bapi sustained the injury in his left arm, Ilu took the bullet in his chest. Mukesh sustained serious head injuries.
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March - 26 
A Delhi court on March 26 acquitted Shahid Badr Falahi, the former chief of the banned terrorist group Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), in connection with a 2001 case in which he was facing charges of promoting enmity between different grou
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A Delhi court on March 26 acquitted Shahid Badr Falahi, the former chief of the banned terrorist group Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), in connection with a 2001 case in which he was facing charges of promoting enmity between different groups, reports The Indian Express. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sanjay Khangwal passed the acquittal order. Shahid’s counsel H A Siddique said that his client was facing trial for allegedly posting three stickers on the wall of Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi which allegedly contained provocative content.
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March - 26 
A parliamentary standing committee on March 26 questioned the Centre's move to pass on burden of key schemes aimed at Police modernization to the States, and warned that the response to security challenges like terror may suffer due to the states' fu
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A parliamentary standing committee on March 26 questioned the Centre's move to pass on burden of key schemes aimed at Police modernization to the States, and warned that the response to security challenges like terror may suffer due to the states' funds crunch and lack of perspective in planning such projects, reports The Times of India. At a meeting of the department-related parliamentary standing committee on home affairs to discuss demand for grants, members asked how the states could be expected to run around 14-15 schemes, including National Scheme for Modernization of Police and Other Forces and special infrastructure scheme for Naxal-hit states, on their own. They said police modernization was not possible without central assistance and involvement, and cautioned that the states' limited finances could hit efforts to equip their police forces for fighting terror.
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March - 26 
Almost three months after the Bengaluru Police busted the 'explosives module' of Indian Mujahideen (IM), agencies have found strong evidence of involvement of Islamic fundamentalist group Popular Front of India (PFI) in 2011 Mumbai bombings, 2012 Pun
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Almost three months after the Bengaluru Police busted the 'explosives module' of Indian Mujahideen (IM), agencies have found strong evidence of involvement of Islamic fundamentalist group Popular Front of India (PFI) in 2011 Mumbai bombings, 2012 Pune blasts and 2013 Hyderabad Dilsukhnagar twin bomb blasts, reports The Times of India on March 27. While it is already known that IM's Riyaz Bhatkal, Yasin Bhatkal, Tehsin Akhtar, Assadulah Akhtar and Waqas planned these bombings, the responsibility of procuring explosives was given to PFI. Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) member, Syed Ismail Afaque Lanka, arrested in January 2015 by Bengaluru Police, has disclosed that he had sent PFI members to buy material- ammonium nitrate, gelatin sticks, non-electrical detonators, capacitors etc - which was used by IM members to assemble the deadly bombs that took many lives. Other than these three consignments, Afaque had also procured a huge consignment of explosives last year which he claimed was meant to carry out serial attacks on the anniversary of 9/11 (September 11, 2001 terrorist attack in United States) or 26/11 (November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attack). Afaque disclosed that these explosives were easily available in coastal Karnataka and used in mining or fishing purposes. The intelligence agencies and National Investigation Agency (NIA) thoroughly grilled him for past two months over his association with IM, SIMI and other outfits. He admitted having visited Pakistan several times and meeting IM's Afeef Hasan, Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal. Associated with SIMI for a long time, the 36-year-old homeopath had also attended several meetings of SIMI and IM in the past in Dubai and Pakistan.
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March - 26 
An unidentified NSCN-KK ‘captain’ was fired upon near 3rd Mile in Dimapur town in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. The Telegraph further adds that he was attacked by Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K). After the incident Security Forces (SFs)
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An unidentified NSCN-KK ‘captain’ was fired upon near 3rd Mile in Dimapur town in Dimapur District, reports Nagaland Post. The Telegraph further adds that he was attacked by Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K). After the incident Security Forces (SFs) raided several places in Kohima.
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March - 26 
Four unidentified militants of Muslim Tiger Force of Assam (MTFA) were arrested near Kharkhariin village in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel on March 27. Three pistols and live ammunition were recovered from them.
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Four unidentified militants of Muslim Tiger Force of Assam (MTFA) were arrested near Kharkhariin village in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel on March 27. Three pistols and live ammunition were recovered from them.
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March - 26 
Having failed to execute any major terror strike in the Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) over the last few months and increase militant activity in the region, Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) is now hatching a major conspiracy t
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Having failed to execute any major terror strike in the Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) over the last few months and increase militant activity in the region, Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) is now hatching a major conspiracy to target Indian assets in Afghanistan, including the embassy and consulates, said top Intelligence sources, reports The Asian Age on March 27. Intelligence sources said that security at these installations has been beefed up considerably in wake of these fresh inputs and even the staff working there has been advised to remain on high alert. According to a report prepared by an external intelligence agency, the ISI has roped in both the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Taliban operatives for this purpose. LeT is also suspected to have carried out the attack on the Indian consulate in Herat in May 2014 with help of Pak security agencies. The reports stated that “Despite repeated attempts, Pakistan has failed to increase militant activities in the Valley except the recent attacks in Kathua. This is largely due to increased patrolling by Indian forces along the border and the pressure they have mounted on the militants operating in the Valley. Thus the ISI now wants to change its modus operandi and shift focus to neighbouring Afghanistan to target Indian assets there with help of Taliban also.’’ India is actively involved in a lot of infrastructure and construction projects in Afghanistan helping the country re-build after a long internal war. According to this classified intelligence report, Pakistan is extremely skeptical of India’s growing presence in Afghanistan and specially the support that it is receiving from United States (US).
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March - 26 
In a statement issued to the media on March 26, ‘joint publicity secretary’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Garo Mandei Ch Marak, stated that he was very much with GNLA and he was not arrested by Police. Earlier, it was reported that he was
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In a statement issued to the media on March 26, ‘joint publicity secretary’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Garo Mandei Ch Marak, stated that he was very much with GNLA and he was not arrested by Police. Earlier, it was reported that he was arrested by Police from Anogre village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 26 
Meetings of Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) with Cease-Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) of NSCN-IM led by its convenor Kraibo Chawang and CFSB of NSCN-KK led by its supervisor Jack Zhimomi was held on March 26, at Police complex in Chumukedima in Dimap
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Meetings of Cease-Fire Monitoring Group (CFMG) with Cease-Fire Monitoring Cell (CFMC) of NSCN-IM led by its convenor Kraibo Chawang and CFSB of NSCN-KK led by its supervisor Jack Zhimomi was held on March 26, at Police complex in Chumukedima in Dimapur District reports Nagaland Post. The meeting with CFMC members of NSCN-IM went on for nearly an hour after which the CFMC delegation led by its supervisor Kraibo Chawang stormed out of the meeting, when Chairman of CFMG, retired Lieutenant General N.K. Singh stated that cease fire jurisdiction did not extend beyond Nagaland. Meanwhile NSCN-KK CFSB supervisor Jack Zhimomi termed the meeting as “fruitful” as many agendas were discussed.
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March - 26 
Militant of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), identified as Raman Rabhawho was arrested from Gaksha village in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel on March 27. He had undergone training in 2012 at Durama hills
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Militant of the Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), identified as Raman Rabhawho was arrested from Gaksha village in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel on March 27. He had undergone training in 2012 at Durama hills in Meghalaya along with the 4th Batch of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA).
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on March 26 that suspected NSCN-K threatened to open fire on Security Forces (SFs) if they continued raids and arrests. Top ‘commanders’ of NSCN-K are reportedly in Myanmar, meeting ‘chairman’ S.S. Khaplang.
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on March 26 that suspected NSCN-K threatened to open fire on Security Forces (SFs) if they continued raids and arrests. Top ‘commanders’ of NSCN-K are reportedly in Myanmar, meeting ‘chairman’ S.S. Khaplang.
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March - 26 
On March 26, ‘joint publicity secretary’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) Garo Mandei Marak was arrested from Anogre village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. However, the GNLA, in a press release, claimed that the arrested m
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On March 26, ‘joint publicity secretary’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) Garo Mandei Marak was arrested from Anogre village in West Garo Hills District, reports The Telegraph. However, the GNLA, in a press release, claimed that the arrested man is not Mandei Marak. Inspector General (IG) G.H.P Raju termed the arrest a major breakthrough for the West Garo Hills Police.
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March - 26 
On March 26, A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) warned of stern action against anyone extorting money in its name, reports The Shillong Times.
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On March 26, A’chik Matgrik Elite Force (AMEF) warned of stern action against anyone extorting money in its name, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 26 
On March 26, Four Assam Rifles (AR) troopers were injured when gunmen opened fire at the personnel who were waiting for a convoy, near Indira Gandhi stadium in Kohima, reports Nagaland Post. Khole-Khitovi faction National Socialist Council of Nagalan
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On March 26, Four Assam Rifles (AR) troopers were injured when gunmen opened fire at the personnel who were waiting for a convoy, near Indira Gandhi stadium in Kohima, reports Nagaland Post. Khole-Khitovi faction National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KK) Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) supervisor Jack Zhimomi denied any involvement of his group. He stated that “We totally wash off our hand. In no way GPRN/NSCN subscribes to that kind of elements/incidents in times of cease-fire The Sangai Express identified three injured troopers as Havildar Virender Singh, Havildar Ghe Singh and Rifleman RD Negi. The Assam Tribune further adds that no group has taken responsibility for the attack.
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March - 26 
On March 29, contradicting Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) claims, Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta has asserted that the person who was arrested on March 26 in Anogre in West Garo Hills was ‘joint publicity secretary’ of GNLA Garo M
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On March 29, contradicting Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) claims, Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta has asserted that the person who was arrested on March 26 in Anogre in West Garo Hills was ‘joint publicity secretary’ of GNLA Garo Mandei Ch Marak alias Anurak S. Sangma, reports The Shillong Times. Police said that the arrested person, a BA first year student, was active in social media and used to send press releases to media.
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March - 26 
Police arrested a six member gang involved in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) racket from an undisclosed location in Chennai along with FICN worth INR 311,000, Business Standard reports on March 27. Police said. They were later remanded to judicia
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Police arrested a six member gang involved in Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) racket from an undisclosed location in Chennai along with FICN worth INR 311,000, Business Standard reports on March 27. Police said. They were later remanded to judicial custody.
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March - 26 
Security has been intensified in Dimapur following the firing incident on March 26, reports The Shillong Times.
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Security has been intensified in Dimapur following the firing incident on March 26, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 26 
The examination of prosecution witnesses in the August 15, 2006, Panayikulam (Ernakulam District, Kerala) Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) camp case was completed at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Kochi, New Indian Express
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The examination of prosecution witnesses in the August 15, 2006, Panayikulam (Ernakulam District, Kerala) Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) camp case was completed at the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court in Kochi, New Indian Express reports on March 27. The court would begin procedures under Section 313 of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) on April 18, 2015. NIA Court Judge K M Balachandran examined 50 witnesses, 230 documents and 10 material objects in the first phase of the trial. The accused persons in the case are P A Shaduly alias Harris, Abdul Rasik, Ansar alias Ansar Nadim, Nizamudeen alias Nizamon, Shammi alias Shammer, Shammer, Abdul Hakeem, Nizar, Mahayudheenkutty alias Taha, Muhammad Nisar, Ashkar, Nissar alias Muhammed Nissar, Salih, Hasim, Riyas, Muhammad Naizam, and Nisar. Binanipuram Sub Inspector K N Rajesh had received information on August 15, 2006, about a secret meeting of SIMI (Students Islamic Movement of India) at an auditorium at Panayikulam. On visiting the spot, he found that there were 17 persons in the room and some of them were making inflammatory speeches. Seditious books and pamphlets were also seized from the spot where the meeting was being organised. Later on, Lhari Dorgee Latoo, Superintendent of Police, NIA, filed the chargesheet against a total of 17 persons in the case in 2010. According to the investigation conducted into the case by the NIA officials, Shaduly, Abdul Rasik, Ansar, Nizamudeen and Shammi, first to fifth accused in the case, had entered into a criminal conspiracy in Ernakulam and other places to advocate and abet unlawful activities in the country and to incite hatred and contempt towards the Government of India.
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March - 26 
The State Information Commission (SIC) in Bangalore (Karnataka) was left flabbergasted after a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist named in several cases, including the 2008 Delhi serial blasts, was brought in as an RTI applicant, reports Mumb
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The State Information Commission (SIC) in Bangalore (Karnataka) was left flabbergasted after a suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorist named in several cases, including the 2008 Delhi serial blasts, was brought in as an RTI applicant, reports Mumbai Mirror on March 27. Terror suspect Akbar Ismail Choudhary, who is currently lodged in Arthur Road jail (Mumbai Central Prison), was escorted by Mumbai Police to Bangalore in a train to answer a summons from the SIC on March 26. Choudhary had filed an Right to Information (RTI) application in May 2014 seeking to know the status of the case registered with Ullal Police station in Karnataka in 2008. In the RTI application, Choudhary claimed the Karnataka case hasn't progressed even as he was arrested and sent to jail in Maharashtra in connection with another terror-related case. The application was filed through Arthur Road jail authorities, and forwarded to Karnataka Police. The SIC had issued summons to both parties to appear before it on March 26. However, the Information Commissioner Krishna Murthy told Mumbai Police that Choudhary should not be brought again even if a summons was sent to the prison. He said the case would be strictly dealt through video conferencing from now on
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March - 26 
Three NDFB-IKS militants were arrested, near Kachugaon in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel on March 27. The arrested militants have been identified as Heita Boro, Ashok Basumatary and Ranjoy Boro alias Lawdang. The militants were involved in
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Three NDFB-IKS militants were arrested, near Kachugaon in Kokrajhar District, reports The Sentinel on March 27. The arrested militants have been identified as Heita Boro, Ashok Basumatary and Ranjoy Boro alias Lawdang. The militants were involved in extortion and were working as linkmen providing food and ration to NDFB-IKS militants in Ripu Reserve Forest.
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March - 26 
Unidentified militants, on March 26, tossed a polythene bag in a shop in Wokha town in Wokha District and the resultant explosion injured four civilians, reports Nagaland Post. The injured have been identified as Leena Khuvung, Yanrenthung, Thosano a
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Unidentified militants, on March 26, tossed a polythene bag in a shop in Wokha town in Wokha District and the resultant explosion injured four civilians, reports Nagaland Post. The injured have been identified as Leena Khuvung, Yanrenthung, Thosano and Benchilo. The Telegraph further adds that the bomb attack was result of failing to respond to an extortion demand.
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March - 26 
A man, identified as Akhtar (40), was shot and injured near a graveyard in Mominabad area of Orangi Town on March 26, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Akhtar (40), was shot and injured near a graveyard in Mominabad area of Orangi Town on March 26, reports Daily Times.
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March - 26 
A man, identified as Faiq (34), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Nazimabad 2 in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 26, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Faiq (34), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants near Nazimabad 2 in North Nazimabad Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 26, reports Daily Times.
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March - 26 
A schoolteacher, identified as Mohammad Shahdad, who was abducted on March 22, 2015, returned home in Turbat District on March 26, reported Dawn. Shahdad had been missing for four days from Turbat.
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A schoolteacher, identified as Mohammad Shahdad, who was abducted on March 22, 2015, returned home in Turbat District on March 26, reported Dawn. Shahdad had been missing for four days from Turbat.
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March - 26 
At least four Policemen, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Rara Sham Police Station, identified as Tahir Shah, were killed when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire and also hurled a hand grenade at a Police check post in Mekh
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At least four Policemen, including the Station House Officer (SHO) of Rara Sham Police Station, identified as Tahir Shah, were killed when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire and also hurled a hand grenade at a Police check post in Mekhtar area of Loralai District on March 26, reported Dawn. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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March - 26 
One Asif (32) was shot at and injured by unidentified armed assailants near Noorani Kabab House in Shahrah-e-Qaideen area of Jamshed Town on March 26, reported Daily Times.
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One Asif (32) was shot at and injured by unidentified armed assailants near Noorani Kabab House in Shahrah-e-Qaideen area of Jamshed Town on March 26, reported Daily Times.
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March - 26 
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on March 26 ordered the Punjab Government to make a decision regarding the detention of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror attack (also known as 26/11) Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi within five d
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on March 26 ordered the Punjab Government to make a decision regarding the detention of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'commander' and mastermind of Mumbai 2008 terror attack (also known as 26/11) Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi within five days, reports Dawn. Lakhvi had submitted an application in the LHC with two pleas, one which challenged his detention and the other regarding contempt of court against the Federal and Provincial Governments. He had adopted the stance that his detention was illegal and in contempt of Islamabad High Court's (IHC) ruling. The application also said that the Punjab Home Secretary should be bound to end his detention. The petition sought the court's direction for the Punjab home secretary to decide the matter of Lakhvi's detention in the light of an order, earlier passed by IHC. The IHC on March 13, 2015, had set aside third-time detention of Lakhvi and ordered the authorities to release him immediately. However, before his release, the Okara District Coordination Officer (DCO) on March 14, 2015, had issued a fresh detention order against Lakhvi.
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March - 26 
Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on March 26 claimed that maximum flexibility has been adopted to write a new constitution based on consensus among all stakeholders, reports ekantipur.com. But he also did not rule out the situation in which a majority p
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Prime Minister Sushil Koirala on March 26 claimed that maximum flexibility has been adopted to write a new constitution based on consensus among all stakeholders, reports ekantipur.com. But he also did not rule out the situation in which a majority process would be used in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to settle the disputes concerning constitution writing through voting. “It is everyone’s wish that the constitution should be framed through consensus, and we have adopted maximum flexibility for it. But then again, there is also no alternative to going to the CA process if there is no consensus,” Koirala said while accepting a memorandum submitted by a delegation led by CA member Haricharan Shah, convenor of Sanghiya Samabesi Morcha. The memorandum has demanded that the new constitution should guarantee fully proportional electoral system and proportional inclusive participation in all state agencies.
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March - 26 
The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), and Pari Thapa-led CPN (Unified) moved a step closer to unity by forming an eight member Party Unity Coordination Committee on March 27, reports The Himalayan Times. Baidya and Thapa
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The Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist), and Pari Thapa-led CPN (Unified) moved a step closer to unity by forming an eight member Party Unity Coordination Committee on March 27, reports The Himalayan Times. Baidya and Thapa issued a joint release and said they decided to form the committee after reaching understanding on Marxism, Leninism, Maoism, people’s democracy, people’s revolt, democratic centralism and immediate working strategies.
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March - 26 
Four persons were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade when blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at Mirza Bazar in Feni District on March 26, reports The Independent. Suspecting their involveme
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Four persons were injured during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade when blockaders hurled a petrol bomb at Mirza Bazar in Feni District on March 26, reports The Independent. Suspecting their involvement in subversive activities, Police arrested 44 BNP-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists from Satkhira and 20 BNP-JeI activists from Jhenidah Districts.
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March - 26 
Police arrested two JMB militants from Panditpur village of Chapainawabganj District on March 26, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Abdul Motakabbir alias Bulbul (27) and Ashraful Islam alias Ashraf (26). Police said that the arrestees were w
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Police arrested two JMB militants from Panditpur village of Chapainawabganj District on March 26, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Abdul Motakabbir alias Bulbul (27) and Ashraful Islam alias Ashraf (26). Police said that the arrestees were wanted in a number of cases filed with different Police Stations of Chapainawabganj District.
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March - 26 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) with explosives from Dhaka city's East Mollartek area, reports Dhaka Tribune on March 27. The arrestees are Ziaul, Razzak, Mofazzal and Hamzala. Twelve petr
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested four militants of Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) with explosives from Dhaka city's East Mollartek area, reports Dhaka Tribune on March 27. The arrestees are Ziaul, Razzak, Mofazzal and Hamzala. Twelve petrol bombs, 30 hand bombs, 60 detonators and a grenade were recovered from them.
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March - 26 
Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe announced on March 26 that the former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has been appointed to lead a special Presidential Task Force to identify urgent reconciliation needs of the minority Tamil com
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Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe announced on March 26 that the former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has been appointed to lead a special Presidential Task Force to identify urgent reconciliation needs of the minority Tamil community, reports Colombo Page. PM Wickremasinghe at a special meeting with the heads of government and private sector media institutes at the Temple Trees said that a Secretariat on National Harmony has been declared open under the leadership of the former president Mrs. Kumaratunga. "We are focused in achieving communal and religious harmony," Wickremesinghe said. Wickremasinghe added that the major task entrusted to the Presidential Task Force on Reconciliation (PTFR) is to preserve the diversity of all ethnic groups. The PTFR would identify urgent reconciliation needs of the communities that require immediate solutions and would consider proposals from the public on the issues.
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March - 27 
Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik on March 27 described the law and order situation in the state last year as peaceful even as he raised concern over Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) which he said was still a "sensitive" issue in five Districts, reports Ze
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Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik on March 27 described the law and order situation in the state last year as peaceful even as he raised concern over Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) which he said was still a "sensitive" issue in five Districts, reports Zee News. "The LWE situation remains sensitive in the Districts like Malkangiri, Koraput, Nuapada, Kalahandi and Bolangir," Patnaik said during the debate relating to expenditure of Home Department. Further, the CM said 253 mobile towers would be set up in the Maoist-prone areas of Odisha this year, added Odisha Sun Times. Talking about anti-Maoist operations in the state, the CM said the Police had arrested 71 Maoist, including top cadres like Sabyasachi Panda and T Anil Kumar, in 2014. During the operation against the red rebels, Police had seized 34 state-of-the-art weapons and 143 other arms and ammunitions.
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March - 27 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities are on the wane in the State, Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik informed the Odisha Assembly on March 27 even as a white paper tabled in the House said the Maoists killed 20 people last year (2
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities are on the wane in the State, Chief Minister (CM) Naveen Patnaik informed the Odisha Assembly on March 27 even as a white paper tabled in the House said the Maoists killed 20 people last year (2014), reports The Times of India. Taking part in the discussion on expenditure of Home Department, the CM said, "There has been substantial improvement in the overall containment of Maoist situation in State. The intensity of Maoist activity is on the decline." He added there was improvement in the situation in districts such as Jajpur, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Gajapati, Ganjam, Nabarangpur, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Sundargarh and Nayagarh in 2014. He said 99 rebels surrendered in the State in 2014 while Police arrested 71. Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS) leader Nachika Linga surrendered last year (2014) while most-wanted Sabyasachi Panda was arrested. A record 143 weapons, including 34 advanced weapons, were recovered from the rebels. He further said situation still remains sensitive in Malkangiri, Koraput, Nuapada, Kalahandi and Balangir. Stating that connectivity plays an important role in restricting Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), he said the government is planning to install 253 mobile towers in the LWE-affected Districts. The white paper said six Maoists were killed in 76 Maoist-related incidents last year (2014). However, Opposition political parties contested the government claim. Meanwhile, the CM Patnaik further informed the State Assembly that three years (2009, 2010 and 2011) witnessed a total 377 Maoist violence cases in which 109 general public and 71 security personnel were killed by the extremists, reports The Hindu on March 31. Similarly, during 2012, 2013 and 2014, the State suffered loss of lives of 66 civilians and 26 security persons. Further, five years after announcing to provide homestead land to next-of-kin of the State Police personnel killed in anti-Maoist operations, the Odisha Government finally spelt out modalities of transferring such land, reports The Hindu on March 31. In 2010, the State Government had declared that next-of-kin of the State Police personnel who die while discharging their duties in anti-Maoist operations would be allotted up to 0.04 acre of government land in an urban area or 0.10 acre of government land in a rural area free of premium for homestead purpose under the provisions of the Government Grants Act, 1895.
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March - 27 
Donna Keshav Rao alias Azad, the dreaded Maoist accused in the killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati in Kandhamal District in 2008, called off his fast-unto-death inside the Jharpada Special jail in Bhubaneswar in Khordha District on March 27, afte
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Donna Keshav Rao alias Azad, the dreaded Maoist accused in the killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati in Kandhamal District in 2008, called off his fast-unto-death inside the Jharpada Special jail in Bhubaneswar in Khordha District on March 27, after an assurance from the District administration that steps would be taken to expedite his trial, reports Odisha Sun Times. The dreaded Maoist, along with six others, had begun a fast-unto-death on March 24, demanding a speedy trial.
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March - 27 
Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) has resolved to appeal to GoI and NSCN-K to honour the sentiments and desires of the people of eastern Nagaland in particular and the Naga in general for peace and to extend the cease-fire which is due to
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Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) has resolved to appeal to GoI and NSCN-K to honour the sentiments and desires of the people of eastern Nagaland in particular and the Naga in general for peace and to extend the cease-fire which is due to expire on April 27, reports Nagaland Post on March 29.
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March - 27 
Five Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Vempati Kumar alias Ganganna, Edulakanti Linga Reddy alias Shyam Prasad Reddy, Jangalam Shankar, Cha
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Five Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] belonging to the Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti (CPI-ML-Janashakti), identified as Vempati Kumar alias Ganganna, Edulakanti Linga Reddy alias Shyam Prasad Reddy, Jangalam Shankar, Chandupatla Suresh alias Suri and Akkula Raju, were arrested by the Machareddy Police in Nizamabad District on March 27, reports The Hindu. Superintendent of Police (SP) S. Chandrashekar Reddy said that on a tip-off that the Naxalites were assembling in Ratnagiri forest, Sub-Inspector of Police G. Naresh and his team of constables rushed to the spot. On seeing them, the Naxalites took to their heels. However, the Police managed to arrest them after some resistance. The Police also recovered two tapanchas, one country made revolver and one country made pistol, 50 detonators, 16 rounds of bullets, revolutionary literature, threat letters and diaries from them.
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March - 27 
Government has extended Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to almost the entire State of Arunachal Pradesh, citing a serious law and order situation in all Districts of the State which border Assam, reports The Sangai Express. As per a new notif
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Government has extended Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) to almost the entire State of Arunachal Pradesh, citing a serious law and order situation in all Districts of the State which border Assam, reports The Sangai Express. As per a new notification issued by Union Home Ministry (UMHA) on March 27 by its Joint Secretary Shambu Singh, all Districts of Arunachal Pradesh bordering the State of Assam have been declared as "disturbed area" under Section 3 of AFSPA for next one year. The new notification says IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) have now set up their General Headquarters and training camp in Taga, Myanmar and is reportedly contemplating to find out a new route for arms transshipment from Myanmar via Changlang District. The notification also adds that there is presence of Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K), Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO), Manipur Peoples Liberation Front (MPLF) along the Assam-Arunachal border and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) , People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) are helping NDFB-IKS, ULFA-I and KLO movement of men, material, infiltration and exfilaration. The notification further adds that "The left-wing extremism is silently trying to infiltrate into the State as it is found to be mostly active in areas of Dhemaji and Tinsukia Districts in Assam bordering with the Lower Dibang and Lohit District of Arunachal Pradesh."
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March - 27 
In a significant development, Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) abrogated the 14-year old cease-fire agreement with Government of India (GoI), after NSCN-K ‘president and ‘chairman’ S.S Khaplang along with other lead
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In a significant development, Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) abrogated the 14-year old cease-fire agreement with Government of India (GoI), after NSCN-K ‘president and ‘chairman’ S.S Khaplang along with other leaders resolved to abrogate it, reports Nagaland Post on March 28. NSCN-K ‘ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP) stated that “the sovereign existence of Nagas as people and nation is indestructible and no force on earth can invalidate the very truth as such that sovereignty is not negotiable”. The Sangai Express further adds that on the allegation that NSCN-K is behind the recent firing and bomb blast on March 26, NSCN-K’s Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) member Tikhak said that his outfit is “reportedly/purportedly behind the attack but it is not ascertained. It is not right to come to conclusions. But if by any case NSCN-K was involved, we do not endorse such kind of acts.”
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Police on April 5 arrested the ‘commander-in-chief’ of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), identified as Pipar Dang along with four other members of the outfit, from Dayalpur forest area near Assam –Nagaland boundary, in Golaghat District,
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Police on April 5 arrested the ‘commander-in-chief’ of All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), identified as Pipar Dang along with four other members of the outfit, from Dayalpur forest area near Assam –Nagaland boundary, in Golaghat District, reports The Shillong Times. The four other arrested AANLA militants were identified as Isaque Bag, Fabinos Surin, Sangphai Lothanaga and a woman cadre Lily Kikone. Police recovered one pistol and ammunition from the militants. Police informed that the operation was carried in specific information to rescue two persons, Mono Karmakar and Amit Dutta, who were abducted by AANLA militants on March 27. The abducted persons were rescued by the Police during the operation. Following the incident, Golaghat Police are planning to send a proposal to the state government to review the ceasefire agreement with the AANLA adds The Telegraph.
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March - 27 
Police, on March 26, arrested four militants identified as Pynshai Rani, Sana Hari Jamatia, Shur Jamatia and Pukmon Gurung from Mawlai Nongkwar in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. An air pistol, four pellets, one dag
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Police, on March 26, arrested four militants identified as Pynshai Rani, Sana Hari Jamatia, Shur Jamatia and Pukmon Gurung from Mawlai Nongkwar in Shillong in East Khasi Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. An air pistol, four pellets, one dagger and one cell-phone were recovered from them.
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March - 27 
SFs arrested two NDFB-IKS cadres from Balipara under Charduar Police Station in Sonitpur District on March 27, reports The Shillong Times.
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SFs arrested two NDFB-IKS cadres from Balipara under Charduar Police Station in Sonitpur District on March 27, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 27 
Suspected militants opened fire on the house of a Police officer in Sopore township in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 27, reports Dailyexcelsior. The officer and his family escaped unhurt in the brief firing on their house by
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Suspected militants opened fire on the house of a Police officer in Sopore township in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on March 27, reports Dailyexcelsior. The officer and his family escaped unhurt in the brief firing on their house by unidentified militants at Dangerpora village of Sopore around 9 pm on March 27, a Police official said. A hunt has been launched to nab the attackers, the official added.
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March - 27 
The Mumbai Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on March 27 obtained custody of two suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, identified as Ismail Afaque and Sadddam Hussein who are alleged to have supplied explosives for the July 13, 2011 blasts in Mumbai,
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The Mumbai Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) on March 27 obtained custody of two suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, identified as Ismail Afaque and Sadddam Hussein who are alleged to have supplied explosives for the July 13, 2011 blasts in Mumbai, reports Indian Express. A special court in Bangalore (Karnataka) handed over custody after the Mumbai ATS filed an application stating that the agency would like to question the duo. The ATS stated that Afaque and Hussein would also need to be investigated with regard to their role in the August 1, 2012, Junglee Maharaj Road blasts in Pune (Maharashtra).
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March - 27 
The Times of India on March 27 reports that due to various terror attacks, 413 people died in North East India in 2014. Assam is the worst sufferer of human casualties in terror attacks among all Indian states. In 2014, Assam accounted for 168 deaths
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The Times of India on March 27 reports that due to various terror attacks, 413 people died in North East India in 2014. Assam is the worst sufferer of human casualties in terror attacks among all Indian states. In 2014, Assam accounted for 168 deaths in 246 insurgency incidents. As many as 144 deaths were at the hands of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS). A security official stated that "The focus on the northeast, though emphasized by this government, has been far behind both the emotional and physical investments the Centre has made in Left Wing Extremism (LWE) and J&K over the years. It took massacre of over 80 people in Assam last year for government to launch an offensive against NDFB-IKS In a matter of weeks the outfit has been significantly weakened. No one is asking what stopped the Government from doing so earlier." Of the 40 deaths recorded due to insurgency in the state in 2013, 16 were in NDFB-IKS attacks. Comparatively United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) claimed just three lives while Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT) killed 12. According to Government Data, in the last three years (up to February 28, 2015) insurgent outfits in Assam have killed 242 people including 14 security personnel.
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March - 27 
Three months after the December 28, 2014 Church Street blast of Bangalore (Karnataka) and days after Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh wrote to the Chief Minister on the slow pace of investigation into the case, the City Police are still hoping
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Three months after the December 28, 2014 Church Street blast of Bangalore (Karnataka) and days after Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh wrote to the Chief Minister on the slow pace of investigation into the case, the City Police are still hoping for a breakthrough, The Hindu reports on March 28. “With no material evidence from the blast scene, it is a blind case where the investigation is based on theories, elimination and intelligence inputs,” a Police officer said. The City Police are still toying with two theories — the involvement of either the Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) module that escaped from a Madhya Pradesh jail in 2013 or the Patna module of the Indian Mujahideen (IM). They are unable to eliminate either of the theories. However, Singh’s letter also indicated that the still-at-large SIMI module had turned out to be a major national security threat. The last known location of the module was Hospet in Bellary District. The module has reportedly abstained from using mobile phones, making it difficult for the police to track its members down.
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March - 27 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed, while a woman cadre was injured during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) near the jungles under Sadar Police Station in Latehar District on March 28 (today), reports Busin
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed, while a woman cadre was injured during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) near the jungles under Sadar Police Station in Latehar District on March 28 (today), reports Business Standard. The woman cadre was arrested and admitted to a hospital, Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda said. The bodies of the two dead Maoists were recovered from the spot, he said.
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March - 27 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Debe Madkami and Muda Sodi, surrendered before the Police in Malkangiri District on March 27, reports Odisha Sun Times. Superintendent of Police (SP) Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said the
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, identified as Debe Madkami and Muda Sodi, surrendered before the Police in Malkangiri District on March 27, reports Odisha Sun Times. Superintendent of Police (SP) Mitrabhanu Mohapatra said the two Maoists, working in the District as active members of Andhra Odisha Border Special Zonal Committee (AOBSZC) since 2007, were involved in more than 15 violent incidents, including anti-landmine blast in Telerai and attack on Border Security Force (BSF) camp at Madhusudan Pally MPV-21 village in the District. Debe Madkami said he and his associate had decided to surrender in protest against their top cadres, who, in gross violation of Maoist ideology, started torturing and killing innocent tribals.
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March - 27 
Two Pakistani intelligence officers posted in Sri Lanka deputed two spies to get details of 'Project Varsha', India's new naval base near Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) which will be home for its new fleet of nuclear submarines, the National Investig
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Two Pakistani intelligence officers posted in Sri Lanka deputed two spies to get details of 'Project Varsha', India's new naval base near Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) which will be home for its new fleet of nuclear submarines, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargesheet dated March 6, 2015 revealed the details, according to The Times of India. They also asked the spies to attempt befriending and luring Indian Navy and Army officers to Colombo (Sri Lanka) where "women and cash could be arranged" to get information on defence matters. The charge sheet, says one of the spies, Thameem Ansari was asked by the Pakistani officers to pose as a film-maker making a documentary titled 'Power of India' on the Indian armed forces to befriend some Army and Navy officers. The two Pakistani officers named in the chargesheet are Amir Zubair Siddiqui, counsellor (visa) posted with the High Commission of Pakistan in Sri Lanka and Vineeth alias Rana, "a Pakistan intelligence officer" also posted in Sri Lanka, the NIA has said. Siddique had specifically instructed Ansari to get details about Visakhapatnam Naval Base and concentrate on Project Varsha for which he asked him to go to Visakhapatnam and hire an accommodation near naval station," the chargesheet says. Vineeth had further asked for details on Project Varsha such as "stage and depth of the channel", the agency said. NIA has said that Ansari was told to visit places that naval officers frequent "viz. hotels, bars, cinema theatres etc" and asked to pose as a rich businessman to befriend them. "Siddique suggested that if Ansari was able to befriend ex-Army officers, naval or Army officers, they could be brought to Colombo, where he would arrange all kinds of facilities for them like women, cash, drinks etc. for getting information of the defence details," the agency said, without mentioning whether Ansari was actually successful in doing so. NIA, however, said Ansari and another spy, Arun Selvarajan arrested in India in 2012 and 2014 respectively recced and photographed numerous secret installations. The chargesheet lists these places: "Wellington Military Training Centre and Defence Service Staff College, Station Head Quarters at Wellington, Karaikkal, Nagapattinam harbours including Naval detachment at Nagapattinam, Indian Naval base at Mallipattinam, Mallipattinam Fishing Jetty and Indian Air Force station at Thanjavur."
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March - 27 
Two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured in a bomb blast during a combing operation near Fundari village in the Bairamgad block in Bijapur District on March 27, reports The Hindu. Sub-Inspector Debi Ray and constable Ram
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Two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured in a bomb blast during a combing operation near Fundari village in the Bairamgad block in Bijapur District on March 27, reports The Hindu. Sub-Inspector Debi Ray and constable Ram Hari Patil of the CRPF’s 199 battalion were injured when they came in contact with the pressure bomb planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, the Bijapur Police said.
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March - 27 
A jirga of tribal elders on March 27 expressed reservations over the draft of an agreement provided to them by the political administration in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), proposing several restriction
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A jirga of tribal elders on March 27 expressed reservations over the draft of an agreement provided to them by the political administration in North Waziristan Agency (NWA) of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), proposing several restrictions as well as responsibilities for them for maintaining peace in the once militants-dominated tribal Agency, reports Dawn. The administration is seeking an undertaking from local tribes to ensure peace in the area. Sources said that the elders were told in categorical terms that return to their respective areas was condition to signing of the deal and furnishing the undertakings by them. The eight-page draft agreement handed over to all the tribes in NWA describes the roles of the Government and the people to put brake on resurgent of militancy in the region.
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March - 27 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a known religious scholar and administrator of a seminary, Maulana Amir Hamza, in Madina Colony of Nowshera Town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 27, reports The News. Sources said that the assailants
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a known religious scholar and administrator of a seminary, Maulana Amir Hamza, in Madina Colony of Nowshera Town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 27, reports The News. Sources said that the assailants opened fire on Maulana Amir Hamza when he was returning home from the Madrassa Jamia Masjid Taqwa in a car after offering the evening Maghrib prayer. He received several bullets in his body and died on the spot. The assailants escaped after committing the murder. Maulana Amir Hamza was a prominent religious scholar and had special attachment with the Darul Uloom Deoband and Darul Uloom Haqqania in Akora Khattak.
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March - 27 
A man, identified as Danish (26), was shot at and injured by unidentified armed assailants near Federal Urdu University of Arts and Science and technology (FUUAST) in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on March 27, reported Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Danish (26), was shot at and injured by unidentified armed assailants near Federal Urdu University of Arts and Science and technology (FUUAST) in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town on March 27, reported Daily Times.
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March - 27 
A man, identified as Irshad (50), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Manzoor Colony area near Akhtar Colony in Jamshed Town on March 27, reports Daily Times.
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A man, identified as Irshad (50), was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Manzoor Colony area near Akhtar Colony in Jamshed Town on March 27, reports Daily Times.
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March - 27 
According to sources in the Federal Ministry of Interior, Tehreek-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with the collaboration of some other banned outfits is planning to attack the country’s water reservoirs, dams and barrages, reported The News on March 28 (today
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According to sources in the Federal Ministry of Interior, Tehreek-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with the collaboration of some other banned outfits is planning to attack the country’s water reservoirs, dams and barrages, reported The News on March 28 (today). After receiving information regarding the probable attack by Taliban on the water reservoirs of country, security has been tightened at all dams and barrages. Following the threat, the Interior Ministry directed all the Law Enforcing Agencies and all the Provincial Home Departments for heightened security on water reservoirs
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March - 27 
One Akbar (25), was shot and injured in Sherpao Colony of Landhi Town on March 27, reports Daily Times.
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One Akbar (25), was shot and injured in Sherpao Colony of Landhi Town on March 27, reports Daily Times.
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March - 27 
one Ghaffar (35), was shot and injured by unidentified armed assaialnts near Patel Para on Jahangir Road in Jamshed Town on March 27, reproted Daily Times.
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one Ghaffar (35), was shot and injured by unidentified armed assaialnts near Patel Para on Jahangir Road in Jamshed Town on March 27, reproted Daily Times.
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March - 27 
Police on March 27 arrested a terror suspect, identified as Saurat Khan Marri, accused of involving in several terrorism incidents in Quetta, including the November 11, 2014, bomb blast targeting the vehicle of an Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) judge Naz
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Police on March 27 arrested a terror suspect, identified as Saurat Khan Marri, accused of involving in several terrorism incidents in Quetta, including the November 11, 2014, bomb blast targeting the vehicle of an Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) judge Nazeer Ahmed Langove, from Hazar Ganji area in Quetta, reports Dawn. “He belongs to a banned militant outfit,” said Quetta Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Razzaq Cheema. Police also recovered two mortar shells, hand grenades, land mines and other weapons from his possession.
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March - 27 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on March 27 arrested a member of a terrorist group who provided shelter to a suicide bomber before sending him off to attack former Senior Minister Bashir Bilour in December 2012 in Peshawar. Addressing the medi
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on March 27 arrested a member of a terrorist group who provided shelter to a suicide bomber before sending him off to attack former Senior Minister Bashir Bilour in December 2012 in Peshawar. Addressing the media, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) CTD Salahuddin said that Fazal Muhammad played a key role in the assassination of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Bashir Bilour as he housed the suicide bomber, Farouq Afridi, for two days before the attack.
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March - 27 
The Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed while addressing a large demonstration at the Chauburji Chowk in Lahore on March 27 announced to launch a countrywide movement for countering western conspiracies against Saudi Arabia and Muslim ho
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The Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed while addressing a large demonstration at the Chauburji Chowk in Lahore on March 27 announced to launch a countrywide movement for countering western conspiracies against Saudi Arabia and Muslim holy places, and said an all parties conference would be called soon to chalk out a joint course of action with suggestions of all political and religious parties, reports The News. He urged upon the Iranian leadership to distance themselves from the Zionist conspiracies against Saudi Arabia and join the Muslim coalition for protecting Harmain Sharifain (Two Holy Mosques).
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March - 27 
Two Policemen were killed and 14 others, including two civilians were injured when a bomb exploded targeting a Police van of the Sindh Police's Special Security Unit near Murghi Khana bus stop in Quaidabad area of Bin Qasim Town in Karachi, the provi
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Two Policemen were killed and 14 others, including two civilians were injured when a bomb exploded targeting a Police van of the Sindh Police's Special Security Unit near Murghi Khana bus stop in Quaidabad area of Bin Qasim Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on March 27, reported Dawn. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) 'spokesman' Muhammad Khorasani claimed responsibility for the attack. Karachi Police Chief Ghulam Qadir Thebo said that the officers belonged to the Special Service Unit, an elite squad that guards VIPs, and were on their way to guard Bilawal House, the residence of former President Asif Ali Zardari
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March - 27 
Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang while addressing a programme organized by the CA Secretariat in Kathmandu on March 27 urged Prime Minister Sushil Koirala to play a pro-active role for cross-party negotiations in order to resolve the
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Constituent Assembly (CA) Chairman Subas Nembang while addressing a programme organized by the CA Secretariat in Kathmandu on March 27 urged Prime Minister Sushil Koirala to play a pro-active role for cross-party negotiations in order to resolve the contentious issues of the constitution drafting process through a broader consensus, reports Kantipur Online. He said parties could resolve the disputed issues by March 29 evening, the deadline provided by him, if they have genuine will power. He advised political parties to engage in round-the-clock discussions from March 28 after UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda returns from China.
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March - 27 
In a press statement on March 27, Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam urged the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led alliance of 30 opposition parties to call off their protest programme and come to the negotiating table for talks, reports K
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In a press statement on March 27, Home Minister Bam Dev Gautam urged the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) led alliance of 30 opposition parties to call off their protest programme and come to the negotiating table for talks, reports Kantipur Online. The Home Minister said “In my capacity as the Home Minister, I request the opposition alliance, including the UCPN-M, to give up their agitation programmes, if not, cancel, at least, the stick rally, torch rally, obstruction of Government offices and three-day general strike. Unexpected circumstances may arise if the oppositions go on with their agitation programmes as the Government cannot remain indifferent to its duty of maintaining peace and security.” On March 16, the UCPN-M led alliance announced a bandh (shut down) for April 2 and three-day general strike starting on April 7.
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March - 27 
Senior leader of the UCPN-M former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai speaking at an interaction in Kaski District on March 27 proposed a middle way solution for ending the current political deadlock centered on the majority-based constitution-writing
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Senior leader of the UCPN-M former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai speaking at an interaction in Kaski District on March 27 proposed a middle way solution for ending the current political deadlock centered on the majority-based constitution-writing process, reports Republica. Stating that a middle way can be found between the majority-process and the street protest, Bhattarai said "We are for a middle way solution for ending the standoff. Although we are very close to agreement on the contentious issues of the constitution, a few things remain to be resolved. We don't want people to suffer the impact of strikes, but the ruling parties do not understand any other language." He further said that they will continue protests until there is consensus with the ruling parties.
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March - 27 
44 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists arrested from different places during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 27, reports The Independent. In Jessore District, Police arrested 38 BNP-JeI
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44 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists arrested from different places during the BNP-led 20-party alliance's countrywide blockade on March 27, reports The Independent. In Jessore District, Police arrested 38 BNP-JeI activists accused of carrying out acts of violence, arson attacks and vandalism at different areas. In Chittagong District, Police arrested three BNP-JeI activists from different parts suspecting their involvement in subversive activities. In Chuadanga District, Police arrested three BNP-JeI activists for allegedly carrying out subversive activities.
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March - 27 
Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a joint raid recovered a time bomb, eight crude bombs, 10 petrol bombs and five bullets from the roof of a building in Salekpur village of Chittagong District on March 27, reports The Daily Star. They found
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Police and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in a joint raid recovered a time bomb, eight crude bombs, 10 petrol bombs and five bullets from the roof of a building in Salekpur village of Chittagong District on March 27, reports The Daily Star. They found the explosives and bullets in an abandoned condition on the roof of the one-storey building owned by one Khorshed Alam. Nobody was arrested in the raid.
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March - 27 
Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe March 27 embarked on a tour in the Tamil dominated Northern Province in a bid to strengthen Government's efforts to bring about the reconciliation among the communities, reports Colombo Page. The PM participat
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Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe March 27 embarked on a tour in the Tamil dominated Northern Province in a bid to strengthen Government's efforts to bring about the reconciliation among the communities, reports Colombo Page. The PM participated in a special meeting held with the Jaffna District parliamentary members and local Government representatives at the Jaffna District Secretariat to review the progress of the government's 100-day program implemented in the Northern Province. PM, while addressing the meeting, said the Government will provide long term solutions to address the problems faced by the people in the District who have been affected by the war and assured to take measures to uplift their economy along with the development of infrastructure facilities. He said the Government led by President Maithripala Sirisena is committed to create a better tomorrow for the people in the province with the conclusion of the cruel war and the two main political parties of the country have formed a National Government with that objective. He expressed hope that the local Government representatives and civil organization in North will support the Government. Wickremesinghe also visited Point Pedro and Kilinochchi in the Northern Province, and talked to former combatants of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), war widows, civil society representatives, and parliamentarians.
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March - 27 
The Kilinochchi Magistrate's Court in Kilinochchi District in Northern Province on March 27 ordered the immediate release of Balendran Vibushika, the daughter of Tamil activist Balendran Jeyakumari, who was transferred to probationary custody in a ch
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The Kilinochchi Magistrate's Court in Kilinochchi District in Northern Province on March 27 ordered the immediate release of Balendran Vibushika, the daughter of Tamil activist Balendran Jeyakumari, who was transferred to probationary custody in a children's home in Kilinochchi after her mother was arrested in March 2014, from probation, reports Colombo Page.
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March - 28 
Assam Rifles (AR) personnel, on March 27, arrested the driver, identified as Rajesh Thapa responsible in transporting the gunmen who were involved in the March 26 firing near IG Stadium in Kohima, from an unspecified location, reports Nagaland Post.
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Assam Rifles (AR) personnel, on March 27, arrested the driver, identified as Rajesh Thapa responsible in transporting the gunmen who were involved in the March 26 firing near IG Stadium in Kohima, from an unspecified location, reports Nagaland Post.
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March - 28 
Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) is heading for another split as SS Khaplang expelled Wangtin Naga, 'supervisor' of the outfit’s Cease Fire Monitoring Supervisory Board (CFSB) on March 28. Wangtin participated in the Cease Fire meeting with the Gov
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Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) is heading for another split as SS Khaplang expelled Wangtin Naga, 'supervisor' of the outfit’s Cease Fire Monitoring Supervisory Board (CFSB) on March 28. Wangtin participated in the Cease Fire meeting with the Government of India (GoI) representatives in Dimapur, reports The Assam Tribune. In a statement NSCN-K stated that ‘chairman and president’ of NSCN-K has expelled ‘kilonser’ (minister) Wangtin Naga and ‘kilonser’ Tikhak from both the ‘party’ and the ‘government’. The Telegraph further adds that sources state that the "expelled" leaders accused of toeing the "Indian government's" line, are likely to enter into a ceasefire agreement with GoI under a different name shortly. The outfit may represent "eastern Nagaland". Also GoI will now talk only to rebels who are on the Indian side. The new faction will ostensibly be led by Wangtin Naga. GoI also intends to "seal" the border with Myanmar to prevent hit-and-run attacks by NSCN-K. NSCN-K’s Khaplang's rival factions may help Security Forces (SFs) in this and this may have a larger implication as there are routes in Nagaland dominated by NSCN-K which were used by other groups for transit such as Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), IK Songbijit faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NDFB-IKS) and valley-based groups of Manipur. Khaplang has sheltered all these groups in Myanmar where he holds sway over a huge territory where Yangon hardly has any administration. The ‘military commander’ of NSCN-K Niki Sumi, is with Khaplang.
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March - 28 
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living Foundation claimed on March 28 that the spiritual guru had received death threats from the Islamic State (IS) terror group during his visit to Malaysia, reports Hindustan Times. Three letters with threats were re
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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s Art of Living Foundation claimed on March 28 that the spiritual guru had received death threats from the Islamic State (IS) terror group during his visit to Malaysia, reports Hindustan Times. Three letters with threats were received by the manager of the hotel where Ravi Shankar is staying at Penang in Malaysia, said Shikha Grover, a spokesperson for the foundation. Grover said the Indian High commission and local authorities and Police in Malaysia were informed about the threats. All three letters had a photo of an unidentified, blindfolded man purportedly being beheaded by a man whose face could not be seen. The letters had the threats in both English and Arabic and bore the Arabic logo of the IS. The letter sent to the hotel’s manager warned that the hotel would be “destroyed”. It further said another warning sent two weeks ago had stated that the guru would be killed if he carried out “his Hindu activities in Malaysia”. The letter alleged Ravi Shankar was converting Muslims in Iran and Iraq and his organisations – Art of Living and International Association for Human Values – were “meddling in the Islamic affairs in Iran and Iraq”. “We don’t want Ravi Shankar to step into any Muslim country. We are watching him…,” the letter said. The letters sent to the two Art of Living officials contained similar allegations and warned that all venues for Ravi Shankar’s activities would be destroyed. In November, 2014 Ravi Shankar had visited Iraq for the third time and had addressed a peace conference at Erbil in the violence-hit province of Kurdistan. He also visited relief camps near Erbil housing displaced Christians, Kurds and Arabs. The International Association for Human Values has been engaged in relief activities in Iraq.
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March - 28 
According to reports, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has set up fresh base camps in areas closer to the Indo-Pak border with active support from the Pakistani Army, IndiaTv, reports on March 29. The LeT is now aiming to execute its plan of terror attacks in I
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According to reports, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has set up fresh base camps in areas closer to the Indo-Pak border with active support from the Pakistani Army, IndiaTv, reports on March 29. The LeT is now aiming to execute its plan of terror attacks in Indian territory. In its report to the Union Minister of Home Affairs (UMHA), the Border Security Force (BSF) has said that it has identified more than 10 terror camps aligning the International Border. Militants, trained by the Pakistani Army in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), are brought to these forward areas and put on standby to strike at short notice. Bada Bhai Masroor, Abhial Dogra, Chaprar, Sukhmal and Charkbhura in Pakistan, close to the Jammu border, have been identified as the launch pads that are being controlled by LeT. The BSF report also stated that eight infiltration attempts have been foiled in the past two months in the region. Moreover, according to recent intelligence inputs, nearly 60 terrorists from across the border are ready to carry out terror strikes in India. The report also said these launch pads are regularly visited by LeT founder Hafiz Saeed. Sources said most of the border is fenced and about 7 kilometer is not fenced in Jammu. Arnia, Paharpur, Samba, Kathua and Akhnoor in Jammu have been the vulnerable spots in the terror groups' plans to infiltrate India. Meanwhile, the Army has increased security along the border area. The 192 kilometer long International Border in Jammu region runs from Kathua to Akhnoor. The Seemapur region on the border witnesses regular cross border firing. The region also has many small and large rivulets which makes the area more vulnerable for infiltration.
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March - 28 
Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot dead a Pakistani smuggler and recovered 24 kilogram of heroin from him, on March 28, reports The Times of India. The contraband has been recovered from Majhmian border outpost area close to the Indo-Pak bord
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel shot dead a Pakistani smuggler and recovered 24 kilogram of heroin from him, on March 28, reports The Times of India. The contraband has been recovered from Majhmian border outpost area close to the Indo-Pak border in the Amritsar sector. Giving details of the seizure, BSF Inspector General (IG), Frontier, Anil Paliwal said that their troops had laid an ambush near the border on the intervening night of March 27 and 28. Soon, the troops observed some suspicious movement of Pakistani smugglers near the border who were trying to insert a plastic pipe through border fence to push heroin packets across.
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March - 28 
Coordination Committee (CorCom) in a press statement said that Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has taken the right decision by abrogating the cease fire agreement with Government of India (GoI), reports The Sangai
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Coordination Committee (CorCom) in a press statement said that Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K) has taken the right decision by abrogating the cease fire agreement with Government of India (GoI), reports The Sangai Express on March 29. It stated that "The decision taken by the NSCN-K under the leadership of S.S. Khaplang to abrogate the 14-year ceasefire with the Centre is a right step”. CorCom comprises six militant groups Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), and progressive faction of PREPAK (PREPAK-pro)Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Revolutionary People's Front (RPF).
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March - 28 
India intelligence agencies will engage with their Sri Lankan counterparts to crack down on what they describe as the “growing influence of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)” in the region, particularly with the active support of the staff of Pak
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India intelligence agencies will engage with their Sri Lankan counterparts to crack down on what they describe as the “growing influence of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)” in the region, particularly with the active support of the staff of Pakistan’s embassy in Colombo, The Asian Age reports on March 29. Top intelligence sources said there was concrete information that some Pakistani High Commission staff were using their diplomatic cover in promoting ISI’s anti-India activities. “During the regime of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, there was a sense that his government was trying to form a better alliance with both China and Pakistan due to which we were slight apprehensive about discussing these issues. But now that Maithripala Sirisena has assumed charge as the new President, we feel there will be greater coordination between Indian and Sri Lankan security agencies,” a senior intelligence official said. Indian intelligence agencies have been closely monitoring activities of the ISI in Colombo, particularly after a Sri Lankan-born ISI spy, was arrested in April, 2014 in Chennai (Tamil Nadu). A detailed intelligence dossier prepared by Central agencies in the wake of this incident had also warned that the future threat to India’s internal security could well come from the sea route in Sri Lanka as the ISI, assisted by Pakistani High Commission staff, was trying to increase its anti-India operations there.
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March - 28 
Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) President Thangjam Premananda alias Popo was arrested by Imphal West Police Commandos on March 28, from an unspecified location, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that KSA is a frontal organisat
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Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) President Thangjam Premananda alias Popo was arrested by Imphal West Police Commandos on March 28, from an unspecified location, reports The Sangai Express. Investigation revealed that KSA is a frontal organisation of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and Premananda was regularly informing PREPAK about situation of Manipur University and agitation on Inner Line Permit (ILP).
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March - 28 
Nagaland Post on March 29, reports that Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) condemned the attack on NSCN-KK ‘captain’ Hukhei Sumi in Dimapur, on March 26. The ‘ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP) gave a clarion call to the ‘Naga Army’ in
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Nagaland Post on March 29, reports that Khole-Khitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) condemned the attack on NSCN-KK ‘captain’ Hukhei Sumi in Dimapur, on March 26. The ‘ministry of information and publicity’ (MIP) gave a clarion call to the ‘Naga Army’ in all its designated camps to be on red alert, adds The Shillong Times.
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March - 28 
on March 28, Old Town Youth Forum (OTYF) volunteers arrested an extortionist of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), identified as Kevi Zhimomi, reports Nagaland Post. Two of his accomplices managed to escape.
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on March 28, Old Town Youth Forum (OTYF) volunteers arrested an extortionist of the Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), identified as Kevi Zhimomi, reports Nagaland Post. Two of his accomplices managed to escape. The arrested militant was later handed over to He was handed over to Zunheboto Police.
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March - 28 
Police identified the two Maoists who were killed in an encounter in Latehar District on March 28, reports The Times of India. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda said one was ‘sub-zonal commander’ Sakindra Yadav alias Tufan and his aide
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Police identified the two Maoists who were killed in an encounter in Latehar District on March 28, reports The Times of India. Latehar Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda said one was ‘sub-zonal commander’ Sakindra Yadav alias Tufan and his aide Balkeshwar Oraon.
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March - 28 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Tharaibari in Sonitpur District on March 28, reports Times of India. Two of the extremists Brim Basumatary alias Belash
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) from Tharaibari in Sonitpur District on March 28, reports Times of India. Two of the extremists Brim Basumatary alias Belashi and Superior Basumatary alias Maniraj were involved in the massacre of over 80 Adivasis, Biswanath Chariali Police District Superintendent of Police (SP) M D Ray said. The two others were identified as Pohar Narzary and Pratim Daimary. SFs recovered a 7.65mm pistol with two magazines of AK series rifles and 30 rounds of AK ammunition from the militants.
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March - 28 
The Centre on March 28 warned that eight terrorists may have sneaked into India to carry out terror attacks, including in New Delhi, reports The Times of India. Security agencies were expected to step up security precautions in the wake of the alert.
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The Centre on March 28 warned that eight terrorists may have sneaked into India to carry out terror attacks, including in New Delhi, reports The Times of India. Security agencies were expected to step up security precautions in the wake of the alert. According to Government sources, there is credible information by now that at least eight terrorists may have infiltrated into Jammu & Kashmir via Samba last week. Two of those terrorists were killed by the Army on March 21 after they attacked a camp in Meshwara area of Samba District. The other two were killed when they stormed Rajbagh Police Station in Kathua on March 20. According to details recovered from the killed terrorists and other inputs, four more militants may have infiltrated into India in this group. One official said the possibility of this terrorist group is also corroborated by technical intelligence. The handwritten note recovered from the terrorists killed in Samba also indicate that the group has links to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
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March - 28 
The expelled NSCN-K leaders Y Wangtin Naga and P Tikhak have decided to float a new Naga militant outfit, reports The Sangai Express on March 29. The name of outfit will be announced in two days. In related news, in a meeting held under the lea
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The expelled NSCN-K leaders Y Wangtin Naga and P Tikhak have decided to float a new Naga militant outfit, reports The Sangai Express on March 29. The name of outfit will be announced in two days. In related news, in a meeting held under the leadership of Y Wangtin Naga and P Tikhak unanimously resolved to disapprove the unilateral decision of Khaplang to abrogate the ceasefire, reports The Assam Tribune.
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March - 28 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast has come across a piece of land in Shantipally near Santiniketan in Birbhum District of West Bengal which it suspects would have been used by the Jama'atul Mujahideen
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast has come across a piece of land in Shantipally near Santiniketan in Birbhum District of West Bengal which it suspects would have been used by the Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to set up a colony for its operators, The Telegraph reports on March 29. Senior officers of the NIA linked the possible plan to set up the colony in Shantipally to "operating a sleeper cell". They said a JMB leader in charge of the module in Birbhum had been instructed by his bosses in the neighbouring country to set up the colony. "It was a dangerous proposition. They had planned to set up a colony in the heart of Birbhum to provide training and shelter to new recruits. Talha Sheikh, a Bangladeshi leader who was the organisational in-charge of the group in Birbhum, had procured an Indian PAN card and used it to buy the plot in Shantipally," an NIA officer said. Talha is untraceable. Talha, known to be close to Sajid, the JMB's alleged pointman in Bengal, used to travel between Nadia District's Debagram and Birbhum District's Kirnahar, sources said. With an experience in training JMB recruits, especially in handling weapons and Improvised Explosive Devices (IED's), Talha was assigned the task of indoctrinating new recruits at the colony that was supposed to have come up at Shantipally. "Talha Sheikh had earlier trained youths in Bardhaman and Birbhum. He was assigned to do the same thing here," an officer said. "The piece of land is concrete proof that the JMB operators had found the location suitable to establish a base there," said an officer associated with the investigation. Birbhum came under the NIA's scanner after investigators found that a number of JMB operatives had stayed in villages in the District and used them as base to travel to and from Bardhaman.
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March - 28 
The process of updating of National Registration Certificate (NRC) based on Citizenship Act 1955 and Citizenship Rule 2003, under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court of India will start in Sonitpur District from April 1, reports The Assam Tri
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The process of updating of National Registration Certificate (NRC) based on Citizenship Act 1955 and Citizenship Rule 2003, under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court of India will start in Sonitpur District from April 1, reports The Assam Tribune on March 29.
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March - 28 
The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Bhavnagar Police arrested Swami Akshar Prakashdas of the Swaminarayan sect's Gurukul in Dhasa village of Bhavnagar District on March 28 for his alleged connection to a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket, re
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The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Bhavnagar Police arrested Swami Akshar Prakashdas of the Swaminarayan sect's Gurukul in Dhasa village of Bhavnagar District on March 28 for his alleged connection to a Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racket, reports The Times of India. Police have also detained Chandu Patel an alleged middle man in the racket. Prakashdas was booked under various provisions of section 489 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) that deal with FICN. Police sources said the Swami's name cropped up during the questioning of the five accused held earlier in FICN racket that was busted last week in Bhavnagar. "During their questioning, the accused told us that they had given INR 3,00,000 in FICN to Akshar Prakashdas in exchange for INR 1,50,000 genuine notes," said a Police official. Sources said that the Swami told Police he had given back INR 1,50,000 FICN to the accused as he was scared of circulating them. He had allegedly burnt the rest after he learnt of their arrest.
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March - 28 
Three Policemen were killed and two others were injured when suspected militants of Hmar People’s Convention (Democrats) (HPC-D) opened fire on a convoy accompanying a group of MLAs (Member of Legislative Assembly) near Zokhawthiang in Aizawl Distri
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Three Policemen were killed and two others were injured when suspected militants of Hmar People’s Convention (Democrats) (HPC-D) opened fire on a convoy accompanying a group of MLAs (Member of Legislative Assembly) near Zokhawthiang in Aizawl District, on March 28, reports The Indian Express. MLAs, R L Pianmawia, Lalawmpuii Chawngthu and Lalthanliana, all members of the committee on Government assurances, were being accompanied by a team of Police and several officials while they were visiting the area.
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March - 28 
Two labourers identified as Ngariyambam Bidhu and YK Daniel who were abducted from different points of Imphal-Tamenglong road by some suspected militants in connection with a monetary demand of INR one million were freed, reports The Sangai Express o
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Two labourers identified as Ngariyambam Bidhu and YK Daniel who were abducted from different points of Imphal-Tamenglong road by some suspected militants in connection with a monetary demand of INR one million were freed, reports The Sangai Express on March 29. Bidhu was abducted from a place located between Chalwa and Khoikol in Senapati District on March 18 and YK Daniel was abducted from Thonglan Akutpa in Tamenglong District on the same day.
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March - 28 
At least fifteen suspected militants were killed and four soldiers injured in a clash in Tirah Valley area in Khyber Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 28, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations
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At least fifteen suspected militants were killed and four soldiers injured in a clash in Tirah Valley area in Khyber Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on March 28, reports Dawn. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), approximately 30-35 militants attacked a Security Forces (SFs) check post in Mastak area, but attack was foiled through "effective retaliation". Troops deployed at the post surrounded the attackers, in an intense gun battle, 15 terrorists were killed and the attack was repulsed, the ISPR said. It said the attackers left the bodies of 10 of their companions which the army took into its custody, along with their weapons.
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March - 28 
Government on March 28 decided to provide remaining NPR 500,000 each to conflict victims out of NPR 1 million each promised by the Baburam Bhattarai-led Government, reports The Himalayan Times. Minister for Information and Communications Minendra Rij
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Government on March 28 decided to provide remaining NPR 500,000 each to conflict victims out of NPR 1 million each promised by the Baburam Bhattarai-led Government, reports The Himalayan Times. Minister for Information and Communications Minendra Rijal said the Cabinet agreed to provide compensation due to the kin of those who died and disappeared during the conflict without exceeding Rs 500,000.
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March - 28 
Police on March 28 arrested seven cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Chittagong District who were claimed to be involved in a plot to sabotage state-run fuel depots in Patenga and Chittagong port, repo
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Police on March 28 arrested seven cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Chittagong District who were claimed to be involved in a plot to sabotage state-run fuel depots in Patenga and Chittagong port, reports Dhaka Tribune. Police said that the ICS cadres were arrested with many important ICS documents and Jihadi books.
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March - 28 
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Ajith P Perera said that the EU had re-imposed the ban on the LTTE due to the positive diplomatic intervention of the Government, adds Colombo Page. However, the EU has not officially announced the decision to extend
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Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Ajith P Perera said that the EU had re-imposed the ban on the LTTE due to the positive diplomatic intervention of the Government, adds Colombo Page. However, the EU has not officially announced the decision to extend the ban.
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March - 28 
Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on March 28 said that the Europe Union (EU) has responded positively to the quest made by him to extend the ban on, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page. The PM made this announcement
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Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe on March 28 said that the Europe Union (EU) has responded positively to the quest made by him to extend the ban on, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reports Colombo Page. The PM made this announcement when he met with the members of the three Armed Forces and Police at the Defence Headquarters at Palaly at Jaffna in Northern Province. Accordingly, the EU will further extend the ban on LTTE, the PM said. Wickremesinghe assured the Security Forces (SFs) that his Government will not leave any room to sacrifice lives of armed forces and general public due to wrong decisions taken by the politicians.
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March - 29 
A Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) issued arrest warrant against a witness, identified as Kishan Lal of New Delhi in connection with the trial of UNLF leader RK Meghen alias Sanayaima and his associates, reports Kanglaonline on Ma
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A Special Court of National Investigation Agency (NIA) issued arrest warrant against a witness, identified as Kishan Lal of New Delhi in connection with the trial of UNLF leader RK Meghen alias Sanayaima and his associates, reports Kanglaonline on March 30. Kishan Lal who is said to be the witness when NIA seized some items from RK Meghen and his associates, never appeared before the court despite repeated summons.
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March - 29 
A trial court in New Delhi dismissed the bail plea of a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Mohammed Shahid who was arrested in December, 2013 for allegedly conspiring to kidnap businessmen from various places for raising funds to carry out te
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A trial court in New Delhi dismissed the bail plea of a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Mohammed Shahid who was arrested in December, 2013 for allegedly conspiring to kidnap businessmen from various places for raising funds to carry out terror strikes in Delhi, The Times of India reports on March 30. Additional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh denied bail to Shahid, observing that the charges were yet to be framed against the accused persons arrested in the case.
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March - 29 
A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Mohammed Warish Khan alias Nawaz alias Saiba, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs), from Shikhong Khunou area in Thoubal District on March 29, reports The Sangai Express.
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A United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant, identified as Mohammed Warish Khan alias Nawaz alias Saiba, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs), from Shikhong Khunou area in Thoubal District on March 29, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 29 
Bus owners in Jharkhand have suspended their operations in the wake of assaults and extortions by Maoist cadres, reports indiablooms.com quoting ANI on March 30. Maoists have been regularly extorting money from bus drivers in several Districts of the
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Bus owners in Jharkhand have suspended their operations in the wake of assaults and extortions by Maoist cadres, reports indiablooms.com quoting ANI on March 30. Maoists have been regularly extorting money from bus drivers in several Districts of the State with authorities failing to take any action. Those who have refused to pay extortion money are beaten up badly and their vehicles torched. Bus owners have refused to ply buses till the government assures Police protection to them. As a result, services in major routes of Ranchi, Panki and Lesliganj have been badly affected.
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March - 29 
Citing acute funds constraint being experienced by his State post bifurcation, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has written to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh asking for INR 30 billion to build 334 new roads in eight Communist Par
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Citing acute funds constraint being experienced by his State post bifurcation, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has written to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh asking for INR 30 billion to build 334 new roads in eight Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) affected Districts of the State, reports The Times of India on March 30.
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March - 29 
Jharkhand Police have decided to provide free medical treatment to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres injured in encounters with Security Forces (SFs) and are calling the new initiative 'Operation Nai Disha', reports The Times of Ind
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Jharkhand Police have decided to provide free medical treatment to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres injured in encounters with Security Forces (SFs) and are calling the new initiative 'Operation Nai Disha', reports The Times of India on March 30. Director General of Police (DGP) DK Pandey said on March 29, that Police and paramilitary forces involved in anti-Maoist operations have been instructed to take care of injured Maoists. A dedicated team should be there who will make medical arrangements. "They are our own people but someone has misguided them. I hope the humanitarian gesture will have an impact on them (the Maoists) and help them reform," Inspector General of Police (IG), Human Rights, MS Bhatia said. Lalmuni Kumari, the woman Maoist cadre who was injured in March 28 encounter, was shifted to Ranchi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS). Instead of going by road, the Police decided to use a chopper to save time, the DGP said.
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March - 29 
Mizoram Government on March 29, vowed to retaliate against the March 28 militant ambush on an Member of Legislative Assembly’s (MLA's) convoy by militant of HPC-D that left three Policemen dead, reports Indian Express. Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla st
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Mizoram Government on March 29, vowed to retaliate against the March 28 militant ambush on an Member of Legislative Assembly’s (MLA's) convoy by militant of HPC-D that left three Policemen dead, reports Indian Express. Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla stated that "It was an act of grave offense, and [the militants] have challenged the state government. We accept that challenge”. The Times of India further adds that the Policemen who were killed have been identified as Inspector Zoramthanga Khawlhring, Driver Chuailova and Constable Hmangaihmawia and one of the five wounded includes a Deputy Superintendent (DYSP). The militants seized two AK-47 assault rifles and four pistols from the Police men.
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March - 29 
on March 29, BSF shot dead two Pakistani smugglers and recovered 12 kilogram of heroin and 1 AK 47 rifle at the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab, reports The Times of India. Confirming the killing of two intruders at border outpost Ratta
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on March 29, BSF shot dead two Pakistani smugglers and recovered 12 kilogram of heroin and 1 AK 47 rifle at the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab, reports The Times of India. Confirming the killing of two intruders at border outpost Rattan Khurd, BSF, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) RPS Jaswal said that an AK-47 assault rifle, too, was recovered from the intruders along with 12 kilogram of heroin. Jaswal said that the duo were challenged by BSF personnel and were repeatedly asked to surrender, but they ignored the warnings and kept marching towards Indian territory while firing at the troops. That invited retaliation from the jawans (troopers) and, during the exchange, the intruders were shot dead, he said. BSF said it may investigate who the Indian contacts were for whom the intruders had brought the drug consignment and the rifle.
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March - 29 
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi-led Government has transferred the Additional Central Assistance (ACA) scheme for the Naxal¬ Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected Districts to the States, reports The Economic Times on March 30. ACA, earlier known as t
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Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi-led Government has transferred the Additional Central Assistance (ACA) scheme for the Naxal¬ Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) affected Districts to the States, reports The Economic Times on March 30. ACA, earlier known as the Integrated Action Plan (IAP), was conceived by the Congress¬ led United Progressive Alliance-II (UPA¬II) Government to create crucial infrastructure in 10 States affected by LWE. There's no allocation for the scheme in the current budget, for which States were given INR 17.6 billion in 2014¬15, and now it is up to the States to implement it. Niti Aayog Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sindhushree Khullar confirmed the development, but added that Niti Aayog will be monitoring the ACA scheme even after it is transferred to the States in the upcoming fiscal.
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March - 29 
The Home Department, under Chief Minister Raghubar Das, has directed Police to create a network of Special Investigation Teams (SITs) under Jharkhand Jaguar, to fast-track and streamline the probe of Naxal-Left Wing Extremist (LWE)-related incidents
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The Home Department, under Chief Minister Raghubar Das, has directed Police to create a network of Special Investigation Teams (SITs) under Jharkhand Jaguar, to fast-track and streamline the probe of Naxal-Left Wing Extremist (LWE)-related incidents so that they stand in a court of law, reports The Telegraph. The 12 SITs will be in place by May 2015, said an internal Police communiqué. State DGP DK Pandey and Additional Director General of Police (ADG), Operations, Anil Palta will centrally monitor the District/range SITs at Ranchi Headquarters. Till February 2015, as many as 1,223 Naxal-related cases are under investigations across 24 districts. Coupled with this, Home Department sources are also dissatisfied with the low rate of convictions, an outcome of a vicious cycle of an overburdened Police force failing to file watertight cases. The internal Police communiqué, extensively quotes from the Home Department's observations in writing, including "work pressure at the field level" led to inadequate attention paid to rebel-related cases. "Chargesheets filed often don't stand scrutiny in courts even if culprits are apprehended. They are released from jail and they rejoin ranks of extremists which is wastage of precious resources of the government," the document reads. This observation holds true as only a few day ago, a Special Prevention Of Terrorism Act (POTA) court in Ranchi had given the benefit of doubt to jailed Maoist Sunil Ganjhu, an accused in an attack on a convoy of Janata Dal (United) JD(U) leader Gautam Sagar Rana. In its communication to Police, the Home Department had strongly castigated the "little or no attention" paid to initiating action under Prevention of Money Laundering Act and other central and state acts, chasing the money trail and finding out sources of weapons and explosives and activities with interstate ramifications. Now, each SIT will conduct in-depth investigations of LWE-related cases using forensic and scientific tools of investigation. They will look into the attachment of property of the accused, the proceeds from extortion, detection of the money trail, recovered arms and ammunition as well as explosives. In Ranchi alone, there are 52 pending LWE cases till February, 2015. The situation worsens in the interiors. Palamau reports an astounding 112 pending cases, Garhwa 56, Latehar 89, Chaibasa 101, Khunti 140 and Chatra. Gumla, Simdega and Lohardaga together have 183 pending cases. Hazaribagh, Koderma, Ramgarh and Giridih together have 215 pending cases. Bokaro, Dhanbad and Railway Dhanbad has 72 unsolved cases.
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March - 29 
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned three more assets to its mighty fleet, including one Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICGS Anagh and two interceptor boats C-430 and C-417, for strengthening its operational abilities, oneindia. com reports on March
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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commissioned three more assets to its mighty fleet, including one Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) ICGS Anagh and two interceptor boats C-430 and C-417, for strengthening its operational abilities, oneindia. com reports on March 30. These assets are expected to enhance Coast Guard's capability in furthering its mandate of maritime safety and security, environmental protection and coastal security.
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March - 29 
The Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) alleged that 18 Assam Rifles (AR) looted INR 22,000 from house of an individual identified as Paul, at Jalukie B in Peren District, on March 29, reports Nagaland Post.
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The Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) alleged that 18 Assam Rifles (AR) looted INR 22,000 from house of an individual identified as Paul, at Jalukie B in Peren District, on March 29, reports Nagaland Post.
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March - 29 
The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and 14 Rashtriya Rifles on March 29 neutralised a militant hideout at Arin and Dardpora forests in Bandipora District and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excels
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The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and 14 Rashtriya Rifles on March 29 neutralised a militant hideout at Arin and Dardpora forests in Bandipora District and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition, reports Daily Excelsior. The recovery includes 6 AK rifles, 6 magazines and over hundred AK rounds.
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March - 29 
UNLF celebrated its 20th Rising Day at the outfit's designated Nazareth camp, Muvanphoi in Chandel District , on March 29, reports The Sangai Express.
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UNLF celebrated its 20th Rising Day at the outfit's designated Nazareth camp, Muvanphoi in Chandel District , on March 29, reports The Sangai Express.
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March - 29 
Y Wangtin Naga and P Tikhak, the two ‘expelled leaders of the Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) stated that their new party “would work for peace and national reconciliation and build a better society for the Naga people”, reports The Assam Tribune o
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Y Wangtin Naga and P Tikhak, the two ‘expelled leaders of the Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) stated that their new party “would work for peace and national reconciliation and build a better society for the Naga people”, reports The Assam Tribune on March 30. They also added that ‘chairman’ Khaplang was always misguided, misrepresented and misled by a handful of people. They said that SS Khaplang has fallen prey to a handful of people whose only agenda was to “mint money in the name of political movement” and not actually work for the cause of the people.
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March - 29 
At least 60 shops were partially damaged in an explosion in a double storeyed market in the Jandola tehsil (revenue unit) of Lower Dir District on March 29, reports The News. The Station House Officer Bakht Jamal said that unidentified persons had fi
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At least 60 shops were partially damaged in an explosion in a double storeyed market in the Jandola tehsil (revenue unit) of Lower Dir District on March 29, reports The News. The Station House Officer Bakht Jamal said that unidentified persons had fixed an explosive device weighing five kilograms in a double storeyed market that went off at about 3am.
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March - 29 
At least 80,000 Pakistanis have been killed in the US-led war on terror, a study conducted by a group of international physicians’ organisations revealed, Daily Times reported on March 30. A report titled “Body Count: Casualty Figures after 10 Years
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At least 80,000 Pakistanis have been killed in the US-led war on terror, a study conducted by a group of international physicians’ organisations revealed, Daily Times reported on March 30. A report titled “Body Count: Casualty Figures after 10 Years of the ‘War on Terror” was released by the Nobel Prize-winning International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, along with Physicians for Social Responsibility and Physicians for Global Survival. According to the study, at least 48,504 civilians were killed in Pakistan in the fight against terrorism from 2004 until the end of 2013. The reports puts number of journalists killed in the fight at 45, while number of civilians killed by US drone strikes in the tribal areas stands between 416 to 951. The report says that Pakistan’s Security Forces lost 5,498 personnel in these years of fighting while at least 26,862 militants were killed.
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March - 29 
Police foiled an attempt to blow up the main gas pipeline and shot at and injured two suspected militants in Gablo village of Kandhkot tehsil (revenue unit) in Kashmore District of Sindh on March 29, reports Daily Times. According to details, the mis
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Police foiled an attempt to blow up the main gas pipeline and shot at and injured two suspected militants in Gablo village of Kandhkot tehsil (revenue unit) in Kashmore District of Sindh on March 29, reports Daily Times. According to details, the miscreants were planting explosives in Gablo village when Police reached and tried to stop them. The suspects, Karam Golu and Arz Muhammad Golu, were also arrested after half an hour of gunfight. Police also seized explosive material from their possession.
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March - 29 
Security Forces (SFs) killed five militants and injured six others in Mastung District in Balochistan in the morning of March 29, reports The News. Frontier Corps Spokesman Khan Wasey said that the terrorists were involved in attacks on SFs and had r
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Security Forces (SFs) killed five militants and injured six others in Mastung District in Balochistan in the morning of March 29, reports The News. Frontier Corps Spokesman Khan Wasey said that the terrorists were involved in attacks on SFs and had recently torched five oil tankers carrying fuel for the Saindak project in the Chaghai District. The terrorists belonged to a banned separatist outfit, he added.
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March - 29 
The Law enforcement agencies on March 29 issued a red book containing profiles of most dangerous terrorists including two al Qaeda women militants, reports Daily Times. As per the red book, the militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Tehreek-
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The Law enforcement agencies on March 29 issued a red book containing profiles of most dangerous terrorists including two al Qaeda women militants, reports Daily Times. As per the red book, the militants belonging to Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), al Qaeda and Lashkar-e-Harassa have been listed as the most dangerous terrorists. The agencies have also clearly informed the administration regarding these most wanted terrorists having a head money between PKR 500,000 and PKR 10 million.
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March - 29 
Unidentified militants shot dead a Lieutenant Colonel Tahir Azeem, in Hayatabad Phase-III area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, when he came out of a mosque after offering the Zuhr (midday) prayer on March 29, reports The Ne
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Unidentified militants shot dead a Lieutenant Colonel Tahir Azeem, in Hayatabad Phase-III area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, when he came out of a mosque after offering the Zuhr (midday) prayer on March 29, reports The News. Tahir Azeem, hailing from the Kaga Wala village on the outskirts of Peshawar, had come from Rawalpindi to attend the wedding of his sister in Hayatabad. “As he came out of the mosque in Hayatabad Phase-III after offering prayers, unidentified attackers opened fire on him. He received four bullets, including one in the head,” Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations, Peshawar, Dr Mian Saeed Ahmad, said. A source said the attackers had come on a motorbike and escaped towards the Khyber Agency after the killing.
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March - 29 
41 people were injured in clashes between Police and demonstrators during the lathi (baton) rally organised by the 30-party alliance-led by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) across the country on March 30, reports The Himalayan Times.
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41 people were injured in clashes between Police and demonstrators during the lathi (baton) rally organised by the 30-party alliance-led by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) across the country on March 30, reports The Himalayan Times. In Pokhara District, 18 persons including three Policemen were injured when a clash erupted between Police and demonstrators at New Road. In Sindhuli District, seven protestors and one Policeman were injured when cadres of the alliance clashed with Police at Sindhulimadhi. In Chitwan District, six demonstrators were injured in a clash ensued when Police intervened against agitators who were protesting with lathis at Pulchowk. In Kabhrepalanchok District, four UCPN-M cadres and a minor were injured in a clash at Chardobato. In Rautahat District, three protestors and one Policeman were injured in a clash in Gaur.
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March - 29 
After the parties failed to find consensus on the contentious issues of constitution writing, a meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) has been called on April 6, reports ekantipur.com. The latest time frame served by CA Chairman Subas Nembang for
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After the parties failed to find consensus on the contentious issues of constitution writing, a meeting of the Constituent Assembly (CA) has been called on April 6, reports ekantipur.com. The latest time frame served by CA Chairman Subas Nembang for the ruling and opposition parties to build accord on the contents of the constitution being drafted expired on March 29. After announcing the date, Nembang said the parties still have the time to seek accord on the disputed agendas if they try in earnest. He was under pressure from the ruling parties to convene the Assembly as soon as possible.
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March - 29 
Earlier, 42 people were injured when sporadic clashes erupted between the agitating activists of 30-party opposition alliance and Police in different parts of the country on March 29, reports Republica. In Kavre District, 12 protestors and five Polic
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Earlier, 42 people were injured when sporadic clashes erupted between the agitating activists of 30-party opposition alliance and Police in different parts of the country on March 29, reports Republica. In Kavre District, 12 protestors and five Policemen were injured in clashes between Police and demonstrators. In Chitwan District, seven people including two Policemen were injured after Police tried to intervene opposition alliance agitation at Bharatpur. In Rupandehi District nine protestors were injured in a clash with the Police at Bhairahwa. In Rautahat District, six protestors and two Policemen were injured in a clash that occurred at Gaur. In Sindhuli District, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Shyam Kumar Mahato, who is also the District Police Office (DPO) chief, was injured in a clash with agitating party activists.
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March - 30 
Two militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pangi Ramesh and Vanthala Kameswara Rao, were arrested by G. Madugula Police of Vishakhapatnam District, reports The Hindu on March 31.
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Two militia members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Pangi Ramesh and Vanthala Kameswara Rao, were arrested by G. Madugula Police of Vishakhapatnam District, reports The Hindu on March 31.
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March - 30 
A combined team of Assam Rifles (AR) and Thoubal District Police arrested a militant of Military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Naorem Jiban alias Jayanta on March 30 from Chairen Mayai Leikai in Thoubal Distric
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A combined team of Assam Rifles (AR) and Thoubal District Police arrested a militant of Military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC), identified as Naorem Jiban alias Jayanta on March 30 from Chairen Mayai Leikai in Thoubal District, reports The Sangai Express.
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A grocery store owner identified as Ajit Kundu, who was abducted on March 30 from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District was released after police swooped down on the abductors during the ransom payment on March 31, reports The Shillong Times.
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A grocery store owner identified as Ajit Kundu, who was abducted on March 30 from Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District was released after police swooped down on the abductors during the ransom payment on March 31, reports The Shillong Times.
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March - 30 
A person, identified as Rashid was arrested on March 30 along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with face value of INR 23,000 in Buladshahar, reports Business Standard. He has confessed that he brought FICN from Sambhal District in Uttar Pradesh
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A person, identified as Rashid was arrested on March 30 along with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with face value of INR 23,000 in Buladshahar, reports Business Standard. He has confessed that he brought FICN from Sambhal District in Uttar Pradesh and was involved in the trade for the past 2 years, Tiwari said. A case in this connection has been registered against him, and a manhunt has been launched to trace his accomplice Anwar, who hails from Sambal.
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March - 30 
A section of top guerrilla leaders of Western regional committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a marathon meeting with the scribes at an undisclosed location on Chhattisgarh border last week, claimed that exploitation of
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A section of top guerrilla leaders of Western regional committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), during a marathon meeting with the scribes at an undisclosed location on Chhattisgarh border last week, claimed that exploitation of iron ore in Surjagarh hills of Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra would bring irreparable adverse consequences on the adjoining villages, reports The Times of India on March 31. "The party (banned Communist party of India-Maoist) opposes the project," said a senior cadre putting to rest the speculation regarding the Naxals' stand on the mining and steel making project that has failed to take off so far. "State government's ploy to set up police posts is part of the providing blanket security and meant to ensure that the natural resources of the region could be plundered by the corporate bodies. Gadchiroli is seeing a rising trend of setting up police posts and camps to ensure more capitalists projects are started here," said the senior cadre.
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March - 30 
Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) leaders are eyeing to join the various political parties in Garo Hills with an aim to contest the 2018 Assembly polls in the State, reports The Shillong Times on March 31. ANVC was disbanded as an organization
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Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) leaders are eyeing to join the various political parties in Garo Hills with an aim to contest the 2018 Assembly polls in the State, reports The Shillong Times on March 31. ANVC was disbanded as an organization on December 15 2014 after which they formed an organization, Chelongma Kotok Welfare Association, for the benefit of the cadres. However, there is no plan on the part of ANVC to form a separate political party, as the top leaders intend to join other political parties. “We are not going to form any political party due to financial and physical constrains but some of us are planning to join other political parties,” ANVC publicity secretary Arist Sangma told The Shillong Times. He, however, refused to divulge which political party he would join to fight the election in 2018.
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March - 30 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered on March 30, at a basketball ground near a post of 2 Assam Rifles (AR) in Thoubal District, reports Nagaland Post. Bomb experts of the Army defused the IED and detonated safety at the same place late
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered on March 30, at a basketball ground near a post of 2 Assam Rifles (AR) in Thoubal District, reports Nagaland Post. Bomb experts of the Army defused the IED and detonated safety at the same place later.
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March - 30 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are "trafficking" children from Districts like Latehar, Gumla and Lohardaga and forcing them to join the outfit, reports The Times of India on March 31. The Police based their inference on statement
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres are "trafficking" children from Districts like Latehar, Gumla and Lohardaga and forcing them to join the outfit, reports The Times of India on March 31. The Police based their inference on statements given by injured Maoist cadre Lalmuni Kumari, who is being treated at Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi. Lalmuni said that the Maoists' Bihar ‘regional committee member’ Nakul Yadav has 22 girls (some of them minors) in his team. Last year, Lalmuni, along with more than 40 girls, was forcefully taken away from Bishunpur in Gumla District. Police said they did not have specific information about such cases because parents of these children did not lodge any report in fear of the Maoists. Lalmuni managed to escape from the Maoists' den, but they came back to her house after a few days and took her away. "They had threatened to kill my parents if they approached the police," Kumari said.
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March - 30 
GNLA again termed baseless the recent claim by Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta that Anurag Sangma was GNLA ‘joint publicity secretary’ reports The Shillong Times on March 31. On March 29 DGP had stated that person who was arres
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GNLA again termed baseless the recent claim by Meghalaya Director General of Police (DGP) Rajiv Mehta that Anurag Sangma was GNLA ‘joint publicity secretary’ reports The Shillong Times on March 31. On March 29 DGP had stated that person who was arrested on March 26 in Anogre in West Garo Hills was ‘joint publicity secretary’ of GNLA Garo Mandei Ch Marak alias Anurak S. Sangma.
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March - 30 
Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) on March 30 claimed responsibility for the recent killing of an employee of the Shell petrol depot at Aulachowka (Borjamguri) on National Highway (NH)-15 in Darrang District, reports The
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Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) on March 30 claimed responsibility for the recent killing of an employee of the Shell petrol depot at Aulachowka (Borjamguri) on National Highway (NH)-15 in Darrang District, reports The Sentinel. During the incident on March 27, two motor cycle borne gunmen opened indiscriminate firing at the petrol depot, wounding an employee Manoj Patel. He was rushed to Mangaldai Civil Hospital and later was referred him to Guwahati Medical College and Hospital. According to unconfirmed report, few months back the outfit had demanded a huge amount from the proprietor of the depot as donation to the fund of the outfit.
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March - 30 
Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) on March 30 took custody of two alleged associates of Indian Mujahideen (IM) 'India operations chief' Yasin Bhatkal in connection with the July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) from Bangalore Police, reports Ze
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Maharashtra Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) on March 30 took custody of two alleged associates of Indian Mujahideen (IM) 'India operations chief' Yasin Bhatkal in connection with the July 13, 2011 (13/7) Mumbai (Maharashtra) from Bangalore Police, reports Zee News. Sayyed Ismail Afaq Lanka (36) and Saddam Hussain Fairoz Khan (28) are suspected to have provided explosive materials to Yasin to carry out blasts across the country. According to ATS, Bangalore Police had on January 8, 2015 arrested Lanka and Khan with explosives and booked them under Unlawful Activities and Prevention Act (UAPA) and Explosives Substances Act. "Our team went and questioned the two. During questioning it emerged Lanka and Khan had supplied explosives to Yasin Bhatkal and Asadullah Haddi, another accused in the case, too to execute the blasts in Mumbai," said an ATS officer.
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March - 30 
Military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) enforced an indefinite ban on all Catholic Schools from functioning in Manipur, for 'failing to conform to the sincere proposal of the outfit and the public’, reports E-pao on March 31.
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Military council faction of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-MC) enforced an indefinite ban on all Catholic Schools from functioning in Manipur, for 'failing to conform to the sincere proposal of the outfit and the public’, reports E-pao on March 31.
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March - 30 
Office of the Registrar, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal Delhi High Court will hold its hearing for examination of more witnesses on matter relating to declaring Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) as ‘unlawful association’ on Ap
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Office of the Registrar, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal Delhi High Court will hold its hearing for examination of more witnesses on matter relating to declaring Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) as ‘unlawful association’ on April 18, reports The Shillong Times on March 31.
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March - 30 
On March 30, a bomb exploded in a flat in Bahadurpur Housing Colony area of Patna (Bihar) but there was no report of any casualty, reports Outlook India. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jitendra Rana said while a bomb exploded at the flat, two
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On March 30, a bomb exploded in a flat in Bahadurpur Housing Colony area of Patna (Bihar) but there was no report of any casualty, reports Outlook India. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jitendra Rana said while a bomb exploded at the flat, two other live bombs were timely defused by the Police. "The bombs, having a timer with lotus shaped watches, are similiar to the explosives used in Gandhi Maidan serial blasts and Bodh Gaya blasts. We are trying to identify the criminals. We cannot rule out the terror angle," said a senior Police officer, reports Hindustan Times. There were four persons staying in the apartment and all of them managed to escape, according to oneindia.com. The apartment was rented in the name of Hemanth. The Police are investigating to get more details on the four persons who were staying there.
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March - 30 
On March 30, a gun fight erupted between militants of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), at Taosang Khunou in Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express. ZUF in a press rel
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On March 30, a gun fight erupted between militants of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM), at Taosang Khunou in Tamenglong District, reports The Sangai Express. ZUF in a press release claimed that an NSCN-IM militant Joshua Thangal was killed and the dead body was attended by the villagers of Taosang Khunou. ZUF also alleged that NSCN-IM militants have been sharing the temporary camp of Gurkha Regiment who are stationed at Taosang.
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March - 30 
On March 30, Police arrested an individual identified as Khomtu Khomrang from Changlang while serving extortion notices, reports The Assam Tribune. He was claiming to be the president of Longchang Student Union and was extorting money from heads of v
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On March 30, Police arrested an individual identified as Khomtu Khomrang from Changlang while serving extortion notices, reports The Assam Tribune. He was claiming to be the president of Longchang Student Union and was extorting money from heads of various Government departments in Changlang town.
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March - 30 
People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) stated that president of Kangleipak Students Association (KSA), identified as Thangjam Premananda Singh alias Popo, is not related to PREPAK in any manner and the KSA is not a frontal organization o
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People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) stated that president of Kangleipak Students Association (KSA), identified as Thangjam Premananda Singh alias Popo, is not related to PREPAK in any manner and the KSA is not a frontal organization of PREPAK, reports The Sangai Express on March 31.KSA President was arrested on March 28.
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March - 30 
People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) on March 31 claimed responsibility for a bomb blast in Bihar capital, Patna, on March 30, Police said, reports The New Indian Express. A suspect in this regard has been detained in Nalanda District, and Bihar
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People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) on March 31 claimed responsibility for a bomb blast in Bihar capital, Patna, on March 30, Police said, reports The New Indian Express. A suspect in this regard has been detained in Nalanda District, and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has asked the State Police Chief to look into the extremism and terrorism aspects in the incident. No casualties were reported in the incident. However, Police recovered two more live high-intensity bombs from the site. "A self-styled spokesperson of the PLFI telephoned newspaper and TV channel offices in Patna on Tuesday claiming the group was behind Monday's bomb blast," an official at the Police Headquarters said. A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on March 31 began a probe into the blast to ascertain the involvement of any terror organisation. Another Police official said three suspects have been identified and would be arrested soon. PLFI is a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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March - 30 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured a solution to the Indo-Naga peace talk within the next 18 months, reports The Sangai Express on March 31. According to a well placed source, the Government of India (GoI) assured Isak-Muivah faction of Nationa
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured a solution to the Indo-Naga peace talk within the next 18 months, reports The Sangai Express on March 31. According to a well placed source, the Government of India (GoI) assured Isak-Muivah faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) leadership in December last year that the political dialogue would be brought to a logical conclusion within the next 18 months. However, no one is sure when political dialogue will start between Government of India, Government of Manipur and the two conglomerates of Kuki groups such as United Peoples Front (UPF) and Kuki National Organisation (KNO). The matter could not be settled as both UPF and KNO have been insisting that the political dialogue be held at Delhi. NSCN-IM leaders are quite impressed with the new initiatives taken up by the Government of India to expedite the peace process. The political dialogue between NSCN-IM and New Delhi may arrive at a solution by November or December this year.
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March - 30 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on March 30 filed the chargesheet in the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast case, before the NIA Special Judge at Bankshall Court (Kolkata, West Bengal) outlining a conspiracy by terror outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on March 30 filed the chargesheet in the October 2, 2014 Bardhaman blast case, before the NIA Special Judge at Bankshall Court (Kolkata, West Bengal) outlining a conspiracy by terror outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) to use Indian territory as a recruiting and training ground to overthrow the Bangladesh government and impose Sharia-based Islamic rule, reports The Times of India. NIA says JMB's mission was to create a 'Greater Bangladesh' with portions wrested from West Bengal. Over 164 pages, NIA details how JMB operators targeted West Bengal, Assam and Jharkhand to set up training camps. "Its activities in India primarily included recruitment, radicalisation and training of vulnerable youths in a systematic and organised manner. The banned Bangladeshi outfit spread its network in four Bengal Districts — Nadia, Burdwan, Murshidabad and Birbhum," says the chargesheet, adding that a similar network was found in Sahebganj district of Jharkhand. "These bases were used for organizing radicalisation programmes, meetings, fund collection drives and as hideouts for cadres and their families," an NIA officer said. The chargesheet says how terrorist training camps were conducted at some madrasas (Islamic seminary) and other hideouts where recruits, including women, were trained in firearms and explosives. "The recruitment, radicalisation and training of vulnerable Indian youths was undertaken by members of JMB to prepare a large group of Indians, based on their common religious and linguistic identity, to join JMB and help overthrow the democratic government in Bangladesh," the NIA says. It names 21 people, including four Bangladeshi nationals. Eight of the accused are absconding. They include Indian operative Mohammad Yousuf alias Bakkar (the main man behind the Simulia madrassa training centre), recruiter Kader Gazi Rehman and hardcore Bangladeshi JMB leaders like its chief, Nasirullah, bomb-maker Burhan Sheikh, Kausar and Talha Sheikh. NIA took statements from over 400 people, 250 of whom will be cited as prime witnesses in the case. During course of the investigation, 32 people were arraigned as accused of whom 16 have been arrested. They include Gulsona Bibi alias Rajiya Bibi alias Rumi, widow of Sakil Gazi who was killed in the blast, Alima Bibi alias Amina Bibi, wife of Abdul Hakim, who was injured, and Hakim himself. All three were arrested from the blast site. The others include Ziaul Haque, Amjad Ali Seikh, Mohammad Sahanur Alam alias Sahanur Alam, Shaikul Islam Khan, Mohammad Rezaul Karim alias Anwar, Habibur Rehman, Faizul Haque alias Dalim Sheikh, Giasuddin Munshi alias Gias Master and Mofajjul Ali alias Laden. Moreover, two suspects, Badre Alam Mollah and Khalid Mohammad have been released. Khalid, a Rohingya Muslim from Myanmar, had created a flutter in the defence establishment when he was arrested. However, NIA says he has little link with the blast. The accused have been individually charged under the t Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for being members of a terrorist gang, committing terrorist acts, conspiracy and for recruitment, funding and training of terrorists. They have also been charged under Indian Penal Code (IPC) for fraud, forgery and cheating and the Arms Act for possession and use of firearms and explosives.
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March - 30 
The NIA is all set to coordinate between the Police of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka to launch a manhunt for the five Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives who have gone missing ever since they broke out of th
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The NIA is all set to coordinate between the Police of Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka to launch a manhunt for the five Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) operatives who have gone missing ever since they broke out of the Khandwa jail in Madhya Pradesh in October 2013. As per the information available the SIMI operatives are moving in one batch of four. One of the members was injured while preparing a bomb at Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh last year and he has been out of the picture.
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March - 30 
The state authorities, in response to an Right to Information (RTI) application, have replied that the Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT), an Karbi Anglong District based outfit, was actively involved in the poaching of rhinos and trade of its h
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The state authorities, in response to an Right to Information (RTI) application, have replied that the Karbi People's Liberation Tigers (KPLT), an Karbi Anglong District based outfit, was actively involved in the poaching of rhinos and trade of its horns in Kaziranga National Park, reports India Today on March 31.
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March - 30 
A Frontier Constabulary (FC) head clerk, Abdul Rasheed, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in village Kotla in Turbat District on March 30, reports The News. According to the Deputy Superintendent Police (DSP), Sulman Khan, unidentified assaila
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A Frontier Constabulary (FC) head clerk, Abdul Rasheed, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in village Kotla in Turbat District on March 30, reports The News. According to the Deputy Superintendent Police (DSP), Sulman Khan, unidentified assailants entered Abdul Rasheed’s house, shot him dead and injured his son Faizan.
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March - 30 
A suspect, identified as Bilal alias Chingari, allegedly involved in over two dozen sectarian killings was arrested the Bilal Colony Police in New Karachi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 30, reports Dawn. Bilal alias Chinga
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A suspect, identified as Bilal alias Chingari, allegedly involved in over two dozen sectarian killings was arrested the Bilal Colony Police in New Karachi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 30, reports Dawn. Bilal alias Chingari had allegedly killed 26 people including doctors belonging to the Shia community on sectarian grounds.
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March - 30 
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Haider Jamali presided over a meeting on security at Central Police Office in Karachi on March 30 and said that the ongoing targeted operation should also be made effective and successful besides bring c
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Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Ghulam Haider Jamali presided over a meeting on security at Central Police Office in Karachi on March 30 and said that the ongoing targeted operation should also be made effective and successful besides bring criminals to their logical end, reports Daily Times. The meeting reviewed the performance of Police, Counter Terrorism Department, Crime Branch Sindh and National Action Plan. It was decided to smash drug and gambling dens in the city through effective Police crackdown. In this regard, IGP warned that if any drug and gambling den is seen opened, the relevant area’s Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and Station House Officer (SHO) will be dismissed from their services. A report presented in the meeting said 81 drug and gambling dens had been smashed in the city so far, while lists of remaining dens had been handed over to DIGs Zonal Karachi for further action IGP Sindh reviewed the police report about target killing cases and directed the Counter Terrorism Department to arrest culprits in association with Karachi Police as soon as possible. He also directed Additional IGP Karachi to devise effective strategy to control target killing of Policemen.
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March - 30 March - 31
On March 31, in separate encounters with the Police that began late in the night of March 30, four criminals, including alleged gangsters and terrorists, were killed in different areas of Karachi, reports The News. Police shot dead an alleged crimina
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On March 31, in separate encounters with the Police that began late in the night of March 30, four criminals, including alleged gangsters and terrorists, were killed in different areas of Karachi, reports The News. Police shot dead an alleged criminal at Swati Mohalla of Sherpao Colony in Quaidabad in Landhi Town when he refused to stop after he was signaled by personnel conducting snap checking. Also, the personnel of Kalakot and Napier Police raided a gangsters’ hideout near Kashti Chowk in Kalakot area of Lyari Town killing two armed gangsters. Police also found several weapons, hand grenades and ammunition from the hideout and a search was under way for those who had escaped. In another incident, the Kharadar Police killed an armed gangster in an ‘encounter’ in Katchi Gali No 3 in Saddar Town.
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March - 30 
The Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on March 30 said the Karachi operation was a debt that the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N)-led Government had paid off, reports The News. Addressing a seminar at the WAPDA House, he said that the Government to
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The Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on March 30 said the Karachi operation was a debt that the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N)-led Government had paid off, reports The News. Addressing a seminar at the WAPDA House, he said that the Government took major decisions like the Operation Zarb-e-Azb in North Waziristan and also launched a targeted operation in Karachi to eliminate terrorism and crime.
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March - 30 
The Levies Force recovered the body of a man from the Spain Tangi area of Harnai District on March 30, reports The News. According to Levies sources, on a tip off, a Levies force team reached the site and took the body into custody which was dumped a
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The Levies Force recovered the body of a man from the Spain Tangi area of Harnai District on March 30, reports The News. According to Levies sources, on a tip off, a Levies force team reached the site and took the body into custody which was dumped after killing by unidentified men. The body was identified as Wazir Khan, s/o Yaar Muhammad.
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March - 30 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on March 30 claimed responsibility for the killing of Lieutenant Colonel Tahir Azeem who was shot dead on March 29 at Abaseen Market in Hayatabad Phase-III area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtu
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on March 30 claimed responsibility for the killing of Lieutenant Colonel Tahir Azeem who was shot dead on March 29 at Abaseen Market in Hayatabad Phase-III area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Dawn. TTP ‘spokesman’ Mohammad Khorasani issued a statement claiming the responsibility.
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March - 30 
Two Police constables were killed when three armed assailants ambushed a check post within the remit of Lea Market Police Station area of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 30, reports The News.
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Two Police constables were killed when three armed assailants ambushed a check post within the remit of Lea Market Police Station area of Lyari Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on March 30, reports The News.
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March - 30 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two persons, Muhammad Waleed and Wash Dil, in the Daramkol Baidarg area of the Turbat District on March 30, reports The News. According to police sources, the victims were on their way when armed assailants riding a
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two persons, Muhammad Waleed and Wash Dil, in the Daramkol Baidarg area of the Turbat District on March 30, reports The News. According to police sources, the victims were on their way when armed assailants riding a motorbike opened fire on them and fled. Both of them died on the spot.
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March - 30 
On March 30, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) -led alliance of 30 opposition parties has called off its agitation programmes other than the three-day general strike called for April (7-9), reports ekantipur.com. But the opposition
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On March 30, the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) -led alliance of 30 opposition parties has called off its agitation programmes other than the three-day general strike called for April (7-9), reports ekantipur.com. But the opposition front has decided to boycott the Constituent Assembly (CA) meeting summoned for April 6 unless the ruling parties commit to consensus-based constitution. A meeting of the opposition alliance decided to withdraw its agitation programmes such as picketing government offices, blockade of entry points and obstruction of tax collection and focus on general strike of April 7-9. During the meeting, UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda put forth the proposal to call off all of its agitation programmes slated prior to April 6 and focus on the general strike. However, Madhesh-centric parties strongly criticised Dahal’s proposal saying that such tactic would weaken the agitation. Sadbhawana Party General Secretary Manish Suman said the agitation programmes were modified with a vision to intensify the general strike, and would hold an interaction programme on April 4, organise a torch rally on the evening of April 6 and general strikes on April 7-9.
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March - 30 
Oyasiqur used to write against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and radical Islamist groups. He was vocal against human rights violations on the religious minorities and indigenous people of the country.
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Oyasiqur used to write against Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and radical Islamist groups. He was vocal against human rights violations on the religious minorities and indigenous people of the country.
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March - 30 
Radical Islamists killed secular blogger Mohamad Oyasiqur Rahman Babu (27) on March 30 in Dhaka city allegedly for his atheist views, reports Dhaka Tribune. Three assailants swooped on Oyasiqur, armed with machetes when he was going to office in Moti
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Radical Islamists killed secular blogger Mohamad Oyasiqur Rahman Babu (27) on March 30 in Dhaka city allegedly for his atheist views, reports Dhaka Tribune. Three assailants swooped on Oyasiqur, armed with machetes when he was going to office in Motijheel area. While fleeing, two of the killers – Zikrullah, a student of Hefazat-e-Islam (HeI)’s Hathazari Madrasa (Religious Seminary) in Chittagong District and Ariful, student of Mirpur Darul Uloom Madrasa – were held by locals. The other member of the team, Abu Taher, escaped. The duo was handed over to Police, who later recovered the machetes from the crime scene.
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March - 30 
Deputy Foreign Minister Ajith P Perera on March 30 warned that there is a real danger that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could regroup and wage another war for an independent Tamil homeland, six years after they were militarily defeated
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Deputy Foreign Minister Ajith P Perera on March 30 warned that there is a real danger that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) could regroup and wage another war for an independent Tamil homeland, six years after they were militarily defeated, reports Colombo Page. Perera said that "Their front organisations operate businesses abroad, they run petrol stations, supermarkets and have shipping companies." "Even though they have been defeated on the ground, there is a real danger of their trying to regroup," he said. His comments came after the Sri Lankan government pushed the European Union (EU) to again blacklist the LTTE. Meanwhile, Sri Lankan Government said that a final decision has not yet been taken on lifting the ban on some diaspora groups or individuals listed by the former Government, reports Colombo Gazette on March 31. Deputy Foreign Minister Ajith P Perera said that the issue is sensitive and needs to be dealt with carefully and will also need the support of Parliament.
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March - 30 
Dismissing much-touted allegations that thousands had been still held on terrorism charges, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, on March 30 said that there were only 210 persons in custody, reports The Island. The minister stressed that nine hel
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Dismissing much-touted allegations that thousands had been still held on terrorism charges, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, on March 30 said that there were only 210 persons in custody, reports The Island. The minister stressed that nine held on terrorism charges had been given bail. According to the minister, 134 persons had been remanded had 60 were under investigation and 25 held under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Of the total number, nine have been released on bail. Earlier, in the run-up to the January 8 Presidential election, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), overseas Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) groups and some civil society organisations accused the previous Government of holding thousands of political prisoners in secret detention camps. Recently, Prime Minister (PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe denied the existence of secret detention camps in the country while asserting those who had been categorised as missing were either dead due to the conflict or living overseas. The previous Government on more than one occasion briefed the Geneva based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) regarding the release of over 11,000 ex-LTTE combatants following rehabilitation.
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March - 30 
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of Sri Lanka has arrested three former Navy personnel and detained them in connection with the killing of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) Nadarajah Raviraj and a Policeman providing
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The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of Sri Lanka has arrested three former Navy personnel and detained them in connection with the killing of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Member of Parliament (MP) Nadarajah Raviraj and a Policeman providing security to him in 2006, reports Colombo Page on March 31. The parliamentarian was shot dead by gunmen riding a motorbike in Colombo in Western Province on November 10, 2006. His bodyguard, Police Constable Lakshman Lokuwella attached to the Jaffna Police Station, was also killed in the shooting. The Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ruwan Gunasekara said the three security personnel including two officers are being interrogated under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and they will also be questioned over several disappearances during that time. The new government of President Maithripala Sirisena has promised accountability for wartime abuses. Raviraj was outspoken on greater self-rule for minority ethnic Tamils and explained the Tamil perspective of the conflict in Sinhala, the language of the majority. A former mayor of Jaffna and a lawyer by profession, Raviraj openly spoke out against the conflict between the military and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in the country's north and east.
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March - 31 
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) has collected details about the low intensity blast that took place in an apartment at Patna (Bihar) on March 30, oneindia.com reports on March 31. The Bihar Police has with it CCTV footage which shows four pe
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The National Investigating Agency (NIA) has collected details about the low intensity blast that took place in an apartment at Patna (Bihar) on March 30, oneindia.com reports on March 31. The Bihar Police has with it CCTV footage which shows four persons leaving the building. Business Standard adds that the bomb which exploded has ammonium sulphate. Additional Director General of Police (HQ) Gupteshwar Pandey said the explosion took place last night at Bahadurpur housing colony and two other high-intensity live can bombs also made of ammonium sulphate, were defused timely by the Police.
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March - 31 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commando, identified as Satpal, was injured in a face-off between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists near Chintagufa village i
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was killed and a Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) commando, identified as Satpal, was injured in a face-off between the Security Forces (SFs) and the Maoists near Chintagufa village in Sukma District on March 31, reports The Hindu. The CoBRA team recovered a dead body and a Self Loading Rifle (SLR) with two magazines from the encounter spot.
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March - 31 
A Maoist, identified as Suklu Ram Tulawi, was arrested and weapons were recovered from him at Aampayali hills under Aundhi Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on March 31, reports PTI. He was arrested by a joint team of Special Task Force (
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A Maoist, identified as Suklu Ram Tulawi, was arrested and weapons were recovered from him at Aampayali hills under Aundhi Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District on March 31, reports PTI. He was arrested by a joint team of Special Task Force (STF) and District Police force, Rajnandgaon Superintendent of Police (SP) Sundarraj P said. Acting on a tip-off about the gathering of senior Maoist leaders of Manpur area in Aundhi region, Security Forces were sent to the spot.
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March - 31 
A special National Investigating Agency (NIA) court in Guwahati has sent three militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) to seven-day NIA remand on March 31, reports Times of India. "The militants were invo
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A special National Investigating Agency (NIA) court in Guwahati has sent three militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) to seven-day NIA remand on March 31, reports Times of India. "The militants were involved in the massacre of Adivasi villagers at Pakhriguri under Serfanguri police station on December 23 and the killing of Hindi-speaking persons at Athiabari, also under Serfanguri Police Station, on National Highway 31 on January 17 last year," Police said earlier.
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March - 31 
Anti-Naxal intelligence sleuths of the Telangana State Police have confirmed that the first Telangana Maoist plenary was conducted recently, in which Vepa Narayana alias Haribhushan, has been elected as state secretary, reports deccanchronicle.com on
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Anti-Naxal intelligence sleuths of the Telangana State Police have confirmed that the first Telangana Maoist plenary was conducted recently, in which Vepa Narayana alias Haribhushan, has been elected as state secretary, reports deccanchronicle.com on April 1. The Police said the meeting was not conducted in Khammam, as claimed by the Maoists. It was instead held in Chhattisgarh, bordering Khammam District. The cops said that no big leader from central committee attended the meet.
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March - 31 
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has raised doubts over the veracity of Chhattisgarh forestry and wildlife department's claim of executing works worth INR 21.1 million relating to harvesting of bamboo, in Maoist affected Districts of Bijapur, Na
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Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has raised doubts over the veracity of Chhattisgarh forestry and wildlife department's claim of executing works worth INR 21.1 million relating to harvesting of bamboo, in Maoist affected Districts of Bijapur, Narayanpur, Sukma and Dantewada, reports The Times of India on April 1.
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March - 31 
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has raised doubts over the veracity of Chhattisgarh forestry and wildlife department's claim of executing works worth INR 21.1 million relating to harvesting of bamboo, in Maoist affected Districts of Bijapur, Na
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Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has raised doubts over the veracity of Chhattisgarh forestry and wildlife department's claim of executing works worth INR 21.1 million relating to harvesting of bamboo, in Maoist affected Districts of Bijapur, Narayanpur, Sukma and Dantewada, reports The Times of India on April 1. In its report, which was released last week, CAG questioned how the work of harvesting bamboo was undertaken between 2008-09 and 2012-13 when villagers of some of these areas had refused to enter the forests to work due to fear of Maoists. The report states that the expenditure of INR 21.1 million incurred on the Rehabilitation of Degraded Bamboo Forest (RDBF), soil and water conservation was doubtful.
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March - 31 April - 2
Driver Elangbam Kumar and his helper Mohammed Era Khan, who were abducted by militants on March 31, managed to escape from the militants on April 2, reports The Sangai Express. They were abducted from Sekmai in Imphal West District. They revealed tha
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Driver Elangbam Kumar and his helper Mohammed Era Khan, who were abducted by militants on March 31, managed to escape from the militants on April 2, reports The Sangai Express. They were abducted from Sekmai in Imphal West District. They revealed that they were taken to an unknown hilltop after crossing Sekmai River.
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March - 31 
East Garo Hills Police on March 31, shot dead a senior ‘commander’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) , identified as Kiljang Sangma alias Jangjang , after Police stormed his hideout in the deep forests of Nengkhra area of East Garo Hills Distri
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East Garo Hills Police on March 31, shot dead a senior ‘commander’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) , identified as Kiljang Sangma alias Jangjang , after Police stormed his hideout in the deep forests of Nengkhra area of East Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. He was the ‘area commander’ of Chokpot region in South Garo Hills, in 2014, when GNLA militants killed a civilian Josbina Sangma, accusing her of being a police collaborator. District Police Chief Nestell R Marak also added that “The GNLA ‘commander’ was shot dead during the exchange of fire and we recovered an AK rifle, magazine with ammunition, his identity card and solar plates. It was a permanent camp housing around 7-8 cadres,”
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March - 31 
Four top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were produced before a Court in Telangana on March 31 in connection with the murder of the then Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Duddilla Sripada Rao in 2009, The Business Standard. Jaspal S
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Four top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were produced before a Court in Telangana on March 31 in connection with the murder of the then Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker Duddilla Sripada Rao in 2009, The Business Standard. Jaspal Singh, Amit Bagchi, Akhilesh Jadav and Pramod Mishra, who are ‘central committee members’ of CPI-Maoist were produced before the Karimnagar Additional Judicial First Class Magistrate.
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March - 31 
In the aftermath of abrogation of the cease fire with the Government of India (GoI) , then dissolution of the Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) and expulsion of CFSB members, military ‘supervisor’ ‘lieutenant general’ Niki Sumi of Khaplang factio
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In the aftermath of abrogation of the cease fire with the Government of India (GoI) , then dissolution of the Cease Fire Supervisory Board (CFSB) and expulsion of CFSB members, military ‘supervisor’ ‘lieutenant general’ Niki Sumi of Khaplang faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-K), stated that “peace and sovereignty” were indivisible components in the context of the “Naga struggle”, reports Nagaland Post on April 1. In a statement he implied that clamour for “ peace without even an inclination to discuss sovereignty issue or resolution of sovereignty, is only farce”. He said any settlement or solution, short of sovereignty “would only be a betrayal of Nagas historical and political legacy”.
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March - 31 
In the first ever group-acquittal since the Trinamool Congress (TMC) came to power in 2011, as many as 10 ‘political prisoners’ were acquitted on March 31 night by a Ranaghat (Nadia District) District court in south Bengal, reports The Hindu. All the
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In the first ever group-acquittal since the Trinamool Congress (TMC) came to power in 2011, as many as 10 ‘political prisoners’ were acquitted on March 31 night by a Ranaghat (Nadia District) District court in south Bengal, reports The Hindu. All the activists were allegedly working for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Nadia District in south-central Bengal and had been languishing in various jails for nearly 10 years. They were charged under the Arms Act of 1959 and various sections of the IPC. However, none of the charges was established and thus all the activists were acquitted by the (Addl.) District and Sessions Judge, Rupanjana Chakravarty. Ajit Chakravarty, Pradeep Chatterjee, Lata Murmu, Gupi Das, Haidar Ali Chowdhury, Paresh Tirkey and Mongal Mondal were released.
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March - 31 
Indian Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, on a two-day visit to West Bengal, surveyed the India-Bangladesh border and visited border enclaves in Cooch Behar District on March 31, reports Gulf News. Besides holding talks with officers of the Bor
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Indian Union Home Minister (UHM) Rajnath Singh, on a two-day visit to West Bengal, surveyed the India-Bangladesh border and visited border enclaves in Cooch Behar District on March 31, reports Gulf News. Besides holding talks with officers of the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), the UHM said a letter to the West Bengal government has been sent for acquiring land for fencing parts of the border that remain unfenced. “It was a cordial meet with BSF and BGB officers. Besides visiting the border, the visit was also to inquire about the problems that our BSF personnel may have. I was here also to look into how the border area development works is progressing,” Singh commented. Singh met BGB officers at Panbari border outpost before heading towards the Tin Bigha corridor, a strip of land leased to Bangladesh to allow access to its Dahagrama-Angarpota enclaves. “The visit was also aimed to gather information about the enclave dwellers,” Rajnath Singh said after visiting a Bangladeshi enclave in Balapukhri in Cooch Behar and taking stock of the ground reality in the area ahead of the implementation of the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) with Bangladesh.
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March - 31 
Jammu and Kashmir has been ravaged by floods but there is no let-up in terror plots and infiltration bids from Pakistan with intelligence agencies warning of several such plots, including an attempt to attack the Poonch District Jail, reports Economi
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Jammu and Kashmir has been ravaged by floods but there is no let-up in terror plots and infiltration bids from Pakistan with intelligence agencies warning of several such plots, including an attempt to attack the Poonch District Jail, reports Economic Times on April1. Many terrorists, both convicted and under-trials are lodged in the Poonch District Jail and security is being beefed up as a result of the intelligence input. Another input speaks of plans of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) to target Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) workers in the Kulgam District and has specifically named Zahoor Ahmed, who had unsuccessfully contested 2014's assembly elections from Wanchi constituency on a CPI-M ticket, as a target of the terrorist groups.
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March - 31 
Nagaland Post on April 1 reports that in a significant statement the ministry of information and publicity (MIP) of Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) stated that “ the unresolved case between the Union Government of India (GoI) and the Naga, will
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Nagaland Post on April 1 reports that in a significant statement the ministry of information and publicity (MIP) of Isak-Muivah faction of NSCN (NSCN-IM) stated that “ the unresolved case between the Union Government of India (GoI) and the Naga, will soon come to a negotiated and honourable conclusion”. It also reiterated that GoI “truly admits futility of seeking military solution”. Maintaining that both parties have “become more committed and mature to foresee a shared future” MIP also said both also understood possible fall-outs, should negotiations fail.
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March - 31 
Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) reportedly ‘awarded’ capital punishment to one Thanglallen alias Abi Vaiphei, on March 31 in connection with the abduction of three ABCI workers on January 23,reports Kanglaonline. The three workers were
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Nehlun faction of Kuki National Front (KNF-N) reportedly ‘awarded’ capital punishment to one Thanglallen alias Abi Vaiphei, on March 31 in connection with the abduction of three ABCI workers on January 23,reports Kanglaonline. The three workers were abducted from Saramkon in Ukhrul District.
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March - 31 
On March 31, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Takhellambam Shanta alias Nanao alias Sunil alias Rajesh was arrested from Utlou Bamon Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. A 9 mm pistol loaded with three liv
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On March 31, a Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) militant, identified as Takhellambam Shanta alias Nanao alias Sunil alias Rajesh was arrested from Utlou Bamon Leikai in Bishnupur District, reports The Sangai Express. A 9 mm pistol loaded with three live bullets in the magazine was seized from him. In a follow up action, same Security team arrested three more KYKL militants identified as Angom Manoranjan, Khumanthem Bidhu Meitei and Nongmeikapam Yaima.
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March - 31 
Over 250 militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) have been apprehended, and four killed, in an operation launched by the Unified Command (UC) after the Adivasi massacre in the State on December 23, 2014,
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Over 250 militants of IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) have been apprehended, and four killed, in an operation launched by the Unified Command (UC) after the Adivasi massacre in the State on December 23, 2014, reports Times of India. The forces have also recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition. State Agriculture Minister Rakibul Hussain, on behalf of Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, informed the house in a written reply that the UC has seized 78 assorted weapons belonging to NDFB-IKS, which include 13 AK-56 rifles, five AK-47 rifles, an SLR, an M16 rifle, a Chinese rifle, an M22 rifle, a .303 rifle, an AK semi-automatic rifle, three HK33 rifles and an INSAS rifle. The findings also include two M20 pistol, 16 7.65 mm pistols, four 7.62 pistols, two .22 pistols, one Mark 30 pistol, nine 9mm pistols, three 65 mm pistols and seven handmade guns. Hussain said three of the NDFB-IKS cadres have been nabbed in Kerala and another three in Nagaland. "At present, there are just a few NDFB-IKS militants at large and the search is on, inside and outside the state," the Minister added. The UC is also simultaneously searching for illegal weapons in the Bodo areas and has recovered 21 such assorted weapons, 168 rounds of ammunition, six grenades, seven detonators and two crude bombs from cadres of various other outfits in and around Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD).
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March - 31 
Police arrested six persons identified as as Afroz, Sabeer Ali, Masood, Aseefulla Khan, Maheeb Ulla Khan and Syed Asifalong with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 9,00,000 from KG Halli in Bangalore, Bangalore Mirror reports o
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Police arrested six persons identified as as Afroz, Sabeer Ali, Masood, Aseefulla Khan, Maheeb Ulla Khan and Syed Asifalong with Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) with a face value of INR 9,00,000 from KG Halli in Bangalore, Bangalore Mirror reports on April 1. The arrested allegedly told the Police that the FICN are manufactured in Pakistan and imported to India to be disposed of in the market. They are associates of Ishaq and Shanavaz who are lodged in Calcutta jail in West Bengal. The arrested along with a few others who are large including Aju, Aful, Muneer alias Maamu and others are said to be in touch with the duo in jail. Based on their directions, they allegedly bring FICN and dispose of them in exchange for genuine currency.
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March - 31 
PREPAK-pro clarified that there is no connection between PREPAK-pro and Lamyanba, Dineshwor alias Amuba and Bobo alias Laingam, reports The Sangai Express. They were arrested on March 25.
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PREPAK-pro clarified that there is no connection between PREPAK-pro and Lamyanba, Dineshwor alias Amuba and Bobo alias Laingam, reports The Sangai Express. They were arrested on March 25.
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March - 31 
Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed two militants belonging to the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), ‘deputy commandant’ Sohiasula and ‘sergeant major’ Ratan, at Lakhipathar area in Sonitpur District
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Security Forces (SFs), in an encounter, killed two militants belonging to the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), ‘deputy commandant’ Sohiasula and ‘sergeant major’ Ratan, at Lakhipathar area in Sonitpur District on March 31, reports The Shillong Times. SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle and five rounds of live ammunition, one magazine, 10 rounds of empty cartridge of AK-47 rifle, one 7.62mm pistol and magazine, one 7.65 pistol and cartridge and two hand grenades from the encounter site. The Telegraph adds that the slain duo was responsible for the December 23, 2014 Adivasi massacre.
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March - 31 
Some startling facts were revealed in the findings of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India with regards to the function of Police in Assam, reports Times of India. Again, 18 police stations do not have rest rooms for personnel and two o
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Some startling facts were revealed in the findings of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India with regards to the function of Police in Assam, reports Times of India. Again, 18 police stations do not have rest rooms for personnel and two others do not even have drinking water facilities. One Police Station in the State is operating from a market shed, another from a private club and a third from a quarter of Public Works Department. The CAG further points out that for combating modern day cyber crime; Assam Cyber Crime Investigation Lab was set up in October, 2013. But the lab remained no-functional till December, 2014 due to the primary requirement of a broadband connection, shortage of equipment; skilled manpower and separate automated power back up. Not just the lack of basic human facilities, the CAG has also pointed out that 26% of weapons and same percentage of ammunition with the state police force are obsolete. Besides, its existing analog communication system is also vulnerable to easy interception. The CAG states that the objective of establishing the Counter Insurgency and anti-Terrorist Training Schools (CIAT) has not been achieved as the 4,769 personnel, who completed training at these schools, were not trained in night training, underground firing and jungle warfare.
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March - 31 
Statements of a Deputy Superintendent (DSP) of National Investigation Agency (NIA) and a Sub Divisional Police Officer of Manipur State Police were recorded on March 31, as a part of the prosecution witness deposition in the ongoing trial of UNLF lea
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Statements of a Deputy Superintendent (DSP) of National Investigation Agency (NIA) and a Sub Divisional Police Officer of Manipur State Police were recorded on March 31, as a part of the prosecution witness deposition in the ongoing trial of UNLF leader RK Meghen alias Sanayaima and his associates at the NIA Special Court at Guwahati, reports Kanglaonline.
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March - 31 
Suspected GNLA militants, on March 31, triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), narrowly missing a three-vehicle convoy of Border Security Force (BSF), at Kherapara in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The attack was in ret
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Suspected GNLA militants, on March 31, triggered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), narrowly missing a three-vehicle convoy of Border Security Force (BSF), at Kherapara in West Garo Hills District, reports The Shillong Times. The attack was in retaliation against the killing of GNLA ‘commander’. Media Officer of Meghalaya Police claimed that the GNLA’s Hadeo Ch Momin Group was involved in the IED attack. After the incident, a bomb disposal team from Tura rushed to the spot and identified a circuit used in the IED along with remnants of gelatin explosive materials.
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March - 31 
The Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants, on March 31 exploded a grenade at the residential gate of a businessman identified as Thokchom Dojendro alias Dro, at Kyamgei Lairam Wangma in Imphal East District.
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The Sangai Express reports that unidentified militants, on March 31 exploded a grenade at the residential gate of a businessman identified as Thokchom Dojendro alias Dro, at Kyamgei Lairam Wangma in Imphal East District.
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March - 31 
The Supreme Court on March 31 pulled up Dispur for "dragging its feet" on the massive influx of illegal migrants by not showing the seriousness with which the matter needs to be dealt with, reports The Telegraph. A bench of Justice Ranjan Gogoi and J
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The Supreme Court on March 31 pulled up Dispur for "dragging its feet" on the massive influx of illegal migrants by not showing the seriousness with which the matter needs to be dealt with, reports The Telegraph. A bench of Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice R.F. Nariman directed the State Chief Secretary, Jitesh Khosla, to file a fresh affidavit to explain the measures taken by the Assam government like setting up of task forces to prevent infiltration from across the border. The court also asked the nodal officer of Assam to file a separate affidavit on the status of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
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March - 31 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) have alerted security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir including the Police that the militants could try to take advantages of floods and ongoing heavy rains to infiltrate into Jammu
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Intelligence Bureau (IB) have alerted security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir including the Police that the militants could try to take advantages of floods and ongoing heavy rains to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in the State and called for more intensified vigil during the disturbed weather conditions, reports Daily Excelsior on April 1. Official sources said “There have been reports that the militants could take the route of Nullahs along the IB and snow clad mountains to infiltrate into this side when it was raining heavily almost in the entire State for past four to five days with no chances of improvement in weather conditions in next few days.’’
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March - 31 
Two Assam Rifles (AR) troopers, identified as Havildar NK Dolly and Havildar BN Kshetri, were killed and another trooper, identified as Rifleman GD Shastra, was wounded, and an unidentified Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant was killed in an enco
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Two Assam Rifles (AR) troopers, identified as Havildar NK Dolly and Havildar BN Kshetri, were killed and another trooper, identified as Rifleman GD Shastra, was wounded, and an unidentified Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) militant was killed in an encounter on March 31, at a place between Kamjong and Kongkan villages in Ukhrul District, reports The Sangai Express. The suspected militants exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) before they rained bullets on the troops. Two IEDs were recovered during the search by Security Forces (SFs). Times of India further adds that Kamjong and its surrounding areas, which border Myanmar, have been witnessing frequent gun battles between SFs and rebels over the last few years.
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March - 31 
An unidentified armed assailant who had been injured in a purported encounter with the Police in Khuda Ki Basti area of Surjani Town succumbed to his injuries on March 31, reports The News.
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An unidentified armed assailant who had been injured in a purported encounter with the Police in Khuda Ki Basti area of Surjani Town succumbed to his injuries on March 31, reports The News.
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March - 31 
Four condemned prisoners were hanged in jails in Attock, Mianwali, Sargodha and Rawalpindi Districts on March 31, reported Daily Times. In Sargodha Central Jail prisoner Mohammad Riaz was hanged. Riaz He was convicted of killing a man in 2000 during
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Four condemned prisoners were hanged in jails in Attock, Mianwali, Sargodha and Rawalpindi Districts on March 31, reported Daily Times. In Sargodha Central Jail prisoner Mohammad Riaz was hanged. Riaz He was convicted of killing a man in 2000 during a robbery. He was awarded death penalty by a Rawalpindi anti-terrorism court. He had been sentenced under the Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA). Another death row prisoner, identified as Akramul Haq, who was convicted for kidnapping a three-year-old girl, was hanged till death in Attock Jail. Separate cases of kidnapping for ransom and terrorism were registered against Haq in Police Station of Fateh Jang tehsil (revenue unit) headquarters of Attock District. One Mohammad Ameen, who was convicted for killing a person over personal enmity, was hanged in Rawalpindi Central Jail, also known as Adiala Jail. Another convict, Hubdar Shah, was hanged till death in Mianwali Central Jail. He was awarded death sentence for killing two persons in 2000.
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March - 31 
The 12th phase of repatriation of IDPs to South Waziristan Agency (SWA) was completed on March 31, reports The Express Tribune. At least 630 families were sent back home in the final leg. Between March 16 and March 31, a total of 4,800 families were
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The 12th phase of repatriation of IDPs to South Waziristan Agency (SWA) was completed on March 31, reports The Express Tribune. At least 630 families were sent back home in the final leg. Between March 16 and March 31, a total of 4,800 families were repatriated. The families have returned to 14 villages of Sarwakai and Sararogha tehsil of SWA. Kur Qila, the SFs check post where IDPs return from, was under strict monitoring by the law enforcement agencies. Political and military officials were also present on the occasion.
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March - 31 
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh Police claimed to have killed two ‘militants’ affiliated with the Khan Zaman Mehsud gang in an encounter near Toori Bangash Chowk of Orangi Town on March 31, reports The News. Police found heavy wea
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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of the Sindh Police claimed to have killed two ‘militants’ affiliated with the Khan Zaman Mehsud gang in an encounter near Toori Bangash Chowk of Orangi Town on March 31, reports The News. Police found heavy weapons, explosives, a motorcycle-borne improvised explosive device and live ammunition from the militants’ hideout.
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March - 31 
The Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) on March 31 staged a rally, Harmain Sharifain March, from Safari Park to the NIPA traffic intersection in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town of Karachi to express solidarity with Saudi Arabia and praised the Government as well as the arme
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The Jama'at-ud-Dawa (JuD) on March 31 staged a rally, Harmain Sharifain March, from Safari Park to the NIPA traffic intersection in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town of Karachi to express solidarity with Saudi Arabia and praised the Government as well as the armed forces for pledging support for the brother Islamic country, reports Dawn. Speakers paid tribute to the Pakistan army and termed it the “army of Islam”. The chief of the JuD’s Karachi Chapter, Dr Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi, said on the occasion that Saudi Arabia was the spiritual centre of the Muslim world and every Muslim considered its protection his obligation. He said the uprising in Yemen was a conspiracy against Harmain Sharifain (Two Holy Mosques). He recalled that Saudi Arabia had always sided with Pakistan and now the entire Pakistani nation was ready to sacrifice everything for their Islamic brethren. He suggested Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif convene a summit of Muslim rulers in Islamabad to chalk out a strategy to deal with the situation. Other speakers observed that the present situation in Yemen was the outcome of the conspiracies of anti-Islam forces. Such forces were using Yemen to tighten the noose around Saudi Arabia to harm the spiritual centre of the Muslim world, they added.
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March - 31 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a leader of a peace committee in Tank area of Tank District and injured two others on March 31, reports Daily Times. According to Police, peace committee leader Sherpao Mehsud was on his way from Kot Azam to Tank whe
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a leader of a peace committee in Tank area of Tank District and injured two others on March 31, reports Daily Times. According to Police, peace committee leader Sherpao Mehsud was on his way from Kot Azam to Tank when the assailants attackers ambushed his vehicle in the limits of Gomal Police Station, killing him on the spot. Two of his associates also sustained injuries.
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March - 31 
Nepali Congress (NC) Vice President Ram Chandra Poudel speaking at a training programme of NC leaders and cadres in Myagdi District on March 31 said that the demonstration of sticks on the streets by the cadres of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Mao
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Nepali Congress (NC) Vice President Ram Chandra Poudel speaking at a training programme of NC leaders and cadres in Myagdi District on March 31 said that the demonstration of sticks on the streets by the cadres of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M)-led 30-party opposition alliance will not write the Constitution, reports Kantipur Online. Poudel said “Mere show of sticks won’t affect the sovereign Constitution Assembly (CA). We will write constitution as per people’s mandate. CA has now entered into a tunnel of process and it will step at people’s door only with a Constitution in its hand.”
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March - 31 
Police in Chittagong District in an overnight drive arrested eight activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from different parts of the District for their alleged involvement in subversive activities, reports The Independent.
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Police in Chittagong District in an overnight drive arrested eight activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from different parts of the District for their alleged involvement in subversive activities, reports The Independent.
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March - 31 
The newly-appointed Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Krishantha de Silva said that Sri Lanka Army has not withdrawn the troops or camps in the North, reports Colombo Page on April 1. In an interview, the Army Commander has stressed that saf
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The newly-appointed Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Krishantha de Silva said that Sri Lanka Army has not withdrawn the troops or camps in the North, reports Colombo Page on April 1. In an interview, the Army Commander has stressed that safeguarding territorial sovereignty was of paramount importance and assured to take all measures to prevent the resurgence of militancy in the North. The Commander added that the President, who is Commander-In-Chief, and he, himself are committed to achieving national security. He assured that no military camps have been withdrawn to release land to the original owners in the North and East. Speaking of the reports that the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is trying to make a comeback, the Army Commander said the Security Forces (SFs) are extremely alert and watching the situation "very carefully". "There will be zero tolerance of any acts of terror," he emphasized.
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March - 31 
Three Sri Lankan Navy personnel, including two officers, have been arrested by the Police under the anti-terrorism Act for the alleged murder of a popular Tamil lawmaker in 2006 that had been blamed on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), rep
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Three Sri Lankan Navy personnel, including two officers, have been arrested by the Police under the anti-terrorism Act for the alleged murder of a popular Tamil lawmaker in 2006 that had been blamed on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), reported The Times of India. Police spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ruwan Gunasekara said on March 31 that the three men are suspected in the killing of Nadaraja Raviraj, who was shot dead in his car in November 2006 during the country's civil war. A former mayor of Jaffna and a lawyer by profession, Raviraj openly spoke out against the conflict between the military and LTTE in the country’s North and East. The Government of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa blamed the killing on the now-defeated LTTE, but Raviraj's supporters suspected a government hand.
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*Data till , May 08, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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