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May - 1 
According to official sources, a 'commander' and three women dalam (squad) members of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI (ML), surrendered in Warangal, on May 1.
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According to official sources, a 'commander' and three women dalam (squad) members of the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist party of India (Marxist-Leninist) CPI (ML), surrendered in Warangal, on May 1.
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May - 1 
In the second incident, barely minutes after the first, in Dibrugarh town, a ruling Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) activist, a security force personnel and another person were killed when suspected ULFA terrorists fired upon an AGP office. A massive manhun
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In the second incident, barely minutes after the first, in Dibrugarh town, a ruling Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) activist, a security force personnel and another person were killed when suspected ULFA terrorists fired upon an AGP office. A massive manhunt has been launched to nab the terrorists involved in the incidents.
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May - 1 
Intelligence reports said a group of 12 ULFA terrorists, belonging to the action group of the outfit, have taken shelter at Kolajan area in Sector-D of the Assam-Nagaland border.
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Intelligence reports said a group of 12 ULFA terrorists, belonging to the action group of the outfit, have taken shelter at Kolajan area in Sector-D of the Assam-Nagaland border.
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May - 1 
On May 1, police claimed they had unearthed an illegal bomb-manufacturing factory at Bargaon village in left-wing extremist-affected Nawada district. Police also recovered 175 bombs, some arms and a large quantity of bomb-manufacturing material.
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On May 1, police claimed they had unearthed an illegal bomb-manufacturing factory at Bargaon village in left-wing extremist-affected Nawada district. Police also recovered 175 bombs, some arms and a large quantity of bomb-manufacturing material.
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May - 1 
On May 1, the general secretary of the State unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jayanta Dutta and four others were killed and nine others injured by terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in two separate attacks. Dutta was al
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On May 1, the general secretary of the State unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jayanta Dutta and four others were killed and nine others injured by terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) in two separate attacks. Dutta was also the candidate for Dibrugarh constituency in the forthcoming State Legislative Assembly elections. In the first incident, Dutta was shot at by hiding ULFA terrorists as he entered his election office in Dibrugarh town. Also killed in the attack were the Dibrugarh the district BJP secretary and another party worker. Nine others were injured.
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On the Intervening night of May 1/2, suspected ULFA terrorists fired shots at the Election Campaign Office of the Congress party at Ghagrapar Chowk in Nalbari district. The office and a nearby tea-stall were completely destroyed. The owner of the tea
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On the Intervening night of May 1/2, suspected ULFA terrorists fired shots at the Election Campaign Office of the Congress party at Ghagrapar Chowk in Nalbari district. The office and a nearby tea-stall were completely destroyed. The owner of the tea stall was also killed in the attack.
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Reacting to the US State Department's annual report on global terrorism, the External Affairs Ministry, on May 1, made out a strong case against the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). The Ministry said several countries have already designated the LeT a terroris
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Reacting to the US State Department's annual report on global terrorism, the External Affairs Ministry, on May 1, made out a strong case against the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). The Ministry said several countries have already designated the LeT a terrorist organization. The activities of the LeT, as also the statements of its leaders, leave no doubt of the terrorist credential of the outfit.
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According to official sources two bomb blasts were reported in Phookaliyan village near the Sialkot working boundary, on May 1. Sources added that the blasts occurred near a Chenab Rangers post. However, no losses of life or injuries were known immed
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According to official sources two bomb blasts were reported in Phookaliyan village near the Sialkot working boundary, on May 1. Sources added that the blasts occurred near a Chenab Rangers post. However, no losses of life or injuries were known immediately.
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Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) spokesperson Amiruddin Mughal, in a statement released from Muzaffarabad, on May 1, dismissed the US State Department report on global terrorism as a 'flimsy' document directed against "Islamic movements struggling against
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Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) spokesperson Amiruddin Mughal, in a statement released from Muzaffarabad, on May 1, dismissed the US State Department report on global terrorism as a 'flimsy' document directed against "Islamic movements struggling against the forces of tyranny". The outfit, which has been mentioned in the "Patterns of Global Terrorism" report for the year 2000 released by the US State Department on the same day, said the US "itself was the biggest terrorist and was patronizing terrorism across the globe". He said, "Washington is backing India's terrorism in Kashmir, Israel's terrorism in Palestine, Russia's terrorism in Chechniya and Serbia's terrorism in Bosnia". The spokesman added that if the United States was concerned about peace in South Asia, it must ask India to grant right of self-determination to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolutions. Meanwhile, the government chose to withhold its reaction to the US report on terrorism, which has also said that Pakistan had increased support to the Taliban and was providing assistance to terrorist groups active in Jammu and Kashmir. The report has not added any new names to the list of terrorist organizations operating from Pakistan. A foreign ministry official said in Islamabad, on May 1, "We have seen this report in a section of the press only and we will comment on it, possibly through a formal statement on Wednesday, once we have gone through the actual report".
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May - 1 
Security force personnel seized a land mine from the Jangora post near Kachhi Mand village, also on May 1.
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Security force personnel seized a land mine from the Jangora post near Kachhi Mand village, also on May 1.
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The Rangers recovered and defused two bombs in Phookaliyan village, also on May 1.
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The Rangers recovered and defused two bombs in Phookaliyan village, also on May 1.
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On May 1, police arrested one person in connection with the April 14-bomb blast in Dhaka in which eight persons were killed. Police have so far arrested four people in connection with the blast.
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On May 1, police arrested one person in connection with the April 14-bomb blast in Dhaka in which eight persons were killed. Police have so far arrested four people in connection with the blast.
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga, in a satellite address to the people of Jaffna, on May 1, said her government has not given up efforts to find a political solution to the protracted ethnic conflict in the country. She said talks with the Liberation
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President Chandrika Kumaratunga, in a satellite address to the people of Jaffna, on May 1, said her government has not given up efforts to find a political solution to the protracted ethnic conflict in the country. She said talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels have been delayed as the latter came up with, and insisted on, fresh demands, and added she will ‘explore all avenues to induce the LTTE to come to talks.’
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May - 1 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in a statement from its headquarters in the Wanni, on May 1, accused the government of ‘undermining the peace process’. The LTTE said the government had, by conducting the now abandoned Operation Agni Khiel
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in a statement from its headquarters in the Wanni, on May 1, accused the government of ‘undermining the peace process’. The LTTE said the government had, by conducting the now abandoned Operation Agni Khiela, "seriously jeopardised the Norwegian peace initiative."
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A two-member team of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) arrived in New Delhi on May 2 for a meeting with K C Pant today, on May 3. They are likely to hand over a letter from party president Shabir Shah to Pant seeking clarificatio
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A two-member team of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) arrived in New Delhi on May 2 for a meeting with K C Pant today, on May 3. They are likely to hand over a letter from party president Shabir Shah to Pant seeking clarification over four issues, which includes the status of Pakistan vis-à-vis the talks on Kashmir issue. The three-page letter says until all the three parties sat together across the table, there could not be lasting solution to the Kashmir issue.
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May - 2 
According to official sources in Ganderbal, security force personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation at the Khan Haran hamlet, in Gund-e-Rehman, after receiving information that approximately 14 terrorists of five outfits were in a meeting at
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According to official sources in Ganderbal, security force personnel launched a cordon-and-search operation at the Khan Haran hamlet, in Gund-e-Rehman, after receiving information that approximately 14 terrorists of five outfits were in a meeting at a hideout. Consequent to an encounter, news sources reported that terrorists of the Al-Badr outfit managed to escape but terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and LeT are still in the hideout.
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May - 2 
According to official sources, five Babbar Khalsa terrorists were arrested in Nabepur village, Gurdaspur district, on May 2. A large quantity of sophisticated arms, including AKs and explosives, including RDX and PETN, was recovered from them. Beside
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According to official sources, five Babbar Khalsa terrorists were arrested in Nabepur village, Gurdaspur district, on May 2. A large quantity of sophisticated arms, including AKs and explosives, including RDX and PETN, was recovered from them. Besides, sedatives having Pakistan drug registration numbers were also recovered. Police said the arrests foiled a conspiracy by foreign-based terrorists to revive terrorism in Punjab. The State police chief told newsmen that the arrests followed intelligence reports that a newly raised Babbar Khalsa group enjoying patronage of top terrorist coordinators based in Pakistan, Germany and United Kingdom was organising major acts of violence. He said Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was of late not only trying to activate the Punjab borders for sending arms and explosive supplies for terrorists but also for pan-Islamic ventures. Interrogation of terrorists revealed that foreign -based militant coordinators were attempting to build the infrastructure for militant ventures in the State. Interrogation also revealed that several youth had in the past been lured to reach Thailand, Nepal and Singapore to be further shifted to Pakistan.
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May - 2 
According to police sources, Uma Phukan, a candidate for the Barhampur constituency in Nalbari district has been asked by the ULFA to pay a ransom amount of Rs five lakh since ‘he had not obtained permission from the outfit to contest the polls’.
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According to police sources, Uma Phukan, a candidate for the Barhampur constituency in Nalbari district has been asked by the ULFA to pay a ransom amount of Rs five lakh since ‘he had not obtained permission from the outfit to contest the polls’.
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May - 2 
Eight persons were abducted by terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on May 2 in separate incidents in two different areas. One of them was killed while in captivity while six others returned safely and the whereabouts of another hostage remained u
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Eight persons were abducted by terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) on May 2 in separate incidents in two different areas. One of them was killed while in captivity while six others returned safely and the whereabouts of another hostage remained uncertain.
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May - 2 
In a separate incident, on May 2, an AGP activist was killed as unidentified terrorists in Rangiya attacked the vehicle belonging to a Samajwadi party candidate in the ensuing State Assembly polls. The candidate was not in the vehicle at the time of
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In a separate incident, on May 2, an AGP activist was killed as unidentified terrorists in Rangiya attacked the vehicle belonging to a Samajwadi party candidate in the ensuing State Assembly polls. The candidate was not in the vehicle at the time of the attack. Police recovered five empty cases of AK-56 rifle and four empty cases of 9 mm Pistol from the scene of encounter.
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May - 2 
In another incident, six persons were abducted by another group of Lashkar terrorists from their houses in the Sheen Dara village, Poonch, on May 2. Sources said the civilians, all of whom were taken to a forest area were later released unharmed.
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In another incident, six persons were abducted by another group of Lashkar terrorists from their houses in the Sheen Dara village, Poonch, on May 2. Sources said the civilians, all of whom were taken to a forest area were later released unharmed.
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May - 2 
In another raid by security forces, some arms and ammunition were recovered from the Kalsian village in Rajouri district on May 2. Some arms and ammunition were seized from Buchwali in the Darhal area.
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In another raid by security forces, some arms and ammunition were recovered from the Kalsian village in Rajouri district on May 2. Some arms and ammunition were seized from Buchwali in the Darhal area.
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May - 2 
India and Poland are set to sign an agreement to cooperate in combating international terrorism and organised crime. The Union Cabinet, on May 2, gave its approval for the agreement under which both the countries will exchange data on criminals engag
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India and Poland are set to sign an agreement to cooperate in combating international terrorism and organised crime. The Union Cabinet, on May 2, gave its approval for the agreement under which both the countries will exchange data on criminals engaged in terrorism and organised crime. India has already signed similar agreements with Russia, Bulgaria, Romania, Egypt, Oman, China and Italy.
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May - 2 
Official sources said two civilians were abducted from Surankote on May 2. The body of one of them was recovered later by security force personnel while the other remained untraced.
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Official sources said two civilians were abducted from Surankote on May 2. The body of one of them was recovered later by security force personnel while the other remained untraced.
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May - 2 
On May 2, a group of 20 terrorists of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) abducted the gaoburha (village elder) and two others from Gabhoru Konwar village under Mariani police station, in Assam. The terrorists have demanded Rs 20 lakh f
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On May 2, a group of 20 terrorists of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) abducted the gaoburha (village elder) and two others from Gabhoru Konwar village under Mariani police station, in Assam. The terrorists have demanded Rs 20 lakh for the release of the three abducted persons.
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May - 2 
On May 2, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said it was not sending any letter to the Union Government's Jammu and Kashmir negotiator K C Pant on its response to the offer for unconditional talks. The APHC said it would not engage in any 'us
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On May 2, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said it was not sending any letter to the Union Government's Jammu and Kashmir negotiator K C Pant on its response to the offer for unconditional talks. The APHC said it would not engage in any 'useless formalities'. Reacting to reports that Pant had reserved his comments on the APHC's preconditions pending a formal response, APHC chairman Abdul Gani Bhat said, "We have not sent any letter nor do we intend to send one... I do not think a formal letter is necessary."
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May - 2 
On May 2, the Amy claimed it recovered some arms and ammunition during search operations in the border areas of Nagaon and Karbi Anglong district.
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On May 2, the Amy claimed it recovered some arms and ammunition during search operations in the border areas of Nagaon and Karbi Anglong district.
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May - 2 
On May 2, the finance secretary of Raniganj regional unit of the ruling Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and another AGP activist were killed and another AGP man seriously injured in an attack by suspected terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (U
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On May 2, the finance secretary of Raniganj regional unit of the ruling Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and another AGP activist were killed and another AGP man seriously injured in an attack by suspected terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) on an AGP's election office at Raniganj in Bilasipara.
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May - 2 
On May 2, three terrorists of the Peoples Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLF-M) were arrested by a special team from West and South Garo Hills police in the forests of South Garo Hills.
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On May 2, three terrorists of the Peoples Liberation Front of Meghalaya (PLF-M) were arrested by a special team from West and South Garo Hills police in the forests of South Garo Hills.
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May - 2 
On May 2, Union Communications Minister and Lok Janshakti chief Ram Vilas Paswan, while releasing his party’s manifesto in Guwahati, reportedly said, "‘Unconditional’ talks should be held with the insurgent outfits of the north eastern region to end
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On May 2, Union Communications Minister and Lok Janshakti chief Ram Vilas Paswan, while releasing his party’s manifesto in Guwahati, reportedly said, "‘Unconditional’ talks should be held with the insurgent outfits of the north eastern region to end the vexed problem".
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May - 2 
Police identified the hideout of unidentified terrorists at the Rangabed forest area in Mandi sector on May 2. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the hideout. No arrests have, however, been.
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Police identified the hideout of unidentified terrorists at the Rangabed forest area in Mandi sector on May 2. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the hideout. No arrests have, however, been.
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May - 2 
Reports from Kupwara indicate that unidentified terrorists abducted and killed one person at the Kakroosa village on May 2.
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Reports from Kupwara indicate that unidentified terrorists abducted and killed one person at the Kakroosa village on May 2.
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May - 2 
Senior Communist party leader from Kashmir, Mohammed Yusuf Tarigami criticised the Union government's initiatives and said the impact of the initiative of cease-fire was gradually dwindling because of a policy of drift and dithering. Critisising the
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Senior Communist party leader from Kashmir, Mohammed Yusuf Tarigami criticised the Union government's initiatives and said the impact of the initiative of cease-fire was gradually dwindling because of a policy of drift and dithering. Critisising the APHC, he said it was not the only shade of opinion in the State and there were other groups which "will also come forward at an appropriate time."
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May - 2 
State police chief Hare Krishna Deka, on May 2, said he was going to rearrange the security of all the 927 contesting candidates and would deploy trained commandos with better arms for the security of the vulnerable candidates.’
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State police chief Hare Krishna Deka, on May 2, said he was going to rearrange the security of all the 927 contesting candidates and would deploy trained commandos with better arms for the security of the vulnerable candidates.’
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May - 2 
The Border Security Force (BSF) killed an infiltrator, suspected to be a Pakistani national, at Korotona Khurd village in RS Pura sector, on May 2.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) killed an infiltrator, suspected to be a Pakistani national, at Korotona Khurd village in RS Pura sector, on May 2.
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May - 2 
Unidentified terrorists also reportedly killed a counter-insurgent at the Shopian area in Pulwama on May 2.
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Unidentified terrorists also reportedly killed a counter-insurgent at the Shopian area in Pulwama on May 2.
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May - 2 
Unidentified terrorists killed one person at Badami Bagh in Baramulla.
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Unidentified terrorists killed one person at Badami Bagh in Baramulla.
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May - 2 
According to Pakistani news sources, the Federal government has directed all Provinces to implement in letter and spirit the restrictions imposed on Jihadi organizations and also provide recommendations regarding further steps required to control mil
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According to Pakistani news sources, the Federal government has directed all Provinces to implement in letter and spirit the restrictions imposed on Jihadi organizations and also provide recommendations regarding further steps required to control militancy in Pakistan. Sources quoting Federal Government officials said the latter had stopped all security agencies from issuing permits, including arms licenses, to various terrorist organizations. Directives are also reportedly issued to Provincial governments to strictly implement the ban on display of weapons by these organizations. The terrorist outfits have also been barred from bringing arms and ammunition into Pakistan from across the Line of Control (LoC). The Jihadi outfits, said sources, had been stopped from setting up camps to raise funds and donations and had also been asked to close down their recruitment centres.
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May - 2 
Pakistan, on May 2, dismissed the US allegations that it’s support to the Taliban regime and terrorist organisations active in Jammu and Kashmir was increasing. A Foreign Ministry statement released from Islamabad said the charges made in the US Stat
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Pakistan, on May 2, dismissed the US allegations that it’s support to the Taliban regime and terrorist organisations active in Jammu and Kashmir was increasing. A Foreign Ministry statement released from Islamabad said the charges made in the US State Department’s report on terrorism were "flawed and contained glaring omissions and contradictions". The statement said Pakistan was opposed to terrorism in all its forms and was committed to carry out its obligations arising from all the ten international conventions on terrorism to which Pakistan was a party. While criticising the report it added, "The armed resistance of the Kashmiri people to Indian rule is a consequence of India's denial of the right to self-determination and repression of peaceful political activity and cannot legally or morally be equated with terrorism". The statement also said the US report failed to take cognisance of "Indian state terrorism in occupied Kashmir where Indian armed forces continued to massacre civilians seeking their fundamental right to self-determination and freedom from alien occupation".
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May - 2 
The Sri Lankan Army said, on May 2, a female cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed by troops in the Vilakkvittakulam general area, Vavuniya. In another incident, a soldier on a reconnaissance mission was killed in a confront
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The Sri Lankan Army said, on May 2, a female cadre of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed by troops in the Vilakkvittakulam general area, Vavuniya. In another incident, a soldier on a reconnaissance mission was killed in a confrontation with LTTE rebels, also on May 2, in the Vannankulam general area.
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May - 3 
According to a senior police official, on May 3, four personnel of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) were suspended in connection with the custodial death of a terrorist at Kalyanpur in West Tripura district on April 30.
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According to a senior police official, on May 3, four personnel of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR) were suspended in connection with the custodial death of a terrorist at Kalyanpur in West Tripura district on April 30.
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May - 3 May - 4
An Afghan mercenary who was an ‘area commander’ of the Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter near Udarian in Rajouri district, on May 4. A security force (SF) personnel, too, was killed in the encounter while two others were injured in the
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An Afghan mercenary who was an ‘area commander’ of the Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter near Udarian in Rajouri district, on May 4. A security force (SF) personnel, too, was killed in the encounter while two others were injured in the operation. The encounter occurred when SF personnel launched search operations in the area after an encounter on May 3, in which four Lashkar mercenaries were killed and some more reportedly escaped. While two of the mercenaries killed in the May 3-encounter have been identified as residents of Pakistan controlled Kashmir, the third and fourth have been identified as Pakistani and Afghan nationals respectively.
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May - 3 
On May 3, Assam Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha, speaking to press persons, called upon the people of the State to ‘defy’ the ULFA, and ‘respond by exercising franchise in the May 10 Assembly polls’. Urging the masses not to be overawed by ULFA’s hi
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On May 3, Assam Governor Lt Gen (Retd) S K Sinha, speaking to press persons, called upon the people of the State to ‘defy’ the ULFA, and ‘respond by exercising franchise in the May 10 Assembly polls’. Urging the masses not to be overawed by ULFA’s hit-and-run tactics, the Governor assured, to contain violence in the State by militants, surface-and-air surveillance would be carried out by additional security forces. The Governor appreciated the role of the Unified Command Structure (UCS) and said, "Had it not been for the UCS, Assam today would have gone the Kashmir way." The Ggovernor also visited Nalbari to take stock of the law and order situation.
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May - 3 
On May 3, police in Tura arrested three persons from Hawakhana while they were distributing pamphlets of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan. According to police, these pamphlets could have led to communal tension between different comm
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On May 3, police in Tura arrested three persons from Hawakhana while they were distributing pamphlets of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan. According to police, these pamphlets could have led to communal tension between different communities in the area.
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May - 3 
On May 3, the Gujarat State government demanded that the Union Home Ministry immediately ban the anti-national activities of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Gujarat and other States. State Minister for Home Haren Pandya said, in Gand
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On May 3, the Gujarat State government demanded that the Union Home Ministry immediately ban the anti-national activities of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Gujarat and other States. State Minister for Home Haren Pandya said, in Gandhinagar, the Gujarat government had already written a letter to Union Home Minister L K Advani in this connection. He said, since 1977 it was found that the SIMI was involved in anti-national activities and was fomenting religious strife between two communities. He claimed that even the Muslim community was also against this organisation and wanted a ban on it.
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May - 3 
On May 3, three terrorists of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested during a search operation in Yumnam Khunou under Heingang police station. Police, acting on a tip off regarding the presence of PLA terrorists in the area to extort money
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On May 3, three terrorists of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) were arrested during a search operation in Yumnam Khunou under Heingang police station. Police, acting on a tip off regarding the presence of PLA terrorists in the area to extort money from the officials of the state government departments, had launched the search operation. Some other terrorists of the group managed to escape.
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May - 3 
On May 3, three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists, including the Imphal district commander of the outfit, were arrested in Imphal after a brief encounter. Other terrorists of the group, however, managed to escape. A large number of a
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On May 3, three United National Liberation Front (UNLF) terrorists, including the Imphal district commander of the outfit, were arrested in Imphal after a brief encounter. Other terrorists of the group, however, managed to escape. A large number of arms and ammunition were also recovered from the terrorists.
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May - 3 
On May 3, Union Home Minister, L K Advani told press reporters that the recent spate of attacks on the AGP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates and the subsequent reaction of the Congress party to these incidents confirmed his suspicion of an
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On May 3, Union Home Minister, L K Advani told press reporters that the recent spate of attacks on the AGP and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates and the subsequent reaction of the Congress party to these incidents confirmed his suspicion of an understanding between the Congress and the ULFA.
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May - 3 
On the night of May 3, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Gadole in Anantnag district.
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On the night of May 3, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Gadole in Anantnag district.
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May - 3 May - 4
Security force personnel in Muzaffarabad have arrested 10 persons, most of them Afghan labourers, for their alleged role in the blast at the Bella Noor Shah locality on May 3. Meanwhile, the death toll in the blast increased to two as another pers
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Security force personnel in Muzaffarabad have arrested 10 persons, most of them Afghan labourers, for their alleged role in the blast at the Bella Noor Shah locality on May 3. Meanwhile, the death toll in the blast increased to two as another person succumbed to his injuries on May4.
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May - 3 
Tehrik-ul-Mujahideen ‘commander’ Sheikh Jameelur Rehman, in a statement issued from Islamabad, on May 3, termed the US State Department report on terrorism as being "based on prejudice and devoid of facts". While pointing out that the report represen
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Tehrik-ul-Mujahideen ‘commander’ Sheikh Jameelur Rehman, in a statement issued from Islamabad, on May 3, termed the US State Department report on terrorism as being "based on prejudice and devoid of facts". While pointing out that the report represented a ‘conspiracy’ he added, "The Kashmir struggle is just and no internal or external conspiracy can stop the Mujahideen from liberating Kashmir".
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May - 3 
According to official sources, Maoist Insurgents attacked a vacant police post and destroyed documents and goods when police were away on patrol at a village in Gorkha district on May 3.
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According to official sources, Maoist Insurgents attacked a vacant police post and destroyed documents and goods when police were away on patrol at a village in Gorkha district on May 3.
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May - 4 
In another encounter in Srinagar, a Pakistani Lashkar mercenary and a SF personnel were killed. Two terrorists reportedly escaped from the scene of the encounter.
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In another encounter in Srinagar, a Pakistani Lashkar mercenary and a SF personnel were killed. Two terrorists reportedly escaped from the scene of the encounter.
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May - 4 
A second Pakistani mercenary, affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed, (JeM), was killed in another encounter at Chak-e-Sodal in Kupwara district. In the same district, a third Pakistani mercenary was killed in a separate encounter at Kakroosa.
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A second Pakistani mercenary, affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed, (JeM), was killed in another encounter at Chak-e-Sodal in Kupwara district. In the same district, a third Pakistani mercenary was killed in a separate encounter at Kakroosa.
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May - 4 
According to an official press release on May 4, security forces recovered a large cache of explosives at Moulali in Hyderabad and arrested two persons in this connection.
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According to an official press release on May 4, security forces recovered a large cache of explosives at Moulali in Hyderabad and arrested two persons in this connection.
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May - 4 
After the arrest of the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) chief Wassan Singh Zaffarwal, Punjab police are reportedly getting feelers from at least three other dreaded terrorists, including Pakistan-based KCF chief (Panjwar) Parmajit Singh Panjwar, for t
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After the arrest of the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) chief Wassan Singh Zaffarwal, Punjab police are reportedly getting feelers from at least three other dreaded terrorists, including Pakistan-based KCF chief (Panjwar) Parmajit Singh Panjwar, for their surrender. Though admitting that some terrorists settled abroad had sent feelers for their surrender, Punjab Director General of Police Sarabjit Singh refused to name them. However, the DGP said, "We may have some big names like Zaffarwal in our custody soon". He said Pakistan-based terrorists were totally shaken by Zaffarwal's arrest and were being pressured by the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to step up subversive activities in northern parts of the country. Media reports quoting intelligence sources said Punjwar, who is wanted in several cases including killings, had recently escaped from Pakistan and made contacts with some senior Punjab police officials.
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May - 4 
Army helicopters are being pressed into service for aerial surveillance of the insurgency-infested districts of the State. According to official sources, the lower Assam districts of Kamrup, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar and the upper Assam
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Army helicopters are being pressed into service for aerial surveillance of the insurgency-infested districts of the State. According to official sources, the lower Assam districts of Kamrup, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Kokrajhar and the upper Assam districts of Sibasagar, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia would be covered under this surveillance.
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May - 4 
In a pre-dawn operation launched in Kakwa area, Singjamei police station limits, security force personnel apprehended Saugaijam Bimalchand, ‘Finance Secretary’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on May 4. He was arrested earlier, too, in Novembe
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In a pre-dawn operation launched in Kakwa area, Singjamei police station limits, security force personnel apprehended Saugaijam Bimalchand, ‘Finance Secretary’ of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on May 4. He was arrested earlier, too, in November 2000, and subsequently released, after which he had re-joined the outfit.
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May - 4 
In another incident, on May 4, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) blasted an abandoned police station in Chandurthi village, East Godavari district. The police station was abandoned recently for its vulnerability to Naxalite attack.
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In another incident, on May 4, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) blasted an abandoned police station in Chandurthi village, East Godavari district. The police station was abandoned recently for its vulnerability to Naxalite attack.
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May - 4 
In another incident, two civilians were injured after stepping over a mine planted by unidentified terrorists at Amrohi, Kupwara.
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In another incident, two civilians were injured after stepping over a mine planted by unidentified terrorists at Amrohi, Kupwara.
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May - 4 
In Poonch district, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Doba Gali on May 4.
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In Poonch district, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Doba Gali on May 4.
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May - 4 
On May 4, Bijoy Mesh, leader of the Enigma unit of ULFA was killed in an unspecified place in Barpeta district. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from him.
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On May 4, Bijoy Mesh, leader of the Enigma unit of ULFA was killed in an unspecified place in Barpeta district. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from him.
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May - 4 
On May 4, George Fernandes, former Defence Minister and leader of the Samata Party, stated that "Assam holds the key to peace in the North east. Insurgents in the region look to Assam as their umbrella". He added that if peace were restored in Assam
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On May 4, George Fernandes, former Defence Minister and leader of the Samata Party, stated that "Assam holds the key to peace in the North east. Insurgents in the region look to Assam as their umbrella". He added that if peace were restored in Assam then it would be easy for other States also to go that way.
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May - 4 
On May 4, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] Janashakthi, killed a villager and assaulted an activist of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) at Ramlatchakkapet, Karimnagar district. The Naxalites al
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On May 4, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] Janashakthi, killed a villager and assaulted an activist of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) at Ramlatchakkapet, Karimnagar district. The Naxalites allegedly held them responsible for the recent encounter in which one of their activists was killed.
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May - 4 
On May 4, police in Delhi claimed to have arrested a terrorist of the Jammu and Kashmir Islamic Front (JKIF) suspected to have planted the explosive device in Connaught Place on May 2. The accused, Azad Ahmed Qureshi, when arrested was allegedly carr
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On May 4, police in Delhi claimed to have arrested a terrorist of the Jammu and Kashmir Islamic Front (JKIF) suspected to have planted the explosive device in Connaught Place on May 2. The accused, Azad Ahmed Qureshi, when arrested was allegedly carrying another explosive device, a pistol and hand grenades. Police sources suspect that he intended to carry out a series of explosions in the city.
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May - 4 
On May 4, SF personnel raided the residence of a ruling National Conference (NC) activist at Chak Arsala Khan in Baramulla district and recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, explosives and other equipment. The NC activist has been arrested. Me
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On May 4, SF personnel raided the residence of a ruling National Conference (NC) activist at Chak Arsala Khan in Baramulla district and recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, explosives and other equipment. The NC activist has been arrested. Meanwhile, a SF officer, who had sustained injuries in an encounter on May 2, succumbed to his injuries on May 4.
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May - 4 
On May 4, the Deendar Anjuman, an Islamic militant organisation which has been banned by the Union government for its unlawful activities, said it would challenge the decision in the court. It reiterated that it had no role in the serial bomb blasts
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On May 4, the Deendar Anjuman, an Islamic militant organisation which has been banned by the Union government for its unlawful activities, said it would challenge the decision in the court. It reiterated that it had no role in the serial bomb blasts in the churches in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Goa in May-July 2000. Deendar General secretary Syed Basha said: "The ban is imposed on us without any valid reasons. It is an attack on secular values for whose promotion our organisation has been working." Meanwhile, authorities investigating the activities of the outfit charged it with involvement in 21 cases of offences, including seven incidents of bomb blasts at places of worship between May and July 2000.
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May - 4 
On May 4, two brothers-in-law of ULFA Commander-in-Chief Paresh Baruah were abducted from their homes in village Pithaguri under Bihpuria police station. According to sources, both were abducted by unidentified persons in two vehicles. Police along w
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On May 4, two brothers-in-law of ULFA Commander-in-Chief Paresh Baruah were abducted from their homes in village Pithaguri under Bihpuria police station. According to sources, both were abducted by unidentified persons in two vehicles. Police along with the army have launched search operations for the missing persons.
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May - 4 
Police sources put the death toll in the May 3 attack on election office of the ruling Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) in Boguribari, Nalbari district, by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists at six. As reported earlier, three AGP act
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Police sources put the death toll in the May 3 attack on election office of the ruling Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) in Boguribari, Nalbari district, by suspected United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists at six. As reported earlier, three AGP activists were killed in the attack.
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May - 4 
A female Maoist insurgent dissenter has quit her squad, reports from Sindhuli said, on May 4. Her whereabouts are yet known. Subsequently, the insurgents ‘questioned’ the deserter’s parents and let them off after obtaining an assurance that they woul
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A female Maoist insurgent dissenter has quit her squad, reports from Sindhuli said, on May 4. Her whereabouts are yet known. Subsequently, the insurgents ‘questioned’ the deserter’s parents and let them off after obtaining an assurance that they would turn her in if they discovered her.
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May - 4 
In another incident on May 4 police raided a Maoist training camp in Yangfshila village in Morang district and recovered some arms and ammunition and documents.
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In another incident on May 4 police raided a Maoist training camp in Yangfshila village in Morang district and recovered some arms and ammunition and documents.
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May - 4 
Police raided a political training camp of the Maoist insurgents in Yangsila, near Biratnagar, bordering Dhankuta district, on May 4. Some country-made arms and documents were confiscated in the raid. Reports said more than 80 insurgents had gathered
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Police raided a political training camp of the Maoist insurgents in Yangsila, near Biratnagar, bordering Dhankuta district, on May 4. Some country-made arms and documents were confiscated in the raid. Reports said more than 80 insurgents had gathered at the camp, but did not specify if there was any exchange of fire. Reports also said the insurgents fled into the nearby jungle.
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May - 4 
Pro-Tamil sources said on May 4 that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) a total of 93 bodies of Sri Lankan troops killed in Operation Agni Khiela. Of these, 29 bodies were
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Pro-Tamil sources said on May 4 that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) a total of 93 bodies of Sri Lankan troops killed in Operation Agni Khiela. Of these, 29 bodies were those of troops killed in clashes on April 24. The rebels cremated several unidentifiable, decomposed bodies.
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May - 4 
US Secretary of State General Colin Powell, on May 4, during his meeting with the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar in Washington DC, urged both the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to stop fighting and enter i
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US Secretary of State General Colin Powell, on May 4, during his meeting with the Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar in Washington DC, urged both the Government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to stop fighting and enter into a peace process. While reaffirming the US rejection of a separate state and its policy of support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Sri Lanka, Powell expressed hope that a cessation of hostilities would be arranged soon. Powell also expressed support for Norway’s peace effort in the country.
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May - 5 
According to official sources, a 20-member group of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists have sneaked into the city in a bid to indulge in violence during the coming Assembly election.
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According to official sources, a 20-member group of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists have sneaked into the city in a bid to indulge in violence during the coming Assembly election.
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May - 5 
In a separate encounter, on May 5, an ULFA terrorist was killed at Sarthebari in Barpeta district. According to police sources, a group of ULFA terrorists was ordered to stop by a patrolling party, which resulted in an exchange of fire in which one o
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In a separate encounter, on May 5, an ULFA terrorist was killed at Sarthebari in Barpeta district. According to police sources, a group of ULFA terrorists was ordered to stop by a patrolling party, which resulted in an exchange of fire in which one of them was killed while the rest managed to escape.
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May - 5 
In a separate incident, on May 5, suspected terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) opened fired upon a public gathering organised by All Bodo Student’s Union (ABSU) and Bodo People’s Action Committee (BPAC) near Nigilaguri vil
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In a separate incident, on May 5, suspected terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) opened fired upon a public gathering organised by All Bodo Student’s Union (ABSU) and Bodo People’s Action Committee (BPAC) near Nigilaguri village in Kokrajhar district. However, the terrorists fled after police personnel present at the site retaliated and injured two of them.
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May - 5 
In another incident, on May 5, three Congress activists were killed when their car was ambushed by unidentified terrorists at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district.
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In another incident, on May 5, three Congress activists were killed when their car was ambushed by unidentified terrorists at Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district.
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May - 5 
In another incident, on May 5, unidentified terrorists killed an activist of the National Conference (NC) at Wurpach village. One rifle grenade was recovered from the spot of shootout.
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In another incident, on May 5, unidentified terrorists killed an activist of the National Conference (NC) at Wurpach village. One rifle grenade was recovered from the spot of shootout.
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May - 5 
In Yamoodas Shalipora in Kokernag area of south Kashmir, one Pakistani terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter.
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In Yamoodas Shalipora in Kokernag area of south Kashmir, one Pakistani terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter.
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May - 5 
On May 5, Andhra Pradesh Government notified the ban imposed by Union Government on the Deendar Anjuman for its ‘unlawful activities’. The State Government issued an order, reproducing the Central Government's April 28 notification banning the outfit
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On May 5, Andhra Pradesh Government notified the ban imposed by Union Government on the Deendar Anjuman for its ‘unlawful activities’. The State Government issued an order, reproducing the Central Government's April 28 notification banning the outfit under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, for having links with Pakistan and indulging in activities prejudicial to the country's security.
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May - 5 
On May 5, another Congress activist was shot and then hacked to death by unidentified terrorists at Chaygaon in Kamrup district. The identity of terrorists involved in the attack could not be ascertained. So far, 35 people have been killed and more t
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On May 5, another Congress activist was shot and then hacked to death by unidentified terrorists at Chaygaon in Kamrup district. The identity of terrorists involved in the attack could not be ascertained. So far, 35 people have been killed and more than 50 injured in continuing violence ahead of the May 10 State assembly elections.
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May - 5 
On May 5, four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed at Puthimari village in Barpeta district. The encounter took place after the army cordoned off the house in which a group of terrorists had taken shelter. In the ensuing exc
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On May 5, four United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists were killed at Puthimari village in Barpeta district. The encounter took place after the army cordoned off the house in which a group of terrorists had taken shelter. In the ensuing exchange of fire four terrorists were killed on the spot, while the rest managed to escape. Three AK-rifles, two Chinese grenades, seven magazines, 266 live cartridges and some Bhutanese currency notes were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists.
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May - 5 
On May 5, Gurcharan Singh Tohra, former president of the Sikh Gurudwara Prabandkak Commiittee (SGPC) urged the government to announce general amnesty for all those who had been blacklisted for their role in the terrorism in Punjab during the eighties
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On May 5, Gurcharan Singh Tohra, former president of the Sikh Gurudwara Prabandkak Commiittee (SGPC) urged the government to announce general amnesty for all those who had been blacklisted for their role in the terrorism in Punjab during the eighties. Terming this as the need of the hour, Tohra said, ‘Those involved in the Khalistan movement are not the only ones wishing to return, but there are people who had fled the country out of fear of the police or some other reasons. Now that the separatist movement has died down, the Indian Government should initiate a move to heal the wounds’.
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May - 5 
On May 5, Prime Minister A B Vajpayee, ruled out the possibility of a unilateral cease-fire with the terrorists in Assam. He added that a cease-fire could be announced only after some talks and some kind of agreement. Addressing a press conference at
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On May 5, Prime Minister A B Vajpayee, ruled out the possibility of a unilateral cease-fire with the terrorists in Assam. He added that a cease-fire could be announced only after some talks and some kind of agreement. Addressing a press conference at the Raj Bhawan (Residence of the Governor) in Guwahati, he said that talks are being held with some terrorist groups of the region, but the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) is not one of those. He also stated that there might be some understanding between the Congress party and the ULFA. However, he said that there is no need for instituting a formal enquiry into the allegation as "an internal probe is on and the truth would come out."
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May - 5 
On May 5, the British Home Secretary once again rejected the demand for lifting ban on the entry of the leader of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Amanullah Khan into Britain. Earlier, on April 11, 2001, the Secretary had directed that Amanu
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On May 5, the British Home Secretary once again rejected the demand for lifting ban on the entry of the leader of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Amanullah Khan into Britain. Earlier, on April 11, 2001, the Secretary had directed that Amanullah Khan should continue to be excluded from the United Kingdom on the grounds that his presence in the United Kingdom was not conducive to the public good for reasons of national security.
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May - 5 
On May 5, the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh State Legislative Assembly, Vidhan Sabha, accused the State government of patronising one of its Ministers allegedly involved in the activities of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) on the Indo-
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On May 5, the Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh State Legislative Assembly, Vidhan Sabha, accused the State government of patronising one of its Ministers allegedly involved in the activities of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) on the Indo-Nepal border. It also demanded an inquiry into the matter by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Opposition alleged that a State Minister allowed a truck loaded with RDX explosive after receiving pecuniary benefit. And the Minister later explained that the truck was loaded with sand instead of explosives. They also charged that the Minister had been frequently present in the Gorakhpur region along the Indo-Nepal border.
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May - 5 
On May 5, three persons, including two terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir were killed in separate incidents. In Koteranka area of Kandi, Rajouri, one terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist was killed and another seriously injured in an encoun
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On May 5, three persons, including two terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir were killed in separate incidents. In Koteranka area of Kandi, Rajouri, one terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist was killed and another seriously injured in an encounter. However, the injured terrorist reportedly managed to escape. One AK-47 rifle was recovered from the slain terrorist.
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May - 5 
On May 5, two activists of the Congress Party were killed and two others injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists at Sadhubagan Tea Estate in Sonitpur district. Further details were not available.
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On May 5, two activists of the Congress Party were killed and two others injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists at Sadhubagan Tea Estate in Sonitpur district. Further details were not available.
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May - 5 
On the night of May 5, a terrorist was killed and four others arrested after an encounter at Koteranka in Rajouri district. All five terrorists were members of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Security force (SF) sources said that they were a part of a t
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On the night of May 5, a terrorist was killed and four others arrested after an encounter at Koteranka in Rajouri district. All five terrorists were members of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Security force (SF) sources said that they were a part of a twelve-member group spotted in the area. A search and cordon operation has been launched for the other seven terrorists who had escaped earlier.
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May - 5 
On the night of May 5, an IED blast occurred on Srinagar-Baramulla highway near Pattan. However, no casualty is reported.
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On the night of May 5, an IED blast occurred on Srinagar-Baramulla highway near Pattan. However, no casualty is reported.
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May - 5 
Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling said that the possible presence of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in the State could not be ruled out. Speaking to newsmen in Gangtok on May 5, he said, ‘Our State is bordering Nepal. So there is a s
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Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling said that the possible presence of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in the State could not be ruled out. Speaking to newsmen in Gangtok on May 5, he said, ‘Our State is bordering Nepal. So there is a strong possibility of the presence of an ISI network inside Sikkim.’ Earlier also Chamling had stated that south Sikkim district's commercial town Jorethang, bordering West Bengal's Darjeeling, had increasingly emerged as a hub of ‘possible ISI activities’.
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May - 5 
Unidentified terrorists attacked a security forces’ Camp at Baghat-e-Kanipora in Srinagar. Security Forces retaliated forcing the terrorists to retreat without causing any damage.
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Unidentified terrorists attacked a security forces’ Camp at Baghat-e-Kanipora in Srinagar. Security Forces retaliated forcing the terrorists to retreat without causing any damage.
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May - 5 
On May 5, police recovered and later diffused a bomb in Kharotabad area in Quetta. Police sources said that the bomb was planted near a garbage dump.
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On May 5, police recovered and later diffused a bomb in Kharotabad area in Quetta. Police sources said that the bomb was planted near a garbage dump.
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May - 5 
The British Home Secretary, on May 5, rejected the demand for lifting of the ban on the entry of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Amanullah Khan into Britain. According to the Junior Home Office Minister, Barbara Roche, "On 11 April, a
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The British Home Secretary, on May 5, rejected the demand for lifting of the ban on the entry of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Amanullah Khan into Britain. According to the Junior Home Office Minister, Barbara Roche, "On 11 April, after completing a review of all the known circumstances of the case, the Secretary of State personally directed that Amanullah Khan should continue to be excluded from the United Kingdom on the grounds that his presence in the United Kingdom was not conducive to the public good for reasons of national security".
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May - 5 
According to official sources, five police commandos were killed and three others injured in a landmine explosion at Akkaraipattu in Ampara District on May 5. The commandos were clearing a main road of mines before allowing civilians to use the highw
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According to official sources, five police commandos were killed and three others injured in a landmine explosion at Akkaraipattu in Ampara District on May 5. The commandos were clearing a main road of mines before allowing civilians to use the highway.
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May - 5 
The Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported that a police personnel was killed and another injured when suspected rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on a patrol in the heart of Batticaloa town on May 5.
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The Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported that a police personnel was killed and another injured when suspected rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) opened fire on a patrol in the heart of Batticaloa town on May 5.
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May - 6 
In a similar incident, the body of another civilian, abducted from Chhajru Morha in Udhampur district by unidentified terrorists on May 5, was recovered from a nearby forest.
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In a similar incident, the body of another civilian, abducted from Chhajru Morha in Udhampur district by unidentified terrorists on May 5, was recovered from a nearby forest.
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May - 6 
In another incident, the body of a civilian, suspected to be a victim of terrorist violence, was recovered from Uchhar, Kupwara district.
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In another incident, the body of a civilian, suspected to be a victim of terrorist violence, was recovered from Uchhar, Kupwara district.
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May - 6 
A large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) from a passenger train at the Shahjanpur railway station of the North Eastern Railway on May 6. The RPF personnel were searching the passenger train when they fo
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A large cache of arms and ammunition was recovered by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) from a passenger train at the Shahjanpur railway station of the North Eastern Railway on May 6. The RPF personnel were searching the passenger train when they found the cache.
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May - 6 
A terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter at Potshai in Kupwara district on May 6.
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A terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter at Potshai in Kupwara district on May 6.
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May - 6 
According to official sources, two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), were killed in an encounter in Guntur district on May 6.
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According to official sources, two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), were killed in an encounter in Guntur district on May 6.
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May - 6 
Alarmed at frequent infiltration of agents of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) through the Indo-Nepal border the Central government has reportedly decided to form a new Central para-military force (CPMF), to guard this porous border. The
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Alarmed at frequent infiltration of agents of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) through the Indo-Nepal border the Central government has reportedly decided to form a new Central para-military force (CPMF), to guard this porous border. The creation of such a force was recommended by the `Task Force on Border Management' headed by Madhav Godbole, a former Union Home Secretary.
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May - 6 
Congress Party general secretary Kamal Nath, on May 6, challenged the Union government to immediately order a probe into allegation of a nexus between his party and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). He demanded that if the probe was not ord
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Congress Party general secretary Kamal Nath, on May 6, challenged the Union government to immediately order a probe into allegation of a nexus between his party and the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). He demanded that if the probe was not ordered both Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and Union Home Minister L K Advani should apologize before the people of the State for "misleading" them.
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May - 6 
In a separate encounter, on May 6, an unidentified terrorist was injured at Fatasil Ambari in Guwahati city. Two terrorists of the group, however, managed to escape. Police recovered two grenades from the scene of encounter. According to police sourc
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In a separate encounter, on May 6, an unidentified terrorist was injured at Fatasil Ambari in Guwahati city. Two terrorists of the group, however, managed to escape. Police recovered two grenades from the scene of encounter. According to police sources, the injured terrorist later succumbed to his injuries.
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May - 6 
In a similar incident, on May 6, two police personnel and seven civilians were injured as unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade at an election campaign booth of the Congress Party at Rangjuli town in Goalpara district.
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In a similar incident, on May 6, two police personnel and seven civilians were injured as unidentified terrorists hurled a grenade at an election campaign booth of the Congress Party at Rangjuli town in Goalpara district.
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May - 6 
In another encounter at Brendob in Baramulla district, two security force (SF) personnel were injured. The involved terrorists managed to escape without any casualties.
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In another encounter at Brendob in Baramulla district, two security force (SF) personnel were injured. The involved terrorists managed to escape without any casualties.
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May - 6 
In another encounter at Sangaldan in Doda district, one terrorist was reported to have sustained injuries but managed to escape with his associates.
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In another encounter at Sangaldan in Doda district, one terrorist was reported to have sustained injuries but managed to escape with his associates.
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May - 6 
On May 6, a terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hailing from Bangalpukhuri in Jorhat district was killed in an encounter at Naya-Ghagra tea estate in Sonitpur district. A joint team of the Army and police recovered a stengun with
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On May 6, a terrorist of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) hailing from Bangalpukhuri in Jorhat district was killed in an encounter at Naya-Ghagra tea estate in Sonitpur district. A joint team of the Army and police recovered a stengun with six rounds of ammunition from the slain terrorist.
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May - 6 
On May 6, one security force (SF) personnel was killed in an encounter with ULFA terrorists near the Subansiri River in Lakhimpur district. Army sources said, the SF personnel who was injured in the encounter drowned in the river and died. Later, his
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On May 6, one security force (SF) personnel was killed in an encounter with ULFA terrorists near the Subansiri River in Lakhimpur district. Army sources said, the SF personnel who was injured in the encounter drowned in the river and died. Later, his dead body was recovered.
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May - 6 
On May 6, the body of a civilian who was abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists was recovered from Kreshhama, Baramulla.
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On May 6, the body of a civilian who was abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists was recovered from Kreshhama, Baramulla.
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May - 6 
On May 6, two political activists, one each of the Congress Party and the ruling Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) were killed and another activist of the AGP was injured as unidentified terrorists opened fire at Gobradol in Nalbari district.
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On May 6, two political activists, one each of the Congress Party and the ruling Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) were killed and another activist of the AGP was injured as unidentified terrorists opened fire at Gobradol in Nalbari district.
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May - 6 
On May 6, two suspected terrorists of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were killed and another arrested in an encounter at Khurai Thangjam Leikai under Porompat police station limits. According to Army sources, following the arrests of two
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On May 6, two suspected terrorists of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) were killed and another arrested in an encounter at Khurai Thangjam Leikai under Porompat police station limits. According to Army sources, following the arrests of two UNLF terrorists at Moirang Kampu, a team of the Assam Rifles conducted the operation and also recovered a .38 pistol and a magazine, besides a wireless set. Meanwhile, a housewife was also arrested from the same village on charges of providing assistance in money transaction to the UNLF. Nearly rupees 20,000, ten grams of gunpowder and an IED wire were recovered from her possession.
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May - 6 
On the night of May 6, five civilians were abducted and killed by unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir from Dar Sangla in Poonch district.
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On the night of May 6, five civilians were abducted and killed by unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir from Dar Sangla in Poonch district.
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May - 6 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, speaking at an election rally in Silchar, Assam, on May 6, expressed serious concern over the continuing influx of Bangladeshis into the State and said Bangladeshis who wished to work India may be issued work perm
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, speaking at an election rally in Silchar, Assam, on May 6, expressed serious concern over the continuing influx of Bangladeshis into the State and said Bangladeshis who wished to work India may be issued work permits for their easy identification. He admitted that the Illegal Migrants (Determination Tribunal) Act (IMDT Act) was a hurdle in stopping infiltration from across the border.
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May - 6 
Six suspected agents of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) were arrested in New Delhi on May 6. Delhi police said that the arrested agents were plotting to kill Tarun Tejpal, editor-in-chief of the portal tehelka.com and his colleague Aniru
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Six suspected agents of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) were arrested in New Delhi on May 6. Delhi police said that the arrested agents were plotting to kill Tarun Tejpal, editor-in-chief of the portal tehelka.com and his colleague Anirudha Bahl. Police added that the six arrested included gangsters from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and a large quantity of arms and ammunitions have been recovered from their possession besides some fake Indian currency. A layout plan of the office and residence of the Tehelka chief besides photographs of Tarun Tejpal and Anurudha Bahal were also recovered from them. The six arrested persons are reported to have confessed that three politicians, including a Member of Parliament (MP) from North Bihar and members of Bihar Legislative Assembly (MLAs) have aided them. An MP of Bihar’s ruling party Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is alleged to have facilitated a meeting between the accused and an ISI official who had planned the conspiracy.
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May - 6 
The Naga National Party (NNP) welcomed the ongoing cease-fire between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). In a statement, it had also reiterated its stand that the cease-fire should be extended to al
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The Naga National Party (NNP) welcomed the ongoing cease-fire between the Union government and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). In a statement, it had also reiterated its stand that the cease-fire should be extended to all Naga inhabited areas. The NNP also said, in its statement, "Nagas are one people and one nation. Limiting the cease-fire coverage to only Nagaland State has no logic," and added that the ongoing peace process between the Union government and the NSCN (Issac-Muivah) [NSCN-IM] has proved to be a non-starter.
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May - 6 
Two senior police officials, Ashok Kumar Sinha, the Deputy Inspector General, Hazaribagh (DIG) and R K Mallik, Superintendent of Police (SP), Chatra, were among seven police personnel, who were seriously injured in a land mine blast ambush at Karimar
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Two senior police officials, Ashok Kumar Sinha, the Deputy Inspector General, Hazaribagh (DIG) and R K Mallik, Superintendent of Police (SP), Chatra, were among seven police personnel, who were seriously injured in a land mine blast ambush at Karimara in Chatra district on May 6. A civilian was killed in the explosion. The mine was suspected to have been planted by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC). The police personnel were going to the area to destroy a bunker of the MCC in the area. The Naxalites, who are suspected to have received advance information on the raid, set up the ambush. A search operation has been launched to arrest the responsible Naxalites.
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May - 6 
Senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz, addressing a meeting of Pakistan-based terrorist outfits in Sialkot, on May 6, called on the United Nations to impose economic sanctions on India to pressurise it for a peaceful
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Senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz, addressing a meeting of Pakistan-based terrorist outfits in Sialkot, on May 6, called on the United Nations to impose economic sanctions on India to pressurise it for a peaceful and immediate solution of the Kashmir issue.
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May - 6 
An explosive device with a timer was recovered from a private car just opposite to Prime Minister's official residence at Dhaka on May 6. The car belonged to an activist of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League. Three persons including the driv
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An explosive device with a timer was recovered from a private car just opposite to Prime Minister's official residence at Dhaka on May 6. The car belonged to an activist of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League. Three persons including the driver of the car have been arrested in this connection.
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May - 6 
In a separate incident, four soldiers were wounded in LTTE-mortar shelling in the Omantai general area, on May 6.
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In a separate incident, four soldiers were wounded in LTTE-mortar shelling in the Omantai general area, on May 6.
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May - 6 
Two government troops were killed a day earlier, on May 6, while two more were wounded in artillery shelling by the LTTE in the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Eluthumadduval general areas. Another soldier, who was on a mine clearing operation, was wounded
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Two government troops were killed a day earlier, on May 6, while two more were wounded in artillery shelling by the LTTE in the Muhamalai, Nagarkovil and Eluthumadduval general areas. Another soldier, who was on a mine clearing operation, was wounded in Point Pedro, on the same day.
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May - 7 
A civilian, aiding SF units in counter insurgency operations, too, was killed by unidentified terrorists at Handwara in Kupwara district.
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A civilian, aiding SF units in counter insurgency operations, too, was killed by unidentified terrorists at Handwara in Kupwara district.
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May - 7 
According to official sources, a central committee member of the PWG was arrested by Raichur police near the Andhra Pradesh border, on May 7.
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According to official sources, a central committee member of the PWG was arrested by Raichur police near the Andhra Pradesh border, on May 7.
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May - 7 
According to sources, the general secretary of Kalipukuri Anchalik Committe of AGP in Kokrajhar district has resigned from the party recently following a threat from the ULFA.
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According to sources, the general secretary of Kalipukuri Anchalik Committe of AGP in Kokrajhar district has resigned from the party recently following a threat from the ULFA.
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May - 7 
In a separate incident, a one more civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Marmat in Doda district.
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In a separate incident, a one more civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Marmat in Doda district.
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May - 7 
In a significant development, all 36 candidates of the Jorhat district have been provided with bulletproof jackets in view of Intelligence reports that a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘action group’ has entered the district.
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In a significant development, all 36 candidates of the Jorhat district have been provided with bulletproof jackets in view of Intelligence reports that a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘action group’ has entered the district.
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May - 7 
In a similar incident in the Poonch district, yet another civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Mandi.
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In a similar incident in the Poonch district, yet another civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Mandi.
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May - 7 
In another incident, on May 7, PWG Naxalites attacked a police station and destroyed records in Kurnool district.
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In another incident, on May 7, PWG Naxalites attacked a police station and destroyed records in Kurnool district.
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May - 7 
In Udhampur district, one security force (SF) personnel was killed by unidentified terrorists at Gota.
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In Udhampur district, one security force (SF) personnel was killed by unidentified terrorists at Gota.
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May - 7 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), killed two persons, suspected police informers, at Muppannapally village, Warangal district, on May 7.
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), killed two persons, suspected police informers, at Muppannapally village, Warangal district, on May 7.
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May - 7 
On May 7, a powerful bomb with time device was recovered and later diffused at the Guwahati railway reservation counter.
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On May 7, a powerful bomb with time device was recovered and later diffused at the Guwahati railway reservation counter.
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May - 7 
On May 7, a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter at Sogam, Kupwara. In the same district, a terrorist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed in a separate encounter at Kalaroos. A third terrorist, yet to be identified,
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On May 7, a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter at Sogam, Kupwara. In the same district, a terrorist of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was killed in a separate encounter at Kalaroos. A third terrorist, yet to be identified, was killed in another encounter at the Khoja hills of Rajouri district.
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May - 7 
On May 7, an unidentified terrorist of the ULFA was killed in an encounter at Bijulibari in Darrang district. The Army claimed it recovered some arms, ammunition and explosives from the slain terrorist.
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On May 7, an unidentified terrorist of the ULFA was killed in an encounter at Bijulibari in Darrang district. The Army claimed it recovered some arms, ammunition and explosives from the slain terrorist.
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May - 7 
On May 7, four ULFA terrorists were arrested at Nalbari. According to army sources, the group was arrested while attempting to abduct a civilian.
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On May 7, four ULFA terrorists were arrested at Nalbari. According to army sources, the group was arrested while attempting to abduct a civilian.
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May - 7 
On May 7, intelligence sources stated that twelve members of an ULFA action group armed with rocket launchers have entered three Upper Assam districts of Jorhat, Sibasagar and Golaghat, to indulge in pre-poll violence and disrupt voting. The group co
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On May 7, intelligence sources stated that twelve members of an ULFA action group armed with rocket launchers have entered three Upper Assam districts of Jorhat, Sibasagar and Golaghat, to indulge in pre-poll violence and disrupt voting. The group comprises fresh recruits in the age group of 16-22 years.
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May - 7 
On May 7, three civilians, including a Haji (religious leader) and a girl, were killed in three separate terrorism-related incidents in Poonch and Doda districts. In the first incident, on May 7, a Haji was seriously injured in an explosion, susp
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On May 7, three civilians, including a Haji (religious leader) and a girl, were killed in three separate terrorism-related incidents in Poonch and Doda districts. In the first incident, on May 7, a Haji was seriously injured in an explosion, suspected to be the handiwork of terrorists, at Hari Mehrot in Surankot, and later succumbed to his injuries. In the second incident, on the same day, a minor girl was killed by some unidentified terrorists in Jammu and kashmir at her house in Gassa village, Poonch district. In a third incident, a civilian was abducted and killed by terrorists in the Shakhori Mathi area, Doda district, on May 7.
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May - 7 
On May 7, troops in Myanmar launched a massive combing operation in the Naga-dominated areas of Myanmar to flush out terrorists of the Nationalist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). According to sources, exchange of fire started near Nanking vill
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On May 7, troops in Myanmar launched a massive combing operation in the Naga-dominated areas of Myanmar to flush out terrorists of the Nationalist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). According to sources, exchange of fire started near Nanking village, close to the Konyak region, headquarters of the NSCN-K. Later firing was also reported from the Lauo region. However, the number of casualties on either side is not yet known. It may be mentioned that the Isak-Muivah faction of the outfit, NSCN-IM has announced a cease-fire with the Myanmarese government, but the NSCN -K is yet to take a similar step.
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May - 7 
On May 7, Union Home Minister L K Advani, speaking in Pondichery, urged political parties in the country to condemn the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for targeting candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AG
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On May 7, Union Home Minister L K Advani, speaking in Pondichery, urged political parties in the country to condemn the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) for targeting candidates of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) in Assam. He described the attacks as "detrimental" to democracy and the electoral process. Responding to a question on Prime Minister A B Vajpayee’s recent remarks that the Congress was ‘silent’ on the attacks, he said intelligence agencies had seized copies of some directives issued by ULFA to its cadres, which stated that the candidates of BJP and AGP should be targeted. The directive also asked the cadres to secure an undertaking from the Congress Party members that if they came to power, no action would be taken against ULFA.
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May - 7 
Outlawed Ranvir Sena (a private army of landowners in Bihar) chief Brahmeshwar Singh said at a press conference in Patna on May 7 that his outfit planned to extend operations to Jharkhand. Singh, who is said to be the mastermind behind many massacres
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Outlawed Ranvir Sena (a private army of landowners in Bihar) chief Brahmeshwar Singh said at a press conference in Patna on May 7 that his outfit planned to extend operations to Jharkhand. Singh, who is said to be the mastermind behind many massacres in Central Bihar, claimed the Ranvir Sena had no dearth of men and weapons, including the sophisticated AK-47. Central Bihar has been witness to armed confrontation between the Ranvir Sena and left-wing extremist, Naxalite groups like the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) and the People's War Group (PWG). Singh claimed his outfit had so far 'freed' over 35,000 acres of land from the economic blockade imposed by Naxalites. Warning the Naxalite groups, he said, if the Naxalites committed one act of violence, the Ranvir Sena would retaliate with three. He claimed that the Naxalites, scared of the Ranvir Sena, had fled to Jharkhand. "But we have a unit in Jharkhand as well, and we are concentrating on the new state to take on these lambs who have disguised themselves as lions," Singh said.
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May - 7 
Police on May 7 unearthed three arms and ammunition dumps belonging to the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) in the districts of Adilabad, Nizamabad and Mahabubnagar. Three PWG Naxalites were also arrested in this connec
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Police on May 7 unearthed three arms and ammunition dumps belonging to the left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) in the districts of Adilabad, Nizamabad and Mahabubnagar. Three PWG Naxalites were also arrested in this connection. Disclosing this at a press conference on May 9, the State police chief said a huge cache of arms and ammunition was seized from a People's Guerrilla Army (PGA) dump in Adilabad. In Nizamabad district, the police unearthed a dump at Ramareddy village and in Mahboobnagar district police arrested three Naxalites operating from Karnataka and recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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May - 7 
Three members of the Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen, a counter-insurgency outfit aiding security forces (SF) in Jammu and Kashmir, were attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Bogam in Anantnag district on May 7.
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Three members of the Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen, a counter-insurgency outfit aiding security forces (SF) in Jammu and Kashmir, were attacked and injured by unidentified terrorists at Bogam in Anantnag district on May 7.
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May - 7 
Two more SF personnel were injured when unidentified terrorists attacked them at Brandub. The attackers escaped and no casualties were reported on their side.
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Two more SF personnel were injured when unidentified terrorists attacked them at Brandub. The attackers escaped and no casualties were reported on their side.
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May - 7 
A local Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan (TJP) leader was injured in a sectarian attack on May 7 at Nowshera in Peshawar. According to news sources the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack. One SSP activist has
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A local Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan (TJP) leader was injured in a sectarian attack on May 7 at Nowshera in Peshawar. According to news sources the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack. One SSP activist has been arrested in connection with the incident.
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May - 7 
A Senior Superintendent of Police was killed in a suspected sectarian attack by a group of four armed persons in Dera Ismail Khan on May 7. Pakistani news sources reported that it was the first act of terrorism in the cantonment area. The terrorists
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A Senior Superintendent of Police was killed in a suspected sectarian attack by a group of four armed persons in Dera Ismail Khan on May 7. Pakistani news sources reported that it was the first act of terrorism in the cantonment area. The terrorists managed to escape from the site of the incident. Sources also added that the police officer was the second high-ranking government official to be killed in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) in recent times. An Assistant Political Agent was killed in Parachinar, Kurram Agency, earlier. Meanwhile, a bomb explosion was reported at a school in Korlai village on May 7. However, no casualty was immediately known.
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May - 7 
One person was killed and nine others were injured as a bomb exploded in a bus on May 7 at the Denso Hall area in Karachi. Official sources, while indicating that the blast was a terrorist act, added it was the third bomb blast during the last two mo
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One person was killed and nine others were injured as a bomb exploded in a bus on May 7 at the Denso Hall area in Karachi. Official sources, while indicating that the blast was a terrorist act, added it was the third bomb blast during the last two months. No arrests have been reported so far in connection with the blast.
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May - 7 
One person was killed and three others, including a Chinese national, were injured in an ambush at Sunni district in Quetta, on May 7. The unidentified, armed men reportedly fired two rockets at the vehicle of the Chinese engineer, an employee of an
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One person was killed and three others, including a Chinese national, were injured in an ambush at Sunni district in Quetta, on May 7. The unidentified, armed men reportedly fired two rockets at the vehicle of the Chinese engineer, an employee of an oil and gas exploration company. No further information was available.
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May - 7 
The insurgents had abducted a policeman, in Accham district, on May 7.
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The insurgents had abducted a policeman, in Accham district, on May 7.
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May - 7 
In yet another incident, five security force personnel of the Special Task Force were killed and two more wounded in clashes near Akkraipattu, Ampara.
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In yet another incident, five security force personnel of the Special Task Force were killed and two more wounded in clashes near Akkraipattu, Ampara.
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May - 7 
Pro-Tamil sources said, on May 7, troops arrested five Tamil youth, all residents of a refugee camp in Faizal Nagar, 15km away from Trincomalee.
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Pro-Tamil sources said, on May 7, troops arrested five Tamil youth, all residents of a refugee camp in Faizal Nagar, 15km away from Trincomalee.
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May - 7 
The Army also confirmed that six female LTTE cadres were killed in the Kilali general area. Th Army, however, did not specify when these cadres were killed.
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The Army also confirmed that six female LTTE cadres were killed in the Kilali general area. Th Army, however, did not specify when these cadres were killed.
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May - 7 
The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels fire upon government troops in the Nagarkovil general area on May 7. However, the firing last for a mere 10 minutes and no casualties were reported on either side.
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The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels fire upon government troops in the Nagarkovil general area on May 7. However, the firing last for a mere 10 minutes and no casualties were reported on either side.
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May - 8 
A team of the Delhi police left for Nepal on May 8 to try and track the agent of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) code-named 'Jain' who is believed to be behind the conspiracy to kill Tarun Tejpal, the editor-in-chief of tehelka.com. Acco
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A team of the Delhi police left for Nepal on May 8 to try and track the agent of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) code-named 'Jain' who is believed to be behind the conspiracy to kill Tarun Tejpal, the editor-in-chief of tehelka.com. According to official sources, a massive exercise is being carried out to identify the agent. The Delhi Police have already sent Jain's computerised sketches and his profile to Nepalese agencies, which have reportedly agreed to assist India with investigations in the case.
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May - 8 
According to Assam Rifles (AR) sources, 10 surrendered terrorists of the Tripura Tribal Commando Force (TTCF) have been recruited to serve as AR personnel under the North-East package for rehabilitation. They will receive regular training at Dimapur.
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According to Assam Rifles (AR) sources, 10 surrendered terrorists of the Tripura Tribal Commando Force (TTCF) have been recruited to serve as AR personnel under the North-East package for rehabilitation. They will receive regular training at Dimapur. 100 such posts have been created under the package according to which a former terrorist receives Rs 2000 per month as subsistence and different types of vocational training.
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May - 8 
According to delayed reports, on May 8, the MHA confirmed having received an ultimatum from the Isak-Muivah faction of the NSCN (NSCN-IM) threatening to pull out of the cease-fire agreement if the Union government did not respond in two weeks time. T
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According to delayed reports, on May 8, the MHA confirmed having received an ultimatum from the Isak-Muivah faction of the NSCN (NSCN-IM) threatening to pull out of the cease-fire agreement if the Union government did not respond in two weeks time. This is the second such ultimatum issued by the outfit for the failure to extend the area of cease-fire to cover the portions of the States of Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh––Naga inhabited areas.
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May - 8 
According to official sources, a tribunal is being constituted to decide whether there is sufficient ground to ban the Deendar Anjuman, a radical Islamic outfit accused of engineering bomb blasts in churches in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Goa in Ma
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According to official sources, a tribunal is being constituted to decide whether there is sufficient ground to ban the Deendar Anjuman, a radical Islamic outfit accused of engineering bomb blasts in churches in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Goa in May-July 2000.
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May - 8 
In another such reported incident, SF personnel allegedly opened fire on civilians at Sopore in the same district on May 8, after a grenade was lobbed by unidentified terrorists, who managed to escape from the scene of the attack. One civilian was re
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In another such reported incident, SF personnel allegedly opened fire on civilians at Sopore in the same district on May 8, after a grenade was lobbed by unidentified terrorists, who managed to escape from the scene of the attack. One civilian was reportedly killed and another sustained injuries. No official version on these allegations was available.
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May - 8 
On May 8, a NDFB terrorist was killed in an ambush laid by the army at Sluitch Gate near Nagapur in Nalbari district. According to sources, a group of three NDFB terrorists planning to cross over to Bhutan attacked the Army with a grenade. In the ens
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On May 8, a NDFB terrorist was killed in an ambush laid by the army at Sluitch Gate near Nagapur in Nalbari district. According to sources, a group of three NDFB terrorists planning to cross over to Bhutan attacked the Army with a grenade. In the ensuing crossfire one terrorist was killed while two others managed to escape. The Army recovered one grenade from the slain terrorist.
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May - 8 
On May 8, a terrorist of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was killed in an encounter in Imphal West district. According to sources, police commandos, acting on a tip-off, cordoned off the area under Patsoi police station and in the ensuing exchan
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On May 8, a terrorist of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) was killed in an encounter in Imphal West district. According to sources, police commandos, acting on a tip-off, cordoned off the area under Patsoi police station and in the ensuing exchange of fire the terrorist was killed.
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May - 8 
On May 8, a terrorist surrendered in Chambar Kanari village near Poonch police station along with an AK-56 rifle, an AK magazine and 150 rounds of ammunition.
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On May 8, a terrorist surrendered in Chambar Kanari village near Poonch police station along with an AK-56 rifle, an AK magazine and 150 rounds of ammunition.
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May - 8 
On May 8, senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader and Ithad-ul-Muslimeen Moulana Mohommad Abbaas Ansari said tripartite talks alone would lead to a permanent solution to the Kashmir issue. Addressing his party workers in Srinagar, the Mo
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On May 8, senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader and Ithad-ul-Muslimeen Moulana Mohommad Abbaas Ansari said tripartite talks alone would lead to a permanent solution to the Kashmir issue. Addressing his party workers in Srinagar, the Moulana said, Kashmir being a nuclear flash point, if this issue was not solved there were apprehensions that the whole of South Asia would be plunged into a war. He also appealed to international human rights bodies, including Amnesty International, to take note of abuses by the Indian state and reprimand New Delhi.
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May - 8 
On May 8, State Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said New Delhi should enter into a dialogue with Islamabad to restore durable peace in the State. Talking to media persons in Srinagar, Abdullah said peace couldn’t be brought in the Valley by talking to
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On May 8, State Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said New Delhi should enter into a dialogue with Islamabad to restore durable peace in the State. Talking to media persons in Srinagar, Abdullah said peace couldn’t be brought in the Valley by talking to the APHC alone. He said, ‘We have no objection to talking to anyone in the Centre including Hurriyat. If you think peace can be brought by talking to (the) Hurriyat only, then you are mistaken. If peace has to be restored, then, India and Pakistan have to talk’.
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May - 8 
On May 8, terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) fired at least three rockets at a Central Reserve Police Post (CRPF) camp near Boko town in South Kamrup district. However, no injury was reported as the rockets narrowly missed the t
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On May 8, terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) fired at least three rockets at a Central Reserve Police Post (CRPF) camp near Boko town in South Kamrup district. However, no injury was reported as the rockets narrowly missed the target. According to police sources, the rockets did not explode but got stuck in the ground close by. Vigil has been heightened in the area after the incident.
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May - 8 
On May 8, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) threatened to call off the four-year-old cease-fire in the State. It accused the Union government of not meeting the outfit’s demand to extend the area of cease-fire despite r
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On May 8, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) threatened to call off the four-year-old cease-fire in the State. It accused the Union government of not meeting the outfit’s demand to extend the area of cease-fire despite repeated positive assurances. In a statement, the NSCN-IM demanded that the cease-fire needs to be reviewed in two weeks and said the matter should be treated seriously.
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May - 8 
On May 8, the Union government’s chief interlocutor, K C Pant said he would be visiting the Kashmir Valley soon to hold talks with various groups in the State for early restoration of peace. He was talking to reporters after formally receiving an inv
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On May 8, the Union government’s chief interlocutor, K C Pant said he would be visiting the Kashmir Valley soon to hold talks with various groups in the State for early restoration of peace. He was talking to reporters after formally receiving an invitation from the Awami National Conference (ANC) to visit the Valley. He also stated he would soon be sending a reply to clarifications sought by Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) chief Shabir Shah on the Kashmir issue. Last week the JKDFP had sought clarifications on whether talks at a later stage would be held with Pakistan, the agenda of the talks and whether the Union government considered the Kashmir issue as a law and order problem or a dispute that needs to be resolved.
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May - 8 
On the night of May 8, an SF personnel was killed and two others injured when suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists attacked a patrol party at the Hemli forests of Kupwara district. The attacking terrorists managed to escape without any casual
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On the night of May 8, an SF personnel was killed and two others injured when suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists attacked a patrol party at the Hemli forests of Kupwara district. The attacking terrorists managed to escape without any casualties.
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May - 8 
The Madhya Pradesh government has urged Union Government to impose a ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). The State government has also sent details of criminal offences registered against the SIMI. According to official sources, 41
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The Madhya Pradesh government has urged Union Government to impose a ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). The State government has also sent details of criminal offences registered against the SIMI. According to official sources, 41 cases have been registered against SIMI activists in the State, mostly in Ujjain and Indore districts where the outfit has a strong presence.
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May - 8 
Maoist insurgents laid a booby trap and killed four policemen on patrol duty, on May 8, at Chisapani, 120 km west of the capital Kathmandu.
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Maoist insurgents laid a booby trap and killed four policemen on patrol duty, on May 8, at Chisapani, 120 km west of the capital Kathmandu.
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May - 8 
Reports said student-sympathisers of the Maoist insurgents, on May 8, ransacked infrastructure at a school and burnt down three buses belonging to another school, both in Lalitpur, demanding reduction in tuition fees collected by the schools.
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Reports said student-sympathisers of the Maoist insurgents, on May 8, ransacked infrastructure at a school and burnt down three buses belonging to another school, both in Lalitpur, demanding reduction in tuition fees collected by the schools.
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May - 8 
In another incident, a solider sustained injuries after LTTE men opened mortar fire on army positions at Kattiaratan near Eluthumadduval. In a third incident, troops recovered the body of an LTTE member from Kommathura near Batticaloa. The troops wer
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In another incident, a solider sustained injuries after LTTE men opened mortar fire on army positions at Kattiaratan near Eluthumadduval. In a third incident, troops recovered the body of an LTTE member from Kommathura near Batticaloa. The troops were on a search operation after an encounter, which occurred on the same day in which one soldier was killed and another injured.
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May - 8 
Official sources reported rebel artillery and mortar firing on troops manning the defences in the Nagarkovil area on May 08. However, no casualties were reported. In a separate incident, on the same day, one police personnel, abducted on February 15
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Official sources reported rebel artillery and mortar firing on troops manning the defences in the Nagarkovil area on May 08. However, no casualties were reported. In a separate incident, on the same day, one police personnel, abducted on February 15 by the rebels, managed to escape from their custody.
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May - 8 
On May 8, a soldier was killed and two others injured after LTTE cadre ambushed a patrol party at Sungawila in Polonnaruwa district. Army sources suspected that at least two rebels had sustained injuries in the encounter.
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On May 8, a soldier was killed and two others injured after LTTE cadre ambushed a patrol party at Sungawila in Polonnaruwa district. Army sources suspected that at least two rebels had sustained injuries in the encounter.
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May - 8 
Pro-Tamil sources said police on May 8 declined to permit a protest march scheduled for May 11 by Tamils displaced from Chavakachcheri in Tenmarachchi division, Jaffna peninsula, due to the war between government troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil
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Pro-Tamil sources said police on May 8 declined to permit a protest march scheduled for May 11 by Tamils displaced from Chavakachcheri in Tenmarachchi division, Jaffna peninsula, due to the war between government troops and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels. Reportedly, these people are neither allowed to resettle nor return home.
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May - 9 
A civilian was attacked and injured by suspected Hizb terrorists at Bagot in Poonch district. In the same district, the bodies of two civilians, suspected to be victims of terrorist violence, were recovered from the Degla forest and Behram Gala in se
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A civilian was attacked and injured by suspected Hizb terrorists at Bagot in Poonch district. In the same district, the bodies of two civilians, suspected to be victims of terrorist violence, were recovered from the Degla forest and Behram Gala in separate incidents.
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May - 9 
A total of 258 companies of security forces have been deployed throughout the State for smooth conduct of the May 10 State Assembly elections. They included 173 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 35 Border Security Force (BSF), 30 Spec
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A total of 258 companies of security forces have been deployed throughout the State for smooth conduct of the May 10 State Assembly elections. They included 173 companies of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), 35 Border Security Force (BSF), 30 Special Security Bureau (SSB) and 20 companies of Railway Protection Force (RPF). According to official sources over 300 columns of Army personnel are operating in lower Assam districts to prevent violence during the elections.
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May - 9 
According to official sources a 20-member ULFA group had already sneaked into Guwahati to indulge in violence. ULFA has joined hands with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) to disrupt the
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According to official sources a 20-member ULFA group had already sneaked into Guwahati to indulge in violence. ULFA has joined hands with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) to disrupt the poll.
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May - 9 
An unidentified terrorist, a Security Force (SF) officer and five civilians were killed in an explosion outside a SF base at Magam in Budgam district on May 9. Six SF personnel sustained injuries in the attack, which is suspected to be an attempted s
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An unidentified terrorist, a Security Force (SF) officer and five civilians were killed in an explosion outside a SF base at Magam in Budgam district on May 9. Six SF personnel sustained injuries in the attack, which is suspected to be an attempted suicide terrorist attack.
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May - 9 
Discussion on international terrorism would be one of the main agendas of Tajikistan President Enomali Sharifovich Rakhmonov, who arrived in New Delhi on May 9 on a three-day visit. Tajikistan, a front-line state of the CIS bordering Afghanistan, is
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Discussion on international terrorism would be one of the main agendas of Tajikistan President Enomali Sharifovich Rakhmonov, who arrived in New Delhi on May 9 on a three-day visit. Tajikistan, a front-line state of the CIS bordering Afghanistan, is faced with threat from the Taliban, international terrorism and fundamentalism and drug trafficking. A senior official of the Ministry of External Affairs said, "Certain concrete actions on terrorism are going to be discussed" during Rakhmonov's discussions in New Delhi. India which has sponsored a draft for a 'Convention on International Terrorism' in the United Nations, would be seeking Tajikistan's support for that. The two sides are also expected to discuss steps for cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking and the threat of Taliban.
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May - 9 
In a bid to revive terrorism in Punjab and provide financial assistance to undertrial terrorists, funds from abroad continue to flow into the country. This was revealed by Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukha, the leader the Babbar Khalsa who was arrested on
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In a bid to revive terrorism in Punjab and provide financial assistance to undertrial terrorists, funds from abroad continue to flow into the country. This was revealed by Sukhwinder Singh alias Sukha, the leader the Babbar Khalsa who was arrested on May 1, 2001. A senior police officer said on May 9 that Sukha had received a sum of Rs one lakh through hawala transactions from Germany. This amount was sent by a German based person known as 'Babaji' and another known as Piara Singh, both of whom are active fundraisers of the Babbar Khalsa.
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May - 9 
In Anantnag town, a member of the counter-insurgent outfit, Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen was killed by unidentified terrorists.
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In Anantnag town, a member of the counter-insurgent outfit, Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen was killed by unidentified terrorists.
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May - 9 
In another development the chief of the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF-Punjwar), Paramjit Singh Panjwar, in an interview to The Hindustan Times, dubbed reports in the media suggesting his willingness to surrender and said he has no such plans.
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In another development the chief of the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF-Punjwar), Paramjit Singh Panjwar, in an interview to The Hindustan Times, dubbed reports in the media suggesting his willingness to surrender and said he has no such plans.
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May - 9 
In another incident, a civilian aiding SF personnel in counter-insurgency operations, was abducted and killed by unidentified terrorists at Kanihama. Another civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Narbal, Budgam.
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In another incident, a civilian aiding SF personnel in counter-insurgency operations, was abducted and killed by unidentified terrorists at Kanihama. Another civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Narbal, Budgam.
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May - 9 
In Budgam district, four civilians, members of a family, were injured in a mine explosion at Soiteng.
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In Budgam district, four civilians, members of a family, were injured in a mine explosion at Soiteng.
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May - 9 
In Srinagar, a SF personnel was killed in an attack by unidentified terrorists Gutlibagh on May 9. The Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.
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In Srinagar, a SF personnel was killed in an attack by unidentified terrorists Gutlibagh on May 9. The Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 9 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed four persons, including a Samata Party worker, and injured the party's district unit president and seven others in Bundu block, Ranchi district on May 9. According to officia
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) killed four persons, including a Samata Party worker, and injured the party's district unit president and seven others in Bundu block, Ranchi district on May 9. According to official sources the Naxalites dragged the victims out of their houses and took them to an unknown destination. Bodies of four of them were found later in nearby Tirilli village and Kathartoli locality of the same block. Samata Party's Jharkhand unit president and excise minister Ramesh Singh Munda later alleged that delayed action by the police led to the killings.
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May - 9 
News reports said that two more civilians were killed in firing by SF personnel immediately after the attack at Magam. These reports added that SF personnel opened fire at a bus in the nearby Kanihama village after the explosion. Seven civilians were
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News reports said that two more civilians were killed in firing by SF personnel immediately after the attack at Magam. These reports added that SF personnel opened fire at a bus in the nearby Kanihama village after the explosion. Seven civilians were reported to have sustained injuries in the firing.
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May - 9 
On May 9, an improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly planted by the terrorists of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was recovered on a road from Pengeri to Bordomsa in Tinsukia district. The IED was detected few minutes before the poll pers
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On May 9, an improvised explosive device (IED), allegedly planted by the terrorists of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) was recovered on a road from Pengeri to Bordomsa in Tinsukia district. The IED was detected few minutes before the poll personnel and materials passed through the area.
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May - 9 
On May 9, police arrested 13 activists, including zonal president of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Kurla and Vikhroli for allegedly possessing choppers and several incriminating documents. The police alleged that among the seized d
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On May 9, police arrested 13 activists, including zonal president of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in Kurla and Vikhroli for allegedly possessing choppers and several incriminating documents. The police alleged that among the seized documents were texts of speeches, which were reportedly intended to create communal tension in Mumbai. Earlier, the State Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal, who also holds the home portfolio, told the legislative assembly that the State government had asked the Centre to ban the SIMI because the organization was allegedly responsible for fomenting communal trouble in the State.
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May - 9 
On May 9, the Union government attempted to break the deadlock over the extension of the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the face of the threat issued by the outfit to call off the agreement
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On May 9, the Union government attempted to break the deadlock over the extension of the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the face of the threat issued by the outfit to call off the agreement. Government chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah, speaking to newspersons, said he was planning to call on the NSCN-IM leadership shortly to discuss the issue. He added, "We normally hold negotiations once in six months and as the term of the present cease-fire also expires on July 31, so we plan to meet soon." Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is convening a meeting of Chief Ministers of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh States shortly to work out a solution to the problem.
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May - 9 
On the night of May 9, an activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) was killed by unidentified terrorists at Dholka in Udhampur district.
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On the night of May 9, an activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) was killed by unidentified terrorists at Dholka in Udhampur district.
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May - 9 
SF sources also reported on May 9 that a bag of explosives was recovered from Main in Jammu district.
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SF sources also reported on May 9 that a bag of explosives was recovered from Main in Jammu district.
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May - 9 
The body of a civilian, abducted from Barni in Udhampur district on May 7, was recovered from the area on May 9.
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The body of a civilian, abducted from Barni in Udhampur district on May 7, was recovered from the area on May 9.
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May - 9 
The source also reported a similar incident of random firing by SF personnel on civilians at Tregam, Baramulla district, in which one civilian was reported killed and another injured.
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The source also reported a similar incident of random firing by SF personnel on civilians at Tregam, Baramulla district, in which one civilian was reported killed and another injured.
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May - 9 
The Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has strongly protested the arrest of its activists in Kurla, Maharashtra on May 9. SIMI activists demonstrated at the local police station and later organised a public meeting. In the meeting, attended by
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The Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has strongly protested the arrest of its activists in Kurla, Maharashtra on May 9. SIMI activists demonstrated at the local police station and later organised a public meeting. In the meeting, attended by ulema and members of different organisations and parties, speakers attacked the government for trying to subvert opinions expressed by the SIMI. The organisation has drawn flak for alleged anti-national activities and the government is considering a ban on it.
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May - 9 
Two separate explosions were reported from two highly sensitive areas in New Delhi on May 9. The first bomb went off near Army Headquarters. Within ten minutes another bomb exploded in a parking lot on Dalhousie Road behind the south block- which hou
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Two separate explosions were reported from two highly sensitive areas in New Delhi on May 9. The first bomb went off near Army Headquarters. Within ten minutes another bomb exploded in a parking lot on Dalhousie Road behind the south block- which houses the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of External Affairs. One person was injured in the explosion. According to senior police officials the blast was of very low intensity. Preliminary investigations revealed that the explosive used in both bombs were similar to the one found in the bomb discovered at the North Block on April 10. In the past one month two bombs have been discovered in the high security New Delhi area. While, the first one was found in the North Block on April 10, the other was discovered in a garbage bin in Connaught Place on May 2. Meanwhile, security in the entire area has been beefed up.
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May - 9 
According to delayed reports, unidentified gunmen in Karachi injured two leaders of the Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan (TJP) in an attack on May 9. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the attack. Official sources said it was the third sec
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According to delayed reports, unidentified gunmen in Karachi injured two leaders of the Tehreek-e-Jaferia Pakistan (TJP) in an attack on May 9. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the attack. Official sources said it was the third sectarian-related incident in Karachi during the past two weeks.
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May - 9 
Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported that a soldier was injured in a mine explosion, planted by the rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Vempotukerni near Kilaly on May 9. The soldier was part of a group engaged in mine cl
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Official media sources in Sri Lanka reported that a soldier was injured in a mine explosion, planted by the rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Vempotukerni near Kilaly on May 9. The soldier was part of a group engaged in mine clearing operations in the area. In another incident, troops on a clearing operation at Nunavil near Chavakachcheri recovered a hidden cache of explosives.
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May - 9 May - 10
The Sri Lankan Army said, on May 11, government troops killed three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels on May 9 and May 10, in the Muhamali general area. Also in the same area, two soldiers were wounded in a mine explosion.
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The Sri Lankan Army said, on May 11, government troops killed three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels on May 9 and May 10, in the Muhamali general area. Also in the same area, two soldiers were wounded in a mine explosion.
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May - 10 
In Baramulla district, a civilian aiding security forces (SF) in counter-insurgency operations was killed by unidentified terrorists at Kreeri.
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In Baramulla district, a civilian aiding security forces (SF) in counter-insurgency operations was killed by unidentified terrorists at Kreeri.
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May - 10 
According to Army sources, on May 10, security forces unearthed a counterfeit currency making den in Kohima and arrested two persons in this connection.
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According to Army sources, on May 10, security forces unearthed a counterfeit currency making den in Kohima and arrested two persons in this connection.
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May - 10 
According to media reports, Army and police personnel on poll duty in Moran, on May 10, foiled a number of attempts by terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to snatch ballot boxes. According to reports, the ULFA made a number of ab
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According to media reports, Army and police personnel on poll duty in Moran, on May 10, foiled a number of attempts by terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to snatch ballot boxes. According to reports, the ULFA made a number of abortive attempts to snatch ballot boxes from polling stations at Pathalibam, Panihola, Dhemaji, Bejpathar, and elsewhere.
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May - 10 
Also on May 10, two terrorists, including a ‘local commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami (HUJI), were killed in an encounter at Chatru, Doda. In the same district, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in a separate encounter at Padri Dha
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Also on May 10, two terrorists, including a ‘local commander’ of the Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami (HUJI), were killed in an encounter at Chatru, Doda. In the same district, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in a separate encounter at Padri Dhar. Besides, a Hizb ‘local commander’ was killed in an encounter at Malangam, Baramulla.
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May - 10 
Another civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Baghwanpora in Srinagar.
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Another civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Baghwanpora in Srinagar.
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May - 10 
Eight civilians were massacred and three others injured by suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists who had abducted them from Sajjar in Doda district, on May 10. The bodies of five of those killed were recovered while three more are yet to be reco
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Eight civilians were massacred and three others injured by suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists who had abducted them from Sajjar in Doda district, on May 10. The bodies of five of those killed were recovered while three more are yet to be recovered.
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May - 10 
In a separate incident, on May 10, unidentified Adivashi (tribal) terrorists killed two Bodo villagers near the 39 Hafrasbari polling station in Kokrajhar district.
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In a separate incident, on May 10, unidentified Adivashi (tribal) terrorists killed two Bodo villagers near the 39 Hafrasbari polling station in Kokrajhar district.
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May - 10 
In another incident, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed when unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir fired a grenade at a police station at Handwara in Kupwara district.
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In another incident, a Special Police Officer (SPO) was killed when unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir fired a grenade at a police station at Handwara in Kupwara district.
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May - 10 
In Srinagar city the office of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) was attacked by terrorists of the Al-Hamas with a grenade. There were no casualties. JKDFP chief Shabir Shah is the only separatist leader in the State to have c
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In Srinagar city the office of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) was attacked by terrorists of the Al-Hamas with a grenade. There were no casualties. JKDFP chief Shabir Shah is the only separatist leader in the State to have contacted the Union Government’s chief representative KC Pant for talks on the Kashmir issue.
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May - 10 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist (Janasakthi) [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] killed a villager, suspecting him to be a police informer, at Kothur village, Warangal district, on May 10. The Naxalites allegedly c
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India––Marxist-Leninist (Janasakthi) [CPI-ML (Janasakthi)] killed a villager, suspecting him to be a police informer, at Kothur village, Warangal district, on May 10. The Naxalites allegedly claimed that the victim was responsible for the April 14-encounter in which three of their colleagues were killed.
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May - 10 May - 11
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites, ambushed a police patrol party at Chutia Bazartand, Ranchi district, on May 10, according to a delayed report. A police personnel was seriously injured in the incident. Later, on May 11, police claimed they had arrest
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites, ambushed a police patrol party at Chutia Bazartand, Ranchi district, on May 10, according to a delayed report. A police personnel was seriously injured in the incident. Later, on May 11, police claimed they had arrested 10 Naxalites for their alleged involvement in the incident.
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May - 10 
On May 10, a terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was killed in an encounter near the Indo-Bhutan border in Kamrup district. Also, five other NDFB terrorists were arrested on charges of extortion from Nalbari district.
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On May 10, a terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was killed in an encounter near the Indo-Bhutan border in Kamrup district. Also, five other NDFB terrorists were arrested on charges of extortion from Nalbari district.
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May - 10 
On May 10, an ‘area commander’ of the Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) was killed at Signu village in Chandel district. Further details were not immediately available.
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On May 10, an ‘area commander’ of the Kanglei Yawol Kunna Lup (KYKL) was killed at Signu village in Chandel district. Further details were not immediately available.
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May - 10 
On May 10, four security force (SF) personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at Khonabagan Tiniali in Jorhat district. According to sources, the SF personnel were escorting a team of poll officials in a convoy of five vehic
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On May 10, four security force (SF) personnel were killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at Khonabagan Tiniali in Jorhat district. According to sources, the SF personnel were escorting a team of poll officials in a convoy of five vehicles from Disangpani to Sonari to deposit polling materials.
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May - 10 
On May 10, police in Shillong arrested a terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) from a restaurant at Laitumkhrah. A pistol and some ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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On May 10, police in Shillong arrested a terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) from a restaurant at Laitumkhrah. A pistol and some ammunition were recovered from his possession.
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May - 10 
On May 10, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council, the apex church organisation in the State, urged the Union government and the NSCN-IM to renew and extend the current cease-fire, which expires in July 2001.
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On May 10, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council, the apex church organisation in the State, urged the Union government and the NSCN-IM to renew and extend the current cease-fire, which expires in July 2001.
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May - 10 
On May 10, three security force personnel were killed in an ambush laid by suspected terrorists of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) at Dewhari Chakihota in Karbi-Anglong district. According to sources, a group of an estimated 30 bicyc
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On May 10, three security force personnel were killed in an ambush laid by suspected terrorists of the United People’s Democratic Solidarity (UPDS) at Dewhari Chakihota in Karbi-Anglong district. According to sources, a group of an estimated 30 bicycle-borne terrorists fired at the SF personnel on patrol duty.
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May - 10 
On May 8, three Kuki villagers were killed by armed persons in a fresh eruption of ethnic conflict in the Chandel district. According to official sources, an estimated 30 armed assailants entered the Tengnoupal area along the Imphal-Moreh National Hi
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On May 8, three Kuki villagers were killed by armed persons in a fresh eruption of ethnic conflict in the Chandel district. According to official sources, an estimated 30 armed assailants entered the Tengnoupal area along the Imphal-Moreh National Highway-39 and killed two village chiefs and a villager. The assailants managed to escape under cover of darkness into the nearby hilly forest areas.
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May - 10 
The Border Security Force (BSF), on May 10, announced an inquiry into allegations that its personnel had attacked members of the media at Magam in Budgam district on the same day. News reports said 17 journalists and cameramen were injured in the att
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The Border Security Force (BSF), on May 10, announced an inquiry into allegations that its personnel had attacked members of the media at Magam in Budgam district on the same day. News reports said 17 journalists and cameramen were injured in the attack by BSF personnel. The media persons were in the area after unconfirmed reports that five civilians were killed in random firing by BSF personnel on May 9 after an aborted suicide terrorist attack (reported earlier). Five more persons, including a SF officer, died of their injuries sustained during these two incidents on May 10 taking the total toll to 11.
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May - 10 
Voters at Fakiragram not only chased away a group of suspected NDFB terrorists who tried to prevented them from exercising their franchise by firing in the air, but also overpowered one of them.
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Voters at Fakiragram not only chased away a group of suspected NDFB terrorists who tried to prevented them from exercising their franchise by firing in the air, but also overpowered one of them.
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May - 10 
Security force personnel on May 10 defused a bomb at Phooklyian village in Sialkot. No loss of life or injuries has been reported from the site of the incident.
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Security force personnel on May 10 defused a bomb at Phooklyian village in Sialkot. No loss of life or injuries has been reported from the site of the incident.
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May - 10 
Senior All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) leader and chief of Jammu Kashmir Peoples League Sheikh Abdul Aziz, while addressing a press conference in Islamabad, on May 10, said South Asia was on the verge of a destructive war due to the unresolved
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Senior All Parties Hurriyet Conference (APHC) leader and chief of Jammu Kashmir Peoples League Sheikh Abdul Aziz, while addressing a press conference in Islamabad, on May 10, said South Asia was on the verge of a destructive war due to the unresolved Kashmir issue. He said India must engage in tripartite talks involving Kashmiri leaders and Pakistan. The international comity must also take practical steps to force India to implement the UN Resolutions in (the so-called) "held territory", he contended. The Kashmiri leader said his meetings with Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf and President Mohammed Rafiq Tarar were fruitful as both them had assured moral and diplomatic support for the Kashmiris.
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May - 10 
According to Tamil news source tamilnet.com, on May 10, a soldier of the Sri Lankan Army was killed and two others injured in an attack by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sungawil in Polannaruwa district.
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According to Tamil news source tamilnet.com, on May 10, a soldier of the Sri Lankan Army was killed and two others injured in an attack by rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Sungawil in Polannaruwa district.
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May - 10 
Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, on May 10, requested the Norwegian government to renew the peace process on an urgent basis. A Foreign Ministry news release said, "The Norwegian Government is requested to take such new initiatives as might be r
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Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar, on May 10, requested the Norwegian government to renew the peace process on an urgent basis. A Foreign Ministry news release said, "The Norwegian Government is requested to take such new initiatives as might be required for this purpose to which end the Government of Sri Lanka will extend its fullest support." Meanwhile, LTTE chief negotiator Anton Balasingham expressed surprise and concern at the government's statement suggesting that an agreement had been reached between the two sides on several matters. Reacting to Kadirgamar’s May 9-statement, the rebel spokesman described the development as ‘recklessly premature’ and ‘factually incorrect’. On May 10, Sri Lanka’s Parliament passed the motion to extend Emergency in the country.
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May - 10 
In another incident, on May 10, three soldiers were wounded in Ethawetunuwewa, North of Welioya, in confrontations with the LTTE rebels.
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In another incident, on May 10, three soldiers were wounded in Ethawetunuwewa, North of Welioya, in confrontations with the LTTE rebels.
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May - 11 
A civilian injured in the May 10-massacre at Sajjar in Doda district succumbed to his injuries on May 11. As reported earlier, five civilians were killed and three more injured on May 10 while three civilians went missing, but are suspected to have b
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A civilian injured in the May 10-massacre at Sajjar in Doda district succumbed to his injuries on May 11. As reported earlier, five civilians were killed and three more injured on May 10 while three civilians went missing, but are suspected to have been killed by a group of suspected LeT terrorists.
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May - 11 
In a third encounter on May 11, a mercenary was killed and an SF personnel injured at Surankot in Poonch district. The slain mercenary was identified as a resident of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and an activist of the Tehreek Jehad Islami (TJI).
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In a third encounter on May 11, a mercenary was killed and an SF personnel injured at Surankot in Poonch district. The slain mercenary was identified as a resident of Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and an activist of the Tehreek Jehad Islami (TJI). In Srinagar, a ‘district commander’ of the Zarb-e-Islam was arrested by SF personnel.
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May - 11 
In another incident, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Kili in Udhampur district.
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In another incident, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed in an encounter at Kili in Udhampur district.
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May - 11 
In another incident, an activist of the Ikhawaan-ul-Muslimeen, a counter-insurgent (CI) outfit was killed while three SF personnel were injured in a grenade explosion at Ashmuqam in Anantnag district. News reports said the incident occurred after
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In another incident, an activist of the Ikhawaan-ul-Muslimeen, a counter-insurgent (CI) outfit was killed while three SF personnel were injured in a grenade explosion at Ashmuqam in Anantnag district. News reports said the incident occurred after SF personnel, receiving reports that the Ikhwaani, who in an inebriate condition was threatening civilians with a grenade, attempted to disarm him and the grenade exploded. In a similar incident, SF personnel had to intervene after receiving reports that a group of CIs was on an extortion spree at Avanitpore in Srinagar. One CI was arrested.
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May - 11 
On May 11, a SF personnel was killed and two others injured when unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir ambushed a SF patrol party at Kalaban in Rajouri district. The attackers managed to escape without any casualties.
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On May 11, a SF personnel was killed and two others injured when unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir ambushed a SF patrol party at Kalaban in Rajouri district. The attackers managed to escape without any casualties.
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May - 11 
On May 11, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), talking to news persons in New Delhi, said the Union Government has asked both the Nagaland State government and Assam Rifles to persuade the Naga National Council-Federal (NNC-F)
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On May 11, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), talking to news persons in New Delhi, said the Union Government has asked both the Nagaland State government and Assam Rifles to persuade the Naga National Council-Federal (NNC-F) to come forward for a similar agreement. A cease-fire with both the factions of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) is already in force.
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May - 11 
On May 11, suspected Bodo terrorists killed one person at Kailamaila Bazar, Guwahati. Further details were not immediately available
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On May 11, suspected Bodo terrorists killed one person at Kailamaila Bazar, Guwahati. Further details were not immediately available
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May - 11 
On May 11, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) claimed responsibility for the May 9-blasts in a high security zone in New Delhi, which left one person injured. In a statement published in a local newspaper on May 11, the HM said the blasts were carried out b
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On May 11, the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) claimed responsibility for the May 9-blasts in a high security zone in New Delhi, which left one person injured. In a statement published in a local newspaper on May 11, the HM said the blasts were carried out by activists of the outfit to convey to the authorities in New Delhi that the ‘Mujahideen can strike at will anywhere across India’. Later, a spokesman of the outfit said the Hizb would intensify such target-oriented attacks in the near future if the Indian security forces continued with (alleged) repression in Kashmir.
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May - 11 
On May 11, The Union Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) decided that Border Guarding Forces (BGFs) would be exclusively used to protect India's boundaries and would not be withdrawn for internal security duties. Union Home Minister, L.K. Advani repo
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On May 11, The Union Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) decided that Border Guarding Forces (BGFs) would be exclusively used to protect India's boundaries and would not be withdrawn for internal security duties. Union Home Minister, L.K. Advani reportedly told news men that BGFs would be appropriately strengthened, trained and equipped with weapons on par with infantry and related units of the Army when deployed on similar tasks.
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May - 11 
Responding to a questionnaire sent to him by tehelka.com on May 11, Jammu and Kashmir Libration Front (JKLF) Chairman Amanullah Khan said the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) was not the sole representative body of all Kashmiris. He said instea
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Responding to a questionnaire sent to him by tehelka.com on May 11, Jammu and Kashmir Libration Front (JKLF) Chairman Amanullah Khan said the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) was not the sole representative body of all Kashmiris. He said instead of trying to solve the Kashmir issue permanently, the Indian government’s invitation to parties in Jammu and Kashmir to discuss the issue was tantamount to putting the cart in front of the horse. Stating that the arguments given by the APHC for refusing to accept the Indian government's invitation were quite weighty but not very convincing, he went to add that it was a matter of secondary nature whether or not Hurriyat leaders were allowed to visit Pakistan. To him, the basic question was whether the Kashmiri Mujahideen could be persuaded to leave their guns and on what conditions.
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May - 11 
Suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists on May 11 killed two women in Chajru village, Udhampur district. The terrorists later escaped into the adjacent forests.
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Suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists on May 11 killed two women in Chajru village, Udhampur district. The terrorists later escaped into the adjacent forests.
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May - 11 
The Nizamabd district president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was killed by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), in Kamareddy town, Nizamabad district on May 11. Following the killing, tension escalated in the town.
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The Nizamabd district president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was killed by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), in Kamareddy town, Nizamabad district on May 11. Following the killing, tension escalated in the town. The BJP has called a bandh in the town on May 12 in protest against the killing. Earlier, a leader of the People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA), while talking to newsmen during the week beginning May 6, 2001, in the Adilabad forests, had warned that the PWG would now begin targeting BJP and Telugu Desam leaders. Meanwhile, the police have launched a combing operation to arrest the Naxalites.
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May - 11 
Two suspected Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with security forces (SF) at Vilgam in Kupwara district, on May 11.
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Two suspected Pakistani mercenaries of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with security forces (SF) at Vilgam in Kupwara district, on May 11.
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May - 11 
A child was killed and the other sustained critical injuries when a bomb exploded in Nawankilli area of Quetta on May 11.
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A child was killed and the other sustained critical injuries when a bomb exploded in Nawankilli area of Quetta on May 11.
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May - 11 
Chairman of the Muttahida Jihad Council (MJC) and 'Supreme Commander' of the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Syed Salahuddin said in Islamabad on May 11, that Indo-Israel axis is posing dire threats to the entire Muslim Ummah. He emphasised upon Muslim commu
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Chairman of the Muttahida Jihad Council (MJC) and 'Supreme Commander' of the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Syed Salahuddin said in Islamabad on May 11, that Indo-Israel axis is posing dire threats to the entire Muslim Ummah. He emphasised upon Muslim community to forge unity and to counter the evil designs of these two forces. He alleged that the number of secret agents of Mossad has increased in Kashmir tremendously. He appealed to the Muslim world to join hands for the Kashmir and Palestine cause and should boycott economic ties with the two countries.
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May - 11 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed said at a press conference in Karachi, on May 11, that India would attempt imposing war on Pakistan to establish its defence alongside the Chenab border. He asked the Pakistan Army to take action in Ka
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed said at a press conference in Karachi, on May 11, that India would attempt imposing war on Pakistan to establish its defence alongside the Chenab border. He asked the Pakistan Army to take action in Kashmir to pre-empt alleged Indian designs. He said, "the military government's biggest mistake is that it is not wising up its own people on the crucial juncture in the freedom movement in Kashmir…jihad in Kashmir has reached a crucial juncture, where army action in Kashmir is inevitable after strengthening our own borders in Sindh." He believed that separatist movements in other parts of India would get acceleration with the success of ‘Jihad’ in the Kashmir.
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May - 11 
A group of Maoist insurgents raided a hospital, on May 11, and set free a senior Maoist leader who was being treated there under police guard. The Maoists overpowered policemen on duty at the Bheri Zonal Hospital in Nepalgunj and locked them up in a
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A group of Maoist insurgents raided a hospital, on May 11, and set free a senior Maoist leader who was being treated there under police guard. The Maoists overpowered policemen on duty at the Bheri Zonal Hospital in Nepalgunj and locked them up in a room.
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May - 11 
Media reports from Nepal said on May 11, that Nepal’s Ambassador to Bhutan, Dr. Bhek Bahadur Thapa, disclosed in Thimpu, that a joint-Ministerial meeting of Nepal and Bhutan would soon be held. The meeting shall review the progress made in the verifi
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Media reports from Nepal said on May 11, that Nepal’s Ambassador to Bhutan, Dr. Bhek Bahadur Thapa, disclosed in Thimpu, that a joint-Ministerial meeting of Nepal and Bhutan would soon be held. The meeting shall review the progress made in the verification of citizenship claims by people of Nepalese origin who hold that they are Bhutanese citizens, but were forcibly evicted by the Royal Government of Bhutan. The dates of the meeting have not been announced yet. There are 100,000 refugees staying in United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)- administered camps in Nepal.
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May - 11 
An LTTE cadre wounded another soldier on a bridge 20km west of Batticaloa, on May 11, in small arms fire.
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An LTTE cadre wounded another soldier on a bridge 20km west of Batticaloa, on May 11, in small arms fire.
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May - 11 
In Batticaloa, on May 11, unidentified gunmen shot dead a police officer, allegedly involved with the LTTE in the past.
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In Batticaloa, on May 11, unidentified gunmen shot dead a police officer, allegedly involved with the LTTE in the past.
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May - 11 
The rebels’ clandestine Voice of Tigers Radio said LTTE cadres laid an ambush and killed 12 soldiers in Sungawil, Polonnaruwa district, on May 11. The LTTE rebels recovered an AK light machine gun, assault rifles, pistols, communication equipment and
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The rebels’ clandestine Voice of Tigers Radio said LTTE cadres laid an ambush and killed 12 soldiers in Sungawil, Polonnaruwa district, on May 11. The LTTE rebels recovered an AK light machine gun, assault rifles, pistols, communication equipment and night vision devices from the slain soldiers.
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May - 11 
The Sri Lankan Army said government troops attacked bunkers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Omanthai general area, on May 11, and killed three LTTE cadres.
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The Sri Lankan Army said government troops attacked bunkers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Omanthai general area, on May 11, and killed three LTTE cadres.
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May - 11 
The Sri Lankan Army said government troops clashed with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in an attack, on May 11, on their bunker at Valarchinnakulam, 16km north of Vavuniya and killed three LTTE cadres. In a separate incident also on t
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The Sri Lankan Army said government troops clashed with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in an attack, on May 11, on their bunker at Valarchinnakulam, 16km north of Vavuniya and killed three LTTE cadres. In a separate incident also on the same day, two LTTE rebels were either killed or wounded when troops of a fighting patrol confronted the LTTE.
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May - 12 
Another terrorist was killed in a separate encounter in the Gulgam forests of Kupwara district.
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Another terrorist was killed in a separate encounter in the Gulgam forests of Kupwara district.
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May - 12 
Britain has said it was India's prerogative whether to involve Pakistan or not while holding talks with Kashmiri groups to find a solution to the Kashimr problem. British High Commissioner to India Rob Young, while talking to newsmen during his visit
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Britain has said it was India's prerogative whether to involve Pakistan or not while holding talks with Kashmiri groups to find a solution to the Kashimr problem. British High Commissioner to India Rob Young, while talking to newsmen during his visit to the Northeast on May 12, said, "We welcome last November's unilateral ceasefire announced by India, but involving Pakistan in a tripartite talks on Kashmir is New Delhi's prerogative.
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May - 12 
In a similar incident, another woman was shot dead by terrorists in Kasbrari village, Poonch district. Another person was shot dead by unidentified terrorists in Watpora, Sopore, also on May 12.
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In a similar incident, another woman was shot dead by terrorists in Kasbrari village, Poonch district. Another person was shot dead by unidentified terrorists in Watpora, Sopore, also on May 12.
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May - 12 
In another encounter on May 12 at Tsoonthimulla in Baramulla district, two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed.
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In another encounter on May 12 at Tsoonthimulla in Baramulla district, two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed.
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May - 12 
In another incident in Kainthi village,C, unidentified terrorists abducted a youth, on May 12. SF personnel have launched an operation to trace the youth. Reports said three students, all boys, went missing in Doda district and it is suspected that t
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In another incident in Kainthi village,C, unidentified terrorists abducted a youth, on May 12. SF personnel have launched an operation to trace the youth. Reports said three students, all boys, went missing in Doda district and it is suspected that terrorists had abducted them.
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May - 12 
In another incident one SF personnel was injured in a clash with a group of unidentified terrorists in Gora village, Doda district.
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In another incident one SF personnel was injured in a clash with a group of unidentified terrorists in Gora village, Doda district.
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May - 12 
In another incident, also on may 12, three civilians were wounded in a mine explosion in Pukharni village, Nowshera sector.
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In another incident, also on may 12, three civilians were wounded in a mine explosion in Pukharni village, Nowshera sector.
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May - 12 
In Boli-Di-Baan village near Ziarat in Pouni Park area, SF personnel arrested a HM terrorist, on May 12, and seized some arms and ammunition from his possession.
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In Boli-Di-Baan village near Ziarat in Pouni Park area, SF personnel arrested a HM terrorist, on May 12, and seized some arms and ammunition from his possession.
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May - 12 
In one of the largest haul of explosives in recent times in Jammu and Kashmir, SF personnel recovered 50 kg of RDX and a huge cache of arms and ammunition after having damaged two terrorist hideouts in Borinar and Murdaigali, Kupwara district. The an
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In one of the largest haul of explosives in recent times in Jammu and Kashmir, SF personnel recovered 50 kg of RDX and a huge cache of arms and ammunition after having damaged two terrorist hideouts in Borinar and Murdaigali, Kupwara district. The announcement was made by an Army spokesperson on May 12, in Srinagar.
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May - 12 
In three separate incidents unidentified militants in Kupwara district hurled grenades at SF personnel. All three grenades missed the target. In one incident, however, seven civilians were wounded.
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In three separate incidents unidentified militants in Kupwara district hurled grenades at SF personnel. All three grenades missed the target. In one incident, however, seven civilians were wounded.
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May - 12 
News reports said SF personnel on a search mission in the forests close to Keegam, Kupwara, on May 12, fired upon a civilian family mistaking them for terrorists. Two members of the family were killed while two more were injured.
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News reports said SF personnel on a search mission in the forests close to Keegam, Kupwara, on May 12, fired upon a civilian family mistaking them for terrorists. Two members of the family were killed while two more were injured.
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May - 12 
Official statistics released on May 12 has shown that the cessation of offensive operations by SF units in Jammu and Kashmir, effective since November 28, 2000, has failed to reduce the level of violence in the State.
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Official statistics released on May 12 has shown that the cessation of offensive operations by SF units in Jammu and Kashmir, effective since November 28, 2000, has failed to reduce the level of violence in the State.
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May - 12 
On May 12, a civilian, reportedly a political associate of State finance Minister Abdur Rahim Rather, was killed by unidentified terrorists at Chadoura in Budgam district. In the same area, another political associate of the Minister was injured in a
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On May 12, a civilian, reportedly a political associate of State finance Minister Abdur Rahim Rather, was killed by unidentified terrorists at Chadoura in Budgam district. In the same area, another political associate of the Minister was injured in a separate terrorist attack.
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May - 12 
On the night of May 12, two terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Khori Phagla jungles, Poonch.
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On the night of May 12, two terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Khori Phagla jungles, Poonch.
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May - 12 
Police claimed they had arrested a left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), and his accomplice in Ranchi on the night of May 12.
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Police claimed they had arrested a left-wing extremist, Naxalite of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), and his accomplice in Ranchi on the night of May 12.
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May - 12 
Reports from Udhampur on May 12 said a woman had alleged that she was subjected to rape by a group of Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Gool village. A board of doctors has been formed to examine the woman. The board’s report is awaited.
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Reports from Udhampur on May 12 said a woman had alleged that she was subjected to rape by a group of Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in Gool village. A board of doctors has been formed to examine the woman. The board’s report is awaited.
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May - 12 
Security Force (SF) personnel in Anantnag district on May 12 killed a Pakistani commander of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Halsidhar village, Dooru area.
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Security Force (SF) personnel in Anantnag district on May 12 killed a Pakistani commander of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Halsidhar village, Dooru area.
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May - 12 
Senior All Parties hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Abdul Ghani Lone said, on May 12, in Awoora, near Kupwara, Pakistan had some objections to the APHC’s position on the Kashmir issue. He also said some people has started a ‘malicious campaign’ agai
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Senior All Parties hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Abdul Ghani Lone said, on May 12, in Awoora, near Kupwara, Pakistan had some objections to the APHC’s position on the Kashmir issue. He also said some people has started a ‘malicious campaign’ against the APHC leadership and had dubbed them as Pakistani agents. He also came down heavily on the Union government and said ‘its peace overtures were proved a hoax’. He also said the government was ‘afraid of the Hurriyat’ and for that reason it had declined permission to its delegation to visit Pakistan. He said Kashmir issue can be solved through peaceful dialogue, but the Union government was creating impediments in this process.
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May - 12 
SF personnel in Surankot, Poonch district, killed two LeT, including a ‘divisional commander’, terrorists in an encounter with a group of terrorists in the Kanhi Kori hills, on May 12. Two AK-56 rifles and some other arms and ammunition after the enc
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SF personnel in Surankot, Poonch district, killed two LeT, including a ‘divisional commander’, terrorists in an encounter with a group of terrorists in the Kanhi Kori hills, on May 12. Two AK-56 rifles and some other arms and ammunition after the encounter.
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May - 12 
The government has decided to temporarily suspend plans to fence the international boundary with Pakistan in the Jammu region. This was decided following a meeting between officials of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers at Jalandhar
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The government has decided to temporarily suspend plans to fence the international boundary with Pakistan in the Jammu region. This was decided following a meeting between officials of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers at Jalandhar, on May 12. It was decided that no steps would be taken to alter the status quo. The decision to fence the 210-km border in Jammu was made under the Narasimha Rao government when India realised that terrorists used it as an all-weather crossing point. The long-delayed implementation of that decision was taken up earlier this year. However, on March 29, 2001 the Pakistani foreign office had issued a strongly worded statement against the proposal to construct defences along what Islamabad calls the "working boundary".
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May - 12 
Three Pakistani mercenaries and four security force (SF) personnel, including an officer, were killed in an encounter at Sungal Sama near Akhnoor, on May 12. The mercenaries, trapped in the SF cordon, killed a woman who was being held hostage by them
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Three Pakistani mercenaries and four security force (SF) personnel, including an officer, were killed in an encounter at Sungal Sama near Akhnoor, on May 12. The mercenaries, trapped in the SF cordon, killed a woman who was being held hostage by them. Six SF personnel and a civilian were reported to have sustained injuries while the fate of one SF personnel trapped in a cave near the mercenaries’ hideout is yet not known. The encounter was continuing when reports last came in. Two Afghan mercenaries probably lay trapped in the hideout.
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May - 12 
Two SF were killed in a mine blast near Chautali, in the Gulmarg-Uri sector on May 12 .
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Two SF were killed in a mine blast near Chautali, in the Gulmarg-Uri sector on May 12 .
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May - 12 
A rocket fired from an unknown direction landed near the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Quetta on May 12. However, no loss of life was reported.
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A rocket fired from an unknown direction landed near the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Quetta on May 12. However, no loss of life was reported.
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May - 12 
Following a Cabinet decision, the Royal Nepalese Army would be deployed in the Maoist insurgency-hit Gorkha district, as a model district of Integrated Security Development Package (ISDP) from May 14, Army sources in Kathmandu said. A District Office
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Following a Cabinet decision, the Royal Nepalese Army would be deployed in the Maoist insurgency-hit Gorkha district, as a model district of Integrated Security Development Package (ISDP) from May 14, Army sources in Kathmandu said. A District Officer said the deployment would help undertake projects that had been stalled due to the activities of the Maoist insurgents. The Army, along with the police, would patrol areas where police morale is low. Besides, the patrol party would also patrol the districts having common border with Gorkha - Tanahun, Lamjung and Dhading.
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May - 12 
According to official sources, a four-member team of the Chittagong Hills Tract (CHT) Regional Council led by Goutam Chakma, member of the Regional Council, is likely to hold a series of meetings with the government to expedite the process of the ful
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According to official sources, a four-member team of the Chittagong Hills Tract (CHT) Regional Council led by Goutam Chakma, member of the Regional Council, is likely to hold a series of meetings with the government to expedite the process of the full implementation of the CHT Peace Accord, 1997. The team will meet CHT Affairs Minister Kalpa Ranjan Chakma on May 13. It will also meet Home Minister Mohammad Nasim and Convenor of the Peace Accord Implementation Committee and Chief Whip Abul Hasnat Abdullah on May 15 and Education and Law Ministers and the Prime Minister's principal secretary on May 17. The team is scheduled to meet the Prime Minister on May 18. Earlier in March, a five-member team had a discussion with the Prime Minister and different ministries on the issue.
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May - 12 
Delayed reports said three government troops were wounded in LTTE mortar shelling on May 12, in the Nagarkovil general area. In another incident, also on the same day, one LTTE rebel was captured after a brief encounter with a group of the rebels nea
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Delayed reports said three government troops were wounded in LTTE mortar shelling on May 12, in the Nagarkovil general area. In another incident, also on the same day, one LTTE rebel was captured after a brief encounter with a group of the rebels near Parayanalankulam, Kulankulam general area. Separately, a soldier was wounded in clashes with the LTTE rebels in the Parappankandal general area, also on May 12.
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May - 12 
The moderate Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF), on May 12, urged both the ruling People’s Alliance and the opposition United National Party (UNP) to do everything possible to initiate peace talks that would find a solution to the protracted ethnic
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The moderate Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF), on May 12, urged both the ruling People’s Alliance and the opposition United National Party (UNP) to do everything possible to initiate peace talks that would find a solution to the protracted ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. The solution, the TULF said, could be "within the framework upon the basis of which the Norwegian initiative has commenced". TULF opponents, however, questioned the timing of the plea and said it was a ploy by the TULF that was acting at the behest of the ruling alliance to scuttle the proposed no-confidence motion to be tabled in parliament by the UNP.
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May - 12 
Unidentified gunmen shot at and injured a Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (TELO) activist on May 12, while he was on his way to Chenkalady from Eravur.
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Unidentified gunmen shot at and injured a Tamil Eelam Liberation Organisation (TELO) activist on May 12, while he was on his way to Chenkalady from Eravur.
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May - 13 
In a separate attack, four Special Police Officers (SPO) were injured at Gora in Doda district. One SF personnel was injured in another attack at Manjkote, Poonch.
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In a separate attack, four Special Police Officers (SPO) were injured at Gora in Doda district. One SF personnel was injured in another attack at Manjkote, Poonch.
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May - 13 
In another incident, a member of the counter-insurgency outfit, Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen, was killed by unidentified terrorists at Gatipora in Pulwama district.
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In another incident, a member of the counter-insurgency outfit, Ikhwaan-ul-Muslimeen, was killed by unidentified terrorists at Gatipora in Pulwama district.
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May - 13 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), killed an activist of the Ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and a former Sarpanch, at Pallagutta village, Warangal district, on May 13.
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), killed an activist of the Ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and a former Sarpanch, at Pallagutta village, Warangal district, on May 13.
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May - 13 
On May 13, three civilians were injured after stepping on a landmine, planted by unidentified terrorists at Ban Mahora in Rajouri district. A fourth civilian was injured in a separate terrorist-attack at Bulbul in Anantnag district. Two boys were rep
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On May 13, three civilians were injured after stepping on a landmine, planted by unidentified terrorists at Ban Mahora in Rajouri district. A fourth civilian was injured in a separate terrorist-attack at Bulbul in Anantnag district. Two boys were reportedly abducted by unidentified terrorists from Bharki, Doda.
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May - 13 
On the night of May 13, three terrorists were killed in an encounter at Sundal in Doda district. Four SF personnel sustained injuries in the encounter.
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On the night of May 13, three terrorists were killed in an encounter at Sundal in Doda district. Four SF personnel sustained injuries in the encounter.
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May - 13 
SF sources reported that only two foreign mercenaries of the Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during the encounter at Akhnoor on May 13. Earlier reports said three foreign mercenaries were killed.
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SF sources reported that only two foreign mercenaries of the Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed during the encounter at Akhnoor on May 13. Earlier reports said three foreign mercenaries were killed.
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May - 13 
Two dead bodies, suspected to be those of victims of terrorist violence, were recovered from the Chenab river at Ramban in Doda district.
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Two dead bodies, suspected to be those of victims of terrorist violence, were recovered from the Chenab river at Ramban in Doda district.
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May - 13 
In a separate development, privately run boarding schools in Nepal announced they would be closing down for three days beginning May 14 due to lack of adequate security. The decision comes in the wake of a threat issued by All Nepal National Free Stu
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In a separate development, privately run boarding schools in Nepal announced they would be closing down for three days beginning May 14 due to lack of adequate security. The decision comes in the wake of a threat issued by All Nepal National Free Students Union (Revolutionary), the student wing of the Maoists, to close the schools for a week. The Maoists, government and the schools held discussions that failed find a solution to the demands raised by the Maoists. The Maoists have demanded a fifty per cent reduction in all types of fees and a fifty per cent concession on fees.
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May - 13 
In yet another incident, on May 13, Maoist insurgents attacked a police post at Mainpokhari, in Dolakha district. There were, however, no casualties in the incident.
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In yet another incident, on May 13, Maoist insurgents attacked a police post at Mainpokhari, in Dolakha district. There were, however, no casualties in the incident.
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May - 13 
Maoist insurgents, on May 13, raided the house of Assistant Minister for Supplies Mahendra Kumar Raya, in Sripur village, Mohottari district and fled with property worth Rs.200, 000.
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Maoist insurgents, on May 13, raided the house of Assistant Minister for Supplies Mahendra Kumar Raya, in Sripur village, Mohottari district and fled with property worth Rs.200, 000.
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May - 13 
On May 13, three Maoists insurgents, including two women cadre, were killed in an encounter, in Surkhet district, near Tatopani village.
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On May 13, three Maoists insurgents, including two women cadre, were killed in an encounter, in Surkhet district, near Tatopani village.
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May - 13 
A soldier posted at Akkaraipattu police station and who had earlier, on May 12, been fired at succumbed to his injuries.
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A soldier posted at Akkaraipattu police station and who had earlier, on May 12, been fired at succumbed to his injuries.
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May - 14 
In Baramulla town, a civilian was injured when a grenade, lobbed by unidentified terrorists on a SF picket, missed the target and exploded on the road.
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In Baramulla town, a civilian was injured when a grenade, lobbed by unidentified terrorists on a SF picket, missed the target and exploded on the road.
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May - 14 
A government official escaped a bid on his life by unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir when his car withstood a mine explosion at Seer Bazar on the Anantnag-Pahalgam road.
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A government official escaped a bid on his life by unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir when his car withstood a mine explosion at Seer Bazar on the Anantnag-Pahalgam road.
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May - 14 
According to media reports, radical Sikh organisations in Punjab have renewed their efforts to observe the anniversary of Operation Bluestar, on June 6, 2001, at the Golden Temple, Amritsar. As many as 15 different organisations have reportedly decid
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According to media reports, radical Sikh organisations in Punjab have renewed their efforts to observe the anniversary of Operation Bluestar, on June 6, 2001, at the Golden Temple, Amritsar. As many as 15 different organisations have reportedly decided to declare Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale a martyr and observe June 6 as ‘martyrdom day’. These organisations have reportedly formed a 15-member Sant Jarnail Singh Shaheedi and Ghalughara Yadgari Committee. The Committee has also approached Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Joginder Singh Vedanti to declare Bhindranwale a martyr.
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May - 14 
Congress leader Tarun Gogoi, Chief Ministerial aspirant of the newly elected Assam State Legislative Assembly, speaking to the press persons in Guwahati, on May 14, offered a unilateral cease-fire to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and urg
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Congress leader Tarun Gogoi, Chief Ministerial aspirant of the newly elected Assam State Legislative Assembly, speaking to the press persons in Guwahati, on May 14, offered a unilateral cease-fire to the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and urged the outfit to ‘come back to the mainstream’. Gogoi added, "The cease-fire should be on the same lines as the one in Jammu and Kashmir." He promised that his party would also draw up a comprehensive plan to deal with the insurgency problem at the political and economic level, apart from taking security aspects into consideration.
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May - 14 
Four foreign mercenaries of the Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami (HUJI) and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter in the Sattarban forests of Poonch district on May 14.
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Four foreign mercenaries of the Harkat-ul-Jehad Islami (HUJI) and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter in the Sattarban forests of Poonch district on May 14.
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May - 14 
Hearing of 260 identical writ petitions challenging the validity of the Public Safety Act (PSA) and cases under it began in the High Court on May 14. The petitioners contended that some provisions of the PSA are contradictory to the fundamental right
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Hearing of 260 identical writ petitions challenging the validity of the Public Safety Act (PSA) and cases under it began in the High Court on May 14. The petitioners contended that some provisions of the PSA are contradictory to the fundamental rights of citizens and, as such, the Act is ultra vires to the Constitution. The PSA was enacted by Parliament in February 2000 and provides for quick trial and harsh measures for criminal activities like terrorism, bomb explosion and extortion.
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May - 14 
In a similar incident, another civilian was killed in a separate attack at Burapora in Budgam district
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In a similar incident, another civilian was killed in a separate attack at Burapora in Budgam district
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May - 14 
In a third encounter in the district, two suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed at Mandi. A Pakistani mercenary, also of the Hizb, was killed in a fourth encounter in the district at Khwaja Seri.
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In a third encounter in the district, two suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed at Mandi. A Pakistani mercenary, also of the Hizb, was killed in a fourth encounter in the district at Khwaja Seri.
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May - 14 
In Poonch district, four unidentified terrorists were killed in a separate encounter at Sangyot. Later, one SF personnel succumbed to his injuries sustained during the encounter, while two others were being treated for their injuries.
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In Poonch district, four unidentified terrorists were killed in a separate encounter at Sangyot. Later, one SF personnel succumbed to his injuries sustained during the encounter, while two others were being treated for their injuries.
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May - 14 
In Rajouri district, a civilian was injured after being trapped in the crossfire during an encounter between SF personnel and unidentified terrorists at Gambhir Mugalan. The terrorists managed to escape without any casualties. In the same district, S
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In Rajouri district, a civilian was injured after being trapped in the crossfire during an encounter between SF personnel and unidentified terrorists at Gambhir Mugalan. The terrorists managed to escape without any casualties. In the same district, SF personnel raided a terrorist hideout in the Bindi forests and recovered a cache of heavy weapons and explosives.
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May - 14 
On May 14, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Mehmoodabad in Anantnag district.
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On May 14, a civilian was killed by unidentified terrorists at Mehmoodabad in Anantnag district.
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May - 14 
On May 14, Delhi Police claimed they had unearthed a counterfeit currency racket involving agents of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) with the arrest of one person in South Delhi. Fake currency notes worth Rs. 30 lakhs were also recovered
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On May 14, Delhi Police claimed they had unearthed a counterfeit currency racket involving agents of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) with the arrest of one person in South Delhi. Fake currency notes worth Rs. 30 lakhs were also recovered from his possession. The counterfeit currency was reportedly brought by the accused from Dubai. The supplier of the fake currency is suspected to be an associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, and intended to 'destabilise the Indian economy'.
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May - 14 
On May 14, Manipur Chief Minister Radhabinod Koijam said he had sacked six of his Ministerial- colleagues for their alleged nexus with terrorist outfits in the State. Speaking to the reporters he said the Union Home Ministry (MHA) had pressurised the
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On May 14, Manipur Chief Minister Radhabinod Koijam said he had sacked six of his Ministerial- colleagues for their alleged nexus with terrorist outfits in the State. Speaking to the reporters he said the Union Home Ministry (MHA) had pressurised the State government to remove such Ministers.
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May - 14 
On May 14, the Uttar Pradesh government admitted that there was a rise in the activities of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in the State and said seven organisations, including the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Harkat
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On May 14, the Uttar Pradesh government admitted that there was a rise in the activities of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in the State and said seven organisations, including the Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Harkat-ul-Ansar, were primarily responsible for cross-border terrorism along the India-Nepal border. In reply to a question in the State Legislative Assembly, Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Hukum Singh said the modus operandi of these organisations was to create terror either by exploding bombs in crowded places or at military establishments or targeting VIPs. He said, so far, ISI agents had been found directly involved in seven cases in 1999 and 23 cases in 2000. He said the State government had taken adequate measures by increasing the number of police outposts in sensitive areas and had also sought the Union government’s help to fence the 800-km porous India-Nepal border to check terrorist activities.
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May - 14 
On the night of May 14, a civilian was killed and three others injured when they were trapped in the crossfire during an encounter between SF personnel and some unidentified terrorists at Chandigam in Kupwara district. The encounter ensured after ter
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On the night of May 14, a civilian was killed and three others injured when they were trapped in the crossfire during an encounter between SF personnel and some unidentified terrorists at Chandigam in Kupwara district. The encounter ensured after terrorists attacked a SF camp in the area and managed to escape without any casualties.
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May - 14 
Two civilians were injured in separate terrorist attacks at Pethbugh Dayalgam, Anantnag and Cherhar, Doda.
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Two civilians were injured in separate terrorist attacks at Pethbugh Dayalgam, Anantnag and Cherhar, Doda.
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May - 14 
Union Home Minister L.K. Advani and Defence Minister Jaswant Singh are scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on May 19. According to official sources, they will attend a high level meeting of the Unified Headquarters in Srinagar to review the security
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Union Home Minister L.K. Advani and Defence Minister Jaswant Singh are scheduled to visit Jammu and Kashmir on May 19. According to official sources, they will attend a high level meeting of the Unified Headquarters in Srinagar to review the security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir before the Union government decides on further extending the unilateral cease-fire in operation since November 28, 2000. A preparatory meeting in this regard will take place in New Delhi on May 15. This is for the first time since the implementation of the unilateral cease-fire that both the Ministers would be visiting the State.
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May - 14 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘supreme commander’ Syed Salahuddin, in an interview to a Saudi newspaper, Al Jazira, on May 14 said, "The US and Israel cannot save India from destruction and the only way India can save itself from disintegration similar to
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘supreme commander’ Syed Salahuddin, in an interview to a Saudi newspaper, Al Jazira, on May 14 said, "The US and Israel cannot save India from destruction and the only way India can save itself from disintegration similar to the Soviet Union is by solving the Kashmir dispute in accordance with the aspirations of the Kashmir people and the UN resolutions." According to him, if India accepts Jammu and Kashmir as a disputed territory and agrees to hold tripartite talks, the terrorist outfits would respond positively. He also claimed that terrorist outfits could target any Indian installation.
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May - 14 
Media reports said, on May 14, 17 policemen, including an Inspector, were suspended and arrested for negligence following the escape from custody of two hardened criminals. An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) in Sukkur was trying the escapees for assassina
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Media reports said, on May 14, 17 policemen, including an Inspector, were suspended and arrested for negligence following the escape from custody of two hardened criminals. An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) in Sukkur was trying the escapees for assassinating two policemen. They had fled from the Court premises.
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May - 14 
In another encounter, one more insurgent was killed in Khumel village, Rolpa district, on May 14.
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In another encounter, one more insurgent was killed in Khumel village, Rolpa district, on May 14.
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May - 14 
In a separate incident, also on May 14, one soldier was wounded in LTTE mortar shelling in the Muhamali general area.
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In a separate incident, also on May 14, one soldier was wounded in LTTE mortar shelling in the Muhamali general area.
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May - 14 
In another incident, pro-Tamil sources said, quoting the Army, three government troops were killed in a claymore mine explosion set-off by the LTTE, while four more were wounded, at Aluthnuwara, on May 14.
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In another incident, pro-Tamil sources said, quoting the Army, three government troops were killed in a claymore mine explosion set-off by the LTTE, while four more were wounded, at Aluthnuwara, on May 14.
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May - 14 
The Sri Lankan Army said government troops attacked Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker in the Nagarkovil general area, on May 14, and killed two LTTE rebels while another was injured.
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The Sri Lankan Army said government troops attacked Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) bunker in the Nagarkovil general area, on May 14, and killed two LTTE rebels while another was injured.
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May - 14 
The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, on May 14, laid an ambush and killed one security force personnel soldier, 6km south of Muttur. A civilian, too, was killed in the ambush. A search operation has been launched f
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The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, on May 14, laid an ambush and killed one security force personnel soldier, 6km south of Muttur. A civilian, too, was killed in the ambush. A search operation has been launched for the rebels. Pro-Tamil sources, however, said ’10 others were wounded’, but did not specify if they were security force personnel or civilians.
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May - 15 
In a separate encounter at Mahore in Udhampur district, a suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed.
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In a separate encounter at Mahore in Udhampur district, a suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorist was killed.
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May - 15 
In another incident, an activist of the Ikhwan-ul-Muslimeen, a counter-insurgency outfit aiding SFs, was killed in an attack by unidentified terrorists at Adir in Anantnag district.
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In another incident, an activist of the Ikhwan-ul-Muslimeen, a counter-insurgency outfit aiding SFs, was killed in an attack by unidentified terrorists at Adir in Anantnag district.
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May - 15 
In Poonch district, the body of an unidentified terrorist was recovered from Kalani.
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In Poonch district, the body of an unidentified terrorist was recovered from Kalani.
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May - 15 
11 civilians and three Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured in a bomb explosion outside the Kishtwar police station, Doda. In another terrorist attack, a civilian and a SF personnel were injured in a mine blast at Kaloosa, Baramulla.
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11 civilians and three Special Police Officers (SPOs) were injured in a bomb explosion outside the Kishtwar police station, Doda. In another terrorist attack, a civilian and a SF personnel were injured in a mine blast at Kaloosa, Baramulla.
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May - 15 
According to media reports, security forces in Tripura are reviewing the situation following the reported regrouping of terrorists planning to launch a major offensive on the eve of the monsoon. According to sources, three major factions recently def
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According to media reports, security forces in Tripura are reviewing the situation following the reported regrouping of terrorists planning to launch a major offensive on the eve of the monsoon. According to sources, three major factions recently defected from the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and are now united under the leadership of Nayanbashi Jamatia. Following the interrogation of an arrested ‘lance corporal’ of the NLFT, Surya Kumar Saloi, at Ambassa in Dhalai district, on May 7, this development has come into light.
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May - 15 
According to official sources, a group of about 60 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), attacked Gudepally village in Warangal district, on May 15, and started beating up the villagers for allegedly giving shelter to a riv
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According to official sources, a group of about 60 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), attacked Gudepally village in Warangal district, on May 15, and started beating up the villagers for allegedly giving shelter to a rival group of Naxalites. At least 17 persons were injured in the attack, four of them are stated to be in a critical condition.
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May - 15 
According to official sources, the Border Security Force (BSF) has started fencing the 108km-lobng international border in the Jammu region to stop infiltration from across the border. A senior official of the BSF said in Jammu, on May 15, that fenci
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According to official sources, the Border Security Force (BSF) has started fencing the 108km-lobng international border in the Jammu region to stop infiltration from across the border. A senior official of the BSF said in Jammu, on May 15, that fencing was being erected at the distance of 100 to 800m inside Indian territory. The fencing work would be completed by the end of the year 2003 along the entire International border from the Nikki Tawai area to Dharmahanpur in Punjab.
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May - 15 
According to unidentified sources, security forces have stepped up measures throughout the State in order to prevent disruptive activities by terrorists on the eve of the swearing-in of the new Ministry. Search operations have been launched in all vu
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According to unidentified sources, security forces have stepped up measures throughout the State in order to prevent disruptive activities by terrorists on the eve of the swearing-in of the new Ministry. Search operations have been launched in all vulnerable areas. It’s a common practice for terrorists to strike before a new government assumes power in the State. Terrorists killed a journalist Parag Kumar Das in Guwahati just after the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP)-led Government came to power in 1996. The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) abducted 10 persons earlier, when the Congress Party, under the leadership of Hiteswar Saikia, was sworn in 1991.
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May - 15 
In a separate development, on May 15, Naxalites of the PWG attacked and seriously injured the Karimnagar district vice president of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Vemulvada town, Karimnagar district.
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In a separate development, on May 15, Naxalites of the PWG attacked and seriously injured the Karimnagar district vice president of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) in Vemulvada town, Karimnagar district.
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May - 15 
In a separate incident, on May 15, a civilian was abducted by the terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from Harikantapara village in West Tripura district. A search operation has been launched in the area.
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In a separate incident, on May 15, a civilian was abducted by the terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) from Harikantapara village in West Tripura district. A search operation has been launched in the area.
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May - 15 
In a separate incident, on May 15, the PWG observed a bandh in Guntur city in protest against the killing of two Naxalites, in what they call a fake encounter, at Perikapadu Tanda, Guntur district, earlier on May 6. However, the bandh evoked a poor r
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In a separate incident, on May 15, the PWG observed a bandh in Guntur city in protest against the killing of two Naxalites, in what they call a fake encounter, at Perikapadu Tanda, Guntur district, earlier on May 6. However, the bandh evoked a poor response and life in the city remained normal. Earlier, the PWG had issued a stern warning to leaders of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the district that they will have to pay a heavy price for the alleged 'concocted' encounter.
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May - 15 
In Srinagar, SF personnel arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist at Ganderbal.
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In Srinagar, SF personnel arrested a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist at Ganderbal.
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May - 15 
In view of the increasing use of Improved Explosive Device (IED) and landmines by the terrorists, the Border Security Force (BSF) has developed indigenous landmine jammers. These jammers have been built at a makeshift laboratory of the BSF's communic
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In view of the increasing use of Improved Explosive Device (IED) and landmines by the terrorists, the Border Security Force (BSF) has developed indigenous landmine jammers. These jammers have been built at a makeshift laboratory of the BSF's communication wing in New Delhi. The first consignment of three such jammers has already been sent to Jammu and Kashmir. The new equipment which costs around Rs 30,000-35,000, as against Rs one crore for IED jammers in use for select VIPs in the country, would ensure smooth passage of vehicles over buried landmines. According to official sources, the BSF plans to equip each BSF vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir with these jammers within a year.
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May - 15 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah contested the claim of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) to be the only genuine representative of the State's population. Addressing a rally of his ruling National Conference (NC) o
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah contested the claim of the separatist All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) to be the only genuine representative of the State's population. Addressing a rally of his ruling National Conference (NC) on May 15, the Chief Minister also criticised other political leaders in the State who were demanding that tripartite talks be held with Pakistan to settle the Kashmir issue.
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May - 15 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (Janasakthi) killed one person at Govindaram village, Karimnagar district, on May 15, suspecting him to be a police informer.
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML (Janasakthi) killed one person at Govindaram village, Karimnagar district, on May 15, suspecting him to be a police informer.
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May - 15 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) blew up a telephone exchange at Parkal, Warangal district, on May 15. This is the second exchange to be blown up by the Naxalites this year.
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) blew up a telephone exchange at Parkal, Warangal district, on May 15. This is the second exchange to be blown up by the Naxalites this year.
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May - 15 
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad said he was in favour of a peaceful solution to the Kashmir problem. Talking to newsmen after the conclusion of his meeting with visiting Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, he said, on May 15, in Ku
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Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad said he was in favour of a peaceful solution to the Kashmir problem. Talking to newsmen after the conclusion of his meeting with visiting Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, he said, on May 15, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia did not support any kind of terrorism, whether state-sponsored or otherwise. He added, as far as the Kashmir issue was concerned, the two countries had no disagreement.
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May - 15 
Nine of the 12 activists of the Islamic fundamentalist organization Al-Umma accused in the Udumalpet bomb blast case were sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court in Coimbatore, on May 15. Three persons were killed and four others injured in
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Nine of the 12 activists of the Islamic fundamentalist organization Al-Umma accused in the Udumalpet bomb blast case were sentenced to life imprisonment by a special court in Coimbatore, on May 15. Three persons were killed and four others injured in the blast triggered in Udumalpet, earlier on December 12, 1997.
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May - 15 
On May 15, 14 officials and employees belonging to the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Food and Civil Supplies department were arrested by the state police in connection with charges of extending financial support to terrorist outfits.
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On May 15, 14 officials and employees belonging to the Public Works Department (PWD) and the Food and Civil Supplies department were arrested by the state police in connection with charges of extending financial support to terrorist outfits.
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May - 15 
On May 15, an explosion was reported from the residence of a defeated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate in North Cachar district. The candidate suffered injuries.
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On May 15, an explosion was reported from the residence of a defeated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate in North Cachar district. The candidate suffered injuries.
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May - 15 
On May 15, an SF personnel was killed and three others injured in an ambush laid by unidentified terrorists on a patrol party at Khadi in Doda district.
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On May 15, an SF personnel was killed and three others injured in an ambush laid by unidentified terrorists on a patrol party at Khadi in Doda district.
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May - 15 
On May 15, clashes were reported between the Myanmarese Army and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) along the Indo-Myanmar border. According to official sources, an estimated 300 Myanmarese Army personnel raided four village
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On May 15, clashes were reported between the Myanmarese Army and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) along the Indo-Myanmar border. According to official sources, an estimated 300 Myanmarese Army personnel raided four villages of the Konyak regional centre, which houses the base camp of the terrorist outfit to evict the terrorists which led to a fierce encounter. Several Myanmarese Army personnel and the terorists were reportedly injured in the encounter.
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May - 15 
On May 15, suspected terrorists of the Kuki National Army (KNA) abducted four Naga tribals in Chandel district. Police suspect that all the abducted Nagas might have been killed by the terrorists.
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On May 15, suspected terrorists of the Kuki National Army (KNA) abducted four Naga tribals in Chandel district. Police suspect that all the abducted Nagas might have been killed by the terrorists.
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May - 15 
On May 15, the State cabinet decided to ask the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the allegations of corruption and 'terrorist nexus' against the six Ministers who were dropped from the Council of Ministers by the chief minister on May 1
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On May 15, the State cabinet decided to ask the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the allegations of corruption and 'terrorist nexus' against the six Ministers who were dropped from the Council of Ministers by the chief minister on May 14.
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May - 15 
On May 15, two terrorists of the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) were arrested by a joint team of police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Karamcherra village in Dhalai district. According to police sources, the arrested insurge
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On May 15, two terrorists of the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) were arrested by a joint team of police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Karamcherra village in Dhalai district. According to police sources, the arrested insurgents were involved in several subversive activities.
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May - 15 
On May 15, unidentified terrorists shot and killed three Christian priests at a seminary at Ngarian. According to sources, a group of three armed terrorists drove into the seminary and asked the authorities to separate the students belonging to the N
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On May 15, unidentified terrorists shot and killed three Christian priests at a seminary at Ngarian. According to sources, a group of three armed terrorists drove into the seminary and asked the authorities to separate the students belonging to the Naga tribe from the rest. While the head of the seminary asked the terrorists to discuss matters with him, he was called to the courtyard outside and shot along with two other accompanying priests. According to police sources, the priests paid some cash to the terrorists before they were killed. Terrorists of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) had earlier threatened to attack eight schools run by the Roman Catholic Church in Imphal if they fail to meet a demand of Rs 5,00,000.
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May - 15 
Reports from Golaghat district on the Assam-Nagaland border suggest that terrorists of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) are getting increasingly involved in abduction, extortion, looting etc. in the area. The NSCN has also issued a t
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Reports from Golaghat district on the Assam-Nagaland border suggest that terrorists of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) are getting increasingly involved in abduction, extortion, looting etc. in the area. The NSCN has also issued a threat to the villagers of the ‘B’ sector of Golaghat to leave their villages within a week.
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May - 15 
SF personnel recovered the body of a civilian, suspected victim of terrorist violence, from Kerigam, Anantnag, on May 15.
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SF personnel recovered the body of a civilian, suspected victim of terrorist violence, from Kerigam, Anantnag, on May 15.
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May - 15 
The Parliamentary Standing Committee's 73rd Report on the Home Ministry feels that a fund crunch has seriously affected the Union Home Ministry's programme of modernising Central Paramilitary Forces (PMFs). The Committee has noted that despite the cl
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee's 73rd Report on the Home Ministry feels that a fund crunch has seriously affected the Union Home Ministry's programme of modernising Central Paramilitary Forces (PMFs). The Committee has noted that despite the claim that modernisation of Central PMFs was the thrust area of the Ministry, 'not enough urgency is being shown by it to put its implementation in place with right earnest'. Commenting on the Action Taken Report of the Ministry, the Committee noted that whereas the initial projection for the Five-year Plan, from the year 2000-01 to year 2004-05, was Rs 4025 crore, it now stands scaled down to Rs 3740.71 crore. Even this reduced amount is not going to be available during the period and there will be a huge shortfall of Rs 2624 crore. The Standing committee said excessive dependence on Central PMFs for routine maintenance of law and order was putting greater pressure on the forces and recommended that State police forces should be strengthened so that this over-dependence on the Central PMFs was reduced.
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May - 15 
Two suspected foreign mercenaries were killed in an encounter with Security Force personnel (SF) at Bandipora in Baramulla district, on May 15.
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Two suspected foreign mercenaries were killed in an encounter with Security Force personnel (SF) at Bandipora in Baramulla district, on May 15.
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May - 15 
A senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Sheikh Abdul Aziz said in Islamabad, on May 15, Kashmiri leader Shabbir Shah's readiness to hold talks with the Indian government was a "blunder and he betrayed Kashmiri nation". While ind
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A senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Sheikh Abdul Aziz said in Islamabad, on May 15, Kashmiri leader Shabbir Shah's readiness to hold talks with the Indian government was a "blunder and he betrayed Kashmiri nation". While indicating that a tripartite dialogue is the only solution to the Kashmir issue, he added, "Keeping any of the three parties to dispute out of the process will create confusion, and India by playing such follies cannot hoodwink world opinion." While supporting Pakistan’s Kashmir policy he said, "Pakistan is a source of encouragement for Kashmiri people."
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May - 15 
According to Pakistani news sources the Federal government is expected to set a 15-day deadline for the recovery of illicit arms ahead of a de-weaponisation campaign to be launched with the assistance of the security force personnel. The Federal Cabi
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According to Pakistani news sources the Federal government is expected to set a 15-day deadline for the recovery of illicit arms ahead of a de-weaponisation campaign to be launched with the assistance of the security force personnel. The Federal Cabinet is scheduled to approve an Arms Control Policy (ACP) today, May 16, under which an Action Plan has been agreed to between the Federation and the Provinces.
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May - 15 
Media reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents on May 15 declared the inauguration of ‘local government’ (‘peoples’ local government, in insurgents’ parlance) in Bhawang, Rolpa district, a stronghold of the insurgents. The declaration precedes b
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Media reports from Nepal said the Maoist insurgents on May 15 declared the inauguration of ‘local government’ (‘peoples’ local government, in insurgents’ parlance) in Bhawang, Rolpa district, a stronghold of the insurgents. The declaration precedes by a fortnight the induction of the Royal Army into the district to fight the insurgents. A 19-member committee is in charge of the local government. The committee is headed by Santosh Buda, and is assisted by Khim Bahadur Thapa. Buda said, on the occasion, "The ruling reactionary government was an illegitimate one, and our government has been declared today to topple it."
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May - 15 
Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim arrived in the capital Colombo on May 15. He is due to meet President Chandrika Kumaratunga, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe, LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran and leaders of minority political parties, the
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Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim arrived in the capital Colombo on May 15. He is due to meet President Chandrika Kumaratunga, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe, LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran and leaders of minority political parties, the Presidential Secretariat said.
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May - 15 
Pro-Tamil sources said Solheim would meet LTTE political wing chief Tamil Chelvan, in Wanni, on May 16 and 17. It went to add, "The meetings are expected to focus on steps to bring about a suitable atmosphere for productive negotiations to be held be
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Pro-Tamil sources said Solheim would meet LTTE political wing chief Tamil Chelvan, in Wanni, on May 16 and 17. It went to add, "The meetings are expected to focus on steps to bring about a suitable atmosphere for productive negotiations to be held between the LTTE and the Sri Lankan government". The visit and the meetings come in the wake of speculation that talks between the government and the LTTE were imminent. The government had earlier claimed that some understanding with the LTTE was reached, but chief negotiator and ideologue Anton Balasingham denied the same.
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May - 15 
The Sri Lankan Army alleged on May 20 that a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels attacked civilians in Serunewa village, 20 km south of Horowpothana town, Trincomalee, on May 15. One person was killed while two more wounded in the
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The Sri Lankan Army alleged on May 20 that a group of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels attacked civilians in Serunewa village, 20 km south of Horowpothana town, Trincomalee, on May 15. One person was killed while two more wounded in the incident.
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May - 16 
A J&K police news release said that five terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces (SF) on May 16. No details were available. In other incidents of terrorist violence, a former terrorist and a civilian were killed in separate at
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A J&K police news release said that five terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces (SF) on May 16. No details were available. In other incidents of terrorist violence, a former terrorist and a civilian were killed in separate attacks by unidentified terrorists.
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May - 16 
According to official sources, 45 left-wing extremists, Naxalites, surrendered on May 16 before the police in Mahboobnagar, the district headquarters. The Naxalites belonging to Pangal dalam of the People's War Group (PWG), reportedly decided to surr
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According to official sources, 45 left-wing extremists, Naxalites, surrendered on May 16 before the police in Mahboobnagar, the district headquarters. The Naxalites belonging to Pangal dalam of the People's War Group (PWG), reportedly decided to surrender as they were disillusioned with the PWG ideology and wanted to live a peaceful life.
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May - 16 
Alarmed at the growing activities of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in New Delhi, the Army, on May 16, called for greater efforts to counter the challenge. Speaking at the ‘Civil-Military liaison Conference’ organised by the Western Arm
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Alarmed at the growing activities of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in New Delhi, the Army, on May 16, called for greater efforts to counter the challenge. Speaking at the ‘Civil-Military liaison Conference’ organised by the Western Army Command, the Command chief Lt-Gen Surjit Singh said that Delhi was increasingly becoming vulnerable to terrorist strikes and the government should keep a very close watch on the attempts of the ISI to spread their tentacles in and around Delhi.
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May - 16 
In a bid to mobilize international support against terrorism, Union Home Minister L K Advani is expected to visit Germany and Turkey in June 2001. According to official sources, the Home Minister is likely to sign extradition treaty with Turkey. Of l
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In a bid to mobilize international support against terrorism, Union Home Minister L K Advani is expected to visit Germany and Turkey in June 2001. According to official sources, the Home Minister is likely to sign extradition treaty with Turkey. Of late Turkey has become a safe haven for Islamic terrorists including the Afghan mercenaries. In Germany, the Home Minister is likely to discuss the possibility of Joint Working Groups (JWG) between the two countries on sharing information on organised crime and terrorist activities.
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May - 16 
In a similar incident, SF sources said a foreign mercenary was killed in retaliatory firing after a patrol party was attacked at Chakpora, on May 16. But, locals disputed the SF version and claimed that the mercenary, who was undergoing treatment in
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In a similar incident, SF sources said a foreign mercenary was killed in retaliatory firing after a patrol party was attacked at Chakpora, on May 16. But, locals disputed the SF version and claimed that the mercenary, who was undergoing treatment in a local hospital, was arrested and later killed.
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May - 16 
On May 16, 14 people were injured in an attack by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists in Tripura. According to police sources, a group of estimated 15 NLFT terrorists stormed the Bholagiri Ashram, a Hindu religious place in the out
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On May 16, 14 people were injured in an attack by National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) terrorists in Tripura. According to police sources, a group of estimated 15 NLFT terrorists stormed the Bholagiri Ashram, a Hindu religious place in the outskirts of Agartala and fired indiscriminately from automatic weapons. A search operation has been launched to nab the terrorists.
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May - 16 
On May 16, a civilian was injured in a crude bomb explosion in a shop at Tarapur in North Cachar district.
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On May 16, a civilian was injured in a crude bomb explosion in a shop at Tarapur in North Cachar district.
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On May 17, Thuingaleng Muivah, the General Secretary of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), in a statement from Bangkok, warned of retaliation against government forces, charging the Union government with not honouring i
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On May 17, Thuingaleng Muivah, the General Secretary of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), in a statement from Bangkok, warned of retaliation against government forces, charging the Union government with not honouring its commitment to extend the cease-fire to States neighbouring Nagaland. The outfit also declared a state of 'emergency' and dissolved the Tatar Ho Ho, an umbrella body of Naga religious leaders. Earlier, on May 16 the Nagaland Pradesh Congress (NPC) appealed to the NSCN-IM to reconsider their move to review cease-fire with the Union government in the larger interest of the people.
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May - 16 
On the night of May 16, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in retaliatory firing after a patrol party was attacked at Dangam, Baramulla. Locals, however, disputed the official version.
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On the night of May 16, two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists were killed in retaliatory firing after a patrol party was attacked at Dangam, Baramulla. Locals, however, disputed the official version.
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May - 16 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, on May 16, stated that Malaysia is in favour of peaceful and bilateral resolution of the Kashmir problem. There had been certain reports in the media in the recent past, which created the impression that Malaysia
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, on May 16, stated that Malaysia is in favour of peaceful and bilateral resolution of the Kashmir problem. There had been certain reports in the media in the recent past, which created the impression that Malaysia was in favour of tripartite talks on the Kashmir issue. But during the Prime Minister's recent visit, Malaysia accepted the Indian position and assured that it was against all forms of terrorism, including religious terrorism and state terrorism.
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May - 16 
The Bihar government has reportedly envisaged a plan for the surrender and rehabilitation of left-wing extremists, Naxalites. State Chief Secretary Mukund Prasad, while talking to newsmen on May 16, said most of the extremists had become outlaws due
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The Bihar government has reportedly envisaged a plan for the surrender and rehabilitation of left-wing extremists, Naxalites. State Chief Secretary Mukund Prasad, while talking to newsmen on May 16, said most of the extremists had become outlaws due to social discrimination. He stated that the reward money announced for Naxalite leaders would be diverted for the rehabilitation of those willing to surrender with their associates. He stated that the scheme would be flexible and it would be a 'different kind of surrender' being worked out. The proposal was mooted in the light of the experience in Andhra Pradesh State, which has already announced incentives for Naxalites willing to surrender.
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May - 16 
The residence of State forest minister, Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah at Gazigund in Anantnag district was attacked with grenades by unidentified terrorists. There were no casualties in the attack.
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The residence of State forest minister, Peerzada Ghulam Ahmad Shah at Gazigund in Anantnag district was attacked with grenades by unidentified terrorists. There were no casualties in the attack.
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May - 16 
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Rajnath Singh, while talking to newsmen in Mumbai on May 16, said the Uttar Pradesh government is not in favour of banning the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for its alleged anti-national activities. He said, u
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Rajnath Singh, while talking to newsmen in Mumbai on May 16, said the Uttar Pradesh government is not in favour of banning the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for its alleged anti-national activities. He said, unlike the Maharashtra government, his government has not written to the Union government recommending a ban on the SIMI. However, he added that the State government was taking stern action against all those involved in anti-national activities.
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May - 16 
An Interior Ministry spokesperson said in Islamabad on May 16 that the Federal government has decided to invoke a stringent law awarding life imprisonment for those possessing illegal arms and ammunition. He also added that a deweaponisation operatio
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An Interior Ministry spokesperson said in Islamabad on May 16 that the Federal government has decided to invoke a stringent law awarding life imprisonment for those possessing illegal arms and ammunition. He also added that a deweaponisation operation would be launched from June 1.
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May - 16 
An Interior Ministry spokesperson said in Islamabad, on May 16, that the federal government has decided to invoke a stringent law containing life imprisonment for those possessing illegal arms and ammunition. He also added that a deweaponisation oper
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An Interior Ministry spokesperson said in Islamabad, on May 16, that the federal government has decided to invoke a stringent law containing life imprisonment for those possessing illegal arms and ammunition. He also added that a deweaponisation operation would be launched from June 1, 2001.
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May - 16 
On May 16, in separate operations, troops raided two LTTE hideouts at Kokkuvil near Jaffna and Ampara town. Some mines and other explosives were seized in the operations.
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On May 16, in separate operations, troops raided two LTTE hideouts at Kokkuvil near Jaffna and Ampara town. Some mines and other explosives were seized in the operations.
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May - 16 
Pro-tamil sources said, on May 16, the convoy of LTTE political wing head Thamil Chelvan that was proceeding towards Mallavi was hit by a claymore mine set-off by a deep penetration team of the Sri Lanka Army. Chelvan was proceeding to meet Norwegian
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Pro-tamil sources said, on May 16, the convoy of LTTE political wing head Thamil Chelvan that was proceeding towards Mallavi was hit by a claymore mine set-off by a deep penetration team of the Sri Lanka Army. Chelvan was proceeding to meet Norwegian Peace envoy Eric Solheim. Further details on the incident are awaited.
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May - 16 
Two civilians were injured when they were trapped in the crossfire during an encounter between army personnel and rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Vaunativu near Batticaloa on May 16.
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Two civilians were injured when they were trapped in the crossfire during an encounter between army personnel and rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) at Vaunativu near Batticaloa on May 16.
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May - 17 
In Anantnag district, two security force (SF) personnel were killed and two others injured in an explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Angmatipora.
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In Anantnag district, two security force (SF) personnel were killed and two others injured in an explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Angmatipora.
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May - 17 
In another incident, a civilian was injured in an IED explosion at Kundbal near Mansbal. News reports also said a civilian died in a Srinagar hospital allegedly due to injuries sustained during interrogation by SF units at Anantnag.
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In another incident, a civilian was injured in an IED explosion at Kundbal near Mansbal. News reports also said a civilian died in a Srinagar hospital allegedly due to injuries sustained during interrogation by SF units at Anantnag.
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May - 17 
A delegation of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) which was on its way to join a protest demonstration against the incident in Shopian, on May 17, was detained as a preventive measure.
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A delegation of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) which was on its way to join a protest demonstration against the incident in Shopian, on May 17, was detained as a preventive measure.
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May - 17 
Five unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Atholi in Doda district, on May 17. The encounter was continuing when last reports came in.
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Five unidentified terrorists were killed in an encounter at Atholi in Doda district, on May 17. The encounter was continuing when last reports came in.
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May - 17 
In a separate encounter at Chingus in Rajouri district, a Pakistani mercenary was killed. A cache of some guns, ammunition and explosives, including 20 kg RDX, were recovered from the sites of the encounters.
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In a separate encounter at Chingus in Rajouri district, a Pakistani mercenary was killed. A cache of some guns, ammunition and explosives, including 20 kg RDX, were recovered from the sites of the encounters.
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May - 17 
In a separate incident, on May 17, police arrested two more activists of the Deendar Anjuman in Nanded, Maharashtra.
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In a separate incident, on May 17, police arrested two more activists of the Deendar Anjuman in Nanded, Maharashtra.
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May - 17 
In another terrorist attack, four SF personnel and 15 civilians were injured when a grenade was lobbed at a SF picket at Magam in Srinagar.
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In another terrorist attack, four SF personnel and 15 civilians were injured when a grenade was lobbed at a SF picket at Magam in Srinagar.
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In Poonch district, two Pakistani mercenaries and an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Blajot. One SF personnel sustained injuries during the encounter that began on the night of May 17 and continued into the next day, May 18. The
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In Poonch district, two Pakistani mercenaries and an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter at Blajot. One SF personnel sustained injuries during the encounter that began on the night of May 17 and continued into the next day, May 18. The slain terrorists were members of the Tahreek-Jehad-ul-Islami (TJI).
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May - 17 
On May 17, a villager was killed by unidentified terrorists at Beizang area in Churachandpur district.
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On May 17, a villager was killed by unidentified terrorists at Beizang area in Churachandpur district.
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May - 17 
On May 17, police claimed they had raided the den of a gang of arms smugglers and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition at Attarsuiya, Allahabad district.
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On May 17, police claimed they had raided the den of a gang of arms smugglers and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition at Attarsuiya, Allahabad district.
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May - 17 
On May 17, SF sources reported that two civilians were killed and a third injured in an explosion at Nawab Bagh near Ganderbal. The three were attempting to mislead a patrol party into opening a can that was fabricated as an IED. The patrol party how
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On May 17, SF sources reported that two civilians were killed and a third injured in an explosion at Nawab Bagh near Ganderbal. The three were attempting to mislead a patrol party into opening a can that was fabricated as an IED. The patrol party however asked the civilians to open the box, which resulted in the explosion. Locals of the area, however, alleged that the patrol party had asked the three civilians, passing by the area, to open the box they had detected.
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May - 17 
On May 17, two terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were killed in an encounter at Barkola in Darrang district. A revolver, five gelatine sticks, some explosive devices and ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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On May 17, two terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were killed in an encounter at Barkola in Darrang district. A revolver, five gelatine sticks, some explosive devices and ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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May - 17 
Police, on May 19, claimed that they had arrested two terrorists of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) in Ludhiana, on May 17, a delayed report stated. They were arrested while trying to snatch the car of a resident whom they killed when he refused
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Police, on May 19, claimed that they had arrested two terrorists of the Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) in Ludhiana, on May 17, a delayed report stated. They were arrested while trying to snatch the car of a resident whom they killed when he refused to oblige. A senior police official said eight criminal cases, including of murder, were registered against one of the terrorists identified as Jasbir Singh Jassa, who had been absconding from the Nabha jail since August 21, 2000. He was arrested in 1999 for possessing RDX. The duo reportedly carried out orders at the behest of England-based KLF members, Gurnam Singh and Sandeep Singh.
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May - 17 
SF sources said two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Srinagar on May 17. Local residents, however, disputed the official version and claimed that the two were arrested and killed in custody.
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SF sources said two terrorists were killed in an encounter in Srinagar on May 17. Local residents, however, disputed the official version and claimed that the two were arrested and killed in custody.
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May - 17 
The body of a foreign mercenary of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was recovered from a rivulet at Athwathoo in Baramulla district on May 17. He was reported to have drowned.
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The body of a foreign mercenary of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was recovered from a rivulet at Athwathoo in Baramulla district on May 17. He was reported to have drowned.
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May - 17 
The Maharashtra police arrested the vice-president of the banned Islamic extremist outfit, Deendar Anjuman in Hyderabad on May 17. He was arrested in connection with criminal offences and was booked under Sections 7, 10 and 13 of Unlawful (Preven
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The Maharashtra police arrested the vice-president of the banned Islamic extremist outfit, Deendar Anjuman in Hyderabad on May 17. He was arrested in connection with criminal offences and was booked under Sections 7, 10 and 13 of Unlawful (Prevention) Act of 1967. The Union government had recently banned the Deendar Anjuman in the wake of the involvement of some of its activists in the blasts in churches in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
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May - 17 
The ULFA, in its newsletter, Freedom, warned the Congress party, not to repeat its "history of betrayal and fratricide". The ULFA has described the Congress as old wine in a new bottle and has advised the people of the State not to be jubilant at its
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The ULFA, in its newsletter, Freedom, warned the Congress party, not to repeat its "history of betrayal and fratricide". The ULFA has described the Congress as old wine in a new bottle and has advised the people of the State not to be jubilant at its victory. It also said that ‘there is no scope to forgive the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) for crimes committed against the people of Assam and particularly against the liberation struggle.’ In another development the Manab Adhikar Sangram Samiti (MASS) has demanded that the new government must institute a judicial probe into all incidents of alleged secret killings in Assam during the AGP rule. MASS also demanded the dismantling of the unified command structure, in charge of the counter-insurgency operations in the State. It may be recollected that, on April 24, 2001 the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had identified MASS as being an ULFA outfit.
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May - 17 
Maoist insurgents on May 17 blew up two police posts in Morang and Sunsari districts. No casualties were reported in both the incidents.
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Maoist insurgents on May 17 blew up two police posts in Morang and Sunsari districts. No casualties were reported in both the incidents.
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May - 17 
The All Nepal Labour Association, a pro-Maoist insurgent trade union, has put forth a 13-point charter of demands before industrialists in the Hetauda industrial estate and has given May 23 as the deadline. The demands include the expulsion of foreig
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The All Nepal Labour Association, a pro-Maoist insurgent trade union, has put forth a 13-point charter of demands before industrialists in the Hetauda industrial estate and has given May 23 as the deadline. The demands include the expulsion of foreign employees from the estate, removal of the tender call system and 50 per cent increase in the existing pay scale to labourers. Industrialists expressed their helplessness to meet the demands and have called upon the government to bail them out.
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May - 17 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels’ clandestine Voice of Radio said LTTE political wing chief Tamil Chelvan met Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim, on May 17, in Mallavi in the Wanni. Chelvan categorically told him that scrapping the
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels’ clandestine Voice of Radio said LTTE political wing chief Tamil Chelvan met Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim, on May 17, in Mallavi in the Wanni. Chelvan categorically told him that scrapping the proscription, now in force, of the LTTE was an ‘essential pre-requisite’ for peace talks with the government to commence.
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May - 18 
A A Siddiqui, the new police chief in the State accused the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Toijamba (KYKL-T) of being responsible for killing three priests on May 16 at Ngarian.
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A A Siddiqui, the new police chief in the State accused the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup-Toijamba (KYKL-T) of being responsible for killing three priests on May 16 at Ngarian.
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May - 18 
According to intelligence sources the ULFA has launched a massive extortion drive in different parts of the State. Taking advantage of the transition period during the change of government in the State, ULFA has hatched a plan to collect about Rs. 10
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According to intelligence sources the ULFA has launched a massive extortion drive in different parts of the State. Taking advantage of the transition period during the change of government in the State, ULFA has hatched a plan to collect about Rs. 100 crore during this period. The terrorist outfit has already served extortion on a number of businessmen all over the State.
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May - 18 
According to media reports, the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF), in a recent memorandum to Chief Minister Zoramthanga has insisted on a separate autonomous district council for the Bru tribe in Mizoram. A meeting on the Bru repatriation issue is
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According to media reports, the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF), in a recent memorandum to Chief Minister Zoramthanga has insisted on a separate autonomous district council for the Bru tribe in Mizoram. A meeting on the Bru repatriation issue is scheduled in New Delhi on June 6.
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May - 18 
Adinno Phizo, president of the Naga National Council (NNC) called for dialogue to end the conflict in Nagaland. She said, " The conflict between Nagaland and Centre can be settled only through dialogue. If the Centre is serious and willing to enter i
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Adinno Phizo, president of the Naga National Council (NNC) called for dialogue to end the conflict in Nagaland. She said, " The conflict between Nagaland and Centre can be settled only through dialogue. If the Centre is serious and willing to enter into substantive dialogues, the position of Nagaland is clear."
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May - 18 
An agent of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was arrested at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose international airport in Kolkata on May 18, according to a delayed report. Blueprints of the Saharanpur airbase in Uttar Pradesh and some classified
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An agent of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) was arrested at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose international airport in Kolkata on May 18, according to a delayed report. Blueprints of the Saharanpur airbase in Uttar Pradesh and some classified documents were recovered from his possession. A senior police official told newsmen that the accused, identified as Manoj Srivastava, had been operating as an ISI agent from Kathmandu and was arrested as soon as he landed at the airport from Kathmandu on his way to Bangkok.
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May - 18 
An Army press release stated 13 persons have been arrested for providing help and support to ULFA terrorists.
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An Army press release stated 13 persons have been arrested for providing help and support to ULFA terrorists.
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May - 18 
Five left-wing extremists, Naxalites, including a woman member of the Peoples' War Group (PWG), were killed in two separate encounters in Mahabubnagar district, on May 18. The first encounter took place in Alipur village in which two Naxalites inc
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Five left-wing extremists, Naxalites, including a woman member of the Peoples' War Group (PWG), were killed in two separate encounters in Mahabubnagar district, on May 18. The first encounter took place in Alipur village in which two Naxalites including a woman were killed. In another encounter, three Naxalites were killed near Peddamuddunur village of Nagarkurnool mandal. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the two places. The police claimed that with the killing of five Naxalites almost all the members of Pangal dalam have been eliminated in the district.
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May - 18 
Five terrorists, suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, were killed in an encounter at Bandi in Poonch district on May 18. The encounter ensued after a security force (SF) patrol party was attacked in the area.
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Five terrorists, suspected Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) cadre, were killed in an encounter at Bandi in Poonch district on May 18. The encounter ensued after a security force (SF) patrol party was attacked in the area.
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May - 18 
In another development, Shabir Shah, chief of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), on May 18 said he was willing to hold talks with the Union government’s chief representative KC Pant. These remarks follow Pant’s reply, last week, to several queries r
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In another development, Shabir Shah, chief of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), on May 18 said he was willing to hold talks with the Union government’s chief representative KC Pant. These remarks follow Pant’s reply, last week, to several queries raised by the DFP chief on the proposed government initiative for talks on Kashmir.
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May - 18 
In another incident, a civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Jhandani in Doda district.
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In another incident, a civilian was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists at Jhandani in Doda district.
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May - 18 
In yet another incident, the body of a civilian, suspected to be a victim of terrorist violence, was recovered from Tangmarg in Baramulla district.
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In yet another incident, the body of a civilian, suspected to be a victim of terrorist violence, was recovered from Tangmarg in Baramulla district.
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May - 18 
On May 18, Tarun Gogoi took oath as the 14th Chief Minister in the State. After the swearing-in ceremony, Gogoi told press persons that Army operations against terrorists would continue. He, however, added that the police would be vested with greater
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On May 18, Tarun Gogoi took oath as the 14th Chief Minister in the State. After the swearing-in ceremony, Gogoi told press persons that Army operations against terrorists would continue. He, however, added that the police would be vested with greater responsibility and power in the anti-insurgency operations. Gogoi further stated that his government would like to have a similar peace process initiated in the State as in Nagaland and in Jammu & Kashmir. He, however, opposed any move to extend the area of the cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to Assam.
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May - 18 
On May 18, two terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were killed in an encounter at Uttar Goneshnagar in Guwahati City. Police recovered two 9mm pistols along with two rounds of ammunition from the slain terrorists.
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On May 18, two terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) were killed in an encounter at Uttar Goneshnagar in Guwahati City. Police recovered two 9mm pistols along with two rounds of ammunition from the slain terrorists.
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May - 18 
On May 19, three terrorists of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were killed by anguished local residents in the Ekou and Saikul areas, Imphal East district. According to a senior police official, the terrorists had been harassing and torturing vi
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On May 19, three terrorists of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were killed by anguished local residents in the Ekou and Saikul areas, Imphal East district. According to a senior police official, the terrorists had been harassing and torturing villagers by extorting money. A carbine, a country-made revolver and several rounds of ammunition were recovered from the place.
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May - 18 
On the evening of May 18, a terrorist identified as a Lashkar 'local commander' was killed in an encounter at Pethpora near Ganderbal.
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On the evening of May 18, a terrorist identified as a Lashkar 'local commander' was killed in an encounter at Pethpora near Ganderbal.
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May - 18 
Terrorists killed a brother of a Surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadre at Jogipara village in Kamrup district.
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Terrorists killed a brother of a Surrendered ULFA (SULFA) cadre at Jogipara village in Kamrup district.
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May - 18 
The Border Security Force (BSF) killed a Pakistan national who was trying to intrude into Indian territory, near the Mavo Ke check post, Ferozpur, on May 18. The slain intruder has been identified as Dil Mahammed a resident of Damma Dola, Kasur distr
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The Border Security Force (BSF) killed a Pakistan national who was trying to intrude into Indian territory, near the Mavo Ke check post, Ferozpur, on May 18. The slain intruder has been identified as Dil Mahammed a resident of Damma Dola, Kasur district Pakistan.
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May - 18 
The Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeT), a separatist outfit, on May 18, claimed that Pakistan terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir alone were the ‘true representatives of the Kashmiri people’ and none else had the right to initiate talks with the India’s Uni
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The Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeT), a separatist outfit, on May 18, claimed that Pakistan terrorists active in Jammu and Kashmir alone were the ‘true representatives of the Kashmiri people’ and none else had the right to initiate talks with the India’s Union government. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, the outfit’s chief Asiya Andrabi also disputed the claim of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) to be the ‘real representatives’ of the State’s people.
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May - 18 
The Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir on May 18 called upon all Naga terrorist outfits to unite and participate in a meaningful dialogue with the Union government to settle the "Naga problem". Speaking at a public meeting SC Jamir referred to the ongo
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The Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir on May 18 called upon all Naga terrorist outfits to unite and participate in a meaningful dialogue with the Union government to settle the "Naga problem". Speaking at a public meeting SC Jamir referred to the ongoing peace talks between Naga terrorist outfits and the Union government saying that without unity among all underground factions, no meaningful political negotiation would be possible as no single underground group represented the entire Naga people. He appealed to all political parties, Hohos, Church leaders and NGOs to actively involve themselves in the ongoing peace process to work out a feasible solution.
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May - 18 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), on May 18, charged the Union Government with backtracking from its commitment on extension of the cease-fire area. The outfit’s chairman Issac Chishi Swu, in a statement, said ‘We are
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), on May 18, charged the Union Government with backtracking from its commitment on extension of the cease-fire area. The outfit’s chairman Issac Chishi Swu, in a statement, said ‘We are sorry their words are no longer trustworthy. We do not think they can solve any problem, big or small, as long as they rely on deception and violence’. Asserting that NSCN-IM never betrayed the cease-fire agreement, Issac Swu threatened that outfit ‘would be no longer under any moral obligation to honour the commitment of the government if its demand was not met’.
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May - 18 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on May 18, claimed it has repulsed a Myanmarese military offensive and has killed 50 soldiers ever since the encounter began on May 6. The outfit also admitted to have lost three of its ca
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), on May 18, claimed it has repulsed a Myanmarese military offensive and has killed 50 soldiers ever since the encounter began on May 6. The outfit also admitted to have lost three of its cadres. Kitovi Zhimomi, general-secretary of the outfit claimed that the Myanmarese soldiers have torched three Konyak Naga villages inside Myanmar, namely, Honyat, Thrilo and Yangchung. Meanwhile, the Naga Peoples' Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) described the attacks by the Myanmarese troops as "disturbing and breach of human rights." The Naga Students' Federation (NSF), in a statement, expressed its deep anguish over the incident and appealed to the international community to raise their voice against, the ‘flagrant violation of human rights’.
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May - 18 
Six persons, including the chief of Sunni Tehreek, Maulana Saleem Qadri were killed and three others injured as six unidentified assailants ambushed their vehicle in Baldia Town, Karachi, on May 18. Consequent to an encounter, one of the assailants w
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Six persons, including the chief of Sunni Tehreek, Maulana Saleem Qadri were killed and three others injured as six unidentified assailants ambushed their vehicle in Baldia Town, Karachi, on May 18. Consequent to an encounter, one of the assailants was killed. No arrests have been made so far in connection to the incident. Official sources have reported that activists of the Sunni Tehreek resorted to violence following the incident.
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May - 18 
Three policemen were killed and 11 others injured in an attack by Maoist rebels on a police outpost at Khani in Okhaldhunga district on the night of May 18. News reports said that a group of 350 rebels attacked the post in which 20 police personnel w
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Three policemen were killed and 11 others injured in an attack by Maoist rebels on a police outpost at Khani in Okhaldhunga district on the night of May 18. News reports said that a group of 350 rebels attacked the post in which 20 police personnel were killed. A junior officer in charge of the post was among those killed. Some arms and cash were looted by the rebels after the attack.
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May - 18 
In another incident, two government soldiers were wounded in a claymore blast set-off by the LTTE in Thoddaveli, 8km northwest of Mannar, also on May 18.
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In another incident, two government soldiers were wounded in a claymore blast set-off by the LTTE in Thoddaveli, 8km northwest of Mannar, also on May 18.
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May - 18 
On May 18, troops carrying out search operations at Kovilpuliyankulam near Piramanalankulam recovered a land mine.
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On May 18, troops carrying out search operations at Kovilpuliyankulam near Piramanalankulam recovered a land mine.
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May - 18 
Pro-Tamil sources said government troops alleged on may 18 that government troops launched a barrage on Thambakaamam and Periyapalai. Further details on the incident awaited.
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Pro-Tamil sources said government troops alleged on may 18 that government troops launched a barrage on Thambakaamam and Periyapalai. Further details on the incident awaited.
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May - 18 
Pro-Tamil sources said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels killed a soldier and injured another in an ambush on May 18, near Mannar, on the Mannar-Vavuniya highway.
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Pro-Tamil sources said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels killed a soldier and injured another in an ambush on May 18, near Mannar, on the Mannar-Vavuniya highway.
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May - 18 
Sri Lankan security sources reported that a rebel of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed by army snipers on May 18 at Muhamalai.
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Sri Lankan security sources reported that a rebel of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was killed by army snipers on May 18 at Muhamalai.
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May - 18 
The Sri Lankan Army said government troops on May 18 attacked a bunker of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and killed two rebels, in Muhamalai.
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The Sri Lankan Army said government troops on May 18 attacked a bunker of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels and killed two rebels, in Muhamalai.
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May - 19 
In another incident, an SF personnel was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists in Srinagar. In a similar attack, another SF personnel was injured in an encounter with unidentified terrorists at Charar-e-Sharief. The terrorists managed to es
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In another incident, an SF personnel was attacked and killed by unidentified terrorists in Srinagar. In a similar attack, another SF personnel was injured in an encounter with unidentified terrorists at Charar-e-Sharief. The terrorists managed to escape without any casualties.
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May - 19 
In a separate terrorist attack, a civilian was killed and 14 others including two SF personnel injured when a grenade was lobbed at Batmaloo in Baramulla district. Two civilians sustained injuries when unidentified terrorists attacked a bus at Fujipo
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In a separate terrorist attack, a civilian was killed and 14 others including two SF personnel injured when a grenade was lobbed at Batmaloo in Baramulla district. Two civilians sustained injuries when unidentified terrorists attacked a bus at Fujipora in Budgam district.
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May - 19 
In Anantnag district, a civilian was abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists at Kokernag.
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In Anantnag district, a civilian was abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists at Kokernag.
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May - 19 
In another incident, sentry guards at an SF camp at Surankote in Poonch foiled the attempt of a two member Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) suicide squad (Fidayeen). The two terrorists who were reported to have sustained injuries managed to escape.
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In another incident, sentry guards at an SF camp at Surankote in Poonch foiled the attempt of a two member Lashkar-e-Toiba's (LeT) suicide squad (Fidayeen). The two terrorists who were reported to have sustained injuries managed to escape.
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May - 19 
On May 19, an SF personnel sustained injuries when unidentified terrorists attacked him at Kulgam, Anantnag.
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On May 19, an SF personnel sustained injuries when unidentified terrorists attacked him at Kulgam, Anantnag.
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May - 19 
On May 19, police arrested an ' area commander' of the left-wing extremist Naxalite outfit, the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) at Aranundi village, Latehar district. Official sources said he was an accused in over 40 case under Latehar, Mauika Balumat
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On May 19, police arrested an ' area commander' of the left-wing extremist Naxalite outfit, the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) at Aranundi village, Latehar district. Official sources said he was an accused in over 40 case under Latehar, Mauika Balumath and Panki police stations.
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May - 19 
On the night of May 19, three terrorists, including two foreign mercenaries, were killed in an encounter at Pakhar in Kupwara district.
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On the night of May 19, three terrorists, including two foreign mercenaries, were killed in an encounter at Pakhar in Kupwara district.
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May - 19 
Three terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter at Kabamarg in Anantnag district on May 19. A civilian, who was trapped in the cross fire during the encounter also died.
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Three terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and a security force (SF) personnel were killed in an encounter at Kabamarg in Anantnag district on May 19. A civilian, who was trapped in the cross fire during the encounter also died.
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May - 19 
Two top terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) were arrested by police from Chandmari. The two arrested terrorists have been identified as Haren Deka alias Mrinal Barua, a junior political wing member of the ULFA central committee
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Two top terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) were arrested by police from Chandmari. The two arrested terrorists have been identified as Haren Deka alias Mrinal Barua, a junior political wing member of the ULFA central committee and Mukul Rabha alias Manoj Kumar, a 'second lieutenant' of the outfit.
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May - 19 
Union Home Minister LK Advani told reporters after a meeting of the Unified Command Headquarters at Srinagar on May 19, that the government would soon decide on extension of ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir in a manner that will "subserve both peace an
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Union Home Minister LK Advani told reporters after a meeting of the Unified Command Headquarters at Srinagar on May 19, that the government would soon decide on extension of ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir in a manner that will "subserve both peace and security". The meeting in which the Home Minister, the Defence Minister Jaswant Singh and the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdulla attended along with SF officers, reviewed the situation in the State.
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May - 19 
According to delayed reports, police in Quetta seized two rocket launchers and 14 shells in Pashin district, on May 19. However, no arrests have been made so far in connection with the recovery.
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According to delayed reports, police in Quetta seized two rocket launchers and 14 shells in Pashin district, on May 19. However, no arrests have been made so far in connection with the recovery.
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May - 19 
Federal Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said in Malir, on May 19, that the countrywide ban imposed by the government on the display of arms and ammunition has so far been successful. He claimed, "Religious and militant parties are observing it." H
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Federal Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said in Malir, on May 19, that the countrywide ban imposed by the government on the display of arms and ammunition has so far been successful. He claimed, "Religious and militant parties are observing it." He also cited the example of a recently held congregation at Muridke, organised by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), and a Deoband conference at Peshawar, where the organisers exercised restraint in displaying weapons openly.
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May - 19 
Clashes between the rebels and government troops were reported in other too. In the Jaffna peninsula clashes occurred in the Kilaly general area, on May 19, but no casualties were reported on either side. Also on the same day, troops confronted the L
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Clashes between the rebels and government troops were reported in other too. In the Jaffna peninsula clashes occurred in the Kilaly general area, on May 19, but no casualties were reported on either side. Also on the same day, troops confronted the LTTE in the Panamaokanda general area, 13km south of Panama, Ampara. The LTTE reportedly suffered some casualties, though their number is not immediately known.
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May - 19 
In a separate incident, one civilian was killed and three others injured in an attack by LTTE rebels at Serunewa village near Horowpothana.
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In a separate incident, one civilian was killed and three others injured in an attack by LTTE rebels at Serunewa village near Horowpothana.
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May - 20 
In another incident, an activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) was abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists at Nadihal in Baramulla district.
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In another incident, an activist of the ruling National Conference (NC) was abducted and later killed by unidentified terrorists at Nadihal in Baramulla district.
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May - 20 
A group of unidentified terrorists, who were denied shelter and food by a civilian, reportedly looted him and burnt down his residence at Gur Sarkari in Rajouri district.
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A group of unidentified terrorists, who were denied shelter and food by a civilian, reportedly looted him and burnt down his residence at Gur Sarkari in Rajouri district.
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May - 20 
A police personnel was killed when a group of left-wing extremists, Naxalites attacked a police party at Kudkeli forest at Bhamragarh, Gadchiroli district on May 20. The incident occurred when police encircled a group of Naxalites who had arrived in
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A police personnel was killed when a group of left-wing extremists, Naxalites attacked a police party at Kudkeli forest at Bhamragarh, Gadchiroli district on May 20. The incident occurred when police encircled a group of Naxalites who had arrived in the Kudkeli forest to collect extortion from the tendu leaf contractors.
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May - 20 
According to official sources, the Ministry of External Affairs is likely to approach the Netherlands government regarding extradition of Babbar Khalsa terrorist Tarsem Singh Kalasanghian, who was arrested along with five others from a Sikh religious
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According to official sources, the Ministry of External Affairs is likely to approach the Netherlands government regarding extradition of Babbar Khalsa terrorist Tarsem Singh Kalasanghian, who was arrested along with five others from a Sikh religious place, gurdwara, near Amsterdam in the last week of April 2001. Tarsem Singh, a proclaimed offender, is wanted in eight separate cases of terrorism and violence in India.
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May - 20 
According to police sources, 20 terrorists belonging to different organisations, including two cadres of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered separately in the State along with arms and ammunition. In the first incident, two NL
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According to police sources, 20 terrorists belonging to different organisations, including two cadres of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered separately in the State along with arms and ammunition. In the first incident, two NLFT terrorists surrendered in Agartala and deposited a self-loading rifle, a Chinese assault rifle and more than 300 live cartridges. In the second incident, 18 terrorists of the Borok National Council of Tripura (BNCT) surrendered at Chelagang in South district along with 12 guns, a pistol and three grenades.
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May - 20 
In a third incident, a child was killed in a blast caused by setting off an Improvised Explosive Device at Dadura in Pulwama district.
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In a third incident, a child was killed in a blast caused by setting off an Improvised Explosive Device at Dadura in Pulwama district.
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May - 20 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites, made an attempt to attack a police station and blew up a local self-government office (Mandal Revenue Office) building in two separate incidents in Warangal and Karimnagar districts on May 20. In the first incident
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites, made an attempt to attack a police station and blew up a local self-government office (Mandal Revenue Office) building in two separate incidents in Warangal and Karimnagar districts on May 20. In the first incident, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) attacked a police station at Kothaguda, Warangal district. However, the alert policemen repulsed the attack forcing the Naxalites to retreat. No one was injured in the incident. This was the second attempt by the PWG to attack the Kothaguda police station in the last one month. In another incident in Karimnagar district, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI (ML) Janashakti Group blasted a Mandal Revenue Office building at Medipalli. The Naxalites also reportedly left a note saying that the action was in protest against 'fake encounters'.
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May - 20 
Media reported quoting defence sources said, for the past six months Pakistan had been using Chinese origin Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAVs) for mapping of infiltration routes and the Indian security set-up along the international border (IB) in the Ja
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Media reported quoting defence sources said, for the past six months Pakistan had been using Chinese origin Unmanned Ariel Vehicles (UAVs) for mapping of infiltration routes and the Indian security set-up along the international border (IB) in the Jammu sector. Reports said that during the last six months over 35 Pakistani UAVs have been observed in different in Jammu sector mapping Indian defence locations and infiltration routes. Official sources said that there has been a thrust on International Border during the last six months to spread the terrorist activities Jammu and Kathua districts.
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May - 20 
On May 20, a bomb blast took place at the high-security Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters located inside the Central Government Offices (CGO) Complex, which houses many of the offices of Indian security and intelligence agencies, in south Delh
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On May 20, a bomb blast took place at the high-security Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters located inside the Central Government Offices (CGO) Complex, which houses many of the offices of Indian security and intelligence agencies, in south Delhi. However, no damage was reported. A senior police official said on May 21 that the nature of the explosive was yet to be ascertained. Initially, the police termed it as 'crude bomb/fire cracker' explosion. Later, however, BSF sources said it was actually an AK-47-launched grenade. This is the first time that a grenade launcher has been used in a terrorist attack in Delhi, the national capital. According to BSF officials who have served in Jammu and Kashmir, the weapon used was identical to what terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir frequently use. Meanwhile, police sources said they were suspecting the involvement of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT). The modus operandi was reportedly similar to that of the LeT.
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May - 20 
On May 20, the Union government cleared the proposal to extend the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The terms of the cease-fire will now extend to the neighbouring States of Assam, Arunachal Pr
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On May 20, the Union government cleared the proposal to extend the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The terms of the cease-fire will now extend to the neighbouring States of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. Union government chief interlocutor K Padmanabhaiah is due to leave for Bangkok on May 21 to apprise the NSCN-IM leadership of the latest development. It might be mentioned here that the three concerned States have voiced their opposition to such an extension.
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May - 20 
On May 20, two persons, including a leader of the Tripura Upajati Juba Samity (TUJS), were killed in terrorism related violence in the State. In the first incident, a group of armed terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) killed
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On May 20, two persons, including a leader of the Tripura Upajati Juba Samity (TUJS), were killed in terrorism related violence in the State. In the first incident, a group of armed terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) killed a TUJS leader at Duski village in West Tripura district after forcing him to accompany them from his residence. In the second incident, another person sustained injuries in a bomb attack by terrorists of the United Bengali Liberation Front (UBLF) at Goalabasti, near Agartala. He later succumbed to his injuries.
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May - 20 
On the political front, Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) chief Shabir Ahmad said, in Srinagar on May 20, that he has sent a copy of the letter he received from KC Pant, the Union government’s representative for proposed negotiations on the Kashmir issu
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On the political front, Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) chief Shabir Ahmad said, in Srinagar on May 20, that he has sent a copy of the letter he received from KC Pant, the Union government’s representative for proposed negotiations on the Kashmir issue, to other leaders in Jammu and Kashmir. They included members of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC). He added he was seeking their views on the issue.
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May - 20 
Security forces (SF) reported that a terrorist, Aijaz Ahmed Kitab, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorist, was killed in an encounter at llahi Bagh in Srinagar, on May 20. Local residents, however, disputed the official version and alleged that the sla
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Security forces (SF) reported that a terrorist, Aijaz Ahmed Kitab, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorist, was killed in an encounter at llahi Bagh in Srinagar, on May 20. Local residents, however, disputed the official version and alleged that the slain terrorist, an activist of the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), was arrested and later killed. Security forces said a patrol party in the area was attacked with a grenade and in the ensuing encounter Aijaz Ahmed was killed and a pistol and hand grenades were recovered. DFP chief Shabir Ahmad Shah, currently discussing possible participation in the Union government’s peace talks on Kashmir, has termed the incident as a case of custodial killing and said he would raise the issue with the government. He, however, clarified that the issue would not be allowed to hamper the peace process.
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May - 20 
Jaish-eMohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar, in Dara Adamkhel on May 20, asked Afridi tribesmen to acquire arms and prepare themselves for Jehad. Addressing the tribesmen at Jamia Islamia Akhurwal, he criticised the Western powers and the United
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Jaish-eMohammed (JeM) chief Maulana Masood Azhar, in Dara Adamkhel on May 20, asked Afridi tribesmen to acquire arms and prepare themselves for Jehad. Addressing the tribesmen at Jamia Islamia Akhurwal, he criticised the Western powers and the United States for "their silence over the massacre of Muslims in Kashmir (India’s Jammu and Kashmir), Afghanistan, Palestine, Bosnia, Chechnya."
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May - 20 
Pakistani media citing official sources indicated that a new development in the intra-Sunni violence had begun after the Karachi police discovered that the six gunmen who ambushed Maulana Qadri and his guards belonged to a rival militant Sunni organi
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Pakistani media citing official sources indicated that a new development in the intra-Sunni violence had begun after the Karachi police discovered that the six gunmen who ambushed Maulana Qadri and his guards belonged to a rival militant Sunni organisation earlier known exclusively for its armed strikes against the Shia sect. Sources also pointed that one of the assailants who had been killed in the ambush had also been active in terrorist activity in India’s Jammu and Kashmir. Official sources have indicated that they had received reports that various terrorist outfits had broken ranks with their leadership to form independent armed groups to attack their religious rivals in the country. These sources believed they received financial, material and ideological support from Riaz Basra, Pakistan's most wanted terrorist, believed to be in Afghanistan. Official sources also said that 450 persons have been killed in at least 125 cases of religious terrorism between Sunnis and Shias since the military coup in October 1999.
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May - 20 
Senior Vice President of the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Abu Abdullah said in Karachi, on May 20, that a specific religious group, fearing rising popularity of the SSP, had killed Sunni Tehreek chief Salim Qadri, on May 18, to trigger sectarian cl
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Senior Vice President of the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Abu Abdullah said in Karachi, on May 20, that a specific religious group, fearing rising popularity of the SSP, had killed Sunni Tehreek chief Salim Qadri, on May 18, to trigger sectarian clashes among religious parties.
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May - 20 
Tension continued in Karachi and Hyderabad, in Sindh, on May 20, on the second day of the three-day morning announced by the Sunni Tehreek in the wake of the killing of its chief. Official sources reported aerial firing in Paretabad. Six activists of
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Tension continued in Karachi and Hyderabad, in Sindh, on May 20, on the second day of the three-day morning announced by the Sunni Tehreek in the wake of the killing of its chief. Official sources reported aerial firing in Paretabad. Six activists of the Sunni Tehreek were injured in clashes with security force personnel at Tilak Chari. Approximately 25 Sunni Tehreek activists were arrested in Khairpur, on May 20.
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May - 20 
The Sri Lankan Army said government troops on May 20 laid an ambush in the Wanni and attacked cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near Ariyakurisuttakulam, Vavuniya. A soldier was killed and two more were injured in the incident whi
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The Sri Lankan Army said government troops on May 20 laid an ambush in the Wanni and attacked cadres of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) near Ariyakurisuttakulam, Vavuniya. A soldier was killed and two more were injured in the incident while a woman LTTE cadre, too, sustained injuries. Also on May 20 a soldier on a route clearing patrol was wounded in a grenade explosion on the Polonnaruwa-Batticaloa road.
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May - 21 
A police patrol party was fired upon by unidentified terrorists at Dhunali Nallah in the Thaldu forest area of Doda district, on May 21. Although the terrorists managed to escape, security force personnel recovered some arms and ammunition from the s
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A police patrol party was fired upon by unidentified terrorists at Dhunali Nallah in the Thaldu forest area of Doda district, on May 21. Although the terrorists managed to escape, security force personnel recovered some arms and ammunition from the site of the encounter.
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May - 21 
According to official sources, a group of unidentified terrorists attacked the Kanachak police station in Jammu district on May 21. No loss of life or injuries was reported from the site of the incident. Sources said the terrorists managed to escape
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According to official sources, a group of unidentified terrorists attacked the Kanachak police station in Jammu district on May 21. No loss of life or injuries was reported from the site of the incident. Sources said the terrorists managed to escape to Pakistan as the Kanachak police station was barely half a km away from the border. This is for the first time that terrorists had attacked a police station in Jammu district.
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May - 21 
According to official sources, an 18-inch Improvised Explosive Device (IED) containing about 750 grams of gelatin and having a time mechanism and electronic detonator was found near the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a Hindu religious organisation, off
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According to official sources, an 18-inch Improvised Explosive Device (IED) containing about 750 grams of gelatin and having a time mechanism and electronic detonator was found near the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), a Hindu religious organisation, office in Nagpur, on May 21. No arrests have been made so far in this connection. The administration has announced a cash reward of Rs. 20,000 to anybody providing information leading to the arrest of the culprits.
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May - 21 
According to official sources, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), attacked a police team and looted four rifles from them in Hemrom Bazar under Arki police station Ranchi, on May 21, a delayed report said. Four poli
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According to official sources, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), attacked a police team and looted four rifles from them in Hemrom Bazar under Arki police station Ranchi, on May 21, a delayed report said. Four police personnel were injured in the attack. After the incident the police launched a combing operation to arrest the Naxalites.
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May - 21 
According to official sources, nine members of the Islamic fundamentalist outfit, the Deendar-e-Anjuman, were arrested in Nanded, Maharashtra for alleged involvement in subversive activities. Police said the outfit was involved in various anti-social
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According to official sources, nine members of the Islamic fundamentalist outfit, the Deendar-e-Anjuman, were arrested in Nanded, Maharashtra for alleged involvement in subversive activities. Police said the outfit was involved in various anti-social activities and some of its members had played an active role in the bomb blasts at churches in Goa and Karnataka, to disturb communal peace and harmony. The Union government had recently banned the outfit.
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May - 21 
According to official sources, the Chin National Liberation Army (CNLA), a terrorist outfit based in Myanmar has been supplying arms and ammunition to terrorist outfits of the Northeastern region. A seized CNLA document reveals the outfit’s nexus wit
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According to official sources, the Chin National Liberation Army (CNLA), a terrorist outfit based in Myanmar has been supplying arms and ammunition to terrorist outfits of the Northeastern region. A seized CNLA document reveals the outfit’s nexus with the United Bengali Liberation Front (UBLF), a terrorist outfit operating along the Cachar-Manipur border. According to the document, the CNLA agreed to provide arms and ammunition besides providing arms training to UBLF cadres in Myanmar. Sources also revealed that the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) are also receiving arms and ammunition from the CNLA.
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May - 21 
Andhra Pradesh Police raided a left-wing extremist camp in the forest area between Achamapalli and Jedicherla villages, Medak district, and arrested 30 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML(Janasakt
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Andhra Pradesh Police raided a left-wing extremist camp in the forest area between Achamapalli and Jedicherla villages, Medak district, and arrested 30 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist, CPI-ML(Janasakthi), on May 20. A huge cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession. A senior police official said some of the arms were of foreign make. He said the seizure was one of the biggest in recent times, and was a considerable setback to the Janasakthi group. Among the arrested Naxalites 11 are underground cadre, including three district committee members, four zonal committee members and one courier.
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May - 21 
'Anti-terrorism Day' is being observed across the country today, on May 21. According to official sources, the purpose is to educate and wean away people from terrorism and violence. The Union Home Ministry (MHA) has reportedly asked all the State go
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'Anti-terrorism Day' is being observed across the country today, on May 21. According to official sources, the purpose is to educate and wean away people from terrorism and violence. The Union Home Ministry (MHA) has reportedly asked all the State governments to organise programmes on the theme. An anti-terrorism pledge will also be administered to the employees of government departments and organisations. It was on this day in 1991 that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), in the southern Indian town of Sriperambadur, at an election rally.
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May - 21 
APHC Chairman Abdul Gani Bhat said, on May 21, that the Hurriyat would not enter into any dialogue process until their delegation is allowed to visit Pakistan for parleys with the terrorist outfits and the Pakistani leadership. According to him the,
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APHC Chairman Abdul Gani Bhat said, on May 21, that the Hurriyat would not enter into any dialogue process until their delegation is allowed to visit Pakistan for parleys with the terrorist outfits and the Pakistani leadership. According to him the, APHC’s Pakistan visit can only build consensus among the parties and can lead to the solution to the Kashmir issue.
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May - 21 
In another incident, on May 21, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) killed a person, suspecting him to be a police informer, in Voddegudem village, Warangal district.
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In another incident, on May 21, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) killed a person, suspecting him to be a police informer, in Voddegudem village, Warangal district.
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May - 21 
In another incident, security force personnel, on May 21, launched a massive search and cordon operation in the forest area of Budhal on receiving information of a hideout that was used and frequented by terrorists. Some arms and ammunition were reco
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In another incident, security force personnel, on May 21, launched a massive search and cordon operation in the forest area of Budhal on receiving information of a hideout that was used and frequented by terrorists. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 21 
In yet another incident, on May 21, about 40 Naxalites ambushed a police party in the Dubbagundem forest area bordering Khammam and Warangal districts. The exchange of fire lasted for about an hour. However, no casualty was reported.
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In yet another incident, on May 21, about 40 Naxalites ambushed a police party in the Dubbagundem forest area bordering Khammam and Warangal districts. The exchange of fire lasted for about an hour. However, no casualty was reported.
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May - 21 
Media reports said the Assam Government is likely to lodge a protest with the Union government and oppose the latter’s move to extend the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to the Naga-inhabited a
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Media reports said the Assam Government is likely to lodge a protest with the Union government and oppose the latter’s move to extend the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to the Naga-inhabited areas of Assam. It was reported yesterday, May 21, that the Union government had cleared the proposal in an attempt to save the Naga peace talks despite opposition to the move from the three concerned States.
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May - 21 
News sources have indicated that another crisis is expected to break out within the 23-member All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) over the reported remarks of its leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz regarding Pakistani support to terrorists in Jammu and Kash
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News sources have indicated that another crisis is expected to break out within the 23-member All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) over the reported remarks of its leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz regarding Pakistani support to terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. Aziz was reported by Pakistani newspapers as saying, "Kashmir’s accession with Pakistan was inevitable." However, this statement of Aziz was criticised by another APHC constituent, the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) which said, "Aziz had been sent to Pakistan to attend the family functions and not indulge in making statements of his choice."
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May - 21 
Official sources reported that 10 terrorists were spotted in the Niki Tawi area and three more in Shame Chak village, near Jhiri, in Jammu, on May 21. Security force personnel have launched a combing operation to arrest these unidentified terrorists.
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Official sources reported that 10 terrorists were spotted in the Niki Tawi area and three more in Shame Chak village, near Jhiri, in Jammu, on May 21. Security force personnel have launched a combing operation to arrest these unidentified terrorists.
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May - 21 
On May 21, Delhi police arrested three persons and recovered a huge quantity of explosives from the parking lot of Gurudwara Rakab Ganj, a Sikh religious place, near Parliament House. One of the arrested persons was an aide of underworld don Chhota S
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On May 21, Delhi police arrested three persons and recovered a huge quantity of explosives from the parking lot of Gurudwara Rakab Ganj, a Sikh religious place, near Parliament House. One of the arrested persons was an aide of underworld don Chhota Shakeel, while another belonged to the Jammu-Kashmir Islamic Front. Their arrest revealed a nexus between the underworld and the terrorists in the country. Police claimed that with the arrest they had foiled an attempt by Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to set off explosions and kill certain persons in Mumbai and Delhi.
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May - 21 
On May 21, seven surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) activists were arrested from different parts of the city in connection with the grenade blast at the residence of the proprietor of a local news paper, the Asomiya Pratidin, on May
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On May 21, seven surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) activists were arrested from different parts of the city in connection with the grenade blast at the residence of the proprietor of a local news paper, the Asomiya Pratidin, on May 20. A raid was also conducted at the Usha Court area in the city where some prominent SULFA leaders live.
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May - 21 
On May 21, the Manab Adhikar Sangram Samiti (MASS) called upon the State government to constitute a judicial inquiry into ‘all incidents of ‘secret killings’, massacres, killing of human rights defenders and all unlawful and indiscriminate killings p
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On May 21, the Manab Adhikar Sangram Samiti (MASS) called upon the State government to constitute a judicial inquiry into ‘all incidents of ‘secret killings’, massacres, killing of human rights defenders and all unlawful and indiscriminate killings perpetrated by the Army and the police’.
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May - 21 
Police in the Tral area recovered, on May 21, the body of one person reportedly killed earlier by terrorists.
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Police in the Tral area recovered, on May 21, the body of one person reportedly killed earlier by terrorists.
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May - 21 
Security force personnel in separate cases ascertained three hideouts of terrorists in Surankot, on May 21. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the hideouts.
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Security force personnel in separate cases ascertained three hideouts of terrorists in Surankot, on May 21. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the hideouts.
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May - 21 
Security forces arrested one person from Handwara on May 21 and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunitions, besides communication systems from his possession.
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Security forces arrested one person from Handwara on May 21 and recovered a huge quantity of arms and ammunitions, besides communication systems from his possession.
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May - 21 
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) enforced a snap strike against the alleged arrest of one of its leader, Sheikh Abdul Aziz, on his return from a three-week visit to Pakistan, on May 21. Police, however, said Aziz was not arrested but was st
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The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) enforced a snap strike against the alleged arrest of one of its leader, Sheikh Abdul Aziz, on his return from a three-week visit to Pakistan, on May 21. Police, however, said Aziz was not arrested but was stopped to complete some formalities at Srinagar Airport. Police fired teargas shells and used batons to disperse the unruly supporters of the APHC who indulged in stone pelting on shops, business establishments and public and private transport. Police also arrested 11 supporters of Aziz after they clashed with police at Lal Chowk and adjoining areas in Srinagar.
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May - 21 
The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front reiterated its demand for tri-partite talks between India, Pakistan and the APHC to resolve the Kashmir issue. Senior JKLF leaders, including acting Chairman Bashir Ahmad Bhat and Vice President Javed Ahmad Mir,
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The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front reiterated its demand for tri-partite talks between India, Pakistan and the APHC to resolve the Kashmir issue. Senior JKLF leaders, including acting Chairman Bashir Ahmad Bhat and Vice President Javed Ahmad Mir, addressing a meeting at Tujer Sharif indicated that the Hurriyat wanted a permanent resolution for which tri-lateral talks between India, Pakistan and New Delhi should take off.
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May - 21 
The Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has decided to enroll 25,000 members in 23 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. According to a press release issued by the secretary of Bhadohi unit of the SIMI on May 21, the organization would expand its
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The Student Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) has decided to enroll 25,000 members in 23 districts of eastern Uttar Pradesh. According to a press release issued by the secretary of Bhadohi unit of the SIMI on May 21, the organization would expand its base by holding a yearlong programme across the country. He added that the programme was started on April 25, 2001 from Ghali Academy, Nizamuddin, Delhi. The press release said that SIMI would contact crores of Muslims, residing in different parts of the country, to seek their support in making the movement a success.
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May - 21 
The Union government’s interlocutor on the Jammu and Kashmir peace process, K C Pant, on May 21, the government had no role in Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) President Shabir Shah writing a letter on the Kashmir issue to Pakistani
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The Union government’s interlocutor on the Jammu and Kashmir peace process, K C Pant, on May 21, the government had no role in Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) President Shabir Shah writing a letter on the Kashmir issue to Pakistani military ruler General Pervez Musharraf.
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May - 21 
Two boys from among a group of 17 Kashmiri youth, who were reportedly forcibly kidnapped for arms training by the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorists, managed to escape from their hideout and were consequently rescued by security force personnel ne
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Two boys from among a group of 17 Kashmiri youth, who were reportedly forcibly kidnapped for arms training by the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) terrorists, managed to escape from their hideout and were consequently rescued by security force personnel near Surankot, on May 21. Four HuM terrorists were reportedly escorting this group of 17 Kashmiri youth in the Pir Panjal Ranges. Additional search columns of security forces have been sent to rescue the remaining 15 youth.
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May - 21 
Unidentified terrorists attacked a police station and a security force camp with grenades and set ablaze the house of a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, on May 21, in Sopore, Baramulla district. No damage was reported from the site of the incid
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Unidentified terrorists attacked a police station and a security force camp with grenades and set ablaze the house of a Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, on May 21, in Sopore, Baramulla district. No damage was reported from the site of the incident. Terrorists also attacked a police station at Shopian on the same day. However, no casualties were reported in the ensuing encounter, even as the terrorists managed to escape.
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May - 21 
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Rajnath Singh said in the State Assembly on May 21 that the government had taken several steps to counter the growing activities of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in 22 districts in the State. During questio
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Rajnath Singh said in the State Assembly on May 21 that the government had taken several steps to counter the growing activities of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in 22 districts in the State. During question hour, he said, besides setting up a special police force for the UP-Nepal border, two border police zones in Gonda and Pilibhit borders were established in 1997 and 47 police outposts were set up to check anti-National activities on the border. A Special Task Force (STF) of State police had also been set up to probe ISI-related activities in the State.
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May - 21 
A senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz, at a press conference at the Lahore airport, before his departure for New Delhi on May 21, said that the Kashmir issue could be settled either through a plebiscite, as enshrine
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A senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Sheikh Abdul Aziz, at a press conference at the Lahore airport, before his departure for New Delhi on May 21, said that the Kashmir issue could be settled either through a plebiscite, as enshrined in the UN resolutions, or through trilateral talks among Pakistan, India and the Kashmiri leadership.
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May - 21 
According to delayed reports, four persons were killed in separate incidents of sectarian clashes in Dera Ismail Khan on May 21. In the first incident, an activist of the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), who was released from the local prison a few day
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According to delayed reports, four persons were killed in separate incidents of sectarian clashes in Dera Ismail Khan on May 21. In the first incident, an activist of the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), who was released from the local prison a few days ago, was killed. Official sources indicated the involvement of Shia groups in the incident. Sources also said that the violence had erupted consequent to the arrest of a Shia leader, Syed Hassan Ali Shah Kazmi, on a charge of allegedly delivering anti-state speeches. In apparent retaliation, certain SSP activists killed a Shia youth and injured two others. Police sources added that two more persons were killed in the clashes on the same day.
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May - 21 
According to official sources, a bomb was discovered and defused at a market place in Islamabad on May 21. No loss of life or injuries has been reported from the site of the incident.
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According to official sources, a bomb was discovered and defused at a market place in Islamabad on May 21. No loss of life or injuries has been reported from the site of the incident.
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May - 21 
Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar said in Islamabad, on May 21, "It is wrong to call the Kashmir struggle terrorism." He added that Pakistan has made it clear to India and the international community that Kashmir remains the root-cause of tension in Sout
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Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar said in Islamabad, on May 21, "It is wrong to call the Kashmir struggle terrorism." He added that Pakistan has made it clear to India and the international community that Kashmir remains the root-cause of tension in South Asia. Sattar said, "If there is a possibility of reduction of tension between Pakistan and India, it is necessary to find a settlement of Kashmir in line with the aspirations of the Kashmiris."
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May - 21 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘Deputy Supreme Commander’ Maulana Javaid Qusoori said at a press conference in Karachi, on May 21, all sensitive installations of India were on its ‘hit list’. He also added that an attack on the Indian Prime Minister’s Offic
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘Deputy Supreme Commander’ Maulana Javaid Qusoori said at a press conference in Karachi, on May 21, all sensitive installations of India were on its ‘hit list’. He also added that an attack on the Indian Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) was also part of the new strategy of the Hizb. The HM had decided to expand its terrorist activities to other parts of India following what he claimed was "increasing Indian excesses and attempts on Kashmiri leaders lives." Qusoori reiterated the Hizb position that India must declare Jammu and Kashmir as a disputed territory, withdraw its forces and give the right to self-determination to the Kashmiri people prior to inviting Pakistan and Kashmiri leaders to hold talks.
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May - 21 
Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said in Faisalabad on May 21 that the draft of the proposed Anti-Sectarian Act has been finalised. The Act envisages to proscribe religious parties involved in sectarian violence. Replying to a query that religious
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Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said in Faisalabad on May 21 that the draft of the proposed Anti-Sectarian Act has been finalised. The Act envisages to proscribe religious parties involved in sectarian violence. Replying to a query that religious parties had given an ultimatum to the government to launch a protest movement, he called the ultimatum "totally absurd" and added that it was the government that had given a warning to religious parties to shun sectarianism. He also said that the Prime Ministers had in the past granted more than 17,000 Kalashnikov licenses while the number of illegal automatic weapons was in lakhs.
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May - 21 
The Anti-Terrorist Wing of Karachi Police on May 21 arrested Khalid Masood, a terrorist who was allegedly involved in the Karachi Stock Exchange, Sindh Assembly and other bomb blasts in 1998.
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The Anti-Terrorist Wing of Karachi Police on May 21 arrested Khalid Masood, a terrorist who was allegedly involved in the Karachi Stock Exchange, Sindh Assembly and other bomb blasts in 1998.
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May - 21 
Various sectarian outfits belonging to the Sunni school of thought on May 21 have alleged that the country’s intelligence agencies were responsible for the May 18-killing of Maulana Saleem Qadri, the Sunni Tehreek chief. According to these outfits, t
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Various sectarian outfits belonging to the Sunni school of thought on May 21 have alleged that the country’s intelligence agencies were responsible for the May 18-killing of Maulana Saleem Qadri, the Sunni Tehreek chief. According to these outfits, the agencies were utilising the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) in order to trigger sectarian violence among the Shia, Sunni, Deoband and Barelwi sects.
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May - 21 
The insurgents on, May 21, set free three activists of the Nepal Communist Party (Unified Marxist-Leninist) whom they had earlier abducted from Rukum.
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The insurgents on, May 21, set free three activists of the Nepal Communist Party (Unified Marxist-Leninist) whom they had earlier abducted from Rukum.
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May - 21 
According to official sources, on May 21, ten rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in a raid conducted by the troops on rebel bunkers in the Muhamalai area. Four soldiers were injured in the operation in which three bunke
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According to official sources, on May 21, ten rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) were killed in a raid conducted by the troops on rebel bunkers in the Muhamalai area. Four soldiers were injured in the operation in which three bunkers were destroyed.
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May - 21 
In a separate incident, on May 21, four rebels were killed as the troops ambushed a group of rebels in the general area of Averikadu. Two rebels were killed in an encounter in the Kiriibbanwewa area. Police in Eravur claimed to have recovered a trapp
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In a separate incident, on May 21, four rebels were killed as the troops ambushed a group of rebels in the general area of Averikadu. Two rebels were killed in an encounter in the Kiriibbanwewa area. Police in Eravur claimed to have recovered a trapped bomb in Chenkaladi area.
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May - 21 
Media reports from Sri Lanka said Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Raymond Johansen, reached the United States. The two are due to meet Deputy Secretary of State Armitage and, among other things, discuss the
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Media reports from Sri Lanka said Norwegian peace envoy Eric Solheim, accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Raymond Johansen, reached the United States. The two are due to meet Deputy Secretary of State Armitage and, among other things, discuss the peace process in Sri Lanka being brokered by Solheim. Solheim has just comcluded a visit of Sri Lanka where he met President Kumaratunga, Opposition Leader Rani lWickremasinghen, and other leaders, besides the leadership of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) and leaders of Tamil political parties.
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May - 21 
Pro-Tamil sources said three persons were wounded in an anti-personnel mine explosion at the district secretariat complex in Trincomalee, on May 21. There was, however, no word on the perpetrators of the blast.
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Pro-Tamil sources said three persons were wounded in an anti-personnel mine explosion at the district secretariat complex in Trincomalee, on May 21. There was, however, no word on the perpetrators of the blast.
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May - 21 
Reports also said suspected LTTE rebels on an extortion mission in Ampara killed one person and injured two more in their paddy fields in Mantottama.
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Reports also said suspected LTTE rebels on an extortion mission in Ampara killed one person and injured two more in their paddy fields in Mantottama.
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May - 21 
The Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported that a civilian was killed and three were reported missing in an attack by a Deep Penetration team of the Sri Lankan army near Mathurankerni Kulam in Batticaloa on May 21.
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The Tamil news source, tamilnet.com reported that a civilian was killed and three were reported missing in an attack by a Deep Penetration team of the Sri Lankan army near Mathurankerni Kulam in Batticaloa on May 21.
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May - 22 
11 civilians were injured as unidentified terrorists exploded a hand grenade at a security force patrol in Kunzar Bazar, Baramulla district on May 22. Official sources added that terrorists also detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near a s
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11 civilians were injured as unidentified terrorists exploded a hand grenade at a security force patrol in Kunzar Bazar, Baramulla district on May 22. Official sources added that terrorists also detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near a security force post in Handwara, Baramulla district.
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May - 22 
A new Bengali terrorist outfit, the Bengal Liberation Army (BLA) has been formed in the State. BLA has, reportedly, raised the issue of putting a halt to activities of sale of Christian missionary, non-tribals’ land to tribals.
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A new Bengali terrorist outfit, the Bengal Liberation Army (BLA) has been formed in the State. BLA has, reportedly, raised the issue of putting a halt to activities of sale of Christian missionary, non-tribals’ land to tribals.
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May - 22 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, talking to the press persons in Guwahati, on May 22, stated that ‘the Centre had not intimated anything as yet to the State Government about the extension of the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Na
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, talking to the press persons in Guwahati, on May 22, stated that ‘the Centre had not intimated anything as yet to the State Government about the extension of the area of cease-fire with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to Assam’. He also dismissed the possibility of the Centre taking such a major decision affecting a State without consulting the government concerned. Gogoi also voiced his opposition to such an act, which according to him will allow the Naga terrorists ‘to operate freely in Assam areas’. The Chief Minister also corroborated a two-prong strategy to counter insurgency in the State: ‘(i) to ensure that the extremist outfits cannot recruit anymore youth to their ranks and (ii) employing suitable mediators to persuade the extremist leaders to come over for talks’.
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May - 22 
In a separate development, founder of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and hijacker of an Indian Airlines plane in 1971, Hashim Qureshi, while taking to newsmen in New Delhi on May 22, dismissed the claims of the APHC that they could inf
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In a separate development, founder of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and hijacker of an Indian Airlines plane in 1971, Hashim Qureshi, while taking to newsmen in New Delhi on May 22, dismissed the claims of the APHC that they could influence the terrorist organisations operating from Pakistan. He said, "I don't think the Hurriyat Conference controls the militant organisations. They are controlled by Pakistan and cannot be influenced by the amalgam leadership." He added that majority of people in Kashmir wanted independence and not accession with Pakistan.
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May - 22 
In an encounter, seven unidentified terrorists, two Special Police Officers (SPO), a police personnel were killed and five police personnel injured during search operations at Rikan Nawa in Doda district on May 22.
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In an encounter, seven unidentified terrorists, two Special Police Officers (SPO), a police personnel were killed and five police personnel injured during search operations at Rikan Nawa in Doda district on May 22.
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May - 22 
In another incident, four Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, one security force personnel and a civilian were killed in an encounter at Pakipora in Baramulla on May 22.
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In another incident, four Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) terrorists, one security force personnel and a civilian were killed in an encounter at Pakipora in Baramulla on May 22.
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May - 22 
In another incident, Naxalites killed a person and seriously injured another, suspecting them to be police informers, at Pandikonda village, Nizamabad district.
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In another incident, Naxalites killed a person and seriously injured another, suspecting them to be police informers, at Pandikonda village, Nizamabad district.
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May - 22 
In Jammu, unidentified terrorists triggered two bomb explosions on May 22 adjacent to the international border in the Kanachak sector. No loss of life or injuries were reported in the explosions.
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In Jammu, unidentified terrorists triggered two bomb explosions on May 22 adjacent to the international border in the Kanachak sector. No loss of life or injuries were reported in the explosions.
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May - 22 
Left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisations the People's War Group and the Maoist Communist Centre have reportedly convened a meeting in Kolkata, West Bengal on May 25 to find a way out of incessant infighting. The leadership of both the outfits feel
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Left-wing extremist, Naxalite organisations the People's War Group and the Maoist Communist Centre have reportedly convened a meeting in Kolkata, West Bengal on May 25 to find a way out of incessant infighting. The leadership of both the outfits feels that they have been fighting for political and territorial control instead of fighting against 'state oppression'. Among the Naxal outfits, the MCC and the PWG have worst of relations. In the last five years, at least 300 persons from both the organisations have reportedly been killed in internecine clashes.
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May - 22 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) killed two persons in separate incidents in Andhra Pradesh on May 22. In the first incident, Naxalites killed a former sarpanch (Local government head) of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) killed two persons in separate incidents in Andhra Pradesh on May 22. In the first incident, Naxalites killed a former sarpanch (Local government head) of the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) at Rachallapalli village, Mahbubnagar district.
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May - 22 
Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said in New Delhi, on May 22, that the peace move in Kashmir could progress in the right direction if the Centre accepted Pakistan as a party to the dispute and facilitate its
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Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, chairman of the All Party Hurriyat Conference (APHC) said in New Delhi, on May 22, that the peace move in Kashmir could progress in the right direction if the Centre accepted Pakistan as a party to the dispute and facilitate its involvement, even at a later stage. Diluting the rigid stand taken by the APHC on the issue of talks, Mirwaiz said if any such communication was received from the government, then the modalities of who would be talking to whom could be worked out later.
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May - 22 
On May 22, a suspected terrorist of the Kuki National Front (KNF) was killed at Thangal bazar in Imphal. A hand grenade and some documents relating to the outfit were recovered from him. According to sources, the slain terrorist had come to collect e
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On May 22, a suspected terrorist of the Kuki National Front (KNF) was killed at Thangal bazar in Imphal. A hand grenade and some documents relating to the outfit were recovered from him. According to sources, the slain terrorist had come to collect extortion amount from two shops in the market.
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May - 22 
On May 22, an encounter took place between the police and the ULFA terrorists at Purnakundan village in Kamrup district. But no casualty was reported from either side.
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On May 22, an encounter took place between the police and the ULFA terrorists at Purnakundan village in Kamrup district. But no casualty was reported from either side.
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May - 22 
On May 22, sixty terrorists belonging to two outfits surrendered with arms and ammunition at Narsinghgarh. The surrendered included 25 terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), one from the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and 34 c
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On May 22, sixty terrorists belonging to two outfits surrendered with arms and ammunition at Narsinghgarh. The surrendered included 25 terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT), one from the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and 34 collaborators. They deposited six landmines, five high explosive grenades, 21 country-made guns, one Chinese grenade and six cartridges.
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May - 22 
On May 22, terrorists triggered two bomb explosions near the international border in the Kanachak sector in Jammu division. The blasts, which took place about four to five hundred meters inside Indian Territory, damaged seven pillars meant for border
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On May 22, terrorists triggered two bomb explosions near the international border in the Kanachak sector in Jammu division. The blasts, which took place about four to five hundred meters inside Indian Territory, damaged seven pillars meant for border fencing. According to official sources, the terrorists, who had sneaked from across the border, had planted the time bomb and later escaped to Pakistan. However, there was no casualty reported. This was the second such incident along the international border in the past four days. Earlier, on May 19, 20 pillars were damaged in two blasts in the Ramgarh sector of the division.
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May - 22 
On May 22, the Union government constituted an ‘Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal’, which would adjudicate if there were sufficient cause for declaring Deendar Anjuman, an Islamic fundamentalist organisation allegedly involved in anti-nationa
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On May 22, the Union government constituted an ‘Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal’, which would adjudicate if there were sufficient cause for declaring Deendar Anjuman, an Islamic fundamentalist organisation allegedly involved in anti-national activities, as an ‘unlawful association’. Earlier, on April 28, the government declared Deendar Anjuman as ‘unlawful association’ for a period of two years in the wake of allegation that it was involved in a series of blasts at churches in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
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May - 22 
On May 22, three Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Janasakthi) surrendered before the Adilabad district police.
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On May 22, three Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist CPI-ML (Janasakthi) surrendered before the Adilabad district police.
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May - 22 
Unidentified terrorists on May 22 lobbed a grenade on the headquarters of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) which has initiated a move to hold talks with the Union Government on the Kashmir issue. However, no one was injured in t
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Unidentified terrorists on May 22 lobbed a grenade on the headquarters of the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) which has initiated a move to hold talks with the Union Government on the Kashmir issue. However, no one was injured in the attack. Official sources said that this was the third attack since the JKDFP chief Shabir Shah initiated the move for a dialogue.
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May - 22 
Four persons were injured in an explosion at Dhoke Hassu in Rawalpindi on May 22. No further information was available on the blast so far.
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Four persons were injured in an explosion at Dhoke Hassu in Rawalpindi on May 22. No further information was available on the blast so far.
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May - 22 
Pakistani news sources have reported that the federal government is scheduled to introduce amendments to the Anti-terrorism Act, 1997 in order to ban sectarian outfits involved in terrorism, stop fund-raising and to crackdown on terrorists. A draft o
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Pakistani news sources have reported that the federal government is scheduled to introduce amendments to the Anti-terrorism Act, 1997 in order to ban sectarian outfits involved in terrorism, stop fund-raising and to crackdown on terrorists. A draft of the ordinance, expected to be promulgated in June, has been circulated among the four provinces, which would submit their views, by May 31. With the promulgation of the ordinance to incorporate amendments, the Suppression of Terrorist Activities (Special Courts), 1975 would stand repealed. Sources said that the Anti-Terrorism Act which was hitherto enforced in the Punjab and Sindh, is scheduled to be extended to the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Baluchistan. Meanwhile, the Federal Government has reiterated to the provinces to employ measures for the maintenance of law and order in the country. These directions have been issued in view of the recent protest rallies held through out the country against the sectarian killing of Sunni Tehreek chief Maulana Salim Qadri and his associates in Karachi on May 18.
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May - 22 
The convenor of the co-ordination committee of Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Altaf (MQM-A) Imran Farooq in a statement released from Karachi on May 22 has blamed the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), the external intelligence agency of Pakistan for ‘ba
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The convenor of the co-ordination committee of Muttahida Qaumi Movement – Altaf (MQM-A) Imran Farooq in a statement released from Karachi on May 22 has blamed the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), the external intelligence agency of Pakistan for ‘baseless propaganda’ against its chief Altaf Hussain and implicating him in the killing of Sunni Tehreek chief Salim Qadri on May 18. He also said that the brother of Salim Qadri had alleged that a particular religious group was responsible for the killing of Salim Qadri.
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May - 22 
A soldier was injured in a rebel mortar fire in Kilaly area.
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A soldier was injured in a rebel mortar fire in Kilaly area.
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May - 22 
In a separate incident, troops killed one LTTE rebel the Nagarkovil general area, on May 22. Four more rebels were killed in an ambush, also on May 22, in the Madurankernikulam, 9 Kms. north of Welikanda-Valachchenai road.
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In a separate incident, troops killed one LTTE rebel the Nagarkovil general area, on May 22. Four more rebels were killed in an ambush, also on May 22, in the Madurankernikulam, 9 Kms. north of Welikanda-Valachchenai road.
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May - 22 
In the Trincomalee area, a driver along with a woman was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion.
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In the Trincomalee area, a driver along with a woman was injured in an anti-personnel mine explosion.
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May - 22 
On May 22 , a LTTE rebel surrendered at the Vavunativu camp.
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On May 22 , a LTTE rebel surrendered at the Vavunativu camp.
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May - 23 
A group of seven unidentified terrorists abducted two youths from Dikyana village in the Chingus area on May 23.
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A group of seven unidentified terrorists abducted two youths from Dikyana village in the Chingus area on May 23.
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May - 23 
A new political outfit, Jammu and Kashmir Jamiat-u-Saualiheen, launched by former terrorists, on May 23, called upon India, Pakistan and the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) to enter into a 'meaningful dialogue' for the resolution of the Kashmi
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A new political outfit, Jammu and Kashmir Jamiat-u-Saualiheen, launched by former terrorists, on May 23, called upon India, Pakistan and the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) to enter into a 'meaningful dialogue' for the resolution of the Kashmir problem. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Jamiat-u-Saualiheen chairman Pir Giasuddin said, "No headway is possible unless India and Pakistan set in motion a process of insanayat and diyanatdari (humanity and honesty)." He said the outfit would work towards bringing together leaders of the two countries to resolve the Kashmir issue.
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May - 23 
According to government of India’s chief negotiator for the Naga talks, K Padmanabhaiah, the two rounds of talks between him and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership have failed to make any headway on the extens
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According to government of India’s chief negotiator for the Naga talks, K Padmanabhaiah, the two rounds of talks between him and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leadership have failed to make any headway on the extension of cease-fire beyond Nagaland. In a statement issued in Bangkok, on May 23, Padmanabhaiah said, "The two sides discussed threadbare all issues but reached no conclusion.’ He added, "there are operational issues involved in extending the cease-fire which are creating problems". Earlier this month the NSCN-IM threatened to pull out of the cease-fire agreement if its demands of extending the area of cease-fire are not met. NSCN-IM general secretary Th. Muivah made clear that "it is meaningless to hold talks."
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May - 23 
According to official sources, six activists of the Islamic fundamentalist organization, Deendar Anjuman were arrested on alleged charges of holding secret meetings and committing 'provocative actions, in Hyderabad, on May 23. The six were holding se
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According to official sources, six activists of the Islamic fundamentalist organization, Deendar Anjuman were arrested on alleged charges of holding secret meetings and committing 'provocative actions, in Hyderabad, on May 23. The six were holding secret meetings near the office, which was sealed after the Union government banned the group for its alleged involvement in a series of bomb blasts in churches in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka in May-July 2000. Condemning the arrests, Deendar Anjuman spokesman Siddique Hussain said the police was harassing the group's members. He said the sect would move the court for their release.
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May - 23 
An ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter at Suranthal village, in Surankot, on May 23. Two other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the site of the encounter. Some arms, ammunition and a letterhead of th
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An ‘area commander’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed in an encounter at Suranthal village, in Surankot, on May 23. Two other terrorists of the group managed to escape from the site of the encounter. Some arms, ammunition and a letterhead of the outfit were also recovered from the site.
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May - 23 
An army release on May 23 claimed that seven terrorists have been arrested from various districts of lower Assam during the last 48 hours. While two terrorists were arrested from Chamar Kuchi village in Kamrup district, a United Liberation Front of A
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An army release on May 23 claimed that seven terrorists have been arrested from various districts of lower Assam during the last 48 hours. While two terrorists were arrested from Chamar Kuchi village in Kamrup district, a United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) arms dealer was arrested from Khongra village. Two terrorists each were arrested from Adhiaarpara village in Nalbari district and Maosita village in Darrang district.
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May - 23 
APHC Chairman Abdul Gani Bhat welcomed the Indian invitation to Pervez Musharraf for talks on the Kashmir issue. Regarding the withdrawal of cease-fire, he said ‘it was never in force’. He also added that a meeting of the Hurriyat would be held short
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APHC Chairman Abdul Gani Bhat welcomed the Indian invitation to Pervez Musharraf for talks on the Kashmir issue. Regarding the withdrawal of cease-fire, he said ‘it was never in force’. He also added that a meeting of the Hurriyat would be held shortly to chalk out its future course of action.
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May - 23 
Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) chief Maulana Farooq Kashmiri, in a separate statement, said, "We had already rejected the cease-fire. Indian Prime Minister's dialogue offer to General Pervez Musharraf is another drama after cease-fire."
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Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) chief Maulana Farooq Kashmiri, in a separate statement, said, "We had already rejected the cease-fire. Indian Prime Minister's dialogue offer to General Pervez Musharraf is another drama after cease-fire."
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May - 23 
In another development, on May 23, three Naxalites-- two women cadres of the People's War Group (PWG) and a district committee member of the CPI-ML (Janasakthi), surrendered in Karimnagar.
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In another development, on May 23, three Naxalites-- two women cadres of the People's War Group (PWG) and a district committee member of the CPI-ML (Janasakthi), surrendered in Karimnagar.
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May - 23 
India’s Union Government on May 23 called of the unilateral Ramadan cease-fire in Jammu and Kashmir, which has been in place since November 27/28, 2000. This was announced consequent to a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) presided ov
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India’s Union Government on May 23 called of the unilateral Ramadan cease-fire in Jammu and Kashmir, which has been in place since November 27/28, 2000. This was announced consequent to a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) presided over by Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee. The government also extended an invitation to the Chief Executive of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, for a composite dialogue, including the Kashmir issue. An official statement said the invitation to Musharraf to visit India at his earliest convenience was in pursuance of the Lahore Declaration and the Shimla Agreement. While explaining the decision to call off the cease-fire, the government pointed out that various terrorist outfits and organisations, mostly foreign, had hindered the restoration of peace in Jammu and Kashmir during the suspension of operations by the security forces. The government also indicated that the process of dialogue with various groups and people in the State under the stewardship of Chief Interlocutor K C Pant would continue. The CCS meeting was attended among others by Home Minister L K Advani, Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha, Defence and External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh, K C Pant, Army Chief General S Padmanabhan and top security and intelligence officials. Jaswant Singh, at a press conference, later said the starting point for the dialogue with pakistan could be the existing framework for composite dialogue consisting of eight items, including Kashmir. He also said that the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) had no place in the parleys. On the Hurriyat’s demand for clearance to its delegation to travel to Pakistan, he said, "The question did not arise as the government’s invitation was to Musharraf." While referring to the cease-fire, which had come into effect on November 19, 2000, he added, "This phase is now over.... Hereafter security forces shall take such action against terrorists as they judge best."
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May - 23 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah termed the invitation from Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to Gen. Pervez Musharraf as a 'logical step in the peace process.' He told a news agency over phone from Srinagar that there was no ro
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah termed the invitation from Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to Gen. Pervez Musharraf as a 'logical step in the peace process.' He told a news agency over phone from Srinagar that there was no role for any third party, whether it was a country or self-proclaimed representatives of people of Kashmir. He expressed the hope that Gen. Musharraf will indulge in a meaningful dialogue and make efforts for the resolution of the Kashmir dispute.
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May - 23 
On May 23, a police official was killed and five others injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists at the Tingrai market in Dibrugarh district. According to police sources, a group of three terrorists fired indiscriminately at the crowded market
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On May 23, a police official was killed and five others injured in an attack by unidentified terrorists at the Tingrai market in Dibrugarh district. According to police sources, a group of three terrorists fired indiscriminately at the crowded market, killing the police official.
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May - 23 
On May 23, a terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was killed in an encounter at Varagaon village in Darrang district.
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On May 23, a terrorist of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was killed in an encounter at Varagaon village in Darrang district.
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May - 23 
On May 23, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter between the Army and a group of car-borne terrorists on the National Highway near Moran, in Dibrugarh district. Other terrorists, however, managed to escape. The Army recovered one pisto
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On May 23, an unidentified terrorist was killed in an encounter between the Army and a group of car-borne terrorists on the National Highway near Moran, in Dibrugarh district. Other terrorists, however, managed to escape. The Army recovered one pistol along with five rounds of ammunition from the slain terrorist.
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May - 23 
On May 23, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi sought assistance from the Union Government in resolving the insurgency problem in the State. After his meeting with the Prime Minister and the Home Minister in New Delhi, Gogoi stated that the State government i
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On May 23, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi sought assistance from the Union Government in resolving the insurgency problem in the State. After his meeting with the Prime Minister and the Home Minister in New Delhi, Gogoi stated that the State government is formally writing a letter to the Prime Minister to ascertain whether the Union government was planning to extend the area of cease-fire with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). He reiterated his opposition to extension of the area of the cease-fire to Assam on the ground that it would legitimise the activities of the Naga terrorist outfit. Meanwhile, the Union government is likely to convene a meeting of the Chief Ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur soon, to arrive at a consensus on the issue of cease-fire extension.
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On May 23, two prominent NGOs in Nagaland, the Naga Hoho (the state’s apex tribal council) and the Council of Naga Baptist Churches (CNBC), have urged the Union government to concede to the demands of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-M
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On May 23, two prominent NGOs in Nagaland, the Naga Hoho (the state’s apex tribal council) and the Council of Naga Baptist Churches (CNBC), have urged the Union government to concede to the demands of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCM-IM). In a joint memorandum submitted to Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee, the two organisations said: "Cease-fire and peace are the twin aspirations of the Naga people and the NSCN-IM’s demand for extension of the cease-fire is a positive move. Therefore, we recommend that the cease-fire be extended to all Naga inhabited areas." However, on May 24, the All Manipur United Clubs' Organization (AMUCO) has urged the Prime Minister to ‘restrain from taking any action, which will deteriorate the atmosphere in Manipur in the wake of extension of cease-fire with the NSCN-IM.
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May - 23 
Shabir Shah said, on May 23, the Union government’s decision to invite the Pakistani Chief Executive Gen. Pervez Musharraf for talks was "his personal success." He also added, "The peace process set in motion by New Delhi will not succeed without inv
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Shabir Shah said, on May 23, the Union government’s decision to invite the Pakistani Chief Executive Gen. Pervez Musharraf for talks was "his personal success." He also added, "The peace process set in motion by New Delhi will not succeed without involving Pakistan". Commenting on the decision to call off the cease-fire, he said, "It will make no difference as it does not exist on the ground."
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May - 23 
Sharp differences surfaced again in the APHC over the remarks of Aziz backing the demand for accession of Kashmir to Pakistan. APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq said, "These can be his personal remarks and Hurriyat’s agenda is not confined to this."
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Sharp differences surfaced again in the APHC over the remarks of Aziz backing the demand for accession of Kashmir to Pakistan. APHC Chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq said, "These can be his personal remarks and Hurriyat’s agenda is not confined to this." He said all the three options — accession with India or Pakistan or independence — were open for the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
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May - 23 
Six of the seven surrendered ULFA (SULFA) activists picked up earlier for their suspected involvement in connection with the grenade attack on a proprietor of a local newspaper Asomiya Pratidin, Jayanta Baruah on May 20, were released on May 23.
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Six of the seven surrendered ULFA (SULFA) activists picked up earlier for their suspected involvement in connection with the grenade attack on a proprietor of a local newspaper Asomiya Pratidin, Jayanta Baruah on May 20, were released on May 23.
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May - 23 
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on May 23 rejected Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) chief Shabir Shah’s offer of talks on evolving a consensus for holding negotiations with the Union government on the Kashmir issue. Senio
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The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) on May 23 rejected Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) chief Shabir Shah’s offer of talks on evolving a consensus for holding negotiations with the Union government on the Kashmir issue. Senior leader Abdul Gani Lone, while indicating that Shah had no locus standi, said, "There is no need to respond to Shabir Shah’s invitation". He also added, "The APHC is the only true representative of the people of the State". He reiterated that the long-standing Kashmir issue could only be resolved through tripartite talks involving India, Pakistan and the Kashmiris.
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May - 23 
The United States has welcomed India's invitation to Pakistan Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf for talks in New Delhi. State Department spokesman Philip Reeker said the dialogue was an "opportunity to make real progress towards a reduction of
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The United States has welcomed India's invitation to Pakistan Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf for talks in New Delhi. State Department spokesman Philip Reeker said the dialogue was an "opportunity to make real progress towards a reduction of tensions and a resolution of their differences through peaceful means." He added, "we continue to believe that it is important for all sides in Kashmir to exercise restraint and to seek to reduce violence, so we will continue to watch that situation closely." On whether the US would have wanted that the cease-fire in Jammu and Kashmir be extended one more time, Reeker said, "I think the important thing here is that there is going to be dialogue and that there are reports of positive response from the Pakistanis".
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May - 23 
Two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Janasakthi) were killed when they went to blast a telephone exchange in Avunuru village, Karimnagar district, on May 23. The telephone exchange was destro
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Two left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Communist Party of India, Marxist-Leninist [CPI-ML] (Janasakthi) were killed when they went to blast a telephone exchange in Avunuru village, Karimnagar district, on May 23. The telephone exchange was destroyed in the blast. Property worth Rs 11 lakh was damaged too. The police also recovered one 9-mm carbine and a .30 carbine, which were snatched from the police some time ago.
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May - 23 
A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) spokesperson, Yahya Mujahideen, on May 23, while cautioning Gen. Musharraf against accepting the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for talks said, "Islamabad should not get into India’s peace trap."
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A Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) spokesperson, Yahya Mujahideen, on May 23, while cautioning Gen. Musharraf against accepting the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for talks said, "Islamabad should not get into India’s peace trap."
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May - 23 
Police, on May 23, recovered 15 foreign-manufactured bombs and a large cache of ammunition near Balile at the Quetta-Chaman road, Quetta. One person was arrested from the site of recovery.
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Police, on May 23, recovered 15 foreign-manufactured bombs and a large cache of ammunition near Balile at the Quetta-Chaman road, Quetta. One person was arrested from the site of recovery.
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May - 23 
Responding to the Indian invitation of May 23 to Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf, Foreign Secretary Inamul Haque said, in Islamabad, on the same day, that Gen. Musharraf would respond positively to the invitation. According to him, "when Pak
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Responding to the Indian invitation of May 23 to Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf, Foreign Secretary Inamul Haque said, in Islamabad, on the same day, that Gen. Musharraf would respond positively to the invitation. According to him, "when Pakistan would officially receive an invitation from India for the Chief Executive's visit, it would respond positively to it." He also added that Pakistan had always taken the stand that it wanted to resolve all problems with India through a dialogue.
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May - 23 
Various Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, on May 23, said the Indian decision to withdraw cease-fire would make no difference to the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir. A Hizb-ul- Mujahideen (HM) spokesperson, Salim Hashmi in a statement from Muza
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Various Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, on May 23, said the Indian decision to withdraw cease-fire would make no difference to the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir. A Hizb-ul- Mujahideen (HM) spokesperson, Salim Hashmi in a statement from Muzaffarbad termed the decision as "insignificant in the context of Kashmir situation." He also added that the Hizb would continue its terrorist operations against the Indian Army in the State.
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May - 23 
Media reports from Nepal said Maoist insurgents on May 23 abducted an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress from Bijutar village, Pyuthan, West Nepal district.
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Media reports from Nepal said Maoist insurgents on May 23 abducted an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress from Bijutar village, Pyuthan, West Nepal district.
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May - 23 
On May 23, police raided a house in Kafrul area, Dhaka, and arrested a person and recovered a foreign-made rocket launcher with two shells from his possession
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On May 23, police raided a house in Kafrul area, Dhaka, and arrested a person and recovered a foreign-made rocket launcher with two shells from his possession
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May - 23 
In another incident, in clashes reported southeast of Trincomalee, on May 23, two LTTE rebels were wounded.
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In another incident, in clashes reported southeast of Trincomalee, on May 23, two LTTE rebels were wounded.
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May - 23 
The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, on May 23, set off a calymore mine explosion and killed 10 Navy Police personnel, and wounded 17 more, in the Thambalagamuwa general area, 40km away from Trincomalee. Pro-Tamil
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The Sri Lankan Army said Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, on May 23, set off a calymore mine explosion and killed 10 Navy Police personnel, and wounded 17 more, in the Thambalagamuwa general area, 40km away from Trincomalee. Pro-Tamil sources, however, put the casualties at 17 killed and 28 wounded.
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May - 23 
Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in clashes with government troops in the Periyamurippu, 35 km away from Vavuniya, on May 23, a delayed report stated.
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Two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels were killed in clashes with government troops in the Periyamurippu, 35 km away from Vavuniya, on May 23, a delayed report stated.
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May - 24 
A senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Omar Farooq while welcoming the Union government's decision to invite Gen. Musharraf as a positive step, expressed doubts on whether India and Pakistan would discuss the 'core iss
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A senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Mirwaiz Omar Farooq while welcoming the Union government's decision to invite Gen. Musharraf as a positive step, expressed doubts on whether India and Pakistan would discuss the 'core issue' of Kashmir in their proposed talks. He said the context in which the two countries would hold negotiations was important. He also added that the APHC had always maintained that the problem could only be resolved through tripartite talks involving Pakistan, India and Kashmiris.
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May - 24 
Abdul Majeed Dar, 'chief commander' of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) said on May 24 that the HM would cooperate with India and Pakistan in solving the Kashmir issue. Reacting to the cease-fire withdrawal, Dar said that the security forces "had not ceas
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Abdul Majeed Dar, 'chief commander' of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) said on May 24 that the HM would cooperate with India and Pakistan in solving the Kashmir issue. Reacting to the cease-fire withdrawal, Dar said that the security forces "had not ceased operations against the Mujhadeen and they were carrying them as usual."
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May - 24 
According to a press release issued in the name of the general secretary of the left-wing extremist, Naxalite, outfit, the People’s War Group (PWG), on May 24, the outfit held its Congress (highest decision making body) at an undisclosed place from M
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According to a press release issued in the name of the general secretary of the left-wing extremist, Naxalite, outfit, the People’s War Group (PWG), on May 24, the outfit held its Congress (highest decision making body) at an undisclosed place from March 4 to 22, 2001. The Congress attended by foreign delegates from Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) and Turkish Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) and representatives from different State units, reelected Muppala Lakshman Rao alias Ganapati as general secretary of the organisation. The press release claimed that the PWG has decided to expand the present People’s Guerrilla Army (PGA) under a central command to ‘evict governmental authority and the state apparatus’ from strongholds of the organisation to set the stage for establishment of liberated zones of exclusive power.
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May - 24 
According to delayed reports, on May 24, two civilians were abducted by suspected Kuki terrorists at Sapermeina bazar near Imphal. A rescue operation is under progress in the area.
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According to delayed reports, on May 24, two civilians were abducted by suspected Kuki terrorists at Sapermeina bazar near Imphal. A rescue operation is under progress in the area.
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May - 24 
According to official sources, a terrorist of the LeT was killed in an encounter in the general area of Dhar Sangla, near Surankote, in Poonch district, on May 24. Some arms, ammunition and communication systems were seized from the encounter site. I
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According to official sources, a terrorist of the LeT was killed in an encounter in the general area of Dhar Sangla, near Surankote, in Poonch district, on May 24. Some arms, ammunition and communication systems were seized from the encounter site. In another encounter at Surankote on the same day, a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and a civilian were killed.
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May - 24 
According to official sources, the grenade and the launcher used in attacking the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters on May 20 were of Russian origin. The police recovered the pistol-shaped launcher from a ditch near Dayal Singh College. A seni
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According to official sources, the grenade and the launcher used in attacking the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters on May 20 were of Russian origin. The police recovered the pistol-shaped launcher from a ditch near Dayal Singh College. A senior police officer said the finding confirmed the belief that arms supply to several terrorist groups was being routed through the Central Asian countries. He added that the sophistication of the weapons used in the attack hints at the involvement of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) or Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).
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May - 24 
At Chak-e-Reshipora, in the Baramulla district, two foreign mercenaries were killed on May 24.
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At Chak-e-Reshipora, in the Baramulla district, two foreign mercenaries were killed on May 24.
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May - 24 
In a separate development, the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) leader Shabir Ahmad Shah said in Kupwara that his peaceful efforts for the resolution of Kashmir problem would continue and it "should not be mistaken as a bid to seize power."
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In a separate development, the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) leader Shabir Ahmad Shah said in Kupwara that his peaceful efforts for the resolution of Kashmir problem would continue and it "should not be mistaken as a bid to seize power."
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May - 24 
In a separate encounter at Sopore on May 24, yet another Lashkar terrorist was killed and some arms and ammunition were recovered from site of the incident, too.
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In a separate encounter at Sopore on May 24, yet another Lashkar terrorist was killed and some arms and ammunition were recovered from site of the incident, too.
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May - 24 
In another development, former chairman of the APHC and Jamat-e-Islami leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said that the Kashmir issue could be resolved 'once and for all' only when the United Nations resolution would be implemented.
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In another development, former chairman of the APHC and Jamat-e-Islami leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said that the Kashmir issue could be resolved 'once and for all' only when the United Nations resolution would be implemented.
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May - 24 
In another incident, a foreign mercenary was killed in the Dukul forest area of Kupwara, also on May 24. Some arms were recovered from the encounter site.
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In another incident, a foreign mercenary was killed in the Dukul forest area of Kupwara, also on May 24. Some arms were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 24 
In another incident, police and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in a joint search operation in Kandi area, Rajouri district recovered some arms and ammunition, on May 24.
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In another incident, police and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in a joint search operation in Kandi area, Rajouri district recovered some arms and ammunition, on May 24.
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May - 24 
On May 24, a security force personnel was killed in an encounter with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Gandachara in Dhalai district. Further details were not available.
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On May 24, a security force personnel was killed in an encounter with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) at Gandachara in Dhalai district. Further details were not available.
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May - 24 
On May 24, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), attacked a police patrol party near near Rajrang forest, Lohardaga district. Police retaliated and the exchange of fire continued for two hours. Afterwards the Naxalites
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On May 24, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), attacked a police patrol party near near Rajrang forest, Lohardaga district. Police retaliated and the exchange of fire continued for two hours. Afterwards the Naxalites managed to escape into the forest. The police also recovered some arms and ammunition from the spot.
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May - 24 
On May 24, police found a time bomb, which was later diffused, near the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur. A senior police official said the bomb was identical to the one found near the office of the Vishwa Hindu Parisha
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On May 24, police found a time bomb, which was later diffused, near the headquarters of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur. A senior police official said the bomb was identical to the one found near the office of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on May 21.
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May - 24 
On May 24, two terrorists of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) were killed by two unidentified terrorists inside a house at Chaibari in Nalbari district. Further details were not available.
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On May 24, two terrorists of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) were killed by two unidentified terrorists inside a house at Chaibari in Nalbari district. Further details were not available.
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May - 24 
One of the prime accused in the Mumbai (Bombay) serial bomb blasts case, Mohammed Dawood Phanse surrendered before the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act [TADA] court after the court declined to extend the interim bail earlier grant
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One of the prime accused in the Mumbai (Bombay) serial bomb blasts case, Mohammed Dawood Phanse surrendered before the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act [TADA] court after the court declined to extend the interim bail earlier granted to him on medical grounds. According to the prosecution case, Phanse had actively participated in a meeting at Dubai attended by the main accused Dawood Ibrahim and Tiger Memon for planning the blasts, which killed 257 persons and seriously injured several others on March 12, 1993. Phanse is also charged with playing a key role in the landing of RDX in the coastal Raigad district.
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May - 24 
Police in Arnia recovered two packets of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). No arrests were reported from the seizure site.
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Police in Arnia recovered two packets of Improvised Explosive Devices (IED). No arrests were reported from the seizure site.
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May - 24 
Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir reacted positively to Union government's decision to invite Gen. Musharraf for talks. Ghulam Nabi Shaheen, Provincial President of the ruling National Conference said, "We have been advocating that India and Pak
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Political parties in Jammu and Kashmir reacted positively to Union government's decision to invite Gen. Musharraf for talks. Ghulam Nabi Shaheen, Provincial President of the ruling National Conference said, "We have been advocating that India and Pakistan should sit across table and solve the Kashmir issue. Now our stand has been vindicated as New Delhi has extended invitation to Gen Mushraf for talks". He, however, regretted the government's decision to withdraw the cease-fire.
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May - 24 
Reports from Kupwara indicate that approximately seven Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Dudnar forest area of Handwara, on May 24. The security forces also recovered some arms and ammunition from the site of the enc
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Reports from Kupwara indicate that approximately seven Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists were killed in an encounter in the Dudnar forest area of Handwara, on May 24. The security forces also recovered some arms and ammunition from the site of the encounter.
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May - 24 
Rima Taipodia, Home Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, in an interview, on May 24, opposed the proposed move by the Union government for extension of cease-fire with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to the State. He stated "Th
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Rima Taipodia, Home Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, in an interview, on May 24, opposed the proposed move by the Union government for extension of cease-fire with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to the State. He stated "There is no reason for entering into any cease-fire with the ultras in our State. They are spill-over from other States, and because of this, there is no justification on the part of the Centre".
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May - 24 
Security forces ascertained a terrorist hideout at Channi Tana village, in the Khour sector and recovered an anti-tank mine. The bomb disposal squad subsequently defused the mine.
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Security forces ascertained a terrorist hideout at Channi Tana village, in the Khour sector and recovered an anti-tank mine. The bomb disposal squad subsequently defused the mine.
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May - 24 
Tariq Ahmad Qarra, General Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), while welcoming the government's decision said that "if the invitation to Gen Musharraf was intended to resolve the Kashmir problem permanently, it is a welcome step, otherw
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Tariq Ahmad Qarra, General Secretary of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), while welcoming the government's decision said that "if the invitation to Gen Musharraf was intended to resolve the Kashmir problem permanently, it is a welcome step, otherwise invitations and counter invitations that lack intentions to resolve the basic problem may not yield any tangible results."
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May - 24 
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) in a statement said that the decision will "go a long way in reducing the tension in the sub continent."
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The Communist Party of India (Marxist) in a statement said that the decision will "go a long way in reducing the tension in the sub continent."
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May - 24 
The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Vice Chairman Javeed Ahmad Mir said that the Pakistani leadership should take the Hurriyat into confidence before taking any decision on Kashmir.
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The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Vice Chairman Javeed Ahmad Mir said that the Pakistani leadership should take the Hurriyat into confidence before taking any decision on Kashmir.
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May - 24 
The Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief, A K Suri, said in Manigam on May 24 has said that the offensive operations against the terrorists during the cease-fire were never stopped and police action continued during the last six months. According to him th
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The Jammu and Kashmir Police Chief, A K Suri, said in Manigam on May 24 has said that the offensive operations against the terrorists during the cease-fire were never stopped and police action continued during the last six months. According to him this was due to the fact that the terrorist outfits never accepted the cease-fire and had continued their action against civilians and security forces. He also added that approximately 4000 terrorists are currently active in the State, out of which 75 to 80 per cent are foreigners. The Lashkar-e-Toiba(LeT) and Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) according to him were the two most active terrorist outfits.
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May - 24 
A spokesperson of the Muttahida Jihad Council (MJC), an umbrella outfit of Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, Ishtiaq Hamid, on May 24 said, while rejecting the Indian withdrawal of cease-fire in Jammu and Kashmir, that India's "wicked mentality was e
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A spokesperson of the Muttahida Jihad Council (MJC), an umbrella outfit of Pakistan-based terrorist outfits, Ishtiaq Hamid, on May 24 said, while rejecting the Indian withdrawal of cease-fire in Jammu and Kashmir, that India's "wicked mentality was exposed to the outside world, following which it had called off the so-called cease-fire in the occupied territory." The statement released from Muzaffarabad also added, "We have put this on record in the past too that practically there was no cease-fire in held Kashmir. Rather, there were more killings, including those in custody, and other human rights violations at the hands of Indian forces during the past six months of so-called truce." The spokesperson also indicated that terrorist operations would continue in the State.
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May - 24 
Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar, addressing a press conference in Islamabad, on May 24, said Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf would respond to the Indian Premier’s invitation for talks in a positive spirit. The summit meeting will provide an op
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Foreign Minister Abdul Sattar, addressing a press conference in Islamabad, on May 24, said Chief Executive General Pervez Musharraf would respond to the Indian Premier’s invitation for talks in a positive spirit. The summit meeting will provide an opportunity for a dialogue aimed at a permanent settlement of the Kashmir issue, Sattar said. While pointing out that an official communication to the invitation had not yet been received, he added, "Kashmir will remain at the centre-stage." On the termination of the cease-fire, he said "Although the ceasefire was a sham, by declaring now that the military forces in occupied Kashmir will take such action as they judge best India has removed even the pretence of restraint and given the Indian forces a carte blanche to continue state terrorism against the Kashmiri people." He also reiterated that for any ‘meaningful talks’ on the Kashmir issue, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) delegation should be allowed to visit Islamabad. "On December 2 last year, the government of Pakistan proposed consultations with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, the true representatives of the Kashmiri freedom struggle." Meanwhile, Director-General, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Rashid Qureshi was quoted as having on the BBC that "One needs to frankly have a look at the invitation... for the talks in Delhi to really comment on and understand what the Indians have in mind."
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May - 24 
Pakistan Controlled Kashmir Prime Minister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry said, on May 24, in Muzaffarabad, that the Indian invitation to Gen. Pervez Musharraf was a positive development.
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Pakistan Controlled Kashmir Prime Minister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry said, on May 24, in Muzaffarabad, that the Indian invitation to Gen. Pervez Musharraf was a positive development.
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May - 24 
Qazi Ahmed Police in Nawabshah, on May 24, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition. No arrests have been reported so far in connection with the seizure. Police sources, while indicating that the raid was part of a campaign to recover illegal weapons
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Qazi Ahmed Police in Nawabshah, on May 24, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition. No arrests have been reported so far in connection with the seizure. Police sources, while indicating that the raid was part of a campaign to recover illegal weapons, added that the campaign would continue till June 7.
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May - 24 
One more rebel cadre was killed in clashes reported in the Parappankandai general area, Mannar, also on May 24.
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One more rebel cadre was killed in clashes reported in the Parappankandai general area, Mannar, also on May 24.
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May - 24 
Pro-Tamil sources said, on May 24, Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) Senior Vice President Ananadasangaree and Secretary General Sampanthan, issued a statement in which they urged the government to lift the proscription on the LTTE and said the go
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Pro-Tamil sources said, on May 24, Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) Senior Vice President Ananadasangaree and Secretary General Sampanthan, issued a statement in which they urged the government to lift the proscription on the LTTE and said the government should not "retard the commencement of talks" with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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May - 24 
The Army said, the LTTE resorted to firing on the Main Supply Route at the Kiran junction, northwest of Batticaloa, on May 24. In retaliatory firing by troops on e LTTE cadre was killed.
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The Army said, the LTTE resorted to firing on the Main Supply Route at the Kiran junction, northwest of Batticaloa, on May 24. In retaliatory firing by troops on e LTTE cadre was killed.
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May - 24 
The LTTE’s pistol group shot at and injured a policeman, on May 24, at the Periyauppodai police post.
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The LTTE’s pistol group shot at and injured a policeman, on May 24, at the Periyauppodai police post.
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May - 24 
The Sri Lankan Army said they had killed one Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel in the Muhamalai general area, on May 24.
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The Sri Lankan Army said they had killed one Liberation tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebel in the Muhamalai general area, on May 24.
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May - 25 
According to official sources, unidentified terrorists, on May 25, abducted a civilian from the Kalakot area of Rajouri district.
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According to official sources, unidentified terrorists, on May 25, abducted a civilian from the Kalakot area of Rajouri district.
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May - 25 
Five security force personnel were killed and two others injured as terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ambushed their vehicle with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), in the Gorikund area in Udhampur, on May 25. The terrorists managed to esc
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Five security force personnel were killed and two others injured as terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ambushed their vehicle with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), in the Gorikund area in Udhampur, on May 25. The terrorists managed to escape from the site of the explosion. Official sources said that the Hizb’s Shakeel Ansari group had claimed responsibility for the blast.
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May - 25 
In another incident, terrorists lobbed a grenade towards a police post at Khrew and subsequently opened fire on the police personnel. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported from the site of the incident.
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In another incident, terrorists lobbed a grenade towards a police post at Khrew and subsequently opened fire on the police personnel. However, no loss of life or injuries was reported from the site of the incident.
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May - 25 
In yet another development, in Mahbubnagar district, suspected Naxalites of the PWG blew up the mandal parishad (local self-government) office at Tandur. The loss of property is estimated to be around Rs. 7 lakh.
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In yet another development, in Mahbubnagar district, suspected Naxalites of the PWG blew up the mandal parishad (local self-government) office at Tandur. The loss of property is estimated to be around Rs. 7 lakh.
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May - 25 
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said, on May 25, in Jammu, that the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has no role in the proposed talks between Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and the Chief Executive of Pakistan, Gen.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah said, on May 25, in Jammu, that the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has no role in the proposed talks between Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee and the Chief Executive of Pakistan, Gen. Pervez Musharraf. He said that the "Hurriyat stands no where and it has been sidelined with the proposed talks. Pak[istani] guns were nourishing them and once these are silenced, Hurriyat would be decimated." Responding to the Union government’s decision to invite Gen. Musharraf, he said, "Islamabad’s Military ruler had been asking for talks every time so, India decided to hold a dialogue. The ball is now lying in the Pak court. Let us see how they behave."
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May - 25 
On May 25, PWG Naxalites set fire to telephone exchange at Penimella village, Mahbubnagar district. The loss of property is estimated at about Rs. 50 lakhs. The Naxalites also reportedly left a note, which stated that they torched the telephone excha
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On May 25, PWG Naxalites set fire to telephone exchange at Penimella village, Mahbubnagar district. The loss of property is estimated at about Rs. 50 lakhs. The Naxalites also reportedly left a note, which stated that they torched the telephone exchange in protest against the Chandubhatla and Allipur encounters besides to make the district bandh call for May 28 and 29 a success.
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May - 25 
On May 25, the All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU), in a ten point memorandum, submitted to the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister and the state Chief Minister, warned of a serious movement if the area of cease-fire with the with National Socialist C
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On May 25, the All Manipur Students' Union (AMSU), in a ten point memorandum, submitted to the Prime Minister, Union Home Minister and the state Chief Minister, warned of a serious movement if the area of cease-fire with the with National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) is extended to Manipur. The student body also alleged that ‘there is a hidden conspiracy between the Indian leaders and NSCN-IM to disremember 2000 year-old Manipur State.
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May - 25 
One security force personnel was injured as unidentified terrorists detonated an IED at Trisal, Pulwama when a security force party was patrolling the area.
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One security force personnel was injured as unidentified terrorists detonated an IED at Trisal, Pulwama when a security force party was patrolling the area.
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May - 25 
Security force personnel, consequent to an encounter, rescued three youth in the general area of Gulabgarh, Udhampur on May 25.
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Security force personnel, consequent to an encounter, rescued three youth in the general area of Gulabgarh, Udhampur on May 25.
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May - 25 
Security forces foiled an attempt by unidentified terrorists to attack their camp at Kulapora in Baramulla on May 25.
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Security forces foiled an attempt by unidentified terrorists to attack their camp at Kulapora in Baramulla on May 25.
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May - 25 
The chief interlocutor of the Union Government on Kashmir, K C Pant said on May 25 that two processes - the bilateral dialogue between India and Pakistan and talks with the people of Jammu and Kashmir are being contemplated simultaneously. According
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The chief interlocutor of the Union Government on Kashmir, K C Pant said on May 25 that two processes - the bilateral dialogue between India and Pakistan and talks with the people of Jammu and Kashmir are being contemplated simultaneously. According to him, "It is pretty clear that Kashmir issue will be discussed bilaterally by India and Pakistan while we carry out parleys with people in the state". He also added that the new move of commencing negotiations with Pakistan would not affect the dialogue process.
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May - 25 
The Union government has decided to hold fresh talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘within a fortnight’ in a bid to save the Naga peace process from the brink of collapse. This was disclosed by Gopal K. Pillai,
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The Union government has decided to hold fresh talks with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘within a fortnight’ in a bid to save the Naga peace process from the brink of collapse. This was disclosed by Gopal K. Pillai, joint secretary (Northeast) in the Ministry of Home Affairs. A meeting of either the Prime Minister or the Home Minister is being planned with the Chief Ministers of Assam, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh in the first week of Jun, 2001 to sort out the cease-fire extension issue. This will be followed by a fresh round of talks with the NSCN-IM leadership. Earlier, talks between Union government chief negotiator K. Padmanabhiah and the NSCN-IM leadership in Bangkok had failed to solve the issue of extension of the ongoing cease-fire to Naga inhabited areas outside Nagaland.
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May - 25 
Separate bomb explosions were reported from Quetta on May 25. However, no casualty was immediately known from the site of the explosions.
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Separate bomb explosions were reported from Quetta on May 25. However, no casualty was immediately known from the site of the explosions.
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May - 25 
Six policemen were injured in two separate clashes with Maoists insurgents who attacked a police outpost at Bhirkot village in Tanahu district and overran another in Sarlahi, on May 25. An unspecified number of insurgents were injured in the Sarlahi
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Six policemen were injured in two separate clashes with Maoists insurgents who attacked a police outpost at Bhirkot village in Tanahu district and overran another in Sarlahi, on May 25. An unspecified number of insurgents were injured in the Sarlahi incident, reports said. Separately, the insurgents also destroyed the home of an activist of the ruling Nepali Congress.
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May - 25 
The Maoists abducted two headmen of Laxmipur and Dakadam villages in Dang district, on May 25, a delayed report stated.
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The Maoists abducted two headmen of Laxmipur and Dakadam villages in Dang district, on May 25, a delayed report stated.
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May - 25 
On May 25, police raided four villages-- Bhabanipur,Ratulpara, Roitupi and Dudhachara in Kushtia region and arrested 20 activists of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party of Bangladesh. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possessio
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On May 25, police raided four villages-- Bhabanipur,Ratulpara, Roitupi and Dudhachara in Kushtia region and arrested 20 activists of the outlawed Biplobi Communist Party of Bangladesh. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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May - 25 
In a separate development, on May 25, All Ceylon Tamil Teachers' Union (ACTU) Batticaloa branch President S.Tharmarajan, said, at a rally, "The war should be stopped. Tamil Students and teachers are suffering immensely because of this conflict. The T
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In a separate development, on May 25, All Ceylon Tamil Teachers' Union (ACTU) Batticaloa branch President S.Tharmarajan, said, at a rally, "The war should be stopped. Tamil Students and teachers are suffering immensely because of this conflict. The Tamil people's right of self determination and their traditional homeland should be recognised".
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May - 25 
Three more rebels were seriously injured, if not killed, in separate clashes reported 11km away from Mannar, on May 25, the Sri Lankan Army said.
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Three more rebels were seriously injured, if not killed, in separate clashes reported 11km away from Mannar, on May 25, the Sri Lankan Army said.
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May - 26 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists in Sopore killed a civilian, an employee of the Irrigation Department.
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists in Sopore killed a civilian, an employee of the Irrigation Department.
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May - 26 
A civilian was abducted and consequently killed by unidentified terrorists at the Sangiot village in Rajouri on May 26.
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A civilian was abducted and consequently killed by unidentified terrorists at the Sangiot village in Rajouri on May 26.
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May - 26 
A group of nine unidentified terrorists abducted two youth in village Dalyot in Kalakot on May 26 and later released them.
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A group of nine unidentified terrorists abducted two youth in village Dalyot in Kalakot on May 26 and later released them.
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May - 26 
A senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Abdul Gani Lone in an interview on May 26 said that the Union Government would not be able to solve the Kashmir issue by isolating the APHC. According to him, the Hurriyat was ‘all the mor
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A senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Abdul Gani Lone in an interview on May 26 said that the Union Government would not be able to solve the Kashmir issue by isolating the APHC. According to him, the Hurriyat was ‘all the more relevant’ after Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee s invitation to Pakistan’s Chief Executive Gen. Pervez Musharraf. He also added that "The present situation belongs to us. If India and Pakistan are going to discuss things they will have to take note of the people of Kashmir. So we are a party."
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May - 26 
Another civilian was killed by a group of four terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) at Chawan Kellar in Pulwama district.
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Another civilian was killed by a group of four terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) at Chawan Kellar in Pulwama district.
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May - 26 
Mirwaiz Omar Farooq, a former Chairman of the Hurriyat said on May 26 that the Pakistani Chief Executive Gen. Musharraf should accept India’s invitation for talks on the Kashmir issue. He also added that for a permanent settlement of the Kashmir issu
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Mirwaiz Omar Farooq, a former Chairman of the Hurriyat said on May 26 that the Pakistani Chief Executive Gen. Musharraf should accept India’s invitation for talks on the Kashmir issue. He also added that for a permanent settlement of the Kashmir issue, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have to be involved in the negotiations. News sources have reported that a crucial APHC Executive Committee meeting is scheduled to take place next week in Srinagar to discuss the Union government’s move to invite Gen. Musharraf to New Delhi for talks.
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May - 26 
On May 26, a senior police officer and two terrorists of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) were killed and another police personnel injured in an encounter at Jirania police station area. According to sources, the encounter took place as a police se
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On May 26, a senior police officer and two terrorists of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) were killed and another police personnel injured in an encounter at Jirania police station area. According to sources, the encounter took place as a police search party, acting on a tip-off, reached a terrorist hideout at Ghagrachari village. In the exchange of fire the police official was killed along with two terrorists. Other terrorists, however, managed to escape. Two AK-56 rifles were recovered from the scene of the encounter.
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May - 26 
On May 26, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, in his meeting with the Bhutanese ambassador in New Delhi, sought cooperation of the Royal Government of Bhutan in flushing out terrorists operating out of the country ‘for the larger interest of the two neighbo
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On May 26, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, in his meeting with the Bhutanese ambassador in New Delhi, sought cooperation of the Royal Government of Bhutan in flushing out terrorists operating out of the country ‘for the larger interest of the two neighbours’. The Chief Minister was also briefed by the ambassador about his country’s stand on the terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).
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May - 26 
On May 26, one civilian was killed as terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a security force convoy at Pampore.
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On May 26, one civilian was killed as terrorists lobbed a hand grenade towards a security force convoy at Pampore.
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May - 26 
One foreign mercenary was killed by the security force personnel at Pattan in the Dandidhar area consequent to an encounter. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site of the encounter.
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One foreign mercenary was killed by the security force personnel at Pattan in the Dandidhar area consequent to an encounter. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site of the encounter.
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May - 26 
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Ashraf Jehangir Qazi was quoted as saying in the Pakistani media that "the third option of granting independence to Kashmir, other than the proposals for its accession to India or Pakistan, is not ‘workable’ as i
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Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Ashraf Jehangir Qazi was quoted as saying in the Pakistani media that "the third option of granting independence to Kashmir, other than the proposals for its accession to India or Pakistan, is not ‘workable’ as it is not part of the United Nations resolutions on Kashmir." He also said that Pakistan, India and the Kashmiris including the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) are the main parties to the Kashmir issue.
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May - 26 
Police claimed they had foiled an attack by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), on an anti-Naxalite picket post in Gothalpadar, bordering Andhra Pradesh in Rayagada district on May 26. There were several rounds of exchang
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Police claimed they had foiled an attack by left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), on an anti-Naxalite picket post in Gothalpadar, bordering Andhra Pradesh in Rayagada district on May 26. There were several rounds of exchange of fire between Naxalites and policemen. However, no one was injured.
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May - 26 
Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a terrorist hideout at Budhal on May 26. Official sources reported that it was the first recovery of weapons in this area.
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Security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from a terrorist hideout at Budhal on May 26. Official sources reported that it was the first recovery of weapons in this area.
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May - 26 
The British High Commissioner in India is likely to meet Union Home Minister L.K. Advani and External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh next week regarding the case of Peter Bleach, a British national and prime accused in the Purulia arms-drop case. Dep
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The British High Commissioner in India is likely to meet Union Home Minister L.K. Advani and External Affairs Minister Jaswant Singh next week regarding the case of Peter Bleach, a British national and prime accused in the Purulia arms-drop case. Deputy High Commissioner Dr John Mitchiner told this to newsmen after visiting Bleach at the Alipore Presidency Jail, Kolkata on May 26. Bleach, along with five Russian and Latvian nationals, was arrested following arms dropping in Purulia, West Bengal. Around 300 AK-47, a number of rocket launchers and a huge cache of ammunition were dropped from a plane. The Indian government later released five Latvian nationals following a request from Russian President Vladimir Putin. The British government wants equality of treatment for Bleach also.
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May - 26 
Two civilians were injured as terrorists lobbed a grenade towards security forces at the Maulana Azad Road in Srinagar.
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Two civilians were injured as terrorists lobbed a grenade towards security forces at the Maulana Azad Road in Srinagar.
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May - 26 
Major General Rashid Qureshi, a spokesperson for the Pakistan government in an interview with Reuters on May 26 while pointing out that the Indian invitation to the Chief Executive Gen. Pervez Musharraf was a "courageous decision" added that both the
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Major General Rashid Qureshi, a spokesperson for the Pakistan government in an interview with Reuters on May 26 while pointing out that the Indian invitation to the Chief Executive Gen. Pervez Musharraf was a "courageous decision" added that both the sides ought to indicate flexibility to solve the Kashmir issue. According to him, " One expects that there needs to be a little flexibility and effort on both sides to come close and to get to any area which is acceptable to the people of Pakistan, for the government of India, for the people of Kashmir."
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May - 26 
Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Ashraf Jehangir Qazi was quoted as saying in the Pakistani media that "the third option of granting independence to Kashmir, other than the proposals for its accession to India or Pakistan, is not ‘workable’ as i
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Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Ashraf Jehangir Qazi was quoted as saying in the Pakistani media that "the third option of granting independence to Kashmir, other than the proposals for its accession to India or Pakistan, is not ‘workable’ as it is not part of the United Nations resolutions on Kashmir." He also said that Pakistan, India and the Kashmiris including the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) are the main parties to the Kashmir issue.
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May - 26 
On May 26, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, in his meeting with the Bhutanese ambassador in New Delhi, sought cooperation of the Royal Government of Bhutan in flushing out terrorists operating out of the country ‘for the larger interest of the two neighbo
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On May 26, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, in his meeting with the Bhutanese ambassador in New Delhi, sought cooperation of the Royal Government of Bhutan in flushing out terrorists operating out of the country ‘for the larger interest of the two neighbours’. The Chief Minister was also briefed by the ambassador about his country’s stand on the terrorists of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB).
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May - 26 
A Government statement issued on May 26, rejected the demands of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for a unilateral lifting of ban on the outfit. It stated that ‘the lifting or the suspension of the proscription of the LTTE cannot be accept
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A Government statement issued on May 26, rejected the demands of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for a unilateral lifting of ban on the outfit. It stated that ‘the lifting or the suspension of the proscription of the LTTE cannot be accepted as a 'pre-requisite' or 'pre-condition' for the commencement of negotiations; it can, if at all, on be an outcome of the negotiating process." It termed the demand as ‘unreasonable and is intended to delay and, if possible, prevent the commencement of the negotiating process." Meanwhile, the government’s move received support from the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) and senior United Nationalist Party (UNP) politicians.
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May - 26 
A Tamil Cabinet Minister and President of the Eelam Peoples Democratic Party, Douglas Devananda, said, in Jaffna, at a press conference, on May 26, "The Government's proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is no barrier for the Ti
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A Tamil Cabinet Minister and President of the Eelam Peoples Democratic Party, Douglas Devananda, said, in Jaffna, at a press conference, on May 26, "The Government's proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) is no barrier for the Tigers to make their presence felt at peace talks." He went on to add that if LTTE Prabhakaran was seeking to cause havoc and bloodshed with the excuse that the LTTE was the ‘sole representative’ of the Tamil people, then the people will shun the LTTE till it lays down arms. The people while exercising their franchise will decide who their representatives are, Dvnanda said, and no one can claim to be the sole representative of the people.
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May - 26 
In a separate incident, also on May 26, a soldier was injured in a firing by the LTTE on a troops’ vehicle at Eravur, on the Eravur-Batticaloa road.
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In a separate incident, also on May 26, a soldier was injured in a firing by the LTTE on a troops’ vehicle at Eravur, on the Eravur-Batticaloa road.
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May - 26 
In another incident, on May 26, a soldier was inured in a grenade attack in the Varaivayaipulo Kulam general area, near Chavakachcheri.
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In another incident, on May 26, a soldier was inured in a grenade attack in the Varaivayaipulo Kulam general area, near Chavakachcheri.
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May - 26 
On May 26, troops in Trincomalee recovered the bodies of two LTTE rebels who were killed while planting a claymore mine. Also, a suicide bomb jacket was recovered from the scene.
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On May 26, troops in Trincomalee recovered the bodies of two LTTE rebels who were killed while planting a claymore mine. Also, a suicide bomb jacket was recovered from the scene.
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May - 26 
The state-owned Daily News said on May 26 that it reliable sources have given it to understand that the proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), now in force, would not be lifted. The LTTE had earlier demanded lifting the proscrip
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The state-owned Daily News said on May 26 that it reliable sources have given it to understand that the proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), now in force, would not be lifted. The LTTE had earlier demanded lifting the proscription and removing the economic blockade in Tamil areas, as well as an indefinite cease-fire, for peace talks to be resumed.
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May - 27 
A group of 14 unidentified terrorists is reported to have seized the arms of Special Police Officers (SPO) at Hanjipora village in the Trehgam area of Kupwara district on May 27. The terrorists managed to escape from the site of the incident.
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A group of 14 unidentified terrorists is reported to have seized the arms of Special Police Officers (SPO) at Hanjipora village in the Trehgam area of Kupwara district on May 27. The terrorists managed to escape from the site of the incident.
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May - 27 
A terrorist of the Al Jehad outfit was killed in an encounter at Kanachak in Jammu, on May 27. Some arms and ammunition, including an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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A terrorist of the Al Jehad outfit was killed in an encounter at Kanachak in Jammu, on May 27. Some arms and ammunition, including an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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May - 27 
According to official sources, a 20-member group of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists has entered into Guwahati to collect funds from the businessmen. Several businessmen have reportedly been served extortion notices during the pa
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According to official sources, a 20-member group of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) terrorists has entered into Guwahati to collect funds from the businessmen. Several businessmen have reportedly been served extortion notices during the past few days. Media reports quoting official sources said that the ULFA has set a target of collecting more than Rs 90 crore in the State and ULFA cadres have been asked to meet the target by any means. Security forces are meanwhile on a high alert.
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May - 27 
According to official sources, seven terrorists were killed by security forces in separate encounters in the Rajouri-Poonch sector, on May 27. In the first encounter at Bari Bahak, four terrorists from a group of six were killed The other two managed
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According to official sources, seven terrorists were killed by security forces in separate encounters in the Rajouri-Poonch sector, on May 27. In the first encounter at Bari Bahak, four terrorists from a group of six were killed The other two managed to escape from the site of the encounter. Some arms, ammunition and communication systems were recovered from the encounter site. In another encounter at Dhok Rupwali in the Ranjati area of Surankot on May 27, two unidentified terrorists were killed. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site.
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May - 27 
Official sources in Poonch said, on May 27, that the police have unearthed a clandestine nexus among employees of the civil hospital in Poonch and Pakistan-based terrorists. Three hospital employees and a civilian, engaged in the supply of life-savin
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Official sources in Poonch said, on May 27, that the police have unearthed a clandestine nexus among employees of the civil hospital in Poonch and Pakistan-based terrorists. Three hospital employees and a civilian, engaged in the supply of life-saving drugs to the terrorists for treatment of the injured terrorists, have been arrested and a large quantity of drugs was recovered from their possession
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May - 27 
On May 27, a villager was killed and another injured by suspected terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Bamsumguri village in Kokrajhar district.
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On May 27, a villager was killed and another injured by suspected terrorists of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Bamsumguri village in Kokrajhar district.
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May - 27 
On May 27, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), blew up an oilseed go-down of the agriculture department adjoining Atmakur police station, Warangal district. According to official sources, around 30 armed Naxalites came on
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On May 27, left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), blew up an oilseed go-down of the agriculture department adjoining Atmakur police station, Warangal district. According to official sources, around 30 armed Naxalites came on three wheelers and blasted the building.
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May - 27 
On May 27, one Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and two terrorists were killed when the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists, armed with highly sophisticated weaponry like AK 56, AK 66, AK 80, Chinese M-16, LMG and huge cache of grenades, m
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On May 27, one Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and two terrorists were killed when the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) terrorists, armed with highly sophisticated weaponry like AK 56, AK 66, AK 80, Chinese M-16, LMG and huge cache of grenades, made an abortive bid to storm the Tripura Tribal Area Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) headquarters at Khumulawng in Jirania near Agartala. Security forces engaged the terrorists in a protracted encounter that lasted for about seven hours. Later the terrorists managed to escape. A massive combing operation was being carried out when reports last came in.
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May - 27 
One civilian was injured as unidentified terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at Chondapora in Budgam.
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One civilian was injured as unidentified terrorists opened indiscriminate fire at Chondapora in Budgam.
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May - 27 
One police personnel was killed and five others seriously injured when more than 100 armed left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), attacked the Mali police station, Aurangabad district, on May 27. According to official s
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One police personnel was killed and five others seriously injured when more than 100 armed left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC), attacked the Mali police station, Aurangabad district, on May 27. According to official sources, after the attack the Naxalites forced police personnel to surrender. They were assaulted and their arms and other belongings looted. Naxalites also set afire the police station building and jeeps and destroyed communication equipment and other valuable items. They also fired at the Aurangabad district police chief and his convoy heading towards the spot. Besides, they looted 14 rifles, a stengun and live cartridges. The attack is believed to be in retaliation to the alleged killings of five Naxalites in Mirzapur village in Uttar Pradesh in April. The MCC had reportedly vowed to take revenge and pamphlets were distributed in and around Aurangabad last month. After the attack the Naxalites reportedly shouted that they had taken the revenge of Mirzapur.
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May - 27 
One terrorist was killed in an encounter consequent to the security forces ascertaining his hideout at Harkarpora, Vilgam.
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One terrorist was killed in an encounter consequent to the security forces ascertaining his hideout at Harkarpora, Vilgam.
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May - 27 
Reports from Budgam said that two unidentified terrorists were killed and two security force personnel and civilians were injured in an encounter consequent to the SF ascertaining a hideout at War-sangam village in Soibug.
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Reports from Budgam said that two unidentified terrorists were killed and two security force personnel and civilians were injured in an encounter consequent to the SF ascertaining a hideout at War-sangam village in Soibug.
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May - 27 
Reports from Tral in south Kashmir indicate that two terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter following raid on their hideout at Bathnor, Tral, on May 27. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the hideout.
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Reports from Tral in south Kashmir indicate that two terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) were killed in an encounter following raid on their hideout at Bathnor, Tral, on May 27. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the hideout.
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May - 27 
Sources said that in another encounter in the Lassana forest area on May 27, Abu Suleman, a ‘hitman’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed. However, his associates managed to escape from the encounter site. Apart from arms and ammunition, a letter
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Sources said that in another encounter in the Lassana forest area on May 27, Abu Suleman, a ‘hitman’ of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) was killed. However, his associates managed to escape from the encounter site. Apart from arms and ammunition, a letter head of the LeT, which was being used by the deceased terrorist in issuing threats for extortion and conveying messages, was also seized from his possession.
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May - 27 
The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested an armed Pakistani intruder believed to be a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at Hajipir area in the Rann of Kutch, on May 27. The BSF also recovered from him an AK-56 rifle, 29 rounds of ammunition and
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The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested an armed Pakistani intruder believed to be a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) at Hajipir area in the Rann of Kutch, on May 27. The BSF also recovered from him an AK-56 rifle, 29 rounds of ammunition and Indian currency worth Rs 2000. The terrorist, identified as Muzmill Hussain from Lahore, reportedly said during interrogation that he had been trained in terrorist activities at Muzaffarabad in Pakistan Controlled Kashmir (PCK) and he had sneaked into India for a 'special task'. A senior police official said this was the third case in the last three months when Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) sent armed terrorists into the Kutch.
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May - 27 
The Chief Interlocutor of the Union government on Jammu and Kashmir, K C Pant is scheduled to commence a six-day visit to the State on May 28, today, to carry forward the peace process. He is expected to hold talks with the Democratic Freedom Party (
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The Chief Interlocutor of the Union government on Jammu and Kashmir, K C Pant is scheduled to commence a six-day visit to the State on May 28, today, to carry forward the peace process. He is expected to hold talks with the Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) leader Shabir Shah and a former Chief Minister of the State, G M Shah, besides other groups.
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May - 27 
Two civilians were killed by unidentified terrorists at Hari Marhot, on May 27. The terrorists managed to escape from the site of the incident.
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Two civilians were killed by unidentified terrorists at Hari Marhot, on May 27. The terrorists managed to escape from the site of the incident.
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May - 27 
Two security force personnel were injured in an IED blast at the Keran sector in Kupwara.
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Two security force personnel were injured in an IED blast at the Keran sector in Kupwara.
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May - 27 
Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in an interview on May 27, has said that the Pakistani Army should be ready to wage war with India on the Kashmir issue. According to him, "Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's invitat
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Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, chief of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), in an interview on May 27, has said that the Pakistani Army should be ready to wage war with India on the Kashmir issue. According to him, "Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's invitation to General Pervaiz Musharraf for a dialogue in Delhi is an eyewash, primarily meant to defuse international pressure on India." Commenting on the possibility of Gen. Musharraf visiting New Delhi in July, the Lashkar chief said such visits would be a futile exercise like the 1972 Indira Gandhi-Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Simla Summit and the 1999 Lahore Declaration, given the fact that the Indian leadership was "not sincere in resolving the Kashmir dispute." While pointing out that the terrorist outfits are against any peace initiatives, he also added, "I warn General Musharraf to refrain from entering into a dialogue with the Hindu leadership, otherwise his fate would not be much different from that of Nawaz Sharif." He also denied that the LeT or its parent outfit, the Markaz-ud-Dawa-wal-Irshad (Center for Religious Learning and Propagation) received any government patronage or financial support.
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May - 27 
One person was killed and four others injured in violent incidents on May 27 ahead of the call given by Sunni Tehreek (ST) for a "protest curfew" on May 28, today. Official sources reported that commercial establishments were forced to close down in
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One person was killed and four others injured in violent incidents on May 27 ahead of the call given by Sunni Tehreek (ST) for a "protest curfew" on May 28, today. Official sources reported that commercial establishments were forced to close down in various parts of Karachi. Police have also arrested approximately 350 activists belonging to the Sunni Tehreek and the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP). Meanwhile, a Sunni Tehreek leader Maulana Abbas Qadri said in a press release, on May 27, that 17,000 ST activists had been arrested. The ST also claimed that one of its central leader Maulana Akram Qadri was arrested on Sunday. However, police have not confirmed it. According to media reports quoting official sources, the Karachi police is believed to have arrested three activists of a sectarian group hailing from the Northern Areas in connection with killing of the Sunni Tehrik chief Maulana Saleem Qadri on May 18.
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May - 27 
The Sariab Police in Quetta recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in a raid on May 27. No arrests have been reported so far in connection with the seizure.
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The Sariab Police in Quetta recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in a raid on May 27. No arrests have been reported so far in connection with the seizure.
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May - 27 
The insurgents also caused an explosion at the office of the Agriculture Development Bank, at Athrai in Tehrathum district in east Nepal, on May 27, and decamped with money and documents.
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The insurgents also caused an explosion at the office of the Agriculture Development Bank, at Athrai in Tehrathum district in east Nepal, on May 27, and decamped with money and documents.
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May - 27 
The Royal Government of Bhutan is planning to shift the people of border areas, to deal with the threat posed by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Bodo terrorists. The Home Minister of Bhutan, Lyonpo Thinley Gyamtsho, while addressing an
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The Royal Government of Bhutan is planning to shift the people of border areas, to deal with the threat posed by the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and Bodo terrorists. The Home Minister of Bhutan, Lyonpo Thinley Gyamtsho, while addressing an Eighth Plan review meeting at Zhemgang, reportedly said that the government would make every effort to look after the well being of the people in case of an armed conflict with the ULFA and Bodo terrorists. He said that the Bhutan was in close touch with India to find a solution to the problem, which was of serious concern to both the countries. He maintained that the illegal presence of the ULFA and Bodo terrorists in Bhutan is a direct threat to the Kingdom’s security and has serious implications on its sovereignty.
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May - 27 
Five terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested in Muradnagar, Comilla district, on May 27. Police sources said the terrorists entered into Bangladesh through the Sylhet border and were on their way to the Khagrachhar
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Five terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) were arrested in Muradnagar, Comilla district, on May 27. Police sources said the terrorists entered into Bangladesh through the Sylhet border and were on their way to the Khagrachhari hill district. Police also recovered a hand granade, some Indian currency and some pamphlets of the NLFT from their possession. Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Syed Moazzem Ali told the BBC that this arrest proved that Bangladesh never allowed any Indian separatist group to operate on its soil and the authorities were exercising a lot of vigilance.
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May - 27 
Pro-Tamil sources said the Army has killed three youth, earlier arrested by an Army team, on May 22, in Vaakarai, 64km north of Batticaloa.
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Pro-Tamil sources said the Army has killed three youth, earlier arrested by an Army team, on May 22, in Vaakarai, 64km north of Batticaloa.
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May - 27 
The Sri Lankan Army said government troops destroyed two bunkers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Ponnar general area, and killed two rebels, while some more were wounded.
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The Sri Lankan Army said government troops destroyed two bunkers of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Ponnar general area, and killed two rebels, while some more were wounded.
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May - 28 
A Hizb terrorist was killed in an encounter at Kakroosa in Kupwara.
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A Hizb terrorist was killed in an encounter at Kakroosa in Kupwara.
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May - 28 
A security force personnel was injured in an IED explosion at village Dudasan in Thanna Mandi on May 28.
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A security force personnel was injured in an IED explosion at village Dudasan in Thanna Mandi on May 28.
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May - 28 
External Affairs and Defence Minister Jaswant Singh, while stating that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, rejected Pakistan’s demand for a referendum in the State. At a press conference in New Delhi, on May 28, he ruled out any role for
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External Affairs and Defence Minister Jaswant Singh, while stating that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, rejected Pakistan’s demand for a referendum in the State. At a press conference in New Delhi, on May 28, he ruled out any role for the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in the scheduled Vajpayee-Musharraf talks. Replying to a question on whether a change had taken place in India’s stand that it would not talk to Pakistan till a conducive atmosphere was created, Jaswant Singh said it is the government’s assessment that such an atmosphere has been created taking into account the totality of the situation. On Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) remarks against India, he said that it is a terrorist organisation and the security forces "have instructions to deal with it". He also added, "It is a fact that terrorism is being encouraged and abetted by Pakistan".
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May - 28 
Four security force personnel were injured as unidentified terrorists carried out a grenade attack on the residence of the former Sate unit chief of the Congress, Chowdhary Aslam in Surankot, on May 28. The terrorists managed to escape from the site
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Four security force personnel were injured as unidentified terrorists carried out a grenade attack on the residence of the former Sate unit chief of the Congress, Chowdhary Aslam in Surankot, on May 28. The terrorists managed to escape from the site of the incident. According to official sources, this was the fourth attack on Aslam’s Surankot residence by terrorists.
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May - 28 
In another incident, one terrorist was killed consequent to a search and cordon operation launched by the security forces in the Loran Mandi area of Poonch, on May 28, after getting a tip off about terrorist movement in the area. Two associates of th
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In another incident, one terrorist was killed consequent to a search and cordon operation launched by the security forces in the Loran Mandi area of Poonch, on May 28, after getting a tip off about terrorist movement in the area. Two associates of the deceased terrorist managed to escape from the site. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site of the incident.
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May - 28 
On May 28, a suspected terrorist of the Islamic National Front (INF), a Muslim terrorist outfit, was killed in an encounter at Kwakta village of Bishnupur district. According to police sources, the slain terrorist was a part of a group of terrorists
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On May 28, a suspected terrorist of the Islamic National Front (INF), a Muslim terrorist outfit, was killed in an encounter at Kwakta village of Bishnupur district. According to police sources, the slain terrorist was a part of a group of terrorists who had come to extort money from a villager. Other terrorists, however, managed to escape.
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May - 28 
On May 28, Pradyut Bordoloi, Assam Minister of State for Home, held a meeting with leaders of surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) in the State capital Dispur. He stated at the meeting that the Government will firmly deal with all acts
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On May 28, Pradyut Bordoloi, Assam Minister of State for Home, held a meeting with leaders of surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) in the State capital Dispur. He stated at the meeting that the Government will firmly deal with all acts of lawlessness and violence by the SULFA and cautioned them that they must not take the law in their own hands. At the meeting, SULFA leaders Sunil Nath, Jugal Kishore Mahanta and Saurav Gogoi submitted a memorandum complaining harassment by a section of police officials.
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May - 28 
One security force personnel and a woman were killed and seven others, including five security force personnel, were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Baramulla district, north Kashmir, on May 28. A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen spokesper
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One security force personnel and a woman were killed and seven others, including five security force personnel, were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Baramulla district, north Kashmir, on May 28. A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen spokesperson was quoted by news sources as claiming responsibility for the blast.
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May - 28 
One security force personnel was killed when group of unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir ambushed a patrol party of security forces at village Kasmarari in Mendhar, on May 28.
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One security force personnel was killed when group of unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir ambushed a patrol party of security forces at village Kasmarari in Mendhar, on May 28.
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May - 28 
Security forces arrested a HM terrorist from Kulangam area of Kupwara during a search operation on May 28.
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Security forces arrested a HM terrorist from Kulangam area of Kupwara during a search operation on May 28.
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May - 28 
The Union government’s Chief Interlocutor on Jammu and Kashmir, K C Pant said, on May 28, in Srinagar, that his mission was aimed at finding a political solution to the Kashmir issue by talking to people with different shades of opinion. According to
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The Union government’s Chief Interlocutor on Jammu and Kashmir, K C Pant said, on May 28, in Srinagar, that his mission was aimed at finding a political solution to the Kashmir issue by talking to people with different shades of opinion. According to him, "I am here to hold talks with all groups who are desirous of entering into parleys with me. After all the entire process is aimed at finding a political settlement to the Kashmir issue." News sources reported that Pant is scheduled to meet Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) leader Shabir Shah. Meanwhile, Shah said that he would not formally talk with K C Pant. According to him, "I am not among the own people of K C Pant as I challenge the accession of Kashmir with India so Pant will meet those who consider Kashmir’s accession with India final". However, he also added "that if Pant came to his residence for an informal meeting he could not turn him back and would talk to him."
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May - 28 
Three children were injured in an explosion at Nishat on the outskirts of Srinagar.
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Three children were injured in an explosion at Nishat on the outskirts of Srinagar.
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May - 28 
A rocket attack was reported on the Quetta-Chaman road, in Quetta on May 28. However, no loss of life or injuries was immediately known.
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A rocket attack was reported on the Quetta-Chaman road, in Quetta on May 28. However, no loss of life or injuries was immediately known.
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May - 28 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin, in a statement released from Muzaffarbad, on May 28, termed India's invitation to Pakistan’s Chief Executive, Gen. Pervez Musharraf as "deception aimed at misleading the world community." The Hizb chief
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) chief Syed Salahuddin, in a statement released from Muzaffarbad, on May 28, termed India's invitation to Pakistan’s Chief Executive, Gen. Pervez Musharraf as "deception aimed at misleading the world community." The Hizb chief called upon the Pakistani leadership to "obtain assurances from India to stop carnage in Kashmir, before undertaking a visit to New Delhi." He also wanted the Pakistani leadership to indicate to India that Kashmir would be the focal point of the talks, and that the Kashmiri leadership would also be given representation in the dialogue.
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May - 28 
In another incident, a Maoist insurgent and four others were killed when police fired on a rally of pro-Maoist agriculturists at Banbarsa in Kailali, far-west Nepal.
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In another incident, a Maoist insurgent and four others were killed when police fired on a rally of pro-Maoist agriculturists at Banbarsa in Kailali, far-west Nepal.
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May - 28 
Maoist insurgents on May 28 razed down a training institute at Dallu in Dailekh. More than 100 insurgents barged into the premises and smashed computers and other infrastructure there and set the building on fire.
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Maoist insurgents on May 28 razed down a training institute at Dallu in Dailekh. More than 100 insurgents barged into the premises and smashed computers and other infrastructure there and set the building on fire.
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May - 28 
On May 28, police arrested 15 madrassa students, suspected to be Taliban activists, from Balurmath area of Labonchora in Khulna. The place of their arrest is half a mile away from the spot where Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will lay the foundation of
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On May 28, police arrested 15 madrassa students, suspected to be Taliban activists, from Balurmath area of Labonchora in Khulna. The place of their arrest is half a mile away from the spot where Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will lay the foundation of Rupsha Bridge on May 30. Police sources said the arrested persons, aged between 16 and 20, were recently enrolled as Taliban commandos and they were going to Sundarbans for a training course.
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May - 28 
Police arrested three Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists from Satkania upazila, Chittagong, on May 28. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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Police arrested three Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) activists from Satkania upazila, Chittagong, on May 28. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from their possession.
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May - 28 
Arunthavarajah Thamilvasan, senior member of the People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) was shot dead in Mannar on May 28, in the night. The identity of his assassins is yet not known. One more person was wounded in the incident. Bes
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Arunthavarajah Thamilvasan, senior member of the People's Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE) was shot dead in Mannar on May 28, in the night. The identity of his assassins is yet not known. One more person was wounded in the incident. Besides, an activist of the Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP) was killed in a brawl, on May 28, pro-Tamil sources said, on May 29.
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May - 28 
In a separate incident, on May 28, one person was killed when unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at his house, in Trincomalee, during the night. Details on the incident are not immediately available. Also on the same day, government troops en
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In a separate incident, on May 28, one person was killed when unidentified persons hurled a hand grenade at his house, in Trincomalee, during the night. Details on the incident are not immediately available. Also on the same day, government troops engaged a group of LTTE rebels in the Nagarkovil general area and killed two of them. Three more rebels were killed in the Muhamali general area.
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May - 29 
A red alert has been sounded in the Kutch region of Gujarat and a massive combing operation has been commenced to arrest the two runaway accomplices of a Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist who was arrested earlier, on May 27. Prime Minister Vajpayee is
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A red alert has been sounded in the Kutch region of Gujarat and a massive combing operation has been commenced to arrest the two runaway accomplices of a Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorist who was arrested earlier, on May 27. Prime Minister Vajpayee is scheduled to visit the region on June 3, 2001. The State police chief had rushed to Kutch district to supervise the combing operation. Meanwhile, the arrested LeT terrorist is being interrogated at the Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) in Bhuj to find out the real purpose of his incursion into the district bordering Pakistan just before the Prime Minister's visit.
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May - 29 
According to delayed reports, on May 29, security force personnel destroyed two hideouts of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the Deoparhat forest area in Tirap district. Further details were not available.
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According to delayed reports, on May 29, security force personnel destroyed two hideouts of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) in the Deoparhat forest area in Tirap district. Further details were not available.
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May - 29 
According to delayed reports, on May 29, security force personnel killed a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the Lashkar consequent to an encounter at village Hajan in Darhal area. His associates, however, managed to escape.
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According to delayed reports, on May 29, security force personnel killed a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of the Lashkar consequent to an encounter at village Hajan in Darhal area. His associates, however, managed to escape.
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May - 29 
According to media sources, Assam’s Golaghat district on the Assam–Nagaland border is turning into an arms bazaar as a result of a nexus between international terrorist outfits and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and
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According to media sources, Assam’s Golaghat district on the Assam–Nagaland border is turning into an arms bazaar as a result of a nexus between international terrorist outfits and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Karbi National Volunteers (KNV). The bazaar has started catering to the arms and drugs needs of the local terrorist outfits, the sources alleged.
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May - 29 
In another development, on May 29, police seized 25 gelatine sticks and some fuse wire from a house in Muddalacheruvu village, also in Anantpur district. According to a senior police official, the Naxalites kept the gelatine sticks, fuse wire, some p
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In another development, on May 29, police seized 25 gelatine sticks and some fuse wire from a house in Muddalacheruvu village, also in Anantpur district. According to a senior police official, the Naxalites kept the gelatine sticks, fuse wire, some photo flashes and some batteries in the house, allegedly with a view to blast some government properties. They reportedly threatened the house owner to eliminate him if he had informed any body about the explosives.
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May - 29 
On May 29, 16 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Ganapathi faction of the People's War Group (PWG), surrendered before the Anantpur police.
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On May 29, 16 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the Ganapathi faction of the People's War Group (PWG), surrendered before the Anantpur police.
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May - 29 
On May 29, police in Guwahati claimed to have recovered four hand grenades and one hand-made pistol from a house at Mankuchi under Sonapur police station. Two persons were arrested in this connection. One of the arrested persons has reportedly confes
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On May 29, police in Guwahati claimed to have recovered four hand grenades and one hand-made pistol from a house at Mankuchi under Sonapur police station. Two persons were arrested in this connection. One of the arrested persons has reportedly confessed about his links with a surrendered United Liberation Front of Asom (SULFA) leader who hired him to attack Jayanta Baruah, the proprietor of a local daily, Asomiya Pradidin.
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May - 29 
On May 29, the Naga National Council (NNC) accused the Union government of adopting ‘double standards’ in initiating the peace process to resolve the Naga problem. In a statement, the NNC pointed to the fact of the existence of a set of different cea
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On May 29, the Naga National Council (NNC) accused the Union government of adopting ‘double standards’ in initiating the peace process to resolve the Naga problem. In a statement, the NNC pointed to the fact of the existence of a set of different cease-fire agreements signed by the Union government with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). This, the NNC said, was intended at ‘creating confusion in the minds of the Nagas’. It also accused the government of trying ‘to further factionalise the political issue to create deeper division amongst the Nagas’.
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May - 29 
On May 29, the Punjab and Haryana High Court permitted London based Khalistan terrorist leader Jagjit Singh Chauhan to visit India. Responding to a petition filed on behalf of Chauhan, the Court rejected the government's contention that there were se
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On May 29, the Punjab and Haryana High Court permitted London based Khalistan terrorist leader Jagjit Singh Chauhan to visit India. Responding to a petition filed on behalf of Chauhan, the Court rejected the government's contention that there were several intelligence reports regarding Chauhan's continuing activities as a propagandist of Khalistan and directed the Union government to issue necessary travel documents to Chauhan through the Indian High Commission in London. The Court observed that a citizen could not be denied his fundamental rights on the basis of such reports only.
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May - 29 
On May 29, three terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered at Agartala along with two SLRs, a Chinese semi-automatic rifle and Chinese grenades. According to sources, the surrendered terrorists had escaped from the out
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On May 29, three terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered at Agartala along with two SLRs, a Chinese semi-automatic rifle and Chinese grenades. According to sources, the surrendered terrorists had escaped from the outfit’s camp at Hongkong bazar area in Khagracherri in Bangladesh on January 15, 2001.
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May - 29 
Six left-wing extremists, Naxalites -- five of the People's War Group (PWG) and another of the Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha -- were arrested on May 29 as the police launched a massive combing operation after the attack on the Mali police station, Auran
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Six left-wing extremists, Naxalites -- five of the People's War Group (PWG) and another of the Sangharsh Jan Mukti Morcha -- were arrested on May 29 as the police launched a massive combing operation after the attack on the Mali police station, Aurangabad district by the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC) on May 27. The combing operation is continuing in the bordering areas of Palamu and Rohtas districts to arrest the Naxalites and recover the looted police weapons. The operation is being carried out jointly by Palamu and Aurangabad district police. The Bihar government has taken the attack on Mali police station very seriously and in order to strengthen the police stations in the Naxalite affected areas, it has decided to fence all such police stations with barbed wires. Meanwhile, another police personnel who was seriously injured in the May 27 Mali police station attack succumbed to his injuries at the Patna Medical College Hospital.
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May - 29 
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in a statement released on May 29 demanded its inclusion in the proposed summit meeting Indian Premier Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Pakistan's Chief Executive Gen. Pervez Musharraf. The Hurriyat said, "We call u
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The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) in a statement released on May 29 demanded its inclusion in the proposed summit meeting Indian Premier Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Pakistan's Chief Executive Gen. Pervez Musharraf. The Hurriyat said, "We call upon the heads of governments of India and Pakistan to include Hurriyat Conference in the proposed summit meeting, respecting wishes, aspirations and sentiments of people of Kashmir as it will brighten the chances for resolution of the issue."
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May - 29 
Union Minister of State for Industries and Commerce and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's son, Omar Abdullah escaped an assassination attempt on May 29 when unidentified terrorists fired grenades towards a school at Nawakadal. Official sources said
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Union Minister of State for Industries and Commerce and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister's son, Omar Abdullah escaped an assassination attempt on May 29 when unidentified terrorists fired grenades towards a school at Nawakadal. Official sources said that three students were injured in the attack.
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May - 29 
Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said in Rawalpindi, on May 29, that the Federal government is scheduled to proscribe, in June 2001, all outfits involved in sectarian violence. According to him, a comprehensive plan had been evolved, identifying fo
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Interior Minister Moinuddin Haider said in Rawalpindi, on May 29, that the Federal government is scheduled to proscribe, in June 2001, all outfits involved in sectarian violence. According to him, a comprehensive plan had been evolved, identifying four priority areas --sectarian harmony, de-weaponisation, anti-smuggling drive and police reforms. Separately, Interior Secretary Tasnim Noorani said, on May 29, that an arms control drive would be launched on June 1, 2001 with a media campaign calling upon people to surrender their illegal weapons before June 20. He also added that The Arms Control Ordinance, 1991, would be invoked prior to the launch of the operation.
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May - 29 
The Chief Executive of Pakistan, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, on May 29, sent a reply to the Indian Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, accepting his invitation to visit India. In his reply he said, "The nuclear neighbours' decades-old dispute over Kashm
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The Chief Executive of Pakistan, Gen. Pervez Musharraf, on May 29, sent a reply to the Indian Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, accepting his invitation to visit India. In his reply he said, "The nuclear neighbours' decades-old dispute over Kashmir was the fundamental cause of tension and needed to be discussed candidly along with all other outstanding issues." Meanwhile, Gen. Musharraf in an interview to the BBC, while pointing out that the disputed territory of Kashmir would be central to his promised talks with India, added that he remained open to discussing other issues also.
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May - 29 
A delayed report said Maoist insurgents, on June 29, attacked a police post with explosives in Ratnapur village, Shyangjha district. No casualties were reported in the incident. They also destroyed some documents at the police post. The police was aw
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A delayed report said Maoist insurgents, on June 29, attacked a police post with explosives in Ratnapur village, Shyangjha district. No casualties were reported in the incident. They also destroyed some documents at the police post. The police was away on patrol duty at the time of the incident. Also on the same day, unidentified persons hurled bombs at the Mahendra Sanskrit University and damaged a portion of the administrative building.
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May - 29 
Four activists of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were arrested in Chandrabash, Chuadanga district after an encounter with the police, on May 29. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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Four activists of the outlawed Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) were arrested in Chandrabash, Chuadanga district after an encounter with the police, on May 29. Police also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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May - 29 
Member of Parliament and senior opposition leader Salauddin Kader Choudhury was arrested from Chandanpura, Chittagong, on May 29 on charge of possessing illegal weapons. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also seized from his possession. He was
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Member of Parliament and senior opposition leader Salauddin Kader Choudhury was arrested from Chandanpura, Chittagong, on May 29 on charge of possessing illegal weapons. A huge cache of arms and ammunition was also seized from his possession. He was also believed to have been in close touch of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). Choudhury was recently expelled from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for his alleged mafia nexus.
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May - 29 
On May 29, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels engaged government troops in mortar shelling in the Janakapura and Kokkutudai general areas, in the Weli Oya, killing a soldier and injuring 10 more.
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On May 29, Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels engaged government troops in mortar shelling in the Janakapura and Kokkutudai general areas, in the Weli Oya, killing a soldier and injuring 10 more.
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May - 30 
15 civilians were injured as unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade at a security force convoy at Chine Chowk in Anantnag district on May 30.
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15 civilians were injured as unidentified terrorists lobbed a grenade at a security force convoy at Chine Chowk in Anantnag district on May 30.
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May - 30 
A day after Punjab and Haryana High Court permitted him to visit India, the Khalistan protagonist Jagjit Singh Chauhan, in a telephonic interview to a national daily, expressed his keenness to return to Punjab. A former Punjab Minister and Deputy Spe
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A day after Punjab and Haryana High Court permitted him to visit India, the Khalistan protagonist Jagjit Singh Chauhan, in a telephonic interview to a national daily, expressed his keenness to return to Punjab. A former Punjab Minister and Deputy Speaker of the State Assembly, Chauhan said his aim was to work and struggle through peaceful means for the attainment of Khalistan, which would include Punjab and the Punjabi- speaking areas of the neighbouring States. He denied that Khalistan was a communal movement aimed at setting up a theocratic state.
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May - 30 
A foreign mercenary was killed consequent to an encounter on May 30 at Chewa Safapora in Baramulla district. Some arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of the encounter.
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A foreign mercenary was killed consequent to an encounter on May 30 at Chewa Safapora in Baramulla district. Some arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of the encounter.
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May - 30 
According to official sources, about 15 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) attacked Rahatnagar village, Nizamabad district, on May 30. They killed the spouse of the village head (sarpanch), accusing him of being responsib
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According to official sources, about 15 left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG) attacked Rahatnagar village, Nizamabad district, on May 30. They killed the spouse of the village head (sarpanch), accusing him of being responsible for the April 18 encounter in which three Naxalites of the People's Guerrilla Army (PGA) were killed. They also assaulted local villagers who resisted their attempts to whisk away three persons suspected to be police informers.
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Delhi police commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma, while speaking to newsmen on May 30, said Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) could have been behind the blast at the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in New Delhi, on May 20. He said, "Ther
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Delhi police commissioner Ajai Raj Sharma, while speaking to newsmen on May 30, said Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) could have been behind the blast at the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in New Delhi, on May 20. He said, "There is a possibility that it was an ISI sponsored attack. Whether it was done by the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) or Jammu and Kashmir Islamic Front (JKIF), they all have the blessings of ISI and they are a challenge to us."
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May - 30 
Five unidentified terrorists were killed following an encounter at the Pindi Gali area in Poonch sector on May 30. Security forces also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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Five unidentified terrorists were killed following an encounter at the Pindi Gali area in Poonch sector on May 30. Security forces also recovered some arms and ammunition from their possession.
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May - 30 
In a separate incident, three terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered at Agartala along with one Chinese automatic AK 7.62 mm rifle, one 7.62 self loading rifle, three Chinese grenades and a huge cache of ammunition.
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In a separate incident, three terrorists of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered at Agartala along with one Chinese automatic AK 7.62 mm rifle, one 7.62 self loading rifle, three Chinese grenades and a huge cache of ammunition. With this, according to official sources, the total number of surrendered terrorists during this year has gone up to 138.
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May - 30 
In a separate incident, two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the Mahor area of district Udhampur.
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In a separate incident, two terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed in an encounter with the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at the Mahor area of district Udhampur.
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May - 30 
In another encounter at Mustafabad, on May 30 an unidentified terrorist was killed and a police personnel was injured. Some arms and ammunitions were also recovered from the possession of deceased.
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In another encounter at Mustafabad, on May 30 an unidentified terrorist was killed and a police personnel was injured. Some arms and ammunitions were also recovered from the possession of deceased.
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May - 30 
In another encounter at Surankote in Poonch, two terrorists of the Pir Panjal ‘regiment’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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In another encounter at Surankote in Poonch, two terrorists of the Pir Panjal ‘regiment’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) were killed. Some arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of the encounter.
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May - 30 
In another incident, terrorists of the All Tripura Tribal Force (ATTF) abducted three family members of a surrendered terrorist from Sonaraibari under Khowai subdivision. According to sources, the former ATTF terrorist had surrendered to police on Ma
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In another incident, terrorists of the All Tripura Tribal Force (ATTF) abducted three family members of a surrendered terrorist from Sonaraibari under Khowai subdivision. According to sources, the former ATTF terrorist had surrendered to police on May 25.
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May - 30 
In another incident, unidentified terrorists killed an Ikhwani at Ashmuqam in Anantnag on May 30.
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In another incident, unidentified terrorists killed an Ikhwani at Ashmuqam in Anantnag on May 30.
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May - 30 
On May 30, a businessman in Imphal was abducted and shot dead by unidentified persons on the suspicion that he was connected to money demanded by a particular underground terrorist organisation at Thingom Leikai LP School ground under Imphal West pol
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On May 30, a businessman in Imphal was abducted and shot dead by unidentified persons on the suspicion that he was connected to money demanded by a particular underground terrorist organisation at Thingom Leikai LP School ground under Imphal West police station.
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May - 30 
On May 30, four persons were killed in separate insurgency related violence in the state. In the first incident, police recovered bullet-ridden bodies of three unidentified persons, suspected to be terrorists of separate outfits from Tingharia in Wes
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On May 30, four persons were killed in separate insurgency related violence in the state. In the first incident, police recovered bullet-ridden bodies of three unidentified persons, suspected to be terrorists of separate outfits from Tingharia in West Tripura district. According to police sources, the slain persons are suspected to be victims of an internecine warfare.
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May - 30 
On May 30, official sources reported that two security force personnel were killed and six others were injured in an encounter at Khrawara in Pulwama district. Sources also added that the terrorists have taken shelter in a local mosque. Security forc
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On May 30, official sources reported that two security force personnel were killed and six others were injured in an encounter at Khrawara in Pulwama district. Sources also added that the terrorists have taken shelter in a local mosque. Security forces have reportedly cordoned off several villages in and around Khrawara.
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May - 30 
On May 30, Vice-chief of the Army staff Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi, stated in Pune that the Union government had recently sanctioned raising of additional 30 battalions of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), a special counter-insurgency force, to be deployed Jammu and K
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On May 30, Vice-chief of the Army staff Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi, stated in Pune that the Union government had recently sanctioned raising of additional 30 battalions of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), a special counter-insurgency force, to be deployed Jammu and Kashmir. The idea, he said was to gradually replace the Army with the RR. At present, there are 36 battalions of RR forces and the government has sanctioned additional battalions to give some relief to the Army deployed in the J & K.
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May - 30 
Two encounters were reported from South Tripura district. In the first encounter, an unidentified terrorist was killed at Taidu. A high explosive grenade was recovered from him. Ten terrorists along with country-made weapons were arrested following a
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Two encounters were reported from South Tripura district. In the first encounter, an unidentified terrorist was killed at Taidu. A high explosive grenade was recovered from him. Ten terrorists along with country-made weapons were arrested following an encounter at Ompi.
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May - 30 
According to official sources, two rockets were fired at the Frontier Corps camp in the Kohlu district in Quetta on May 30. However, no loss of life or injuries were immediately known.
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According to official sources, two rockets were fired at the Frontier Corps camp in the Kohlu district in Quetta on May 30. However, no loss of life or injuries were immediately known.
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May - 30 
The ‘Deputy supreme commander’ of the HM, Shamsher Khan said in Kotli, on May 30, that the dialogue between India and Pakistan would "never be successful in a state of continuing Indian terrorism and cruel activities in Kashmir. So if India is sincer
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The ‘Deputy supreme commander’ of the HM, Shamsher Khan said in Kotli, on May 30, that the dialogue between India and Pakistan would "never be successful in a state of continuing Indian terrorism and cruel activities in Kashmir. So if India is sincere to resolve the Kashmir issue then it must accept the conditions of Mujahideen for meaningful dialogue."
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May - 30 
On May 30, the insurgents caused an explosion and damaged an irrigation office at Dhiktel in Khotang district. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Separately, the insurgents and police exchanged fire in Accham and Rautahat
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On May 30, the insurgents caused an explosion and damaged an irrigation office at Dhiktel in Khotang district. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Separately, the insurgents and police exchanged fire in Accham and Rautahat districts. No casualties were reported in both the incidents.
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May - 30 
The insurgents said they were responsible for an act of attack and arson on a printing press in Balaju, on the outskirts of the capital, for printing obscene material. A delayed report, meanwhile, said, on May 30 the insurgents clashed with a police
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The insurgents said they were responsible for an act of attack and arson on a printing press in Balaju, on the outskirts of the capital, for printing obscene material. A delayed report, meanwhile, said, on May 30 the insurgents clashed with a police patrol party in Madeyahi village, Rautahat.
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May - 30 
According to official sources, Sri Lankan Army (SLA) launched a limited operation in the villages of Navatkadhu, Karaveddi and Monkeykaddy in Batticaloa on May 30. One fisherman was killed and another seriously injured during the operation. However,
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According to official sources, Sri Lankan Army (SLA) launched a limited operation in the villages of Navatkadhu, Karaveddi and Monkeykaddy in Batticaloa on May 30. One fisherman was killed and another seriously injured during the operation. However, no direct confrontation with the rebels of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was reported.
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May - 30 
In a significant development, on May 30, the government lifted the censorship on reporting the war against the LTTE. The censorship, imposed in May 1998, had banned, among other things, reporting on military operations by the SLA and on purchases of
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In a significant development, on May 30, the government lifted the censorship on reporting the war against the LTTE. The censorship, imposed in May 1998, had banned, among other things, reporting on military operations by the SLA and on purchases of military hardware.
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May - 30 
In another incident, on May 30, five persons were arrested during the search operation by SLA and police in Mannar town.
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In another incident, on May 30, five persons were arrested during the search operation by SLA and police in Mannar town.
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May - 31 
A city court in Delhi issued a non-bailable warrant against Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yaseen Malik, an accused in a Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act [TADA] case. The court fixed July 9 as the date of appear
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A city court in Delhi issued a non-bailable warrant against Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leader Yaseen Malik, an accused in a Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act [TADA] case. The court fixed July 9 as the date of appearance after Malik's lawyer told the court the accused had undergone surgery for cardiac illness and for the brain and was under the hospital's post-operative care. Malik is facing trial for allegedly funding terrorist organisations. Four other accused in the case who had pleaded guilty were sentence to five years' imprisonment.
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May - 31 
A terrorist of the Al Badr terrorist outfit was killed in an encounter at Badipore, on May 31.
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A terrorist of the Al Badr terrorist outfit was killed in an encounter at Badipore, on May 31.
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May - 31 
According to a May 18-Union Home Ministry note to senior officials in the State, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has hatched a plan to attack the family members of political leaders and senior police officers in the State. The targets incl
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According to a May 18-Union Home Ministry note to senior officials in the State, the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has hatched a plan to attack the family members of political leaders and senior police officers in the State. The targets include the family of former Chief Minister P K Mahanta, the Additional Director General of Police (Operations) G M Srivastava and the Guwahati City Superintendent of Police G P Singh.
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May - 31 
According to media reports, the Army and Union intelligence agencies have reportedly unearthed a plan of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to convert North Bengal into a trouble spot so that the Indian Army would have to maintain round-the
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According to media reports, the Army and Union intelligence agencies have reportedly unearthed a plan of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) to convert North Bengal into a trouble spot so that the Indian Army would have to maintain round-the-year heavy deployment in the region. This is believed to be a part of a broader plan to create unrest in the insurgency-prone Northeast region of the country. One of the conduits in this plan, it is believed, is Gorkha Liberation Organisation (GLO) chief Chhatre Subba, now in police custody. Investigations revealed that the GLO leader was selected to create disturbances along the Siliguri corridor. The game plan reportedly was to convert the entire area from Arunanchal Pradesh to North Bengal into a combat zone. It was also revealed that the former first secretary at Pakistan's Embassy in Kathmandu, Mohammad Arshad Cheema, had met Chhatre Subba and discussed the destabilisation plan in detail. This meeting reportedly took place during Subba's stay at Elam in East Nepal. He was then under the protection of left-wing extremist, Naxalite outfit, the Maoist Communist Centre (MCC).
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May - 31 
At Qamarwari on the same day, one person was abducted and reportedly tortured by unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
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At Qamarwari on the same day, one person was abducted and reportedly tortured by unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.
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May - 31 
Intelligence agencies reportedly came to know about the ISI's designs while probing Cheema, who played a key role in the December 1999 IC-814 hijacking of an Indian Airlines plane from Kathmandu to Kandahar.
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Intelligence agencies reportedly came to know about the ISI's designs while probing Cheema, who played a key role in the December 1999 IC-814 hijacking of an Indian Airlines plane from Kathmandu to Kandahar.
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May - 31 
Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), held a public rally at Shahid Minar, Kolkata on May 31. Normal life was disrupted in busy central Kolkata as thousands of supporters of the PWG blocked traffic and chanted open slogans
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Left-wing extremists, Naxalites of the People's War Group (PWG), held a public rally at Shahid Minar, Kolkata on May 31. Normal life was disrupted in busy central Kolkata as thousands of supporters of the PWG blocked traffic and chanted open slogans in support of armed struggle. The rally was held to commemorate the Second Congress of the PWG, held in March 2001 at an unspecified place somewhere in the jungles of Andhra Pradesh, and the 34th anniversary of the Naxalbari movement. The speakers at the rally called for transformation of the 'guerrilla zones' established by the PWG in its areas of influence and achievement of the goal of federation of democratic republic of all nationalities with right to secede. It said this would be the first step towards building a socialist society.
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May - 31 
On May 31, a senior police official investigating into the May 1-killing of the Bharatiyya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Dibrugarh, Jayanta Dutta, stated that the act had been carried out by a group of three ULFA terrorists led by Biman Baruah al
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On May 31, a senior police official investigating into the May 1-killing of the Bharatiyya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Dibrugarh, Jayanta Dutta, stated that the act had been carried out by a group of three ULFA terrorists led by Biman Baruah alias Budhin Gogoi.
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May - 31 
One security force personnel was injured as unidentified terrorists exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Surankote. Meanwhile, another IED was recovered by security forces at Surankote. Also, unidentified terrorists fired a rocket at a se
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One security force personnel was injured as unidentified terrorists exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Surankote. Meanwhile, another IED was recovered by security forces at Surankote. Also, unidentified terrorists fired a rocket at a security force picket in the Surankote area. However, no loss of life or injuries wasreported from the site of the incident.
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May - 31 
Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said on May 31, emerging from a meeting of the Union Cabinet, that this was not the first time that India was initiating a dialogue with a military ruler from Pakistan. Later at a press conference, Parliamentary Af
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Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee said on May 31, emerging from a meeting of the Union Cabinet, that this was not the first time that India was initiating a dialogue with a military ruler from Pakistan. Later at a press conference, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pramod Mahajan said no dates had been fixed yet for Gen. Musharraf’s visit, but it was expected to take place in the first week of July.
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May - 31 
Security forces arrested two unidentified terrorists, including a foreign mercenary, in Sazwani village, Bandipore.
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Security forces arrested two unidentified terrorists, including a foreign mercenary, in Sazwani village, Bandipore.
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May - 31 
Security forces killed one terrorist in Pattan Khori. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site of the incident.
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Security forces killed one terrorist in Pattan Khori. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the site of the incident.
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May - 31 
The Annual Report, 2000-2001, of the Ministry of Defence, which was released on May 31, says ‘despite India's insistence on the creation of a conducive atmosphere, there is no indication of Pakistan creating such atmosphere for a meaningful dialogue,
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The Annual Report, 2000-2001, of the Ministry of Defence, which was released on May 31, says ‘despite India's insistence on the creation of a conducive atmosphere, there is no indication of Pakistan creating such atmosphere for a meaningful dialogue, and instead it had stepped up sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. The Report also expresses concern over the spread of Maoist violence in Nepal and continuing conflict in Afghanistan, which has an adverse impact on peace and stability in the region. It says, "Any fundamental regime in Afghanistan, such as the Taliban, could be an insidious threat to our secularism, as well as potential destabilising factor in Kashmir". The Report also expresses anxiety over the India-specific activities of Pakistan’s Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) in Nepal and Bangladesh.
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May - 31 
The Special Operations Group arrested a woman at Bandipore on May 31. News reports said the woman was a widow of an Al Badr terrorist killed in the Pazalpora area in 1999. Sources also added that the incident triggered off demonstrations in the area.
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The Special Operations Group arrested a woman at Bandipore on May 31. News reports said the woman was a widow of an Al Badr terrorist killed in the Pazalpora area in 1999. Sources also added that the incident triggered off demonstrations in the area. Official sources said that she was the finance chief of the Al Badr.
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May - 31 
Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed and two security force personnel injured in an encounter in the Seer Pathri Chowki area of Kupwara, on May 31.
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Three terrorists of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were killed and two security force personnel injured in an encounter in the Seer Pathri Chowki area of Kupwara, on May 31.
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May - 31 
Three terrorists, including a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), were killed in two separate encounters in the Surankote area of Poonch district on May 31. Official sources said that two terrorists were killed in Chitta Rani, while
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Three terrorists, including a ‘district commander’ of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), were killed in two separate encounters in the Surankote area of Poonch district on May 31. Official sources said that two terrorists were killed in Chitta Rani, while another was killed in Pattan Khori.
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May - 31 
12 persons were injured on May 31 in an explosion at Pirwadahi in Rawalpindi. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the blast.
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12 persons were injured on May 31 in an explosion at Pirwadahi in Rawalpindi. No arrests have been made so far in connection with the blast.
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May - 31 
An Anti-terrorism Court in Karachi allowed the appeals of nine Muttahida Quami Movement – Altaf (MQM–A) activists allegedly involved in the killing of three persons on October 17, 1998 and set aside their conviction on May 31.
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An Anti-terrorism Court in Karachi allowed the appeals of nine Muttahida Quami Movement – Altaf (MQM–A) activists allegedly involved in the killing of three persons on October 17, 1998 and set aside their conviction on May 31.
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May - 31 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) Chief Syed Salahuddin, addressing a press conference in Muzaffarabad, on May 31, has said that the Pakistani leadership should seek an end to Indian security forces operations in Jammu and Kashmir before entering into any dial
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) Chief Syed Salahuddin, addressing a press conference in Muzaffarabad, on May 31, has said that the Pakistani leadership should seek an end to Indian security forces operations in Jammu and Kashmir before entering into any dialogue. He also said, "it should also be conveyed to the Indian government that the main focus of parleys will be resolution of Kashmir problem." While terming the Indian invitation to the Pakistani Chief Executive Gen. Pervez Musharraf as a "cheat and fraud," he added, "The so-called cease-fire was announced by the Indian leadership to fan differences between the Jehadi forces and political leadership."
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May - 31 
Maoist insurgents exchanged gunfire with police in Haku village, Jumla district, on May 31. Several insurgents were injured in the incident, reports but did not specify their numbers.
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Maoist insurgents exchanged gunfire with police in Haku village, Jumla district, on May 31. Several insurgents were injured in the incident, reports but did not specify their numbers.
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May - 31 
The Maoist insurgents, on May 30, shot dead two persons at Lapsifedi, on the outskirts of the capital Kathmandu.
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The Maoist insurgents, on May 30, shot dead two persons at Lapsifedi, on the outskirts of the capital Kathmandu.
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May - 31 
On May 31, five persons were injured in an explosion while illegally making bombs at Duttapara in Tongi. One of the injured is reportedly critical.
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On May 31, five persons were injured in an explosion while illegally making bombs at Duttapara in Tongi. One of the injured is reportedly critical.
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May - 31 
Speaking to foreign delegates, on May 31, who had arrived in Sri Lanka to attend a seminar, President Chandrika Kumaratunga said th4e ‘greatest service that the international community could render was to bring the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (L
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Speaking to foreign delegates, on May 31, who had arrived in Sri Lanka to attend a seminar, President Chandrika Kumaratunga said th4e ‘greatest service that the international community could render was to bring the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels to the negotiating table. The President also reiterated her government’s commitment to peace and enumerated the measures taken till date I that regard. The imposing of conditions by the LTTE for the peace talks to resume and a lack of agreement in that regard had halted the peace process, she added.
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May - 31 
The Army separately said eight troops were wounded in mine clearing operations between May 25 and 31.
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The Army separately said eight troops were wounded in mine clearing operations between May 25 and 31.
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May - 31 
The Sri Lankan Army said government troops killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil general areas, on May 31. Also on the same day, a soldier was wounded in LTTE gunfire in the Nagarkovil general area.
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The Sri Lankan Army said government troops killed two Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels in the Muhamalai and Nagarkovil general areas, on May 31. Also on the same day, a soldier was wounded in LTTE gunfire in the Nagarkovil general area. Separately, the LTTE attacked a joint team of Army, police and home guards on a clearing mission in Divullawa, Trincomalee. A policeman and a home guard were killed in the incident while two government soldiers were wounded. Two more troops were wounded in LTTE firing on a military truck on May 31, at Pansalgodella, Trincomalee.
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*Data till , May 07, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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