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May - 1 
a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured as Pakistani forces opened fire on May 1 at Nangi Tekri and Kripan posts in the Krishna Ghati along the LoC in the same District, according to Sify.com. “The fire from across the LoC was unprovoked. W
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a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured as Pakistani forces opened fire on May 1 at Nangi Tekri and Kripan posts in the Krishna Ghati along the LoC in the same District, according to Sify.com. “The fire from across the LoC was unprovoked. We also retaliated. It was a machine gun fire,” an unnamed senior Army officer told .
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A combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions from Laphupat and Nongmaikhong areas and arrested four over ground workers (OGWs) of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (P
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A combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions from Laphupat and Nongmaikhong areas and arrested four over ground workers (OGWs) of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) on May 1, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Heisnam Biren Singh (45), Ningthoujam Sanatomba Singh (60), Salam Magulleiba Singh (35) and Ningthoujam Chandrababu Singh (22). The recovery included four AK series assault rifles, 195 live ammunitions of AK rifles, 81 live ammunitions of 7.62 LMG, 110 live ammunitions of US carbine, 8 lethod bombs, two Chinese hand grenades, 9 AK magazines, 4 LMG magazines, 6 US carbine magazines, one binocular and two detonators.
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A trader, Rabin Agarwal, who was rescued from the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants during their bid to abduct him on April 22, received three text messages from two Assam numbers on May 1, reports Telegraph. The messages said Agarwals
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A trader, Rabin Agarwal, who was rescued from the Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) militants during their bid to abduct him on April 22, received three text messages from two Assam numbers on May 1, reports Telegraph. The messages said Agarwals would have to pay INR 10 million or face dire consequences. The messages also mentioned that the time and venue where the money should be sent would be communicated later. A KLO militant, Gopal Barman alias Marang Singh, was arrested while trying to abduct the trader on April 22. Gopal, who hailed from Kanturka in Habbibpur, had been trained in Bangladesh and had been in the Korkajhor forest of Assam for 12 years. He had been remanded in Police custody for 14 days and was handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on April 30 for further interrogation.
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About 200 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stormed the girls’ school premises at Dhepaguda under Narayapatna area in Koraput District and triggered at least three bomb blasts on May 1. The school premise was partially
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About 200 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) stormed the girls’ school premises at Dhepaguda under Narayapatna area in Koraput District and triggered at least three bomb blasts on May 1. The school premise was partially damaged in the attack. The place is barely a few metres away from a Border Security Force (BSF) camp. No one was injured in the attack.
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Bangladesh on May 1 handed over Ranjan Daimary, the ‘president’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), to India, according to Indian Express. Ranjan Daimary (50), wanted in numerous cases, was handed over at Dawki along the India-Bangla
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Bangladesh on May 1 handed over Ranjan Daimary, the ‘president’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), to India, according to Indian Express. Ranjan Daimary (50), wanted in numerous cases, was handed over at Dawki along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya. Daimary’s handing over came exactly five months after United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘chairman’ Arabinda Rajkhowa and two others were arrested and brought to India. He is the fifth militant leader of an armed underground outfit of Assam to be handed over by Bangladesh. Daimary, founder of the NDFB was named as the prime accused by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the serial blasts of October 30, 2008 that had killed 88 persons and injured 540 persons in Guwahati and four other towns of Assam. Confirming his arrest, official sources in Guwahati said Daimary was handed over by Bangladesh Rifles to the Border Security Force (BSF), which in turn handed him over to the Assam Police. He was later shifted to Guwahati. Sources said Daimary was detained at Jinaighat in Sherpur District of Bangladesh in mid-April.
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on May 1 foiled a major infiltration bid after a fierce gun battle with militants along the Indo-Pak border in Samba District. The BSF picked up movement of a large group of armed militants near Ballard forward p
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Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on May 1 foiled a major infiltration bid after a fierce gun battle with militants along the Indo-Pak border in Samba District. The BSF picked up movement of a large group of armed militants near Ballard forward post in Ramgarh sub-sector in the morning. The militants opened fire on the post following which BSF personnel and patrolling parties retaliated. The exchange of fire continued intermittently till 4:00hours. Later, militants managed to escape towards the Pakistani side, BSF said, adding the militants were given cover firing by security forces on the other side. There was no casualty on the Indian side. A search operation has been launched in the area.
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Four Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), including a woman, surrendered at Gadchiroli District on the occasion of the State's 50th Foundation Day on May 1, reported DNA. The women belonged to Sironcha and Platoon 19 while the men were from Aheri and Perimil
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Four Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), including a woman, surrendered at Gadchiroli District on the occasion of the State's 50th Foundation Day on May 1, reported DNA. The women belonged to Sironcha and Platoon 19 while the men were from Aheri and Perimili Dalam (squad).
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Manika Kumbruka alias Kumari (19), a ‘deputy commander’ in the team of Maoist ‘commander’ Azad, surrendered in Rayagada District on May 1, reported IANS. Earlier, she used to be the ‘commander’ of Jangudi Dalam (squad) of the Maoists
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Manika Kumbruka alias Kumari (19), a ‘deputy commander’ in the team of Maoist ‘commander’ Azad, surrendered in Rayagada District on May 1, reported IANS. Earlier, she used to be the ‘commander’ of Jangudi Dalam (squad) of the Maoists
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Security Forces recovered a skeleton and five landmines from Bhalukbasa forest in West Midnapore District on May 1, reported IANS. The body is suspected to be of a Maoist operative.
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Security Forces recovered a skeleton and five landmines from Bhalukbasa forest in West Midnapore District on May 1, reported IANS. The body is suspected to be of a Maoist operative.
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The Delhi Police were put on high alert on May 1 after intelligence reports indicated possible terror strikes at public places, including busy markets and malls, here during the weekend, reports The Hindu. Nearly 10,000 additional personnel have been
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The Delhi Police were put on high alert on May 1 after intelligence reports indicated possible terror strikes at public places, including busy markets and malls, here during the weekend, reports The Hindu. Nearly 10,000 additional personnel have been deployed across the city. The security was intensified after an alert issued in the night of April 30 by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and a travel advisory issued by the United States Embassy on May 1 stating there were increased indications of “imminent” terrorist attacks.
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the Ex- Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) Welfare Society at Langhin Tiniali in the Karbi Anglong District said on May 1 that Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB is actively involved in various anti-social activities in the District. At Langhin Bazaar all
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the Ex- Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT) Welfare Society at Langhin Tiniali in the Karbi Anglong District said on May 1 that Ranjan Daimary faction of the NDFB is actively involved in various anti-social activities in the District. At Langhin Bazaar all the Bodo leaders set ablaze the extortion letters served to the common people, servicemen and businessmen in the District, and they raised slogan against Ranjan Daimary and the other NDFB leaders.
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May - 1 
The Manipur Cabinet took a decision to disallow the visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah to the State in view of the likely civil strife it would cause. Muivah is planning to vi
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The Manipur Cabinet took a decision to disallow the visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah to the State in view of the likely civil strife it would cause. Muivah is planning to visit his native village Somdal in Ukhrul District by road passing through Mao gate in Senapati District. To stop the NSCN-IM leader from entering Manipur, restriction under Section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 was proclaimed in Senapati district in addition to deployment of additional forces.
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May - 1 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) asked Muivah to abort the proposed visit to his native village and other Naga inhabited areas of Manipur.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) asked Muivah to abort the proposed visit to his native village and other Naga inhabited areas of Manipur.
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May - 1 
Two OGWs of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Heisnam Birbabu Singh and his wife Heisnam Ougbi Leirang Devi, were arrested by a combined the Assam Rifles personnel and Kumbi Police at Moirang in Bishnupur District. The locals of Moi
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Two OGWs of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Heisnam Birbabu Singh and his wife Heisnam Ougbi Leirang Devi, were arrested by a combined the Assam Rifles personnel and Kumbi Police at Moirang in Bishnupur District. The locals of Moirang area were also instrumental in handing over the couple who were operating for a faction of the KCP.
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May - 1 
A jirga (tribal council) representing Afghan Taliban ‘chief’ Mullah Muhammad Omar reached North Waziristan on May 1 to negotiate the safe release of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) official Colonel Imam, as a tribal peace committee secured t
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A jirga (tribal council) representing Afghan Taliban ‘chief’ Mullah Muhammad Omar reached North Waziristan on May 1 to negotiate the safe release of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) official Colonel Imam, as a tribal peace committee secured the body of another former ISI official Khalid Khawaja, who was found dead on April 30, a pro-Taliban Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and family members said, reports Daily Times. Kohat-based PML-N leader Javed Paracha revealed a jirga sent by Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar had “reached Miranshah” to “secure the release of Colonel Imam” without any preconditions. There was no independent confirmation of Paracha’s claims though. However, the pro-Mullah Omar Haqqani network is very influential in North Waziristan and if the pro-Haqqani local Taliban pressurise the “Asian Tigers”, they would have to release Colonel Imam – described as “very close” to Mullah Omar.
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At least 15 militants killed when the jet fighters heavily bombed militant hideouts during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see u) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 1, reports Daily Times. The jet fighters poun
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At least 15 militants killed when the jet fighters heavily bombed militant hideouts during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see u) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 1, reports Daily Times. The jet fighters pounded Taliban hideouts in Kasha and Shakihan areas in Lower Orakzai, killing 11 militants while destroying three hideouts. Further, Security Forces (SFs) shelled compounds between the Eisa Khel and Anjani areas, killing four militants and destroying two hideouts.
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Four Policemen, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), were injured in a remote-controlled bomb explosion in Quetta of Balochistan on May 1 (today), reports The News. According to details, a Police mobile van which was on patrol in the ar
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Four Policemen, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), were injured in a remote-controlled bomb explosion in Quetta of Balochistan on May 1 (today), reports The News. According to details, a Police mobile van which was on patrol in the area was targeted with the remote-controlled bomb.
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Karachi Police on May 1 arrested a key commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from Baldia Town area of Karachi, according to The Dawn. The arrested militant, Fazl Akbar, belonged to TTP Fazl group and was working under a ‘commander’ named
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Karachi Police on May 1 arrested a key commander of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from Baldia Town area of Karachi, according to The Dawn. The arrested militant, Fazl Akbar, belonged to TTP Fazl group and was working under a ‘commander’ named Yasin. He was allegedly involved in several terrorist activities including attacks on Security Forces and residence of Swat’s Nazim (Mayor/Convenor) Nasir Jamal.
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May - 1 
Seven persons including three Taliban militants were killed and 16 people, including seven Security Forces (SFs), were injured in a suicide blast and a retaliatory clash between SFs and Taliban at a commercial plaza in Mingora city of Swat in Khyber
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Seven persons including three Taliban militants were killed and 16 people, including seven Security Forces (SFs), were injured in a suicide blast and a retaliatory clash between SFs and Taliban at a commercial plaza in Mingora city of Swat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 1, reports Daily Times. Operation Rah-e-Rast (path to truth) in-charge Major General Ashfaq Nadeem told Daily Times, four Taliban had also been killed. He said one of the Taliban blew himself up, while the remaining three were killed during a gunfight with SF. He said seven SF personnel had also been injured. Malakand Deputy Inspector General Qazi Jamilur Rehman confirmed that three civilians were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a commercial plaza. However, according to locals, SFs first surrounded five suicide bombers at the city’s Green Chowk. They said one bomber blew himself up in the plaza, a second was killed by the SFs, while a third managed to flee. They said the SFs arrested the remaining two suicide bombers.
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May - 1 
Six people, including a Superintendent of Police (SP), were injured when a bomb went off on Qambrani Road of Quetta. Sources said the bomb blast occurred when a Police party was patrolling the Qambrani Road as part of beefed up security measures. The
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Six people, including a Superintendent of Police (SP), were injured when a bomb went off on Qambrani Road of Quetta. Sources said the bomb blast occurred when a Police party was patrolling the Qambrani Road as part of beefed up security measures. The bomb that was planted in an auto rickshaw was detonated through a remote control. The blast injured four policemen, including SP Alam Pirkani, and two passers-by. Earlier, Dawn reported that four Policemen were injured.
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May - 1 
Three persons, including a father and son, were killed and two others injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on them on the costal highway near Pasni tehsil (Revenue unit) of Gwadar District in Balochistan on May 1.
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Three persons, including a father and son, were killed and two others injured when unidentified assailants opened fire on them on the costal highway near Pasni tehsil (Revenue unit) of Gwadar District in Balochistan on May 1.
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May - 1 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a local leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), Riaz, in the Manja Delvi area of Kabal tehsil (Revenue unit) of Swat District.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a local leader of the Awami National Party (ANP), Riaz, in the Manja Delvi area of Kabal tehsil (Revenue unit) of Swat District.
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May - 1 
Unified CPN-Maoist Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai has claimed that the party will bring more than 5,00,000 people into the streets during their May Day protests to be held in Khulla Manch, open air theatre, at Tudhikhel in Kathmandu on May 1. He sai
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Unified CPN-Maoist Vice Chairman Baburam Bhattarai has claimed that the party will bring more than 5,00,000 people into the streets during their May Day protests to be held in Khulla Manch, open air theatre, at Tudhikhel in Kathmandu on May 1. He said that thousands of Maoist volunteers will be deployed to manage the crowd to ensure that the mass demonstration of the party goes on smoothly.
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May - 2 
A 16-year-old girl affiliated to a Naxalite (Left Wing Extremists) outfit was allegedly raped by other members for fleeing the camp in Latehar District, Police said on May 1, reported PTI. The girl ran away from a camp about five days ago.
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A 16-year-old girl affiliated to a Naxalite (Left Wing Extremists) outfit was allegedly raped by other members for fleeing the camp in Latehar District, Police said on May 1, reported PTI. The girl ran away from a camp about five days ago.
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May - 2 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Sarangthem Tomal alias Malemnganba (25), was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District and Assam Rifles during a search operation at Kakching Khunou bazaar area on May 2, reports Imphal Free Press.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Sarangthem Tomal alias Malemnganba (25), was arrested by a combined force of the Thoubal District and Assam Rifles during a search operation at Kakching Khunou bazaar area on May 2, reports Imphal Free Press. He had joined the outfit in 2002 and completed his training at Laihas under the ‘command’ of one Langamba, said the Police.
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May - 2 
A militant hideout was neutralised during joint operation of Police and Army in the Mahore area of Reasi District, Kashmir Times reported. 445 rounds of AK rifle and 11 detonators were recovered from the hideout.
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A militant hideout was neutralised during joint operation of Police and Army in the Mahore area of Reasi District, Kashmir Times reported. 445 rounds of AK rifle and 11 detonators were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 2 
A suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre, Raju Singh, was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Beygaon of Karbi Anglong District on May 2, reports Telegraph. A 9-mm pistol and grenade were recovered
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A suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre, Raju Singh, was killed by Security Forces (SFs) during an encounter at Beygaon of Karbi Anglong District on May 2, reports Telegraph. A 9-mm pistol and grenade were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 2 
A suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Sana Khan, was arrested by the Police from Hatigaon in Guwahati city on May 2.
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A suspected People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Sana Khan, was arrested by the Police from Hatigaon in Guwahati city on May 2.
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May - 2 
Another militant hideout was neutralised at Thal Top in the Kalai forested area of Poonch District on May 2. One AK rifle with magazine, one Chinese pistol with two magazines and three rounds, 398 rounds of AK ammunition and a mobile phone were recov
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Another militant hideout was neutralised at Thal Top in the Kalai forested area of Poonch District on May 2. One AK rifle with magazine, one Chinese pistol with two magazines and three rounds, 398 rounds of AK ammunition and a mobile phone were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 2 
Anti-talks faction of the NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary was produced before the Court of Chief judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Kamrup on May 2 where he was remanded to 12 days of Police custody.
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Anti-talks faction of the NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary was produced before the Court of Chief judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Kamrup on May 2 where he was remanded to 12 days of Police custody.
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May - 2 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the Government was ready for discussion with the NDFB minus the demand for sovereignty if the outfit wanted, reported Sentinel. Gogoi said, “For the sake of peace in the State, the government is ready to hol
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the Government was ready for discussion with the NDFB minus the demand for sovereignty if the outfit wanted, reported Sentinel. Gogoi said, “For the sake of peace in the State, the government is ready to hold discussion with the NDFB that, however, has to give up the demand for sovereignty.”
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May - 2 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Rajkumar Nayak, an activist of the 'Salwa Judum', (anti-Maoist vigilante group), under Mirtur Police station in Bijapur District on May 2.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Rajkumar Nayak, an activist of the 'Salwa Judum', (anti-Maoist vigilante group), under Mirtur Police station in Bijapur District on May 2.
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May - 2 
Dayal Mahato, Bandhgora branch committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was abducted from Jamberia village on May 1 and subsequently shot dead by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in
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Dayal Mahato, Bandhgora branch committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was abducted from Jamberia village on May 1 and subsequently shot dead by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Jangalmahal region of West Midnapore District. His dead body was found on May 2.
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May - 2 
Director General of Tripura Police Pranay Sahay said that there were reports of National Liberation Front of Tripura’s (NLFT) movements prior to Tripura Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections scheduled to be held on May 3 (today), reports Tripur
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Director General of Tripura Police Pranay Sahay said that there were reports of National Liberation Front of Tripura’s (NLFT) movements prior to Tripura Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections scheduled to be held on May 3 (today), reports Tripurainfo. He said, “This time extremist threat during ADC elections is less. Nevertheless, movement of some militants in some vulnerable localities cannot be ruled out altogether.” He said that movements of some NLFT militants were reported from rural areas of Kanchanpur, Chhamanu, Langtarai Valley, Manikpur, Ganganagar, Mungiakami and Gandacherra in Dhalai District and Dhalai-South District border.
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May - 2 
During preliminary questioning, Zargar is reported to have confessed that he had to depart for New Delhi on May 1 as per directions of the Lashkar outfit. He was told that a person, whose identity had not been disclosed to him, will hand over explosi
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During preliminary questioning, Zargar is reported to have confessed that he had to depart for New Delhi on May 1 as per directions of the Lashkar outfit. He was told that a person, whose identity had not been disclosed to him, will hand over explosives to him in the vehicle enroute Jammu to New Delhi. He had to plant explosive devices in busy markets of New Delhi to trigger blasts. Sources said simultaneously one or two more militants, who had been camping in New Delhi, had to plant explosives in other markets. The Lashkar plot was aimed at engineering serial blasts in busy markets of New Delhi, sources said.
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May - 2 
Four cadres of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) were convicted of arms smuggling and imprisoned for 17 years in Bangladesh, said Additional Director General of Meghalaya Police (Special Branch) S. K. Jain on May 2, reports Times of
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Four cadres of the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) were convicted of arms smuggling and imprisoned for 17 years in Bangladesh, said Additional Director General of Meghalaya Police (Special Branch) S. K. Jain on May 2, reports Times of India. "Sketchy reports from various networks confirmed that the four convicted Indians in Bangladesh are members of the outlawed HNLC," said Jain. On April 29, the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge of Sylhet-I convicted Robin (35), Mill (28), Over (25) and Star (24) - all hailing from Shillong - in a five-year-old case of arms smuggling. All the four, Jain said, were wanted by the Meghalaya Police for their involvement in the biggest bank robbery in Jaintia Hills District on January 24, 2005. On July 15, 2005, Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) troopers arrested the four HNLC militants from Karaballa point under Sylhet District after they entered Bangladesh through Karimganj sector in Assam. The BDR recovered from their possession an AK 56 rifle, three grenades, two 9-mm pistols, 316 bullets and four magazines of AK 56 rifle, 328 bullets and three magazines of 9-mm pistol, INR 3,000 and BDT 2,700. According to the Police official, the HNLC is closely linked to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT).
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May - 2 
Four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested and substantial amount of explosives and arms seized from them by Security Forces in separate operations on May 2, reported PTI. While two cadres were picked up from Pallapadu forest of Gajapati District, two othe
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Four CPI-Maoist cadres were arrested and substantial amount of explosives and arms seized from them by Security Forces in separate operations on May 2, reported PTI. While two cadres were picked up from Pallapadu forest of Gajapati District, two others were arrested from Tekguda jungles in Malkangiri District. They were identified as Manas Majhi alias Laden (30) and Giffio Pradhan alias Gullu of Adaba area in Gajapati. Others were identified as Bandi Sodi (28) and Deba Madkami (25) of Tekguda village in Malkangiri District. Twenty-five detonators, huge quantities of fuse wire, starters and a single barrel rifle were seized from them.
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May - 2 
Four persons, including two children, were injured in two grenade blasts in two separate incidents in Doda District on May 2. Reports said two militants lobbed a grenade inside the house of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member Dev Raj at village
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Four persons, including two children, were injured in two grenade blasts in two separate incidents in Doda District on May 2. Reports said two militants lobbed a grenade inside the house of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member Dev Raj at village Khangna in Koti area under the jurisdiction of Doda Police Station. While Dev Raj, who was target of the militants, survived, his 18 year old son Rakesh Kumar and a neighbour Chuni Lal, 60 were injured. In another incident, two minor brothers reportedly fiddled with a grenade while playing outside their houses at Defa Dhar in Doda.
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May - 2 
Jharkhand Police arrested Govind Marandi alias Govind Manjhi, a ‘zonal commander’ (comprising Dhanbad, Giridih and Jamtara Districts) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Shakti Chowk of Tetulmari Police station area in Dhanbad D
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Jharkhand Police arrested Govind Marandi alias Govind Manjhi, a ‘zonal commander’ (comprising Dhanbad, Giridih and Jamtara Districts) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), near Shakti Chowk of Tetulmari Police station area in Dhanbad District on May 2.
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May - 2 
Meghalaya Governor R. S. Mooshahary earlier stated that "ANVC is losing its strength and credibility." Further, Meghalaya Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh asked leaders of the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to give up armed st
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Meghalaya Governor R. S. Mooshahary earlier stated that "ANVC is losing its strength and credibility." Further, Meghalaya Home Minister H.D.R. Lyngdoh asked leaders of the proscribed Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) to give up armed struggle for a Hynniewtrep homeland and join the mainstream.
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May - 2 
On May 2, a team of the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) detained one more suspect, identified as Sanjay Gupta, a small-scale industrialist, from Mhow, 25 kilometres from Indore for questioning in connection with the 2007 Ajmer (Rajasthan) Dargah
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On May 2, a team of the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) detained one more suspect, identified as Sanjay Gupta, a small-scale industrialist, from Mhow, 25 kilometres from Indore for questioning in connection with the 2007 Ajmer (Rajasthan) Dargah (Sufi Shrine) blast, reports Times of India. In all, two people have been arrested and two others detained for the Ajmer blast so far.
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May - 2 
On the basis of information provided by Punjab Police, a Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) militant, identified as Nirmal Singh alias Nimma, was arrested from Fokatpura locality under Devendranagar Police Station in Raipur, Superintendent of Police (SP)
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On the basis of information provided by Punjab Police, a Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) militant, identified as Nirmal Singh alias Nimma, was arrested from Fokatpura locality under Devendranagar Police Station in Raipur, Superintendent of Police (SP) Om Prakash Pal said, reports PTI. Nimma was arrested from a house in Fokatpura, Pal said, adding he was handed over to Punjab Police. Nimma was earlier a cdare of the Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) and is currently in touch with KZF's Neeta Group, the SP said. According to Pal, Singh came to India from Greece in February 2010 and was missing from Punjab since February 28.
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May - 2 
People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist cadres shot dead one Sudama Singh near Bhelburu forest under Bano Police Station when he was returning home at Badkaduil village in Simdega District on May 2, reported P
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People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the CPI-Maoist cadres shot dead one Sudama Singh near Bhelburu forest under Bano Police Station when he was returning home at Badkaduil village in Simdega District on May 2, reported PTI. Singh was a close relative of the CPI-Maoist's self styled ‘zonal commander’ Debu.
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May - 2 
Police on May 2 arrested a militant of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) outfit, presently working for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who was linked to a major terror plot to carry out blasts in busy markets of New Delhi on May 2 or May 3 (today) for which a high
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Police on May 2 arrested a militant of Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen (TuM) outfit, presently working for Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who was linked to a major terror plot to carry out blasts in busy markets of New Delhi on May 2 or May 3 (today) for which a high alert had been sounded by the Union Home Ministry and an advisory had also been issued by the United States and Australia. The militant, identified as Omar Zargar son of Ghulam Nabi Zargar, a resident of Nawa Bazaar, was arrested from a terror hideout at Nawa Bazaar in Srinagar City before he could reach New Delhi to execute the plan along with some other associates, reportedly camping in the Union Capital. A satellite telephone, which is generally given by Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to top commanders, has been recovered from the possession of Omar Zargar. According to sources, Zargar was an active stone pelter and had rather become a ring leader of stone pelters for the past some time.
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May - 2 
Police sources reports that Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) is currently divided into three groups. Police said that the first major group belongs to those cadres whose primary interest is to be rich by means of extortion. "Most of the cadres
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Police sources reports that Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) is currently divided into three groups. Police said that the first major group belongs to those cadres whose primary interest is to be rich by means of extortion. "Most of the cadres belonging to this group have already associated themselves with the new militant outfit GNLA [Garo National Liberation Army] led by Meghalaya Police 'DSP' Champion R. Marak," Police sources said on April 30. The GNLA has been under the Police scanner for serving extortion notes, ranging from INR 500, 000 to ten million , to petrol pump owners, coal dealers and businessmen in the coal-rich Districts of Garo Hills. Police sources said the second group includes mostly the top leaders, who are involved in peace talks with the Government. "These top leaders of the ANVC are also living lavish lifestyle," Police sources added. On the other hand, the third group with a very few numbers includes those who wanted to return to the mainstream. "Most of them are ANVC members for namesake only. They are fed up with the outfit's activities," Police sources said.
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May - 2 
Security agencies believed that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Basharat Saleem has been killed by a top ranking commander of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), a senior Police officer said, Daily Excelsior reported on May 2. "Basharat is most likely dead.
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Security agencies believed that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant Basharat Saleem has been killed by a top ranking commander of Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM), a senior Police officer said, Daily Excelsior reported on May 2. "Basharat is most likely dead. There are credible inputs that he was killed by HuM militants led by the outfit's commander Noman four to five days back," the officer said added. Basharat was on most wanted list of the security agencies in North Kashmir as he had evaded their dragnet three times since the beginning of 2010. "Basharat was one of the few local militants who rose quickly through the ranks to be among the most powerful ultras in North Kashmir within a short span of time," he added further. The officer said efforts were on to trace the body of the militant.
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May - 2 
Security sources said that in recent times, the anti-talk faction of the NDFB, suffered severe setbacks as the SFs achieved success in the operations against the outfit. However, cadres of the outfit are still indulging in extortions and abductions i
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Security sources said that in recent times, the anti-talk faction of the NDFB, suffered severe setbacks as the SFs achieved success in the operations against the outfit. However, cadres of the outfit are still indulging in extortions and abductions in the areas bordering Bhutan and Arunachal Pradesh taking advantage of the lack of adequate security cover in the area. Army sources said that 28 cadres of the outfit were killed in the first four months of 2010. Sources also revealed that 13 cadres of the anti-talk faction of the NDFB were killed in the counter-insurgency operations in January 2010, seven were killed in February, five were killed in March and three were killed in April. In 2009, more than 70 cadres of the outfit were killed.
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May - 2 
SFs neutralised an arms and explosives-manufacturing factory at Kathaldi char (River Island) under Bilasipara Police Station in Dhubri District. One Muslim Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, Abu Bakkar Mondal, a resident of Kathaldi char, w
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SFs neutralised an arms and explosives-manufacturing factory at Kathaldi char (River Island) under Bilasipara Police Station in Dhubri District. One Muslim Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) militant, Abu Bakkar Mondal, a resident of Kathaldi char, was arrested. A revolver and four rounds of ammunition were recovered from his possession. SFs also recovered a huge amount of equipment used to manufacture weapons and bombs and one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Mondal’s residence, where he had allegedly been running the factory. Sources said, “Abu Bakkar Mondal confessed that he had been supplying the arms, ammunition and explosives to the militants groups (names not disclosed) operating in this part of the region.”
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May - 2 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) shot dead a registered medical practitioner, Subhash Mahto, when he was on his way to Jamshedpur from Bota village in East Singhbhum District on May 2.
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists) shot dead a registered medical practitioner, Subhash Mahto, when he was on his way to Jamshedpur from Bota village in East Singhbhum District on May 2.
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May - 2 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Ram Mandi, a member of the anti Maoist ‘Gana Pratirodh Committee’ [People's Resistance Committee], near Jhargram in the Lalgrah region of West Midnapore District on May 2, reported The Hi
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Ram Mandi, a member of the anti Maoist ‘Gana Pratirodh Committee’ [People's Resistance Committee], near Jhargram in the Lalgrah region of West Midnapore District on May 2, reported The Hindu. Gana Pratirodh Committee is backed by ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).
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May - 2 
The SFs destroyed a HM hideout at village Magri in the Kalai Top forests of Poonch District on May 2 and recovered one AK-47 rifle with one magazine and 398 rounds, one pistol with one magazine and three rounds, two UMG levers, one blanket and some e
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The SFs destroyed a HM hideout at village Magri in the Kalai Top forests of Poonch District on May 2 and recovered one AK-47 rifle with one magazine and 398 rounds, one pistol with one magazine and three rounds, two UMG levers, one blanket and some eatables, adds Daily Excelsior.
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May - 2 
The SFs on May 2 neutralised a militant hideout seizing a large cache of explosive material and ammunition, including six mines with 10 fuses, in Kupwara District, a police spokesman said. Other recoveries include four mine chargers, 12 grenades, two
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The SFs on May 2 neutralised a militant hideout seizing a large cache of explosive material and ammunition, including six mines with 10 fuses, in Kupwara District, a police spokesman said. Other recoveries include four mine chargers, 12 grenades, two loaded ammunition belts of General Purpose Machine Gun, five AK magazines and three pistol magazines with 14 rounds. No one was arrested during the operation. Similarly.
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May - 2 
Thirteen Maoists were arrested by the Police from Bijapur District on May 2, reported PTI. Eight Maoists were arrested from Ponjer village while five others were apprehended from jungles near the village.
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Thirteen Maoists were arrested by the Police from Bijapur District on May 2, reported PTI. Eight Maoists were arrested from Ponjer village while five others were apprehended from jungles near the village.
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May - 2 
Thuingaleng Muivah at Dimapur in Nagaland on May 2 said he is going ahead with the visit saying it is his birthright, according to Nagaland Page. "I'm not a subject of Manipur. They (Manipur Govt.) cannot dictate me when Government of India has no ob
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Thuingaleng Muivah at Dimapur in Nagaland on May 2 said he is going ahead with the visit saying it is his birthright, according to Nagaland Page. "I'm not a subject of Manipur. They (Manipur Govt.) cannot dictate me when Government of India has no objection to my visit. It is my birthright to go to my village. There is nothing unnatural about it," Muivah said.
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May - 2 
Two more suspects, Dinesh and Shanker, were arrested by the Police from Jagdishpur village in Mau District on May 2 in case of reported arms supply to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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Two more suspects, Dinesh and Shanker, were arrested by the Police from Jagdishpur village in Mau District on May 2 in case of reported arms supply to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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May - 2 
Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were arrested by SFs from Gandhi Basti area under Chandmari Police Station of Guwahati city, according to Sentinel. The militants were identified as Orkhi alias D. Aganse (28) and Ritula Daimary
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Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were arrested by SFs from Gandhi Basti area under Chandmari Police Station of Guwahati city, according to Sentinel. The militants were identified as Orkhi alias D. Aganse (28) and Ritula Daimary (29), cadres of the ‘3rd battalion’ of the NDFB. They were staying in a flat in order to carry out disruptive activities in the city.
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May - 2 
A woman was killed and three persons were injured in a grenade attack at a house in Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 2, according to Daily Times. Sources said that the house of Roshanzada, member of a local pe
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A woman was killed and three persons were injured in a grenade attack at a house in Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 2, according to Daily Times. Sources said that the house of Roshanzada, member of a local peace committee, came under attack at night, killing his daughter-in-law Gul Begum, while injuring three other family members.
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May - 2 
At least 21 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan,TTP) militants were killed and 29 others injured when the helicopter gunships bombed Taliban (TTP) hideouts in two consecutive successions during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see u) in Orakzai Ag
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At least 21 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan,TTP) militants were killed and 29 others injured when the helicopter gunships bombed Taliban (TTP) hideouts in two consecutive successions during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see u) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 2, according Daily Times. Seven militant hideouts were destroyed in the airstrikes. Sources said helicopter gunships shelled Taliban (TTP) hideouts in Kool area of Upper Orakzai, killing eight Taliban militants and injuring 25 others, while three hideouts were also destroyed. The helicopters also pounded Taliban (TTP) hideouts at Ghilju, Ghundaki and Khadezai areas, killing 13 Taliban (TTP) militants and injuring four others, as four hideouts were destroyed in the attack.
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May - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a young would-be bomber heading towards military vehicles in Bilalabad area near Khar town in Bajaur Agency, reports The News. The sources said that two vehicles of the SFs were being driven from Mamond tehsil (revenue
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Security Forces (SFs) shot dead a young would-be bomber heading towards military vehicles in Bilalabad area near Khar town in Bajaur Agency, reports The News. The sources said that two vehicles of the SFs were being driven from Mamond tehsil (revenue unit) to Bajaur’s headquarters, Khar, when a suspicious man in his early 20s tried to approach the vehicles. However, the soldiers sprayed him with bullets before he could attack them, the sources added. In the firing, the bomber was blown up without harming the SFs or anyone else.
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May - 2 
The Maulana Fazlullah Rehman-led Swat Taliban (TTP) on May 2 claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing in Sohran Khan Chowk of Mingora city on May 1 and threatened more such attacks, reports The News. Omar Hasan Ahrabi, the spokesman for Swat Ta
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The Maulana Fazlullah Rehman-led Swat Taliban (TTP) on May 2 claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing in Sohran Khan Chowk of Mingora city on May 1 and threatened more such attacks, reports The News. Omar Hasan Ahrabi, the spokesman for Swat Taliban (TTP) told over phone from an unknown place that the bombing was part of their battle against Security Forces (SFs), law-enforcement agency and the Government in Swat and the rest of Malakand Division. The Taliban spokesman also accepted responsibility for the recent wave of target-killing of Government supporters in Swat.
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May - 2 
The mysterious abductors of Afghanistan ambassador-designate to Pakistan, Abdul Khaliq Farahi, have broken their silence after almost a year-and-a-half to claim that the diplomat is alive and in their custody, The News reported on May 2. In a videota
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The mysterious abductors of Afghanistan ambassador-designate to Pakistan, Abdul Khaliq Farahi, have broken their silence after almost a year-and-a-half to claim that the diplomat is alive and in their custody, The News reported on May 2. In a videotape made available on May 2, the grey-bearded Afghan ambassador has been shown wearing trousers and a half-sleeved shirt. Three well-built, masked Taliban fighters, armed with AK-47 assault rifles, are standing behind the handcuffed Afghan envoy in the video. Since his kidnapping from Hayatabad Town of Peshawar on September 22, 2008, there was no clue until now about his whereabouts and the identity of the men holding him hostage. A previously unknown militant organisation, Kateeba Salahuddin Ayubi, released a videotape of the Afghanistan envoy and claimed responsibility for his abduction.
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May - 2 
the Taliban (TTP) militants blew up two more boys’ schools in Khar tehsil, increasing the number of schools so far destroyed in the Agency to 82.
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the Taliban (TTP) militants blew up two more boys’ schools in Khar tehsil, increasing the number of schools so far destroyed in the Agency to 82.
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May - 2 
The Taliban (TTP) militants set ablaze a basic health unit in the Kasha area of Orakzai Agency.
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The Taliban (TTP) militants set ablaze a basic health unit in the Kasha area of Orakzai Agency.
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May - 2 
Three Policemen were injured when unidentified militants opened fire at a Police checkpost in Hanjarwal Police Station area in Marghazar Colony in Lahore on May 2, reports Daily Times. Four motorcyclists opened fire at the checkpoint when the Policem
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Three Policemen were injured when unidentified militants opened fire at a Police checkpost in Hanjarwal Police Station area in Marghazar Colony in Lahore on May 2, reports Daily Times. Four motorcyclists opened fire at the checkpoint when the Policemen were having dinner. Two constables, Tahir Siddique and Ali Sher, along with a volunteer were injured in the attack.
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May - 2 
Nepal Army (NA) expressed its serious concern over the detention of its personnel by Unified CPN-Maoist from Kathmandu over, what it called false charges of spying. The NA urged the Maoists not to take its patience and restraint for weakness.
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Nepal Army (NA) expressed its serious concern over the detention of its personnel by Unified CPN-Maoist from Kathmandu over, what it called false charges of spying. The NA urged the Maoists not to take its patience and restraint for weakness.
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May - 2 
The Cadres of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) abducted retired corporal Resham Hamal and soldier (in-service) Dev Bahadur Bista on May 2 from Sundhara of Tanahu District accusing them of spying, reports Kantipuronline. Th
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The Cadres of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) abducted retired corporal Resham Hamal and soldier (in-service) Dev Bahadur Bista on May 2 from Sundhara of Tanahu District accusing them of spying, reports Kantipuronline. The duo was later handed over to the Police. They had also abducted soldier Ram Kumar Khadka on April 30 accusing him of being a sleuth.
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May - 2 
the Unified CPN-Maoist marked the end the first day of their nationwide indefinite general strike in taking out a torch rally at various places in Kathmandu. Normal life in the valley was affected through out the day as market places remained shut an
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the Unified CPN-Maoist marked the end the first day of their nationwide indefinite general strike in taking out a torch rally at various places in Kathmandu. Normal life in the valley was affected through out the day as market places remained shut and vehicles remained off the road. However, no instances of clashes and vandalisations were reported.
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May - 2 
Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai accused the present coalition Government of being major hindrance to the constitution drafting and peace process and said that his party will not call off its street protest until its demands are ful
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Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai accused the present coalition Government of being major hindrance to the constitution drafting and peace process and said that his party will not call off its street protest until its demands are fulfilled.
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May - 2 
The Government would investigate if the chief investigator of the agency probing war crimes had been a member of Islami Chhatra Sangha, pre-independence student wing of JeI. Home Minister Sahara Khatun called chief investigator Abdul Matin to her min
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The Government would investigate if the chief investigator of the agency probing war crimes had been a member of Islami Chhatra Sangha, pre-independence student wing of JeI. Home Minister Sahara Khatun called chief investigator Abdul Matin to her ministry to explain the allegation of his past affiliation with an organisation widely accused of crimes against humanity during the Liberation War.
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May - 2 
Three separate cases have been filed against 23 people in Kishoreganj and Bagerhat Districts on charge of war crimes in 1971. A case was filed with Kishoreganj court on May 2 against a former Army Captain Mohammud Nasir (60) on charge of killing duri
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Three separate cases have been filed against 23 people in Kishoreganj and Bagerhat Districts on charge of war crimes in 1971. A case was filed with Kishoreganj court on May 2 against a former Army Captain Mohammud Nasir (60) on charge of killing during liberation war.
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May - 2 
De-mining groups also recovered 130 anti-personnel mines from Velarsinnakulam, Palampiddi, Periyapandivirichchan, Nochchikulam and Kilinochchi areas on the same day.
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De-mining groups also recovered 130 anti-personnel mines from Velarsinnakulam, Palampiddi, Periyapandivirichchan, Nochchikulam and Kilinochchi areas on the same day.
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May - 2 
Troops during search and clear operations in Kanagarayankulam and Kilinochchi areas of Wanni on May 2 recovered one Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), one round of 130-mm artillery ammunition, two 60-mm mortar bombs and four 81-mm mortar bombs, according to
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Troops during search and clear operations in Kanagarayankulam and Kilinochchi areas of Wanni on May 2 recovered one Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), one round of 130-mm artillery ammunition, two 60-mm mortar bombs and four 81-mm mortar bombs, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 3 
A cadre belonging to General Secretary faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Jacob Haokip, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in Chandel District on May 3, reports Imphal Free Press. Two 1- com batt
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A cadre belonging to General Secretary faction of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Jacob Haokip, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel in Chandel District on May 3, reports Imphal Free Press. Two 1- com battery chargers, one battery for I-com Radio set, one whip antenna, one telescopic antenna and three accessories for antennas were recovered from his possession. He was subsequently handed over to the Imphal West District Police.
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May - 3 
A patrol party of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Police came under fire from militants in the forests of Dogripora in the Zachaldara area of Kupwara District in the night of May 3. The Police personnel retaliated by firing towards the position of
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A patrol party of Special Operations Group (SOG) of Police came under fire from militants in the forests of Dogripora in the Zachaldara area of Kupwara District in the night of May 3. The Police personnel retaliated by firing towards the position of the militants. However, the militants managed to escape. No one was injured in the brief exchange of firing.
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May - 3 
A special sessions court in Mumbai on May 3 pronounced Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), guilty of waging war against India, after a 271-
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A special sessions court in Mumbai on May 3 pronounced Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11), guilty of waging war against India, after a 271-day trial, reports The Hindu. The 1,522-page judgment convicted Kasab of conspiring to wage war, along with nine other terrorists and 20 co-conspirators in Pakistan, and of murder and abetment to murder, among other offences. Among the 20 wanted accused indicted by the court are LeT Chief Muhammad Hafeez Saeed and other operatives Zaki-Ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Zarar Shah and Abu Hamza. The arguments for the quantum of sentence will begin on April 4 (today). Special sessions judge M.L. Tahaliyani at the Arthur Road jail court in Mumbai acquitted the other two accused, Indians, Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed, of “all the charges framed against them.” The two had been accused of making and conveying maps of target locations in Mumbai. The court said: “The preparations made for the attacks by Kasab and nine other attackers, and the co-conspirators, the training imparted to the gunmen, the arms and ammunition involved and the quantity of cartridges reached proved beyond reasonable doubt that this was not a simple case of murder but an offence punishable under Section 121 of the Indian Penal Code [IPC].”
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May - 3 
Another PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Shijang Nala on track leading to Border pillar No.54 on the same day.
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Another PREPAK cadre was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Shijang Nala on track leading to Border pillar No.54 on the same day.
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May - 3 
Army has launched an extensive drive to locate the hideouts of criminals who masquerade as militants and indulge in extortion and abduction in Hailakandi District. During the past 10 days, a Khasi landowner was abducted and threat letters were dispat
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Army has launched an extensive drive to locate the hideouts of criminals who masquerade as militants and indulge in extortion and abduction in Hailakandi District. During the past 10 days, a Khasi landowner was abducted and threat letters were dispatched to a large number of rich farmers, shopkeepers and schoolteachers. The activity of the armed criminals have recently gathered momentum in the District with at least three groups — the United Democratic Liberation Front-Barak (UDLF-B), Atabur Bahini and United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) engaged in the anti-social activities. These militant groups continue their extortion and abduction drives even after the surrender of one militant gang led by Pauchau Ram Reang two years back and capture of Dhanyaram Reang, a self-styled leader of the UDLA, in July 2009 at Hailakandi’s border with Mizoram. The present groups operating in the south Hailakandi areas comprise young Reangs and a section of Bengali Muslims. The official sources in Hailakandi admit that a sense of apprehension prevails among the people in Hailakandi area despite the presence of the Army, which was deployed recently.
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May - 3 
Army trooper was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by suspected militants near Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on May 3. Police said militants had planted two IEDs near a Forward Defence Location in the Kanga Na
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Army trooper was injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast triggered by suspected militants near Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District on May 3. Police said militants had planted two IEDs near a Forward Defence Location in the Kanga Nallah area. Though no one was injured in the first blast at 0930 hours, the explosion at 1100 hours left one trooper injured. The IEDs were triggered through remote control, Police said.
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May - 3 
Around 150 cadres are believed to be with Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Source said, “Daimary is to NDFB just as Barua is to ULFA... those who have joined the outfit have been inspired by Daimary, not the
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Around 150 cadres are believed to be with Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). Source said, “Daimary is to NDFB just as Barua is to ULFA... those who have joined the outfit have been inspired by Daimary, not the other leaders. So his future moves would be crucial for finding a solution.” The Government plans to get him to the negotiating table. Source further said, “Sooner or later we need him to join the ongoing peace process between the Centre and the NDFB to bring permanent peace in the state in general, and in Bodo belt in particular.” Source added, “Though the Centre has already begun a dialogue with a faction of the NDFB, any talks without the Daimary faction is unlikely to ensure lasting peace, as a section of armed NDFB cadres are under his control and they still have a nuisance value.”
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May - 3 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 3 said that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were in touch with their contacts in the State and were trying to set up base in some backward areas, according to Telegraph. “To thwart such attempts by
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 3 said that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were in touch with their contacts in the State and were trying to set up base in some backward areas, according to Telegraph. “To thwart such attempts by Maoists, we are taking steps to develop the backward, especially border areas.” He added that funds will be allotted for building infrastructure in these areas.
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May - 3 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 3 warned that NDFB and ULFA cadres were looking to carry out subversive activities jointly in the State, including the capital city. His comments came hours after the anti-talks group of the NDFB vowed to conti
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi on May 3 warned that NDFB and ULFA cadres were looking to carry out subversive activities jointly in the State, including the capital city. His comments came hours after the anti-talks group of the NDFB vowed to continue its struggle for the legitimate rights of the Bodo people. An emailed statement from B. Ohnjalu of the NDFB ‘publicity cell’ to the media on May 2 stated that “the arrest of NDFB chief is unfortunate but the fight against India to liberate the Bodo people will continue.” The statement also threatened that the Assam government would “get a better answer in the days to come if it does not hold talks with the NDFB.”
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May - 3 
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the Ranjan Daimary was responsible for over 90 deaths during the October 30, 2008 serial blasts in the State, reports Assam Tribune. He said, “The arrest of Ranjan Daimary has definitely been a prized catch, as
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Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said the Ranjan Daimary was responsible for over 90 deaths during the October 30, 2008 serial blasts in the State, reports Assam Tribune. He said, “The arrest of Ranjan Daimary has definitely been a prized catch, as he was the most wanted ultra leader along with ULFA [United Liberation Front of Asom] ‘c-in-c’ Paresh Baruah. We have evidence that Daimary was responsible for over 90 deaths in the October 30 serial blasts.”
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May - 3 
At least seven loaded trucks coming towards Manipur were set ablaze by unidentified militants at a place between Khuzama and Soma under Khuzama Police Station in Kohima District in the night of May 3, reports Imphal Free Press. Drivers and handymen o
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At least seven loaded trucks coming towards Manipur were set ablaze by unidentified militants at a place between Khuzama and Soma under Khuzama Police Station in Kohima District in the night of May 3, reports Imphal Free Press. Drivers and handymen of the trucks were also assaulted. Sources said that around 200 loaded trucks left Kohima on the way to Manipur, but some of the trucks were stopped between Khuzama and Soma village.
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May - 3 
Expressing concern over the activities of the Manipur-based militant outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the case of the two recently-arres
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Expressing concern over the activities of the Manipur-based militant outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF) and Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the State, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said that the case of the two recently-arrested UNLF leaders would be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Tarun Gogoi condemned the ULFA for being ‘insincere’ about the proposed talks by adamantly insisting on ‘sovereignty’ as the issue, saying that no dialogue was possible under the circumstances as sovereignty was ‘non-negotiable’. Gogoi was also critical of the intellectuals who had been urging the Government to be flexible on the sovereignty issue. Gogoi said that the ULFA was not a revolutionary group as its leaders maintained a lavish lifestyle in foreign countries at the expense of their cadres. He further added that while some camps of the ULFA and other militant groups still existed in Bangladesh, the country was extending full cooperation to India in flushing out the militants.
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May - 3 
Four troopers of the Bihar Military Police (BMP) were killed and another was seriously injured when cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire on a Police patrol at Tandawa Bazaar area in Nabinagar block of Aurangabad Dist
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Four troopers of the Bihar Military Police (BMP) were killed and another was seriously injured when cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) opened fire on a Police patrol at Tandawa Bazaar area in Nabinagar block of Aurangabad District on May 3, reported PTI. The Maoists also decamped with five rifles and several rounds of ammunition from them.
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May - 3 
India is trying to defame the Kashmiri freedom movement by unjustifiably naming Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rahman Lakhvi in the Mumbai attacks case, spokesman of the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Yahya Mujahi
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India is trying to defame the Kashmiri freedom movement by unjustifiably naming Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rahman Lakhvi in the Mumbai attacks case, spokesman of the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Yahya Mujahid said on May 3 in response to an Indian court’s verdict against Ajmal Kasab, the alleged lone surviving militant involved in the Mumbai attacks, reports Daily Times. “Right after the Mumbai attacks, Saeed categorically denied any involvement of his organisation in a press conference held the next day,” he said. Yahya said the Attorney General of Pakistan, Advocate General of Punjab and other Government law officials had put forth all available evidence before the Lahore High Court on the matter. “After careful review and diligent hearings, a full bench of the LHC decided that all the accusations against Saeed were baseless,” Yahya added.
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May - 3 
Maharashtra Government would challenge the acquittal of Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed from the 26/11 case. Hours after the special court pronounced its verdict, State Home Minister R. R. Patil said that the Government will study on what grounds t
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Maharashtra Government would challenge the acquittal of Fahim Ansari and Sabahuddin Ahmed from the 26/11 case. Hours after the special court pronounced its verdict, State Home Minister R. R. Patil said that the Government will study on what grounds the duo was granted the benefit of doubt. "We will seek opinion of the law and judiciary department before deciding on the future course of action, including challenging the verdict in a higher court."
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May - 3 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) questioned the Union Government’s ‘flip-flop’ stand in connection with the visit of the outfit's ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah to his birth place in Ukhrul District. "The National
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) questioned the Union Government’s ‘flip-flop’ stand in connection with the visit of the outfit's ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah to his birth place in Ukhrul District. "The National Socialist council of Nagalim in its joint meeting of the Cabinet and Steering Committee has taken serious note of the decision taken by the Manipur State Government Cabinet to prevent the visit of our General Secretary, Th. Muivah, to his birth place in Ukhrul. We consider this move as an affront to the inherent rights of the Nagas. The decision of the State Cabinet is deemed to be calculated and defy the initiative of the government of India (GOI) and the NSCN to resolve the more than six decades of Indo-Naga conflict through peaceful political negotiation," the statement of the NSCN-IM said.
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May - 3 
NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary on May 3 confessed that the October 30 serial explosions in Assam that killed 100 people and wounded around 800 were carried out under his express instructions. He made this revelation before Police interrogators at the Ass
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NDFB leader Ranjan Daimary on May 3 confessed that the October 30 serial explosions in Assam that killed 100 people and wounded around 800 were carried out under his express instructions. He made this revelation before Police interrogators at the Assam Police Special Branch Headquarters. Daimary said, “I never thought the magnitude of the bombings would be so devastating. I regret and repent now for that horrific wave of bombings,” to Police interrogators. Daimary further said, “We triggered the blasts to make our presence felt and to show our strength to the Central Government”. The NDFB leader said that they never thought their plan of triggering nine near simultaneous explosions would materialize. “It was because of inefficiency on the part of the police that we succeeded in our plans,” Daimary added. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) that probed the serial bombings named Daimary and 18 other NDFB militants as the main accused in the bombings.
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May - 3 
One alleged militant sympathizer, identified as Mohammed Hanif Kathasoo, was arrested from his residence at Thathri in the Doda District on May 3. Official sources said he was closely associated with LeT ‘commanders’ Abu Anas and Abu Azan and was pro
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One alleged militant sympathizer, identified as Mohammed Hanif Kathasoo, was arrested from his residence at Thathri in the Doda District on May 3. Official sources said he was closely associated with LeT ‘commanders’ Abu Anas and Abu Azan and was providing food, SIM cards, mobile phones to them besides information about the Security Forces’ movement.
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May - 3 
Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from village Pithgaon in the Navapachi area of Marwah in the Kishtwar District. The arrestees were identified as Ghulam Nabi Bhat, Nazir Ahmed and Farooq Ahmed Sheikh. Po
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Police arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) from village Pithgaon in the Navapachi area of Marwah in the Kishtwar District. The arrestees were identified as Ghulam Nabi Bhat, Nazir Ahmed and Farooq Ahmed Sheikh. Police said the OGWs were working for HM’s ‘district commander’ Sajjar Hussain alias Rezwan.
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May - 3 
Polling to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) ended peacefully on May 3 with more than 80 percent turnout.
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Polling to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) ended peacefully on May 3 with more than 80 percent turnout.
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May - 3 
Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), asked the non-local working class in Manipur to join the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF), political wing of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), asked the non-local working class in Manipur to join the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist).
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May - 3 
Security agencies have received information that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have sneaked into Chhattisgarh from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa and they are planning a bigger strike than the Tarmetola ambush in Dan
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Security agencies have received information that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres have sneaked into Chhattisgarh from Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa and they are planning a bigger strike than the Tarmetola ambush in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh when 76 troopers were killed. Sources in Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra said that a large group of Maoists has shifted from Sironcha in Maharashtra to Chhattisgarh. “The Maoists seem to be testing us. This may be also a plan to divert attention or try to draw the security personnel out of their secured places. We feel that something is being planned on a large scale,” said a senior security official on the condition of anonymity.
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May - 3 
The bomb blasts carried out at the Ajmer (Rajasthan) Dargah (Snfi Shrine), the Mecca Masjid (Andhra Pradesh) and Malegaon (Maharashtra) are linked, with the self-styled right-wing group, Abhinav Bharat, believed to be behind them, the Central Bureau
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The bomb blasts carried out at the Ajmer (Rajasthan) Dargah (Snfi Shrine), the Mecca Masjid (Andhra Pradesh) and Malegaon (Maharashtra) are linked, with the self-styled right-wing group, Abhinav Bharat, believed to be behind them, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said on May 3, reports The Hindu. “Yes, there is a link between the Ajmer blast and the Mecca Masjid blast [in Hyderabad],” CBI Director Ashwani Kumar said when asked about the ongoing investigation into the Ajmer blasts and the new facts that have emerged since the arrest of three persons owing allegiance to radical right-wing outfits.
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May - 3 
The Hyderabad Police on May 3 neutralised a sleeper cell of the Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) by arresting its operative Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq, reports The Hindu. The 34-year-old accused turned out to be the man who lobbed a grenade inside Odeon theatre at RTC
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The Hyderabad Police on May 3 neutralised a sleeper cell of the Laskhar-e-Toiba (LeT) by arresting its operative Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq, reports The Hindu. The 34-year-old accused turned out to be the man who lobbed a grenade inside Odeon theatre at RTC crossroads in 2006, Hyderabad Police Commissioner A.K. Khan said. Haq became passive soon after carrying out that grenade attack and continued to live in Hyderabad though he met his handlers now and then. In a joint operation with Counter Intelligence wing, the city Police arrested Haq, a resident of Edibazar of Bhavaninagar in old city. A Chinese made 7.4 pistol with six rounds and two Chinese made grenades were seized from him. Directed by his handlers to cause ‘maximum damage’ in the city, Haq was looking out for targets when city Police were alerted by central intelligence agencies, Khan said.
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May - 3 
The Karnataka Government has identified 12 villages in Dakshina Kannada District as Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) affected in the context of the gram panchayat (village level local self Government institution) elections on May 12, reported The Hindu. A
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The Karnataka Government has identified 12 villages in Dakshina Kannada District as Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) affected in the context of the gram panchayat (village level local self Government institution) elections on May 12, reported The Hindu. Additional Superintendent of Police R. Ramesh named the Naxal-affected villages as Lyla, Nada, Navoor, Malanthike, Mittabagilu, Kavanalu, Shirlalu, Naravi, Kuthanoor, Sulakeri, Navara and Sulakeri Mogru.
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May - 3 
The Naga Hoho, the apex tribal council, on May 3 served an ‘ultimatum’ to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: "The proposed visit of Mr. Muivah to his native village is for making peace and not for waging war with any community or state. It is the birthri
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The Naga Hoho, the apex tribal council, on May 3 served an ‘ultimatum’ to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh: "The proposed visit of Mr. Muivah to his native village is for making peace and not for waging war with any community or state. It is the birthright of every person to visit the place of his birth. Mr. Muivah will be visiting his native village to meet his villagers, relatives and to promote peace in the region", reports Imphal Free Press. The Naga Hoho also said that if the visit of Muivah is not allowed to be taken up by the Manipur State Government, "it is our decision" that the Manipur State Government will be solely responsible for any consequences arising out of the situation.
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May - 3 
The Supreme Court, accepting a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on May 3 transferred the murder trial involving National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Hopeson Ningshen, from Manipur to New Delhi, to pre
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The Supreme Court, accepting a plea by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), on May 3 transferred the murder trial involving National Socialist Council of Nagaland -Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Hopeson Ningshen, from Manipur to New Delhi, to prevent possible ethnic backlash or threat to the accused, according to Nagaland Page. Nignshen was charged with the killing of three Government officers, Thingnam Kishan Singh, Sh. Y. Token Singh and Sh. A. Rajen Sharma belonging to the Meitie community on February 17, 2009, in Senapati District.
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May - 3 
The Union Government on May 3 extended the cease-fire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) for another year till April 28, 2011.
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The Union Government on May 3 extended the cease-fire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang (NSCN-K) for another year till April 28, 2011.
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May - 3 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 3 said that the conviction of Pakistani terrorist Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab and the acquittal of two persons in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack (also known as 26/11) case showed India is governe
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 3 said that the conviction of Pakistani terrorist Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab and the acquittal of two persons in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack (also known as 26/11) case showed India is governed by rule of law and it also sent a strong message to Pakistan that it should not export terror, reports The Hindu. “The court has convicted certain accused. It has also acquitted two accused. That shows the independence, fearlessness and integrity of the court,'' the Union Minister said. Chidambaram said it was an open trial in accordance with the law and full opportunities were given to the accused to defend themselves. “I am satisfied that within a year we have been able to bring a verdict of conviction of a large number of accused in perhaps a very complex trial. The trial underlines the fact that India is a country governed by rule of law. A criminal trial can only proceed step by step and within a year, the prosecution has been able to get conviction,” Chidambaram added. On the message to Pakistan, he said the judgment “is a message to Pakistan that they should not export terror to India. If they do and if the terrorists are apprehended, we will be able to bring them to justice and give them exemplary punishment.” Chidambaram complimented the investigating agencies and prosecution for marshalling evidence that proved beyond doubt the terror crimes and killings.
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May - 3 
A United States estimates show Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) drone strikes in Pakistan’s tribal areas over the last two years have killed more than 500 militants — a fraction of whom are considered top-tier leaders — and fewer than 30 civilians,
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A United States estimates show Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) drone strikes in Pakistan’s tribal areas over the last two years have killed more than 500 militants — a fraction of whom are considered top-tier leaders — and fewer than 30 civilians, US officials said on May 3, according to Daily Times. The number of so-called combatant and non-combatant casualties in the US Government tally is sharply lower than some Pakistani press accounts, which have estimated civilian deaths alone at more than 600. Disclosing a partial tally of drone strikes since the summer of 2008, when the programme was ramped up under former president George W Bush, could help the US intelligence community counter protests from Pakistan and human rights groups about the civilian death toll. Tallies by Reuters and other organizations suggest the death toll since mid-2008 was significantly higher than 500. A Reuter’s count showed nearly 850 people killed in at least 110 strikes since 2008. Of those killed by the drones, roughly 14 are considered by experts to be top-tier leaders of al Qaeda, the Taliban (TTP) or other militant groups, while another two dozen are deemed high-to-mid level leaders. “Just because they’re not big names doesn’t mean they don’t kill. They do,” the US counter-terrorism official said adding that the CIA strikes were not “random” and were based on “information and observation, gathered over time”.
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May - 3 
An Internet video purportedly from Pakistani Taliban group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for the car bomb attempt in Times Square in New York, the US monitoring service SITE said on May 3, according Dawn. Posted on YouTube
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An Internet video purportedly from Pakistani Taliban group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed responsibility for the car bomb attempt in Times Square in New York, the US monitoring service SITE said on May 3, according Dawn. Posted on YouTube, the video said the attempted bombing was in revenge for the recent killing of two top al-Qaeda leaders in Iraq, US drone strikes in Pakistan and US treatment of a Pakistani neuroscientist, Aafia Siddiqui, SITE said. “Congratulations to the Muslim Ummah (world) on the jaw-breaking blow to Satan's USA. We, Tehreek-e-Taliban, with all the Pride and Bravery, TAKE full responsibility for the RECENT ATTACK IN THE USA,” an English message on the video said. The group said the attempted attack was to avenge the killings of Abu Omar al-Baghdadi and Abu Ayub al-Masri, the top two leaders of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, in an air and ground assault in April near the city of Tikrit, SITE added. It also said it was in revenge for “the recent rain of drone attacks in the tribal areas and the abduction, torture and humiliation of our most respected & innocent sister Dr. Aafia Siddiqui.”
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May - 3 
At least 13 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants and two troopers were killed during clashes in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) while gunship helicopters fired heavy artillery at militant hideouts in Bajaur
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At least 13 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants and two troopers were killed during clashes in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) while gunship helicopters fired heavy artillery at militant hideouts in Bajaur Agency, killing another 18 Taliban (TTP) militants on May 3, according to Daily Times. Officials said that the Taliban (TTP) attacked a check-post in Qamber Khawas village in the Lower Orakzai Agency. The Security Forces (SFs) retaliated and killed 13 militants. Two SFs were also killed.
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May - 3 
Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the Government and people of Pakistan were committed to continue fighting against militancy and terrorism until its total defeat, reports The News. The democratic Government in Pakistan has bee
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Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that the Government and people of Pakistan were committed to continue fighting against militancy and terrorism until its total defeat, reports The News. The democratic Government in Pakistan has been able to build a national consensus against terrorism, he said and added that it was impossible to win against violent extremism without public support, which has been crucial in successes against terrorists in Malakand and FATA.
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May - 3 
India is trying to defame the Kashmiri freedom movement by unjustifiably naming Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rahman Lakhvi in the Mumbai attacks case, spokesman of the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Yahya Mujahi
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India is trying to defame the Kashmiri freedom movement by unjustifiably naming Hafiz Saeed and Zakiur Rahman Lakhvi in the Mumbai attacks case, spokesman of the Jama’at-ud-Da’awa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), Yahya Mujahid said on May 3 in response to an Indian court’s verdict against Ajmal Kasab, the alleged lone surviving militant involved in the Mumbai attacks, reports Daily Times. “Right after the Mumbai attacks, Saeed categorically denied any involvement of his organisation in a press conference held the next day,” he said. Yahya said the Attorney General of Pakistan, Advocate General of Punjab and other Government law officials had put forth all available evidence before the Lahore High Court on the matter. “After careful review and diligent hearings, a full bench of the LHC decided that all the accusations against Saeed were baseless,” Yahya added.
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May - 3 
Pakistan’s economic challenges are directly linked to the war on terror, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on May 3 and called on the US Congress to facilitate his country in addressing the root cause of terror, according to Daily Times. Gilani
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Pakistan’s economic challenges are directly linked to the war on terror, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on May 3 and called on the US Congress to facilitate his country in addressing the root cause of terror, according to Daily Times. Gilani made the comments while addressing a delegation of members of the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, – led by its chairman, Howard L Berman – who called on him at Prime Minister’s House. The Prime Minister said Pakistan had remained steadfast in fighting terrorism, and the country’s Armed Forces had achieved remarkable successes in the process. He said his Government now wanted to focus on the economic development of areas cleared of militants and the entire country. He said Pakistan, therefore, wanted “friendly countries such as the US” to help in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other international financial institutions, to provide relief to the masses.
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May - 3 
Police arrested key Swat Taliban (TTP) ‘commander’ Sher Afzal from the Baidar area of Matta tehsil and recovered weapons from him.
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Police arrested key Swat Taliban (TTP) ‘commander’ Sher Afzal from the Baidar area of Matta tehsil and recovered weapons from him.
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May - 3 
SFs backed by gunship helicopters bombed militant hideouts in Ghundo village of Khar tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency, killing 18 Taliban (TTP) militants, including an important ‘commander’ Parvez, and injuring two others. Two troopers were als
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SFs backed by gunship helicopters bombed militant hideouts in Ghundo village of Khar tehsil (revenue unit) of Bajaur Agency, killing 18 Taliban (TTP) militants, including an important ‘commander’ Parvez, and injuring two others. Two troopers were also injured in the crackdown, according to AFP. Four Taliban hideouts were completely destroyed by the heavy artillery shelling. The local residents expressed their jubilation over the death of Taliban ‘commander’ Parvez by firing in the air and distributing sweets.
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May - 3 
SFs issued a three-day deadline to the Swat Taliban (TTP) to voluntarily surrender by May 5 (Wednesday), otherwise their houses will be destroyed and their relatives will be expelled from the Malakand division. The SFs issued the warning to Taliban (
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SFs issued a three-day deadline to the Swat Taliban (TTP) to voluntarily surrender by May 5 (Wednesday), otherwise their houses will be destroyed and their relatives will be expelled from the Malakand division. The SFs issued the warning to Taliban (TTP) ‘commanders’ in announcements made through mosques across the District. The SFs also put up posters, bearing the names of the Taliban (TTP) ‘commanders’ warned to lay down their arms, at all important squares and busy roads of the District.
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May - 3 
The ‘commander-in-chief’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Hakimullah Mehsud has appeared in a new video issued months after his reported death, vowing revenge attacks on the United States, US monitoring groups SITE said on May 3, reports Dawn. Meh
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The ‘commander-in-chief’ of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Hakimullah Mehsud has appeared in a new video issued months after his reported death, vowing revenge attacks on the United States, US monitoring groups SITE said on May 3, reports Dawn. Mehsud threatened to retaliate against the United States within a month for the killing of al-Qaeda militant leaders, in the nine-minute video allegedly made on April 4, after his supposed death on January 14. “The time is very near when our fedayeen (suicide bomber) will attack the American States in the major cities,” said Mehsud, who was seen flanked by two armed and masked men in the video released by the SITE and Intelcenter monitoring groups. The man who took over leadership of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan group in August 2009, poured scorn on reports of his death, describing them as an “open lie and propaganda by the kuffar (non-believers)”. “InshaAllah (God willing) very soon in some days or a month's time, the Muslim Ummah (world) will see the fruits of most successful attacks of our fedayeen in USA,” Mehsud said. Intelcenter, a US-based group that monitors extremist websites, said its analysis indicated that the video was “credible” and that it had been issued by the TTP's media arm Umar Studio.
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May - 3 
The Balochistan Police on May 3 said that sectarian and ethnic targeted killings in Balochistan have claimed 87 lives and injured 303 people in 168 incidents so far in 2010, reports Daily Times. Hundreds of people have died since Baloch militants ros
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The Balochistan Police on May 3 said that sectarian and ethnic targeted killings in Balochistan have claimed 87 lives and injured 303 people in 168 incidents so far in 2010, reports Daily Times. Hundreds of people have died since Baloch militants rose up in 2004 demanding independence and control of profits from natural resources in their region.
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May - 3 
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) ‘chief’ Maulana Sami ul Haq on May 3 offered to mediate between the Government and the Taliban (TTP), reports Daily Times. Addressing a press conference after administrating oath to the party’s newly-elected Pesh
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The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Sami (JUI-S) ‘chief’ Maulana Sami ul Haq on May 3 offered to mediate between the Government and the Taliban (TTP), reports Daily Times. Addressing a press conference after administrating oath to the party’s newly-elected Peshawar District cabinet at the Peshawar Press Club, the JUI-S urged the Government to initiate dialogue with the Taliban (TTP), as military operation was not a solution to any problem. Sami said the US and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai were in favour of dialogue but the Government was hesitant and was using force that could not bring peace to the troubled region. “Despite repeated calls, the Government is unmoved and using the military option and bombing its own citizens,” he added.
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May - 3 
Two Taliban (TTP) militants were killed during clashes with Security Forces (SFs) at the Manja area in Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 3.
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Two Taliban (TTP) militants were killed during clashes with Security Forces (SFs) at the Manja area in Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 3.
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May - 3 
United States (US) missiles fired from drone killed four suspected Taliban (TTP) militant in North Waziristan. The three missiles were fired minutes apart at a moving vehicle in the Marsi Khel area. The attack came just hours after TTP ‘chief’ Hakeem
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United States (US) missiles fired from drone killed four suspected Taliban (TTP) militant in North Waziristan. The three missiles were fired minutes apart at a moving vehicle in the Marsi Khel area. The attack came just hours after TTP ‘chief’ Hakeemullah Mehsud vowed to attack US cities in two purported new videos released on May 3.
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May - 3 
A meeting of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Nepali Congress (NC) ended inconclusively. Leaders told that a consensus could not be forged due to differences on the issue of army integration.
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A meeting of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) and Nepali Congress (NC) ended inconclusively. Leaders told that a consensus could not be forged due to differences on the issue of army integration.
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May - 3 
The cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) clashed with the Police in Kathmandu during the second day of the Maoists’ indefinite nationwide strike on May 3, reports Himalayan Times. The clash ensued after the agita
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The cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) clashed with the Police in Kathmandu during the second day of the Maoists’ indefinite nationwide strike on May 3, reports Himalayan Times. The clash ensued after the agitating Maoist activists vandalised a motor cycle at Samakhus for defying the strike. No injuries or other physical damages have been reported as yet.
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May - 3 
The meeting of ten ruling parties held at the Prime Ministerial residence at Baluwatar, Kathmandu urged the Government to continue, saying the change of guard through the force of street protest would not be possible.
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The meeting of ten ruling parties held at the Prime Ministerial residence at Baluwatar, Kathmandu urged the Government to continue, saying the change of guard through the force of street protest would not be possible.
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May - 3 
Police arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, A.T.M. Ali (50) and his son Jamal Uddin (26), at Shafikpur of Raninagar sub-district of Naogaon District on May 3, reports Daily Star. They were close associates of Siddique ul-Isl
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Police arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants, A.T.M. Ali (50) and his son Jamal Uddin (26), at Shafikpur of Raninagar sub-district of Naogaon District on May 3, reports Daily Star. They were close associates of Siddique ul-Islam alias Bangla Bhai.
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May - 3 
Trial of 75 accused Bangladesh Rifle (BDR) soldiers of 9 Rifle Battalion resumed after it was adjourned on February 18 at special Court-4 at the BDR sector headquarters in Rangamati District. Twelve witnesses, including eleven civilian, gave their de
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Trial of 75 accused Bangladesh Rifle (BDR) soldiers of 9 Rifle Battalion resumed after it was adjourned on February 18 at special Court-4 at the BDR sector headquarters in Rangamati District. Twelve witnesses, including eleven civilian, gave their depositions against all the accused before the three-member makeshift special Court.
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May - 3 
De-mining groups also recovered 161 anti-personnel mines and one Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) from Velarsinnakulam, Nadunkerni, Periyapandivirichchan, Tambanaikulam, Nochchikulam, Vilattikulam and Narikkulam areas on the same day.
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De-mining groups also recovered 161 anti-personnel mines and one Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) from Velarsinnakulam, Nadunkerni, Periyapandivirichchan, Tambanaikulam, Nochchikulam, Vilattikulam and Narikkulam areas on the same day.
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May - 3 
Troops during search and clear operations in Sirippiddy, Ninthavil, Iranamadu, Kalamadukulam, Mutaliyarkulam, Kumulamunai, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Iranapalai and Padaviya areas of Wanni on May 3 recovered 155 60-mm mortar bombs, 53 anti-personnel mines
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Troops during search and clear operations in Sirippiddy, Ninthavil, Iranamadu, Kalamadukulam, Mutaliyarkulam, Kumulamunai, Puthukkudiyiruppu, Iranapalai and Padaviya areas of Wanni on May 3 recovered 155 60-mm mortar bombs, 53 anti-personnel mines, two thermobaric weapons, 400 rounds of General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) ammunition, 30 claymore mines, 62 hand grenades, 250 rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition, 800 rounds of 7.62 x 54 mm ammunition, 4000 rounds of 7.62 x 38 mm ammunition, two T-56 butts, five T-56 returning springs, two T-56 receiving covers, two T-56 bolts, one MPMG butt part, two Light Machine Gun (LMG) returning springs, three LMG body parts, four 2.7 mm barrel parts, one browning-type weapon body, two 12.7 x 54 mm gas tubes, 36 81-mm mortar bombs, 100 60-mm mortar fuses, one 130 mm mortar bomb, five Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), six 40 mm mortar bombs, 100 05 x 45-mm ammunition, one 0.22 weapon, one suicide jacket, eight gun silencer parts, 21 detonator codes, 142 electric detonators, 1 kilograms of explosives, 300 and one rounds of T-56 ammunition and four T-56 magazines, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 4 
A cadre belonging to the Nando group of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Hidangmayum Monoranjan alias Yaiphaba (21), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the gate of GM hall on May 4. He disclosed that he joine
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A cadre belonging to the Nando group of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Hidangmayum Monoranjan alias Yaiphaba (21), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the gate of GM hall on May 4. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in August 2009 through one Wanglen.
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May - 4 
A civilian was injured as militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker in the Hari Singh High Street area of the Srinagar city by hurling a hand grenade on May 4, reported Daily Excelsior. The grenade hit the
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A civilian was injured as militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker in the Hari Singh High Street area of the Srinagar city by hurling a hand grenade on May 4, reported Daily Excelsior. The grenade hit the bunker but the CRPF personnel escaped unhurt. A civilian was, however, injured as he was hit by a splinter of the grenade.
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May - 4 
A tragedy was averted after Security Forces (SFs) intercepted a vehicle at Harathuta under Gossaigaon Police Station of Kokrajhar District on May 4. Sources said that approximately an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing eight kilograms was rec
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A tragedy was averted after Security Forces (SFs) intercepted a vehicle at Harathuta under Gossaigaon Police Station of Kokrajhar District on May 4. Sources said that approximately an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing eight kilograms was recovered from the vehicle. Sources added that the explosive was hidden in a metal box and was electrically fitted and was potential enough to kill many lives if triggered. Subsequently, the bomb was defused on May 5. Two suspects were also detained by the Police.
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An Army Captain was among two Army personnel killed in a gun battle with militants in the Bandipora District on May 5 (today). The gunfight broke out in Chattibandi, 60 kilometres from Srinagar, after army launched a search and cordon operation to fl
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An Army Captain was among two Army personnel killed in a gun battle with militants in the Bandipora District on May 5 (today). The gunfight broke out in Chattibandi, 60 kilometres from Srinagar, after army launched a search and cordon operation to flush out militants, a defence spokesman said. The operation was still continuing when reports last came in. “The encounter started late Tuesday [May 4] evening,” IANS quoted a senior Police Officer as saying. Meanwhile, Jamiat-ul-Mujahideen, a terrorist outfit, has claimed that its militants attacked Security Force (SF) personnel at Lal Chowk, adds Kashmir Times. Its spokesman told Kashmir News Service that the action was in retaliation against the killing of Basharat Saleem, a militant ‘commander’ in Sopore.
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May - 4 
An Army Major and a soldier were killed by militants in the Bandipora District in the night of May 4, reports The Hindu. Defence Ministry spokesman Lt. Col. J. S. Brar said the troops were closing in on Chattibandi village to flush out militants hidi
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An Army Major and a soldier were killed by militants in the Bandipora District in the night of May 4, reports The Hindu. Defence Ministry spokesman Lt. Col. J. S. Brar said the troops were closing in on Chattibandi village to flush out militants hiding in nearby woods. All of a sudden, the militants opened fire, causing injuries to Major Yoginder Rajbar and Sipahi Uttam, both of 7 Gharwal Rifles. They succumbed to their injuries later. An unnamed senior Police officer told The Hindu that the militants escaped from the area. Earlier, quoting Times of India, it was reported that the killed officer was of the Captain rank and the incident had happened in the morning of May 5.
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May - 4 
An uncorroborated intelligence input from Assam Police about groups of al-Qaeda terrorists slipping into India was one of the reasons behind the high alert sounded over the weekend, reports Times of India. The Police was asked to look out for groups
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An uncorroborated intelligence input from Assam Police about groups of al-Qaeda terrorists slipping into India was one of the reasons behind the high alert sounded over the weekend, reports Times of India. The Police was asked to look out for groups of terrorists from the al-Qaeda trying to sneak into the country from the western coast. Though the input was not corroborated, authorities did not want to leave anything to chance at a time when the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and other Pakistan-based terrorist groups sound determined to launch huge attacks on India. At least a couple of inputs from Assam over the past two weeks said about 140 al-Qaeda members may have sneaked into India from the western coast, using Sri Lankan fishing boats.
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May - 4 
Assam Tribune quoting security sources reports that National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was maintaining links with Pakistan. Sources said that at least two batches of NDFB cadres were sent to Pakistan for training with the support of the Int
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Assam Tribune quoting security sources reports that National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was maintaining links with Pakistan. Sources said that at least two batches of NDFB cadres were sent to Pakistan for training with the support of the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI). However, the exact number of militants who received training in Pakistan is yet to be ascertained. The NDFB was also maintaining close ties with different anti-India groups having bases in Bangladesh. According to an assessment by the Security Forces (SFs), at least a hundred trained cadres of the outfit are still in Assam, while, around 50 cadres must be in Bangladesh. Sources further said that the NDFB launched joint operations with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) from time to time, but the outfit also maintained close ties with other groups like National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), United National Liberation Front (UNLF), All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) etc, as well as with some other anti-India groups in the neighbouring country. Sources revealed that under pressure in Bangladesh, anti-talk faction of the NDFB recently established a camp in Myanmar and is located near a camp of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL). Also, sources said that after the arrest of NDFB ‘chief’ Ranjan Daimary, the Government of India provided information about the whereabouts of several other militant leaders in Bangladesh and waiting for the response. Though the arrest of Ranjan Daimary is viewed as a major diplomatic victory for India, the Government will keep mounting diplomatic pressure on Bangladesh to take action against the militants, particularly those belonging to the ULFA and the NDFB, who are still staying in Bangladesh. Sources added that from the security point of view, the arrest of Ranjan Daimary was even more important than the arrests of the leaders of the ULFA.
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May - 4 
Four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from the general area of Phungcham of Ukhrul District on May 4. They were identified as Nausah Sing (23), Bhim Chhetri (23), Rocky (25) and
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Four People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from the general area of Phungcham of Ukhrul District on May 4. They were identified as Nausah Sing (23), Bhim Chhetri (23), Rocky (25) and Premjit Singh. Four live rounds of 9-mm pistol and two live rounds of US carbine were recovered from their possession.
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May - 4 
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), community group of Kuki people in Manipur, sent an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the Kuki people also oppose NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit to Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. It
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Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), community group of Kuki people in Manipur, sent an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying the Kuki people also oppose NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit to Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. It said “His proponents may call him the ‘champion of peace in the South East Asia, but he is a Champion of Peace because he was killing over 900 Kukis, uprooting 350 Kuki Villages and rendering over 1,00,000 Kukis refugees in their own land during the 1990s?.”
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May - 4 
Kuki National Organisation (KNO) criticized the proposed visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to Manipur. “Indeed, it’s astonishing on the part of the government of the day to give
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Kuki National Organisation (KNO) criticized the proposed visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to Manipur. “Indeed, it’s astonishing on the part of the government of the day to give a ‘green signal’ to this ruthless criminal’s visit”, the release further said.
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May - 4 
Navy sources said that it was impossible for such a large number of people to reach Indian shores in foreign fishing vessels. But the Assam police not just repeated their warning, they also gave more details on the al-Qaeda plot, insisting that the
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Navy sources said that it was impossible for such a large number of people to reach Indian shores in foreign fishing vessels. But the Assam police not just repeated their warning, they also gave more details on the al-Qaeda plot, insisting that the terrorists had landed along the Gujarat-Maharashtra coast and dispersed to various parts of India. Some 30 of them were said to have gone to Rajasthan and 14 to Uttar Pradesh. About 15-20 may have gone to Hyderabad and 12 to Maharashtra. Of the remaining, 40 went to southern states and five to the Delhi/Haryana area. A few of them may have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir in encounters in recent days, the Assam Police input said. Sources within the security establishment, however, are doubtful of the claims. There was no corroboration from any other sources, they said. However, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) had issued detailed alerts on April 30 to the affected States, not wanting to take any chances. This is the second time in the past two weeks when the Centre has issued serious terror warnings to several states.
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May - 4 
One more militant sympathiser, identified as Sakir Mohammad, was arrested by the Special Task Force personnel of Doda Police from Gilni Tera Top area of Thathri. The arrest was made following interrogation of Abdul Hanief, an alleged militant sympath
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One more militant sympathiser, identified as Sakir Mohammad, was arrested by the Special Task Force personnel of Doda Police from Gilni Tera Top area of Thathri. The arrest was made following interrogation of Abdul Hanief, an alleged militant sympathizer who was arrested by Police from Kathasoo on May 3. Police said that Hanief had connection with LeT ‘Commanders’ Abu Anas and Abu Maaz operating in the area.
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May - 4 
Ranjan Daimary on May 4 said that he was ready to hold talks with the Government and would do a rethink on the core demand of ‘sovereignty’, reports Telegraph. Daimary has, however, said that outfit’s constitution would have to be amended to remove t
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Ranjan Daimary on May 4 said that he was ready to hold talks with the Government and would do a rethink on the core demand of ‘sovereignty’, reports Telegraph. Daimary has, however, said that outfit’s constitution would have to be amended to remove the ‘sovereignty’ clause before going ahead with the talks.
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May - 4 
Reacting to Daimary’s arrest, the pro-talks faction of the NDFB which is in ceasefire with the Government, said that the development would not have any impact on the ongoing peace initiative between the outfit and New Delhi. The group’s ‘president’ D
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Reacting to Daimary’s arrest, the pro-talks faction of the NDFB which is in ceasefire with the Government, said that the development would not have any impact on the ongoing peace initiative between the outfit and New Delhi. The group’s ‘president’ Dhiren Boro hailed Daimary’s “home-coming” and said the latter should join the pro-talks faction. Other Bodo organisations also expressed hope that Daimary’s arrest would bring a permanent solution to the Bodoland issue.
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May - 4 
Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Mohammad Zia Ul Haq, who was arrested by the Hyderabad Police, was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days on May 4.
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Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, Mohammad Zia Ul Haq, who was arrested by the Hyderabad Police, was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days on May 4.
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May - 4 
The Naga community groups asked Muivah to defer the trip and plan it in a more congenial atmosphere.
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The Naga community groups asked Muivah to defer the trip and plan it in a more congenial atmosphere.
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May - 4 
The steering committee formed by the April 24 Sanmilita Jatio Abhibartan (United National Convention) on May 4 said that the ULFA central committee could only decide whether or not the militant outfit would sit with the Government of India for negoti
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The steering committee formed by the April 24 Sanmilita Jatio Abhibartan (United National Convention) on May 4 said that the ULFA central committee could only decide whether or not the militant outfit would sit with the Government of India for negotiation without its ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua, reported Assam Tribune. Moreover, it is also up to the central committee of the militant outfit to take a decision on whether or not the issue of sovereignty would be there on the agenda of the outfit’s negotiation with the Union Government.
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May - 4 
The weekend alert in Delhi followed the busting of three separate Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) modules over last week across Nepal, Jammu and Kashmir and Hyderabad, reports Economic Times. While the former two modules were specifically tasked to hit crowded
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The weekend alert in Delhi followed the busting of three separate Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) modules over last week across Nepal, Jammu and Kashmir and Hyderabad, reports Economic Times. While the former two modules were specifically tasked to hit crowded places in Delhi and were being directed by a common Pakistan-based handler, the Hyderabad module, led by local LeT operative Zia-ul-Haq, was on a mission to bomb multinational Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu’s HITEC City offices in the Andhra Pradesh’s capital.
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May - 4 
Three armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed on May 4 in two separate gunfights with Security Force personnel in Bastar region, reported IANS. Two Maoists were killed in Narayanpur District in Benur’s forested st
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Three armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were killed on May 4 in two separate gunfights with Security Force personnel in Bastar region, reported IANS. Two Maoists were killed in Narayanpur District in Benur’s forested stretch while third one was killed in Bijapur District. The Maoist killed in Bijapur was later identified as Rattu Ram Korsa,
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Three People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) at Dawki in Jaiñtia Hills District on May 4, when they were trying to infiltrate from Bangladesh, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Nupamcha
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Three People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) at Dawki in Jaiñtia Hills District on May 4, when they were trying to infiltrate from Bangladesh, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Nupamcha Nanda Singh of Pungdongbam in Imphal East District of Manipur, Ananta Singh (37) of Konagoan in Kamalganj District of Bangladesh and Th. Shanti Devi (55) of Jiribam in Imphal East District of Manipur. INR 14,525, one cellular phone, a Mayanmari language note book and a Chinese multi-utility knife were from their possessions. The report adds that various parts of Sylhet District and Chittagong Hill Tracts in Bangladesh bordering Tripura, Mizoram and Meghalaya were places where militants belonging to various outfits in the Northeast had set up their hideouts.
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May - 4 
Three persons were shot dead by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in separate incidents at Lalgarh in West Midnapore District around midnight of May 4, reported NDTV. Bikash Mahato, a local Congress party leader, wa
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Three persons were shot dead by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in separate incidents at Lalgarh in West Midnapore District around midnight of May 4, reported NDTV. Bikash Mahato, a local Congress party leader, was dragged from his home near Jhargram around midnight. His bullet riddled dead body was found in the morning of May 5. Shankar Pal, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), and Haripada Mahato, a Jharkhand Party worker, were also dragged out of their homes around midnight and shot dead.
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May - 4 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram asked the NSCN-IM functionaries to delay the visit of Muivah by a few more days considering the present tense situation in the State.
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram asked the NSCN-IM functionaries to delay the visit of Muivah by a few more days considering the present tense situation in the State.
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May - 4 
A cadre of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) was arrested by the Police on suspicion that he was involved in a bank robbery that took place on April 26 in Gadap town of Karachi. Police also claimed of having defused a bomb found following the information p
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A cadre of the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) was arrested by the Police on suspicion that he was involved in a bank robbery that took place on April 26 in Gadap town of Karachi. Police also claimed of having defused a bomb found following the information provided by three LeJ men who were earlier arrested in the bank heist case.
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May - 4 
An activist of the Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Jahangir Shah, was shot dead in Al Falah Police station area of Karachi on May 4, according to Daily Times. Police officials said the victim was outside his house at the Jamia Millia Road o
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An activist of the Awami National Party (ANP), identified as Jahangir Shah, was shot dead in Al Falah Police station area of Karachi on May 4, according to Daily Times. Police officials said the victim was outside his house at the Jamia Millia Road of Malir township when two men on motorcycles arrived and shot him five times.
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May - 4 
The father of Faisal Shahzad, retired Air vice Marshal Baharul Haq, hurriedly vacated the family home in Phase IV of Hayatabad town in Peshawar. Eyewitnesses said he packed some belongings in a vehicle and left the house along with male and female me
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The father of Faisal Shahzad, retired Air vice Marshal Baharul Haq, hurriedly vacated the family home in Phase IV of Hayatabad town in Peshawar. Eyewitnesses said he packed some belongings in a vehicle and left the house along with male and female members of the family. However, their destination wasn’t known. Air vice Marshal Baharul Haq retired from the Pakistan Air Force some years ago. Major General (retd) Tajul Haq, reported to be his brother, served as the Inspector General of Frontier Corps (IGFC.
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May - 4 
The Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on May 4 reiterated the country’s principled stand aimed at a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people, reports Daily Ti
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The Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on May 4 reiterated the country’s principled stand aimed at a just and peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people, reports Daily Times. Winding up discussion on a motion moved in the National Assembly by Marvi Memon on behalf of Surrayya Ashgar on the Government’s Kashmir policy, the foreign minister said Pakistan would continue to extend moral, political and diplomatic support to the Kashmiri people. Referring to the water dispute with India, Qureshi said the Government was making serious efforts to take up the issue with India at a proper forum and all out efforts would be made to compel India to implement the Indus Basin Water Treaty.
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May - 4 
The intelligence agencies have revealed on May 4 that militants have planned to use explosive-laden vehicles to hit targets in Punjab, reports Daily Times. According to the reports, Suzuki mini vans are likely to be used by militants for carrying out
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The intelligence agencies have revealed on May 4 that militants have planned to use explosive-laden vehicles to hit targets in Punjab, reports Daily Times. According to the reports, Suzuki mini vans are likely to be used by militants for carrying out the attacks. After receiving the intelligence reports, the Punjab Home Department has directed Police and other law enforcement agencies to beef up security in the province. The Home Department also issued directives for strict checking of all vehicles at the entry and exit points of cities and to make foolproof security arrangements to prevent terrorist activities.
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May - 4 
The Khuzdar District Police on May 5 confirmed that the dead body belonging to two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were recovered in the Naal area of Khuzdar on May 4, reports Daily Times. FC sources confirmed that both the personnel had been listed mi
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The Khuzdar District Police on May 5 confirmed that the dead body belonging to two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were recovered in the Naal area of Khuzdar on May 4, reports Daily Times. FC sources confirmed that both the personnel had been listed missing for the past four weeks from the Besima area of Washuk District. The two FC personnel, identified as Shamsullah and Nazar Hussein, were abducted at gunpoint from Panjgur by unidentified persons on April 7. The dead bodies which were found dumped in a deserted area bore bullet injuries.
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May - 4 
The Law enforcement authorities in Pakistan detained at least five persons allegedly linked to Faisal Shahzad. Two of the suspects were arrested in Karachi, and are connected with suspect Faisal Shahzad through telephone records, a top security offic
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The Law enforcement authorities in Pakistan detained at least five persons allegedly linked to Faisal Shahzad. Two of the suspects were arrested in Karachi, and are connected with suspect Faisal Shahzad through telephone records, a top security official said. Investigations are under way to determine if they were the actual recipients of calls made from Shahzad’s cell-phone or if other persons had been using the same numbers, said the official. However, another security official said “we have picked up a few people” related to Shahzad. He said a friend of Shahzad, identified as Tauseef, had also been arrested. Three suspects had also been arrested from Summandri in Faisalabad.
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May - 4 
The Law-enforcement officials on May 4 arrested the Pakistani-born US citizen, Faisal Shahzad (30), suspected in the failed attempt to explode a bomb-laden car in Times Square of New York on May 2, according to Daily Times. Faisal Shahzad was arreste
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The Law-enforcement officials on May 4 arrested the Pakistani-born US citizen, Faisal Shahzad (30), suspected in the failed attempt to explode a bomb-laden car in Times Square of New York on May 2, according to Daily Times. Faisal Shahzad was arrested late on May 3 aboard a flight that was headed to the Middle East. US authorities brought terrorism and weapons of mass destruction charges against him on May 4. One Washington official said that Shahzad told the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about his training. Attorney General Eric Holder said Shahzad had admitted his role in the attempted bombing and was providing valuable information to interrogators. He said the probe sought information on “overseas” terrorist outfits. A second official said the camp was in Waziristan, where the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operates with near impunity. The TTP claimed responsibility for the attack on May 3. Shahzad was on board a Dubai-bound flight that was taxiing away from the gate at Kennedy Airport when the plane was stopped and FBI agents and New York Police Department detectives took him into custody. Emirates Airlines said three passengers were removed from the plane, but this was not immediately confirmed. The White House said the US authorities were investigating whether Emirates airline made a mistake in letting Shahzad on one of its aircraft. “That’s part of the investigation that we’re looking at,” said White House spokesman Robert Gibbs. Shahzad comes from a wealthy family and is the son of a retired Air vice Marshal, Baharul Haq, of Pakistani Air Force, according to Kifayat Ali, a cousin of Shahzad’s father. Shahzad had recently returned from a five-month trip to Pakistan, where he had a wife, law-enforcement officials told The Associated Press. Shahzad became a naturalised US citizen last year shortly before travelling to Pakistan, the official added.
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May - 4 
To maintain peace in the Pak-Afghan region, it is necessary to promote political and bilateral relations between both countries, because a stable Afghanistan is the key to a safer Pakistan, NATO’s senior civilian representative in Afghanistan Ambassa
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To maintain peace in the Pak-Afghan region, it is necessary to promote political and bilateral relations between both countries, because a stable Afghanistan is the key to a safer Pakistan, NATO’s senior civilian representative in Afghanistan Ambassador Mark Sedwill said on May 4, according to Daily Times. He said the ongoing political process in Afghanistan was essential to make things better and President Hamid Karzai had initiated a political move to strengthen and maintain peace in the region. He said both countries were facing the common threat of terrorism, due to which there was a need to adopt a mutual strategy to eliminate the threat. Commenting on his two-day visit to Pakistan, he said,” I will call on the Pakistani Government officials to discuss the political issues pertaining to NATO’s role in Afghanistan.” Sedwill said Pakistan was a vital partner for the international community in the collective efforts to enhance regional stability. “I am here to work with the Government of Pakistan to find ways in which we can strengthen cooperation and coordinate a shared approach towards NATO’s goal in achieving a stable and secure Afghanistan,” he added. To a question about the Indian role in Afghanistan, the ambassador said “They aren’t at all involved with the security forces, but there’s a very substantial civil aid programme from India to Afghanistan, including some major infrastructure projects.”
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At least 30 people have been injured in clash between the local workers and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) cadres in Pokhara on May 4, reports Nepal News. At the same time, incidents of violence were reported at some
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At least 30 people have been injured in clash between the local workers and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) cadres in Pokhara on May 4, reports Nepal News. At the same time, incidents of violence were reported at some places. About 30 Maoist cadres carrying bamboo sticks attacked around a dozen shops in Anamnagar and Ghattekulo area in Kathmandu for defying the general strike. In Satungal and Naikap, the local residents counter attacked the Maoist cadres. Similarly, locals in Biratnagar also chased away the Maoist cadres after they forced shops to close down.
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May - 4 
Cadres of Unified CPN-Maoist, on the charge of not participating in the party called general strike, assaulted 32 cadres at Ramghat in Pokhara.
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Cadres of Unified CPN-Maoist, on the charge of not participating in the party called general strike, assaulted 32 cadres at Ramghat in Pokhara.
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May - 4 
The weekend alert in Delhi followed the busting of three separate Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) modules over last week across Nepal, Jammu and Kashmir and Hyderabad, reports Economic Times. While the former two modules were specifically tasked to hit crowded
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The weekend alert in Delhi followed the busting of three separate Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) modules over last week across Nepal, Jammu and Kashmir and Hyderabad, reports Economic Times. While the former two modules were specifically tasked to hit crowded places in Delhi and were being directed by a common Pakistan-based handler, the Hyderabad module, led by local LeT operative Zia-ul-Haq, was on a mission to bomb multinational Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu’s HITEC City offices in the Andhra Pradesh’s capital.
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May - 4 
Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the stir his party has launched will be intensified gradually. “The patience of people who have taken to streets is on the verge of breakdown”, he said, “So the agitation will be inten
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Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the stir his party has launched will be intensified gradually. “The patience of people who have taken to streets is on the verge of breakdown”, he said, “So the agitation will be intensified."
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May - 4 
11 criminals were sued in Noakhali and Gopalganj Districts on charge of war crimes including murder, looting and arson in 1971. A case was filed against Mohammed Belal (60), an alleged razakar (collaborator) of Pakistan occupation forces, with the co
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11 criminals were sued in Noakhali and Gopalganj Districts on charge of war crimes including murder, looting and arson in 1971. A case was filed against Mohammed Belal (60), an alleged razakar (collaborator) of Pakistan occupation forces, with the court of Judicial Magistrate ASM Shahidullah of Noakhali.
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May - 4 
A leader of the Gono Bahini outfit, identified as Abdul Alim (32), was killed in a shootout between his cohorts and Police in Mirpur Sub-District of Kushtia District on May 4.
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A leader of the Gono Bahini outfit, identified as Abdul Alim (32), was killed in a shootout between his cohorts and Police in Mirpur Sub-District of Kushtia District on May 4.
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May - 4 
The special Court-4 of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) adjourned the trial of 75 accused BDR jawans (soldiers) of 9 Rifle Battalion at the BDR sector headquarters in Rangamati District and scheduled January 10, 2011 for next hearing. The tribunal resumed its
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The special Court-4 of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) adjourned the trial of 75 accused BDR jawans (soldiers) of 9 Rifle Battalion at the BDR sector headquarters in Rangamati District and scheduled January 10, 2011 for next hearing. The tribunal resumed its proceedings on May 3 after a gap of 73 days and was again adjourned for eight months after receiving the depositions of 25 witnesses out of 100.
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May - 4 
Sri Lankan Government announced on May 4 that it has relaxed several provisions in the Emergency Regulations without causing any detriment to the national security in order to return the country to normalcy and accelerate development, reports Colombo
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Sri Lankan Government announced on May 4 that it has relaxed several provisions in the Emergency Regulations without causing any detriment to the national security in order to return the country to normalcy and accelerate development, reports Colombo Page. External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris told Parliament during the debate to extend Emergency Regulations held today that some of the regulations involving holding meetings and gatherings, curfew, printing literature and providing householder's names to the police would be relaxed. The Minister however said that the Military would continue to enjoy Police powers to deal with ongoing investigations into terrorist activities. He said the government does not wish to continue the state of emergency but some emergency regulations are essential since the pro-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) groups are still attempting to spread terrorist activities to discredit the Government.
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The Mathugama Police recovered one hand grenade from Kalutara area on May 4, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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The Mathugama Police recovered one hand grenade from Kalutara area on May 4, according to Sri Lanka Army.
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May - 4 
Troops during search and clear operations in the Kulavisuddan, Wilachchiya, Iranamadu, Visuamadu, Kilinochchi, Ampakamam, Kumulamunai, Katkulam, Vellamullivaikkal, Udayarkattukulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni on May 4 recovered one 40-mm gre
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Troops during search and clear operations in the Kulavisuddan, Wilachchiya, Iranamadu, Visuamadu, Kilinochchi, Ampakamam, Kumulamunai, Katkulam, Vellamullivaikkal, Udayarkattukulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni on May 4 recovered one 40-mm grenade launcher, one claymore mine, 22 hand grenades, 73 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), three 60-mm mortar bombs, two 81-mm mortar bombs, 17 ant-personnel mines, one electric mine and 48 Bangalore torpedoes, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 5 
A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested along with his six associates on May 5 by a team of Chhattisgarh Armed Forces in a forested pocket of Bastar region’s Narayanpur District. Dilip carried a reward of INR 5
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A ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested along with his six associates on May 5 by a team of Chhattisgarh Armed Forces in a forested pocket of Bastar region’s Narayanpur District. Dilip carried a reward of INR 50,000 for his capture. Explosives such as detonators and tiffin-box bomb besides Maoist literature were seized from them.
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May - 5 
A 10th class student, Santosh Agrahari, was injured when some United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants opened fire at Pabon Agarwala at Moran under Moran Police Station in Dibrugarh District. According to sources, Pabon Agarwala had been issu
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A 10th class student, Santosh Agrahari, was injured when some United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants opened fire at Pabon Agarwala at Moran under Moran Police Station in Dibrugarh District. According to sources, Pabon Agarwala had been issued an extortion note by the ULFA. When the militants came to collect the cash, they had an altercation with Agarwala leading to the firing.
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May - 5 
A former activist of Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group), Ravva Chaitanya (23), was shot dead by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Chatti village under the Chinturu Police station limits in Khammam District on May 5,
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A former activist of Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group), Ravva Chaitanya (23), was shot dead by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) at Chatti village under the Chinturu Police station limits in Khammam District on May 5, reports The Hindu. The Maoists who came from Banda area of Chhattisgarh, fired one round from a country weapon and slit his throat before fleeing. Chaitanya, who had been associated with the Salwa Judum in the Kunta division of Chhattisgarh, was reportedly cautioned by some of his relatives working for the Maoists in Bastar region.
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May - 5 
A suspected gun smuggler, Gafur Ali (22), was arrested by the SFs on Goalpara-Ambari Road at Taraibari check post of Goalpara District on May 5.
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A suspected gun smuggler, Gafur Ali (22), was arrested by the SFs on Goalpara-Ambari Road at Taraibari check post of Goalpara District on May 5.
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May - 5 
A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police during an encounter at junction between Kakching Khunou and Thongam Mondung under Waikhong Police Station in the night of May 5, reports Imphal Fre
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A suspected militant was shot dead by a combined force of the Assam Rifles and Thoubal District Police during an encounter at junction between Kakching Khunou and Thongam Mondung under Waikhong Police Station in the night of May 5, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9 mm pistol along with three live ammunitions and one Chinese hand grenade were recovered from his possession.
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May - 5 
A trader, Hari Das Roy, was abducted by suspected militants from his residence at Khusurabari village of Udalguri District on an unspecified date. Sources said that a gang of seven-eight people entred Roy’s house and asked him to accompany them. On d
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A trader, Hari Das Roy, was abducted by suspected militants from his residence at Khusurabari village of Udalguri District on an unspecified date. Sources said that a gang of seven-eight people entred Roy’s house and asked him to accompany them. On denial, the sources added that the miscreants fired in the air.
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May - 5 
Families of the victims of the October 30, 2008 blasts in the State have demanded exemplary punishment to Ranjan Daimary ‘chairman’ of anti-talks faction of the NDFB.
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Families of the victims of the October 30, 2008 blasts in the State have demanded exemplary punishment to Ranjan Daimary ‘chairman’ of anti-talks faction of the NDFB.
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May - 5 
He said that terrorists who committed heinous crimes in Punjab during the height of militancy and are now hiding in Pakistan can return to India to surrender before the authorities, adds Outlook. Terrorists like Ranjit Singh Neeta, Paramjit Singh Pan
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He said that terrorists who committed heinous crimes in Punjab during the height of militancy and are now hiding in Pakistan can return to India to surrender before the authorities, adds Outlook. Terrorists like Ranjit Singh Neeta, Paramjit Singh Panjwar, Wadhawa Singh Babbar and others, hiding in Pakistan and other countries, could return to India and surrender, he told reporters in Amritsar. But, this should be in accordance with the existing policies of the Union and the State Government, the DGP said. The surrender of militants had happened many times in the past and the same process could be followed now, he said. In reply to a question, the DGP said he did not foresee revival of terrorism in Punjab, adding no Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) elements or terrorists are present in Punjab now. There are some "sleeping Naxal elements" in Punjab but these are harmless, he said adding the police are keeping a vigil on them. Gill said in 1969, Naxals were crushed by the Punjab Police and "they can't dare to raise their heads again in the State".
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May - 5 
Kusuma Kattaiah alias Umesh (45), a member of 'Regional committee' of North Maharashtra and South Gujarat State of the CPI-Maoist surrendered before the Police at Warangal, reported PTI. Kattaiah, a native of Suripally in Warangal District allegedly
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Kusuma Kattaiah alias Umesh (45), a member of 'Regional committee' of North Maharashtra and South Gujarat State of the CPI-Maoist surrendered before the Police at Warangal, reported PTI. Kattaiah, a native of Suripally in Warangal District allegedly had close links with Maoist leader Kobad Gandhy.
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May - 5 
Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken on May 5 told Rajya Sabha "As such, 62nd Battalion was not among those trained by the army."
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Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken on May 5 told Rajya Sabha "As such, 62nd Battalion was not among those trained by the army."
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May - 5 
Of a demonstration to seek the unconditional release of the arrested founder of the NDFB, Ranjan Daimary, were thwarted after hundreds of activists from across the Bodo belt were stopped from proceeding to Guwahati for the meeting. Groups were seen s
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Of a demonstration to seek the unconditional release of the arrested founder of the NDFB, Ranjan Daimary, were thwarted after hundreds of activists from across the Bodo belt were stopped from proceeding to Guwahati for the meeting. Groups were seen stranded in buses and light vehicles in various parts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri. Condemning the Police action, president of Kokrajhar United Democratic Peoples Front, Montri Brahma Choudhury, said “Like the Ulfa leaders, the NDFB leader should also be released. They (Ulfa) are extremists, so is Ranjan. They should be treated equally. Why handcuff him (Daimary) like a petty criminal? He is an international leader and not a mere criminal.”
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May - 5 
Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Paramjit Singh Gill on May 5 said that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) keeps backing anti-national elements to disturb peace in Punjab but they were vigilant enough to thwart any challenge to the l
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Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Paramjit Singh Gill on May 5 said that Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) keeps backing anti-national elements to disturb peace in Punjab but they were vigilant enough to thwart any challenge to the law and order situation in the State, reports Indian Express. He said that there were reports that ISI keeps instigating Khalistani as well as Kashmiri terrorists to jointly strike at sensitive places. Asked if there were efforts to bring Khalistani and Kashmiri terrorists, often called a K2 factor, together, Gill said the way the ISI operates is clear indication that Pakistan’s agencies tries to ensure their closer coordination. He also highlighted that various gaps on Indo-Pak border, especially in the riverine belts, help the terrorists to sneak in and bring in arms and drugs. “The Border Security Force [BSF] has been making a tremendous effort to check the loopholes and guard the border,” said Gill giving clean chit to the Force for any lapses. On the review of blacklist of Sikh Non Resident Indians who had been debarred from visiting India, he said the list was prepared by the Union Government during terrorism days and it keeps reviewing the same. “The list keeps changing with the old names deleted and a few more added and it is entirely the prerogative of the Union Ministry for Home,” he said.
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May - 5 
SFs launched a search operation in the Sham Nikhan forest area of Reasi District. Details are awaited.
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SFs launched a search operation in the Sham Nikhan forest area of Reasi District. Details are awaited.
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May - 5 
SFs recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants by the roadside at Mulgam-Kralpora road in the Pattan area of Baramulla District.
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SFs recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by militants by the roadside at Mulgam-Kralpora road in the Pattan area of Baramulla District.
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May - 5 
The Bodo intellectuals have demanded of the Government to initiate peace talks with arrested NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary for restoring total peace and normalcy in the region, reports Sentinel. Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), President Brajendra Kumar Br
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The Bodo intellectuals have demanded of the Government to initiate peace talks with arrested NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary for restoring total peace and normalcy in the region, reports Sentinel. Bodo Sahitya Sabha (BSS), President Brajendra Kumar Brahma on May 5 said that the dialogue with the NDFB was very important to find a permanent solution to the problems afflicting the State. He also said the ‘sovereignty’ of Bodoland as raised by the Ranjan Daimary-led faction was not possible, and so the NDFB should think for a solution within the ambit of the Indian Constitution
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May - 5 
The BSF on May 5 informed the Gauhati High Court that it had no information regarding the whereabouts of the wife, son and daughter of NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, reports Sentinel. The BSF maintained that Bangladesh had not handed over any next o
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The BSF on May 5 informed the Gauhati High Court that it had no information regarding the whereabouts of the wife, son and daughter of NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, reports Sentinel. The BSF maintained that Bangladesh had not handed over any next of kin of Ranjan Daimary to it while handing over the NDFB ‘chief’.
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May - 5 
The Security Forces (SFs) on May 5 neutralised two hideouts of the militants in the Poonch and Reasi Districts and recovered arms, ammunition and explosive material, a Police spokesman said, according to PTI. Acting on specific information about the
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 5 neutralised two hideouts of the militants in the Poonch and Reasi Districts and recovered arms, ammunition and explosive material, a Police spokesman said, according to PTI. Acting on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the Charangri forest area of Poonch District, the SFs launched a search and cordon and recovered one Ak-56 rifle with its six magazines and 43 rounds, four pistols with five magazines, three grenades and one 7-mm bolt action rifle.
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May - 5 
The United Committee Manipur (UCM), in protest against the decision of the Union Government to allow Muivah to visit Manipur and to prevent any untoward incident as a result of the stand off, ‘banned’ all the vehicles plying between Imphal and other
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The United Committee Manipur (UCM), in protest against the decision of the Union Government to allow Muivah to visit Manipur and to prevent any untoward incident as a result of the stand off, ‘banned’ all the vehicles plying between Imphal and other Hill Districts of the State indefinitely from May 6 (today).
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May - 5 
The United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF) asked the Union Government to initiate the peace process with the faction of the NDFB headed by Ranjan Daimary by bringing him to the negotiation table.
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The United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF) asked the Union Government to initiate the peace process with the faction of the NDFB headed by Ranjan Daimary by bringing him to the negotiation table.
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May - 5 
Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were reportedly shot dead by the Army during an encounter at Nayabasti in Baksa District on May 5.
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Two National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadres were reportedly shot dead by the Army during an encounter at Nayabasti in Baksa District on May 5.
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May - 5 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 5 made a fresh offer for talks to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) provided they abjure violence, reported PTI. "No killings, no demolition of buildings and give me seventy-two hours. Let me g
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 5 made a fresh offer for talks to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) provided they abjure violence, reported PTI. "No killings, no demolition of buildings and give me seventy-two hours. Let me get the chief ministers together and tell you time and place. I know you will not give up arms as armed struggle is your ideology, but abjure violence and then we can discuss everything under the sun," Chidambaram said.
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May - 5 
With Bangladesh Government launching counter-insurgency operation targeting militants of Northeast taking shelter in that country, the possibility of the militants trying to sneak into India cannot be ruled out and the personnel of the Border Securit
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With Bangladesh Government launching counter-insurgency operation targeting militants of Northeast taking shelter in that country, the possibility of the militants trying to sneak into India cannot be ruled out and the personnel of the Border Security Force (BSF) have been put on the alert to thwart any such move.
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May - 5 
With the Union Government worried about the slow pace of infrastructure development along the borders with China and Pakistan, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been asked to move out of the National Highway-16 project in Maoist-infested Mahara
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With the Union Government worried about the slow pace of infrastructure development along the borders with China and Pakistan, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has been asked to move out of the National Highway-16 project in Maoist-infested Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, reported Times of India on May 6. BRO director-general Lt-General M. C. Badani on May 5 said his force would hand over the 200-kilometer highway work to the three State governments by March 2011 on "as is where is basis''.
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May - 5 
A court in Islamabad acquitted four persons accused of planning and masterminding the suicide bomb attack on the five-star Marriott Hotel on September 20, 2008 on grounds of insufficient evidences. The four suspects, Rana Ilyas, Dr Muhammad Usman Saf
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A court in Islamabad acquitted four persons accused of planning and masterminding the suicide bomb attack on the five-star Marriott Hotel on September 20, 2008 on grounds of insufficient evidences. The four suspects, Rana Ilyas, Dr Muhammad Usman Safi, Hameed Afzal and Tehseenullah Jan, were arrested in Islamabad and Rawalpindi in October 2008, one month after the devastating suicide bomb in Marriott Hotel in Islamabad which killed 55 persons.
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May - 5 
An Emirates Airlines official said that Faisal Shahzad, the chief suspect in the attempted bombing of New York’s Times Square, tried to flee the US with a one-way ticket to Islamabad. “We have been informed that he had a one-way ticket for Islamabad
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An Emirates Airlines official said that Faisal Shahzad, the chief suspect in the attempted bombing of New York’s Times Square, tried to flee the US with a one-way ticket to Islamabad. “We have been informed that he had a one-way ticket for Islamabad via Dubai,” Boutros, Emirates Deputy President and head of communications, told Al-Arabiya television.
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May - 5 
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi warned that the foiled New York car bomb attack blamed on a Pakistani-American could be retaliation for US drone attacks on the Taliban (TTP). “This is retaliation. And you could expect that... let’s not be naive
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Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi warned that the foiled New York car bomb attack blamed on a Pakistani-American could be retaliation for US drone attacks on the Taliban (TTP). “This is retaliation. And you could expect that... let’s not be naive,” Qureshi told CBS television. “They’re not going to sort of sit and welcome you (to) sort of eliminate them. They’re going to fight back,” he said. The US has significantly increased drone strikes on North Waziristan in 2010, with more than 890 people have been killed in nearly 100 drone strikes in Pakistan since August 2008.
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May - 5 
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas said that a link is yet to be established between the Times Square bomb suspect and the Taliban (TTP) in Waziristan. Abbas said, “Unless a link is established, it will
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Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Major General Athar Abbas said that a link is yet to be established between the Times Square bomb suspect and the Taliban (TTP) in Waziristan. Abbas said, “Unless a link is established, it will be premature to say that he had gone there.” According to US officials, Shahzad has admitted to being trained in Waziristan. The alleged visit to the Tribal Areas apparently came during a five-month trip Shahzad made to Pakistan. Shahzad returned to the US on February 3, 2010 without his wife, and told immigration officials that he had been visiting his parents. “As for the TTP claim, anybody can claim anything,” said Abbas added.
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May - 5 
Police arrested four persons after recovering two truckloads of explosives from their possession in Dera Ghazi Khan District. Four tonnes of explosives hidden in each of the vehicles were recovered
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Police arrested four persons after recovering two truckloads of explosives from their possession in Dera Ghazi Khan District. Four tonnes of explosives hidden in each of the vehicles were recovered
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May - 5 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions and arrested four suspected militants during a search operation in South Waziristan and Tank respectively. Rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns and other automatic weapons were reco
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions and arrested four suspected militants during a search operation in South Waziristan and Tank respectively. Rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns and other automatic weapons were recovered during the search operation in Sararogha tehsil (revenue unit) of South Waziristan. Sources said troops also launched a search operation in the Mulazai area of Tank and arrested four suspected militants.
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May - 5 
The Law-enforcement officials arrested three persons in Lahore on May 5 after the Interior Ministry directed intelligence agencies to immediately interrogate Times Square bomb suspect Faisal Shehzad’s relatives in the city.
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The Law-enforcement officials arrested three persons in Lahore on May 5 after the Interior Ministry directed intelligence agencies to immediately interrogate Times Square bomb suspect Faisal Shehzad’s relatives in the city.
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May - 5 
The Pakistani Government is firmly committed to combating terrorism and militancy, which is hampering the country’s economic development, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on May 5, according to Daily Times. The Prime Minster expressed these vie
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The Pakistani Government is firmly committed to combating terrorism and militancy, which is hampering the country’s economic development, Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani said on May 5, according to Daily Times. The Prime Minster expressed these views while chairing the meeting of the Strategic Oversight Committee to review the security situation and progress of development projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA at the Prime Minister’s House.
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May - 5 
The Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants cut off the hands of three persons, alleged to be thieves, in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 5, according to Daily Times. Sources said that the local Taliban
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The Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants cut off the hands of three persons, alleged to be thieves, in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 5, according to Daily Times. Sources said that the local Taliban (TTP) militants captured Khaista Jan, Azam Shah and Razeem Shah around 20 days ago on charges of theft and amputated their right hands after declaring them guilty.
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May - 5 
The Times Square bomber, Faisal Shahzad, confessed of his involvement and is cooperating with investigators who are seeking details about his contacts in Pakistan, postponing indefinitely any court appearance, said law-enforcement sources on May 5, r
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The Times Square bomber, Faisal Shahzad, confessed of his involvement and is cooperating with investigators who are seeking details about his contacts in Pakistan, postponing indefinitely any court appearance, said law-enforcement sources on May 5, reports Daily Times. The focus of investigations shifted to Pakistan and a United States (US) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) team visited Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to gather evidence. Faisal Shahzad (30) stands formally charged with five terrorism-related counts, and faces life in prison if convicted. He was not yet assigned a defence lawyer and no court appearance has been scheduled, said a law-enforcement source. Shahzad accepted that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) financed Shahzad’s training in bomb making, the law enforcement source added. Pakistani officials said several of Shahzad’s relatives were arrested in Pakistan after he was removed from the plane.
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May - 5 
A Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)-affiliated Youth Force (YF) member was killed in the Lothar area of Makwanpur District by the Young Communist League (YCL) cadres in the evening of May 5.
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A Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)-affiliated Youth Force (YF) member was killed in the Lothar area of Makwanpur District by the Young Communist League (YCL) cadres in the evening of May 5.
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May - 5 
An unidentified person opened two rounds of bullet as a clash ensued between Young Communist League (YCL) and YF in Bhaktapur on the fourth day of the indefinite general strike called by the Maoists.
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An unidentified person opened two rounds of bullet as a clash ensued between Young Communist League (YCL) and YF in Bhaktapur on the fourth day of the indefinite general strike called by the Maoists.
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May - 5 
At least a dozen Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) cadres and a few Policemen were injured in a clash in Butwal on May 5, reports Nepal News. The clash started after the Police tried to evacuate the Maoist cadres from the B
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At least a dozen Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) cadres and a few Policemen were injured in a clash in Butwal on May 5, reports Nepal News. The clash started after the Police tried to evacuate the Maoist cadres from the Butwal Municipality building which they had 'captured' and placed their party flags
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May - 5 
Eight activists of Tarun Dal, youth wing of the Nepali Congress (NC), were injured when the Unified CPN-Maoist cadres attacked them in Parbat District, reports Kantipuronline. The Maoist cadres attacked the activistst of Tarun Dal, citing they first
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Eight activists of Tarun Dal, youth wing of the Nepali Congress (NC), were injured when the Unified CPN-Maoist cadres attacked them in Parbat District, reports Kantipuronline. The Maoist cadres attacked the activistst of Tarun Dal, citing they first attacked the Maoist cadres.
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May - 5 
locals of Kushma bazaar in Parbat led by Nepali Congress (NC) affiliated Tarun Dal demonstrated against the Maoists protesting against a Maoist attack on a Tarun Dal member and his family. CPN-UML cadres also participated in the protest. Reports said
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locals of Kushma bazaar in Parbat led by Nepali Congress (NC) affiliated Tarun Dal demonstrated against the Maoists protesting against a Maoist attack on a Tarun Dal member and his family. CPN-UML cadres also participated in the protest. Reports said that Maoist cadres had attacked Tarun Dal leader Bishnu Pokhrel and his parents in his residence in the night of May 5.
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May - 5 
The activists of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)-aligned Youth Force (YF) attacked the rally of Maoist cadres who were enforcing the closure of market in Dhankuta District. Some 15 Policemen sustained minor injuries while
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The activists of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML)-aligned Youth Force (YF) attacked the rally of Maoist cadres who were enforcing the closure of market in Dhankuta District. Some 15 Policemen sustained minor injuries while trying to control the situation.
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May - 5 
The Government requested the UNSC to extend the mandate of UNMIN for four more months. According to the PM’s foreign affairs advisor Rajan Bhattarai, the Government wrote to the UN on May 5 to extend UNMIN’s term by four months with the existing mand
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The Government requested the UNSC to extend the mandate of UNMIN for four more months. According to the PM’s foreign affairs advisor Rajan Bhattarai, the Government wrote to the UN on May 5 to extend UNMIN’s term by four months with the existing mandate. UNMIN’s present mandate is ending on May 15. With the latest extension UNMIN will remain in Nepal till September 15. This is the sixth time UNMIN’s term is being extended. Earlier, the cabinet had delegated Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal to take a decision on UNMIN’s term extension. Although, a coalition partner Nepali Congress (NC) had asked the PM to recommend some changes in UNMIN’s mandate, PM Nepal has recommended to the UNSC to extend UNMIN’s term without any changes in the mandate. NC had asked for an end to UNMIN monitoring in Nepal Army.
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May - 5 
Unified CPN-Maoist Vice Chairman Mohan Baidya has said the nationwide general strike called by his party will continue unless there is an agreement on the its demands.
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Unified CPN-Maoist Vice Chairman Mohan Baidya has said the nationwide general strike called by his party will continue unless there is an agreement on the its demands.
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May - 5 
A parliamentary body asked the education ministry to remove war criminals and razakars (Pakistani Supporters during 1971 War of Liberation) from the top posts in all educational institutions as well as from the managing committees, if there are any s
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A parliamentary body asked the education ministry to remove war criminals and razakars (Pakistani Supporters during 1971 War of Liberation) from the top posts in all educational institutions as well as from the managing committees, if there are any such elements.
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May - 5 
Police arrested two Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militants, Quashem Billah alias Noman and his brother Arif Billah, at their house at Baniachang sub-District of Habibganj on May 5, reports Daily Star. They were produced in the Judic
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Police arrested two Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militants, Quashem Billah alias Noman and his brother Arif Billah, at their house at Baniachang sub-District of Habibganj on May 5, reports Daily Star. They were produced in the Judicial Magistrate's Court, Habiganj with a prayer for 10 days' remand.
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May - 5 
De-mining groups also found one 152 anti-personnel mines, one claymore mine, 24 P1 mines and one detonator from Kasawapuliyamkulam, Periyapandivirichchan, Mallawarayankaddampan, Periyathampannai, Maruthamadu, Iranaaillupukulam, Narikkulam and Alankul
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De-mining groups also found one 152 anti-personnel mines, one claymore mine, 24 P1 mines and one detonator from Kasawapuliyamkulam, Periyapandivirichchan, Mallawarayankaddampan, Periyathampannai, Maruthamadu, Iranaaillupukulam, Narikkulam and Alankulam areas on the same day.
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May - 5 
Troops on during search and clear operations in Mankulam, Ampakamam and Otiyamalalai areas of Wanni on May 5 recovered one claymore mine, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), 18 anti-personnel mines and four 60-mm mortar bombs, according to Sri Lanka
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Troops on during search and clear operations in Mankulam, Ampakamam and Otiyamalalai areas of Wanni on May 5 recovered one claymore mine, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), 18 anti-personnel mines and four 60-mm mortar bombs, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 6 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Urang Brahma alias D. Rwmwi, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Gwjwnpuri near Monglajhora under Porbotjhora sub-division in Kokrajhar District on May 6, reports Sentinel. On
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) cadre, Urang Brahma alias D. Rwmwi, was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Gwjwnpuri near Monglajhora under Porbotjhora sub-division in Kokrajhar District on May 6, reports Sentinel. One 7.62-mm pistol, a Chinese grenade and some ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 6 
A Srinagar city court acquitted a suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant hailing from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) from the charges of illegally crossing Line of Control (LoC) )and directed the Central Government to initiate proceedings for depo
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A Srinagar city court acquitted a suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant hailing from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) from the charges of illegally crossing Line of Control (LoC) )and directed the Central Government to initiate proceedings for deporting him. "From the evidence, which has come on record, the offence against the accused has not been established. The accused can not therefore be convicted for the offence for which he has been charged on the basis of the evidence," Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Srinagar Mohammad Ibrahim Wani said while acquitting Shahzad Khan, a resident of Rawlakote in Muzaffarabad (Pakistan).
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May - 6 
A trader, Birendra Pashad Gupta, was abducted by suspected militants from Disangmukh in Sivasagar District.
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A trader, Birendra Pashad Gupta, was abducted by suspected militants from Disangmukh in Sivasagar District.
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May - 6 
All Bodo Women’s Welfare Federation (ABWWF) demanded the Assam Government for the safe return of Lina Daimary, wife of NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, and her two sons. The ABWWF further demanded proper treatment for the NDFB ‘Chairman’ along with eq
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All Bodo Women’s Welfare Federation (ABWWF) demanded the Assam Government for the safe return of Lina Daimary, wife of NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, and her two sons. The ABWWF further demanded proper treatment for the NDFB ‘Chairman’ along with equal accommodation at par with ULFA ‘Chairman’ Arobinda Rajkhowa. It said that there should not be any partiality on the justice meted out to the rebel leader based on difference between Rajkhowa and Daimary in terms of killing people and spreading violence in the State.
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May - 6 
An unnamed senior Delhi Police officer as saying there was ''growing evidence'' that a section of the intelligentsia was helping the Naxal [Left Wing Extremist] leaders flee states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal to set up base i
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An unnamed senior Delhi Police officer as saying there was ''growing evidence'' that a section of the intelligentsia was helping the Naxal [Left Wing Extremist] leaders flee states like Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa and West Bengal to set up base in colonies of east and south Delhi. ''Besides this, these individuals are also helping various frontal organizations of the Maoists to raise funds,'' the Police officer said. Tags
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May - 6 
As part of the measures to boost coastal security after the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), a new regional headquarters of Coast Guard will be set up at Kolkata (West Bengal) soon, reports Times of India. The fifth s
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As part of the measures to boost coastal security after the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), a new regional headquarters of Coast Guard will be set up at Kolkata (West Bengal) soon, reports Times of India. The fifth such regional headquarters, after the ones in Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Port Blair (Andaman and Nicobar Islands), will ensure effective patrolling of the country's east coast, said Coast Guard director-general Vice-Admiral Anil Chopra on May 6. "The proposal is under the consideration of the government,'' he said, adding that his force was also in the process of setting up additional stations all along the 7,500-kilometre long coastline.
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May - 6 
Chandan, an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist was arrested from a place under Paroo Police station in Muzaffarpur District on May 6, reported PTI. Maoist literature, 243 detonators and fuse wire were seized from the place.
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Chandan, an ‘area commander’ of the CPI-Maoist was arrested from a place under Paroo Police station in Muzaffarpur District on May 6, reported PTI. Maoist literature, 243 detonators and fuse wire were seized from the place.
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May - 6 
Even as the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) instituted a court of inquiry into the illegal sale of weapons and ammunition to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, an assistant commandant of the CRPF at the group centre in Rampur,
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Even as the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) instituted a court of inquiry into the illegal sale of weapons and ammunition to Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, an assistant commandant of the CRPF at the group centre in Rampur, J K Misra, was suspended late on May 6.
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May - 6 
Goa Police arrested Sambu Beck (25), a top Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) leader of Maowadi Trishul Manch (MTM) wanted by Orissa Police in several cases of abduction, dacoity and armed robberies on May 6, reported PTI. Beck was found staying in a rented
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Goa Police arrested Sambu Beck (25), a top Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) leader of Maowadi Trishul Manch (MTM) wanted by Orissa Police in several cases of abduction, dacoity and armed robberies on May 6, reported PTI. Beck was found staying in a rented place at Mapusa town, about 10 kilometers away from the State capital Panaji. Teams of crime branch and anti narcotic cell raided several places in Old Goa and Bhoma villages and arrested 17 more people from Orissa who had given shelter to Beck.
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May - 6 
In the backdrop of the Manipur Government’s decision to prevent the entry of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah into Manipur to visit his native village, the Joint Working Group of the NS
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In the backdrop of the Manipur Government’s decision to prevent the entry of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah into Manipur to visit his native village, the Joint Working Group of the NSCN-IM, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) and Naga National Council (NNC), formed in Nagaland to carry forward the Naga reconciliation process, stated: "no one should be barred from ones native land."
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May - 6 
Muivah deferred his proposed visit to his birthplace at Somdal village in Ukhrul District.
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Muivah deferred his proposed visit to his birthplace at Somdal village in Ukhrul District.
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May - 6 
Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen on May 6 said that the Manipur State Police had asked his Nagaland counterpart not to provide security to Manipur-bound vehicles on the eve of the May 3 destruction of six goods-laden trucks by miscreants near
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Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen on May 6 said that the Manipur State Police had asked his Nagaland counterpart not to provide security to Manipur-bound vehicles on the eve of the May 3 destruction of six goods-laden trucks by miscreants near Viswema village on the National Highway-39.
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May - 6 
One more legislator belonging to Naga community resigned from the State Legislative Assembly in the night of May 6 in protest against the Manipur Government’s decision not to allow National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general
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One more legislator belonging to Naga community resigned from the State Legislative Assembly in the night of May 6 in protest against the Manipur Government’s decision not to allow National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah to enter the State, reports Imphal Free Press. So far seven Naga legislators resigned from the Manipur Legislative Assembly.
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May - 6 
Pakistan Army in the morning of May 6 resorted to firing on Indian positions at Balnoi in the Mendhar sector of Poonch District in a bid to push the militants into this side but the attempt was foiled, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said P
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Pakistan Army in the morning of May 6 resorted to firing on Indian positions at Balnoi in the Mendhar sector of Poonch District in a bid to push the militants into this side but the attempt was foiled, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said Pakistan troops resorted to firing on forward Indian posts at Chajja Maan in the Balnoi area of Mendhar sector at 6.45am (IST). The SFs retaliated foiling the militant’s attempt to infiltrate. Defence spokesman Lt. Col. Viplav Nath, however, denied any cease-fire violation by Pakistan Army in Mendhar sector on May 6.
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May - 6 
Pakistani national Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab was convicted for his role in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) on the basis of evidence gathered against him and not on the basis of his confession, Union Home Minister
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Pakistani national Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab was convicted for his role in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) on the basis of evidence gathered against him and not on the basis of his confession, Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on May 6, dismissing demands for a tough anti-terrorism law, reports Times of India. "Kasab was convicted not on the basis of his confession but on the basis of the evidence gathered against him," he said while replying to a discussion in the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) on the functioning of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
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May - 6 
SFs neutralised two hideouts of the militants in Ramban and Reasi Districts and recovered a large quantity of explosives and ammunition. Ramban Police recovered a large quantity of ammunition and explosives from a natural cave hideout being used by t
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SFs neutralised two hideouts of the militants in Ramban and Reasi Districts and recovered a large quantity of explosives and ammunition. Ramban Police recovered a large quantity of ammunition and explosives from a natural cave hideout being used by the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) at Bakrola Banj in Bhimdassa area of Gool. Recoveries include two kilograms of explosives, one Rocket Projectile Gun (RPG) with seven launchers, one RPG shell, two LMG magazines, two AK magazines, four grenades, 74 AK rounds, 77 LMG rounds, one radio set with two antennas, one solar electric charge (US made), one Thoraya radio set charges, four blankets, one binocular, four mobile phone chargers, one magazine pouch, ration items, medicines and utensils. Another hide-out of the militants was neutralised by the at Baag area of Reasi District. Recoveries include four Chinese grenades, ammunition, explosives and ration stores.
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May - 6 
Six independent legislators belonging to Naga community resigned from the State Legislative Assembly in protest against the Manipur Government’s decision not to allow NSCN-IM leader to enter the State.
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Six independent legislators belonging to Naga community resigned from the State Legislative Assembly in protest against the Manipur Government’s decision not to allow NSCN-IM leader to enter the State.
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May - 6 
Sources said that the next target of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to carry subversive activities is Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s home District Jorhat, reported sentinel. "A group of six cadres of the outfit has already entered th
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Sources said that the next target of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) to carry subversive activities is Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi’s home District Jorhat, reported sentinel. "A group of six cadres of the outfit has already entered the district from the Nagaland side and are currently taking shelter in the district. The militants of the group are members of the B Company of the 28th battalion," sources added. Security measures have been tightened in the District. Police are on strict vigil at the suspected spots and Police checking have been increased all along the District.
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May - 6 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two buses near a village under Maker Police station in Saran District on May 6 (today), reports Times of India. No casualty was reported as the buses were empty at the ti
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze two buses near a village under Maker Police station in Saran District on May 6 (today), reports Times of India. No casualty was reported as the buses were empty at the time of incident, the Police said.
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May - 6 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres damaged railway tracks in Muzaffarpur District to enforce their 48-hour north Bihar bandh (shutdown) on May 6, reported PTI. Two sleepers were damaged and at least 25 clippers removed between Ku
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres damaged railway tracks in Muzaffarpur District to enforce their 48-hour north Bihar bandh (shutdown) on May 6, reported PTI. Two sleepers were damaged and at least 25 clippers removed between Kurahni and Turki stations on Muzaffarpur- Hajipur section of the East Central Railway affecting rail traffic.
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May - 6 
The documents recovered from the Maoist leader Chandan who was arrested from Paroo on May 6, revealed that Maoists had a definite plan to blast the house of BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy in Chhapra shortly, reported Times of India on May 8. Chandan wa
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The documents recovered from the Maoist leader Chandan who was arrested from Paroo on May 6, revealed that Maoists had a definite plan to blast the house of BJP leader Rajiv Pratap Rudy in Chhapra shortly, reported Times of India on May 8. Chandan was the second-in-command in the Muzaffarpur-Vaishali sub-zone under north Bihar western zonal command of the CPI-Maoist army.
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May - 6 
The Special Sessions Court in Mumbai on May 6 sentenced the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, to death for his involvement in the November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports The Hi
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The Special Sessions Court in Mumbai on May 6 sentenced the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, to death for his involvement in the November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports The Hindu. Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab "shall be hanged by neck till he is dead", the court pronounced. Kasab was given the death penalty on five counts: murder, abetment to murder, waging war, criminal conspiracy and committing terrorist acts. He was also awarded life imprisonment on five counts: attempt to murder in furtherance of a common intention, kidnapping and abducting in order to murder, conspiracy to wage war, collecting arms with the intention of waging war and causing explosion thus endangering life and property. "You have been given the death penalty for murdering Indian citizens, Police Officers, conspiring with Lashkar [LeT] leaders and committing terrorist acts. The court has said while giving the judgment that you shall be hanged unto death," Judge M.L. Tahaliyani told Kasab. The Indian Penal Code Sections under which Kasab has been given death penalty are: 302 (murder), 302 read with 120 B (criminal conspiracy), 121 (waging war), 302 read with 34 (common intention) and 302 read with 109 (abetment) read with 120 B. In addition, he has been given death for the offence punishable under Section 16 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. For the other offences, he was awarded rigorous imprisonment, simple imprisonment and imposed with fines. Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam told reporters that a confirmation of the death penalty from the Bombay High Court was awaited. Kasab would continue to be housed at the high security Arthur Road jail till further orders by the Government.
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May - 6 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement on May 6 warned civil society groups, non-governmental organisations, intellectuals and the general public to refrain from supporting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideology as
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement on May 6 warned civil society groups, non-governmental organisations, intellectuals and the general public to refrain from supporting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideology as it will attract action under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, reported The Hindu. It warned that under Section 39 of the Act, "any person who commits the offence of supporting such a terrorist organisation with inter alia intention to further the activities of such groups would be liable to be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years or with fine or with both." Asking the public not to become a victim of the CPI (Maoist) propaganda, the statement said: "The Communist Party of India (Maoist) and all its formations and front organisations are terrorist organisations whose sole aim is armed overthrow of the Indian state." The Times of India added that the law, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, empowers the State to punish those collaborating with a banned organization with imprisonment up to 10 years. Besides, section 39 of the UAPA also provides for fine to be slapped on those found collaborating with extremists.
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May - 6 
Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested while moving along with firearms in a forest between Danavaipeta and Chintaguppa in the Charla Police station limits in Khammam District on May 6 by a special Police party
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Three cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested while moving along with firearms in a forest between Danavaipeta and Chintaguppa in the Charla Police station limits in Khammam District on May 6 by a special Police party, reported The Hindu. They were identified as Kattam Ramaiah, Dirda Jogaiah and Musika Ingaiah.
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May - 6 
Two protestors were killed and 80 others injured during clashes between the protestors and the Police at Mao Bazaar area in Senpati District on May 6. The protestors were trying to break the Police barricade to demand safe passage for the National So
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Two protestors were killed and 80 others injured during clashes between the protestors and the Police at Mao Bazaar area in Senpati District on May 6. The protestors were trying to break the Police barricade to demand safe passage for the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah. Security Forces (SFs) also arrested at least 28 protestors during the follow up operations in the areas after reports of ransacking of Government properties by the agitators, including the Mao IB, and temporary barrak of the SFs.
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May - 6 
United People’s Federation of Assam (UPFA) urged upon the Government of India to expedite the peace talks with the NDFB, pro-talk ULFA, Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) and other outfits who are alread
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United People’s Federation of Assam (UPFA) urged upon the Government of India to expedite the peace talks with the NDFB, pro-talk ULFA, Dima Halim Daogah (DHD), Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) and other outfits who are already under ceasefire to solve their problems politically.
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May - 6 
27 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants and a trooper were killed during operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in various areas of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 6, according to Daily Times.
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27 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants and a trooper were killed during operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in various areas of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 6, according to Daily Times. Four troopers were also injured. The Security Forces (SFs) destroyed three militant hideouts.
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May - 6 
A 15-year-old boy was killed in an explosion in the cantonment area of Bahawalnagar District on May 6, reports Daily Times. The explosion was caused by a hand grenade hurled at a house.
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A 15-year-old boy was killed in an explosion in the cantonment area of Bahawalnagar District on May 6, reports Daily Times. The explosion was caused by a hand grenade hurled at a house.
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May - 6 
Former Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) officer Sultan Amir Tarar alias Colonel Imam, and a British journalist of Pakistani origin, both of whom had been abducted by a lesser known outfit Asian Tigers, were released by their captors in North Waziris
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Former Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) officer Sultan Amir Tarar alias Colonel Imam, and a British journalist of Pakistani origin, both of whom had been abducted by a lesser known outfit Asian Tigers, were released by their captors in North Waziristan on May 6, Daily Times quoting a private television channel reported. The outfit is believed to be operating in North Waziristan and abducted the two men, along with another former ISI official, Khalid Khawaja, who was killed by the outfit recently on April 30. According to the APP news agency, Tarar and the journalist, Asad Qureshi, were released through the Haqqani network during a jirga (council) in Miranshah of North Waziristan. Khalid Khawaja was killed on April 30, and his body was thrown in the suburbs of Mir Ali. A note found attached to Khawaja’s body said he was working for the Americans, and "anybody working for them will meet the same fate".
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May - 6 
Interior Minister of Pakistan Rehman Malik told Reuters in an interview in Beijing (China) that "according to the available information, Faisal Shahzad says it was his individual act. I would not tend to believe that." Malik also said that Pakistan h
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Interior Minister of Pakistan Rehman Malik told Reuters in an interview in Beijing (China) that "according to the available information, Faisal Shahzad says it was his individual act. I would not tend to believe that." Malik also said that Pakistan had not yet received a formal request for help from the US, but was ready to give them "every help, full support".
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May - 6 
Pentagon said that it was encouraged by Pakistani cooperation in the investigation into a failed plot to bomb Times Square and that Washington was letting Islamabad set the pace of its operations against militants. "The US and Pakistan are exchanging
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Pentagon said that it was encouraged by Pakistani cooperation in the investigation into a failed plot to bomb Times Square and that Washington was letting Islamabad set the pace of its operations against militants. "The US and Pakistan are exchanging information and we’ve received a pledge of cooperation from the Pakistanis regarding this issue — the investigation that is," Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell said. "We’re encouraged by this response," he added.
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May - 6 
Punjab Government has issued orders to place the four persons accused of masterminding the Marriot Hotel blast under house arrest for one month. The order came shortly after their release by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) due to inadequate evidence.
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Punjab Government has issued orders to place the four persons accused of masterminding the Marriot Hotel blast under house arrest for one month. The order came shortly after their release by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) due to inadequate evidence.
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May - 6 
SFs arrested two militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Bajaur chapter, during a search operation in Rashakai and Jehangira areas Nowshera District, report The News. The arrested militants were identified as Omar and Zabihullah.
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SFs arrested two militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Bajaur chapter, during a search operation in Rashakai and Jehangira areas Nowshera District, report The News. The arrested militants were identified as Omar and Zabihullah.
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May - 6 
SFs neutralised two bombs planted near the Dakoda Police Station in Buner District
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SFs neutralised two bombs planted near the Dakoda Police Station in Buner District
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May - 6 
The Intelligence Agency officials in Pakistan arrested New York bomb plotter Faisal Shahzad father, Air-Vice Marshal (Retd.) Baharul Haq, arrested along with four others on May 6, according to The News. Faisal Shahzad was accused of planting a large
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The Intelligence Agency officials in Pakistan arrested New York bomb plotter Faisal Shahzad father, Air-Vice Marshal (Retd.) Baharul Haq, arrested along with four others on May 6, according to The News. Faisal Shahzad was accused of planting a large but poorly made car bomb in Times Square of News York on May 2, underwent extensive questioning, but has not yet faced charges in court. The main issue for authorities now is whether the suspect had outside help from a larger group or was acting alone. Though the attack bore the hallmarks of an amateur with only basic technical knowledge, Shahzad has allegedly admitted that he received "bomb-making training" in South Waziristan region of Pakistan.
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May - 6 
The Karachi Police claimed to have arrested 32 militants associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and their associates in Karachi during 2010, reports Daily Times. According to a report issued by the Central Police Office (CPO) on May 6,
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The Karachi Police claimed to have arrested 32 militants associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and their associates in Karachi during 2010, reports Daily Times. According to a report issued by the Central Police Office (CPO) on May 6, 249.5 kilograms of explosives were seized during the first four months of 2010. The Police also claimed of having recovered 79 detonators, 40 hand-grenades and rocket launchers, eight live bombs and Improvised Explosive Devices and two suicide jackets. The list also included 115 sophisticated weaponry.
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May - 6 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed two militants, identified as Azizullah and Gul Nawab, in Tiligram village of Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 6.
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed two militants, identified as Azizullah and Gul Nawab, in Tiligram village of Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 6.
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May - 6 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 6 distanced itself from the Times Square bomb suspect, saying it had no connection with Faisal Shahzad, reports Daily Times. "We have no connection with Faisal Shahzad," Azam Tariq, a spokesman for the TTP
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 6 distanced itself from the Times Square bomb suspect, saying it had no connection with Faisal Shahzad, reports Daily Times. "We have no connection with Faisal Shahzad," Azam Tariq, a spokesman for the TTP said. "We don’t know him... we did not train him," said the TTP spokesman. "When we do something... we claim responsibility for it." According to the US media, Faisal has told interrogators that he was trained in making bombs in Waziristan.
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May - 6 
Three National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) officials were abducted by unidentified militants near the Bhagnari area of Quetta in Balochistan on May 6, according to Daily Times. Police sources said NBP Manager Abdul Ghafar Umrani along with his two colleag
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Three National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) officials were abducted by unidentified militants near the Bhagnari area of Quetta in Balochistan on May 6, according to Daily Times. Police sources said NBP Manager Abdul Ghafar Umrani along with his two colleagues Naubat Khan Abro and Abdul Rauf Khosa were on their way to Dera Murad Jamali when unidentified armed men intercepted their vehicle and abducted them.
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May - 6 
A meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leaders at Nayabazaar in Kathmandu in the morning of May 6 failed to make any progress towards reaching a consensus
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A meeting of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leaders at Nayabazaar in Kathmandu in the morning of May 6 failed to make any progress towards reaching a consensus to end the current political impasse’. Their meeting in the evening of May 5 had ended inconclusively, too.
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May - 6 
At Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu local residents demanding the end of indefinite general strike clashed with the Maoists. At least three persons, including a minor, were injured in the scuffle. Police fired about half dozen shells of tear gas to take t
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At Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu local residents demanding the end of indefinite general strike clashed with the Maoists. At least three persons, including a minor, were injured in the scuffle. Police fired about half dozen shells of tear gas to take the situation in control. Clashes were also reported from Basundhara and Jorpati. At least two persons were inured in scuffle at Basundhara Chok. About 15 persons were inured in the clashes at Jorpati.
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May - 6 
In Bardiya, clashes occurred after UCPN-Maoist cadres prevented the Chief District Officer from entering his office.
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In Bardiya, clashes occurred after UCPN-Maoist cadres prevented the Chief District Officer from entering his office.
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May - 6 
Local administrations of Parbat, Humla and Dhaunkuta Districts declared curfew orders in the respective District headquarters to avert further clashes between the agitating Maoists cadres and those defying the Maoist general strike.
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Local administrations of Parbat, Humla and Dhaunkuta Districts declared curfew orders in the respective District headquarters to avert further clashes between the agitating Maoists cadres and those defying the Maoist general strike.
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May - 6 
More clashes were reported in the Dhankuta area between the cadres of the YCL and the Youth Force on May 6. There were sporadic clashes in Simikot between the agitating Maoists and the cadres of the two main ruling parties, NC and CPN-UML
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More clashes were reported in the Dhankuta area between the cadres of the YCL and the Youth Force on May 6. There were sporadic clashes in Simikot between the agitating Maoists and the cadres of the two main ruling parties, NC and CPN-UML
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May - 6 
The indefinite general strike called by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) demanding a national unity Government in its leadership entered fifth day on May 6. Clashes among the Maoists and those opposing the strike were reporte
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The indefinite general strike called by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) demanding a national unity Government in its leadership entered fifth day on May 6. Clashes among the Maoists and those opposing the strike were reported from different parts of the country. In one such incident, at least half a dozen persons were injured when clashes between the Maoist cadres and youths affiliated to Hindu Yuva Sangh (Hindu Youth Association) took place in the Birgunj area of Parsa District. The clashes had started after Hindu youths backed by local residents set ablaze the tent in City Hall being used by Maoists. Those opposing the strike also set ablaze a van being used by the Maoists to transport ration.
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May - 6 
The UCPN-Maoist accused the ruling political parties of trying to incite violence by encouraging their cadres to defy the Maoist general strike. A meeting of the Maoist standing committee concluded that the ruling parties are intent on giving a viole
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The UCPN-Maoist accused the ruling political parties of trying to incite violence by encouraging their cadres to defy the Maoist general strike. A meeting of the Maoist standing committee concluded that the ruling parties are intent on giving a violent turn to the 'peaceful' demonstrations and decided to put up tough resistance against those confronting the agitating party cadres. "We won't attack anybody but if we are attacked we will give tough answer," Maoist spokesperson Dina Nath Sharma said after the meeting. The Maoist standing committee's decision comes amid reports of the cadres of ruling parties, especially the CPN-UML and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (Loktantrik), clashing with the Maoist demonstrators to defy the general strike at different places. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports said that UCPN-Maoist have formed an informal 'flying teams' comprising YCL cadres to take action against those protesting against or defying the strike. The said 'flying team' is said to have been given special instruction by the Maoist leadership to retaliate against those confronting with party cadres in order to defy the strike called by the party.
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May - 6 
The YCL accused the current "puppet" Government of being engaged in conspiracy to turn the ‘peaceful’ demonstration [organised by the party] violent by using what it called "vigilante" groups. In a press statement signed by YCL coordinator Ganesh Man
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The YCL accused the current "puppet" Government of being engaged in conspiracy to turn the ‘peaceful’ demonstration [organised by the party] violent by using what it called "vigilante" groups. In a press statement signed by YCL coordinator Ganesh Man Pun it said, "YCL Nepal will counter any move by vigilantes to defy the peaceful demonstration by the protestors." YCL also appealed to the youths not to become vigilantes falling into the words of handful of nefarious elements.
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May - 6 
United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-moon has said Nepal’s peace process is at stake due to non-compliance with agreements in the past, according to Nepal News. In his latest report to the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Nepal’s peace process, Ban h
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United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki-moon has said Nepal’s peace process is at stake due to non-compliance with agreements in the past, according to Nepal News. In his latest report to the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Nepal’s peace process, Ban has said Nepal’s peace process is at stake due to strong differences on some key issues of the peace process including integration and rehabilitation of Maoist, power sharing and the new constitution. Ban has said that the present crisis is a result of lack of confidence, inadequate political will, and poor implementation of the past agreements. Saying a solution can be found only with implementation of the agreements and dialogues, Ban urged the political parties to double their efforts to end the present impasse’. Ban expressed dissatisfaction over Nepal Government’s delay in taking a decision on United Nations Mission in Nepal’s (UNMIN) term extension and has requested the UNSC to respond positively if Nepal asks for UNMIN’s term extension. The Government’s letter about the term extension had not reached the UN headquarters at the time of the meeting.
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May - 6 
United States (US) called on Maoists on May 6 to end a strike that has shut down much of the country; voicing fear that the standoff could spiral into violence, reports Kantipuronline. Robert Blake, the Assistant Secretary of state for South Asian af
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United States (US) called on Maoists on May 6 to end a strike that has shut down much of the country; voicing fear that the standoff could spiral into violence, reports Kantipuronline. Robert Blake, the Assistant Secretary of state for South Asian affairs, encouraged all sides to try to resolve differences peacefully as hopes fade that Nepal will meet a May 28 deadline to complete a new constitution.
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May - 6 
With reports of sporadic clashes between cadres of Youth Force and YCL streaming in from various parts of the country, CPN-UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal has appealed to his party activists not to defy or protest the Maoist called general strike.
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With reports of sporadic clashes between cadres of Youth Force and YCL streaming in from various parts of the country, CPN-UML chairman Jhala Nath Khanal has appealed to his party activists not to defy or protest the Maoist called general strike.
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May - 6 
A cadre belonging to Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Mithu Pramanik (34), was killed by its rival Janajuddha faction of the same outfit (PBCP-Janajuddha) at Ataikula in Pabna District on May 6.
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A cadre belonging to Red Flag faction of the Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP-Red Flag), identified as Mithu Pramanik (34), was killed by its rival Janajuddha faction of the same outfit (PBCP-Janajuddha) at Ataikula in Pabna District on May 6.
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May - 6 
President Zillur Rahman asked the International Crimes Tribunal to speedily accomplish the trial of war criminals for their misdeeds during the country's Liberation War in 1971.
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President Zillur Rahman asked the International Crimes Tribunal to speedily accomplish the trial of war criminals for their misdeeds during the country's Liberation War in 1971.
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May - 6 
Two Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militants, who were arrested from their house at Baniachang sub-District of Habibganj on May 5, were placed on a three-day remand in Judicial Magistrate's Court in Habiganj on May 6, reports Daily Sta
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Two Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) militants, who were arrested from their house at Baniachang sub-District of Habibganj on May 5, were placed on a three-day remand in Judicial Magistrate's Court in Habiganj on May 6, reports Daily Star. They were identified as Quashem Billah alias Noman and his brother Arif Billah. Police said that they were arrested following a statement given by another HuJI-B cadre, Mizanur Rahman Mithu, during interrogation at TFI cell in capital Dhaka. Mithu was earlier arrested by the Rapid Action Battalion in connection with the killing of former Finance Minister SAMS Kibria. He also gave a confessional statement before a Magistrate. Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID) Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rafiqul Islam said Mithu told them during interrogation that Quashem and Arif were with them at a training camp of the outfit in a hilly area at Dinarpur under Nabiganj sub-District in Habiganj District.
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May - 6 
De-mining groups also found ten anti personnel mines from Kilinochchi, Mankulam and Kumulamunai areas on the same day.
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De-mining groups also found ten anti personnel mines from Kilinochchi, Mankulam and Kumulamunai areas on the same day.
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May - 6 
The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) threat against Sri Lanka has only shifted from the field of battle to the field of diplomacy, with attempts of establishing a Transnational Government in exile to continue LTTE propaganda, said External Aff
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The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) threat against Sri Lanka has only shifted from the field of battle to the field of diplomacy, with attempts of establishing a Transnational Government in exile to continue LTTE propaganda, said External Affairs Minister Professor G.L. Peiris on May 6, reports Daily News. Stating that the Government has instructed the Sri Lankan ambassadors in relevant countries to take suitable action to handle the situation, the Minister said Sri Lanka was now facing a different type of threat inimical to the interest of the country. Minister Peiris made this observation in response to a question raised by United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Karu Jayasuriya as to when the Government would lift the State of Emergency. The Minister said the Government would not continue the Emergency Regulations one moment longer than necessary and stated the Government has scaled down the Emergency Regulations significantly. He also stated the Government has retained only such provisions of the Emergency Regulations absolutely necessary to counter the vicious propaganda of the pro-LTTE groups against the Government. He further stated that the Government was not in a position to predict when the Emergency would be lifted. "Although the LTTE is militarily defeated the risk is not over," Minister Peiris said. He also informed that no foreign country has asked us to abolish the Emergency Regulations.
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May - 6 
Troops during search and clear operations in Rambakulam, Chinnkpurawasankulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni on May 6 recovered eleven hand grenades, one shotgun, one T-56 weapon body, five Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one Arul bomb, nine 6
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Troops during search and clear operations in Rambakulam, Chinnkpurawasankulam and Puthukkudiyiruppu areas of Wanni on May 6 recovered eleven hand grenades, one shotgun, one T-56 weapon body, five Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one Arul bomb, nine 60-mm mortar bombs, one claymore mine and two-60 mm misfired mortar bombs, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 7 
A group of 50 Maoists attacked the Integrated Child Development Scheme office building at Kudumuluguma under Orkel Police station area in Malkanagiri District on May 7. They ransacked furniture and set ablaze documents and files.
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A group of 50 Maoists attacked the Integrated Child Development Scheme office building at Kudumuluguma under Orkel Police station area in Malkanagiri District on May 7. They ransacked furniture and set ablaze documents and files.
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May - 7 
At least 400 Manipur bound trucks and oil tankers were stranded in Nagaland, according to Nagaland Post. The truckers said they would move to their destination only under adequate security escort.
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At least 400 Manipur bound trucks and oil tankers were stranded in Nagaland, according to Nagaland Post. The truckers said they would move to their destination only under adequate security escort.
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May - 7 
Cease-fire monitoring cell authority of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Phungthing Shimrang, said the during a press conference in the NSCN-IM’s headquarters at Niuland near Dimapur sated that outfit’s ‘general secre
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Cease-fire monitoring cell authority of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), Phungthing Shimrang, said the during a press conference in the NSCN-IM’s headquarters at Niuland near Dimapur sated that outfit’s ‘general secretary’ Thuingaleng Muivah deferred his visit to Manipur until the situation normalised, after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asked him to do so.
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May - 7 
Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Central Committee (CC) member Mohammed Hussain alias Sagar was on May 7 sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by the Adilabad Excise Court Judicial First Class Magistrate G. Venu in a 1988 jail break case. T
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Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Central Committee (CC) member Mohammed Hussain alias Sagar was on May 7 sentenced to 18 months imprisonment by the Adilabad Excise Court Judicial First Class Magistrate G. Venu in a 1988 jail break case. The accused had escaped from Adilabad sub-jail along with other Maoists - Nalla Adi Reddy, Bandi Prakash and Munje Ratnaiah. While Nalla Adi Reddy, another CC member was killed in an encounter in Karimnagar District later, Bandi Prakash was convicted in the case, while Ratnaiah is still absconding.
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May - 7 
Four militants and two Army personnel were killed in a gun battle between the two sides in the Baramulla District in the morning of May 7 (today), reports PTI. Acting on a tip off, Army cordoned Rafiabad village, 65 kilometres from Srinagar, Defence
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Four militants and two Army personnel were killed in a gun battle between the two sides in the Baramulla District in the morning of May 7 (today), reports PTI. Acting on a tip off, Army cordoned Rafiabad village, 65 kilometres from Srinagar, Defence spokesman Lt. Col. J. S. Brar said. As the search party reached the house where the militants were hiding, the militants opened fire and in the ensuing gun battle four militants and two Army personnel were killed, added the spokesman. The gun battle was going on when last reports came in. The encounter started in the evening of May 6 after the Security Forces (SFs) surrounded a forest area near Sheikhpora village in Rafiabad, adds Rediff.com. "As the Security Forces were laying the cordon, hiding militants opened fire triggering an encounter which continued the whole night," J. S. Brar told Rediff.com.
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May - 7 
Goa Government has asked the Police to cross-check antecedents of all workers from Orissa employed in unorganised sector in Goa.
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Goa Government has asked the Police to cross-check antecedents of all workers from Orissa employed in unorganised sector in Goa.
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May - 7 
India has sought custody of detained ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia. The latest request was passed on to the visiting key aide and Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Mashiur Rahman. National Security Advisor (NSA) Shivshankar
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India has sought custody of detained ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia. The latest request was passed on to the visiting key aide and Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Mashiur Rahman. National Security Advisor (NSA) Shivshankar Menon reportedly conveyed New Delhi’s desire to have custody of the ULFA leader Anup Chetia. Menon also expressed India’s gratitude to Rehman for handing over National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary to India. The detained ULFA leader has completed his jail term in Bangladesh and currently under ‘protective custody’. Dhaka has been maintaining that his application for political asylum is pending.
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Maoist squad member Sushil Hembram, who was arrested from Bankura on May 7, was produced in Khatra sub-divisional court on May 9 and given seven days in Police custody, reports Times of India. A resident of Bhalukbasa, Hembram is a Class VII dropout
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Maoist squad member Sushil Hembram, who was arrested from Bankura on May 7, was produced in Khatra sub-divisional court on May 9 and given seven days in Police custody, reports Times of India. A resident of Bhalukbasa, Hembram is a Class VII dropout of Komarpur High School in West Midnapore.
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May - 7 
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the State Cabinet at its meeting on May 7 resolved to request NSCN-IM leader to consider postponing his visit to Somdal of Ukhrul District in Manipur, till the situation stabilises, according to Nagaland Post.
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said the State Cabinet at its meeting on May 7 resolved to request NSCN-IM leader to consider postponing his visit to Somdal of Ukhrul District in Manipur, till the situation stabilises, according to Nagaland Post. Chief Minister also conveyed the Cabinet’s decision to Muivah.
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May - 7 
Police in the night of May 6 detained a HM militant, hailing from Kishtwar town, in the Gujjar Nagar area of Jammu following specific inputs that he had come here for financial transactions. The militant was the mastermind in breaking open J&K Bank b
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Police in the night of May 6 detained a HM militant, hailing from Kishtwar town, in the Gujjar Nagar area of Jammu following specific inputs that he had come here for financial transactions. The militant was the mastermind in breaking open J&K Bank branch at Kishtwar along with other accused and looted INR 1.06 crore in the intervening night of July 7-8, 2009. Out of a total of INR 45 lakh recovered from the arrested persons, INR 26 lakh were seized from him. The detained militant, yet to be arrested is identified by Zahoor-ul-Hassan. Reports indicate that that he had come to Jammu for some sort of financial transaction on behalf of HM.
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May - 7 
Seven Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and two Army personnel were killed in an over 24-hour gunfight, ending in the evening of May 7, in the Shiekhpora forested area of Rafiabad in the Baramulla District, Police said. “The gunfight has ended. Seven m
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Seven Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants and two Army personnel were killed in an over 24-hour gunfight, ending in the evening of May 7, in the Shiekhpora forested area of Rafiabad in the Baramulla District, Police said. “The gunfight has ended. Seven militants belonging to the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit were killed while two soldiers also died,” Inspector General of Police (Kashmir), Farooq Ahmad told IANS. “Our men are still searching the area,” he added. The gunfight was triggered late in the afternoon of May 6 after the Security Forces (SFs) surrounded the forest area on specific information about the presence of a group of heavily armed militants there. “As the tight cordon closed in on the holed up militants, they fired indiscriminately at the security forces leading to a fierce gunfight which continued for the entire night. More reinforcements were also rushed to the area yesterday (May 6),” Police said. Earlier it was reported that four militants and two Army personnel were killed in the gun battle. Although the security officials claimed that all the slain militants belonged to the LeT, a spokesman of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) told a local news gathering agency over phone that four of the killed militants were its cadres and claimed that three SFs personnel were killed in the encounter.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up house of a boat operator, Rama Rao, at Boleru in Malkanagiri District on May 7.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up house of a boat operator, Rama Rao, at Boleru in Malkanagiri District on May 7.
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May - 7 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres caused derailment of four bogies of Sealdah-Balia Express (3105) near Chaksikandar on the Hajipur-Barauni section in Samastipur District on May 7.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres caused derailment of four bogies of Sealdah-Balia Express (3105) near Chaksikandar on the Hajipur-Barauni section in Samastipur District on May 7.
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May - 7 
The death sentence awarded to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab by a trial court for the November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks is a "clear message'' to terrorist outfits in Pakistan that they will not
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The death sentence awarded to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab by a trial court for the November 26, 2008 (also known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks is a "clear message'' to terrorist outfits in Pakistan that they will not be allowed to get away with their nefarious designs, said Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on May 7, reports Times of India. "It has been proved by this judgment that under the present law itself, if there is a will, we can take stern action...We can send a proper message to all those criminals and terrorists,'' said Antony.
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May - 7 
The State Home Minister Ravi Naik on May 7 said that Goa has no threat from Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism), reported Hindustan Times. "We do not have any threat from the Naxalism. It would also not be proper to say that Naxalites were taking shelter
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The State Home Minister Ravi Naik on May 7 said that Goa has no threat from Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism), reported Hindustan Times. "We do not have any threat from the Naxalism. It would also not be proper to say that Naxalites were taking shelter in the state," Naik told reporters on the sidelines of annual passing out parade of Police training school at Valpoi, 60 kilometers away from the State capital Panaji. Naik's statement came in the wake of arrest of Sambu Beck, 25, a top leader of Maowadi Trishul Manch (MTM) wanted by Orissa Police and 17 others on May 6 in Goa.
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May - 7 
The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Raju (35), from a forest area in Sonbhadra District on May 7.
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The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Raju (35), from a forest area in Sonbhadra District on May 7.
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May - 7 
Two alleged militants’ supporters were arrested in Doda District on May 7. The arrestees, identified as Sajjad Ahmed and Gul Mohammad, were arrested on the basis of intelligence inputs that they were helping local militants, sources said.
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Two alleged militants’ supporters were arrested in Doda District on May 7. The arrestees, identified as Sajjad Ahmed and Gul Mohammad, were arrested on the basis of intelligence inputs that they were helping local militants, sources said.
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May - 7 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Prafulla Cho and Madhav Bora, surrendered before Border Security Force (BSF) on May 7 at Salmora BSF camp in Golaghat.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) militants, Prafulla Cho and Madhav Bora, surrendered before Border Security Force (BSF) on May 7 at Salmora BSF camp in Golaghat.
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May - 7 
ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi said that the decision on the talks process would be taken collectively by its central committee. Gogoi said, “The presence of any particular individual is not important in this case. The decision has to be taken by
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ULFA ‘vice-chairman’ Pradip Gogoi said that the decision on the talks process would be taken collectively by its central committee. Gogoi said, “The presence of any particular individual is not important in this case. The decision has to be taken by the outfit’s central committee leadership.” ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah, who is opposed to talks with the Government sans sovereignty, had said that no leader of the outfit could individually take a decision on whether talks should be held or not. He further said that efforts to create a rift among people following Daimary’s arrest should be avoided.
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May - 7 
Union Government’s peace envoy for the Northeast P.C. Haldar, Assam Principal Secretary (Home) Subhash Das, Special Branch Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Khagen Sarma and Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) ‘publici
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Union Government’s peace envoy for the Northeast P.C. Haldar, Assam Principal Secretary (Home) Subhash Das, Special Branch Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Khagen Sarma and Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) ‘publicity secretary’ Rejak Dera and three others participated in the tripartite talks held at SB headquarters in Guwahati, according to Sentinel. Dera said that the KLNLF demanded adequate security for designated camps and members of the outfit. The KLNLF also demanded five designated camps, including one at Umrangsu. He also said that the outfit did not submit its charter of demands at the meeting.
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May - 7 
Uttar Pradesh Government on May 7 announced a cash award of INR 100,000 for anyone providing vital inputs leading to the arrest of notorious Left Wing Extremist Lalbrat Kol, who has 36 cases pending against him. Kol is a native of Jhaiyavan area unde
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Uttar Pradesh Government on May 7 announced a cash award of INR 100,000 for anyone providing vital inputs leading to the arrest of notorious Left Wing Extremist Lalbrat Kol, who has 36 cases pending against him. Kol is a native of Jhaiyavan area under Chakkarghatta Police station of Chandauli District.
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May - 7 
West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Bhupinder Singh said the State will have a 1,000-strong counter- insurgency force on the pattern of the Grey Hound forces of Andhra Pradesh and also a training school for tackling terrorism within the next
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West Bengal Director General of Police (DGP) Bhupinder Singh said the State will have a 1,000-strong counter- insurgency force on the pattern of the Grey Hound forces of Andhra Pradesh and also a training school for tackling terrorism within the next two to three months, reported The Hindu on May 7. The force, comprising young officers with two to four years' service, will be ready to take positions by August, said the Police Chief. The training centre will be located at Salua in and the training grounds would be the forested areas in Salboni in West Midnapore District. The project is expected to cost around INR 270,000,000.
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May - 7 
West Bengal Government is planning to train women Police personnel for posting in Maoist-affected areas, Director-General of Police Bhupinder Singh said. He said they would receive the same training as the counter-insurgency force to be raised in two
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West Bengal Government is planning to train women Police personnel for posting in Maoist-affected areas, Director-General of Police Bhupinder Singh said. He said they would receive the same training as the counter-insurgency force to be raised in two to three months for tackling the Maoists in the West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura Districts.
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May - 7 
A lecturer of Quetta Agriculture College was found dead in the Rahim Colony area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on May 7, according to Daily Times. Police say Syed Wali, who was serving as a researcher and lecturer in the college,
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A lecturer of Quetta Agriculture College was found dead in the Rahim Colony area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on May 7, according to Daily Times. Police say Syed Wali, who was serving as a researcher and lecturer in the college, was shot and beaten to death at his residence. There were several bullet wounds on his body.
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May - 7 
A New York Times report on May 7 claimed that the Pakistani Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP), which American investigators suspect were behind the attempt to bomb Times Square, have in recent years combined forces with al Qaeda and other gro
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A New York Times report on May 7 claimed that the Pakistani Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP), which American investigators suspect were behind the attempt to bomb Times Square, have in recent years combined forces with al Qaeda and other groups, threatening to extend their reach and ambitions. Since the group’s formation in 2007, the main mission of the TTP has been to maintain their hold on territory in Pakistan’s tribal areas to train fighters against American and NATO forces in Afghanistan and, increasingly, to strike at the Pakistani state as the military pushes into these havens. Pakistan’s military offensives and intensifying US drone strikes have degraded their capabilities. But the TTP have sustained themselves through alliances with any number of other militant groups, splinter cells, foot soldiers and guns-for-hire in the areas under their control. “They trade bomb makers and people around,” a senior US intelligence official said on May 6 in an interview. “It’s becoming this witches’ brew.” “The TTP are the local partner of al Qaeda in Pakistan,” said Amir Rana, the Director of the Pakistan Institute for Peace Studies, who has tracked militant networks for years. “It has no capacity for an international agenda on its own.”
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May - 7 
Faisal Shahzad confessed before investigators that he drew inspiration from Yemeni-American militant cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, a report in The New York Times said. The newspaper quoted an American official as saying that Shahzad, a US citizen of Pakist
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Faisal Shahzad confessed before investigators that he drew inspiration from Yemeni-American militant cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, a report in The New York Times said. The newspaper quoted an American official as saying that Shahzad, a US citizen of Pakistani origin, had said he was “inspired by” the lectures of Awlaki. “He listened to him, and he did it,” the official said, referring to May 2’s attempted bombing on a busy street in the Times Square. A military official said Shahzad had told interrogators that he met Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) operatives in North Waziristan in December and January.
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May - 7 
Five Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed as choppers pounded militant hideouts during operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in various areas of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 7,
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Five Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed as choppers pounded militant hideouts during operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in various areas of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 7, according to Daily Times. Sources said that the shelling was carried out in Chappar Masti Khel and Kole Bargan areas. Two Taliban hideouts were also destroyed in the attack.
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May - 7 
Intelligence agencies have warned the Punjab Government about various madrassas (Islamic religious schools) which have been established close to sensitive installations across the province without proper permission and registration, reports Daily Tim
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Intelligence agencies have warned the Punjab Government about various madrassas (Islamic religious schools) which have been established close to sensitive installations across the province without proper permission and registration, reports Daily Times. After receiving the reports, the Punjab Government has directed the provincial police and other authorities concerned to seal all such madrassas immediately.
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May - 7 
Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik, while addressing the Pakistani Community in Beijing, the capital of China, on May 7 said that Abdul Haq, the leader of Islamist group East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) has recently been killed in Pakist
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Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik, while addressing the Pakistani Community in Beijing, the capital of China, on May 7 said that Abdul Haq, the leader of Islamist group East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) has recently been killed in Pakistan. He also added that Pakistan and China have “broken the back” of the ETIM, which China accuses of orchestrating attacks in its restive Xinjiang region. Abdul Haq alias Memetiming Memeti had taken over leadership of the ETIM in 2003 after the death of previous leader Hasan Mahsum in Pakistan.
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May - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested 10 militants during a search operation carried out in Shalobar area of the Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in the Khyber Agency.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested 10 militants during a search operation carried out in Shalobar area of the Bara tehsil (revenue unit) in the Khyber Agency.
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May - 7 
SFs arrested three alleged militants in Kabal tehsil. The sources said the militants Murad, Habib-un-Nabi and Abdul Qadeer were arrested during a search operation by the SFs in Kanju area.
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SFs arrested three alleged militants in Kabal tehsil. The sources said the militants Murad, Habib-un-Nabi and Abdul Qadeer were arrested during a search operation by the SFs in Kanju area.
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May - 7 
The intelligence agencies in Karachi have released several alleged militants who were detained over their potential links with Faisal Shahzad. Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) members, Shahid and Inam, who were arrested from Sector 11 of Orangi Town in Kar
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The intelligence agencies in Karachi have released several alleged militants who were detained over their potential links with Faisal Shahzad. Two Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) members, Shahid and Inam, who were arrested from Sector 11 of Orangi Town in Karachi, were among those released. They were sent back to their homes on May 7-night after they were found innocent, the sources said, adding that besides the JeM men, some others had also been released. The intelligence agencies had rounded up at least 20 members of various banned outfits from Karachi to probe Shahzad’s car bombing attempt. Those released included members of the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and other organisations linked with al Qaeda.
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May - 7 
The Provincial Government will soon launch a search operation against terrorists in Kala Dhaka, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said. Hussain made it clear this was not a military operation. “It is a search operatio
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The Provincial Government will soon launch a search operation against terrorists in Kala Dhaka, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Information Minister Mian Iftikhar Hussain said. Hussain made it clear this was not a military operation. “It is a search operation to be conducted by the Frontier Constabulary (FC), Police and elders of the area to arrest militants wherever they are, take action against them and destroy their hideouts,” he said while talking to the media at the Civil Officers Mess.
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May - 7 
The SFs recovered two Kalashnikov rifles, a gun and two pistols and cartridges during search operation in Asharbanr area in Charbagh tehsil.
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The SFs recovered two Kalashnikov rifles, a gun and two pistols and cartridges during search operation in Asharbanr area in Charbagh tehsil.
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May - 7 
The Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants attacked a Police checkpost situated in Ghazi Kot town of the Mansehra District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing four Policemen and critically injuring one on May 7, according to Daily Times. The
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The Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants attacked a Police checkpost situated in Ghazi Kot town of the Mansehra District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing four Policemen and critically injuring one on May 7, according to Daily Times. The militants opened fire at Policemen sheltering from rain inside a checkpost building in Ghazi Kot town. “Four Policemen were killed on the spot, while the injured Policeman is still unconscious,” Zulfiqar Jadoon, a Police official said.
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May - 7 
The United States (US) has warned of "severe consequences" if a successful extremist attack in America were traced back to Pakistan, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in an interview on May 7, reports The News. The Pakistani Taliban claimed
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The United States (US) has warned of "severe consequences" if a successful extremist attack in America were traced back to Pakistan, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in an interview on May 7, reports The News. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility for a failed bid to bomb New York's Times Square on May 2. If proven, it would be the group's first act in the United States. "We've gotten more cooperation. It's been a real sea change in the commitment we have seen from the Pakistani Government. We want more, we expect more," Clinton said in the interview. "We've made it very clear that if – heaven forbid - attacks like this that we can trace back to Pakistan were to have been successful, there would be very severe consequences," she said, without elaborating.
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May - 7 
The United States General David Petraeus, who oversees wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, says on May 7 that the Times Square bombing suspect, Faisal Shahzad, is a “lone wolf” who did not work with others, reports Daily Times. Gen Petraeus said the allege
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The United States General David Petraeus, who oversees wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, says on May 7 that the Times Square bombing suspect, Faisal Shahzad, is a “lone wolf” who did not work with others, reports Daily Times. Gen Petraeus said the alleged bomber, Faisal Shahzad, was inspired by terrorists in Pakistan, but did not have direct contact with them. Authorities say Shahzad told investigators he went to a terror training camp in Pakistan, but they have yet to confirm that.
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May - 7 
The United States while expressing its admiration for the “extraordinary efforts” of the Pakistan military to take on violent extremists has pledged to assist the Pakistan Armed Forces with a supply of the relevant equipment needed to fight the war a
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The United States while expressing its admiration for the “extraordinary efforts” of the Pakistan military to take on violent extremists has pledged to assist the Pakistan Armed Forces with a supply of the relevant equipment needed to fight the war against terror, Daily Times reported on May 7. The assurance came at the conclusion of the three-day Pakistan-US Security Assistance Working Group (SAWG), which discussed defence cooperation in a meeting held from May 5-7, 2010, in the Ministry of Defence Production, where Pakistan also put forward a list of equipment that it would need in the forthcoming military operations. The meeting saw a visit by NATO’s International Security Assistance Force commander, General Stanley Mc Chrystal, who according to the US Embassy travelled to Pakistan to provide an update on International Security Assistance Force’s (ISAF) current operations in Afghanistan and to consult with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani.
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May - 7 
Two important militant ‘commanders’ including an alleged mastermind of suicide attacks were killed in a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) at Mamdheri village in Swat District. The slain militant ‘commanders’ were identified as Qari Abdullah of Cha
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Two important militant ‘commanders’ including an alleged mastermind of suicide attacks were killed in a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) at Mamdheri village in Swat District. The slain militant ‘commanders’ were identified as Qari Abdullah of Charbagh and Sajjad alias Anees of Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat. The sources said the clash took place in Mamdheri during a pre-dawn raid in which two militant ‘commanders’ were killed. This is the native village of Swat Taliban ‘Chief’ Maulana Fazlullah and served as his headquarters till the end of 2007. They were driven out from the area in a military operation launched in November 2007. Qari Abdullah was said to be the mastermind of suicide attacks that took place in recent weeks in Mingora and was also involved in attacks on the SFs, sources added.
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May - 7 
At least eight cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) were injured in Lekhnath of Kaski District on May 7 when unknown persons opened firing during a clash between the Maoist cadres and the participants of the peac
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At least eight cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) were injured in Lekhnath of Kaski District on May 7 when unknown persons opened firing during a clash between the Maoist cadres and the participants of the peace rally.
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May - 7 
Several places in Kathmandu remained tense as peace demonstrators and the agitating Maoist cadres clashed. Cadres of the Unified CPN-Maoist hurled stones to the people at Bhaktapur Bus Park in Bag Bazaar. Clash ensued after the peace rally participan
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Several places in Kathmandu remained tense as peace demonstrators and the agitating Maoist cadres clashed. Cadres of the Unified CPN-Maoist hurled stones to the people at Bhaktapur Bus Park in Bag Bazaar. Clash ensued after the peace rally participants led by cadres of Youth Force, the Youth Wing of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) pelted stones at the Maoist cadres. In Patan, a clash took place as participants of a peace assembly organised at Krishna Temple pelted stones at a vehicle being used by the Maoists. Clashes are also reported in Tundikhel, Sundhara, Teku, Kalanki, Pulchowk, New Road and Exhibition Road in Kathmandu.
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May - 7 
Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai said his party "will have to find an alternative to the peaceful agitation", reports Nepal News. "We will have to change the ways if the Government continues of ignore the peaceful protests,” he sai
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Unified CPN-Maoist vice chairman Baburam Bhattarai said his party "will have to find an alternative to the peaceful agitation", reports Nepal News. "We will have to change the ways if the Government continues of ignore the peaceful protests,” he said.
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May - 7 
Police recovered 768 rounds of bullet of SLR from a pond at Shilmuri village in Barura sub-District of Comilla District on May 7. However, none was arrested.
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Police recovered 768 rounds of bullet of SLR from a pond at Shilmuri village in Barura sub-District of Comilla District on May 7. However, none was arrested.
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May - 7 
De-mining groups also recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) charger, five hand grenades, six anti-personnel mine fuses, 82 anti-personnel mines, one 40-mm RPG bomb, one Arul bomb, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, three fuses, 29 rounds of 7.62x39 a
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De-mining groups also recovered one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) charger, five hand grenades, six anti-personnel mine fuses, 82 anti-personnel mines, one 40-mm RPG bomb, one Arul bomb, eight 81-mm mortar bombs, three fuses, 29 rounds of 7.62x39 ammunition, 32 Unexploded Ordnances (UXO) from Semamadhu, Periyapandivirichchan, Mallawarayankaddai, Periyathantanai, Nochchikulam, Iraniiruppaikulam, Tachchalamarathamadhu, Alankulam, Adampan and Kilinochchi areas on the same day 7.
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May - 7 
Police recovered 13 claymore mines, three firing devices and eight Light Machine Gun (LMG) links with ammunition from Murusumoddai area of Kurunegala District during a search operation, on May 7.
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Police recovered 13 claymore mines, three firing devices and eight Light Machine Gun (LMG) links with ammunition from Murusumoddai area of Kurunegala District during a search operation, on May 7.
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May - 7 
Sri Lanka on May 7 asked western countries to crackdown on Tamils trying to revive the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) separatist movement, which was crushed in 2009, reports The Hindu. Declaring that Colombo will not tolerate moves by the
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Sri Lanka on May 7 asked western countries to crackdown on Tamils trying to revive the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) separatist movement, which was crushed in 2009, reports The Hindu. Declaring that Colombo will not tolerate moves by the LTTE remnants to form a transnational Government, the newly-elected Prime Minister, D.M. Jayaratne, said the Government was aware of moves by some sections of the 1.5 million ethnic Tamils living abroad to revive separatist movement in the North.
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May - 7 
Troops during search and clear operations in Periyakaddai, Ampakamam and Tanniyuttu areas of Wanni on May 7 recovered 13 gelignite bars and eight anti-personnel mines.
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Troops during search and clear operations in Periyakaddai, Ampakamam and Tanniyuttu areas of Wanni on May 7 recovered 13 gelignite bars and eight anti-personnel mines.
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A 35-year-old man, wanted in connection with seizure of communication equipment meant for terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir five years ago, has been extradited from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and arrested in New Delhi, Police said on May 11. Sheikh S
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A 35-year-old man, wanted in connection with seizure of communication equipment meant for terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir five years ago, has been extradited from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and arrested in New Delhi, Police said on May 11. Sheikh Sajjad, suspected to be linked to terror outfit Al Badr, was extradited on May 8 from Dubai where he was detained for his alleged involvement in sending hi-tech communication equipment, including satellite phones, meant for the militants. Upon his arrival here, Sajjad was arrested by Special Cell which produced him before duty magistrate on May 9. On May 10, he was again produced before the court which sent him to police custody till May 16. The consignment from Jeddah was seized at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Mohd Amin Khan, a resident of Srinagar who approached the customs officials to claim the consignment, was arrested a week later after the seizure of the consignment. At his instance, one Ubaid was also arrested, an unnamed senior Police official said, adding their interrogation led them to Sajjad. Ubaid was later acquitted by a court while Amin, who had a shoe shop in Chandni Chowk (New Delhi), was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment in this case.
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May - 8 
A car with two kilograms of explosives was found abandoned near a busy Railway Station in Amritsar on May 8, Police said, reports IANS. The vehicle reportedly carried a fake Delhi registration number. “The car (DEA 5554) was found near the crowded s
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A car with two kilograms of explosives was found abandoned near a busy Railway Station in Amritsar on May 8, Police said, reports IANS. The vehicle reportedly carried a fake Delhi registration number. “The car (DEA 5554) was found near the crowded station,” Amritsar Police Commissioner Varinder Kumar Sharma told IANS. “One detonator and two packets of explosives, weighing nearly two kg, were recovered from the vehicle. The packets have been sent to the laboratory to ascertain their exact content and the nature of the explosives. An extensive search operation has been launched in the area,” he added.
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May - 8 
A Manipur bound truck was set ablaze by armed miscreants near Kohima in the evening of May 8.
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A Manipur bound truck was set ablaze by armed miscreants near Kohima in the evening of May 8.
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May - 8 
A suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre was killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) at Burapahar under Jakhalabandha Police Station in Nagaon District on May 8, according to Telegraph. A carbine with eight r
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A suspected Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) cadre was killed in an encounter by Security Forces (SFs) at Burapahar under Jakhalabandha Police Station in Nagaon District on May 8, according to Telegraph. A carbine with eight rounds of live ammunition and a grenade were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 8 
A suspected over ground worker of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Salam Radha Mohan Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Arong Khunou Awang Leikai in Thoubal District on May 8.
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A suspected over ground worker of the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), identified as Salam Radha Mohan Singh, was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Arong Khunou Awang Leikai in Thoubal District on May 8.
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May - 8 
A youth was shot dead by the HM militants in the Ganderbal District, a year after his militant brother, Dilawar Goghi, surrendered before the Police. Mohammad Latief Goghi (27) was shot dead in the night of May 7 by four militants inside his house at
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A youth was shot dead by the HM militants in the Ganderbal District, a year after his militant brother, Dilawar Goghi, surrendered before the Police. Mohammad Latief Goghi (27) was shot dead in the night of May 7 by four militants inside his house at Akhal village near Srinagar, an unnamed Police spokesman said on May 8. The youth was apparently killed to avenge the surrender of his brother, the spokesman added.
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May - 8 
Assam Rifles on May 5 rescued seven civilians who were abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres from the Longding circle of Tirap District, according toTelegraph. “Timely action by the Assam Rifles made possible
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Assam Rifles on May 5 rescued seven civilians who were abducted by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres from the Longding circle of Tirap District, according toTelegraph. “Timely action by the Assam Rifles made possible the rescue of the seven persons, who were abducted from Pumao circle of Tirap district. We have requested the Centre to deploy additional forces in Tirap and Changlang,” Arunachal Pradesh Home Minister Tako Dabi said on May 8.
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May - 8 
Five suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police in Sitamarhi District on May 8.
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Five suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police in Sitamarhi District on May 8.
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May - 8 
Four militants were killed in two separate gun battles with Security Forces (SFs) in Kupwara and Reasi Districts on May 8, Police said, according to IANS. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of militants in a house, the SFs moved into the Shahna
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Four militants were killed in two separate gun battles with Security Forces (SFs) in Kupwara and Reasi Districts on May 8, Police said, according to IANS. Acting on a tip-off about the presence of militants in a house, the SFs moved into the Shahnagri village of Kupwara District. “When the militants were challenged to surrender, they opened automatic gunfire, triggering a gun battle that lasted nearly eight hours,” a Police officer said. The two militants were killed but their identity was yet to be established.
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May - 8 
In the second incident, two more militants were killed in gun battle with the SFs in the Laar forest of Reasi District. A constable was also injured in the gun battle that lasted a little over four hours in the dense forest of Mahore village. The gun
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In the second incident, two more militants were killed in gun battle with the SFs in the Laar forest of Reasi District. A constable was also injured in the gun battle that lasted a little over four hours in the dense forest of Mahore village. The gun battle started when the SFs, acting on a tip-off, cordoned off the forest belt and asked the militants to surrender who started firing at them. An unnamed Police officer told IANS that the identity of the militants have not been established as yet. PTI, however, reported that the slain militants were identified as Bashir Ahmed alias Abu Rehman and Arif Ahmed, of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit. One of the slain militants was a self-styled ‘district commander’.
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May - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) got engaged in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District in Orissa on May 8, reports The Hindu. According to sources the incident occurred inside Guma
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Security Forces (SFs) got engaged in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoists (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Narayanpatna block of Koraput District in Orissa on May 8, reports The Hindu. According to sources the incident occurred inside Gumandi forest area near Podapadar under Narayanpatna Police Station area. As per reports exchange of fire was continuing till 8.30 p.m. The spot (IST) of the incident was around 100 kilometres away from the District headquarter town of Koraput.
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May - 8 
Seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on May 8 when Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up their bullet-proof vehicle in Bijapur District, reports The Hindu. The Maoists triggered an improvised explosiv
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Seven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed on May 8 when Communist Party of India- Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up their bullet-proof vehicle in Bijapur District, reports The Hindu. The Maoists triggered an improvised explosive device blast near Pedakodepal village on National Highway 16, 284 kilometres from State capital Raipur, and fired at the security personnel, Director-General of Police Vishwaranjan said. Seven personnel of 168 Battalion, including the driver, travelling from their company headquarters in Murkinal to the nearby battalion headquarters, were killed. However, one CRPF personal was injured and another missing. “It appears that the Security personnel ignored instructions not to drive through Naxal-infested areas,” State Home Minister Nankiram Kanwar said.
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May - 8 
SFs on May 8 a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) ‘district commander’ Habib Gujjar alias Habibullah alias Salman and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the forest area of Naidgam in Kishtwar District. The seizure included 60 kilograms
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SFs on May 8 a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) ‘district commander’ Habib Gujjar alias Habibullah alias Salman and seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition in the forest area of Naidgam in Kishtwar District. The seizure included 60 kilograms of explosives, seven Chinese grenades, 11 UBGL grenades, two improvised pipe bombs, seven detonators, one 12 bore rifle, one RPG round, 37 gelatine sticks, 15 meters of cordex wire, one radio set battery and three fire extinguishers. The fire extinguishers could also be converted into improvised explosive devices, he added.
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May - 8 
Sudhanshu Maiti (53), Lodhasoli local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Nahoria village in Jhargram area of West Midnapore District on May
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Sudhanshu Maiti (53), Lodhasoli local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Nahoria village in Jhargram area of West Midnapore District on May 8.
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May - 8 
The combined forces of Orissa Police’s Special Operations Group, Andhra Pradesh’s Greyhound and the Border Security Force (BSF) killed at least 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Gumandi forest in Narayanpatna in Kor
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The combined forces of Orissa Police’s Special Operations Group, Andhra Pradesh’s Greyhound and the Border Security Force (BSF) killed at least 10 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in the Gumandi forest in Narayanpatna in Koraput District on May 8.
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May - 8 
The Home Minister said that both the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-K have stepped up their activities in some pockets of Tirap District, bordering Nagaland and Assam. “At present, the state government is not pl
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The Home Minister said that both the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and NSCN-K have stepped up their activities in some pockets of Tirap District, bordering Nagaland and Assam. “At present, the state government is not planning any offensive against the NSCN or any other militant groups in Tirap and Changlang districts. We have requested the Centre to involve Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in a discussion before deciding to launch any offensive against them. We have also appealed to both factions of the NSCN to stop abducting people from the Longding, Pumao and Wakka circles of Tirap district,” Dabi said. He indicated that though Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram had asked for “zero tolerance” against the NSCN cadres operating in Tirap and Changlang, the State Government was not going to launch any strike unless there was any specific instruction from the Centre to carry out such operations.
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May - 8 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on May 8 stated that the outfit's general secretary Thuigaleng Muivah would visit to Somdal in Ukhrul District and other Naga areas in Manipur. "We abide by the wish of the Naga people
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) on May 8 stated that the outfit's general secretary Thuigaleng Muivah would visit to Somdal in Ukhrul District and other Naga areas in Manipur. "We abide by the wish of the Naga people to visit our own people to spread the good news of peace and complete the journey according to their wish," said the NSCN-IM. "We have undertaken this journey of peace to Somdal and other areas of Nagalim respecting the wish of the Naga people.It is unfortunate that the Manipur state government has opposed the visit of out Ato Kilonser Th. Muivah to his own people and we condemn it in the strongest term the irrationality of the state government, " it said. The NSCN-IM then revealed that the Government of India communicated its concern and request to defer our programme. "However, we wish to remind all concerned that we are committed to the wish of the Naga people and we will do that to the end," the NSCN-IM affirmed.
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May - 8 
The ongoing anti-militancy operation in North Kashmir has been further expanded towards Kralgund and Vilgam forest areas in the Kupwara District as the SFs have credible information about presence of 11 militants including ‘divisional commander’ of t
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The ongoing anti-militancy operation in North Kashmir has been further expanded towards Kralgund and Vilgam forest areas in the Kupwara District as the SFs have credible information about presence of 11 militants including ‘divisional commander’ of the LeT in dense forests of the area. The area of operation has now been expanded to jurisdiction of all the three Police Stations - Vilgam, Kralgund and Handwara -- of the Handwara sub-division. "The cordon-cum-search operations in the forests falling between Baramulla and Kupwara districts have been intensified following intelligence inputs about presence of 11 more militants in the area," sources told Daily Excelsior. They said top LeT commander Abdul Rehman, who heads the subversive activities in North Kashmir, was believed to be among the group of militants hiding in the forests. "A coordination meeting of LeT, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen and Harkat-ul-Mujahideen [HuM] was scheduled to take place at a secret location but Rehman and his group had to retreat to the forests of Handwara after eight militants were eliminated by Security Forces in two separate operations at Dogaripora in Dangiwacha area and Chak-e-Adoora in Kupwara over past two days," the sources said.
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May - 8 
West Bengal Chief Secretary Ardhendu Sen, during his trip to Midnapore town on May 8, said that additional Central forces for Maoist-affected areas were expected this month.
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West Bengal Chief Secretary Ardhendu Sen, during his trip to Midnapore town on May 8, said that additional Central forces for Maoist-affected areas were expected this month.
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May - 8 
At least nine Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries during clashes with Security Forces (SFs) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 8, reports Daily Tim
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At least nine Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and several others sustained injuries during clashes with Security Forces (SFs) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 8, reports Daily Times. According to sources, the clashes occurred at Dapora area, the agency headquarters of Upper Orakzai, where a trooper was also injured.
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May - 8 
Earlier on May 8, the Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that US has formally requested Pakistan for cooperation in investigations into the failed bombing attempt at New York’s Times Square and Pakistan will completely cooperate with Washington in t
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Earlier on May 8, the Interior Minister Rehman Malik said that US has formally requested Pakistan for cooperation in investigations into the failed bombing attempt at New York’s Times Square and Pakistan will completely cooperate with Washington in this regard. “Today we received a formal request from them in which they have told us some details about the charges,” Malik told reporters in Islamabad. Malik said it was premature to link the New York incident with Waziristan. “We will investigate the reports of Faisal Shahzad’s visit to Waziristan,” he said, adding that only Pakistani agencies would investigate the matter and no foreign team would be allowed to come to Pakistan for the purpose.
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May - 8 
Unidentified militants blew up a power supply tower in Shergai area of Kohat on May 8.
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Unidentified militants blew up a power supply tower in Shergai area of Kohat on May 8.
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May - 8 
A case was filed with Batiaghata Police station on May 8 against 12 people on charge of murder and gang rape during liberation war in 1971.
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A case was filed with Batiaghata Police station on May 8 against 12 people on charge of murder and gang rape during liberation war in 1971.
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May - 9 
A former Policeman, Mangal Dehari, was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Behbeda village in Narayanpur District on May 9.
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A former Policeman, Mangal Dehari, was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Behbeda village in Narayanpur District on May 9.
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May - 9 
A sit-in protest against the bomb attack at the residence of, Y. Yaima, Director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, was held at Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai in Imphal East District on May 9.
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A sit-in protest against the bomb attack at the residence of, Y. Yaima, Director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, was held at Khurai Thoidingjam Leikai in Imphal East District on May 9.
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May - 9 
A telephonic conversation between two suspected cadres of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) gave the security agencies a clue about outfit’s involvement in the February 13, 2010 Pune bomb blast, Police said on May 9, reports Times of India. Days after the
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A telephonic conversation between two suspected cadres of the Indian Mujahideen (IM) gave the security agencies a clue about outfit’s involvement in the February 13, 2010 Pune bomb blast, Police said on May 9, reports Times of India. Days after the German Bakery bomb blast on February 13, in which 17 people were killed and over 50 injured, alleged IM operative Salman Ansari's telephonic intercepts suggested that he had received a phone call from someone, believed to be Riyaz Bhatkal, from abroad congratulating him for the blast, the sources added. Uttar Pradesh (UP) Anti Terrorist Squad had arrested Salman alias Chhotu from near the Nepal border in UP On March 5, 2010 and he is currently in Delhi Police's custody. "This conversation between the duo has given us an important clue to believe that it was a handiwork of the IM cadres. Hence, the probe was initiated in that direction," an ATS official said, refusing to divulge contents of the conversation.
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May - 9 
Director General of Chhattisgarh Police Vishwa Ranjan on May 9 said, “The big problem is we have no technology and resources to de-mine the massive forested pockets. Without taking out landmines it's literally impossible to go after them freely in th
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Director General of Chhattisgarh Police Vishwa Ranjan on May 9 said, “The big problem is we have no technology and resources to de-mine the massive forested pockets. Without taking out landmines it's literally impossible to go after them freely in thickly forested areas where Maoists are always ready with a booby trap." Bastar region is spread over nearly 40,000 square kilometres area of which up to 25,000 square kilometres is intensively mined, Ranjan added.
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May - 9 
Manipur Government decided to ask Central Security Forces including the Army and Paramilitary to clear National Highway-39 which remains blockaded for more than a month by the Naga bodies.
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Manipur Government decided to ask Central Security Forces including the Army and Paramilitary to clear National Highway-39 which remains blockaded for more than a month by the Naga bodies.
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May - 9 
Most hospitals were running out of life-saving drugs and oxygen in Manipur.
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Most hospitals were running out of life-saving drugs and oxygen in Manipur.
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May - 9 
Muivah on May 8 accused the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram of being ‘arrogant’ and said the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) violence was a natural reaction to an ‘exploitative’ State, according to Telegraph. He criticized Chidamb
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Muivah on May 8 accused the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram of being ‘arrogant’ and said the Communist Party of India-Maoist’s (CPI-Maoist) violence was a natural reaction to an ‘exploitative’ State, according to Telegraph. He criticized Chidambaram’s policy of ‘suppression’ against Maoists and other dissenting groups.
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May - 9 
Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) general secretary Chuba Ozukum, joint secretary V. Vashum and member of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation Nepuni Piku were assaulted by two unidentified assailants at a hotel in Kohima on May 9.
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Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) general secretary Chuba Ozukum, joint secretary V. Vashum and member of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation Nepuni Piku were assaulted by two unidentified assailants at a hotel in Kohima on May 9.
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May - 9 
On May 9, a militant hideout was neutralised and arms and ammunition were recovered by the Police from Tral in the forest area of Doadh Kalan in Pulwama District. A PIKA gun, one sniper rifle, a rocket launcher, five rockets, two under barrel grenade
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On May 9, a militant hideout was neutralised and arms and ammunition were recovered by the Police from Tral in the forest area of Doadh Kalan in Pulwama District. A PIKA gun, one sniper rifle, a rocket launcher, five rockets, two under barrel grenade launchers with two UBGL grenades were recovered from the hideout.
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May - 9 
People belonging to Naga community residing in Imphal are fleeing to the hills fearing escalation of tension, following blockade and counter-blockade imposed by various organizations supporting or opposing the visit of National Socialist Council of N
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People belonging to Naga community residing in Imphal are fleeing to the hills fearing escalation of tension, following blockade and counter-blockade imposed by various organizations supporting or opposing the visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuigaleng Muivah to his native village Somdal in Ukhrul District.
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May - 9 
Prices of essential commodities have steeply increased severely affecting all the sections of the society, following the indefinite economic blockade imposed along the National Highways 39 and 53 by two Naga students’ bodies.
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Prices of essential commodities have steeply increased severely affecting all the sections of the society, following the indefinite economic blockade imposed along the National Highways 39 and 53 by two Naga students’ bodies.
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May - 9 
Ranjan Daimary, arrested ‘chairman’ of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), is now talking of peace and frequently telephoning his ‘commanders’ in the forests not to carry out any more violent strikes in the State. Daimary is as
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Ranjan Daimary, arrested ‘chairman’ of the outlawed National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), is now talking of peace and frequently telephoning his ‘commanders’ in the forests not to carry out any more violent strikes in the State. Daimary is assisting the authorities by way of telephone calls to his trusted ‘commanders’ and cadres not to launch any strikes that could lead to casualties. Subodh Daimary, elder brother of Daimary said, "Daimary in the last few days has been talking to his boys (cadres and commanders) over telephone and making an ardent request not to indulge in violence," a senior Police official also corroborated Subodh's statement.
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May - 9 
So far, no particular terrorist outfit has taken the responsibility, Police believe this incident was part of the attempt of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) elements to revive terrorism in Punjab.
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So far, no particular terrorist outfit has taken the responsibility, Police believe this incident was part of the attempt of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) elements to revive terrorism in Punjab.
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May - 9 
The death toll of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers increased to eight in the May 8 landmine blast in Bijapur District triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Economic Times reported. Earlier it was reported that sev
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The death toll of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers increased to eight in the May 8 landmine blast in Bijapur District triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Economic Times reported. Earlier it was reported that seven CRPF troopers were killed in the incident. A CRPF trooper was also injured in the blast.
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May - 9 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) on May 9 warned that Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) are planning a major offensive in Gadchiroli District, reported IBN Live. The report also points out that most national highways despite being metalled have been heavily
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) on May 9 warned that Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) are planning a major offensive in Gadchiroli District, reported IBN Live. The report also points out that most national highways despite being metalled have been heavily mined by the Naxals and the bombs can be triggered even after several months depending on the target or opportunity. Contractors have reportedly been coerced into planting the mines on the national highway passing though the areas dominated by the Naxals.
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May - 9 
The KLNLF has formed a six-member special committee to prepare its demand charter, which would be submitted in the next round of tripartite talks likely to be held later in May 2010, reports Telegraph. The six-member special committee headed by KLNL
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The KLNLF has formed a six-member special committee to prepare its demand charter, which would be submitted in the next round of tripartite talks likely to be held later in May 2010, reports Telegraph. The six-member special committee headed by KLNLF ‘chief’ P. Dili comprises three of its leaders- ‘vice-president’ Habe Tokbi, ‘general secretary’ Tong Teron and ‘publicity secretary’ Rejek Dera. Two intellectuals from the community whose names are kept secret are also included. General Secretary Thong Teron said, “The charter of demands would be prepared after consulting the issues with our cadres. The issues would again be discussed with intellectuals and organisations representing the community before it reached the table of government.”
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May - 9 
Two grenades were destroyed by a Bomb Disposal Squad after they were recovered by an ex-serviceman from scrap collected by two women at Lower Chowadi in Sainik Colony of Jammu in the morning of May 9.
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Two grenades were destroyed by a Bomb Disposal Squad after they were recovered by an ex-serviceman from scrap collected by two women at Lower Chowadi in Sainik Colony of Jammu in the morning of May 9.
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May - 9 
Two suspected cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested near Mandal Jail in Chatra District on May 9, reported Hindustan Times. The Police seized INR 100,000
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Two suspected cadres of the Jharkhand Prastuti Committee (JPC), a breakaway group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were arrested near Mandal Jail in Chatra District on May 9, reported Hindustan Times. The Police seized INR 100,000 from them.
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May - 9 
Two suspects, including an employee of Public Health Engineering (PHE) department, were arrested after Police neutralised a module of fake currency operating in Kishtwar District. An unnamed Police officer said, “Acting on the disclosure of two peopl
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Two suspects, including an employee of Public Health Engineering (PHE) department, were arrested after Police neutralised a module of fake currency operating in Kishtwar District. An unnamed Police officer said, “Acting on the disclosure of two people arrested a week-ago with a big consignment of fake currency, five more people were trapped last night [May 9] and two of them were detained after fake currency was recovered from their possession.” “The accused were identified as Irshad Ahmed, a PHE employee, resident of Thathri and Wazir Ahmed, resident of Bounjwan while Rs [INR] 43,000 and Rs [INR] 13,500 fake currency in the denomination of Rs [INR] 1000 and Rs [INR] 500 notes were recovered from them,” the Police officer added.
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May - 9 
Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai said the Union Government is aware that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had been in touch with some of the other militant outfits in different parts of the country like National Socialist Council of
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Union Home Secretary G. K. Pillai said the Union Government is aware that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) had been in touch with some of the other militant outfits in different parts of the country like National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), reports Assam Tribune. In its latest report, the Standing Committee attached to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), however, quoted the Home Secretary as saying, “We don’t have any evidence of direct outside support. This, in one sense, is so far a fully home grown and very clever and intelligent movement.” About the links between the CPI-Maoist and Northeast-based insurgent groups, Pillai said that the CPI-Maoist had talks with the outfits in an effort to widen their movement. The Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended that more counter-insurgency and jungle warfare colleges in line of the Vairengte in Mizoram should be opened.
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Village Defence Committee (VDC) members allegedly abducted by the militants from Doda District, on May 10 managed to escape from their clutches, Kashmir Times reported. According to Police sources, the VDC members grazing cattle in Alkanda area of Do
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Village Defence Committee (VDC) members allegedly abducted by the militants from Doda District, on May 10 managed to escape from their clutches, Kashmir Times reported. According to Police sources, the VDC members grazing cattle in Alkanda area of Doda on May 9 were abducted by the militants and later taken to forest area.
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May - 9 
Airport Security Forces (ASF) arrested an alleged suicide bomber at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi and successfully foiled a likely plane bombing or hijacking incident. The 30-year-old would-be suicide bomber, Faiz Muhammad, was captured
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Airport Security Forces (ASF) arrested an alleged suicide bomber at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi and successfully foiled a likely plane bombing or hijacking incident. The 30-year-old would-be suicide bomber, Faiz Muhammad, was captured by the ASF personnel after a scanner machine installed at the Airport sounded an alarm as Faiz was being scanned. Devices commonly used to detonate explosive materials were found to be installed in his shoes.
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May - 9 
Aneesur Rehman, a former Colonel of the Pakistan Army, who was currently working as pilot for the Frontier Constabulary (FC) Director General, was abducted from Gadap Town of Karachi along with two of his friends on May 9. Sources said Aneesur Rehman
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Aneesur Rehman, a former Colonel of the Pakistan Army, who was currently working as pilot for the Frontier Constabulary (FC) Director General, was abducted from Gadap Town of Karachi along with two of his friends on May 9. Sources said Aneesur Rehman was accompanied by his two friends-cum-business partners when he was abducted from “militant hub” Gadap. Gadap Town is commonly referred to as a safe haven for terrorists affiliated with various banned outfits, the Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) as well as al Qaeda.
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May - 9 
Around 43 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed in various areas of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 9. At least 33 Taliban (TTP) militants were killed and four injured during clashes with the Security Fo
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Around 43 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed in various areas of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 9. At least 33 Taliban (TTP) militants were killed and four injured during clashes with the Security Forces (SFs) and jet air strikes in Orakzai Agency. The sources said that the SFs killed 10 Taliban (TTP) militants when they resisted troops’ advancement in Mazoti village in Upper Orakzai. Fighter jets also targeted Taliban (TTP) militant hideouts in Kasha, Teerangra, Badeewani Khawan, Shna Gandi, Khose Maila and Khawri areas, killing at least 13 Taliban (TTP) militants. Another 10 Taliban (TTP) militants were killed during clashes with SFs at Daboori area in Upper Orakzai. The SFs, meanwhile, claimed to have secured Daboori area.
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May - 9 
At least 10 Taliban (TTP) militants were killed when a US drone fired two missiles into a compound in North Waziristan. The strike targeted a house in Inzar Kas village, 60 kilometres west of Miranshah, injuring four others. An unnamed senior securit
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At least 10 Taliban (TTP) militants were killed when a US drone fired two missiles into a compound in North Waziristan. The strike targeted a house in Inzar Kas village, 60 kilometres west of Miranshah, injuring four others. An unnamed senior security official said that the compound became suspicious as it was being used by foreign militants. It was, however, not immediately known if any ‘high-value target’ was present in the area at the time of attack, security official added.
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May - 9 
Intelligence agencies have reported that a militant, Abu Bakr, is planning to attack law enforcement agencies in Punjab, on the orders of his ‘commander’ Qari Zalzla, reports Daily Times. Intelligence agencies further said that two stolen vehicles ar
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Intelligence agencies have reported that a militant, Abu Bakr, is planning to attack law enforcement agencies in Punjab, on the orders of his ‘commander’ Qari Zalzla, reports Daily Times. Intelligence agencies further said that two stolen vehicles are likely to be used for carrying out the attacks.
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May - 9 
The intelligence agencies have warned that al Qaeda might be planning to attack the American embassy in Pakistan and the outfit is likely to use three bullet proof vehicles from Afghanistan. The agencies said that two suicide bombers belonging to the
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The intelligence agencies have warned that al Qaeda might be planning to attack the American embassy in Pakistan and the outfit is likely to use three bullet proof vehicles from Afghanistan. The agencies said that two suicide bombers belonging to the TTP Swat have left for Rawalpindi to carry out the attack. Sources said that the report regarding the suicide bombers has been forwarded to the Punjab Police. According to the sources, the two suicide bombers stayed at Takht Bai area of Mardan District for a few days with one Jahangir or Bashir. The potential suicide bombers are Ismail and Majeed.
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May - 9 
The Russian Ambassador to India Alexander M. Kadakin on May 9 said that around 40 terror camps are still active in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas and Islamabad is yet to dismantle them, reports Times of India. Kadakin, in his second stint as a
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The Russian Ambassador to India Alexander M. Kadakin on May 9 said that around 40 terror camps are still active in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas and Islamabad is yet to dismantle them, reports Times of India. Kadakin, in his second stint as ambassador to India, told Times of India in an exclusive interview that this information was based on Russian satellite imagery and intelligence. “From the information we have, there are about 38 to 40 such terror camps. Earlier they would have these bright green boards declaring the name of the organization like Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), they have now removed them. However, the camps still remain,’’ Kadakin said, adding Pakistan had not done enough to get rid of these camps. Kadakin’s statement is extremely significant because it corroborates Indian intelligence reports that LeT has become more active in the region and is looking to target India’s interests in Afghanistan. On the developing situation in Afghanistan, Kadakin said Russia was “united 100% with India”.
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May - 9 
The United States (US) charged for the first time on May 9 that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was behind the failed attempt to detonate a car bomb in the Times Square of New York, reports Daily Times. “We’ve now developed evidence that shows t
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The United States (US) charged for the first time on May 9 that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was behind the failed attempt to detonate a car bomb in the Times Square of New York, reports Daily Times. “We’ve now developed evidence that shows that the TTP was behind the attack,” said Attorney General Eric Holder on ABC television’s Sunday current affairs talk show ‘This Week’. “We know that they helped facilitate it. We know that they probably helped finance it, and that he was working at their direction.” He said the Pakistan Government was cooperating in the ongoing investigation, and the Obama administration would keep the pressure on “for their continued help”. He said there was nothing to suggest the Pakistani Government was aware of the plot. John Brennan, the White House Deputy National Security Adviser, also charged that Faisal Shahzad, the main conspirator, was trained and apparently funded by the TTP. “He had extensive interaction with the TTP. And this is something that we are, again, looking at very carefully, understanding the extent of that interaction and the extent of the direction and guidance that was given to him,” he added.
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May - 9 
Two militants, identified as Kabir Khan and Akbar Khan, were killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 9.
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Two militants, identified as Kabir Khan and Akbar Khan, were killed in an exchange of fire with the Security Forces (SFs) in Kabal tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 9.
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May - 9 
Cadres of the Unified CPN-Maoist attacked and assaulted journalists at Kathmandu during their demonstrations.
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Cadres of the Unified CPN-Maoist attacked and assaulted journalists at Kathmandu during their demonstrations.
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May - 9 
Cadres Unified CPN-Maoist padlocked Village Development Committee (VDC) offices of three Districts, Nawalparasi, Rupandehi and Kapilvastu, under the ‘Awadh Madhesh State' on the charge of financial irregularities. Moti Rijal, Unified CPN-Maoist’s co
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Cadres Unified CPN-Maoist padlocked Village Development Committee (VDC) offices of three Districts, Nawalparasi, Rupandehi and Kapilvastu, under the ‘Awadh Madhesh State' on the charge of financial irregularities. Moti Rijal, Unified CPN-Maoist’s co-in charge of the Awadh Madhesh State said they have resorted to the padlocking as the VDC offices were found misappropriating fund.
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May - 9 
Chairman of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Upendra Yadav said Prachanda should come up with an alternative if he fails to garner support in his bid to become the next Prime Minister. "He should come up with an alternative and shun his thinking t
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Chairman of the Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) Upendra Yadav said Prachanda should come up with an alternative if he fails to garner support in his bid to become the next Prime Minister. "He should come up with an alternative and shun his thinking that he is the only capable candidate," Yadav said.
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May - 9 
Thousands of cadres of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) clashed with Riot Police on May 9 in Kathmandu injuring several cadres and Police officers, reports Himalayan Times. The incident took place when the Maoist cadres we
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Thousands of cadres of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) clashed with Riot Police on May 9 in Kathmandu injuring several cadres and Police officers, reports Himalayan Times. The incident took place when the Maoist cadres were trying to block the Government offices in Kathmandu.
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May - 9 
Unified CPN-Maoist turned down a request made by Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal to immediately come for dialogue to end the political deadlock, reports Kantipuronline. Prime Minister had dispatched a letter to Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal ak
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Unified CPN-Maoist turned down a request made by Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal to immediately come for dialogue to end the political deadlock, reports Kantipuronline. Prime Minister had dispatched a letter to Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on May 9, urging him to sit at the talks table. Reacting sharply to the Prime Minister’s letter, the Maoist Standing Committee (SC) meeting declared it would have no dialogue with the Government unless the Prime Minister quits.
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May - 9 
13 militants, including a private university teacher, of the banned Islamist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir-Bangladesh were arrested on Dhaka University campus and at Badda of Dhaka on May 9, reports Daily Star. Police also arrested four students of Dhaka Un
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13 militants, including a private university teacher, of the banned Islamist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir-Bangladesh were arrested on Dhaka University campus and at Badda of Dhaka on May 9, reports Daily Star. Police also arrested four students of Dhaka University for their alleged link with the outfit from Surya Sen Hall.
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May - 9 
The outgoing Director General of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), Major General M. Mainul Islam, said that the ‘Pilkhana Mutiny’ of February 2009 was not a planned one. “A number of over enthusiasts triggered the mutiny of border guards last year by spreadin
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The outgoing Director General of Bangladesh Rifles (BDR), Major General M. Mainul Islam, said that the ‘Pilkhana Mutiny’ of February 2009 was not a planned one. “A number of over enthusiasts triggered the mutiny of border guards last year by spreading rumours”, said outgoing Director General of BDR.
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May - 9 
Villagers of Shaharpur of Ishwardi sub-district of Pabna District captured four women, allegedly the members of outlawed 'Hizb ut-Tawhid. The mob caught them on suspicion when they were selling 'Dazzal,' a book of their organisation. Later they hande
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Villagers of Shaharpur of Ishwardi sub-district of Pabna District captured four women, allegedly the members of outlawed 'Hizb ut-Tawhid. The mob caught them on suspicion when they were selling 'Dazzal,' a book of their organisation. Later they handed the four over to Ishwardi Police.
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May - 9 
De-mining groups also recovered 61 anti-personnel mines, one 40-mm RPG bomb, one 81-mm mortar bomb, three 60-mm mortar bombs and three UXOs from Velarsinnakulam, Periyathanpanai, Ponnagar, Nochchikulam and Alankulam areas on the same day.
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De-mining groups also recovered 61 anti-personnel mines, one 40-mm RPG bomb, one 81-mm mortar bomb, three 60-mm mortar bombs and three UXOs from Velarsinnakulam, Periyathanpanai, Ponnagar, Nochchikulam and Alankulam areas on the same day.
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May - 9 
Sri Lanka defence sources said that the authorities have blacklisted the 272 Tamils elected to the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) in elections held on May 9, reports Colombo Page. These representatives of Tamil Diaspora were elected
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Sri Lanka defence sources said that the authorities have blacklisted the 272 Tamils elected to the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) in elections held on May 9, reports Colombo Page. These representatives of Tamil Diaspora were elected from UK, France, Germany, Canada, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, and Australia. Sri Lanka Government has denied recognition of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE). The intelligence wings of Sri Lanka have already obtained information on these representatives and they will not be allowed entry to Sri Lanka. A chief of TGTE has reportedly told media that they expect to arrive in Sri Lanka with the support of the international community to meet the Sri Lankan Tamils in their homeland.
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May - 9 
The Serunuwara Police during a search operation in Trincomalee District recovered six 81-mm mortar bombs, 48 numbers of 81-mm bomb chargers, one RPG bomb, five anti personnel mines and four anti personnel mine fuses on May 9, according to Sri Lanka A
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The Serunuwara Police during a search operation in Trincomalee District recovered six 81-mm mortar bombs, 48 numbers of 81-mm bomb chargers, one RPG bomb, five anti personnel mines and four anti personnel mine fuses on May 9, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 9 
Troops during search and clear operations in Kunchimurikulam, Maraikkutti, Murusumoddai, Ariyan and Puthukkudiyrippu areas of Wanni on May 9 recovered one Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), two 40-mm Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), 15 hand grenades, one T-5
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Troops during search and clear operations in Kunchimurikulam, Maraikkutti, Murusumoddai, Ariyan and Puthukkudiyrippu areas of Wanni on May 9 recovered one Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), two 40-mm Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), 15 hand grenades, one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 240 rounds of 9-mm ammunition, 45 rounds of 22-mm ammunition and one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) uniform, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 10 
12-hours Assam bandh (general shut down) called by the United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF) on May 10, in protest against the alleged discriminatory and biased attitude showed towards National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chairman’ Ranjan
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12-hours Assam bandh (general shut down) called by the United Democratic People’s Front (UDPF) on May 10, in protest against the alleged discriminatory and biased attitude showed towards National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary by the State Government, affected normal life in lower Assam. In Kokrajhar District, the bandh was total and passed off peacefully.
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May - 10 
A cadre belonging to Nando group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Ameer Khan (20), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Waithou in Thoubal District.
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A cadre belonging to Nando group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), identified as Ameer Khan (20), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Waithou in Thoubal District.
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May - 10 
A Kashmiri militant trekked 10 days in forests and mountains after his escape from a terror camp in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) along with his Pakistani wife and were arrested by the SFs while trying to breach fencing on the Line of Control (LoC)
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A Kashmiri militant trekked 10 days in forests and mountains after his escape from a terror camp in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) along with his Pakistani wife and were arrested by the SFs while trying to breach fencing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Sabjian area of Mandi sector in Poonch District. This was the first crossing by a Kashmiri youth from Pakistan into Jammu region after deserting the terror training camp, being run by Pakistan Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), after announcement of Rehabilitation Policy for such youths by the State Government. The militant, identified as Mohammad Ashraf, disclosed that he escaped from terror camp of Kacharban in PoK.
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May - 10 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre along with his accomplice was arrested by the India Reserve Battalion, when they were extorting money from jewelry shops located around Grace colony and ‘D’ colony in Dimapur in the
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre along with his accomplice was arrested by the India Reserve Battalion, when they were extorting money from jewelry shops located around Grace colony and ‘D’ colony in Dimapur in the afternoon of May 10, Police said, according to Nagaland Post. They were identified as Robin Tangkhul, ‘under secretary’ in NSCN-IM, and his accomplice Kughaho Chophy.
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May - 10 
About 50 kilograms of explosives planted by Maoists in a landmine was unearthed from a National Highway -221 near Manikonta village in Errabor in Dantewada District on May 10,
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About 50 kilograms of explosives planted by Maoists in a landmine was unearthed from a National Highway -221 near Manikonta village in Errabor in Dantewada District on May 10,
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May - 10 
All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) asked the State as well as the Union Governments to initiate peace talks with the NDFB. According to AATS, arrest of Ranjan Daimary would not solve the NDFB problem permanently. The Sangha members, alleging of discrimin
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All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) asked the State as well as the Union Governments to initiate peace talks with the NDFB. According to AATS, arrest of Ranjan Daimary would not solve the NDFB problem permanently. The Sangha members, alleging of discrimination against Daimary by the State Government, said that Daimary should be given the same status as Arabinda Rajkhowa or Raju Barua of the ULFA.
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May - 10 
All Bodo Lawyers’ Forum expressed their solidarity with the arrested NDFB founder Ranjan Daimary while the United Democratic Peoples’ Front (UDPF) called a 12-hour Assam bandh (general shut down) on May 10 (today) in protest against the discriminator
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All Bodo Lawyers’ Forum expressed their solidarity with the arrested NDFB founder Ranjan Daimary while the United Democratic Peoples’ Front (UDPF) called a 12-hour Assam bandh (general shut down) on May 10 (today) in protest against the discriminatory attitude towards the leader. The lawyers forum expressed concern over the “discriminatory and unfair police atrocities and also premature public trial of Daimary without any jurisdiction”.
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May - 10 
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on May 10 said rehabilitation policy to facilitate return of militants from PoK is in the final process of submission to the centre, Daily Excelsior reported. "The rehabilitation process is being fine-tuned and is in fina
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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on May 10 said rehabilitation policy to facilitate return of militants from PoK is in the final process of submission to the centre, Daily Excelsior reported. "The rehabilitation process is being fine-tuned and is in final phase as most formalities have been completed. Now the focus is on identifying the crossing points along Line of Control (LOC). We will endeavour to have as fool-proof a policy as it is possible to have," he said. However, he said it is not possible to get an accurate assessment of the number of militants set to return to their homes from across LoC. "It will vary depending on whom you talk to...I do not think policy requires to identify the numbers, but what it requires is safeguards. We will ensure maximum safeguards are in the policy so that it is not open to abuse," he added further. When asked about a possible increase in the number of militants returning to the State via the LoC after announcement of the rehabilitation policy, he said, "It is important that you understand that nobody will come across on a policy that has not been (officially) announced so far," adding that in the past several years, militants and their families have come to the LoC and surrendered to the army at their posts. "We want to channelise them, give them cleaner, safer and secure environment for rehabilitation and maintain vigilance check of them," he said, adding further that there is an idea that the policy has a single-window system whereby people who come back and get rehabilitation are kept under watch.
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May - 10 
Director General of Manipur Police, Y. Joykumar, said that Manipur Police at no time ever sent any message to Nagaland Police not to provide security to Manipur bound vehicles on the eve of May 3 destruction of six goods laden trucks. He also said th
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Director General of Manipur Police, Y. Joykumar, said that Manipur Police at no time ever sent any message to Nagaland Police not to provide security to Manipur bound vehicles on the eve of May 3 destruction of six goods laden trucks. He also said the statement made by Nagaland Home Minister Imkong L. Imchen in this regard was incorrect and misleading.
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May - 10 
Mizoram Government is prepared to carry out the repatriation as planned, from May 11 to 15. ''We have not officially received any objections from the Bru refugees. The stage has been set for the repatriation from Tuesday [May 11]. Administrative off
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Mizoram Government is prepared to carry out the repatriation as planned, from May 11 to 15. ''We have not officially received any objections from the Bru refugees. The stage has been set for the repatriation from Tuesday [May 11]. Administrative officers have been posted in each village where the Bru families will be resettled,'' a Police official said. It may be noted that the Bru refugees, who will be taken back this time, were those who left Mizoram following a communal conflict triggered by the killing of a Mizo youth by suspected Bru militants on November 13, 2009. According to the state government reports, about 500 Bru families fled to Tripura in the wake of the ethnic flare-up. These 500 Bru families joined the Bru refugees, about 35,000 in number, who had been lodged in six relief camps in Tripura following a similar ethnic conflict in 1997 sparked off by a killing of a Mizo forest official. The repatriation of the 1997 batch of Bru refugees was underway until it stalled by the November 13 killing. The State Government following request from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs had made arrangements for repatriation of Bru families from May 11. It was likely to be completed by May 15.
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May - 10 
Naga residents of Imphal termed the report saying, “Nagas in Imphal fleeing to hills,” as “untrue” and “baseless one.”
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Naga residents of Imphal termed the report saying, “Nagas in Imphal fleeing to hills,” as “untrue” and “baseless one.”
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May - 10 
NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah said if New Delhi could not resolve the deadlock in Manipur, then his people would find a way, according to Telegraph. He also expressed doubts on the viability of the Center’s approach of finding a soluti
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NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah said if New Delhi could not resolve the deadlock in Manipur, then his people would find a way, according to Telegraph. He also expressed doubts on the viability of the Center’s approach of finding a solution at “one go”. “Nagas can react, but we have patience. But (if they do not resolve the situation in Manipur) they will know what the Nagas can do again, they will see what the NSCN can do,” he said. “They said defer your visit; two or three days is fine, so I stayed here. But we have told them there would be no postponement (calling off the visit),” he said.
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May - 10 
Repatriation of Bru refugees from North District in Tripura has run into a deadlock as the Mizoram Bru Displaced People Forum (MBDPF), apex body of the refugees, has argued with the Mizoram Government’s version on the number of refugees. MBDPF presid
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Repatriation of Bru refugees from North District in Tripura has run into a deadlock as the Mizoram Bru Displaced People Forum (MBDPF), apex body of the refugees, has argued with the Mizoram Government’s version on the number of refugees. MBDPF president Elvis Chorky alleged that they had received a list of 284 families to be repatriated to Mizoram, whereas the exact number of Bru families that fled from the following an ethnic conflict in November 2009 stood at 800. ''What will happen to others if the Mizoram government takes back only 284 families,'' Chorky said. ''We are not going to cooperate with the Mizoram government’s move to repatriate only less than half of the displaced families,'' Chorky said, insisting that the Mizoram goes to Tripura to conduct a on-the-spot verification of the displaced families. The MBDPF also criticised the government’s arrangement of transportation for the repatriated Bru families. ''The Mizoram government has sanctioned Rs 1500 for each family’s transportation to Mizoram, which is to be reimbursed once they arrive in the state. No family has that much money in hand to be reimbursed later,'' Chorky said. Chorky further argued that INR 1500 is too meager an amount for those families whose places of resettlement are not along the border area, but as far as Mamit (a District capital in western Mizoram) town.
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May - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised two militant hideouts in the Surankote and Mendhar tehsils (revenue units) of Poonch District. The arms and ammunition recovered from the hideout at Kaliban Dhok in Bunwali Rajara Marhote area under the jurisdiction
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised two militant hideouts in the Surankote and Mendhar tehsils (revenue units) of Poonch District. The arms and ammunition recovered from the hideout at Kaliban Dhok in Bunwali Rajara Marhote area under the jurisdiction of Surankote Police Station included one UBGL Rifle, one UBGL shell, five rockets, seven Chinese grenades, 53 AK rounds and two Improvised Explosive Device (IED) detonators. In addition, the arms and ammunition recovered from the hideout at Gursai area under the jurisdiction of Mendhar Police Station included one Anti Tank Missile, five Anti Tank Rifle grenades, two AGL grenades, two AGL Chargers, four IEDs (2 IED mechanisms), four Pistol (Chinese), seven rounds of pistol with two magazines, 819 AK ammunition, seven AK Magazines, two wireless sets, two IED Booster, one Chinese Grenade , seven explosives rods ( 1.5 kilograms ), one Compass, two Bayonets, one direction finder, 2 Khokris , one Tape Recorder, one pouch, one bag, eatables, pencil cells, one daily India security book, one wire cutter and First Aid Medicines .
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May - 10 
Several Nagas, mostly students, traveling to Ukhrul and Tamenglong were stopped and harassed at various locations in the valley reportedly by Meitei youths and forced to return to Imphal, according to Nagaland Post. The incident happened when hundred
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Several Nagas, mostly students, traveling to Ukhrul and Tamenglong were stopped and harassed at various locations in the valley reportedly by Meitei youths and forced to return to Imphal, according to Nagaland Post. The incident happened when hundreds of Nagas traveling in taxis and private vehicles were stopped between Lamlai and Pundongbam at Imphal-Ukhrul road and at Keithelmanbi, 10 kilomteres from Imphal, on the way to Tamenglong. “We were stopped, frisked, abused and forced to return to Imphal,” a harassed student, Yangmi, said.
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May - 10 
Six tribals were injured when Maoists opened fire on them in R. V. Puram forest area of G. K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Vishakapatnam District on the Andhra-Orrisa border.
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Six tribals were injured when Maoists opened fire on them in R. V. Puram forest area of G. K. Veedhi mandal (administrative unit) in Vishakapatnam District on the Andhra-Orrisa border.
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May - 10 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on May 10 shot dead a Pakistani intruder near Indo-Pak Border in the R. S. Pura sector of Jammu District, reports Kashmir Times. Though sources said that there was firing from Pakistan’s Moulani Border out Po
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on May 10 shot dead a Pakistani intruder near Indo-Pak Border in the R. S. Pura sector of Jammu District, reports Kashmir Times. Though sources said that there was firing from Pakistan’s Moulani Border out Post to provide cover to the intruder, the BSF did not confirm this.
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May - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead the Visakhapatnam Zilla Parishad (District level local self-Government body) vice-chairman U. Somalingam in his native village Chowdapalli in Visakhapatnam District on May 10.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres shot dead the Visakhapatnam Zilla Parishad (District level local self-Government body) vice-chairman U. Somalingam in his native village Chowdapalli in Visakhapatnam District on May 10.
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May - 10 
Three cadres belonging to Military Defense Force faction of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Naoremthong near District Collector’s office. They were identified as Mutum Suranjit Singh alias Mi
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Three cadres belonging to Military Defense Force faction of the Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Naoremthong near District Collector’s office. They were identified as Mutum Suranjit Singh alias Micky (24), Telem Sanajanbi Singh (29) and Potshangbam Ajit Singh (28). One 9-mm pistol loaded with one live round in the magazine, one cellular phone with one subscriber identity module card were recovered from their possession. They disclosed that they were operating in the ‘finance section’ of the outfit under the command of one self styled ‘sergeant major’ Nongmaithem Prem alias Prema alias Khaba alias Mangang. They also disclosed that they were asked to extort money from Government officials, traders and general public.
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May - 10 
Three youths were detained in Jammu on May 10 for their suspected links with Bindranwale Tiger Force (BTF) militant outfit, reports The Hindu. Acting on inputs provided by arrested BTF militant Trilochan Singh Locha, a Punjab Police team arrived in t
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Three youths were detained in Jammu on May 10 for their suspected links with Bindranwale Tiger Force (BTF) militant outfit, reports The Hindu. Acting on inputs provided by arrested BTF militant Trilochan Singh Locha, a Punjab Police team arrived in the city in the night of May 9 and raided some houses in Satwari and Miran Sahib areas and took the three youth in custody. The detained youth have been identified as Kulbir Singh, Kalamdeep Singh and Nahar Singh. Kashmir Times, however, reported that the youths belonged to the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) outfit.
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May - 10 
Two militant hideouts were neutralised by the Assam Rifles personnel at Monghlam area in Ukhrul District on May 10, reports Imphal Free Press. 36 blankets and daily use items were recovered from the hide outs, which were suspected to be jointly estab
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Two militant hideouts were neutralised by the Assam Rifles personnel at Monghlam area in Ukhrul District on May 10, reports Imphal Free Press. 36 blankets and daily use items were recovered from the hide outs, which were suspected to be jointly established by the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) and People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadres.
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May - 10 
Two suspected militants shot dead Laishram Biren (44), founder of the Pakchao Memorial English School, and subsequently shot at and wounded his younger brother, Amojao, at Kha Sanjenbam area under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District on May
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Two suspected militants shot dead Laishram Biren (44), founder of the Pakchao Memorial English School, and subsequently shot at and wounded his younger brother, Amojao, at Kha Sanjenbam area under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District on May 10.
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May - 10 
Two top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders on May 10 said that the banned outfit would not change its stance on ‘sovereignty’ while opting for talks with the Government, saying ULFA was not “chasing a dream aimlessly,” .
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Two top United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) leaders on May 10 said that the banned outfit would not change its stance on ‘sovereignty’ while opting for talks with the Government, saying ULFA was not “chasing a dream aimlessly,” .
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May - 10 
With the intelligence agencies again warning of “terrorist spill over” from militant infested areas in neighbouring Jammu and Kashmir, Police sounded high alert along the border areas in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Hindustan Times reported.
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With the intelligence agencies again warning of “terrorist spill over” from militant infested areas in neighbouring Jammu and Kashmir, Police sounded high alert along the border areas in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Hindustan Times reported. “Police has taken intelligence agencies reports seriously. High alert has been sounded along the areas bordering Jammu and Kashmir,” Superintendent of Police (Chamba) Madhusudan Sharma said. Intelligence agencies warned of possible terrorist infiltration from militancy prone, Doda and Kathua Districts of Jammu and Kashmir, which shares nearly 300 kilometres boundary with interior areas of Chamba District. According to the intelligence reports more than one dozen militants were active in Doda District alone, while equal numbers of them were hiding in remote areas of Kathua District. “There are reports that militants were waiting to sneak into Himachal borders, since the Security Forces have mounted pressure to flush them out from the hideouts” an unnamed intelligence official told Hindustan Times.
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May - 10 
“Some Pakistani officials know more about al Qaeda and Taliban than they actually claim”, the CBS television channel quoted US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as saying on May 10, reports Daily Times. “Some Pakistani officials are more informed a
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“Some Pakistani officials know more about al Qaeda and Taliban than they actually claim”, the CBS television channel quoted US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as saying on May 10, reports Daily Times. “Some Pakistani officials are more informed about al Qaeda and Taliban than they let on,” Hillary said during an interview to the CBS. “I’m not saying they’re at the highest levels, but I believe somewhere in this Government are people who know where Osama Bin Laden, al Qaeda, Mullah Omar and the Afghan Taliban leadership are,” she said. Hillary Clinton said her Government expected more cooperation to help it bring to justice, capture or kill, those who attacked the US on 9/11. Asked if the US was not getting full cooperation from Pakistan, Hillary said there had been a change in cooperation by Pakistani authorities, but added, “We want more.”
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May - 10 
A doctor was shot dead in suspected sectarian attack on May 10 in Karachi of Sindh. The victim, Haider Abbas, was on his way to the AKM Specialist Hospital in Mominabad in his car when two persons on a motorcycle fired at him, killing him on the spot
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A doctor was shot dead in suspected sectarian attack on May 10 in Karachi of Sindh. The victim, Haider Abbas, was on his way to the AKM Specialist Hospital in Mominabad in his car when two persons on a motorcycle fired at him, killing him on the spot.
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May - 10 
A militant was killed and two others arrested by the SFs during a search operation at Kajori area in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency. Later, they were identified as the cadres of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI).
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A militant was killed and two others arrested by the SFs during a search operation at Kajori area in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency. Later, they were identified as the cadres of Lashkar-e-Islam (LI).
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May - 10 
A Pakistani national, identified as Mauhannas Saifur Rehnab Khan, was arrested on May 10 after traces of explosives were detected on his body and belongings during a visit to the US embassy in Santiago, the capital of Chile, reports The News. Experts
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A Pakistani national, identified as Mauhannas Saifur Rehnab Khan, was arrested on May 10 after traces of explosives were detected on his body and belongings during a visit to the US embassy in Santiago, the capital of Chile, reports The News. Experts found traces of a TNT explosive derivative on the 28-year-old suspect’s hands, cell phone, bag and documentation after he went through a security checkpoint, prompting the embassy staff to notify the Police. However, Saif Khan said he did not know where the traces had come from and that he was only at the embassy to renew his visa. The US Ambassador to Chile, Paul Simons, said that the affair was in the hands of Chilean lawyers. Chilean prosecutor Mario Schilling said that a probe was underway after the Police interrogated the man and raided his home. Mauhannas arrived in Chile around three months ago on a visa and had sought work at a hotel in the capital and to practise his fluency in Spanish language.
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May - 10 
At least 40 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants and nine soldiers, including two lieutenants were killed in a fierce clash between the Taliban (TTP) and Security Forces (SFs) during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in Orak
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At least 40 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants and nine soldiers, including two lieutenants were killed in a fierce clash between the Taliban (TTP) and Security Forces (SFs) during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 10, according to Daily Times. Military officials said that more than 200 Taliban (TTP) attacked the military contingent as it was advancing during a clash near Dabori area in Orakzai Agency. At least 40 Taliban were killed and 45 injured during the clash, official said adding that nine soldiers, including Lieutenant Murad and Lieutenant Hakeemullah, were killed and five others injured. Military officials described Dabori as an important town in Orakzai and a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan stronghold set in mountains and thick forest.
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May - 10 
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan will provide every possible support to the US in investigations regarding Faisal Shehzad, the mastermind behind the Times Square bombing attempt, adding that the incident had damaged P
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Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Pakistan will provide every possible support to the US in investigations regarding Faisal Shehzad, the mastermind behind the Times Square bombing attempt, adding that the incident had damaged Pak-US relations to some extent. Qureshi was speaking during a consultative meeting with the country’s Chief of Army Staff, former foreign ministers and secretaries and ambassadors to discuss the resumption of Pak-India dialogue and peace process.
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May - 10 
Pakistani intelligence agencies on May 10 have revealed that militants belonging to two different groups from the Orakzai Agency and Waziristan have entered Rawalpindi, Islamabad and other cities of Punjab to carry out attacks in the province in the
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Pakistani intelligence agencies on May 10 have revealed that militants belonging to two different groups from the Orakzai Agency and Waziristan have entered Rawalpindi, Islamabad and other cities of Punjab to carry out attacks in the province in the next few days, reports Daily Times. According to the report, the militants are planning to carry out attacks in different cities in a bid to trigger sectarian clashes and rioting incidents throughout the province.
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May - 10 
As reported in Kantipuronline, ten parties representing at the Constituent Assembly (CA) has demanded that the incumbent coalition Government step down and pave way for the formation of national consensus government. The parties, organising a joint p
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As reported in Kantipuronline, ten parties representing at the Constituent Assembly (CA) has demanded that the incumbent coalition Government step down and pave way for the formation of national consensus government. The parties, organising a joint press conference at the Maoists headquarters at Parisdanda in Kathmandu on May 10, demanded Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's resignation for the formation of national Government.
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May - 10 
Deputy Prime Minister Sujata Koirala said a Government led by Unified CPN-Maoist is not possible until the integration and management of the Maoist combatants is completed. Talking to media persons at Biratnagar airport, Koirala urged UCPN-Maoist not
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Deputy Prime Minister Sujata Koirala said a Government led by Unified CPN-Maoist is not possible until the integration and management of the Maoist combatants is completed. Talking to media persons at Biratnagar airport, Koirala urged UCPN-Maoist not to dream of changing the incumbent government until the management and integration of the combatants concludes.
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May - 10 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's political advisor Raghuji Panta said the Prime Minister is not going to step down until there is an agreement on integration of Maoist combatants, reports Nepal News. Panta said there should be an agreement on the
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's political advisor Raghuji Panta said the Prime Minister is not going to step down until there is an agreement on integration of Maoist combatants, reports Nepal News. Panta said there should be an agreement on the number of Maoist combatants before the Prime Minister could mull his resignation. He added that the Prime Minister has no compulsion to resign just because the Unified CPN -Maoist stopped its protests.
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May - 10 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has deployed Young Communist League (YCL) cadres for round-the-clock vigilance in the bordering area near Trinagar customs office in Kailali District to block what it called the 'import
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has deployed Young Communist League (YCL) cadres for round-the-clock vigilance in the bordering area near Trinagar customs office in Kailali District to block what it called the 'import of explosives' in violation of the Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA), reports Himalayan Times on May 11. The Maoists' District command has deployed 50 YCL cadres in the area, saying that four trucks laden with explosives were kept in the Gauriphanta-in the Indian customs office.
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May - 10 
The Unified CPN-Maoist has decided to form a joint front with the political forces that stand in favour of secularism and national sovereignty. The Maoist Standing Committee (SC) meeting convened at party headquarters at Parisdanda in Kathmandu decid
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The Unified CPN-Maoist has decided to form a joint front with the political forces that stand in favour of secularism and national sovereignty. The Maoist Standing Committee (SC) meeting convened at party headquarters at Parisdanda in Kathmandu decided to constitute a joint front for statute drafting and the peace process, Maoist Spokesperson Dinanath Sharma said. "We have decided to join hands with the parties that stand for drafting of a new constitution based on secularism and federal republicanism," said Sharma.
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May - 10 
Unified CPN-Maoist Secretary Posta Bahadur Bogati said his party has not proposed an alternative candidate for Prime Minister if a new national unity Government is formed, reports Nepal News. Bogati refuted media reports that the party's standing com
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Unified CPN-Maoist Secretary Posta Bahadur Bogati said his party has not proposed an alternative candidate for Prime Minister if a new national unity Government is formed, reports Nepal News. Bogati refuted media reports that the party's standing committee meeting on May 10 decided to remain open for an alternative to party chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal as prime ministerial candidate if a new Government is formed under Maoist leadership.
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May - 10 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants in Mymensingh on May 10, reports Daily Star. They were identified as Mohammed Abdul Hannan (23) and Mohammed Tuel (25).
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) militants in Mymensingh on May 10, reports Daily Star. They were identified as Mohammed Abdul Hannan (23) and Mohammed Tuel (25).
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May - 10 
Demining groups also recovered one hundred and one anti personnel mines, two 81-mm mortar bombs and one 40-mm Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) from Mahilankulam, Mallawarayankddiaadampan, Periyathampanai, Nochchikulam, Kovilpuliyankulam and Alankulam a
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Demining groups also recovered one hundred and one anti personnel mines, two 81-mm mortar bombs and one 40-mm Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) from Mahilankulam, Mallawarayankddiaadampan, Periyathampanai, Nochchikulam, Kovilpuliyankulam and Alankulam areas on the same day.
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May - 10 
Troops during search and clear operations in Nochchimoddai, Ampakamam, Arian and Keirdamadu recovered three hand grenades, one electric mine, one anti-personnel mine, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 505 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm T-56 ammunition, one Liberation T
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Troops during search and clear operations in Nochchimoddai, Ampakamam, Arian and Keirdamadu recovered three hand grenades, one electric mine, one anti-personnel mine, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 505 rounds of 7.62 x 39 mm T-56 ammunition, one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) pouch and one LTTE uniform belt on May 10, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 11 
A suspected militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Nala area in Border Pillar No.81 along India-Myanmar border in Chandel District on May 11, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK 47 with magazine, one live round of A
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A suspected militant was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter at Nala area in Border Pillar No.81 along India-Myanmar border in Chandel District on May 11, reports Imphal Free Press. One AK 47 with magazine, one live round of AK 47, 18 fired cartridge cases of AK 47 and one personal diary were recovered from the possession of the slain militant.
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May - 11 
After providing financial assistance to the orphans of militants, the state rehabilitation council is now intending to provide similar assistance to the militants’ widows, said Social Welfare Minister Sakina Ittoo.
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After providing financial assistance to the orphans of militants, the state rehabilitation council is now intending to provide similar assistance to the militants’ widows, said Social Welfare Minister Sakina Ittoo.
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May - 11 
An Army trooper was killed in an encounter with militants in the Hafruda forests of Handwara in the Kupwara District in the night of May 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The operation was still in progress as presence of militants has been established. M
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An Army trooper was killed in an encounter with militants in the Hafruda forests of Handwara in the Kupwara District in the night of May 11, reports Daily Excelsior. The operation was still in progress as presence of militants has been established. Meanwhile, the three militants killed in the gun battle at Senzipora have been identified as Abdul Karim Kataria, Nayeem Ahmad Bhat and Najeeb Rashid Dar. The slain militants were the local cadres of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM).
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May - 11 
At least 30 goods laden trucks bound for Imphal and Tamenglong were stranded in Jiribam due to economic blockade of All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM), according to Sangai Express. More than 500 people enroute to different Districts of Ma
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At least 30 goods laden trucks bound for Imphal and Tamenglong were stranded in Jiribam due to economic blockade of All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM), according to Sangai Express. More than 500 people enroute to different Districts of Manipur were also stranded at Jiribam. Around 10 passenger vehicles were stranded at Awangkhul along National Highway 53.
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May - 11 
Boro Women’s Justice Forum (BWJF) president, Anjali Daimari and general secretary Joysree Daimari, said that they do not intend to be a party to the controversy around lawyers’ refusal to provide legal services to NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, but
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Boro Women’s Justice Forum (BWJF) president, Anjali Daimari and general secretary Joysree Daimari, said that they do not intend to be a party to the controversy around lawyers’ refusal to provide legal services to NDFB ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, but mentioned the names of lawyers who promised their services, then withdrew and also the lawyers who came to meet Ranjan secretly after openly declaring their dislike of him, according to Sentinel. “More than 40 lawyers have come forward to offer their legal services”, said Anjali.
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May - 11 
External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna would visit Islamabad on July 15 to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi, reports The Hindu. This was agreed upon during a phone call by the latter to the former on May 11. Their talks
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External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna would visit Islamabad on July 15 to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi, reports The Hindu. This was agreed upon during a phone call by the latter to the former on May 11. Their talks will be preceded by a Foreign Secretary-level interaction on June 26 on the sidelines of a conference of Home Ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Islamabad. The two Foreign Secretaries will finalise the agenda for the Krishna-Qureshi meeting. The proposal for the dates was made by India and accepted by Pakistan during a much-awaited 25-minute telephonic conversation, said sources in the Government. The talks were mandated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani during their interaction at the SAARC summit at Thimphu in Bhutan in April 27.
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May - 11 
General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Lt Gen B. S. Jaswal on May 11 said that infiltration from across the borders has not increased during the current year [2010]. He said, "Generally it is perceived that infiltration fro
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General Officer Commanding in Chief (GOC-in-C), Northern Command, Lt Gen B. S. Jaswal on May 11 said that infiltration from across the borders has not increased during the current year [2010]. He said, "Generally it is perceived that infiltration from across the borders with Pakistan has increased during current year but the facts are contrary to this. There has been less infiltration this year in comparison to last year [2009]. Only attempts to intrude for creating bloodshed in the State have increased…"
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May - 11 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was involved in the abduction and subsequent killing of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader Phershial Kongwang in 2007. The slain KSU leader's father Gabriel Kharmawshun said, "Some surrendered HNLC ca
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) was involved in the abduction and subsequent killing of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader Phershial Kongwang in 2007. The slain KSU leader's father Gabriel Kharmawshun said, "Some surrendered HNLC cadres had informed us that our son was killed by the outfit." Self-styled 'sergeant major' of the outfit Poniston Pakyntein, who was arrested by the Border Security Force from Dawki in Jaintia Hills District in May 2010, had confessed before the Police that he was involved in the abduction and killing of Phershial on December 16, 2007. He disclosed that he and some of his accomplices took the KSU leader to Radhanagar Bagan in Jaflong area of Bangladesh and killed and buried him there. Meanwhile, KSU general secretary Hamlet Dohling said, "HNLC should clarify as to why was he kidnapped and killed."
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May - 11 
In addition, an infiltrator was killed as the Security Forces (SFs) foiled an attempt by a group of four to five militants to infiltrate into Indian Territory from Pakistan’s forward area of Suragpur opposite Abdullian in the R. S. Pura sector in the
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In addition, an infiltrator was killed as the Security Forces (SFs) foiled an attempt by a group of four to five militants to infiltrate into Indian Territory from Pakistan’s forward area of Suragpur opposite Abdullian in the R. S. Pura sector in the Jammu District amidst covering fire reportedly given by Pakistan Rangers.
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May - 11 
In the backdrop of severe shortage of fuel and other essential commodities, the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) fixed fuel prices and threatened to ‘punish’ anyone violating its diktat in Churachandpur District.
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In the backdrop of severe shortage of fuel and other essential commodities, the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) fixed fuel prices and threatened to ‘punish’ anyone violating its diktat in Churachandpur District.
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May - 11 
Manipur Government declared to constitute a magisterial inquiry regarding the death of two youths at Mao in Senapati District on May 6. Two youths were shot dead and scores injured during Police action to prevent entry of Muivah.
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Manipur Government declared to constitute a magisterial inquiry regarding the death of two youths at Mao in Senapati District on May 6. Two youths were shot dead and scores injured during Police action to prevent entry of Muivah.
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May - 11 
Militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Central Reserve Police Force bunker at Dadikadal in the Habba Kadal area of Srinagar but the hand grenade missed its intended target and landed in the residential compound of one Ashiq Hussain Shagoo. The g
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Militants made an abortive bid to blow up a Central Reserve Police Force bunker at Dadikadal in the Habba Kadal area of Srinagar but the hand grenade missed its intended target and landed in the residential compound of one Ashiq Hussain Shagoo. The grenade, however, failed to explode and was later defused.
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May - 11 
One Somen Biswas, an Assistant Manager of Lalcherra Garden of Dullavcherra Tea Estate under Ratabari Police Station, was abducted by a group of suspected United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militants from Balia plantation in Karimganj District
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One Somen Biswas, an Assistant Manager of Lalcherra Garden of Dullavcherra Tea Estate under Ratabari Police Station, was abducted by a group of suspected United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA) militants from Balia plantation in Karimganj District on May 11.
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May - 11 
Poonch District Chief Judicial Magistrate sent infiltrated Kashmiri militant, Mohammad Ashraf, and his wife on seven days Police remand. As reported earlier, Ashraf trekked 10 days in forests and mountains after his escape from a terror camp in Pakis
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Poonch District Chief Judicial Magistrate sent infiltrated Kashmiri militant, Mohammad Ashraf, and his wife on seven days Police remand. As reported earlier, Ashraf trekked 10 days in forests and mountains after his escape from a terror camp in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) along with his Pakistani wife and were arrested by the SFs while trying to breach fencing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Sabjian area of Mandi sector in Poonch District.
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May - 11 
Protesters destroyed properties of bus passengers belonging to the Naga community at Yairipok in Thoubal District.
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Protesters destroyed properties of bus passengers belonging to the Naga community at Yairipok in Thoubal District.
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May - 11 
SFs recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a militant hideout in the forests of Sheeri area in Baramulla District. The recoveries included one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 62 UBGL grenades, 15 hand grenades, four rounds of RPG, 5
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SFs recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from a militant hideout in the forests of Sheeri area in Baramulla District. The recoveries included one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), 62 UBGL grenades, 15 hand grenades, four rounds of RPG, 50 electronic detonators used in Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), four Kenwood Wireless sets and five radio activators. One AK rifle, five AK magazines, 143 AK rounds, two Chinese pistols, four magazines, 32 rounds, one revolver, seven water bottles of Pakistan make, 25 rounds of pen pistol and three pouches were also recovered from the hideout near a stream.
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May - 11 
Surrendered cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) feel that they have been given a ‘raw deal’ by the Government. The camp commander B. Sugrib, said, “There is no difference in the quality of life between a common prisoner and a N
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Surrendered cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) feel that they have been given a ‘raw deal’ by the Government. The camp commander B. Sugrib, said, “There is no difference in the quality of life between a common prisoner and a NDFB cadre residing at the Barbari designated camp.”
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May - 11 
Suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres looted goods worth over INR one million from more than 10 vehicles coming towards Imphal from the Moreh border township of Thamnapokpi in the night of May 11, according to
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Suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres looted goods worth over INR one million from more than 10 vehicles coming towards Imphal from the Moreh border township of Thamnapokpi in the night of May 11, according to Telegraph.
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May - 11 
The Border Security Force (BSF) decided to gear up its vigil along Mizoram’s 318 kilometer hilly and forested-infested borders with Bangladesh to stop infiltration, according to Telegraph. BSF Director General Raman Srivastava assured Chief Minister
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The Border Security Force (BSF) decided to gear up its vigil along Mizoram’s 318 kilometer hilly and forested-infested borders with Bangladesh to stop infiltration, according to Telegraph. BSF Director General Raman Srivastava assured Chief Minister Pu. Lalthanhawla in Aizawl on May 6 that there would be more deployment of forces along the border in Mizoram. According to a senior BSF official in Cachar and Mizoram frontier sector headquarters in Masimpur cantonment, the BSF would deploy more troops in the State after intelligence reports warned that infiltrators might prefer to sneak in through this route as the barbed-wire fencing is almost complete in Assam.
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May - 11 
The Guwahati Lawyers’ Association (GLA) refrained from extending any legal help to Ranjan Daimary, arguing that it had been a party to the October 30, 2008 serial blasts case as it had lodged a First Information Report (FIR) in Panbazar Police Statio
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The Guwahati Lawyers’ Association (GLA) refrained from extending any legal help to Ranjan Daimary, arguing that it had been a party to the October 30, 2008 serial blasts case as it had lodged a First Information Report (FIR) in Panbazar Police Station. The Gauhati High Court Bar Association (GHCBA) said that its members were free to take the case of Ranjan Daimary or any other persons.
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May - 11 
The Manipur Chemists and Druggists Association (MCDA), in a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister, Health Minister and also to the State Medical Directorate on May 11, asked for the Government’s intervention in importing medicines, including lif
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The Manipur Chemists and Druggists Association (MCDA), in a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister, Health Minister and also to the State Medical Directorate on May 11, asked for the Government’s intervention in importing medicines, including life saving ones, from outside the State so that the stock of drugs is replenished in time. General Secretary of the association, R.K. Ratan Kumar Singh, said that the main reason for the shortage in the drugs supply was the economic blockade which is over a month old now, and also the situation arising out of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit issue.
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May - 11 
The repatriation of Bru refugees did not take place on May 11 as planned because the Mizoram Government did not arrange transport and security for them, a refugee leader said, reports Shillong Times. Elvis Chorkhy, president of the Mizoram Bru Displa
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The repatriation of Bru refugees did not take place on May 11 as planned because the Mizoram Government did not arrange transport and security for them, a refugee leader said, reports Shillong Times. Elvis Chorkhy, president of the Mizoram Bru Displaced People's Forum (MBDPF) said, "We have faxed letters to top officials of Mizoram government and told them that without security and vehicles how would refugees go to their villages in Mamit district of western Mizoram."
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May - 11 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has rescheduled its deadline for the completion of border fencing along the 269 kilometre long border in Assam with Bangladesh to April 2012.
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has rescheduled its deadline for the completion of border fencing along the 269 kilometre long border in Assam with Bangladesh to April 2012.
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May - 11 
Three militants and a trooper were killed in a gun battle between the Security Forces (SFs) and the militants in the Ganie Mohalla area of Sanzipora village, 20 kilometres from Handwara town in Kupwara District on May 11, reports Kashmir Times. PTI a
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Three militants and a trooper were killed in a gun battle between the Security Forces (SFs) and the militants in the Ganie Mohalla area of Sanzipora village, 20 kilometres from Handwara town in Kupwara District on May 11, reports Kashmir Times. PTI adds that another trooper was injured in the incident.
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May - 11 
Two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police from Dubahar town in Ballia District on May 11, reported IANS. They were identified as Kishun Rajbhar and Rajju. Several locally made pistols, live c
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Two suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) were arrested by the Police from Dubahar town in Ballia District on May 11, reported IANS. They were identified as Kishun Rajbhar and Rajju. Several locally made pistols, live cartridges and Police uniforms were recovered from their possession.
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May - 11 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 11 said cross-border terrorism was not just limited to Pakistan but has now "reached a few Middle Eastern countries", according to PTI. He said the definition of cross-border terrorism has changed and terrori
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 11 said cross-border terrorism was not just limited to Pakistan but has now "reached a few Middle Eastern countries", according to PTI. He said the definition of cross-border terrorism has changed and terrorism of "jehadi variety is really cross-border terrorism." "Terrorism of the jehadi variety is really cross border terrorism. Even the definition of cross-border terrorism has … No longer does it cross our border and go into Pakistan. It goes beyond Pakistan. It now reaches a few middle eastern countries," Chidambaram added.
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May - 11 
Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai met Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in capital Imphal. Union Government’s Peace Interlocutor R.S. Pandey also accompanied Pillai.
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Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai met Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in capital Imphal. Union Government’s Peace Interlocutor R.S. Pandey also accompanied Pillai.
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May - 11 
Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on May 11 said in an interview to CNN-IBN television channel that “The country will have to be prepared for casualties.” He added, “Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is a problem. As the Home Minister said, we had undere
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Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai on May 11 said in an interview to CNN-IBN television channel that “The country will have to be prepared for casualties.” He added, “Naxalism [Left Wing Extremism] is a problem. As the Home Minister said, we had underestimated the Maoists. Had we not acted against them, there would have been a low level of violence…because we are acting, we are bound to take casualties. As we move into Maoist-dominated areas, it's inevitable.” Pillai said the Naxals had still not felt the pressure of the joint operations started by the Central and State Police forces. “Maoists will come for dialogue only when they are under severe pressure... That pressure has not hit them,” Union Home Secretary said.
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May - 11 
With a view to carrying out extortion drive, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) recently provided arms training for about 30 Muslim youths from Barak Valley for three months at its headquarters camp Hebron in Nagaland.
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With a view to carrying out extortion drive, the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) recently provided arms training for about 30 Muslim youths from Barak Valley for three months at its headquarters camp Hebron in Nagaland. According to sources, the team of Muslim youths was led by one Belaluddin. In recent times, some Muslim youths, most of them from South Hailakandi bordering Mizoram, took up arms to raise a militant outfit. Sources further revealed that a group of Muslim youths, backed by Islamic fundamentalists, was trying to form a militant outfit in the valley. The NSCN-IM is planning to foment communal tension to its advantage. Further, the Naga militant group needs a militant outfit in the valley, which could be used for pushing its cadres into Bangladesh.
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May - 11 
A teenager was killed while two others injured at Chaman in Balochistan on May 11 when a bomb exploded in a tanker carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan.
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A teenager was killed while two others injured at Chaman in Balochistan on May 11 when a bomb exploded in a tanker carrying fuel for NATO troops in Afghanistan.
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May - 11 
Chilean authorities on May 11 said that they extended Pakistani national’s detention for five days, reports Daily Times. His detention was being extended under anti-terror laws, the authorities said.
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Chilean authorities on May 11 said that they extended Pakistani national’s detention for five days, reports Daily Times. His detention was being extended under anti-terror laws, the authorities said.
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May - 11 
External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna would visit Islamabad on July 15 to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi, reports The Hindu. This was agreed upon during a phone call by the latter to the former on May 11. Their talks
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External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna would visit Islamabad on July 15 to hold talks with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi, reports The Hindu. This was agreed upon during a phone call by the latter to the former on May 11. Their talks will be preceded by a Foreign Secretary-level interaction on June 26 on the sidelines of a conference of Home Ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Islamabad. The two Foreign Secretaries will finalise the agenda for the Krishna-Qureshi meeting. The proposal for the dates was made by India and accepted by Pakistan during a much-awaited 25-minute telephonic conversation, said sources in the Government. The talks were mandated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani during their interaction at the SAARC summit at Thimphu in Bhutan in April 27.
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May - 11 
Five persons, including two young girls, were killed in two separate attacks at Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on May 11, according to Daily Times. The first incident took place in a house in Ram Kishan village in Khazana are
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Five persons, including two young girls, were killed in two separate attacks at Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on May 11, according to Daily Times. The first incident took place in a house in Ram Kishan village in Khazana area, when unidentified militants hurled a hand grenade at the house of Raees Khan, killing two young girls and injuring two others.
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May - 11 
In Khyber Agency, an improvised explosives device (IED) went off at a roadside in agency’s Landikotal tehsil (revenue division). The IED went off on the Pak-Afghan highway. However, no casualties were reported.
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In Khyber Agency, an improvised explosives device (IED) went off at a roadside in agency’s Landikotal tehsil (revenue division). The IED went off on the Pak-Afghan highway. However, no casualties were reported.
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May - 11 
Police released a person, Faiz Mohammad, who was detained at the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport in Karachi, as he tried to board a plane for the Middle East with batteries and an electrical circuit in his shoes. Faiz Mohammad was arrested on May
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Police released a person, Faiz Mohammad, who was detained at the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport in Karachi, as he tried to board a plane for the Middle East with batteries and an electrical circuit in his shoes. Faiz Mohammad was arrested on May 9 when a scanner sounded an alarm as he proceeded towards boarding a Thai Airways flight to Muscat.
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May - 11 
Separately, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Operations of Sindh Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) cadre, Saleem Qaiser Baloch, from Kalakot area of Karachi, who was allegedly involved in a bank heist of PNR 3.2 million. Accordin
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Separately, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Operations of Sindh Police arrested a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) cadre, Saleem Qaiser Baloch, from Kalakot area of Karachi, who was allegedly involved in a bank heist of PNR 3.2 million. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fayyaz Khan, during initial interrogation Baloch confessed of his involvement in robbing a bank in Memon Goth.
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May - 11 
The helicopters gunships pounded suspected Taliban (TTP) hideouts in various areas of Orakzai Agency, killing eight Taliban (TTP) militants and injuring five others during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you).
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The helicopters gunships pounded suspected Taliban (TTP) hideouts in various areas of Orakzai Agency, killing eight Taliban (TTP) militants and injuring five others during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you).
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May - 11 
The intelligence agencies arrested Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadre, identified as Qari Abdullah bin Usman, from Karachi of Sindh on May 11.
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The intelligence agencies arrested Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cadre, identified as Qari Abdullah bin Usman, from Karachi of Sindh on May 11.
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May - 11 
The Peshawar Police on May 11 shot dead an alleged militant, Amanullah, wanted over terror attacks including the 2009 murder of an official with the Iranian consulate, at Sheikhabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, rep
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The Peshawar Police on May 11 shot dead an alleged militant, Amanullah, wanted over terror attacks including the 2009 murder of an official with the Iranian consulate, at Sheikhabad area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. Sources said that Amanullah, a resident of Badhber village, was travelling in a car in the Sheikhabad area when the Police flagged him down but he made an attempt to escape. After being chased down, an exchange of fire took place in which Amanullah was shot dead. Two Policemen, identified as Tariq and Javed, were wounded during the encounter.
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May - 11 
The second bomb attack took place at a roadside near Shamshatu, an Afghan refugees’ camp in Peshawar’s outskirts. Three seminary students were killed and three others were injured in the attack Superintendent of Police (SP) Khalam Khan said the bomb
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The second bomb attack took place at a roadside near Shamshatu, an Afghan refugees’ camp in Peshawar’s outskirts. Three seminary students were killed and three others were injured in the attack Superintendent of Police (SP) Khalam Khan said the bomb was detonated by a remote control.
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May - 11 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants shot dead two persons, at North Waziristan in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 11, reports Daily Times. They wwre accused of spying for the United States (US). The bodies were dumped in
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants shot dead two persons, at North Waziristan in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 11, reports Daily Times. They wwre accused of spying for the United States (US). The bodies were dumped in an open area in the town. Notes attached to the bodies warned others to learn from the fate of the so-called American spies. Two intelligence officials confirmed the deaths and the content of the notes.
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May - 11 
The United States (US) drones killed 21 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants in two separate strikes at North Waziristan in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 11, according to Daily Times. In the first airstrike, a dron
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The United States (US) drones killed 21 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants in two separate strikes at North Waziristan in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 11, according to Daily Times. In the first airstrike, a drone fired 10 missiles at a vehicle and tents in Doga Maza Khel area of Datta Khel tehsil (revenue unit), 50 kilometres west of Miranshah, killing 14 Taliban (TTP) militants around 8am (PST). The second attack took place at 2 pm in Gurwak area of Shawaal, 70 kilometres from Miranshah, where the drone fired two missiles at a vehicle and a house, killing seven Taliban (TTP) militants. Ten drones were seen hovering over the area until the filing of this report.
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May - 11 
Unidentified militants blew up a power supply tower in the Urmar area on the outskirts of Peshawar. According to a Police official, explosives had been planted on the 500 KV transmission lines, which exploded at around 3 am (PST) and disrupted the po
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Unidentified militants blew up a power supply tower in the Urmar area on the outskirts of Peshawar. According to a Police official, explosives had been planted on the 500 KV transmission lines, which exploded at around 3 am (PST) and disrupted the power supply to the adjoining areas.
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May - 11 
Unidentified militants shot dead a person in Dera Murad Jamali. According to details, unidentified militants opened fire on a local identified as Manzoor Ahmed, killing him on spot.
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Unidentified militants shot dead a person in Dera Murad Jamali. According to details, unidentified militants opened fire on a local identified as Manzoor Ahmed, killing him on spot.
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May - 11 
US President Barack Obama said on May 11the Al-Qaeda and the Taliban continued to plot from the Af-Pak border region. Obama also reiterated his resolve to dismantle, disrupt and defeat the extremist network in the region.
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US President Barack Obama said on May 11the Al-Qaeda and the Taliban continued to plot from the Af-Pak border region. Obama also reiterated his resolve to dismantle, disrupt and defeat the extremist network in the region.
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May - 11 
Young Communist League (YCL) cadres on May 11 vacated Dhamboji Higher Secondary School of Banke District, where they were staying put for more than a week, reports Himalayan Times. The YCL cadres had made the school their shelter to participate in th
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Young Communist League (YCL) cadres on May 11 vacated Dhamboji Higher Secondary School of Banke District, where they were staying put for more than a week, reports Himalayan Times. The YCL cadres had made the school their shelter to participate in the general strike called by the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist). The 18-room building of the school was recently constructed with a grant assistance of INR 17.5 million from the Indian Government.
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May - 11 
Group of students of Arabic Department at Dhaka University kept the office room of the department's Chairman and two other rooms locked for seven hours demanding removal of three teachers for patronising pro-Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) students. Students a
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Group of students of Arabic Department at Dhaka University kept the office room of the department's Chairman and two other rooms locked for seven hours demanding removal of three teachers for patronising pro-Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) students. Students alleged that three teachers-- chairman Prof. A.B.M. Siddiqur Rahman Nizami, students' adviser Prof. A.T.M. Fakhruddin and lecturer Mohammed Rafiqul Islam-- provide extra facilities to pro- JeI students.
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May - 11 
Nine militants of the banned Islamist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir-Bangladesh who were arrested May 9 were taken on a three-day remand on May 11, reports Daily Star. Sub-Inspector Mozammel Hossain of Badda Police Station of Dhaka District produced them befo
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Nine militants of the banned Islamist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir-Bangladesh who were arrested May 9 were taken on a three-day remand on May 11, reports Daily Star. Sub-Inspector Mozammel Hossain of Badda Police Station of Dhaka District produced them before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate's Court seeking a remand for five days, but the court granted a three-day remand.
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May - 11 
De-mining groups also recovered seven 60-mm mortar bombs, four anti-personnel mines, 11 hand grenades, three RPG heat bombs, one Arul bomb, one Improvised Explosive Devise (IED), 13 82-mm mortar bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 107 rounds of 12.7-mm amm
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De-mining groups also recovered seven 60-mm mortar bombs, four anti-personnel mines, 11 hand grenades, three RPG heat bombs, one Arul bomb, one Improvised Explosive Devise (IED), 13 82-mm mortar bombs, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 107 rounds of 12.7-mm ammunition and five RPG weapon body parts from Kilinochchi, Akkarayankulam and Iranamadu areas on the same day.
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May - 11 
In the first case of its kind in Canada under its terrorism laws, a Sri Lankan Tamil has pleaded guilty to raising funds for the banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (LTTE), reports Times of India. Appearing in the British Columbia Supreme Court i
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In the first case of its kind in Canada under its terrorism laws, a Sri Lankan Tamil has pleaded guilty to raising funds for the banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Ealam (LTTE), reports Times of India. Appearing in the British Columbia Supreme Court in Vancouver on May 11, Toronto-based Prapaharan Thambithurai admitted raising money for the LTTE in 2008. Vancouver is the major city of British Columbia - the western-most province of Canada - with a huge concentration of the South Asian community. The 46-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil, who came to Canada as a refugee in 1988, was arrested in 2008 for illegally raising funds for the LTTE. The LTTE was banned along with many other terror outfits by Canada in 2006 after the new Conservative Government took over. He was arrested while seeking donations for the World Tamil Movement for relief work in Sri Lanka. But Canadian intelligence agencies found that the body was a front organization for the banned LTTE. Pleading guilty, the Sri Lankan Tamil admitted that half of the money raised for humanitarian aid went to the LTTE.
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May - 11 
The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the single largest Tamil party in the Sri Lankan Parliament with 14 members, said that the Rajapakse Government's constitutional proposals are unacceptable to the Tamils and other minorities, an Indian media report
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The Tamil National Alliance (TNA), the single largest Tamil party in the Sri Lankan Parliament with 14 members, said that the Rajapakse Government's constitutional proposals are unacceptable to the Tamils and other minorities, an Indian media report said, reports Colombo Page. "The proposals do not meet the needs of the minorities. They will put the minorities at a disadvantage," India's Express News Service quoted TNA Parliamentarian for Jaffna, Suresh Premachandran. Two Cabinet Ministers cum spokespersons of the ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Susil Premajayantha and Maithripala Sirisena said on May 11 that the Government would replace the current Proportional Representation System (PRS) with the First-Past-the-Post-System (FPPS) for the majority of the 225 seats in Parliament. They also said that a 25 member upper chamber called the Senate would give representation to the minorities and the provinces. The ruling party also announced that the constitution would be changed to allow a person to serve as President beyond the present two term limit. The proposals are scheduled to be introduced in Parliament in the next two weeks and the constitution will be amended before President Mahinda Rajapakse begins his second term on November 17.
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May - 11 
Troops during search and clear operations in Arugampuleliya, Visuamadu, Ampakamam, Mankulam, Mullaittivu, Kumulamunai and Kannajipuram areas of Wanni recovered four 60-mm mortar bombs, 12 anti-personnel mines, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 200 rounds of Mul
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Troops during search and clear operations in Arugampuleliya, Visuamadu, Ampakamam, Mankulam, Mullaittivu, Kumulamunai and Kannajipuram areas of Wanni recovered four 60-mm mortar bombs, 12 anti-personnel mines, one 81-mm mortar bomb, 200 rounds of Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) ammunition, 1528 rounds of 7.62 x 39-mm ammunition, seven Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) chargers, four 60-mm mortar cartridges, five 60-mm mortar fuses, one T-56 weapon, one empty magazine, three hand grenades and one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) made cyanide capsule on May 11, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 12 
A cadre belonging to VG group of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Laishram Suraj alias Tomb alias Langon Meitei (19), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Kiya
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A cadre belonging to VG group of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), identified as Laishram Suraj alias Tomb alias Langon Meitei (19), was arrested by a combined force of the Imphal West District Police and Assam Rifles from Kiyamgei Mamang Leikai area.
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May - 12 
A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and five of his associates were injured in a gun battle with Security Force personnel at Tirubeda in Sundargarh District on May 12.
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A cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed and five of his associates were injured in a gun battle with Security Force personnel at Tirubeda in Sundargarh District on May 12.
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May - 12 
A Delhi court on May 12 convicted two Bangladeshi nationals for possessing explosives four years ago but acquitted them of the charge of being cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and waging a war against the country, reports PTI. Additional Sessions
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A Delhi court on May 12 convicted two Bangladeshi nationals for possessing explosives four years ago but acquitted them of the charge of being cadres of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and waging a war against the country, reports PTI. Additional Sessions Judge S.K. Gautam held Alamgir Hussian Roni and Abdul Razzaq alias Aslam under the Explosive Substances Act.
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May - 12 
A group of five Senators meanwhile asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to put the TTP under the bracket of a foreign terrorist organisation. “We write to urge you to add the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, otherwise known as the Pakistani Taliban, t
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A group of five Senators meanwhile asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to put the TTP under the bracket of a foreign terrorist organisation. “We write to urge you to add the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, otherwise known as the Pakistani Taliban, to the State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations [FTO],” said Charles E Schumer, Kay Hagan, Kirsten Gillibrand, Robert Menendez and Frank Lautenberg. The Senators said the Pakistani Taliban is a murderous organisation dedicated to killing civilians, harming US interests in the region, and has even taken credit for terrorist acts committed on US soil. In a video recorded in April 2010, a representative of the Taliban in Pakistan indicated that it would make cities in the United States of America a “main target,” they said.
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May - 12 
A group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post at Chintalnar village in Dantewada District on May 12, reported PTI. No CRPF trooper was injured in the incident.
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A group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres fired at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post at Chintalnar village in Dantewada District on May 12, reported PTI. No CRPF trooper was injured in the incident.
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May - 12 
A landmine exploded at Bhat More area under Salbani Police station in West Midnapore District and damaged a culvert on the road connecting Midnapore town to Lalgarh on May 12 during the bandh (shutdown) called by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-
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A landmine exploded at Bhat More area under Salbani Police station in West Midnapore District and damaged a culvert on the road connecting Midnapore town to Lalgarh on May 12 during the bandh (shutdown) called by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) -backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA), reported PTI. Security Forces recovered similar explosives at Kalaboni forest in West Midnapore District. No casualty or injury was reported.
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May - 12 
A militant who was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter near Border Pillar No. 81 in Chandel District in the morning of April 12 was identified as Heisnam Somorjit (28). He belonged to the PREPAK and joined the outfit around 12
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A militant who was shot dead by the Assam Rifles personnel during an encounter near Border Pillar No. 81 in Chandel District in the morning of April 12 was identified as Heisnam Somorjit (28). He belonged to the PREPAK and joined the outfit around 12 years back.
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May - 12 
A United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre, R.K. Tombi alias Iano alias Brojen (41), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Chongtham Kona Awang Leikai area on May 12, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along with three
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A United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) cadre, R.K. Tombi alias Iano alias Brojen (41), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Chongtham Kona Awang Leikai area on May 12, reports Imphal Free Press. One 9-mm pistol along with three bullets in the magazine and one misfired round were seized from his possession. Tombi disclosed that he joined the UPPK in the 2006 under one Khaiba of the outfit. He was earlier arrested by the Thoubal and Imphal East District Police in 2006 and 2008. He was engaged in extortion of money from the general public and businessmen for the outfit’s funds.
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May - 12 
Five years after it raised the only Territorial Army, Ikhwani, battalion out of surrendered Kashmiri terrorists, the Army has now decided one is more than enough. The original plans to raise more such units now stand shelved, according to senior Army
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Five years after it raised the only Territorial Army, Ikhwani, battalion out of surrendered Kashmiri terrorists, the Army has now decided one is more than enough. The original plans to raise more such units now stand shelved, according to senior Army officers. "The overwhelming feeling in the Army is that this experiment is enough, as it has given us mixed results. Though these former terrorists-turned-soldiers have provided us intelligence leads and have helped in eliminating active terrorists, they seem to be trigger-happy in settling old personal scores," an unnamed officer said on May 12. "The 162 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry, which was formed in 2004-05 with these surrendered terrorists as its men, has eliminated around 300 terrorists, which is quite impressive," the officer said. However, the problem was with their discipline. "The unit soldiers, however, have not jelled into the Army discipline expected of them," another officer said. "Hence, no new Ikhwani units are envisaged in the near future," he said, adding that these men could be used in regular units to provide robust intelligence inputs.
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May - 12 
Intelligence inputs, meanwhile, revealed that there was heavy concentration of militants in launching pads like Rudki and Rasool opposite Abdullian besides nearly six other places opposite Budhwar, Jabowal and Aik nullah. The possibility was that the
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Intelligence inputs, meanwhile, revealed that there was heavy concentration of militants in launching pads like Rudki and Rasool opposite Abdullian besides nearly six other places opposite Budhwar, Jabowal and Aik nullah. The possibility was that the militants could make more attempts to intrude into this side with the backing of the Pakistani Rangers. According to sources, a number of militants opposite Jammu sector were reported to have been shifted to IB along Punjab by the Pakistani Rangers to force their intrusions from that State and then shift them towards border villages of Kathua and Samba for further movement towards Doda and Udhampur.
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May - 12 
Kohima District Police identified one of the gunmen who had assaulted members of Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) and Forum for Naga Reconciliation on May 9 at a hotel in Kohima, according to Nagaland Page. Police refused to disclose details of the in
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Kohima District Police identified one of the gunmen who had assaulted members of Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) and Forum for Naga Reconciliation on May 9 at a hotel in Kohima, according to Nagaland Page. Police refused to disclose details of the investigations, but said one of the main culprits was identified but so far no arrest was made in this connection. Police also admitted that the two gunmen were from certain Naga faction and have been operating in Kohima town.
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May - 12 
Militants blew up fencing wire with an Improvised Explosive Device on the International Border (IB) in the forward village of Abdullian in the R. S. Pura sector of Jammu District late in the night of May 12, reported Daily Excelsior. Eight wires of f
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Militants blew up fencing wire with an Improvised Explosive Device on the International Border (IB) in the forward village of Abdullian in the R. S. Pura sector of Jammu District late in the night of May 12, reported Daily Excelsior. Eight wires of fencing including cobra wire, which carried electricity current, were damaged in the blast and Pakistani Ranger’s firing. However, the militants to failed infiltrate into the Indian side as the Border Security Force personnel retaliated firing, forcing the militants to retrieve.
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May - 12 
More than 20 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hacked two villagers to death at Katama village in Gajapati District early on May 12 (around 2 a.m.) after accusing them of being Police informers, reported IANS. The dece
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More than 20 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hacked two villagers to death at Katama village in Gajapati District early on May 12 (around 2 a.m.) after accusing them of being Police informers, reported IANS. The deceased were identified as Dinabandhu Mantri and Sadananda Sual Singh. The Maoists also pasted posters and left leaflets asking people not to help the Police or join the Police force.
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May - 12 
Officers investigating the Pune (Maharashtra) German Bakery bomb blast that killed 17 persons on February 13, 2010 have claimed that four prime suspects in the attack have fled to Pakistan, reports Times of India. Initial suspicion had fallen on the
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Officers investigating the Pune (Maharashtra) German Bakery bomb blast that killed 17 persons on February 13, 2010 have claimed that four prime suspects in the attack have fled to Pakistan, reports Times of India. Initial suspicion had fallen on the Indian Mujahideen (IM) outfit and Police leaks had hinted at the involvement of the outfit’s founder Riyaz Bhatkal, his brother Iqbal and Yaseen, who is said to be a relative of the Bhatkal brothers. But for months there has been little headway into the case and the Police now privately admit that the IM may have little to do with it. The report says that the sudden talk of four prime suspects fleeing to Pakistan could also indicate a failure by the Anti-Terrorist Squad to find enough evidence to nail any suspect and fend criticism by saying that the main attackers had fled. "We are now considering asking the Union Government to approach Pakistan to help bring these suspects to India," a senior Police Officer, who is part of the investigations, said. "We have enough evidence to establish the involvement of these four suspects in the actual execution of the blast. We were able to trace their residences in India and have even questioned the family members of some of the suspects. We have information that all four suspects are presently in Pakistan," he said.
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May - 12 
On May 12, the SFs neutralised a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Narol forests in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. Recoveries made from the forests include one pistol with one magazine, 45 AK rounds, one I Com r
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On May 12, the SFs neutralised a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Narol forests in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District. Recoveries made from the forests include one pistol with one magazine, 45 AK rounds, one I Com radio set, two kilograms of TNT explosives, blankets, shawls, jungle shoes, chappals, biscuits, dry fruits and some incriminating documents. Also, the SFs recovered one AK-47 rifle, 216 rounds, two hand grenades, two grenades, one compass, one detonator and a bag during searches in the Maneeka forests of Sunderbani in the Rajouri District.
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May - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) rescued four teenagers while they were on their way to allegedly join Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ranks in Kishtwar District on May 12, reports Times of India. Superintendent of Police (Kishtwar) Shaheen Mughal said that the four, all
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Security Forces (SFs) rescued four teenagers while they were on their way to allegedly join Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ranks in Kishtwar District on May 12, reports Times of India. Superintendent of Police (Kishtwar) Shaheen Mughal said that the four, all 15, were handed over to their parents but would be kept under surveillance. "We're investigating the incident and looking out for the people who motivated them to join the terrorist ranks," he said. He said this was first such incident in 2010 and that the Police were keeping a vigil on the elements luring gullible teenagers. "They are on the run and have started luring the gullible youth especially teenagers to their ranks as a desperate measure to meet the shortage of ranks," a defence spokesperson said. Sources said that the four had left their homes in the morning to join the LeT but local residents informed the SFs after noticing their suspicious behaviour.
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May - 12 
Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres shot at and seriously injured Alok Mahali (50), a local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Gidhni in West Midnapore District on May 12.
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Suspected CPI-Maoist cadres shot at and seriously injured Alok Mahali (50), a local committee member of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), at Gidhni in West Midnapore District on May 12.
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May - 12 
Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants abducted an Indian Forest Service (IFS) official of the Maharashtra cadre, V.S. Bardekar, from Daimara village in West Kameng District on May 12, reports Telegraph. He was on a private
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Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants abducted an Indian Forest Service (IFS) official of the Maharashtra cadre, V.S. Bardekar, from Daimara village in West Kameng District on May 12, reports Telegraph. He was on a private visit to Arunachal Pradesh when he was abducted. Sources said 11 youths, armed with automatic rifles and grenades, arrived at the residence of former Panchayat (village council) member Lam Norvu, where Bardekar was putting up, around 8pm. They beat up a casual worker of the Arunachal Pradesh Forest Department, Payao Magaji, and a guide, Gombu Tsering, who were accompanying Bardekar, and took the official away.
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May - 12 
That protesters set ablaze office of the Manipur Family Welfare Department in Senapati District on May 12. A huge stock of medicines, freezing equipments, immunization machines, important offices including Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) and District I
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That protesters set ablaze office of the Manipur Family Welfare Department in Senapati District on May 12. A huge stock of medicines, freezing equipments, immunization machines, important offices including Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) and District Inspector of Schools’ (DIO), documents and Conference Hall were destroyed in the fire. The protesters were agitating against the Manipur Government’s decision no to allow the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leader Thuingaleng Muivah’s visit to the State.
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May - 12 
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan has informed that out of the 13 identified terrorist who planted bombs at eight places in the Walled City in May 13, 2008, four are still absconding, reports Times of India. They include Khalid, Arif, Shaji
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The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Rajasthan has informed that out of the 13 identified terrorist who planted bombs at eight places in the Walled City in May 13, 2008, four are still absconding, reports Times of India. They include Khalid, Arif, Shajid Bhai and Salman.
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May - 12 
The Ara civil court May 12 sentenced three persons to death and 20 to life imprisonment for the infamous 1996 Bathani Tola carnage in Bihar in which 21 Dalits were slaughtered by upper-caste landowners belonging to the Ranvir Sena (a private militia
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The Ara civil court May 12 sentenced three persons to death and 20 to life imprisonment for the infamous 1996 Bathani Tola carnage in Bihar in which 21 Dalits were slaughtered by upper-caste landowners belonging to the Ranvir Sena (a private militia of landlords), reports The Hindu. On May 5, the court had convicted the 23 accused while acquitting 30 for want of evidence. Special Public Prosecutor Rambabu Prasad disclosed that the case against the prime accused – Ranvir Sena supremo Brahmeshwar Singh “Mukhiya” - was being reopened and would soon be submitted to the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate in Ara District.
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May - 12 
The arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant-cum-trainer Mohammad Ashraf, has said thousands of misguided Kashmiri youth are still receiving training in camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), ANI reported on May 12. He disclosed that the youths,
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The arrested Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militant-cum-trainer Mohammad Ashraf, has said thousands of misguided Kashmiri youth are still receiving training in camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), ANI reported on May 12. He disclosed that the youths, who were getting training in different militant training camps in PoK wanted to return homes and lead a peaceful life. He further said that neither he nor other militants had any knowledge of the State Government’s proposed rehabilitation policy for them. He confessed to have received training at a militant training camp in Kacharban, PoK. He disclosed that over 2000 militants from this part of the State (Jammu and Kashmir) were active in training camps in PoK though some of them felt disenchanted with the militancy, adds Daily Excelsior. He revealed that all training camps of HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) were fully active and were imparting arms training to the militants freely with active co-operation of Pakistan’s Army and Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He disclosed that LeT and HM were the only two dominant outfits to whom majority of militants were affiliated at present in PoK while Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), once a force to reckon with in Pakistan, has virtually been rendered irrelevant with very few cadre. Only a couple of Jaish training camps were now active in PoK, Ashraf told his interrogators.
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May - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has called for yet another bandh (shutdown) on May 12 in the Maoist-affected Districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia to protest again
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)-backed People’s Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA) has called for yet another bandh (shutdown) on May 12 in the Maoist-affected Districts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia to protest against alleged atrocities inflicted on villagers by the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) supporters.
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May - 12 
The death sentence awarded to Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, is a result of a fair and transparent judicial process of India, the US has said, reports Ti
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The death sentence awarded to Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone surviving Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant of the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, is a result of a fair and transparent judicial process of India, the US has said, reports Times of India. "This (trial of Kasab) was part of an Indian legal proceeding. Obviously, we have encouraged India and at times, in the aftermath, we have assisted India with the investigation, but this was the result of an Indian fair and transparent legal process," said Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P.J. Crowley.
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The Defence Minister A.K. Antony on May 12 said that India was concerned about terror factories operating across the border, reports Economic Times. “More than 40 terror camps are still operating across the border. It is a matter of concern to us. Pa
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The Defence Minister A.K. Antony on May 12 said that India was concerned about terror factories operating across the border, reports Economic Times. “More than 40 terror camps are still operating across the border. It is a matter of concern to us. Pakistan should take action to dismantle these terror camps,” he said. The Defence Minister said there was complete backing for the dialogue process. “Talks will continue. But at the same time, we are concerned about the existence of more than 40 terror camps. Pakistan must take sincere and strong action to dismantle terrorist outfits,” the Minister said.
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May - 12 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) reiterated its denial of any involvement in the killing of Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader Phershal Kongwang in 2007.
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) reiterated its denial of any involvement in the killing of Khasi Students Union (KSU) leader Phershal Kongwang in 2007.
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May - 12 
The Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) denied the Assam Rifles’ claim of neutralizing a combined camp of the KLA and People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Monghlam village in Ukhrul District and stated that the outfit has no connection with PLA.
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The Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) denied the Assam Rifles’ claim of neutralizing a combined camp of the KLA and People's Liberation Army (PLA) at Monghlam village in Ukhrul District and stated that the outfit has no connection with PLA.
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May - 12 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) played a key role in the formation of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), while the outfit also maintained links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) since the early 1990s.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) played a key role in the formation of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), while the outfit also maintained links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) since the early 1990s. Sources revealed that Ranjan Daimary first joined the Bodo National Front in 1983 and later in 1984, he, along with other persons including Govinda Basumatary, decided to form the Bodo Security Force (BSF) and wrote to the leaders of the NSCN seeking their help. The BSF, which was later renamed as the NDFB, first started a training camp in the forests north of Rangapara in Sonitpur District in 1988 and the NSCN provided them with some weapons and trainers. Sources further revealed that Daimary also stayed in the bases of the NSCN in Thailand for quite some time and established contacts with some agents of the ISI in 1993. The ISI provided the NDFB with some communication equipment, explosives and timer devices.
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May - 12 
The US is looking into legal formalities of designating Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a foreign terrorist organisation with a probe pointing to its involvement in the failed Times Square bombing, reports The Hindu. “We are considering the quest
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The US is looking into legal formalities of designating Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as a foreign terrorist organisation with a probe pointing to its involvement in the failed Times Square bombing, reports The Hindu. “We are considering the question of designating the Pakistani Taliban [as a terrorist outfit]. Now it is the matter of meeting the legal requirements,” said Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs P J Crowley. “ ...there's a deliberately or intentionally deliberate process that we go through, and if any group that is to be designated must meet very specific legal criteria, but it is something that we are considering in light of what happened,” he said, referring to the Times Square case. Crowley, however, refused to give further details and refrained from giving out anything about the stage of consideration the issue is. “It is a group that we have been focused on for some time, but I think in light of the Times Square attempt, it's something we're looking at very closely,” the official said.
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May - 12 
Trial of Pakistani born Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Rana, charged with involvement in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), is expected to begin on November 1, 2010 and go on for a tentative four weeks, a US judge said
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Trial of Pakistani born Canadian terrorist Tahawwur Rana, charged with involvement in the November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11), is expected to begin on November 1, 2010 and go on for a tentative four weeks, a US judge said, reports Times of India. The judge said that the trial process should start "sooner rather than later." During Rana's status hearing in US District court on May 11, Judge Harry Leinenweber set November 1 as a "tentative" date for commencing the trial of the 49-year-old terror suspect, after both prosecution and defence lawyers agreed to it.
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May - 12 
Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Naoremthong Bazar area on May 12. They were identifies as Chanam Dilip alias Taily (41) and Moirangthem O. Babita Devi (32), according to Sangai Express
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Two Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadres were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Naoremthong Bazar area on May 12. They were identifies as Chanam Dilip alias Taily (41) and Moirangthem O. Babita Devi (32), according to Sangai Express. They disclosed that they were operating under the command of one Nongthang alias John alias Ingobi of Mayang Taning. Babita also disclosed that she was involved in extortion of money INR 50,000 from one Thoibi Devi, pradhan (chief) of Kakwa and she was asked to serve demand letters to Government Departments for outfit’s fund.
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May - 12 
Union Government agreed to airlift vital commodities and medical supplies for the State.
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Union Government agreed to airlift vital commodities and medical supplies for the State.
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May - 12 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 12 said it was not possible to solve the Naxalite (Left Wing Extremist) problem without regaining the confidence of people and this job had to be done by various sections, report The Hindu. Speaking at a nati
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 12 said it was not possible to solve the Naxalite (Left Wing Extremist) problem without regaining the confidence of people and this job had to be done by various sections, report The Hindu. Speaking at a national conference of the Confederation of Indian Industry, he said that even officially only 66 per cent of the funds meant for rural areas had been spent in the Naxal-affected States. Wondering whether development should precede Police action, Chidambaram underscored the difficulties of delivery in areas where the Government could not even enter. The Government would continue with its two-pronged strategy of carrying forward its development effort and a calibrated and controlled Police action in order to assert civilian authority in the affected areas. Chidambaram, however, said it was not possible for the Government alone to tackle the Naxalite problem. He mentioned that civil society would have to play a crucial role in creating awareness of not only the Naxal menace but also the benefits of the development process and the action that were being initiated.
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May - 12 
Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai, Centre’s interlocutor R.S. Pandey, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thiungaleng Muivah, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, a few of his Cabinet Ministers and representa
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Union Home Secretary G.K. Pillai, Centre’s interlocutor R.S. Pandey, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thiungaleng Muivah, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, a few of his Cabinet Ministers and representatives from Naga organisations held a meeting at Viswema of Kohima District in Nagaland on May 12, according to Telegraph. The meeting, however, could not break the deadlock over NSCN-IM leader’s plan to visit Manipur.
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May - 12 
Provincial Police Chief Malik Naveed Khan on May 11 claimed that 20 militants were arrested in the ongoing operation at Kala Dhaka of Manshersa District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province reports The News. Addressing a seminar arranged by a non-governmen
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Provincial Police Chief Malik Naveed Khan on May 11 claimed that 20 militants were arrested in the ongoing operation at Kala Dhaka of Manshersa District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province reports The News. Addressing a seminar arranged by a non-governmental organisation at the Police Lines Nowshera, he said the operation by Frontier Constabulary was going on successfully and the militants were on the run.
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May - 12 
The United States President Barack Obama on May 12 warned that extremists pose a serious threat to Pakistan's sovereignty and pointed out that Islamabad had realised that it was not India but the "cancer" of terrorism emanating from its own territory
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The United States President Barack Obama on May 12 warned that extremists pose a serious threat to Pakistan's sovereignty and pointed out that Islamabad had realised that it was not India but the "cancer" of terrorism emanating from its own territory that was its primary concern, reports The Hindu. "I think there has been in the past a view on the part of Pakistan that their primary rival, India, was their only concern," he said at a joint press conference with visiting Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in the night of May 12. Obama said: "I think what you've seen over the last several months is a growing recognition that they have a cancer in their midst; that the extremist organisations that have been allowed to congregate and use as a base the frontier areas to then go into Afghanistan, that now threatens Pakistan's sovereignty," he added.
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May - 12 
A teenage girl cadre of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist), Guma Mishra (16) from Ghyalchowk Villege Development Committee (VDC) of Gorkha District, who had reportedly left her home one month ago to participate in the Un
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A teenage girl cadre of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist), Guma Mishra (16) from Ghyalchowk Villege Development Committee (VDC) of Gorkha District, who had reportedly left her home one month ago to participate in the Unified CPN-Maoist agitation in Kathmandu, has been missing. Kamala, mother of the cadre, said that the local Maoist leaders were silent when she asked them about her daughter’s whereabouts.
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May - 12 
Addressing the gathering of the intellectuals at the end of the interaction organised by Unified CPN-Maoist on May 12, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the critical issues behind delay in forging consensus is the concrete number of combatants th
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Addressing the gathering of the intellectuals at the end of the interaction organised by Unified CPN-Maoist on May 12, Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda said the critical issues behind delay in forging consensus is the concrete number of combatants that other parties have been demanding for integration, reports Nepal News. He said, his party proposes to separate those willing to integrate and those willing to rehabilitate within one month so that number for integration can be worked out.
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May - 12 
As reported in Kantipuronline, Constituent Assembly Chairman Subash Chandra Nemwang called on Unified CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda at the latter's residence in Nayabazar on May 12 morning in an attempt to resolve the hindranc
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As reported in Kantipuronline, Constituent Assembly Chairman Subash Chandra Nemwang called on Unified CPN-Maoist Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda at the latter's residence in Nayabazar on May 12 morning in an attempt to resolve the hindrances seen in constitution drafting.
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May - 12 
Prachanda claimed that the merger of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is possible within four months. Addressing an interaction with intellectuals, industrialists, business community and members of the civil society, he said, “We’ll dismantle the
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Prachanda claimed that the merger of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is possible within four months. Addressing an interaction with intellectuals, industrialists, business community and members of the civil society, he said, “We’ll dismantle the barracks of the Young Communist League within four-five days. We are ready to break the relation of the party with the cantonments.”
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May - 12 
Security Council renewed the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) until September 15, 2010, in line with a request from the Government, stressing that arrangement should immediately be made for withdrawal of the mission by that date
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Security Council renewed the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN) until September 15, 2010, in line with a request from the Government, stressing that arrangement should immediately be made for withdrawal of the mission by that date.
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May - 12 
The major coalition allies—Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist and Leninist (CPN-UML)—said discussions on the new national Government can be made if the Unified CPN-Maoist fulfils the past agreements. In a two-party mee
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The major coalition allies—Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist and Leninist (CPN-UML)—said discussions on the new national Government can be made if the Unified CPN-Maoist fulfils the past agreements. In a two-party meeting held at NC central office at Sanepa in Kathmandu, the coalition partners decided to take initiatives to garner Maoists' support for the amendment of Interim Constitution, UML Chairman Jhalanath Khanal informed.
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May - 12 
Police recovered 10 bombs from a suspect Anarul Mollah (36), who was arrested at Amla bazaar area in Mirpur Sub-Distrct of Kushtia District on May 12.
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Police recovered 10 bombs from a suspect Anarul Mollah (36), who was arrested at Amla bazaar area in Mirpur Sub-Distrct of Kushtia District on May 12.
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May - 12 
Deputy Solicitor General Wasantha Bandara on May 12 said that Defence Secretary did not order shooting Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres coming to surrender, reports Daily News. He said this when retired General Sarath Fonseka was produc
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Deputy Solicitor General Wasantha Bandara on May 12 said that Defence Secretary did not order shooting Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadres coming to surrender, reports Daily News. He said this when retired General Sarath Fonseka was produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate Janaki Rajaratne. Deputy Solicitor General made submissions in connection with the Crime Investigation Department (CID) investigation into a statement made by Sarath Fonseka to a newspaper that Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa ordered the shooting of LTTE cadres who came to surrender with white flags. He questioned the claims of Sarath Fonseka to be a war hero when he had actually accused the Government of violating international laws applied to battle. He said although the suspect was the Chief Commanding Officer in the victorious war he subsequently made statements inimical to the State for political expediency and lost his honour.
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May - 12 
Troops during search and clear operations in Mankulam, Mullaittivu and Ampalawanpokkanai areas on May 12 recovered four anti-personnel mines, three claymore mines and three hand grenades, according to Sri Lanka Army report. Meanwhile, de-mining group
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Troops during search and clear operations in Mankulam, Mullaittivu and Ampalawanpokkanai areas on May 12 recovered four anti-personnel mines, three claymore mines and three hand grenades, according to Sri Lanka Army report. Meanwhile, de-mining groups also recovered one anti personnel mine from Nachchimoddai area on the same day.
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May - 13 
A charge sheet in the case of murder of November 26, 2008 (also Known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks defence lawyer Shahid Azmi was filed in a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) court in Mumbai on May 13, reports The Hindu. Azmi
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A charge sheet in the case of murder of November 26, 2008 (also Known as 26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks defence lawyer Shahid Azmi was filed in a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crimes Act (MCOCA) court in Mumbai on May 13, reports The Hindu. Azmi represented Fahim Ansari, who was acquitted in the 26/11 terrorist attacks case. He was shot dead in his office at Taximen's colony in Kurla on February 11, 2010. Ramesh Mahale, senior Police inspector of the Mumbai Crime Branch, said that the 600-page charge sheet cited four persons as accused and five others wanted as accused. The arrested are: Devendra Baburao Jagtap alias JD (28), Pintoo Devram Dhagle alias Raju (25), Vinod Yashwant Vichare (32) and Heshmukh Shankar Solanki alias Rohit. One of the wanted accused is a well known gang leader Bharat Nepali. He had worked for the underworld gangster Chhota Rajan gang. Nepali, along with Vijay Shetty alias Bala Shetty and Bhagwant Singh, ordered the contract-killing.
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May - 13 
A combined team of the Army and Imphal West District Police with lady Police representatives arrested four women cadres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from Oinam Sawombung area on May 13. They were identified as R.K. Nongmaithem Lina Devi alia
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A combined team of the Army and Imphal West District Police with lady Police representatives arrested four women cadres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) from Oinam Sawombung area on May 13. They were identified as R.K. Nongmaithem Lina Devi alias Jashila (18), Salam Tombi Devi alias Naobi alias Meitie Leima (28), Mayang Laumbam Soma Thombi Devi Riyas and Irom Bebi Devi alias Manjuri (27).
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May - 13 
A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Chingtham Dupachandra alias Decko alias Ramesh (27), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Nambol Chingmang near Khoripok on May 13. Two Chinese hand grenades in two separate
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A People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadre, Chingtham Dupachandra alias Decko alias Ramesh (27), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Nambol Chingmang near Khoripok on May 13. Two Chinese hand grenades in two separate tin fish cans labelled ‘Flying Tiger’ were recovered from his possession. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in October, 1995 through one Rocky and got training at Keibul Lamjao and he was involved in extortion of money from general public for procuring arms and ammunition for the outfit in and around Nambol.
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May - 13 
A PLA cadre, Phanjaobam Ajit alias Tomba alias Badat Singh, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Paona Bazar area on May 13. Ajit disclosed that he joined the outfit in December 2009 through one Paonam Chandrajit alias Ngakpei and was
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A PLA cadre, Phanjaobam Ajit alias Tomba alias Badat Singh, was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Paona Bazar area on May 13. Ajit disclosed that he joined the outfit in December 2009 through one Paonam Chandrajit alias Ngakpei and was operating under his ‘command’. He was involved in hijacking and setting ablaze trucks at Jiribam in April 2010. He was also asked to extort money from general public for the outfit’s fund.
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May - 13 
A suspected Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) militant was arrested in a joint operation by the Uttarakhand and Punjab Police from Haridwar in Uttarakhand, Police said on May 14, PTI reported. Ahad Lone, a native of village Banwal of Doda District in Jammu and K
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A suspected Harkat-ul-Ansar (HuA) militant was arrested in a joint operation by the Uttarakhand and Punjab Police from Haridwar in Uttarakhand, Police said on May 14, PTI reported. Ahad Lone, a native of village Banwal of Doda District in Jammu and Kashmir, was arrested following a tip-off at Haridwar in the evening of May 13, they said. Lone was wanted in a case of murder in Navashahar of Punjab and Police took him to that State after producing him in a court. Preliminary investigation revealed that Lone was associated with the terrorist outfit for a long time and it had sent him to Haridwar during Mahakumbh [mass Hindu pilgrimage] to gather information, the sources said. Later, he went to Dehradun and worked in a factory for some time before coming back to Haridwar.
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May - 13 
All private schools in Manipur would close down owing to the acute shortfall in fuels in the State in the aftermath of the indefinite economic blockade imposed on the National Highways 39 and 53.
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All private schools in Manipur would close down owing to the acute shortfall in fuels in the State in the aftermath of the indefinite economic blockade imposed on the National Highways 39 and 53.
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May - 13 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) assaulted a construction contractor Raju and destroyed the road-laying equipment near Nimmapadu village under Kudumulapalem Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Chin
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) assaulted a construction contractor Raju and destroyed the road-laying equipment near Nimmapadu village under Kudumulapalem Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Chintapalli mandal in Visakhapatnam District in the night of May 13. A road-roller, an earth-moving equipment, water motors and a two-wheeler were set ablaze.
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May - 13 
Director General of West Bengal Police Bhupinder Singh on May 13 said, "We have learnt that the February 15 attack was planned and coordinated by Bikash, an associate of Kishenji [CPI-Maoist politbureau member]," reported DNA. The attack at Silda in
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Director General of West Bengal Police Bhupinder Singh on May 13 said, "We have learnt that the February 15 attack was planned and coordinated by Bikash, an associate of Kishenji [CPI-Maoist politbureau member]," reported DNA. The attack at Silda in West Midnapore District had killed 24 troopers of the Eastern Frontier Rifles.
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May - 13 
Four more Policemen from the Provincial Armed Constabulary were arrested from Gonda, Faizabad and Gorakhpur Districts of Uttar Pradesh on May 13 on suspicion of being involved in a racket to smuggle arms and ammunition for Maoists, reported Hindustan
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Four more Policemen from the Provincial Armed Constabulary were arrested from Gonda, Faizabad and Gorakhpur Districts of Uttar Pradesh on May 13 on suspicion of being involved in a racket to smuggle arms and ammunition for Maoists, reported Hindustan Times. The four are Sushil Kumar, armourer with the PAC's 30th battalion in Gonda, Jitendra Singh and Amar Singh, both deployed as armourers in Faizabad, and Rajesh Shahi, an armourer with the Gorakhpur Police.
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Four supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during their bandh (shutdown) early on May 14 (today), reported PTI. Bullet riddled dead bodies
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Four supporters of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were killed by suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) during their bandh (shutdown) early on May 14 (today), reported PTI. Bullet riddled dead bodies of Ashok Ahir, Swapan Ahir, Sanatan Ahir and Nazrul Mir were found on Silda-Bankura State highway at Belpahari near Anthela village in West Midnapore District. They were picked up from their residences at Chandabila village in nearby Binpur Police station by a group of 20 armed Maoists in the midnight of May 13. Maoists called for a 24-hour bandh in West Midnapore on May 14 in protest against the arrest of one of their woman activists. Maoist spokesman Akash told PTI from an undisclosed location that "Soma, a cadre from Jhargram, had been arrested three days ago but was not produced before a court," added NDTV.
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May - 13 
One supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Srikanta Mahato, was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pathardihi village near Arsha in Purulia District on May 13.
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One supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), identified as Srikanta Mahato, was killed by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Pathardihi village near Arsha in Purulia District on May 13.
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May - 13 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 13 neutralised a militant hideout near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Monkey Top area of Rajouri District and recovered arms, ammunitions and explosives from it, PTI reports. One AK 47 rifle, 216 rounds, five magazines,
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 13 neutralised a militant hideout near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Monkey Top area of Rajouri District and recovered arms, ammunitions and explosives from it, PTI reports. One AK 47 rifle, 216 rounds, five magazines, two detonators, two hand grenades was recovered among other things.
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May - 13 
SFs neutralised a militant hideout in the forest area of Goswami Nad Ladoo in the Pulwama District and recovered two hand grenades, three Under Barrel Grenade Launcher grenades and three blankets.
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SFs neutralised a militant hideout in the forest area of Goswami Nad Ladoo in the Pulwama District and recovered two hand grenades, three Under Barrel Grenade Launcher grenades and three blankets.
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May - 13 
The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered explosives from a passenger bus along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya on May 13, reports Imphal Free Press. The India-Bangladesh border area-Shillong bound bus was coming from Majai, a village along
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered explosives from a passenger bus along the India-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya on May 13, reports Imphal Free Press. The India-Bangladesh border area-Shillong bound bus was coming from Majai, a village along the international border about 90 kilo meters from Shillong. From the bus, the BSF troops recovered 560 grams of Plastic Explosive (PEK) and nine electric detonators. The seized explosives were later handed over to a Police station in the area.
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May - 13 
Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Police in separate operations in Malkangiri and Mayurbhanj Districts on May 13, reported PTI. Adma Madkami (32) was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Border
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Three Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested by the Police in separate operations in Malkangiri and Mayurbhanj Districts on May 13, reported PTI. Adma Madkami (32) was arrested during a joint combing operation by the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Orissa's elite anti-Naxal Special Operation Group at Teakguda forest in Kalimela area of Malkangiri. Two other Maoists - Rupai Tudu (28) and Ruhia Hembram (21) - were arrested from Suliapada area in Mayurbhanj District.
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May - 13 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Virendra Mallah and Lal Bahadur, were arrested by the Police in Ballia District on May 13, reported Hindustan Times. Six pistols, eight crude bombs and several live cartridges were recovered fr
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, Virendra Mallah and Lal Bahadur, were arrested by the Police in Ballia District on May 13, reported Hindustan Times. Six pistols, eight crude bombs and several live cartridges were recovered from them.
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May - 13 
A leader of the Awami National Party (ANP) and a child were shot dead in separate incidents of targeted killing in Karachi on May 13, according to Daily Times. The victim, 38-year-old Wali Khan alias General, was sitting outside the ANP office along
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A leader of the Awami National Party (ANP) and a child were shot dead in separate incidents of targeted killing in Karachi on May 13, according to Daily Times. The victim, 38-year-old Wali Khan alias General, was sitting outside the ANP office along with other activists at Indus Plaza near Al-Asif Square under Sohrab Goth Police Station, when four unidentified assailants riding a motorcycle and a car opened fire on him with automatic weapons, killing him on the spot. However, there was no detail about the child’s death.
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May - 13 
At least nine Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and 10 others injured when the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets bombed suspected militants hideouts in Tirah Valley of the Khyber Agency in Federally Administrated Tri
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At least nine Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and 10 others injured when the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets bombed suspected militants hideouts in Tirah Valley of the Khyber Agency in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 13, reports Daily Times. Sources said that Taliban (TTP) hideouts were bombed in the Khaist Khala and Dwa Toi areas killing nine militants and injuring 10.
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May - 13 
The Federal Agents of United States conducted raids on May 13 in Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey in connection with the failed Times Square car bomb of May 2 and arrested three people, including two persons of Pakistani origin who provided mon
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The Federal Agents of United States conducted raids on May 13 in Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey in connection with the failed Times Square car bomb of May 2 and arrested three people, including two persons of Pakistani origin who provided money to the suspect, Faisal Shahzad, reports Daily Times. US Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesman Brian Hale said three people were arrested on suspected immigration violations: two in the Boston area and one in Maine. All three arrests are administrative and not criminal, he added. The two Boston-area men had a direct connection to Shahzad, said a top Massachusetts law enforcement official.
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May - 13 
The intelligence officials in Pakistan has arrested a suspect linked to the Pakistani Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) who said he helped Faisal Shahzad to set off a car bomb in New York's Times Square. The suspect provided an "independent s
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The intelligence officials in Pakistan has arrested a suspect linked to the Pakistani Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) who said he helped Faisal Shahzad to set off a car bomb in New York's Times Square. The suspect provided an "independent stream" of evidence that the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was behind the failed attack on May 2, The Washington Post reported citing US officials. The suspect also confessed of helping Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-American man being held over the Times Square plot, to travel to Pakistan's tribal areas for bomb-making training, the report added.
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May - 13 
The reported militants’ plan to target and attack Policemen in the Punjab has created fear psychosis in Police circles, according to Daily Times. Police sources said that most officers were opting to travel in their private vehicles in order to look
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The reported militants’ plan to target and attack Policemen in the Punjab has created fear psychosis in Police circles, according to Daily Times. Police sources said that most officers were opting to travel in their private vehicles in order to look inconspicuous, while those deputed at Police pickets and other sensitive areas were performing their duties under as much cover as possible. The National Crises Management Cell informed the authorities concerned a few days ago that militant groups were planning to target law enforcers in order to spread panic among the masses and to disrupt the law and order situation in several cities of Punjab. They also informed that Rawalpindi and Lahore would be the militants’ "prime targets".
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May - 13 
As Nepal's political parties struggled to reach a compromise to end the standoff between the Government and the Unified Communist Party of India-Nepal (Unified CPN-Maoist), Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a Prachanda on May 13 said he is ready to
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As Nepal's political parties struggled to reach a compromise to end the standoff between the Government and the Unified Communist Party of India-Nepal (Unified CPN-Maoist), Maoist chief Pushpa Kamal Dahal a.k.a Prachanda on May 13 said he is ready to dissolve the party's paramilitary organisation, Young Communist League (YCL), and facilitate the integration of its combatants with the Army, reports The Hindu. Prachanda, who is also the supreme commander of the Maoists' People's Liberation Army, said his party was ready to dissolve the paramilitary structure of the YCL, the youth wing of the party, within 4-5 days and integrate and rehabilitate the Maoist combatants within four months. "We'll dismantle the barracks of the Young Communist League within four-five days. We are ready to break the relation of the party with the cantonments," he said.
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May - 14 
A CPI-Maoist cdare, Dwarika Prasad, was arrested by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Barachatti in Gaya District on May 14, reported PTI. 25 live cartridges, some explosive material and INR 10,000 in cash were recovered from his possessio
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A CPI-Maoist cdare, Dwarika Prasad, was arrested by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Barachatti in Gaya District on May 14, reported PTI. 25 live cartridges, some explosive material and INR 10,000 in cash were recovered from his possession.
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A Policeman of India Reserve Police (IRP), injured in a grenade attack by militants in Srinagar on May 14, succumbed to injuries on May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, six persons, including four Security Force personnel, were injur
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A Policeman of India Reserve Police (IRP), injured in a grenade attack by militants in Srinagar on May 14, succumbed to injuries on May 15, reports Daily Excelsior. As reported earlier, six persons, including four Security Force personnel, were injured on May 14 when militants hurled a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force bunker in the Saraf Kadal area of the old city in Srinagar.
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May - 14 
A Policeman was killed when at least two gunmen attacked an unarmed Police Picket at the Khilwat junction of the communally sensitive Old City area of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on May 14, four days ahead of the third anniversary of the bomb blast a
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A Policeman was killed when at least two gunmen attacked an unarmed Police Picket at the Khilwat junction of the communally sensitive Old City area of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on May 14, four days ahead of the third anniversary of the bomb blast at Mecca Masjid, reports The Hindu. Constable V. Ramesh and his colleague Sri Hari were under a tree when two youths drove up to them on a motorcycle. One of them whipped out a weapon and shot at the Policemen. Hyderabad Police Commissioner A.K. Khan said that Police suspected the involvement of Vikaruddin, a suspected operative of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), who reportedly masterminded a similar attack earlier. Subsequently, forensic experts who sifted the area found two spent cartridges and a blood-stained Compact Discs (CD) believed to have been left behind by the assailants. The CD contained a statement by an unknown outfit, Tehrik-e-Galba Islami that the attack was in retaliation for the bomb explosions at Mecca Masjid in 2007. The statement is in the name of Mohammad Fasiuddin. Experts said the caliber of the bullets fired matched those used to kill another Policeman on December 8, 2008 at Falaknuma.
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May - 14 
An over ground worker of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Gayajuddin (51), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation on the National Higjhway-39 at Wangjing. He disclosed that Umar Farooq
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An over ground worker of the People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), identified as Mohammed Gayajuddin (51), was arrested by the Thoubal District Police during a search operation on the National Higjhway-39 at Wangjing. He disclosed that Umar Farooque, ‘s/s commander’ of the PULF, is his younger brother and he collected money from contractors, traders and Government employees in Thoubal District to raise the fund under the instruction of Farooque.
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May - 14 
Five suspected militants were shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) in reserve forest area near Northeast of Khambathel in Chandel District on May 14, reports Imphal Free Press. Three M 15/16 rifles, two AK series rifles, 362 live rounds of M-16 rifles
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Five suspected militants were shot dead by Security Forces (SFs) in reserve forest area near Northeast of Khambathel in Chandel District on May 14, reports Imphal Free Press. Three M 15/16 rifles, two AK series rifles, 362 live rounds of M-16 rifles and 173 live rounds of AK rifles were recovered from the possession of the slain militants. They were in full combat fatigue and a seal of ‘Wing Commander’ of the Pakan Revolutionary Army (PRA) was also recovered from the possession of one slain militant.
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May - 14 
Five suspected militants, who were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) in reserve forest area near Northeast of Khambathel in Chandel District on May 14, were identified as W.S. Momo (27), Givingson (19), Th. Rockson (26), Hmanthung Bungdon (43) a
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Five suspected militants, who were shot dead by the Security Forces (SFs) in reserve forest area near Northeast of Khambathel in Chandel District on May 14, were identified as W.S. Momo (27), Givingson (19), Th. Rockson (26), Hmanthung Bungdon (43) and Naocha Haokip. They belonged to the Pakan Revolutionary Army (PRA) outfit.
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May - 14 
Maoists abducted five persons from Sarandi village in Kanker District on May 14.
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Maoists abducted five persons from Sarandi village in Kanker District on May 14.
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May - 14 
Maoists on May 15 called for a 48-hour bandh (shutdown) in five States of Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa and Chhattisgarh. "Maoists will observe bandh on May 18 and May 19 in the five states to protest against the Centre's decision to sell ten
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Maoists on May 15 called for a 48-hour bandh (shutdown) in five States of Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Orissa and Chhattisgarh. "Maoists will observe bandh on May 18 and May 19 in the five states to protest against the Centre's decision to sell ten per cent government's stake in 10 profit-making Public Sector Undertakings," Maoist polibureau member Koteshwar Rao alias Kishan told PTI over phone from an undisclosed location.
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May - 14 
Maoists organised a meeting at Nimmapadu village and warned that the Legislators and all other elected representatives down to Panchayat ward member level must resign from their posts and from their respective political parties by May 20. Twenty wome
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Maoists organised a meeting at Nimmapadu village and warned that the Legislators and all other elected representatives down to Panchayat ward member level must resign from their posts and from their respective political parties by May 20. Twenty women and around six men conducted the meeting while the women cadre spoke to the people.
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May - 14 
Nepali community were targeted by violent protestors in various parts of Meghalaya when several Khasi community groups called for 12-hour bandh (general shut down) in protest against the May 14 killing of villagers at Langpih along Assam-Meghalaya bo
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Nepali community were targeted by violent protestors in various parts of Meghalaya when several Khasi community groups called for 12-hour bandh (general shut down) in protest against the May 14 killing of villagers at Langpih along Assam-Meghalaya border.
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May - 14 
One more person was arrested by the Rajasthan Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) in connection with the October 2007 Ajmer dargah (Sufi Shrine) blast, Police said on May 14, reports Times of India . Lokesh Sharma was arrested by the Rajasthan ATS while he w
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One more person was arrested by the Rajasthan Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) in connection with the October 2007 Ajmer dargah (Sufi Shrine) blast, Police said on May 14, reports Times of India . Lokesh Sharma was arrested by the Rajasthan ATS while he was along with his family members at Lasudia Police Station area of Chhindwara District. Sharma, a resident of Indore, is an accused in the murder of All India Congress Committee (AICC) leader Pyar Singh Nenama, who was killed at Manpur locality of the District in August 2003, Police said.
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May - 14 
Police detected and later defused a live grenade near the house of a Police Constable in the Kunzar area of Baramulla District in the evening of May 14. The grenade was apparently hurled by suspected militants towards the house of the Policeman but h
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Police detected and later defused a live grenade near the house of a Police Constable in the Kunzar area of Baramulla District in the evening of May 14. The grenade was apparently hurled by suspected militants towards the house of the Policeman but had failed to explode, an unnamed Police spokesman said.
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May - 14 
Security Force personnel unearthed 65 kilograms of landmine from two separate places in Dantewada District on May 14, reported PTI. A joint patrol team of Police and CRPF recovered 50 kilograms of explosives along national highway stretch between Gor
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Security Force personnel unearthed 65 kilograms of landmine from two separate places in Dantewada District on May 14, reported PTI. A joint patrol team of Police and CRPF recovered 50 kilograms of explosives along national highway stretch between Gorkha and Bheji areas. The Security Forces unearthed 15 kilograms of landmine along the highway stretch between Chintalnar and Mukran.
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May - 14 
Six persons, including four Security Force personnel, were injured on May 14 when militants hurled a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker in Saraf Kadal area of the old city in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Exce
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Six persons, including four Security Force personnel, were injured on May 14 when militants hurled a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker in Saraf Kadal area of the old city in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants lobbed a grenade towards the bunker at around 4.20pm (IST) inuring three CRPF personnel, two civilians and one Policeman in the explosion. No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.
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May - 14 
Suspected militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Chandel, Mohammed Nizamuddin (50), at Khetrigao Keikhu Mayai Leikai on May 14. Some household items were damaged in the attack.
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Suspected militants lobbed a hand grenade at the residence of the Block Development Officer (BDO) of Chandel, Mohammed Nizamuddin (50), at Khetrigao Keikhu Mayai Leikai on May 14. Some household items were damaged in the attack.
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May - 14 
The anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) on May 14 owned up to having abducted V.S. Bardekar, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) official from Pune, who was on a private visit to Arunachal Pradesh on May 12.
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The anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) on May 14 owned up to having abducted V.S. Bardekar, an Indian Forest Service (IFS) official from Pune, who was on a private visit to Arunachal Pradesh on May 12.
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May - 14 
The Assam Rifles personnel confiscated around 15,000 National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) flags seized from the office of a Tangkhul community group organisation.
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The Assam Rifles personnel confiscated around 15,000 National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) flags seized from the office of a Tangkhul community group organisation.
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May - 14 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) secured nine days’ remand for the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, the prime accused in the October 30, 2008 serial blasts that killed 88 persons, besides leaving severa
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) secured nine days’ remand for the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘chairman’ Ranjan Daimary, the prime accused in the October 30, 2008 serial blasts that killed 88 persons, besides leaving several others injured, reports Assam Tribune. Daimary was produced at the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Kamrup after remaining in 14 days’ Police custody in connection with two different cases. The CBI had already filed the composite charge sheet in the CJM court naming 19 persons as accused in one of the biggest ever terror attack.
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May - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the office building and godown of Telarai Panchayat (Village level local self Government Institution) under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District in the night of May 14,
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up the office building and godown of Telarai Panchayat (Village level local self Government Institution) under Kalimela Police Station limits in Malkangiri District in the night of May 14, reports The Hindu. According to Police sources, around 30 armed Maoists reached Telarai village around midnight. They planted landmines inside the office building and the newly constructed godown and conference hall of the Panchayat.
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May - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Jagdev, brother of a Special Police Officer (SPO) in Partapu village in Kanker District on May 14.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Jagdev, brother of a Special Police Officer (SPO) in Partapu village in Kanker District on May 14.
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May - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two dumpers and as many rollers of a road construction company near Sherghati in Gaya District on May 14.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze two dumpers and as many rollers of a road construction company near Sherghati in Gaya District on May 14.
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May - 14 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) warned of more attacks like one at Chintalnar in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on April 6, 2010, reported Times of India. The statement issued by the CPI-Maoist’s spokesperson Azad on behalf of th
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) warned of more attacks like one at Chintalnar in Dantewada District in Chhattisgarh on April 6, 2010, reported Times of India. The statement issued by the CPI-Maoist’s spokesperson Azad on behalf of the central committee (CC) of the party from an unspecified place and date mentioned this.
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May - 14 
The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Kamrup on May 14 remanded National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘charman’ Ranjan Daimary to another two days of Police custody after he was produced in a camp court at the Guwahati Central Jail p
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The Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) in Kamrup on May 14 remanded National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) ‘charman’ Ranjan Daimary to another two days of Police custody after he was produced in a camp court at the Guwahati Central Jail premises.
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The Maoists killed Kumar Bhuare, one of the five abducted villagers, suspecting him to be a Police informer and released other hostages on May 15, reported PTI.The Maoists had abducted five villagers from Sarandi Police station area in Kanker Distric
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The Maoists killed Kumar Bhuare, one of the five abducted villagers, suspecting him to be a Police informer and released other hostages on May 15, reported PTI.The Maoists had abducted five villagers from Sarandi Police station area in Kanker District on May 14.
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May - 14 
The pro-talks faction of the NDFB which is on a ceasefire mode has accused the State Government of doing “politics of hatred and discrimination” against the Bodo community and asked the Government of India to create “Bodoland” without further delay u
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The pro-talks faction of the NDFB which is on a ceasefire mode has accused the State Government of doing “politics of hatred and discrimination” against the Bodo community and asked the Government of India to create “Bodoland” without further delay under Article 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution, reports Sentinel. Pro-talks NDFB president B. Sungthagra said, “The Assam Government, with the help of its news channel, is doing politics of hatred and discrimination against the ethnic communities in Assam, especially the ethnic Bodo community.”
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May - 14 
To intelligence inputs, the CPI-Maoist is planning to launch a major offensive in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh in the coming days and hit squads have already fanned out under orders from central regional committee commander Ch. Narayana Rao to target
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To intelligence inputs, the CPI-Maoist is planning to launch a major offensive in north-coastal Andhra Pradesh in the coming days and hit squads have already fanned out under orders from central regional committee commander Ch. Narayana Rao to target peoples' representatives, reported India Today on May 14. Those on the hit-list of Maoists include Panchayat Raj minister Botsa Satyanarayana, revenue minister Dharmana Prasada Rao and tribal welfare minister Pasupuleti Balaraju, who represent Vizianagaram, Srikakulam and Visakhapatnam Districts. In a letter to the local media in Visakhapatnam on May 13, Maoist Andhra-Orissa border division secretary Ganesh hinted at launching a major offensive against big politicians instrumental in giving permission to bauxite mining.
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May - 14 
Union Government on May 14 extended its ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for another two years as it believes the `Tamil Eelam' (separate homeland for Tamils) concept still remains a goal among pro-Tigers groups in Tamil Nadu, repor
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Union Government on May 14 extended its ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) for another two years as it believes the `Tamil Eelam' (separate homeland for Tamils) concept still remains a goal among pro-Tigers groups in Tamil Nadu, reports Times of India. The outfit, involved in assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1991, has been banned since 1992 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The notification of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extending the ban said even though LTTE had been "decimated in Sri Lanka, recent reports reveal that remnant LTTE cadres and leaders are regrouping in Tamil Nadu". It said the possibility of its remnant cadres using India and especially Tamil Nadu as a base for their re-grouping activities could not be ruled out. It also said they could enter India in the guise of Tamil refugees. Citing the reason for extending the ban on LTTE, a senior MHA official said, "Though most of the criminal cases involving LTTE and pro-LTTE groups like Tamil National Retrieval Troops (TNRT), Tamil Nadu Liberation Army (TNLA) and Tamiliar Pasarai have ended in conviction, the Tamil Eelam concept still remains a goal among pro-LTTE groups in Tamil Nadu."
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May - 14 
15 militants surrendered before SFs in the Bajaur Agency. According to sources, a jirga (tribal council) of Salarzai tribesmen was held at Khar, the headquarter of Bajaur Agency, in which militants belonging to the Gang, Pur Mukhai and Tangi areas of
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15 militants surrendered before SFs in the Bajaur Agency. According to sources, a jirga (tribal council) of Salarzai tribesmen was held at Khar, the headquarter of Bajaur Agency, in which militants belonging to the Gang, Pur Mukhai and Tangi areas of Salarzai tehsil surrendered.
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May - 14 
A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst, who helped President Barack Obama formulate his Pakistan-Afghanistan policy, said that "a very serious possibility that the next mass casualty terrorist attack on the United States will be postmarke
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A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst, who helped President Barack Obama formulate his Pakistan-Afghanistan policy, said that "a very serious possibility that the next mass casualty terrorist attack on the United States will be postmarked Pakistan", reports Times of India. "What we're seeing going on in Pakistan now is a very dangerous phenomenon," says Bruce Riedel, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution, in an interview with the Council on Foreign Relations, a Washington think tank. "The ideology of al Qaida, the ideology of global Islamic jihad that all jihadists should focus on the United States as the ultimate enemy, is gaining ground with groups beyond al Qaida," said Riedel, who chaired a special interagency committee last year to develop Obama's Af-Pak policy.
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May - 14 
A person, identified as Faiz Bugti, was killed and his son sustained injury after unidentified militants opened fire on them in Jaffarabad District.
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A person, identified as Faiz Bugti, was killed and his son sustained injury after unidentified militants opened fire on them in Jaffarabad District.
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May - 14 
A senior US senator urged Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on May 14 to blacklist the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Haqqani network, fighting US forces in Afghanistan as foreign terrorist organisations, reports Daily Times. Senate Intell
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A senior US senator urged Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on May 14 to blacklist the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Haqqani network, fighting US forces in Afghanistan as foreign terrorist organisations, reports Daily Times. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Dianne Feinstein wrote to Clinton that the label could be affixed to groups that are foreign, engage in terrorism, and whose acts threaten US citizens and national security. “I believe the Pakistani Taliban and the Haqqani network clearly meet all three criteria,” Feinstein said. Listing the groups as foreign terrorist organisations would empower US authorities to target their financing, forbid non-US nationals with ties to the groups from entering the US or expel them if they are already here, and make providing material support to them a crime, she added.
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May - 14 
Hundreds of militants fleeing from the restive northwest have taken refuge in the teeming commercial hub of Karachi, where a growing nexus with militant outfit is a headache for law enforcers. According to security officials, a huge Pashtun populatio
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Hundreds of militants fleeing from the restive northwest have taken refuge in the teeming commercial hub of Karachi, where a growing nexus with militant outfit is a headache for law enforcers. According to security officials, a huge Pashtun population, mostly in the suburbs of the city of 18 million people, provides shelter to these militants. The arrest of dozens of low-key members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from the metropolis is evidence of their presence, officials say, and they have developed close ties to banned outfits like Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) and Jundullah as well as criminals.
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May - 14 
Pakistan is reciprocating US concerns over the threat of terrorism, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on May 14, reports Daily Times. Clinton told a gathering of experts at the US Institute of Peace “investigation on the Faisal Shehzad case is
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Pakistan is reciprocating US concerns over the threat of terrorism, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on May 14, reports Daily Times. Clinton told a gathering of experts at the US Institute of Peace “investigation on the Faisal Shehzad case is going well between the two (US and Pakistani) investigative bodies”. “There is a lot of effort that is being undertaken on the Pakistani side to provide information to our teams over here. And we just believe strongly that there is more that Pakistan must do to face what is now a common enemy,” she said. Asked to clarify her comments regarding “severe consequences” of a successful attack on the US soil traced back to Pakistan, she said both countries shared the threat, adding that, “The attacks by the extremists inside Pakistan are no longer aimed across their borders. They are aimed at destroying and killing people in mosques, in markets, in every walk of society. So this is a matter of great concern to the American people and to our Government.
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May - 14 
Seven Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed when the Security Forces (SFs) shelled suspected militant hideouts with artillery in Kasha, Khawray and Teer Angar areas of the Orakzai Agency in Federally Administrated Tribal Are
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Seven Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed when the Security Forces (SFs) shelled suspected militant hideouts with artillery in Kasha, Khawray and Teer Angar areas of the Orakzai Agency in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 14, reports Daily Times. As many as three militant hideouts were destroyed in the bombardment.
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May - 14 
The death toll of May 13’s airstrikes on the hideout of militants in Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency reached 16 as seven more bodies of militants were recovered from the debris. Earlier on May 13, the jetfighters carried out airstrikes on the house of
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The death toll of May 13’s airstrikes on the hideout of militants in Tirah Valley in Khyber Agency reached 16 as seven more bodies of militants were recovered from the debris. Earlier on May 13, the jetfighters carried out airstrikes on the house of tribal elder Malik Inayat belonging to Kukikhel tribe, which was occupied by the militants, in Khayest Khula area in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency, resulting in the killing of 16 militants mostly identified as Swati Taliban. Twelve others were also injured in the incident.
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May - 14 
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has restricted the movement of its staff in Balochistan, owing to threats calls by an unidentified militant outfit. The ICRC head of sub-delegation Adrian Zimmermann denied the statement in which it
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The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has restricted the movement of its staff in Balochistan, owing to threats calls by an unidentified militant outfit. The ICRC head of sub-delegation Adrian Zimmermann denied the statement in which it was reported that all offices of the Red Cross in the provincial capital were closed down after a threat call. “The ICRC continues to work in Quetta, but (our) activities have been restricted,” Adrian said. “Law enforcement agencies are investigating the matter, thus we are not in a position to comment about the significance of the threat,” he added.
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May - 14 
The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) plans to attack a convoy of US military shipment en route from Karachi to Afghanistan, Daily Times quoting intelligence agencies sources reported on May 14. Sources said the shipment consists of approximately eight to 10 con
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The Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) plans to attack a convoy of US military shipment en route from Karachi to Afghanistan, Daily Times quoting intelligence agencies sources reported on May 14. Sources said the shipment consists of approximately eight to 10 containers, and is likely to leave within a couple of days .The attack might be carried out in the vicinity of Dera Ismail Khan City in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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May - 14 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warned the United States on May 14 that it will soon “burn” while calling for Pakistan’s rulers to be overthrown for following “America’s agenda”, reports Daily Times. The US is convinced that the TTP allied with
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) warned the United States on May 14 that it will soon “burn” while calling for Pakistan’s rulers to be overthrown for following “America’s agenda”, reports Daily Times. The US is convinced that the TTP allied with al Qaeda and operating out of north western Pakistani border regions were behind an attempted car bomb attack in New York’s Times Square on May 1. The TTP claimed responsibility for the attempted bombing. If confirmed, it would be the first time their members were involved in an attempted attack in the West. Pakistani Taliban spokesman Azam Tariq, in a video message obtained by Reuters, repeated a claim of responsibility, saying: “The movement proved what America could not have even imagined. It was just an explosive-laden vehicle which did not explode.”
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May - 14 
Two persons were shot dead by unidentified militants in Mastung city, the capital of Mastung District, in Balochistan on May 14, according to The News. The victims, Muhammad Hassan and Abdus Samad, were on their way to their offices when two armed as
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Two persons were shot dead by unidentified militants in Mastung city, the capital of Mastung District, in Balochistan on May 14, according to The News. The victims, Muhammad Hassan and Abdus Samad, were on their way to their offices when two armed assailants riding a motorbike appeared and opened indiscriminate fire at them, killing them on the spot.
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May - 14 
Unidentified assailants shot dead one Hirat Khan, a kin of Ansarul Islam (AI) commander, in Nala area in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead one Hirat Khan, a kin of Ansarul Islam (AI) commander, in Nala area in Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency.
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May - 14 
A joint team of the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (AFP) recovered a huge cache of arms from New Baba temple in Ward No 3 of Trikol Village Development Committee (VDC) in Saptari District on May 14, reports Nepal News. The arms included one pist
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A joint team of the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force (AFP) recovered a huge cache of arms from New Baba temple in Ward No 3 of Trikol Village Development Committee (VDC) in Saptari District on May 14, reports Nepal News. The arms included one pistol each made in England and China, four guns, 14 loaded magazines and 14 rounds of bullets. Though Police suspect the arms belong to Madhes Virus killers, it has not been confirmed who left the arms inside the temple.
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May - 14 
Chief of United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), Karin Landgren, met Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda at the latter's Nayabazaar residence, and reportedly expressed doubt that given the widening differences between the pa
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Chief of United Nations Mission in Nepal (UNMIN), Karin Landgren, met Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda at the latter's Nayabazaar residence, and reportedly expressed doubt that given the widening differences between the parties, the integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants will complete within the four months of UNMIN's renewed tenure.
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May - 14 
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala said that there would be no alternative left but to dissolve the Constituent Assembly (CA) if the Unified CPN-Maoist is not sincere towards the important task of constitution writing.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala said that there would be no alternative left but to dissolve the Constituent Assembly (CA) if the Unified CPN-Maoist is not sincere towards the important task of constitution writing.
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May - 14 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that he still hasn't seen any notable improvement in the violent nature of the Maoists and that because of this they can't be trusted. Prime M Nepal made the remark after visiting Min Bahadur Khadka, a school te
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal said that he still hasn't seen any notable improvement in the violent nature of the Maoists and that because of this they can't be trusted. Prime M Nepal made the remark after visiting Min Bahadur Khadka, a school teacher in Okhaldhunga who is currently admitted at the TU Teaching Hospital in the capital after being mercilessly beaten up by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) cadres.
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May - 14 
the Unified CPN-Maoist boycotted the meeting of the Special Committee on supervision, integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants held on May 14. However, it was decided in the meeting to extend the term of the Technical Committee, which
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the Unified CPN-Maoist boycotted the meeting of the Special Committee on supervision, integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants held on May 14. However, it was decided in the meeting to extend the term of the Technical Committee, which works under it, by four months. The Maoist party has ruled out formal talks with the ruling parties unless they were ready to fulfill the demand for immediate resignation of the current cabinet to pave the way for a Maoist-led unity Government.
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May - 14 
A Gono Bahini cadre, identified as Abdul Malek alias Kata Malek, was killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Faila village in Ataikula area of Pabna District on May 14, reports Daily Star. RAB team also recovered one foreign m
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A Gono Bahini cadre, identified as Abdul Malek alias Kata Malek, was killed in an encounter with the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) at Faila village in Ataikula area of Pabna District on May 14, reports Daily Star. RAB team also recovered one foreign made rifle and one shutter gun from the encounter site. Abdul Malek was an accused of 10 cases, including six for murders.
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May - 14 
Police arrested a cadre of the Gonomukti Fouz outfit, identified as Nripen Chandra Biswas, along with a firearm and two bullets at Alampur village under Sadar sub-District of Kushtia District in the night of May 14.
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Police arrested a cadre of the Gonomukti Fouz outfit, identified as Nripen Chandra Biswas, along with a firearm and two bullets at Alampur village under Sadar sub-District of Kushtia District in the night of May 14.
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May - 14 
RAB personnel recovered a foreign made rifle from three suspects arrested in Khalispur Crescent area of Khulna city on May 14. They were identified as Abdul Quddus (36), Zahid Hossain (32), Anwar Hussain (30). A case was filed against them under th
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RAB personnel recovered a foreign made rifle from three suspects arrested in Khalispur Crescent area of Khulna city on May 14. They were identified as Abdul Quddus (36), Zahid Hossain (32), Anwar Hussain (30). A case was filed against them under the Arms Act.
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May - 14 
De-mining groups recovered 132 anti-personnel mines from Mahilankulam, Velarsinnakulam, Mallawarayankaddaiadampan, Periyathampanai, Marathamadu, Kovilpuliyankulam and Palampiddi area on the same day.
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De-mining groups recovered 132 anti-personnel mines from Mahilankulam, Velarsinnakulam, Mallawarayankaddaiadampan, Periyathampanai, Marathamadu, Kovilpuliyankulam and Palampiddi area on the same day.
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May - 14 
Sri Lanka has urged the European Union (EU) Governments not to provide any political or symbolic support towards the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) initiative to forming a so called Provisional Translational Government of Tamil Eelam (PTGT
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Sri Lanka has urged the European Union (EU) Governments not to provide any political or symbolic support towards the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam’s (LTTE) initiative to forming a so called Provisional Translational Government of Tamil Eelam (PTGTE), reports Daily Mirror. Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Belgium and Luxemburg and the EU Ravinatha Aryasinha said the LTTE’s initiative to forming a so called “Provisional Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam”, with “country working groups” at national and regional levels in western countries was a ruse to perpetuate its terrorist struggle. Ambassador Aryasinha observed that these bodies constituted through pseudo elections and comprising largely of known LTTE members/activists, was being used by many Tamils who have entered western countries illegally, and who would in the normal course of events be sent back home given the restoration of normalcy in Sri Lanka, to keep the pot boiling and to seek to remain relevant in countries where they have sought asylum. Ambassador Aryasinha made these observations when he addressed the “2010 Diplomatic Security Conference on the Terrorism Situation and Trends in the EU” held at the Colonial Palace in Brussels where the findings of Europol’s EU Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (TESAT) 2010 was discussed. “Sri Lanka’s story in fighting terrorism is instructive to this forum for two reasons. The phenomenal success of the ground battle with the LTTE is well known and that was won decisively exactly a year ago. But what we often pay little attention to, is the fact that the LTTE was not just a terrorist force, but also a very efficient network which spanned the globe and could fool a lot of people. Their organization was diversified, the assets were scattered, and they operated through numerous front organizations and operatives. Therefore, while their leaders may be gone and their central command disrupted, we must not lose sight of the fact that they still have a lot of money, expertise and contacts, particularly in your part of the world,” he said.
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May - 14 
Troops during search and clear operations in Murusumoddai, Kumulamunai, Puthukkuddiyiruppu and Kollarpuliyankulam areas of Wanni recovered six hand grenades, one T-56 empty magazine, 299 60-mm mortar bombs, four Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), four
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Troops during search and clear operations in Murusumoddai, Kumulamunai, Puthukkuddiyiruppu and Kollarpuliyankulam areas of Wanni recovered six hand grenades, one T-56 empty magazine, 299 60-mm mortar bombs, four Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), four claymore mines, nine anti-personnel mines, ten 2.5 kilograms claymore mines, two detonators, three Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) field dressings, one LTTE shirt, one LTTE cap, two LTTE packs, two LTTE pouches, 20 metres of claymore wire on May 14, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 15 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Dhana Sangradham (45), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Kakching Khunou on May 15.
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Dhana Sangradham (45), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel at Kakching Khunou on May 15.
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May - 15 
A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Islamudin alias Lion (35), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Phubakchao bazaar area on May 15. One .38 locally made revolver, two Chinese hand grenades without detonators an
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A People's United Liberation Front (PULF) cadre, Mohammed Islamudin alias Lion (35), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Phubakchao bazaar area on May 15. One .38 locally made revolver, two Chinese hand grenades without detonators and some ammunition were recovered from his possession. He was operating under the ‘command’ of one Thambou (35) and was involved in the killing of one minor girl from Hatta Golapati.
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May - 15 
Army and Police on May 15 recovered explosive devices and ammunition besides a large quantity of medicines and ration during a search operation along Ans nullah in the Mahore area, bordering Budhal, of Reasi District, Daily Excelsior reported. The re
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Army and Police on May 15 recovered explosive devices and ammunition besides a large quantity of medicines and ration during a search operation along Ans nullah in the Mahore area, bordering Budhal, of Reasi District, Daily Excelsior reported. The recoveries included three hand grenades, five UBGL grenades, 15 electronic detonators, three AK magazines with 170 rounds, four meters cortex wire and a large quantity of food items and medicines. The consignment reportedly belonged to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit.
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May - 15 
Capital Imphal on May 15 remained closed in protest against the Centre’s decision to allow National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to visit the State.
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Capital Imphal on May 15 remained closed in protest against the Centre’s decision to allow National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to visit the State.
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May - 15 
Garo National Liberation Army’s (GNLA) ‘finance secretaries’, Solte Marak and Martin, were arrested by the from Williamnagar of East Garo Hills District. They were arrested following the arrest of GNLA ‘general secretary’, Novembirth Ch. Marak, fro
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Garo National Liberation Army’s (GNLA) ‘finance secretaries’, Solte Marak and Martin, were arrested by the from Williamnagar of East Garo Hills District. They were arrested following the arrest of GNLA ‘general secretary’, Novembirth Ch. Marak, from New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal on May 15.
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May - 15 
Khasi Students Union’s (KSU) central body gave support to the "quit notices" issued to the Nepali community by its various units in Khasi and Jaintia Hills Districts.
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Khasi Students Union’s (KSU) central body gave support to the "quit notices" issued to the Nepali community by its various units in Khasi and Jaintia Hills Districts.
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May - 15 
Kumusur Hedo, a 30-year-old tribal, was allegedly killed by a group of five to seven armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Parpalguda village in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District on May 15.
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Kumusur Hedo, a 30-year-old tribal, was allegedly killed by a group of five to seven armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Parpalguda village in Etapalli taluka (administrative unit) of Gadchiroli District on May 15.
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May - 15 
Police recovered 45 kilograms of landmine in Koilibeda in Kanker District on May 15, reported PTI. The mine was planted near Mendki River in Markanar village.
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Police recovered 45 kilograms of landmine in Koilibeda in Kanker District on May 15, reported PTI. The mine was planted near Mendki River in Markanar village.
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May - 15 
The Delhi Police on May 15 filed a charge sheet against two suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists accused of involvement in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial blasts, reports Times of India. The chargesheet against Salman Ahmad and Mohammed Sh
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The Delhi Police on May 15 filed a charge sheet against two suspected Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists accused of involvement in the September 13, 2008 Delhi serial blasts, reports Times of India. The chargesheet against Salman Ahmad and Mohammed Shahzad was submitted in a sealed cover to Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja. The court will take it up May 20.
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May - 15 
The Union Government on May 15 formally banned over 100 outfits, linked to al-Qaeda, from across the globe by declaring them "terrorist organizations" in India under the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), reports Times of India. Tho
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The Union Government on May 15 formally banned over 100 outfits, linked to al-Qaeda, from across the globe by declaring them "terrorist organizations" in India under the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), reports Times of India. Though India had been keeping tabs on these outfits in accordance with the relevant United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, a formal decision to put these 100-odd entities, along with 33 other terror organizations, in the list of banned organisations is seen as a move "to avoid any legal ambiguity" in case Indian Security Forces (SFs) lay their hands on anyone associated with these bodies. These outfits include all the big Islamic militant outfits like Jemaah Islamiyah of Indonesia, Islamic Jihad Group of Libya, the Moroccan Islamic Combatant Group, the Egyptian Islamic Jihad, International Islamic Relief Organization of Philippines and Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan among others. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has put these entities together (at entry number 33) in its `revised' list of banned outfits as "Organisations listed in the Schedule to the UN Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism (Implementation of Security Council Resolutions) Order, 2007". "The number of these outfits will increase or decrease as amended from time to time. We have put them together under one head so that we do not have to revise it (the list) whenever it is amended at the UNSC level," said a senior MHA official. The MHA’s revised list of banned outfits - which is to be made public on its official website soon -- also for the first time includes the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) as one of the terrorist organizations under the UAPA Act. Though names of three pro-Khalistan terror outfits - Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), Khalistan Commando Force (KCF) and International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF) -- have been on the list for long, the move to include KZF in the revised list is seen in the light of increased activities of the outfit in India in the past couple of years.
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May - 15 
The United Committee Manipur (UCM) on May 15 lifted the total blockade imposed on vehicles plying in hill areas of the Manipur. The UCM set the ultimatum of May 20 for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to exercise his political wisdom in cancelling the
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The United Committee Manipur (UCM) on May 15 lifted the total blockade imposed on vehicles plying in hill areas of the Manipur. The UCM set the ultimatum of May 20 for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to exercise his political wisdom in cancelling the visit of Muivah in Manipur.
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May - 15 
50 of the 60 persons abducted on May 15 from the border of Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kurram Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) reached their homes unharmed on May 16. According to the s
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50 of the 60 persons abducted on May 15 from the border of Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Kurram Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) reached their homes unharmed on May 16. According to the sources, 10 of the abducted managed to escape while 40 were freed by their captors. The people were set free without negotiations, source added. On May 15, unidentified militants abducted the 60 persons. Militants intercepted the hostages’ vehicles at Chapria area and whisked them away at gunpoint.
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May - 15 
Despite official denials, a secret network of private spies set up by a US Defence Department official continues to operate in Afghanistan and Pakistan, New York Times reported late on May 15. Citing unnamed US officials and businessmen, the newspape
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Despite official denials, a secret network of private spies set up by a US Defence Department official continues to operate in Afghanistan and Pakistan, New York Times reported late on May 15. Citing unnamed US officials and businessmen, the newspaper said the network was still operating, the paper reported. Its reports on Taliban (Tehreek-i-Taliban, TTP) activities, especially in Pakistan, were submitted almost daily to top US commanders in the region. The Times reported in March, 2010 that Defence Department official Michael Furlong had set up a network of private contractors in Afghanistan and Pakistan to help track and kill suspected Taliban. He did this under the cover of a benign Government information-gathering programme. In the wake of those reports, US government officials said it was a rogue operation that had been shut down once an investigation had begun. But interviews with more than a dozen current and former Government officials and businessmen, and an examination of Government documents, suggested otherwise, the paper said.
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May - 15 
Quoting a private television channel reports that at least 15 persons were killed and others were injured as eight missiles, fired from across border in Afghanistan, struck an encampment in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administrated Tri
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Quoting a private television channel reports that at least 15 persons were killed and others were injured as eight missiles, fired from across border in Afghanistan, struck an encampment in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 15. However, another TV channel reported five killings in the missile strike.
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Unidentified abductors, who abducted 60 persons on May 15 from Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District, released the remaining 10 abducted persons on May 17, reports Daily Times. Earlier, 10 of the abducted managed to escape while 40 were freed
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Unidentified abductors, who abducted 60 persons on May 15 from Thall tehsil (revenue unit) of Hangu District, released the remaining 10 abducted persons on May 17, reports Daily Times. Earlier, 10 of the abducted managed to escape while 40 were freed by their captors on May 16 without negotiations.
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May - 15 
A central committee meeting of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) that started on May 15 decided to call back Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal from his position to make way for a national unity Government if and when the
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A central committee meeting of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) that started on May 15 decided to call back Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal from his position to make way for a national unity Government if and when the Unified CPN-Maoist agrees on other conditions particularly the ones related to army integration. The conditions set by the CP-UML include an immediate start to the process for integration, separate those opting for integration and those opting for rehabilitation, determine the number for integration, and destroy arms kept for the security of the cantonments; dissolution of the para-military structure of Young Communist League (YCL), return of seized property, formation of truth finding, disappeared and state restructuring commissions.
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May - 15 
Nepali Congress (NC) acting president Sushil Koirala met Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda at the latter's residence in Nayabazaar, on May 15 (today) and discussed issues related to army integration and extension of CA term. Prachanda reiterated
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Nepali Congress (NC) acting president Sushil Koirala met Unified CPN-Maoist chairman Prachanda at the latter's residence in Nayabazaar, on May 15 (today) and discussed issues related to army integration and extension of CA term. Prachanda reiterated his party's stance not to cooperate with CA term extension unless the present Government steps down.
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May - 15 
A regional ‘commander’ of the Gono Bahini outfit, identified as Saidul Haq Sayeed (40), was shot dead by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel during an encounter in Kushtia District on May 15, reports Daily Star. While Saidul‘s accomplices mana
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A regional ‘commander’ of the Gono Bahini outfit, identified as Saidul Haq Sayeed (40), was shot dead by the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) personnel during an encounter in Kushtia District on May 15, reports Daily Star. While Saidul‘s accomplices managed to escape, two light guns, seven bullets, one explosive and a knife were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 15 
Gono Bahini outfit, identified as Abdul Malek alias Kata Malek (35), was shot dead by the RAB personnel at Faila village in Pabna District on the same day. While his accomplices managed to escape, a rifle of foreign manufacture and a shutter gun were
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Gono Bahini outfit, identified as Abdul Malek alias Kata Malek (35), was shot dead by the RAB personnel at Faila village in Pabna District on the same day. While his accomplices managed to escape, a rifle of foreign manufacture and a shutter gun were recovered from the encounter site.
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May - 15 
Over a dozen leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League of a Dhaka University hall on May 15 received leaflets by mail from the Hizb-ut Tahrir Bangladesh outfit calling upon them to join the organisation.
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Over a dozen leaders and activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League of a Dhaka University hall on May 15 received leaflets by mail from the Hizb-ut Tahrir Bangladesh outfit calling upon them to join the organisation.
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May - 15 
Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two arms peddlers and recovered one shooter gun and six bullets from them at Telkupi frontier village of Shibganj sub-District in Chapainawabganj District on May 15, according to Daily Star. They
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Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested two arms peddlers and recovered one shooter gun and six bullets from them at Telkupi frontier village of Shibganj sub-District in Chapainawabganj District on May 15, according to Daily Star. They were identified as Iftekharul Islam Babu (28) and Mohamad Dhulu (25). The RAB handed them to Shibganj Police station and filed a case against them under the Arms Act.
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May - 15 
The Chittagong Police raided the residence of Chittagong regional coordinator of banned Islamist outfit Hizb-ut Tahrir Bangladesh in the city's Khulshi area on May 15 and seized documents, party and anti-government leaflets and posters. However, the
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The Chittagong Police raided the residence of Chittagong regional coordinator of banned Islamist outfit Hizb-ut Tahrir Bangladesh in the city's Khulshi area on May 15 and seized documents, party and anti-government leaflets and posters. However, the coordinator identified as Sheikh Omar Sharif Al Maruf Russell (35), could not be arrested. On information, Khulshi police arrested Nazmul Haque (19), a first year student of electrical and electronics engineering department of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, from Sholoshahar area in the afternoon of May 15 on suspicion of his involvement with the outfit, Police sources said. During interrogation, Nazmul confessed that he knows Chittagong regional coordinator Russell and went twice to his Khulshi residence. After receiving a court order, the Police broke into Russell's residence on the fifth floor of Tarif Mansion at South Khulshi and found the leaflets, posters, Islami books and documents.
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May - 15 
The Police arrested a fugitive Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Biplob, from his residence at Jagodishpur Bariahati village under Nolganda sub-District in Natore District on May 15, according to Daily Star. He was a close aide to Bangla B
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The Police arrested a fugitive Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadre, Biplob, from his residence at Jagodishpur Bariahati village under Nolganda sub-District in Natore District on May 15, according to Daily Star. He was a close aide to Bangla Bhai and was sentenced to 18 years' imprisonment in an arms case. Police said he was also wanted in a number of criminal cases, including two for murder. Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Noldanga Police Station Obaidul Haq said Biplob was earlier sentenced to 18 years imprisonment in an arms case. Besides, two cases were filed against him with Baghmara and Noldanga police stations for killing two people in 2004, the OC said.
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May - 15 
Two activists of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) shot dead allegedly by a group of four to five cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) at Jurachhari sub-District in Rangamati District on May 15, according to Daily
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Two activists of the Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) shot dead allegedly by a group of four to five cadres of the United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) at Jurachhari sub-District in Rangamati District on May 15, according to Daily Star. The victims were identified as Rupayan Chakma (28), and Shohag Chakma (22), locals said. The killers took away the bodies, they said. However, PCJSS central leader Sajib Chakma said they were yet to be sure whether the victims were members of their organisation. Meanwhile, UPDF Rangamati unit leader Michael Chakma ruled out involvement of UPDF in the killing. The incident could be an outcome of disputes among PCJSS factions, he said.
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May - 16 
‘General secretary’ of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) outfit, Novembirth Ch. Marak, was arrested by the Police at New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal on May 15. Police said he was arrested while boarding a train to Calcutta along
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‘General secretary’ of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) outfit, Novembirth Ch. Marak, was arrested by the Police at New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal on May 15. Police said he was arrested while boarding a train to Calcutta along with his girlfriend.
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May - 16 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Prem Kumar (27), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Wangjing Hodamba area in Thoubal District on May 16. One US made 9-mm pistol with magazine, four 9-mm live rounds, two detonators and two video c
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Prem Kumar (27), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Wangjing Hodamba area in Thoubal District on May 16. One US made 9-mm pistol with magazine, four 9-mm live rounds, two detonators and two video cassettes were recovered from their possession.
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May - 16 
Afghanistan security agencies have traced back a recent anti-India operations in the country to an Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) cell located inside a military cantonment in Kohat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan, reports Indian Express. Acc
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Afghanistan security agencies have traced back a recent anti-India operations in the country to an Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) cell located inside a military cantonment in Kohat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan, reports Indian Express. According to information available with Indian agencies, this was mentioned in a dossier on Pakistani intelligence activities in Afghanistan, prepared for Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai ahead of his just concluded visit to the US. He is believed to have shared the information with US authorities. While this was a detailed dossier on ISI activities across Afghanistan, there was a section that specifically dealt with Pakistani efforts to target Indian assets in Afghanistan which included the Indian embassy, its consulates across that country, Indian companies and their projects.
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May - 16 
Considering possible paralysis of hospitals in the State due to the shortage of life saving drugs and oxygen on account of the economic blockade, the Central Government gave the approval for airlifting medical and health care items into the State by
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Considering possible paralysis of hospitals in the State due to the shortage of life saving drugs and oxygen on account of the economic blockade, the Central Government gave the approval for airlifting medical and health care items into the State by a military aircraft from Guwahati in Assam.
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May - 16 
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called a 12-hour bandh (general shut down) on May 20 in Meghalaya in pretest against the May 14 killing of four persons belonging to Khasi community by the Assam Police at Langpih village along Assam-Meg
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Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) called a 12-hour bandh (general shut down) on May 20 in Meghalaya in pretest against the May 14 killing of four persons belonging to Khasi community by the Assam Police at Langpih village along Assam-Meghalaya border, according to Shillong Times. "The unfortunate incident took place only because neither the Centre nor the state governments are interested to resolve the long-pending boundary disputes," the outfit's publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw said.
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May - 16 
Kashmiri terrorists and refugees from Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have both received a pay hike, Times of India reports. According to the latest inputs from various agencies, Pakistani authorities are now offering terrorists
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Kashmiri terrorists and refugees from Jammu and Kashmir in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have both received a pay hike, Times of India reports. According to the latest inputs from various agencies, Pakistani authorities are now offering terrorists coming to fight in Jammu and Kashmir a monthly salary in the range of INR 8,000 to INR 10,000. This is a huge jump from the average pay of INR 5,000 they were getting earlier. Also, those staying back in refugee camps of PoK too have been given increased financial benefits. From INR 1,800 per month, their financial allowance has gone up to INR 2,400 a month early this year [2010], sources said. There are no clear numbers, but some estimates say as many as 30,000 could be in PoK, holding State Subject Facility Cards which grants them certain rights.
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May - 16 
Majority of the militant groups of the Northeast are still getting weapons manufactured by the Government run ordnance factories in China, while the weapons offloaded by the Chinese Army is also being sold to the militants by the clandestine arms dea
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Majority of the militant groups of the Northeast are still getting weapons manufactured by the Government run ordnance factories in China, while the weapons offloaded by the Chinese Army is also being sold to the militants by the clandestine arms dealers. Though it is not yet ascertained whether any Chinese Government official is involved in selling of weapons to the militant groups, it is now an established fact that the weapons manufactured in the Government run ordnance factories are available with the militants of the Northeast region, sources said. Sources further revealed that as a part of its modernization programme, the Chinese Army has been offloading the old weapons and some of those weapons are now in the hands of the militants of the North East.
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May - 16 
Manipur Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution Minister Y. Irabot criticized the failure of the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who also holds the Home portfolio to provide adequate Security Forces for transportation of essential items into the Sta
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Manipur Consumer Affairs and Food Distribution Minister Y. Irabot criticized the failure of the Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who also holds the Home portfolio to provide adequate Security Forces for transportation of essential items into the State along the National Highways despite serious difficulties faced by the people due to scarcity of essential items in the State.
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May - 16 
Militants fired at the house of a widow, Guddi Devi, in the Layrouth village of Bhaderwah tehsil (revenue unit) in Doda District in the night of May 16, reports PTI. No one was injured in the firing. A group of four militants tried to storm into the
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Militants fired at the house of a widow, Guddi Devi, in the Layrouth village of Bhaderwah tehsil (revenue unit) in Doda District in the night of May 16, reports PTI. No one was injured in the firing. A group of four militants tried to storm into the house. When the family did not open the gate, they fired at the house and attempted to break the window, the sources said, adding, as the family raised an alarm, the militants escaped. Guddi's husband Sunder Lal was killed by militants in 2004 suspecting him to be an army informer.
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May - 16 
Paltu Bag, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Nayagram in West Midnapore on May 16.
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Paltu Bag, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), was killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Nayagram in West Midnapore on May 16.
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May - 16 
Quoting sources which interrogated Ranjan Daimary reports that he used to receive nearly INR 0.6 to 0. 7 million every month from Assam half of which was spent on running a camp at Khagracherri in Bangladesh and another in Myanmar. The rest he would
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Quoting sources which interrogated Ranjan Daimary reports that he used to receive nearly INR 0.6 to 0. 7 million every month from Assam half of which was spent on running a camp at Khagracherri in Bangladesh and another in Myanmar. The rest he would use for his family’s upkeep. But the crackdown on timber smugglers in Assam’s Sonitpur District for the past few months has forced the NDFB to turn more and more to abductions to prevent its funds from running dry.
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May - 16 
Ranjan Daimary on May 16 said that he was ready to hold unconditional peace talks with New Delhi but made it clear negotiations cannot be held with "handcuffs on", according to Assam Tribune. Anjali Daimary, sister of the arrested Ranjan Daimary said
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Ranjan Daimary on May 16 said that he was ready to hold unconditional peace talks with New Delhi but made it clear negotiations cannot be held with "handcuffs on", according to Assam Tribune. Anjali Daimary, sister of the arrested Ranjan Daimary said, "He is not anti-talk and even didn’t mention about sovereignty as a precondition for negotiations." But she indicated that he wanted to be set free before the talks.
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May - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) on May 16 recovered a consignment of arms, ammunition and explosives from a hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit at village Bela Chitah Pard in the Mahore area of Reasi District. Recoveries include one country made gun, one
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Security Forces (SFs) on May 16 recovered a consignment of arms, ammunition and explosives from a hideout of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen outfit at village Bela Chitah Pard in the Mahore area of Reasi District. Recoveries include one country made gun, one wireless set, one antenna, a shell thrower, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), one binocular, a tape recorder, 29 rounds of AK-47 and some incriminating documents of HM.
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May - 16 
Six villagers, including a sarpanch (village head), were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Teregaon in Rajnandgaon District on May 16.
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Six villagers, including a sarpanch (village head), were killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near Teregaon in Rajnandgaon District on May 16.
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May - 16 
Sonitpur District Police sources said the NDFB by a conservative estimate was making about INR 50,000 everyday by way of “tax” from timber smugglers, but that it has now stopped. “So of late, they have turned to abduction and extortion to compensate
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Sonitpur District Police sources said the NDFB by a conservative estimate was making about INR 50,000 everyday by way of “tax” from timber smugglers, but that it has now stopped. “So of late, they have turned to abduction and extortion to compensate for the loss of revenue from timber smuggling,” the Police official said. He said two persons from the District, including an 11-year-old boy, were still believed to be in NDFB’s captivity.
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May - 16 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Ramachandra Rao, a Police constable at Padia in Malkangiri District on May 16.
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Ramachandra Rao, a Police constable at Padia in Malkangiri District on May 16.
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May - 16 
Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Mohammad Zia-Ul-Haq, arrested by Hyderabad Police (Andhra Pradesh), had received e-mails originating from Pakistan asking him to carryout "subversive" activities in India and had millions of rupees deposited a
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Suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Mohammad Zia-Ul-Haq, arrested by Hyderabad Police (Andhra Pradesh), had received e-mails originating from Pakistan asking him to carryout "subversive" activities in India and had millions of rupees deposited against his name in various banks, the investigating agency revealed, reports Hindustan Times. Officials of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) said that they are trying to verify the statements made by Haq, who is accused of plotting terror attacks in the city. Haq, currently under Police custody, reportedly confessed to having received e-mails from one Abdul Aziz of Pakistan, who instigated him to carry out subversive activities in India, they said. For receiving and sending the e-mails, Haq had visited cyber cafes in Rein Bazar and Mehdipatnam areas among others last month, the officials said, adding they have seized four computer hard disks from the shops and sent them to Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis. The accused have also told the SIT officials that he had many bank accounts in various parts of the city with deposits running to Millions of rupees. The investigators are trying to find out the source of the money and suspect that Haq, a private car driver, received huge amounts through hawala (informal money laundering system) or other illegal means to carry out "subversive" attacks.
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May - 16 
Terrorists have started regrouping along the Line of Control (LoC) in PoK apparently to stoke violence in Jammu and Kashmir, PoK-based Kashmiri nationalists have warned. "Jihadi activities have restarted in the last few weeks," All Parties National A
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Terrorists have started regrouping along the Line of Control (LoC) in PoK apparently to stoke violence in Jammu and Kashmir, PoK-based Kashmiri nationalists have warned. "Jihadi activities have restarted in the last few weeks," All Parties National Alliance (APNA) secretary general Arif Shahid told BBC. He said most of the activities were concentrated in the Neelum Valley along the LoC. Shahid, who visited the region with other APNA leaders, said militants were based there in large numbers and have set up camps in the area. Shahid said the militants were planning to sabotage ongoing India- Pakistan peace negotiations. "This is the start of another proxy war." The number of terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir is now hovering around 700, an all-time low since militancy erupted in the State in the late 80s, sources say.
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May - 16 
To tackle the growing incidents of stone pelting in Kashmir valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, under special initiative, have decided to appoint stone pelters as Special Police Officials (SPOs), and entrust them with responsibility of taking on th
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To tackle the growing incidents of stone pelting in Kashmir valley, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, under special initiative, have decided to appoint stone pelters as Special Police Officials (SPOs), and entrust them with responsibility of taking on their former stone pelter partners. Police sources said that 85 youths have been appointed as SPOs and deployed in areas, which are most sensitive and infamous for stone pelting. They said that the incidents of stone pelting have considerably decreased after the deployment of stone pelters-turned-SPOs in the area. The State Police says that militant outfits based in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), particularly HM and Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) have prepared dozens of groups who are paid to instigate stone pelting in the valley. The Police claimed that these groups are paid between INR 5 lakh and INR 8 lakh, and a portion of this money is supposed to be paid to the stone pelters who pelt stones at Police and para-military troopers.
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May - 16 
Two Maoists were killed in an encounter near Gumiyapal village under the Kirandul station area in Dantewada District on May 16, reported The Hindu. Apart from the dead bodies of the two deceased, Police also recovered arms and ammunition from the pla
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Two Maoists were killed in an encounter near Gumiyapal village under the Kirandul station area in Dantewada District on May 16, reported The Hindu. Apart from the dead bodies of the two deceased, Police also recovered arms and ammunition from the place.
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May - 16 
Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen- Ajit Nath alias Pranjit Barua - and Shamsher were arrested by Security Forces operating in Darrang District, reports Sentinel. The duo was intercepted near Patharighat in an Army mobile check post.
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Two United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkmen- Ajit Nath alias Pranjit Barua - and Shamsher were arrested by Security Forces operating in Darrang District, reports Sentinel. The duo was intercepted near Patharighat in an Army mobile check post. One locally made pistol, four live rounds, two cellular phones and six blank ULFA leaflets were recovered from the possession of the linkmen.
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May - 16 
Various non-Dimasa tribes had teamed up to form a new militant outfit, Hill Tiger Force (HTF), in protest against the State Government’s decision to rename the North Cachar Hills as ‘Dima Hasao’ District to appease the Dimasa community, reports Senti
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Various non-Dimasa tribes had teamed up to form a new militant outfit, Hill Tiger Force (HTF), in protest against the State Government’s decision to rename the North Cachar Hills as ‘Dima Hasao’ District to appease the Dimasa community, reports Sentinel. Kapsi Naga, from Naga community was the ‘president’, Arnol Kuki was the ‘secretary’ and the ‘commander-in-chief’ was Harathang Hmar, Lunen Kuki the ‘publicity secretary’ and Stephen Lunchua was the ‘foreign secretary’.
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May - 16 
A Pakistani national detained with suspicious chemical residues at the US Embassy in Chile was set free on May 16, reports Dawn. Mohammad Saif-ur-Rehman Khan was ordered to stay in Chile and check in with authorities once a week. Prosecutors have thr
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A Pakistani national detained with suspicious chemical residues at the US Embassy in Chile was set free on May 16, reports Dawn. Mohammad Saif-ur-Rehman Khan was ordered to stay in Chile and check in with authorities once a week. Prosecutors have three more months to develop their case, Judge Maria Carolina Herrera ruled. Defence Attorney Gabriel Carrion said the judge declined to charge Saif with associating with terrorists for lack of evidence.
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May - 16 
Five persons, including a man, a woman and three children, were injured as choppers shelled suspected hideouts of militants in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency. The sources said that choppers targeted suspected hideouts in Arkhanga, Pir Mela, Momand Ghw
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Five persons, including a man, a woman and three children, were injured as choppers shelled suspected hideouts of militants in Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency. The sources said that choppers targeted suspected hideouts in Arkhanga, Pir Mela, Momand Ghwaz, and Sherdarra areas resided and owned by Zakhakhel, a sub-section of Afridi tribe.
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May - 16 
Intelligence agencies have forwarded a detailed report to the authorities concerned in Punjab, in which they have identified two terrorist groups Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), who are planning to target law enforce
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Intelligence agencies have forwarded a detailed report to the authorities concerned in Punjab, in which they have identified two terrorist groups Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), who are planning to target law enforcers and civil officers in the province in order to disrupt the law and order situation in Punjab. The report further disclosed that militants could target media persons as well.
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May - 16 
Punjab Police on May 16 has officially admitted for the first time the movement of the Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants and gradual expansion of their network in southern Punjab and their fund-raising and recruitment drive in the p
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Punjab Police on May 16 has officially admitted for the first time the movement of the Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants and gradual expansion of their network in southern Punjab and their fund-raising and recruitment drive in the province. The Jhang city police have filed an FIR on the basis of their human intelligence, depicting the grim realities of Talibanisation in the Punjab. The report filed against the District head of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), discloses that Taliban (TTP) ‘commanders’ often come to the city on their way to southern Punjab and that the network of Taliban (TTP) is fast expanding in the region.
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May - 16 
The militants in Punjab have started issuing death threats to senior Government officials as target killings, reports Daily Times. The abduction and extortion have emerged as “new ways” of fund collection by militant outfits.
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The militants in Punjab have started issuing death threats to senior Government officials as target killings, reports Daily Times. The abduction and extortion have emerged as “new ways” of fund collection by militant outfits.
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May - 16 
The Security Forces (SFs) backed by fighter jets and helicopter gunships killed 58 Taliban (Tehreek-i-Taliban, TTP) militants in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 16, according to Daily Times. Five SFs were also inj
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The Security Forces (SFs) backed by fighter jets and helicopter gunships killed 58 Taliban (Tehreek-i-Taliban, TTP) militants in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 16, according to Daily Times. Five SFs were also injured in the clash, the sources said, adding that three explosives-laden vehicles were also destroyed in the fighting. Five hideouts of the Taliban (TTP) were destroyed in the operations, the sources added.
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May - 16 
Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Kamal Thapa addressing his party function in Kathmandu, on May 16 vowed not to let Nepal transform into a secular State. RPP-N is mulling to start its campaign for revival of the monarchy from May
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Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party-Nepal (RPP-N) Kamal Thapa addressing his party function in Kathmandu, on May 16 vowed not to let Nepal transform into a secular State. RPP-N is mulling to start its campaign for revival of the monarchy from May 23 if the current crisis continues.
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May - 16 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist), agitating for a national unity Government under its leadership, decided on May 16 to ‘promulgate’ the constitution drafted by the party from the street on May 29, if a consensus is not for
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist), agitating for a national unity Government under its leadership, decided on May 16 to ‘promulgate’ the constitution drafted by the party from the street on May 29, if a consensus is not forged to fulfil its demand before the Constituent Assembly's (CA) term expires on May 28. It also decided not to vote for CA term extension if new Government under Maoist-leadership is not formed.
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May - 16 
Unified CPN-Maoist cadres are said to be demanding donation from local activists of Nepali Congress, CPN-UML including businessmen in Kavre District saying that they didn't participate in the indefinite general strike called by their party a little o
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Unified CPN-Maoist cadres are said to be demanding donation from local activists of Nepali Congress, CPN-UML including businessmen in Kavre District saying that they didn't participate in the indefinite general strike called by their party a little over a week ago.
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May - 16 
A leader of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) was killed and another injured in a gun attack in the Rajasthali sub-district of Rangamati District on May 16, reports Daily Star. The deceased, identified as Uchinu Marma (28) of Krangsai
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A leader of Parbatya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS) was killed and another injured in a gun attack in the Rajasthali sub-district of Rangamati District on May 16, reports Daily Star. The deceased, identified as Uchinu Marma (28) of Krangsai Para village, was an organising secretary of PCJSS, Gaiyandya union unit. The injured was, Ubaching Marma (28) of Jagonachhari village in Rikhali union. Locals said a group of activists of anti-peace treaty group United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) fired on PCJSS men at about 11:00pm over the issue of PCJSS capturing the new UPDF office. About 15 to 20 PCJSS men were present at the club when the UPDF armed men attacked them leaving Uchinu dead on the spot, PCJSS sources said.
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May - 16 
Assistant Commissioner of Chittagong Metropolitan Police, Kotwali zone Helal Uddin said Russell has been carrying out party activities secretly from the place. He also said the documents show that Russell was a judicial magistrate of a Feni court and
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Assistant Commissioner of Chittagong Metropolitan Police, Kotwali zone Helal Uddin said Russell has been carrying out party activities secretly from the place. He also said the documents show that Russell was a judicial magistrate of a Feni court and now a lecturer of law department of BGC Trust University and an advocate of Chittagong Judge Court. A court placed Nazmul who was arrested under section 54 on a two-day remand, he mentioned. A case was filed with Khulshi Police Station.
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May - 16 
Security Forces recovered 1,974 rounds of bullet of SLR and MG at Shilmuri village of Barura sub-district of Comilla District on May 17. The bullets were kept in two sacks in an abandoned condition from near a graveyard of the village. With this, 10,
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Security Forces recovered 1,974 rounds of bullet of SLR and MG at Shilmuri village of Barura sub-district of Comilla District on May 17. The bullets were kept in two sacks in an abandoned condition from near a graveyard of the village. With this, 10,164 rounds of bullet were seized from the same village in four phases.
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May - 16 
Two persons, identified as Eftekhar Alam Babu (27) and Dhola (25), were arrested along with one shutter gun and six bullets during a raid at Telkupi village in the Shibganj sub-district of Bogra District on May 16.
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Two persons, identified as Eftekhar Alam Babu (27) and Dhola (25), were arrested along with one shutter gun and six bullets during a raid at Telkupi village in the Shibganj sub-district of Bogra District on May 16.
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May - 16 
De-mining groups recovered 110 anti-personnel mines, 16 81-mm mortar bombs, two 60-mm mortar bombs, ten 60-mm mortar bomb fuses and 14 hand grenades from Velarsinnakulam, Periyathampanai, Nochchikulam, Kovilpuliyankulam, Akkarayankulam and Visuamadu
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De-mining groups recovered 110 anti-personnel mines, 16 81-mm mortar bombs, two 60-mm mortar bombs, ten 60-mm mortar bomb fuses and 14 hand grenades from Velarsinnakulam, Periyathampanai, Nochchikulam, Kovilpuliyankulam, Akkarayankulam and Visuamadu areas on the same day.
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May - 16 
Troops during search and clear operations in Vavunikulam, Adampan, Iranamadu, Visuamadu, Murusumoddai and Paranthan recovered four anti-personnel mines, 31 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one 81-mm trapped mortar bomb, 111 hand grenades, one RPG lau
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Troops during search and clear operations in Vavunikulam, Adampan, Iranamadu, Visuamadu, Murusumoddai and Paranthan recovered four anti-personnel mines, 31 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPG), one 81-mm trapped mortar bomb, 111 hand grenades, one RPG launcher, five RPG chargers, four RPG fuses, one pouch, one Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG), one type 97 weapon, ten T-56 weapons, one pistol, six 60-mm mortar sights, two 81-mm mortar sights, one unidentified weapon sight, 110 rounds of 0.50-mm ammunition, 14 30-Canon Patel gun ammunition boxes, 3500 rounds of MPMG ammunition and 28 60-mm illumination bombs on May16, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 17 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Khundrakpam Daniel Singh (39), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the Uripok petrol pump. A cellular phone along with one Subscriber Identity was recovered from his possession. He disclos
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Khundrakpam Daniel Singh (39), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from near the Uripok petrol pump. A cellular phone along with one Subscriber Identity was recovered from his possession. He disclosed that he was asked to extort money from general public and shopkeepers for the outfit’s fund.
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May - 17 
A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Haobijam Gyanesor alias Lamyanba alias Sanahal (19), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Wangkhei Keithel Asangbi area. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2007 and got training in Myanma
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A People's Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, Haobijam Gyanesor alias Lamyanba alias Sanahal (19), was arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Wangkhei Keithel Asangbi area. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in 2007 and got training in Myanmar.
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May - 17 
A trial court on May 17 sent Al Badr militant Sheikh Sajjad, who was arrested on charges of possessing communication equipment, meant for Kashmiri terrorists, to 14-day judicial custody, reports Times of India. He was reportedly detained there for po
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A trial court on May 17 sent Al Badr militant Sheikh Sajjad, who was arrested on charges of possessing communication equipment, meant for Kashmiri terrorists, to 14-day judicial custody, reports Times of India. He was reportedly detained there for possessing as well as allegedly sending hi-tech communication equipment, including satellite phones, to militants in Jammu and Kashmir. Police said during interrogation it was revealed that he was a major supplier of satellite phones to suspected terrorists.
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May - 17 
An 'area commander' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Rajgrihi Ram, carrying a cash reward of INR 50000 on his head, was arrested by Police from Pithiao village in Rohtas District on May 17.
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An 'area commander' of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Rajgrihi Ram, carrying a cash reward of INR 50000 on his head, was arrested by Police from Pithiao village in Rohtas District on May 17.
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May - 17 
An encounter took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the forest area of Keshwan in Kishtwar District in the night of May 17, Daily Excelsior reports. The SFs launched the operation following inputs about the presence of top Lash
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An encounter took place between the Security Forces (SFs) and militants in the forest area of Keshwan in Kishtwar District in the night of May 17, Daily Excelsior reports. The SFs launched the operation following inputs about the presence of top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant Salman and his associates in Keshwan forests. After a brief exchange of firing between the SFs and militants, Salman and his associates managed to escape taking cover of dense forests.
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May - 17 
ANI reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Palamu District have threatened villagers not to hold weekly markets so as to prevent any kind of supply to Security Forces (SFs). The villages under the Chak Police Station
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ANI reports that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Palamu District have threatened villagers not to hold weekly markets so as to prevent any kind of supply to Security Forces (SFs). The villages under the Chak Police Station limits in the District are faced with a Maoists threat for last two weeks. The connectivity to these villages has come to a standstill, as the Maoists blocked the Manatau Chak road, which is also a crucial supply chain for the SFs. The blockade is being viewed as Maoists new method against the SFs, as the latter get supply either from Manatu or from Daktonganj. The Maoists are also threatening villagers to stay away from the weekly markets, due to which supply of essential commodities, food grains and vegetables has been disrupted. Earlier, the local traders use to organise weekly markets on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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May - 17 
Around 2000 people mainly women and school children protested against NSCN-IM leader’s visit at Charangpat area of Thoubal District.
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Around 2000 people mainly women and school children protested against NSCN-IM leader’s visit at Charangpat area of Thoubal District.
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May - 17 
As Manipur’s supply routes remained cut off, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on May 17 sent a delegation of Church leaders to Nagaland to sort out the crisis arising out of the stalemate over NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s proposed v
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As Manipur’s supply routes remained cut off, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh on May 17 sent a delegation of Church leaders to Nagaland to sort out the crisis arising out of the stalemate over NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s proposed visit to Manipur. Government spokesperson N. Biren Singh said that a nine-member delegation of the All Manipur Christian Organisation left for Nagaland. “The Church delegation with church leaders in Nagaland will appeal to the All Naga Students Association, Manipur, and the United Naga Council to call off the indefinite economic blockade imposed on the Imphal-Dimapur and Imphal-Jiribam highways,” Biren Singh said.
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May - 17 
Home Minister said that India is willing to begin peace talks with Maoists, but only if the insurgents halt all attacks for 72 hours. "I make the offer now: The Maoists should say, 'We abjure violence, we suspend violence,' and actually suspend viole
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Home Minister said that India is willing to begin peace talks with Maoists, but only if the insurgents halt all attacks for 72 hours. "I make the offer now: The Maoists should say, 'We abjure violence, we suspend violence,' and actually suspend violence, from any date they fix for 72 hours," he told the CNN-IBN news channel. The Government would then convene talks with the insurgents, he added.
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May - 17 
Kuki National Army’s (KNA) ‘cabinet member and information and publicity secretary’, Lenin H. Kuki, defected to the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) in Chandel District.
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Kuki National Army’s (KNA) ‘cabinet member and information and publicity secretary’, Lenin H. Kuki, defected to the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) in Chandel District.
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May - 17 
One Rabha Viper Army (RVA) cadre, Sunil Rabha (28), was arrested on May 17 in a joint operation of Goalpara Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Salpara village under Dudhnoi Police Station of Goalpara District. Police recovered one 9-mm
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One Rabha Viper Army (RVA) cadre, Sunil Rabha (28), was arrested on May 17 in a joint operation of Goalpara Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Salpara village under Dudhnoi Police Station of Goalpara District. Police recovered one 9-mm pistol, two magazines and 13 round bullet and INR 40,000 in cash.
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May - 17 
Police arrested two persons carrying counterfeit notes of 1000 and 500 denominations with face value of INR 25,000 from Pahalgam area of Anantnag District. The arrested persons were identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat and Fayaz Ahmad Bhat.
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Police arrested two persons carrying counterfeit notes of 1000 and 500 denominations with face value of INR 25,000 from Pahalgam area of Anantnag District. The arrested persons were identified as Manzoor Ahmad Bhat and Fayaz Ahmad Bhat.
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May - 17 
SFs arrested the Kokrajhar platoon ‘commander’ of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Barhunka Basumatary alias B. Birkhlai alias Jolo, from Patgaon Hasraobari under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar Dist
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SFs arrested the Kokrajhar platoon ‘commander’ of the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), Barhunka Basumatary alias B. Birkhlai alias Jolo, from Patgaon Hasraobari under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District on May 17. A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including two AK-56 series rifles with three magazines and 90 rounds of ammunition, two 9-mm pistols with two magazines and 12 rounds of bullets, one 7.65-mm pistol with one magazine and 10 rounds of ammunition, three pouches, one booklet of extortion notes, two cellular phones and others documents were recovered from his possession.
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May - 17 
SFs on May 17 (today) neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 100 grenades and 303 rifles, in a forest in the Kupwara District. 10 AK rifles, 160 MM mortars, one rocket projectile gun, 303 rifles, 1
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SFs on May 17 (today) neutralised a militant hideout and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 100 grenades and 303 rifles, in a forest in the Kupwara District. 10 AK rifles, 160 MM mortars, one rocket projectile gun, 303 rifles, 100 grenades and 1000 rounds of ammunition were also recovered from the hideout. The hideout was unearthed during a search and cordon operation which has been going in Afroda forests in the District since the past one week. 11 militants have been killed in gun battles with SFs in the area during this period.
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May - 17 
South Bastar regional committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Ravula Srinivas alias Ramanna on May 18 told local reporter over phone in Chhattisgarh that their attack on May 17 in Dantewada District was a calculated at
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South Bastar regional committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Ravula Srinivas alias Ramanna on May 18 told local reporter over phone in Chhattisgarh that their attack on May 17 in Dantewada District was a calculated attack targeted at the Koya Commando wing of Special Police Officers (SPOs), reported The Hindu. Ramanna added that the CPI-Maoist deeply regretted the loss of civilian lives. The attack was a revenge for the raping and killing of tribals of Goomiyapal, Gompad, Palodi and Singaram villages by the Koya Commandos.
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May - 17 
Talking about the Operation, Major General George said based on intelligence inputs in early May about infiltration of about 14-22 militants, Army carried out deployment of troops in hilly terrain of areas falling on the borderline of Baramulla and K
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Talking about the Operation, Major General George said based on intelligence inputs in early May about infiltration of about 14-22 militants, Army carried out deployment of troops in hilly terrain of areas falling on the borderline of Baramulla and Kupwara districts. As many as 11 militants, including four locals, and four Army personnel have been killed in the Operation but intelligence inputs suggest that few more militants are still at large in the Haphruda forests of Handwara in Kupwara district. He also said there are indications of a major rift between local militants and foreigners operating in the area. "The foreign militants see the locals with plenty of doubt. Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant Basharat Saleem was killed by the foreigners on the mere suspicion of being in contact with Security Forces," he said, adding, there was no contact with the slain militant.
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May - 17 
The Army on May 17 neutralised a militant hideout in the Kupwara District in an ongoing operation against the militants. Defence spokesperson Lt. Col. J. S. Brar told IANS, “Our troops recovered 10-AK-47 rifles, one RPG gun, three 303 rifles, over 10
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The Army on May 17 neutralised a militant hideout in the Kupwara District in an ongoing operation against the militants. Defence spokesperson Lt. Col. J. S. Brar told IANS, “Our troops recovered 10-AK-47 rifles, one RPG gun, three 303 rifles, over 100 grenades, mines and improvised explosive device (IED) stores.” “Operation Thunder Strike was launched by the Army on May 5 in the forests of north Kashmir and as part of this operation the troops early today (Monday, May 17) busted a hideout and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition,” he said, adding, the operation in the area continued. "This is one of the biggest arms and ammunition hauls in the State. The arms and ammunition were recovered during search operations in the Wadar Bala forests of Handwara in the Kupwara District," General Officer Commanding (GOC) Kilo Force Major General N George told reporters, adds Daily Excelsior. "So far, we have recovered 22 AK rifles including one modified, thousands of live rounds, one Rocket Propelled Grenade, one 60 millimetre Mortar, seven Pistols, three 303 rifles, seven Radio Sets and one Night Vision Goggle besides over 100 grenades, mines and other war like stores."
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May - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed 44 persons when they blew up a bus by triggering an improvised explosive device (IED) on a black-top road at Chingavaram near Sukma in Dantewada District on May 17, reported Times of Indi
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed 44 persons when they blew up a bus by triggering an improvised explosive device (IED) on a black-top road at Chingavaram near Sukma in Dantewada District on May 17, reported Times of India. Four civilians and two Special Police Officers (SPOs) were also injured. There were around 32 civilians and 18 SPOs in the bus.
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May - 17 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Hemant Bage, a local Congress party leader, inside his vehicle and set it ablaze in the Lumbatoli village of Simdega District on May 17.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Hemant Bage, a local Congress party leader, inside his vehicle and set it ablaze in the Lumbatoli village of Simdega District on May 17.
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May - 17 
The dead body of Rakhahari Sar, supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was recovered by the Police from a forest at Goaltore in West Midnapore District on May 17, reported The Hindu. He went missing from his house at Bhandar
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The dead body of Rakhahari Sar, supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) was recovered by the Police from a forest at Goaltore in West Midnapore District on May 17, reported The Hindu. He went missing from his house at Bhandarpur village three days ago [on May 15].
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May - 17 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 17 filed charges in a court against 11 activists of Sanatan Sanstha, a Hindu right wing organisation for the October 16, 2009 Diwali (festival of lights)-eve blast that killed two people in Goa's Margao
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 17 filed charges in a court against 11 activists of Sanatan Sanstha, a Hindu right wing organisation for the October 16, 2009 Diwali (festival of lights)-eve blast that killed two people in Goa's Margao town, reports Times of India. The accused are facing charges of conspiring and collecting arms for waging a war against the State and mischief. All 11 people named in the chargesheet are cadres of Hindu right wing organisation Sanatan Sanstha. The 3,000 pages chargesheet names 250 witnesses, who are likely to be examined by the local court during the trial. Those named as accused include Vinay Talekar, Vinayak Patil, Dhananjay Ashtekar, all residents of Goa, and Dilip Mangaonkar, a resident of Maharashtra. Other accused named in the charge sheet are Prashant Juvekar, Sarang Akolkar, Jayaprakash, Rudra Patil and Prashant Ashtekar, all residents of Maharashtra. They all are absconding. Apart from facing charges for waging war against the State, they have also been charged under the Explosive Substance Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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May - 17 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on May 17 said that the Naga Hoho (apex council of Naga tribe), once regarded as the epitome of Naga ingenuity, maturity and statesmanship, has suddenly turned into a group of wanton boys t
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) on May 17 said that the Naga Hoho (apex council of Naga tribe), once regarded as the epitome of Naga ingenuity, maturity and statesmanship, has suddenly turned into a group of wanton boys throwing flaming balls into the neighbourhood in accordance to the script written by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, according to Sangai Express.
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May - 17 
The SFs recovered arms and ammunition from a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Dera Ki Gali in the Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri District. Recoveries include one Pakistan made pistol with magazine, three RPG shells, four UBGL shells, o
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The SFs recovered arms and ammunition from a hideout of the Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants at Dera Ki Gali in the Thanna Mandi area of Rajouri District. Recoveries include one Pakistan made pistol with magazine, three RPG shells, four UBGL shells, one wireless set, two Chinese grenades, one AK magazine, 125 AK rounds and 10 detonators.
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May - 17 
The Tangkhul Action Committee (TAC), a conglomerate of Tangkhul civil society organisations in Ukhrul District, served a 'warning notice' to all the newspapers based in Imphal to give ‘balanced’ reporting or else the TAC would ban the newspapers.
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The Tangkhul Action Committee (TAC), a conglomerate of Tangkhul civil society organisations in Ukhrul District, served a 'warning notice' to all the newspapers based in Imphal to give ‘balanced’ reporting or else the TAC would ban the newspapers.
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May - 17 
The Union Government on May 17 asked five States (Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh) to tighten security and take maximum precaution during the 48-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) f
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The Union Government on May 17 asked five States (Orissa, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh) to tighten security and take maximum precaution during the 48-hour bandh (shutdown) called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) from May 18 (today).
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May - 17 
Three cadres belonging to Tabungba faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from their respective residences at Andro area on May 17, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Heikham H
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Three cadres belonging to Tabungba faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from their respective residences at Andro area on May 17, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Heikham Herojit alias Ngouba alias Chingsang (25), Moirangthem Suranjoy alias Ithou (25) and Chingakham Doren alias Ingo (23). An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around 10 kilograms was recovered following the disclosure of Suranjoy, from near a drain. Sources said that the bomb was meant to target the Security Forces.
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May - 17 
Troops arrested an armed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre in Tamenglong on May 15. One Italian pistol along with ammunition and extortion ransom of INR 10,000 were recovered from his possession.
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Troops arrested an armed National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre in Tamenglong on May 15. One Italian pistol along with ammunition and extortion ransom of INR 10,000 were recovered from his possession.
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May - 17 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 17 said that there was a need to revisit the anti-Naxal strategy in the light of the fact that four States want use of air power against the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), reported PTI. Chidambaram said, "I can
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram on May 17 said that there was a need to revisit the anti-Naxal strategy in the light of the fact that four States want use of air power against the Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), reported PTI. Chidambaram said, "I can implement the mandate that is given to me. But I believe that the collective wisdom is better than an individual statement." Asked if he was unhappy with the limited mandate, he said, “I took to the Cabinet Committee [the] case for a larger mandate; I was given a limited mandate. I will go back to the Cabinet Committee, I have already spoken to the Prime Minister.”
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May - 17 
A tribal elder, Malik Muhammad Hashim Nekzankhel Mehsud, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Khar Pul in Tiarza area of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 17, according to The News. The sources said Malik Muhammad Hashim Nekzankhel
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A tribal elder, Malik Muhammad Hashim Nekzankhel Mehsud, was shot dead by unidentified assailants near Khar Pul in Tiarza area of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 17, according to The News. The sources said Malik Muhammad Hashim Nekzankhel Mehsud, resident of Khaisora village, was on way from Wana when unidentified assailants shot him dead near Khar Pul in Tiarza area.
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May - 17 
At least 26 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban, TTP) and a soldier were killed in a clash between Security Forces (SFs) and the Taliban (TTP) militants during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Ar
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At least 26 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban, TTP) and a soldier were killed in a clash between Security Forces (SFs) and the Taliban (TTP) militants during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 17, according to Daily Times. Sources said that dozens of Taliban (TTP) attacked a security checkpost at Kharsha area in Lower Orakzai Agency, in which one soldier, Sajawal, was killed and another injured. The SFs retaliated, killing 20 Taliban (TTP) militants and injuring another 10.
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May - 17 
SFs arrested two militants, identified as Abdul Sattar and Ismail, in the Manglawar area of Mingora during a search operation.
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SFs arrested two militants, identified as Abdul Sattar and Ismail, in the Manglawar area of Mingora during a search operation.
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May - 17 
Six persons, including three Policemen and three Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) officials, were injured in an explosion in Kaichi Beig area of Saryab in Quetta on May 17. According to Police officials, a man spotted a rocket in a graveyard of Kaichi Beig
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Six persons, including three Policemen and three Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) officials, were injured in an explosion in Kaichi Beig area of Saryab in Quetta on May 17. According to Police officials, a man spotted a rocket in a graveyard of Kaichi Beig area of Saryab and informed the Police. Police and the BDS rushed to the site to defuse the rocket. As they were doing so, a bomb planted nearby went off, injuring six officials.
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May - 17 
Six Taliban (TTP) militants were killed and seven others injured in a clash with SFs in Shoti area of Upper Orakzai. Five SF personnel were also injured in the clash.
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Six Taliban (TTP) militants were killed and seven others injured in a clash with SFs in Shoti area of Upper Orakzai. Five SF personnel were also injured in the clash.
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May - 17 
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Hanif Gabol alias Maviya surrendered to the Police in Mianwali in Sargodha District in Punjab on May 17, reports Daily Times. Hanif Gabol was the Seraiki (an ethnic group from the south-eastern areas of Pakista
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Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Hanif Gabol alias Maviya surrendered to the Police in Mianwali in Sargodha District in Punjab on May 17, reports Daily Times. Hanif Gabol was the Seraiki (an ethnic group from the south-eastern areas of Pakistan) Ameer (Chief) of the TTP. Regional Police Officer Mian Javed Islam said that Hanif Gabol was a resident of Choti, an area of Dera Ghazi Khan District in Punjab and was the mastermind behind the suicide attack on the Khosa market in Dera Ghazi Khan on September 15, 2009.
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May - 17 
The Intelligence agencies have warned that the banned militant outfit, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), has reorganised itself and formed two new subgroups, Jhangvi Fidai Force (JFF) and Sunni Fidai Force (SFF), to target Shia leaders and Police officials ac
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The Intelligence agencies have warned that the banned militant outfit, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), has reorganised itself and formed two new subgroups, Jhangvi Fidai Force (JFF) and Sunni Fidai Force (SFF), to target Shia leaders and Police officials across the country, Daily Times reported on May 17. The revelation was made in a report titled “Information Report-104” issued by the National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) of the Interior Ministry and forwarded to the Punjab Home Department, Punjab Police, Punjab Rangers and other law enforcement agencies.
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May - 17 
Three militants surrendered to the SFs while two others were arrested in various areas of Swat, reports The News. The sources said that three militants, identified as Nadir Shah, Qadir Shah and Hamid, surrendered to the SFs in Kanju and Banjot areas.
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Three militants surrendered to the SFs while two others were arrested in various areas of Swat, reports The News. The sources said that three militants, identified as Nadir Shah, Qadir Shah and Hamid, surrendered to the SFs in Kanju and Banjot areas.
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May - 17 
The Government tabled a bill in the Parliament for amendment in the Interim Constitution on May 17, proposing to extend the term of the Constituent Assembly (CA) by one year, reports Nepal News. Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal held discussion with
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The Government tabled a bill in the Parliament for amendment in the Interim Constitution on May 17, proposing to extend the term of the Constituent Assembly (CA) by one year, reports Nepal News. Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal held discussion with 10 political parties in the ruling coalition and got their approval for amendment in the statute. The 10 parties concluded that the CA needs one more year to write the new constitution since completing the task by May 28 is impossible. The main opposition Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) has already said it will not go for extension of the CA's term unless the present Government steps down. Two third majority of the House is required to pass the bill and the Government will have to convince the Maoists to ensure its passage.
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May - 17 
Unified CPN-Maoist leaders interacted with ambassadors from various countries in Kathmandu in a bid to garner support for a national unity Government in their leadership. Maoist chairman Prachanda reiterated his party's two conditions, constitution a
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Unified CPN-Maoist leaders interacted with ambassadors from various countries in Kathmandu in a bid to garner support for a national unity Government in their leadership. Maoist chairman Prachanda reiterated his party's two conditions, constitution amendment for consensual system and formation of national unity government, to support the Constituent Assembly (CA) term extension.
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May - 17 
De-mining groups recovered 157 anti-personnel mines, one claymore mine, three hand grenades, one 81-mm trapped mortar bomb, one 60 mm mortar bomb, 43 81-mm mortar bombs and one 40-mm mortar bomb from Velarsinnakulam, Mahilamkulam, Periyathampanai, Pe
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De-mining groups recovered 157 anti-personnel mines, one claymore mine, three hand grenades, one 81-mm trapped mortar bomb, one 60 mm mortar bomb, 43 81-mm mortar bombs and one 40-mm mortar bomb from Velarsinnakulam, Mahilamkulam, Periyathampanai, Periyapandivapandivirichchan, Malawarayankaddaiadmpan, Vavunikulam, Kovilpuliyankulam and Palampiddi areas.
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May - 17 
Troops during search and clear operations in Kovilkulam, Nedunkandal, Kilinochchi, Ampakamam, Kumulamunai, Katkulam and Kachilamadu areas of Wanni recovered seven Unexploded Ordnances (UXO), 15 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, 700 rounds of MP
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Troops during search and clear operations in Kovilkulam, Nedunkandal, Kilinochchi, Ampakamam, Kumulamunai, Katkulam and Kachilamadu areas of Wanni recovered seven Unexploded Ordnances (UXO), 15 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, 700 rounds of MPMG ammunition, 6100 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 51 hand grenades, 16 anti--personnel mines, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG) and one 60-mm mortar bomb on May 17, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 18 
A Delhi court on May 18 dismissed a bail plea of a couple arrested for allegedly being members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) saying the charges against them were grave, reported PTI. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Suni
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A Delhi court on May 18 dismissed a bail plea of a couple arrested for allegedly being members of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) saying the charges against them were grave, reported PTI. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sunil Chaudhary rejected the bail applications of Gopal Mishra and his wife Kanchan alias Anu.
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May - 18 
A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Kabrambam Sanjoy Singh (35), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Keishampat Churachandpur bus parking on May 19. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in June 2009 through Landhoni alias Iche
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A Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadre, Kabrambam Sanjoy Singh (35), was arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Keishampat Churachandpur bus parking on May 19. He disclosed that he joined the outfit in June 2009 through Landhoni alias Iche belonging to ‘finance section’ of the KYKL and he extorted a sum of INR 85,000 from Nagamapal shopkeepers and handed over the money to her for the outfit’s fund.
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May - 18 
A massive 20-tonne consignment of ammunition from the US has been seized at Loni in Gaziabad by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), reported DNA on May 19. The consignment seized at Inland Container Depot had seven more containers carrying
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A massive 20-tonne consignment of ammunition from the US has been seized at Loni in Gaziabad by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), reported DNA on May 19. The consignment seized at Inland Container Depot had seven more containers carrying lead, an important raw material used to manufacture ammunition. Import of lead is prohibited in India. There is fear that they might contain live grenades and other explosives. It is suspected to be bound for the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist). The containers are believed to have been sourced from US war surpluses.
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May - 18 
A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Tarai bari under Goalpara Police Station in Goalpara District on May 18, reports Telegraph. He was identified as Saher Ali of Kuthipara village in Bonga
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A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Tarai bari under Goalpara Police Station in Goalpara District on May 18, reports Telegraph. He was identified as Saher Ali of Kuthipara village in Bongaigaon District.
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May - 18 
A NSCN-IM release stated, the Nagas would have only what belonged to them and not an inch more from the Meiteis. It said it did not bear any ill motive towards anyone but the conflict between the communities should not be left for posterity. “It is i
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A NSCN-IM release stated, the Nagas would have only what belonged to them and not an inch more from the Meiteis. It said it did not bear any ill motive towards anyone but the conflict between the communities should not be left for posterity. “It is imperative to demarcate clear-cut boundary lines today but such exercise must not disturb the harmonious co-existence and inter-trade whatsoever.”
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May - 18 
A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was killed while the bomb he was planting under a bridge along the stretch of the Imphal-Mao section of the National Highway-39 in Senapati District blew up, Police said o
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A suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre was killed while the bomb he was planting under a bridge along the stretch of the Imphal-Mao section of the National Highway-39 in Senapati District blew up, Police said on May 18, according to Nagaland Post. The slain militant was identified as Doni Anal (24) of Liwa Sarei village in Chandel District.
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May - 18 
According to delayed report, a cadre of the Manipur based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), Aminul Islam (45), was arrested by Lakhipur Police from Labac part-I in Chanpur of Cachar District on May 18. Sentinel reports that earlier another PU
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According to delayed report, a cadre of the Manipur based People’s United Liberation Front (PULF), Aminul Islam (45), was arrested by Lakhipur Police from Labac part-I in Chanpur of Cachar District on May 18. Sentinel reports that earlier another PULF cadre, identified as Mani Khan, was arrested from Lalpani under Jirighat Police Station on an unspecified date. The report adds that with funds provided by the Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to PULF operatives, the outfit has been active in the eastern part of Cachar District for expanding its base with easy access to North Cachar Hills and Manipur.
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May - 18 
After traders, few truck operators have also come under clout for their links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and LeT in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and were not allowed to transport goods to Rawlakote from cross-LoC point of Ch
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After traders, few truck operators have also come under clout for their links with Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and LeT in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and were not allowed to transport goods to Rawlakote from cross-LoC point of Chakan-Da-Bagh. The truck operators have come under surveillance following specific reports with Police and Intelligence agencies that ISI and LeT ‘launching commanders’ have stepped-up their activities at Chakan-Da-Bagh and were regularly frequenting zero line every Tuesday and Wednesday when the weekly trade is conducted. There were reports that the ISI has managed to win over some of the truck operators, hailing from Poonch District, and could use them for the militant activities.
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May - 18 
An over ground worker of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Thingnam T.K. Kiran alias Manihar Meitei (49), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Kakching Khunou area in Thoubal District.
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An over ground worker of the People's Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Thingnam T.K. Kiran alias Manihar Meitei (49), was arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel from Kakching Khunou area in Thoubal District.
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May - 18 
Another militant outfit, Hynniewtrep Tiger National Front (HTNF), was formed. The new outfit's ‘chairman’ Nathan Kshiar in a statement to the press persons on May 19 claimed their main objective is to "safeguard and protect the interest of the Khasi
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Another militant outfit, Hynniewtrep Tiger National Front (HTNF), was formed. The new outfit's ‘chairman’ Nathan Kshiar in a statement to the press persons on May 19 claimed their main objective is to "safeguard and protect the interest of the Khasi and Jaintia people." Stating that they "would not allow big businessmen to harass the poor people," the outfit also warned "criminals" against indulging in drug selling and other crimes. "The outfit will also not tolerate any kind of indecent behaviour especially by the young Khasi boys and girls," the statement said adding, "We are totally against adultery and also women marrying non-tribals." Besides the ‘chairman’, the other top cadres of the new outfit were ‘commander-in-chief’ Khraw Kyndiah, ‘general secretary’ Prince Lyngdoh and ‘publicity secretary’ Jonas Kharir.
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May - 18 
Around 50 armed Maoists set ablaze five tractors at Jogiya village of Khairabind panchayat (village level self governing body) under Muffassil Police station in Aurangabad District on May 18.
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Around 50 armed Maoists set ablaze five tractors at Jogiya village of Khairabind panchayat (village level self governing body) under Muffassil Police station in Aurangabad District on May 18.
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May - 18 
At Least three militants were killed in two separate gunfights with Security Forces (SFs) on May 19, Police said, reports IANS. A Police spokesperson said that the first gunfight took place with a group of militants belonging to the Karbi Liberation
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At Least three militants were killed in two separate gunfights with Security Forces (SFs) on May 19, Police said, reports IANS. A Police spokesperson said that the first gunfight took place with a group of militants belonging to the Karbi Liberation Tiger Force (KLTF) in which two militants were killed at Bokoliaghat village in Karbi Anglong District. A large haul of explosives and weapons were recovered from the possession of the militants. The KLTF is a newly floated group in the Karbi Anglong District, comprising some cadres of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) that entered into a ceasefire with Union Government in 2009. The KLTF is fighting for an independent homeland for the Karbi tribe in eastern Assam.
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May - 18 
Border Security Force (BSF) is procuring new equipment that can give out alerts about terrorists from Pakistan sneaking into Jammu and Kashmir, say sources in the paramilitary force. The BSF is opting for Battle Surveillance Radar Equipment, which ca
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Border Security Force (BSF) is procuring new equipment that can give out alerts about terrorists from Pakistan sneaking into Jammu and Kashmir, say sources in the paramilitary force. The BSF is opting for Battle Surveillance Radar Equipment, which can alert the force about any movement well in advance, say the sources. The BSF in Jammu and Kashmir is responsible for guarding the 198-kilometres International Border from Rajpora in the south of Jammu region to Chicken Neck in the north in the plains.
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May - 18 
Four Naga civil society organisations of Manipur urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to allow NSCN-IM leader Thuingaleng Muivah to visit his homeland in Ukhrul and also institute to a judicial inquiry into the firing at Mao Gate, reports Telegraph. T
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Four Naga civil society organisations of Manipur urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to allow NSCN-IM leader Thuingaleng Muivah to visit his homeland in Ukhrul and also institute to a judicial inquiry into the firing at Mao Gate, reports Telegraph. The United Naga Council, the apex organisation of the Naga community in Manipur, Naga Women’s Union, Manipur, All Naga Students Association Manipur and Naga Peoples’ Movement for Human Rights sent a memorandum to the Prime Minister.
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May - 18 
Hagrama Mohilary, the chief of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on May 18 welcomed NDFB leader Ranjan Daimari’s proposal for unconditional talks to resolve the issues between the Government and the NDFB leadership. Mohilary said that he was ready t
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Hagrama Mohilary, the chief of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on May 18 welcomed NDFB leader Ranjan Daimari’s proposal for unconditional talks to resolve the issues between the Government and the NDFB leadership. Mohilary said that he was ready to facilitate the process, if necessary, on the basis of Ranjan Daimari’s proposal for unconditional talks revealed to the media by his sister Anjali Daimari.
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May - 18 
In another gun battle, SFs killed a militant of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in the Udalguri District.
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In another gun battle, SFs killed a militant of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) in the Udalguri District.
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May - 18 
In the night of May 18, the SFs arrested a Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant, identified as Nisar Ahmad Magray alias Shakti, at Baba teng in the Pattan area of Baramulla District. One Chinese Pistol, one magazine and six rounds were recovered from
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In the night of May 18, the SFs arrested a Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant, identified as Nisar Ahmad Magray alias Shakti, at Baba teng in the Pattan area of Baramulla District. One Chinese Pistol, one magazine and six rounds were recovered from his possession. During questioning, Magray led the SFs to one of his hideouts where they recovered one AK 47 rifle, two magazines, 53 rounds and two hand grenades.
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May - 18 
Manipur Government ordered a magisterial enquiry into the May 6 incident at Mao gate, in which two persons were killed and several others injured. The District Magistrate was asked to submit report on or before May 31. The enquiry would be headed by
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Manipur Government ordered a magisterial enquiry into the May 6 incident at Mao gate, in which two persons were killed and several others injured. The District Magistrate was asked to submit report on or before May 31. The enquiry would be headed by Senapati District Deputy Commissioner, Nidhi Kesarwani, who is also District Magistrate.
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May - 18 
More than 12 heavily armed Maoists planted two can bombs weighing more than 5 kilograms each on the railway tracks at level crossing between Guraru and Ismailpur stations in Gaya District on May 18, reported Times of India. Subsequently, they assault
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More than 12 heavily armed Maoists planted two can bombs weighing more than 5 kilograms each on the railway tracks at level crossing between Guraru and Ismailpur stations in Gaya District on May 18, reported Times of India. Subsequently, they assaulted Basu Deo Yadav, the gangman present there, and also put up posters nearby. Undeterred by the assault, the gangman alerted senior officials and the bombs were removed.
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May - 18 
One week after the senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer from Maharashtra Vilas Bardekar was abducted by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants from Daimara Reserve forest areas in West Kameng District bordering Assam o
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One week after the senior Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer from Maharashtra Vilas Bardekar was abducted by suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militants from Daimara Reserve forest areas in West Kameng District bordering Assam on May 12, the Police of both the States of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have remained clueless about whereabouts of the person.
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May - 18 
Police arrested a disengaged Constable of the Central Reserve Police Force, Khalik Hussain, from his house in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) area of Poonch District for his links with the militants. His son, Zubair Ahmed, was absconding and was re
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Police arrested a disengaged Constable of the Central Reserve Police Force, Khalik Hussain, from his house in the Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) area of Poonch District for his links with the militants. His son, Zubair Ahmed, was absconding and was reportedly working for HM. Two kilograms of RDX, 11 detonators, 10 safety pins, five meters cortex wire, 10 PIKA detonators and some ammunition was recovered from an under-ground hideout in cattle shed in the house. The hideout could accommodate two to three militants at a time.
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May - 18 
Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the LeT, identified as Abdul Gani Butt, from forest area of Sarawan in the Kishtwar District. He was an associate of LeT ‘group commander’, Habib alias Salman. Similarly, another OGW, Khursheed Ahmad Dar
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Police arrested an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of the LeT, identified as Abdul Gani Butt, from forest area of Sarawan in the Kishtwar District. He was an associate of LeT ‘group commander’, Habib alias Salman. Similarly, another OGW, Khursheed Ahmad Dar, was arrested by the SFs at Srandoo in Kulgam District. A hand grenade was recovered from his possession.
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May - 18 
SFs arrested a Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant, identified as Showkat Ahmad Dar, from the Sumbal area of Bandipora District. One pistol, two grenades, one AK 47 magazine with 16 rounds were recovered from his possession.
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SFs arrested a Harkat-ul-Mujahideen (HuM) militant, identified as Showkat Ahmad Dar, from the Sumbal area of Bandipora District. One pistol, two grenades, one AK 47 magazine with 16 rounds were recovered from his possession.
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May - 18 
SFs launched search operations at Yadar-Shahura village in Lassipora area of Pulwama District after they came under fire from the militants while on their way for an anti-militancy operation, the sources said. However, no one was injured in the incid
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SFs launched search operations at Yadar-Shahura village in Lassipora area of Pulwama District after they came under fire from the militants while on their way for an anti-militancy operation, the sources said. However, no one was injured in the incident.
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May - 18 
South Bastar regional committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Ravula Srinivas alias Ramanna on May 18 rejected the fresh offer for talks by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram.
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South Bastar regional committee secretary of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Ravula Srinivas alias Ramanna on May 18 rejected the fresh offer for talks by Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram.
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May - 18 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast on a railway track at Khatkhura halt station near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on May 18, injuring two drivers of a goods train and leaving the eng
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) triggered a landmine blast on a railway track at Khatkhura halt station near Jhargram in West Midnapore District on May 18, injuring two drivers of a goods train and leaving the engine of the freight train damaged.
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May - 18 
The Austrian authorities have indicted six Indian nationals in connection with the shooting at a gurudwara (Sikh place of worship) in Vienna on May 24, 2009, reports The Hindu. A Sikh preacher was killed and more than a dozen were wounded in the inci
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The Austrian authorities have indicted six Indian nationals in connection with the shooting at a gurudwara (Sikh place of worship) in Vienna on May 24, 2009, reports The Hindu. A Sikh preacher was killed and more than a dozen were wounded in the incident. Prosecution spokesman Thomas Vecsey said one of the Indian nationals currently in pre-trial custody was indicted on the charges of murder and two counts of attempted murder. The other five are accused of involvement in the murder and attempted intentional aggravated assault. None of the suspects have been identified. Court spokesman Christian Gneist said a trial date was expected to be set in the next few weeks.
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May - 18 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an unused Government warehouse at Bodigata in Malkangiri District during their two-day shutdown on May 18.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres blew up an unused Government warehouse at Bodigata in Malkangiri District during their two-day shutdown on May 18.
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May - 18 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) accused the Naga Hoho, apex council of Naga tribe, of escalating tension, according to telegraph. The NSCN-K warned Naga Hoho that if Manipur resorted to violence against the Nagas, the Hoh
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) accused the Naga Hoho, apex council of Naga tribe, of escalating tension, according to telegraph. The NSCN-K warned Naga Hoho that if Manipur resorted to violence against the Nagas, the Hoho would be held responsibility for the consequences. It accused the Hoho of “throwing a flaming ball” into the neighbourhood in accordance with a “script” written by National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah. It said the Hoho had stirred up “unjustified anger over a tiny issue”, tarnishing the image of Nagas. The NSCN- K release criticized the Naga Hoho leaders for, what it claimed, creating wider rift among the Nagas and apprehension in the neighbouring states. The NSCN-K accused them of having hidden agendas and of whipping up people’s sentiments to suit their own interest. It said instead of declaring vengeance against Manipur on behalf of the Naga people, the Hoho should have seen what had transpired preceding the May 6 firing in Mao. “If the Manipur government has accused Muivah of committing heinous crimes in Manipur, did it merit that the Hoho unilaterally declare war against Manipur state on behalf of Nagas?” the statement asked. Would it not have been wiser to first investigate whether the accusations were fabricated or true? it added. It said, “All Naga and Manipuri organisations should realise that a man’s entry or exit from his village was not worth a battle, let alone a war and asked the Naga Hoho to let “father and son solve their domestic issue”.
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May - 18 
Two Army personnel were killed and three others injured when their vehicle was ambushed near the Line of Control (LoC) either by Pakistan Army or by the militants from the border fencing at Nangi Tekri in the Krishna Ghati (KG) sector of Poonch Distr
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Two Army personnel were killed and three others injured when their vehicle was ambushed near the Line of Control (LoC) either by Pakistan Army or by the militants from the border fencing at Nangi Tekri in the Krishna Ghati (KG) sector of Poonch District in the afternoon of May 18, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said an Army truck was moving from one post to another at Nangi Tekri, about one kilometre ahead of border fencing in KG sector when hostile fire came from the LoC between 4.30pm to 4.45pm leading to the killing of driver and co-driver on spot. As the bullets hit driver, the Army vehicle lost the balance and struck against a tree leading to injuries to three Army personnel sitting on back. “It was a hostile fire from the LoC on an Army vehicle moving from one post to another'', Defence spokesman Lt Col Viplab Nath said, adding, that the area where the truck was targeted is not very far from the LoC and was just a kilometre ahead of the fence. It was, however, yet to be ascertained as to whether the shots were fired by Pakistan military post or the militants from across the LoC or by the militants from near the fence, sources said. PTI, however, reported that though the militants had sneaked into the Indian Territory and opened fire, they managed to escape back towards Pakistan side following troop’s firing.
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May - 18 
Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Moirangkhom near the Oil Pump on May 18, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Mutum Muthi alias Kiranjit (27) and Hidam
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Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Imphal West District Police from Moirangkhom near the Oil Pump on May 18, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Mutum Muthi alias Kiranjit (27) and Hidam Ranjan (31). Two cellular phones and one torch light were seized from their possession. They disclosed that they joined the outfit in January 2010 through one Loukhrakpam Andy Meitei of Wangkhei Ayangpalli Thambalmakhong. They were asked to extort money from traders and Government employees for the outfit’s fund.
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May - 18 
Villagers repulsed the attacked of the Maoists on a brick kiln at Jagdishpur village in Saran District on May 18.
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Villagers repulsed the attacked of the Maoists on a brick kiln at Jagdishpur village in Saran District on May 18.
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May - 18 
West Garo Hills District Police found a Short Message Service (SMS) communication sent by the GNLA ‘chairman’ to his supporters over the desertion of 11 of his cadres with 32 pistols from the Nengmandalgre camp. He reportedly identified the deserters
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West Garo Hills District Police found a Short Message Service (SMS) communication sent by the GNLA ‘chairman’ to his supporters over the desertion of 11 of his cadres with 32 pistols from the Nengmandalgre camp. He reportedly identified the deserters who were undergoing training as one Patrick from Nokil Awe locality of Williamnagar, Clever from Rongkon, John from Kapasipara, Albinson from Bolkingre, Matchallang from Nengmandalgre, Jokins, Bilgrak and Maham from Naringre and one Bijesh from Songsak. The GNLA leader in that SMS message cautioned his junior leaders to be wary of further desertions and to ensure weapons are kept in check to prevent any theft from the armoury.
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May - 18 
With the Mizoram Government having agreed to provide vehicles to 462 Bru refugees in Tripura relief camps to return home, one of their leaders on May 18 said they would do so from May 25, reports Assam Tribune. Elvis Chorkhy, President of the Mizoram
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With the Mizoram Government having agreed to provide vehicles to 462 Bru refugees in Tripura relief camps to return home, one of their leaders on May 18 said they would do so from May 25, reports Assam Tribune. Elvis Chorkhy, President of the Mizoram Bru Displaced People’s Forum, said over phone that the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Kanchanpur Sub-Division in North Tripura received a fax message from the Mizoram Government that the refugees would be taken home to Mamit District in Mizoram by vehicles arranged by it from May 25. He said that the refugees would be ready to return as soon as vehicles were provided by the Mizoram Government.
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May - 18 
A audiotape conversation between Hamid Mir, Executive Editor of GEO News and a man purportedly linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has revealed that negative information that Mir passed on to the Taliban (TTP) could have led to the execut
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A audiotape conversation between Hamid Mir, Executive Editor of GEO News and a man purportedly linked to the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has revealed that negative information that Mir passed on to the Taliban (TTP) could have led to the execution of Khalid Khawaja, the former Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) official, allegedly killed on April 30 by a group calling themselves the ‘Asian Tigers’, Daily Times reported on May 16. The tape, which has Mir divulging dirt on Khawaja, ostensibly to someone who is going to cross examine him, was first posted by the ‘Let Us Build Pakistan’ blog, and picked up by other online publications, including Café Pyala. It is still unclear who made the tape, with online speculation suggesting that it could be the militants themselves, or even intelligence agencies who released the recording. Whatever the source may be, it is clear that one of the voices on the tape is of Hamid Mir. In the tape, the person on the other end asks Mir for information on Khalid Khawaja. The content of the conversation suggests that this call was made before Khawaja’s execution earlier this month. Mir goes on to detail what he knows about Khawaja’s background, linking him to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). At one point, the voice on the other end claims to have abducted Khawaja. Here, Mir volunteers further information linking Khawaja to the Lal Masjid operation, saying that Khawaja and his wife were the ones responsible for the death of Ghazi Rasheed and the humiliating capture of Maulana Abdul Aziz and his family. Mir then urges the man to cross-examine Khawaja about his relationship with Mansur Ejaz, Qadianis and a CIA agent named William Casey.
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May - 18 
A Taliban (TTP) squad tracking “American spies” in North Waziristan Agency warned the local population against facilitating drone attacks by providing information on the Taliban (TTP). The “Ittehad-e-Mujahideen-e-Khurasan”, a wing of the Taliban (TTP
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A Taliban (TTP) squad tracking “American spies” in North Waziristan Agency warned the local population against facilitating drone attacks by providing information on the Taliban (TTP). The “Ittehad-e-Mujahideen-e-Khurasan”, a wing of the Taliban (TTP) tracking “American spies”, said no family should help its member if he was spying on the Taliban (TTP). “Don’t help such people,” it said in an Urdu pamphlet pasted on the walls of the Miranshah Bazaar. The pamphlet stated that there should be no interference if the Taliban (TTP) “kidnap someone on suspicion of spying for the Americans”. The organisation said anyone caught doing so would be “possibly killed immediately”.
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May - 18 
Hamid Mir has sent legal notices to the publisher, editor and staff reporter of Daily Times, as well as the chief executive of television channel Business Plus for publishing and telecasting “defamatory material against him”. Mir claimed that the sto
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Hamid Mir has sent legal notices to the publisher, editor and staff reporter of Daily Times, as well as the chief executive of television channel Business Plus for publishing and telecasting “defamatory material against him”. Mir claimed that the story carried and telecast by the newspaper and the channel, respectively, was “based on malafide intentions and had lowered him in the estimation of general public as the enemy of the state”. Mir has demanded a written apology within 14 days and its publication in the newspaper and has asked the respondents to pay damages worth Rs 250 million in compensation, else legal action would be taken.
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May - 18 
Intelligence agencies, on May 18 have warned that the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militants have recruited a suicide bomber to attack the Parliament House or any other important building. According to the report, the TTP has prepared a 24 or 25-year-old
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Intelligence agencies, on May 18 have warned that the Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militants have recruited a suicide bomber to attack the Parliament House or any other important building. According to the report, the TTP has prepared a 24 or 25-year-old bomber named Amer Aaqa Hadifa, belonging to Jhang in Punjab for the purpose.
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May - 18 
It has also emerged that militant outfits have formed two separate groups to target senior law enforcement officials and Shia leaders in Punjab. Also militants have started singling out Police officials and threatening them of “dire consequences” for
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It has also emerged that militant outfits have formed two separate groups to target senior law enforcement officials and Shia leaders in Punjab. Also militants have started singling out Police officials and threatening them of “dire consequences” for targeting their comrades. During the last two days, three senior law enforcers, including two from the Punjab Police, had individually received threats from the militants.
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May - 18 
Osama Khalid, son of Khalid Khawaja, on May 18 confirmed that the audiotape of the telephonic conversation between TV anchor Hamid Mir and Usman – the earlier unidentified Taliban (TTP) militant – is original, as his family used to talk to him during
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Osama Khalid, son of Khalid Khawaja, on May 18 confirmed that the audiotape of the telephonic conversation between TV anchor Hamid Mir and Usman – the earlier unidentified Taliban (TTP) militant – is original, as his family used to talk to him during negotiations for his father’s release. Speaking in a current affairs programme on a private TV channel, Osama said the ‘Asian Tigers’, a little known Taliban (TTP)-linked outfit, was an agent of the Indian intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). “Because no Muslim can do it (murder another Muslim),” he said. He claimed that Hamid Mir had hatched a conspiracy to murder his father after receiving money from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). “This audiotape is enough proof to show Hamid Mir’s role in the murder (of his father),” he added.
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May - 18 
Six Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and 10 others injured in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in Kol area of Dabori tehsil (revenue unit) in Orakzai Agency of Feder
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Six Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and 10 others injured in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in Kol area of Dabori tehsil (revenue unit) in Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 18, according to Daily Times. Two security officials were also reportedly injured.
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May - 18 
The main accuse of Times Square bomber, Faisal Shahzad, was ordered held without bail on May 18 at his first court appearance since his arrest on May 3, reports The News. Magistrate Judge James Francis remanded Shahzad in custody after his court-appo
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The main accuse of Times Square bomber, Faisal Shahzad, was ordered held without bail on May 18 at his first court appearance since his arrest on May 3, reports The News. Magistrate Judge James Francis remanded Shahzad in custody after his court-appointed defence lawyer, Julia Gatto, opted not to challenge the prosecutors’ request that he remain jailed pending trial. Prosecutors say he has provided valuable intelligence since his arrest two weeks ago. Shahzad (30), has been charged with five felonies in the May 1 incident: attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction, attempting acts of terrorism transcending national boundaries, using a destructive device in an attempted violent crime, transporting and receiving explosives, and trying to damage and destroy property with fire and explosives.
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May - 18 
The United Nation on May 18 provided Interior Ministry of Pakistan a list of wanted al-Qaeda and Taliban (TTP) leaders to all the provinces with the directives to arrest them and seize their properties or businesses, if they have any, across the coun
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The United Nation on May 18 provided Interior Ministry of Pakistan a list of wanted al-Qaeda and Taliban (TTP) leaders to all the provinces with the directives to arrest them and seize their properties or businesses, if they have any, across the country, reports The News. The sources, hundreds of names are present in the list most of which are linked to al-Qaida members, who belong to Europe, Africa and the Middle East. While the Taliban (TTP) leaders belong to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Most of the suspected al-Qaida members have been killed during the last few years while a few of them are hiding in different countries, officials claim. The Interior Ministry advised the provinces to launch a search for these suspects in their respective provinces with the help of their names and addresses mentioned in the UN list.
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May - 18 
Two persons were injured in a roadside bomb blast in Toot Kashey Mechani area of Thal tehsil (revenue unit) in Hangu District. The sources said a vehicle carrying vegetables was on its way from Thal tehsil to Kurram Agency when it hit a roadside bomb
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Two persons were injured in a roadside bomb blast in Toot Kashey Mechani area of Thal tehsil (revenue unit) in Hangu District. The sources said a vehicle carrying vegetables was on its way from Thal tehsil to Kurram Agency when it hit a roadside bomb.
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May - 18 
Unidentified militants shot dead an activist of the Awami National Party (ANP), Nabi Khan, in the Shah Faisal Colony in Karachi on May 18, reports Daily Times. Two armed men riding on a motorcycle came and opened indiscriminate fire upon Nabi.
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Unidentified militants shot dead an activist of the Awami National Party (ANP), Nabi Khan, in the Shah Faisal Colony in Karachi on May 18, reports Daily Times. Two armed men riding on a motorcycle came and opened indiscriminate fire upon Nabi.
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May - 18 
A woman was injured as unidentified men exploded a socket bomb at the main market at Kalaiya, the headquarters of Bara District on May 18 (today).
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A woman was injured as unidentified men exploded a socket bomb at the main market at Kalaiya, the headquarters of Bara District on May 18 (today).
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May - 18 
At least six Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leaders and cadres were injured when Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) cadres indiscriminately attacked a gathering of CPN-UML in the Bafikot Village Develop
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At least six Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) leaders and cadres were injured when Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) cadres indiscriminately attacked a gathering of CPN-UML in the Bafikot Village Development Committee of Rukum District on May 18, reports Kantipuronline. Maoist cadres surrounded the mass meeting organised by the CPN-UML District committee and attacked the CPN-UML cadres with lathis and other weapons, according to CPN-UML District chairman Thagendra Prasad Puri.
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May - 18 
Following the meeting between the Nepali Congress and Unified CPN-Maoist leaders on resolving the existing impasse the Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda reiterated that his party stand for resignation of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nep
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Following the meeting between the Nepali Congress and Unified CPN-Maoist leaders on resolving the existing impasse the Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda reiterated that his party stand for resignation of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and amendment of the interim constitution reviving consensus system while forming a government. Dahal said his party also suggested determining the number of combatants to be integrated into security forces only after consulting them individually.
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May - 18 
Militant was killed in a fire exchange with Police nearby National Medical College in Birgunj in Parsa District in the night of May 18. The Police fired in retaliation injuring one militant after the militants opened gunshots targeting the Police who
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Militant was killed in a fire exchange with Police nearby National Medical College in Birgunj in Parsa District in the night of May 18. The Police fired in retaliation injuring one militant after the militants opened gunshots targeting the Police who were following the group on a mission to explode bomb. The injured militant died later. However, the identity of the deceased militant has not been ascertained. The Police, meanwhile, claimed that they have recovered a set of pistol, two sets of socket bomb and other weapons from the incident site.
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May - 18 
Minister for Information and Communication Shanker Pokharel claimed that there is no obligation to promulgate the constitution within May 28 deadline as the people have not given such a mandate, according to Nepal News. He said that the political par
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Minister for Information and Communication Shanker Pokharel claimed that there is no obligation to promulgate the constitution within May 28 deadline as the people have not given such a mandate, according to Nepal News. He said that the political parties agreed on a two year time period for constitution drafting after reaching a political consensus and that it was not a mandate from the people. "If the interim constitution doesn't get amended by May 28, only Constituent Assembly [CA] will be rendered inactive but the legislature-parliament will continue to function," he said, adding, "And when the interim constitution gets amended with a 2/3rd endorsement from the Parliament, the Constituent Assembly will automatically become active again." Himalayan Times quoted him as saying that the new constitution will be promulgated from the CA, not from the streets, adding, “Consensus can be forged through collaboration, agreement and talks, not by street movements.” He stressed, “It won't be a stateless situation after May 28.” The Interim Constitution provision that the new constitution shall be drafted by May 28 was incorporated on the basis of consensus and thus the CA tenure can be extended through consensus, he added. Expressing hope that the CA term will be extended, Pokharel said the Government is holding talks with political parties for the same. As reported earlier, the Government on May 18, registered a constitution amendment bill at the Parliament in order to extend CA's term by a year.
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May - 18 
Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal said there can be no consensus without first fixing the number of Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) former combatants into the Army and other security agencies, Nepal News reports. In an inte
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Prime Minister (PM) Madhav Kumar Nepal said there can be no consensus without first fixing the number of Unified Communist party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-Maoist) former combatants into the Army and other security agencies, Nepal News reports. In an interview with Nagarik daily, the PM said, going for integration without determining the number to be integrated will invite further problems. "It's not a question you have so many qualified people. There are so many armed groups. What happens if all of them demand integration of their combatants into the army," said Nepal. "If we accept the Maoist demand for bulk integration, one phase of conflict will end, but another conflict (with other armed groups) will begin," he added. PM Nepal also claimed, the issue of fixing the number of combatants to be integrated is the only major hindrance to a consensus. Progress towards consensus is stranded on the issue of army integration, he explained. He also expressed confidence the Unified CPN-Maoist would support the Government proposal to extend the term of CA. "Maoist chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal took a wise decision while withdrawing the general strike. He respected the public sentiment," said Nepal, adding, "I am sure he will do the same on this issue (CA term extension) and support for the CA term extension."
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May - 18 
A regional leader of the Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP), Asadul Islam (38), was killed in an encounter between the Police and his cohorts at Nehalpur village under Sadar sub-District in Chuadanga District on May 18, reports Daily Star. Sub-Inspe
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A regional leader of the Purba Bangla Communist Party (PBCP), Asadul Islam (38), was killed in an encounter between the Police and his cohorts at Nehalpur village under Sadar sub-District in Chuadanga District on May 18, reports Daily Star. Sub-Inspector (SI) of Sadar Police Station was also injured during the encounter. A light gun and three bullets were recovered by the Police from the incident site. A team of Sadar Police raided the neighbourhood where the PBCP cadres were holding a secret meeting. Police cordoned off the area and asked the cadres to surrender. They hurled two bombs at the Police, prompting the retaliation, which triggered a gun fight.
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May - 18 
In Chapainawabganj, a court order to free a JMB cadre on bail was deferred till June 23 after the Public Prosecutor filed a prayer to cancel the order on May 18. He was identified as Yousuf Ali (25) of Shibnagar Kaithapara under Shibganj sub-District
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In Chapainawabganj, a court order to free a JMB cadre on bail was deferred till June 23 after the Public Prosecutor filed a prayer to cancel the order on May 18. He was identified as Yousuf Ali (25) of Shibnagar Kaithapara under Shibganj sub-District in the District.
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May - 18 
The Rapid Action Battalion arrested five Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres when were holding a secret meeting beside a mosque at Chariakona in Katiadi sub-District in Kishoreganj District on May 18, according to Daily Star. They were iden
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The Rapid Action Battalion arrested five Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) cadres when were holding a secret meeting beside a mosque at Chariakona in Katiadi sub-District in Kishoreganj District on May 18, according to Daily Star. They were identified as Arif (25), Kamal (25), Humayun Kabir (28), Mowlana Masud (30) and Mujahid (16).
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May - 18 
Two operatives belonging to Janajudhho faction of the PBCP, identified as Mohammed Moksed Ali (35) and Mohammed Johir Udin (32), were arrested after an encounter with the Police at Kuabashi-Chakmarom village in Chatmohar sub-District of Pabna Distric
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Two operatives belonging to Janajudhho faction of the PBCP, identified as Mohammed Moksed Ali (35) and Mohammed Johir Udin (32), were arrested after an encounter with the Police at Kuabashi-Chakmarom village in Chatmohar sub-District of Pabna District. They were injured during the encounter. Police recovered firearms and ammunition from the incident site.
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May - 18 
According to Rudrakumaran, May 17-19 was chosen for the inauguration of TGTE in order to demonstrate the will of Eelam Tamil nation for its independence and coincides with the first year remembrance of the military victory against the LTTE. "By formi
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According to Rudrakumaran, May 17-19 was chosen for the inauguration of TGTE in order to demonstrate the will of Eelam Tamil nation for its independence and coincides with the first year remembrance of the military victory against the LTTE. "By forming the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) through a self organised democratic practice for electing people representatives by direct voting, Eelam Tamil nation declares to the Government of Sri Lanka and the International Community that it will continue its struggle until conditions are created which will enable the Tamils to realize their right to self determination and exercise their sovereignty," Rudrakumaran has added. Be that as it may, the meeting is being held in the US where the LTTE is listed as a terrorist outfit. The Sri Lankan Government meanwhile has also urged foreign Governments not to support moves by the LTTE to create a Government in exile in support of a Tamil Eelam.
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May - 18 
De-mining groups recovered one anti personnel mine from Adampan area.
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De-mining groups recovered one anti personnel mine from Adampan area.
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May - 18 
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran has disclosed in a press statement that the controversial Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) will be holding its inaugural sessions in the city of Philadelphia in the
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Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) cadre Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran has disclosed in a press statement that the controversial Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) will be holding its inaugural sessions in the city of Philadelphia in the United States for three days. Rudrakumaran has reportedly announced the meeting in an e-mail statement that had been circulated to e-mail addresses of several Sri Lankan newspapers. "We are very pleased to announce that the historic event of inaugural sessions of the Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) are to take place at the National Constitution Centre (NCC) at the Independence Mall in the US city of Philadelphia on May, 17-19, 2010. NCC commemorates the 1787 Philadelphia Convention when the first steps were taken to write the constitution of America. The Declaration of Independence was also debated and signed in Philadelphia," the communiqué said.
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May - 18 
The Police in the Ampara District recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine and 23 rounds of T-56 ammunition from Alayadiwembu area on May 18, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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The Police in the Ampara District recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine and 23 rounds of T-56 ammunition from Alayadiwembu area on May 18, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 18 
Troops during search and clear operations in Iranamadu and Kumulamunai areas of Wanni recovered nine Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) made using RPG bomb, 38 anti-personnel mines, four 60-mm mortar bombs and one
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Troops during search and clear operations in Iranamadu and Kumulamunai areas of Wanni recovered nine Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), one Improvised Explosive Device (IED) made using RPG bomb, 38 anti-personnel mines, four 60-mm mortar bombs and one hand grenade on May 18, according to Sri Lanka Army report
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May - 19 
13 National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres led by a senior functionary defected to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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13 National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres led by a senior functionary defected to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).
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May - 19 
A meeting of the various political parties in Manipur reiterated its decision that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah should not be allowed to enter the territory of Manipur.
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A meeting of the various political parties in Manipur reiterated its decision that National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah should not be allowed to enter the territory of Manipur.
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May - 19 
A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, identified as Billal Hossain, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Kumri in Goalpara District on the same day.
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A Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, identified as Billal Hossain, was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) at Kumri in Goalpara District on the same day.
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May - 19 
A person returning from "a business trip" in China was arrested in Bangladesh, prompting the Indian Government to verify whether he is United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua. Sources said that the person suspected to
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A person returning from "a business trip" in China was arrested in Bangladesh, prompting the Indian Government to verify whether he is United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua. Sources said that the person suspected to be Paresh Barua had been lodged in a safe house somewhere close to the Indian border in the east and he was being questioned by the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI). Officials in India and Bangladesh are moving with extreme caution — almost a fortnight has passed since the arrest — as several similar alerts had turned out to be false alarms earlier.
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May - 19 
A pradhan (chief) of Saiton Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Saiton under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur District in the night of May 19. The victim was identif
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A pradhan (chief) of Saiton Gram Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) was shot at and wounded by unidentified militants at Saiton under Moirang Police Station in Bishnupur District in the night of May 19. The victim was identified as Ahanthem Ibungcha (45).
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May - 19 
According to IANS report on May 18 there are at least 57 front organisations of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and they are under constant vigil of intelligence agencies. A circular by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) alerts
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According to IANS report on May 18 there are at least 57 front organisations of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and they are under constant vigil of intelligence agencies. A circular by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) alerts heads of paramilitary forces and Police in Maoist-affected States that the CPI-Maoist has 57 "front bodies" of peasants, labourers, women, students, tribals and trade unions who have helped the them raise the level of their tactical warfare, including winning court battles and getting their arrested leaders released. Among the groups being watched include People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) that has Justice (retd) Rajinder Sachar as one of its key members. The group was formed in 1976 by late politician Jai Prakash Narain. The others being closely watched are the Krantikari Lok Adhikar Aangathan of Uttarakhand, the Revolutionary People’s Front of Kerala, the Chhattisgarh Mukti Morcha, a political party that has fielded candidates for the Madhya Pradesh elections, the Disha Sanskritik Manch of Haryana and the Bandi Mukti Committee of West Bengal.
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May - 19 
Altogether 138 trucks, 22 tankers and LPG carrier vehicles left Imphal for Jiribam enroute to Silchar in Assam along the National Highway-53 to procure essential commodities and petroleum products, amidst the economic blockade called by Naga communit
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Altogether 138 trucks, 22 tankers and LPG carrier vehicles left Imphal for Jiribam enroute to Silchar in Assam along the National Highway-53 to procure essential commodities and petroleum products, amidst the economic blockade called by Naga community groups. The trucks were being escorted by personnel of the 4th India Reserve Battalion. Six passenger vehicles were also amongst the convoy.
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May - 19 
Baleshwar Yadav, supplier of arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by the Police from Armau village of Bokaro District on May 19. Police seized 40 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, 1,040 metres length of w
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Baleshwar Yadav, supplier of arms and ammunition to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by the Police from Armau village of Bokaro District on May 19. Police seized 40 kilograms of ammonium nitrate, 1,040 metres length of wires, 280 detonators, cash of over INR 300,000 and other devices used in making landmines from him. On a tip-off by Yadav, the house of Kisko Ghashi, another arms supplier, was also raided. Fifteen kilograms of ammonium nitrate, wires, detonators and other things were seized. Ghashi, however, managed to escape.
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May - 19 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on May 19 said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) may have forged links with Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reported Economic Times. "Though I have no confirmation so
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh on May 19 said that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) may have forged links with Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), reported Economic Times. "Though I have no confirmation some facts have come to light indicating that Naxals may have some connection with the Lashkar militants... The manner in which they are using IEDs, explosives and weapons with 100% technical surety shows there are experts behind this who are giving them training,’’ the Chief Minister said. Raman Singh also stated that Maoists are the biggest terrorists. "Who else can be termed as terrorists? They are the biggest terrorists...Naxalism is the biggest challenge to democracy. They want to capture power at gun-point,’’ Singh said when asked whether Maoists were terrorists.
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May - 19 
Four troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a deputy commandant were killed while another trooper was critically injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion targeting the car th
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Four troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a deputy commandant were killed while another trooper was critically injured when the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres triggered a landmine explosion targeting the car they were travelling in near Lalgarh in West Midnapore District on May 19.
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May - 19 
In the evening of May 19, a suspected cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Midiyam Bandi, was shot dead by the Police when he tried to escape from their custody in Sukma Police station in Dantewada District, report
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In the evening of May 19, a suspected cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Midiyam Bandi, was shot dead by the Police when he tried to escape from their custody in Sukma Police station in Dantewada District, reports Times of India. Bandi was picked up by the Police in Gadiras area earlier in the morning.
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May - 19 
Intelligence inputs suggest that some top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including top militant Furqan, have sneaked into Kashmir Valley infiltrating the Line of Control (LoC), reports PTI. Sources in the state Home department have said the inputs
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Intelligence inputs suggest that some top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, including top militant Furqan, have sneaked into Kashmir Valley infiltrating the Line of Control (LoC), reports PTI. Sources in the state Home department have said the inputs of wireless intercepts suggested that Furqan, whose actual name was not known, had infiltrated into the Valley to muster support among the local population and to streamline the operations of the terror outfit. Besides Furqan, five other top LeT militants were also among them, the sources said.
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May - 19 
NSCN-K leader, Kughalu Mulatonu, warned Naga community groups against holding Manipur to ransom, according to Nagaland Post. "We warn Naga civil society groups not to hold Manipur to ransom by blocking trucks from entering Manipur via Nagaland. You c
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NSCN-K leader, Kughalu Mulatonu, warned Naga community groups against holding Manipur to ransom, according to Nagaland Post. "We warn Naga civil society groups not to hold Manipur to ransom by blocking trucks from entering Manipur via Nagaland. You cannot do that as it violates all basic norms of human rights," Mulatonu said. "We want that the Meteis of Manipur and the Nagas cohabit without any animosity," he said. Mulatonu also accused Muivah of being a terrorist who was trying to stoke communal clashes by pledging to visit his birthplace in Manipur. "Muivah is a terrorist and his terror designs were reflected when he used hundreds of innocent Naga civilians as a human shield to try to enter Manipur and visit his birthplace. Muivah has no business to curb the human rights of the people of Manipur," Mulatonu said.
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May - 19 
Railway Headquarter in New Delhi has received a letter on May 19 purportedly written by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threatening to blow up Rail Bhawan along with some other vital railway establishments in Delhi like Baroda House
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Railway Headquarter in New Delhi has received a letter on May 19 purportedly written by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threatening to blow up Rail Bhawan along with some other vital railway establishments in Delhi like Baroda House.
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May - 19 
State Home Secretary Samar Ghosh said, “Police deployment in the Jangalmahal area will remain untouched.” He was replying to a question whether in view of paucity of forces, policemen and security forces would be drawn from the Jangalmahal area in th
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State Home Secretary Samar Ghosh said, “Police deployment in the Jangalmahal area will remain untouched.” He was replying to a question whether in view of paucity of forces, policemen and security forces would be drawn from the Jangalmahal area in the three Left–Wing Extremism-affected Districts of West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura for deployment at booths during the May 30 civic elections.
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Gurucharan Mahato (65), a retired primary school teacher and a worker of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Kaliam village in West Midnapore District on M
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed Gurucharan Mahato (65), a retired primary school teacher and a worker of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) at Kaliam village in West Midnapore District on May 20, reported PTI. He was abducted on May 19.
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May - 19 
The breakaway faction of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants who were killed on May 19, identified as Bengbong alias Chandra Tokbi and Ananda Teron, according to Sentinel. Chandra Tokbi was reported as ‘sergeant ma
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The breakaway faction of the Karbi Longri North Cachar Hills Liberation Front (KLNLF) militants who were killed on May 19, identified as Bengbong alias Chandra Tokbi and Ananda Teron, according to Sentinel. Chandra Tokbi was reported as ‘sergeant major’ of KLNLF who had fled way from the surrendered group of the outfit. The report adds that Chandra Tokbi was a hardcore KLNLF leader who was involved with many anti social activities.
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May - 19 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres looted ammonium nitrate from a truck in a jungle near Dhamteri District on May 19.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres looted ammonium nitrate from a truck in a jungle near Dhamteri District on May 19.
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May - 19 
The next round of talks between the Centre and the NSCN-IM would be held in Nagaland, in the wake of the impasse arising due to NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s plan to visit Manipur, reports Telegraph. "Definitely the talks will be hel
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The next round of talks between the Centre and the NSCN-IM would be held in Nagaland, in the wake of the impasse arising due to NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s plan to visit Manipur, reports Telegraph. "Definitely the talks will be held either in Kohima or Viswema," a senior functionary of the NSCN-IM said. While Centre’s interlocutor for the Naga peace process, R.S. Pandey, and officials from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) would represent the Centre, Muivah along with senior functionaries of the NSCN-IM would attend the meet.
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May - 19 
The Police arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Pitovi, along with one Sebu Angami from Hotel Regency at Dimapur on May 19, in connection with the May 9 assault of Naga community leaders at Hotel Grandeur in Kohi
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The Police arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre, Pitovi, along with one Sebu Angami from Hotel Regency at Dimapur on May 19, in connection with the May 9 assault of Naga community leaders at Hotel Grandeur in Kohima.
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May - 19 
The Police teams from West Garo Hills and East Garo Hills along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel neutralised a camp of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) after an encounter inside the Durama hills range straddling both Eas
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The Police teams from West Garo Hills and East Garo Hills along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel neutralised a camp of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) after an encounter inside the Durama hills range straddling both East and West Garo Hills Districts on May 19, according to Shillong Times. While GNLA militants managed to escape into the forest, a heavy medium machine gun (MMG), a large quantity of its ammunition, one foreign made Uzi machine gun, several grenades, crude bombs, a computer laptop, a generator for power generation and a lamination machine, extortion notes and letter pads of the outfit were recovered from the camp. The report adds that both the ‘chairman’ of the outfit, Champion R. Sangma alias Pakchara and ‘commander-in-chief’ Sohan D. Shira were inside the camp prior to the encounter. This was the third camp of the GNLA and reportedly housed about 35 cadres. The previous two camps of the outfit at Nengmandalgre in East Garo Hills District were earlier abandoned by the militants.
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May - 19 
The pro-talks faction of the NDFB has expressed concern over the alleged harassment of some of its members by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by trying to implicate them in the October 30, 2008 blasts.
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The pro-talks faction of the NDFB has expressed concern over the alleged harassment of some of its members by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by trying to implicate them in the October 30, 2008 blasts.
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May - 19 
The Security Forces (SFs) on May 19 shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Abdullah Aniece alias Ans alias Faisal Hafiz and Abdullah Mohammad alias Abu Maaz, both belonging to Pakistan, in a day long gun-battle at village Joura
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The Security Forces (SFs) on May 19 shot dead two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants, identified as Abdullah Aniece alias Ans alias Faisal Hafiz and Abdullah Mohammad alias Abu Maaz, both belonging to Pakistan, in a day long gun-battle at village Joura under the jurisdiction of Gandoh Police Station in Doda District, reports Daily Excelsior. A Special Police Officer (SPO) who sustained injuries in the incident died later. Recoveries made from their possession include one AK-47 rifle, one AK-56 rifle, five AK magazines, one sophisticated wireless set, 48 AK rounds, one IED, two pouches and documents. They had fired a large quantity of ammunition and lobbed explosive devices during the encounter. Inspector General of Police (IGP, Jammu) Ashok Gupta said that the SFs launched an operation in upper reaches of Joura after developing a specific input about the presence of two Pakistani militants—Ans and Abu Maaz—who had escaped from dragnet of SFs several times in Doda. The encounter ensued when the militants, hiding inside a house, opened fire as the SFs asked them to come out and surrender. In the exchange of fire the two militants were killed. Ans was a ‘deputy divisional commander’ of LeT and was operating in Doda district for last nine years while Maaz was a ‘district commander’ of the outfit and was active in the district during last seven years. Presently, they were co-ordinating activities among left out militants of LeT and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit and were trying to strengthen their cadre with local recruitment. "For the first time in last two decades, Doda District has been cleared from Pakistani militants. Only two surviving foreign ultras in the district have been wiped out’’, IGP Gupta said. "Only 22 listed militants have been left in Doda District and all of them were locals. Entire District is today free from any Pakistani militant, who once ruled the roost in Doda’’, Senior Superintendent of Police (Doda) Parbhat Singh said.
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May - 19 
Three HM militants, including self-styled ‘divisional commander’ and ‘district commander’ were killed in an encounter with SFs in the Lassi Daban village of Rajpora in Pulwama District. The slain militants were identified as Latief Tedwa, self styled
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Three HM militants, including self-styled ‘divisional commander’ and ‘district commander’ were killed in an encounter with SFs in the Lassi Daban village of Rajpora in Pulwama District. The slain militants were identified as Latief Tedwa, self styled ‘divisional commander’ for South Kashmir and ‘district commander’ of Pulwama Mohammad Rafiq Bhat. Both the slain militants were locals and residents of nearby Keller area in Shopian District. The identity of the third militant was being ascertained and preliminary reports said he was also a resident of Keller area and was known as Farooq Ahmad Khanday. Two AK rifles, one pistol and some other arms and ammunition were recovered from the possession of the slain militants.
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May - 19 
Two ULFA cadres, identified as Rahul Gogoi and Nabjeet Vaishya, were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) troops from Jorhat. A 9-mm pistol was recovered from their possession besides other items.
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Two ULFA cadres, identified as Rahul Gogoi and Nabjeet Vaishya, were arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) troops from Jorhat. A 9-mm pistol was recovered from their possession besides other items.
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May - 19 
Unconfirmed reports also said that ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, who had been in Bangladesh for over 10 years, was handed over to Indian authorities in New Delhi on May 19.
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Unconfirmed reports also said that ULFA ‘general secretary’ Anup Chetia, who had been in Bangladesh for over 10 years, was handed over to Indian authorities in New Delhi on May 19.
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May - 19 
A Pakistani Army Major has been arrested in connection with the failed bomb plot on May 1 in New York’s Times Square, Daily Times quoting The Washington Post reported on May 19. The Washington Post said the extent of the Major’s alleged involvement r
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A Pakistani Army Major has been arrested in connection with the failed bomb plot on May 1 in New York’s Times Square, Daily Times quoting The Washington Post reported on May 19. The Washington Post said the extent of the Major’s alleged involvement remained unclear, but that unnamed law enforcement sources told the paper he had met Shahzad in Islamabad and had cell phone contact with him. According to the newspaper a second suspect being held by the Pakistani authorities acted as a liaison between Shahzad and the Pakistani Taliban – blamed by the US for being behind the attempted Times Square attack. Pakistani law enforcement sources told The Washington Post that Shahzad met the suspect three times in 2009 summer and at one meeting gave him an undisclosed sum of money for the attempted bombings.
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May - 19 
A trailer carrying goods for NATO forces in Afghanistan was set ablaze near Chaman in Qila Abdullah District. According to an official, the militants set the trailer on fire near Kozhak Top close to Chinna Morr area in Chaman. The vehicle was transpo
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A trailer carrying goods for NATO forces in Afghanistan was set ablaze near Chaman in Qila Abdullah District. According to an official, the militants set the trailer on fire near Kozhak Top close to Chinna Morr area in Chaman. The vehicle was transporting a military truck to Kandahar. No casualty was reported in the incident.
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May - 19 
At least 60 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants and four soldiers were killed in a clash between the Taliban (TTP) and Security Forces (SFs) during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Feder
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At least 60 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants and four soldiers were killed in a clash between the Taliban (TTP) and Security Forces (SFs) during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in Dabori area of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 19, according to Daily Times. Sources said more than 200 Taliban (TTP) militants attacked a security post in which four soldiers were killed and 20 injured. In the retaliatory action followed, SFs killed at least 60 Taliban (TTP) militants were killed and 70 others injured.
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May - 19 
Four suspected militants were killed and seven houses destroyed during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Amakhel village of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 19, according to The News. The slain militants were identified as Gul
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Four suspected militants were killed and seven houses destroyed during an encounter with the Security Forces (SFs) in Amakhel village of Tank District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 19, according to The News. The slain militants were identified as Gul Sarwar, Mashal Khan, Qari Saleem and Qari Ismail. SFs also destroyed seven houses of Mashal Khan, Gul Sarwar, Akbar, Maulvi Din Muhammad, Haider Khan, Mir Sultan and Ghaffar Khan for their links with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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May - 19 
Osama Khalid, son of former ISI official Squadron leader Khalid Khawaja, said that he will take legal action and register an FIR against Geo News anchor Hamid Mir over what he called "playing an instigative role in his father’s murder". Talking to th
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Osama Khalid, son of former ISI official Squadron leader Khalid Khawaja, said that he will take legal action and register an FIR against Geo News anchor Hamid Mir over what he called "playing an instigative role in his father’s murder". Talking to the BBC Urdu, Khalid said the unidentified Taliban in the audiotape was Usman Punjabi who used an alias of Muhammad Omar while talking to various journalists. "Hamid Mir instigated the militants to murder my father," he said, adding he would soon register a case against Mir for murdering his father.
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May - 19 
President Asif Ali Zardari said that militancy and terrorism are the common enemies of the United States and Pakistan and it is important that the existing robust cooperation between the two countries continues to fight the menace. He expressed these
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President Asif Ali Zardari said that militancy and terrorism are the common enemies of the United States and Pakistan and it is important that the existing robust cooperation between the two countries continues to fight the menace. He expressed these views during a meeting with a US delegation led by US National Security Adviser General James Jones at the Presidency in Islamabad. General Jones was accompanied by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Leon Panetta, US Ambassador Anne Patterson and other senior US officials. The Pakistani side was represented by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Kayani and Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir.
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May - 19 
Rasheed Rahman said that legal action must be initiated against Hamid Mir after the ISI and Government quarters confirmed the authenticity of the taped conversation between Mir and a Taliban militant. Talking to Business Plus, he said Hamid Mir is an
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Rasheed Rahman said that legal action must be initiated against Hamid Mir after the ISI and Government quarters confirmed the authenticity of the taped conversation between Mir and a Taliban militant. Talking to Business Plus, he said Hamid Mir is answerable in this regard. "The Daily Times initiated self-accountability in the media by publishing a transcript of the taped conversation between Mir and an unidentified Taliban militant," he said, adding that several people had contacted the Media Times Group with evidence against Mir. The audio clipping proved Hamid Mir’s links with the Taliban, Rasheed Rahman added.
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May - 19 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested six suspected militants and recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation in different parts of Bajaur Agency. According to sources, the search operation was carried out in Salarzai, Mohmand and Manro Zangal t
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested six suspected militants and recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation in different parts of Bajaur Agency. According to sources, the search operation was carried out in Salarzai, Mohmand and Manro Zangal tehsils (revenue unit) of the Bajaur Agency. The recovered arms and ammunition included rocket launchers and Kalashnikovs.
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May - 19 
SFs arrested a key TTP ‘commander’ Swat Khan, son of Zar Mohammad, from Lalakand area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in the Khyber Agency.
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SFs arrested a key TTP ‘commander’ Swat Khan, son of Zar Mohammad, from Lalakand area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in the Khyber Agency.
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May - 19 
Six security personnel were injured in a rocket-cum-bomb attack in Quetta of Balochistan on May 19, reports Daily Times. Sources said that a rocket fired from an undisclosed location hit a power pylon in Minah Ghundi area in the outskirts of Quetta,
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Six security personnel were injured in a rocket-cum-bomb attack in Quetta of Balochistan on May 19, reports Daily Times. Sources said that a rocket fired from an undisclosed location hit a power pylon in Minah Ghundi area in the outskirts of Quetta, damaging the tower partially. When Police, Frontier Corps and the Bomb Disposal Squad reached the area, a remote-controlled bomb planted in the area was detonated. Six officials were injured in the blast, including Station House Officer (SHO) Manzoor Tareen.
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May - 19 
The Canada’s weekly current affairs magazine, Maclean, quoting an unnamed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander on May 19 claimed that Faisal Shahzad, the confessed bomb plotter of Pakistani origin, had received terror training in one of the ‘jihad’ (Holy
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The Canada’s weekly current affairs magazine, Maclean, quoting an unnamed Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) commander on May 19 claimed that Faisal Shahzad, the confessed bomb plotter of Pakistani origin, had received terror training in one of the ‘jihad’ (Holy War) camps of the LeT in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). A report in Maclean cited an unnamed LeT commander as saying that Shahzad, during his visit to Pakistan in 2006, had visited the LeT’s main base of operations in Dulai, a village situated 25 kilometres away from Muzaffarabad, the capital of PoK. "He was an eager recruit. Very intelligent but also very intense, and driven to make his mark for the sake of Islam," the magazine quoted the LeT commander, as describing Shahzad. The LeT commander, however, denied any direct involvement of his outfit with New York bombing plot. "Shahzad came to us for training. He stayed with us for three months and we provided him with the basics. Then he went back to the U.S," the commander claimed. "After six months, we tried to contact him, but we received no response, not from emails or by telephone. We thought, well, okay, so maybe he’s had a change of heart. We have thousands of recruits who come to us for training. It doesn’t affect us if one of them is lost,’ the magazine quoted the militant leader, as saying. Recalling Shahzad’s attitude during his terror training, the LeT commander said one thing which was most noticeable in him was that he had a strong desire for glory. "He wanted to do something big, not just die an anonymous martyr alongside hundreds of other martyrs. He wanted something international. He wanted to be famous. For us, that was dangerous. We don’t want attention brought to us, and we were worried that Shahzad’s personal agenda would get him captured and bring the spotlight on us," the commander said.
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May - 19 
The Intelligence agencies, including the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), presented an investigation report to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on May 19 regarding an audiotape of the telephonic conversation between TV anchor Hamid Mir and an unid
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The Intelligence agencies, including the Inter Services Intelligence (ISI), presented an investigation report to Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on May 19 regarding an audiotape of the telephonic conversation between TV anchor Hamid Mir and an unidentified Taliban militant, reports Daily Times. The conversation between Hamid Mir and the Taliban militant is original and has been proved by the audiotape, the report said. Mir is currently working as Islamabad Executive Editor for Geo News channel. According to BBC Urdu, the Jang Group has set up an investigation committee and has announced the conducting of an impartial investigation in this regard.
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May - 19 
The jet fighters bombed Taliban (TTP) militant hideouts in Dabori area, killing five Taliban (TTP) militants and injuring several others. Three Taliban hideouts were also destroyed in the airstrikes.
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The jet fighters bombed Taliban (TTP) militant hideouts in Dabori area, killing five Taliban (TTP) militants and injuring several others. Three Taliban hideouts were also destroyed in the airstrikes.
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May - 19 
Two top national security lieutenants of US President Barrack Obama have arrived in Islamabad to accelerate United State’s “do more” mantra for Pakistan, reports Daily Times. The two officials will also deliver Obama’s message to the Pakistani Govern
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Two top national security lieutenants of US President Barrack Obama have arrived in Islamabad to accelerate United State’s “do more” mantra for Pakistan, reports Daily Times. The two officials will also deliver Obama’s message to the Pakistani Government to do away with its India-centric policies and concentrate more on the war on terror. US National Security Advisor General James Jones and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director Leon Panetta arrived in Islamabad to engage in meetings with high-ranking military and civilian leadership on May 19 (today), US embassy spokesman Richard Snelsire confirmed.
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May - 19 
Unidentified militants planted a remote-controlled bomb at Saryab Road near Moosa Colony in Quetta, which was detonated when a vehicle of the Frontier Corps (FC) passed by. However no one was injured in the attack.
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Unidentified militants planted a remote-controlled bomb at Saryab Road near Moosa Colony in Quetta, which was detonated when a vehicle of the Frontier Corps (FC) passed by. However no one was injured in the attack.
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May - 19 
13 fringe parties in the CA have concluded that hegemony of the three major parties – Unified CPN-Maoist, Nepali Congress and CPN-UML - is behind the current political deadlock and the failure to draft the new constitution on time.
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13 fringe parties in the CA have concluded that hegemony of the three major parties – Unified CPN-Maoist, Nepali Congress and CPN-UML - is behind the current political deadlock and the failure to draft the new constitution on time.
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May - 19 
566 combatants at the 1st People’s Liberation Army (PLA) division in Chulachuli received their salaries on individual basis for the first time. Distribution of salary had been stalled for four months owing to dispute between the Government and the Un
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566 combatants at the 1st People’s Liberation Army (PLA) division in Chulachuli received their salaries on individual basis for the first time. Distribution of salary had been stalled for four months owing to dispute between the Government and the Unified CPN-Maoist. The Maoist leadership had finally agreed on the Government proposal to give the salaries to individual combatants. The Government was suspecting misuse of the money. Earlier, the commanders of respective PLA cantonments would receive the salary on behalf of the combatants.
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May - 19 
Expressing grave differences with the Unified CPN-Maoist on Constituent Assembly (CA) term extension, the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) has pulled out of its alliance with the former. The MJF vice chair J. P. Gupta told reporters, "We have grave dif
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Expressing grave differences with the Unified CPN-Maoist on Constituent Assembly (CA) term extension, the Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) has pulled out of its alliance with the former. The MJF vice chair J. P. Gupta told reporters, "We have grave differences with the Maoists on their stance of not extending the CA term without the PM's [Prime Minster] resignation, but instead declare a constitution from the street. To say, the CA's term cannot be extended without the resignation of the PM, is not only an irresponsible expression, but also a grave conspiracy to push the country towards a crisis. The chances of our alliance with the Maoists is slim."
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May - 19 
Peace and Reconstruction Minister Rakam Chemjong on May 19 said that integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants is not going to start unless there is a political agreement on the number of those to be integrated, Nepal News reported. "An
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Peace and Reconstruction Minister Rakam Chemjong on May 19 said that integration and rehabilitation of the Maoist combatants is not going to start unless there is a political agreement on the number of those to be integrated, Nepal News reported. "An agreement should be reached on the number of those to be integrated and those to be rehabilitated. Integration cannot start unless the number is determined," Chemjong said. Describing the integration of combatants is the most important aspect of the peace process, he said the combatants should be asked, once the number is determined, to choose whether they want to join politics, be integrated or rehabilitated.
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May - 19 
Law Minister Shafique Ahmed said that investigation into the crimes against humanity during the country's Liberation War in 1971 was going on smoothly, although Abdul Matin, a senior investigator, has resigned from the office, reports Daily Star. He
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Law Minister Shafique Ahmed said that investigation into the crimes against humanity during the country's Liberation War in 1971 was going on smoothly, although Abdul Matin, a senior investigator, has resigned from the office, reports Daily Star. He also said that the Government will appoint more investigators and prosecutors if the existing investigators and prosecutors feel it is a necessity. The Law Minister further said that all forms of crimes against humanity in 1971, including the killing of intellectuals, would be tried in the international war crimes tribunal.
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May - 19 
Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered a shooter gun from three persons arrested at village Basirampur under Assassuni sub-District in Satkhira District on May 19, according to Daily Star. They were identified as Bakul (35), Abdur Ra
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Personnel of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) recovered a shooter gun from three persons arrested at village Basirampur under Assassuni sub-District in Satkhira District on May 19, according to Daily Star. They were identified as Bakul (35), Abdur Razzak (45) and Milton (25).
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May - 20 
A few such extortion notes received by businessmen in Guwahati are in possession of and the letters were signed by self styled ‘captain’ Apurba Baruah, who is now in charge of the central finance unit of the ULFA after the arrest of Finance Secretary
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A few such extortion notes received by businessmen in Guwahati are in possession of and the letters were signed by self styled ‘captain’ Apurba Baruah, who is now in charge of the central finance unit of the ULFA after the arrest of Finance Secretary Chitraban Hazarika. Sources further said that the ULFA is now controlling the extortion drive through its Central Council Headquarter (CCHQ), which is still operating from Bangladesh and most of the instructions to the cadres are routed through the CCHQ.
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May - 20 
A high alert was sounded by the Police in southern Gajapati, Kandhamal and Rayagada Districts on May 20 in the wake of a 12-hour bandh (shutdown) call given by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 21 (today) to protest Police actio
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A high alert was sounded by the Police in southern Gajapati, Kandhamal and Rayagada Districts on May 20 in the wake of a 12-hour bandh (shutdown) call given by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) on May 21 (today) to protest Police action in Kalinga Nagar in Jajpur District and Balitutha near the POSCO plant's proposed project site at Paradip in Jagatsinghpur District.
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May - 20 
A tea planter, who was abducted from Karimganj District by a breakaway Reang outfit on May 11, was released on May 20 from their hideout in neighbouring Hailakandi District, according to Telegraph. Police sources said Suman Biswas (24), the assistant
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A tea planter, who was abducted from Karimganj District by a breakaway Reang outfit on May 11, was released on May 20 from their hideout in neighbouring Hailakandi District, according to Telegraph. Police sources said Suman Biswas (24), the assistant manager of Dullavcherra tea estate in Karimganj, was set free at Betcherra in Katlicherra block, by the United Democratic Liberation Front-Barak (UDLF-B). It is a splinter group of the United Democratic Liberation Army (UDLA), whose leader, D. Reang, was arrested in 2009.
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May - 20 
Around 200 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the railway line with dynamites at Chintamani village between Dighwara and Pipra stations in West Champaran District on May 20 (today), causing derailment and burning of fo
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Around 200 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up the railway line with dynamites at Chintamani village between Dighwara and Pipra stations in West Champaran District on May 20 (today), causing derailment and burning of fourteen oil tankers of the goods train, reported PTI. The train was on way to Raxaul on the India-Nepal border from Muzaffarpur. Several posters and leaflets left by the Maoists were seized from the spot.
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May - 20 
Ashok Kumar, arms supplier to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by Police from Langdra area in Sonbhadra District on May 20. Over 50-kilograms of ammonium nitrate, 25 detonators and 25 gelatin rods were seized from Kumar.
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Ashok Kumar, arms supplier to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), was arrested by Police from Langdra area in Sonbhadra District on May 20. Over 50-kilograms of ammonium nitrate, 25 detonators and 25 gelatin rods were seized from Kumar.
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May - 20 
Attorney General G. E. Vahanvati has given a clear opinion suggesting that the Fifth Scheduled areas identified by the Constitution, which in six out of nine States are Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) hotbeds, could be administered directly through gover
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Attorney General G. E. Vahanvati has given a clear opinion suggesting that the Fifth Scheduled areas identified by the Constitution, which in six out of nine States are Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) hotbeds, could be administered directly through governors and in doing so they were not bound by the advice of the State Governments, reported Times of India. With this opinion, the Centre can formulate strategies without falling foul of the generally perceived notion that governors act only on the advice of the state government to fight Naxalism as well as bring meaningful development in areas which have been neglected for years. President had asked the Centre to seek an authoritative legal opinion as to whether governors could play a pro-active role in exercising constitutionally mandated discretionary powers in the administration of the Fifth Schedule areas without being bound by the advice of state Governments.
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May - 20 
Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a Government building and a mobile communication tower at Chandrapur in Rayagada District in the night of May 20, reports The Hindu. It was their effort to show up their presence duri
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Cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) blew up a Government building and a mobile communication tower at Chandrapur in Rayagada District in the night of May 20, reports The Hindu. It was their effort to show up their presence during their bandh (shut down) call in Rayagada, Gajapati and Kandhamal Districts on May 21 to oppose ‘Operation Green Hunt'. Maoists and their supporters put up road blockade at different places to enforce their bandh call.
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May - 20 
Dismissing reports on the arrest of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua in Bangladesh, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai said the Government has no information about it. “There is no information regarding Barua’s ar
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Dismissing reports on the arrest of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Barua in Bangladesh, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai said the Government has no information about it. “There is no information regarding Barua’s arrest.” Pillai said. Senior intelligence and Police officials also dismissed the reports as a rumour.
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May - 20 
Jai Prakash Dubey, a senior CPI-Maoist functionary in Jharkhand was arrested from a village near Phillaur in Jalandhar District.
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Jai Prakash Dubey, a senior CPI-Maoist functionary in Jharkhand was arrested from a village near Phillaur in Jalandhar District.
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May - 20 
Maharashtra State Home Minister R. R. Patil on May 20 claimed that the Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) movement is being funded by a section of the cash-rich mining industry, reported Times of India. Talking to the media in Mumbai the minister suggested
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Maharashtra State Home Minister R. R. Patil on May 20 claimed that the Naxal (Left Wing Extremist) movement is being funded by a section of the cash-rich mining industry, reported Times of India. Talking to the media in Mumbai the minister suggested that the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) should find out details like the source of funding of these companies doing work in Naxal-hit areas.
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May - 20 
Manipur Government will bring in more essential items to the State through air and land, in anticipation that the ongoing economic blockade along the two main supply routes to Manipur would not be called off immediately.
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Manipur Government will bring in more essential items to the State through air and land, in anticipation that the ongoing economic blockade along the two main supply routes to Manipur would not be called off immediately.
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May - 20 
Naga Hoho delegation met NSCN-K leaders at the Khehoi designated under Niuland sub-division of Dimapur District camp on May 20.
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Naga Hoho delegation met NSCN-K leaders at the Khehoi designated under Niuland sub-division of Dimapur District camp on May 20.
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May - 20 
Nearly 100 Village Defence Committees (VDCs) have been activated right from Akhnoor to Lakhanpur along the International Border (IB) in Jammu sector, Police sources told Daily Excelsior. While 28 VDCs have been set up in R. S. Pura, 10 others have be
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Nearly 100 Village Defence Committees (VDCs) have been activated right from Akhnoor to Lakhanpur along the International Border (IB) in Jammu sector, Police sources told Daily Excelsior. While 28 VDCs have been set up in R. S. Pura, 10 others have been formed in Arnia, 7 in Bishnah, one in Miran Sahib, 15 in Hiranagar, 18 in Samba sector and rest in Akhnoor, Kanachak, Domana and Rajbagh etc. The VDCs have been equipped with weapons and WLL phones and given specialized training to deal with the militants by the Police. Sources said the newly created as well as re-activated VDCs have been given a fresh training in handling of arms and fighting with the militants. The VDCs along Punjab-Kathua border have also been activated.
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May - 20 
Passengers were harassed by women protestors at Imphal-Ukhrul bus terminus in a counter blockade which started since May 8, in retaliation to the blockade of all the Manipur bound laden trucks by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF).
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Passengers were harassed by women protestors at Imphal-Ukhrul bus terminus in a counter blockade which started since May 8, in retaliation to the blockade of all the Manipur bound laden trucks by the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF).
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May - 20 
Security sources said that the ULFA has started a massive drive to extort money to boost its coffers and a number of persons including businessmen received extortion notes, reports Assam Tribune. Most of the extortion notes were sent by post and not
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Security sources said that the ULFA has started a massive drive to extort money to boost its coffers and a number of persons including businessmen received extortion notes, reports Assam Tribune. Most of the extortion notes were sent by post and not delivered by anyone personally as was the case earlier. According to information available with the security agencies, some of the persons, who received such extortion notes, also received phone calls from persons identifying themselves as leaders of the militant outfit and apparently on most occasions, the militant outfit is ready to negotiate the amount demanded. However, no one is very sure whether anyone was paying up and if someone really paid, where the exchange of money took place.
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May - 20 
Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was killed by the Security Force during an encounter in the Ambari area under Datigiri Police outpost in Chirang District bordering Bhutan on May 20.
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Suspected National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was killed by the Security Force during an encounter in the Ambari area under Datigiri Police outpost in Chirang District bordering Bhutan on May 20.
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May - 20 
Ten cadres of the CPI-Maoist were arrested while planning to lay land mines at various places in the forest of Narayanpur District by a joint team of the District Police force, STF and Koya Commandos on May 20, reported PTI. Five detonators, 400 mete
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Ten cadres of the CPI-Maoist were arrested while planning to lay land mines at various places in the forest of Narayanpur District by a joint team of the District Police force, STF and Koya Commandos on May 20, reported PTI. Five detonators, 400 meter long electricity wire and battery etc. was recovered from them.
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May - 20 
The 12-hour bandh (general shut down) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), in protest against the May 14 killing of villagers at Langpih along Assam-Meghalaya border, affected normalcy in capital Shillong and other Districts
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The 12-hour bandh (general shut down) called by the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC), in protest against the May 14 killing of villagers at Langpih along Assam-Meghalaya border, affected normalcy in capital Shillong and other Districts of the State on May 20.
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May - 20 
The authorities on May 20 imposed night curfew for two months within one kilometre area of the IB in Jammu District to prevent smuggling of weapons and subversive/anti-national activities from across the border.
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The authorities on May 20 imposed night curfew for two months within one kilometre area of the IB in Jammu District to prevent smuggling of weapons and subversive/anti-national activities from across the border.
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May - 20 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) denied its involvement in the May 18 bomb explosion under a bridge along the stretch of the Imphal-Mao section of the National Highway-39 in Senapati District.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) denied its involvement in the May 18 bomb explosion under a bridge along the stretch of the Imphal-Mao section of the National Highway-39 in Senapati District.
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May - 20 
A local resident, identified as Asif, was shot dead in Dera Murad Jamali in Nasirabad District.
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A local resident, identified as Asif, was shot dead in Dera Murad Jamali in Nasirabad District.
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May - 20 
A spokesman for Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai, Waheed Omar said the Government did not send any official representatives. Karzai plans his own national conference in the last week of May to discuss peace overtures to the insurgents. “We do not h
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A spokesman for Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai, Waheed Omar said the Government did not send any official representatives. Karzai plans his own national conference in the last week of May to discuss peace overtures to the insurgents. “We do not have any representation and we do not think it will be very helpful for the peace process in Afghanistan,” Waheed Omar said.
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May - 20 
At least 24 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and 29 others injured when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets bombed different parts of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 20 in the on g
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At least 24 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and 29 others injured when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets bombed different parts of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 20 in the on going Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) according to Daily Times. Sources said the fighter jets bombed the Sam Dara, Dabori, Mullah Khel Kaley and Hassanzai areas of the Upper Orakzai Agency. Three hideouts and vehicles belonging to militants were also destroyed in the operation.
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May - 20 
In the same District, unidentified assailants stormed into the house of Mohammad Barani, and opened fire killing him and his three-year-old daughter, on the spot, and injuring three other family members in Goth Bahadur Shah town.
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In the same District, unidentified assailants stormed into the house of Mohammad Barani, and opened fire killing him and his three-year-old daughter, on the spot, and injuring three other family members in Goth Bahadur Shah town.
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May - 20 
Police detained at least four persons suspected of links with Faisal Shehzad, the Pakistani-American arrested over the New York bombing bid. One of the four was connected with the catering company, a Government official said.
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Police detained at least four persons suspected of links with Faisal Shehzad, the Pakistani-American arrested over the New York bombing bid. One of the four was connected with the catering company, a Government official said.
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May - 20 
Quoting a private television channel reported on May 20 that Osama Khalid, the son of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officer Squadron Leader Khalid Khawaja, has claimed that the Asian Tigers have indirectly threatened to do the same to him
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Quoting a private television channel reported on May 20 that Osama Khalid, the son of former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) officer Squadron Leader Khalid Khawaja, has claimed that the Asian Tigers have indirectly threatened to do the same to him as they did to his father if any action is taken against Hamid Mir. According to the channel, a foreign reporter contacted Osama who informed him that he had received a mail from the militants, in which they were threatening Osama with a similar fate to that of his father if any action was taken against the talk show host.
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May - 20 
The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) Amir (chief) for FATA and former member National Assembly, Maulana Merajuddin Qureshi, was shot dead in the precinct of the Gomal Bazaar Police Station in Tank of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 20, according to The
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The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl’s (JUI-F) Amir (chief) for FATA and former member National Assembly, Maulana Merajuddin Qureshi, was shot dead in the precinct of the Gomal Bazaar Police Station in Tank of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 20, according to The News. Police said Maulana Merajuddin and his father Maulana Sirajuddin were on their way home from a mosque after offering the Fajr (morning) prayers when unidentified assailants opened fire at them, causing head injuries to Merajuddin. He succumbed to his injuries while being shifted to a hospital. Maulana Merajuddin gained fame at the end of 2004 when he started mediation between the authorities and the local Taliban. In 2005 and onward, he played a key role in the Sararogha accord between the militants and the authorities.
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May - 20 
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Deputy Assistant Secretary General Robert Simmons said in Islamabad on May 20 that it is up to Pakistan to decide when to move against the Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) in North Waziristan, re
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Deputy Assistant Secretary General Robert Simmons said in Islamabad on May 20 that it is up to Pakistan to decide when to move against the Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) in North Waziristan, reports Daily Times. He said North Waziristan is the biggest area of concern for NATO, especially at a time when coalition forces are engaged in a fresh offensive against the Taliban in Afghanistan, but NATO appreciates and is satisfied with the “relatively good cooperation” by Pakistan in the war on terrorism. “Overall we are satisfied and welcome the steps that Pakistan has taken against terrorist networks,” Simmons said. North Waziristan is proving out to be one of the latest in the “do-more list” of the US administration these days. A Pakistan Army official, while referring to over-stretching and exhaustion of its troops, had made it clear to the demanding US visitors that a hasty push into the North Waziristan Agency would prove counter-productive.
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May - 20 
The process to expel families of absconding Taliban (TTP) started in Swat after the deadline given to the on-the-run Taliban expired on May 20. 25 families of the Taliban (TTP) in hiding were expelled from Malakand division. Nipki Khel Qaumi Jirga (c
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The process to expel families of absconding Taliban (TTP) started in Swat after the deadline given to the on-the-run Taliban expired on May 20. 25 families of the Taliban (TTP) in hiding were expelled from Malakand division. Nipki Khel Qaumi Jirga (community council) had asked the militants to surrender by May 20, which resulted in the surrender of 115 absconding militants. However, the families of the Taliban who did not surrender were asked to leave Malakand division in vehicles provided by the local administration. The expelled families will be housed in camps outside Malakand, a member of the Nipki Khel jirga said. Three families from Ningolai, seven each from Bara Bandai and Koza Bandai, and one each from Deharai, Damghar, Kanju, Hazara, Deolai, Seranai, Kabal Khas and Sogay areas were expelled.
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May - 20 
The representatives of the Taliban and the Afghanistan Government are holding talks in the Maldives, officials said on May 20, reports Daily Times. Maldives Government spokesman Mohamed Zuhair said 15 representatives of the Afghan Government and seve
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The representatives of the Taliban and the Afghanistan Government are holding talks in the Maldives, officials said on May 20, reports Daily Times. Maldives Government spokesman Mohamed Zuhair said 15 representatives of the Afghan Government and seven Taliban militants met and would meet again over the weekend. However, officials in Kabul said they did not believe any active members of the Taliban were present although some former members of the movement were. Instead, the meeting included members of Hizb-e-Islami, a Taliban-allied insurgent group led by former Prime Minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, which sent a delegation to Kabul in March to discuss peace with President Hamid Karzai’s Government. Humayun Jareir, a prominent member of Hizb-e-Islami and Hekmatyar’s son-in-law, said that he organised the Maldives meeting to bring together people who are influential in both the Afghan Government and insurgent groups to try to come up with ideas for a peaceful resolution in the country.
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May - 20 
Unidentified assailants barged into the house of a Police officer, Mureed Hussein, in Shaheed Murad Colony in Dera Allah Yar in Jaffarabad District of Balochistan and shot dead two of his daughters, and injured his son on May 20.
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Unidentified assailants barged into the house of a Police officer, Mureed Hussein, in Shaheed Murad Colony in Dera Allah Yar in Jaffarabad District of Balochistan and shot dead two of his daughters, and injured his son on May 20.
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May - 20 
Hundreds of Unified CPN-Maoist activists including five state committee members defected from the party to form their own party, Communist Party of Nepal- Revolutionary (CPN-Revolutionary), reports Kantipuronline. A team of Maoist activists under the
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Hundreds of Unified CPN-Maoist activists including five state committee members defected from the party to form their own party, Communist Party of Nepal- Revolutionary (CPN-Revolutionary), reports Kantipuronline. A team of Maoist activists under the leadership of district committee member and youth leader Srichan Mukhaya announced their exit from the party amid a press conference in Janakpur. Hundreds of Maoist activists including Mithila Madhes State Committee members Pratikshya Tiwari, Bihari Raya, Subaran Yadav and Kameshwor Yadav have defected from the party. The defectors announced their departure from the party saying that individualism has prevailed on the Maoist leaders and that the party has nurtured centralism and ethnocentrism. The Mukhiya-led splinter faction announced the formation of a new party by merging with Pramodkumar Ran Yadav-led CPN-Revolutionary.
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May - 20 
Janardhan Sharma aka Prabhakar, a senior leader of Unified CPN-Maoist warned that if the Constituent Assembly (CA)'s term is not extended after forging political consensus by May 28, then parallel Governments will be formed by various groups and comm
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Janardhan Sharma aka Prabhakar, a senior leader of Unified CPN-Maoist warned that if the Constituent Assembly (CA)'s term is not extended after forging political consensus by May 28, then parallel Governments will be formed by various groups and communities. He, however, didn't clarify as to whether those parallel governments will be of the autonomous
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May - 20 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on May 20 clarified that his party is not going to declare what it calls the people's constitution from the streets on May 29 if the Constituent As
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on May 20 clarified that his party is not going to declare what it calls the people's constitution from the streets on May 29 if the Constituent Assembly gets dissolved, reports Nepal News. Speaking to reporters in Dhulikhel, Prachanda described the media reports that said party is preparing to declare a 'people's constitution' from the streets as 'unfounded', adding that the party will only publicise the draft of the constitution it has prepared. He said that integration and rehabilitation of Maoist combatants has been the main issue of contention between the ruling coalition and his party.
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May - 20 
Army troops and the Police operating in Puthukkudiyirippu and Wellamullivaikkal areas also recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 17 RPGs, 15 60-mm mortar bombs, one claymore mine weighing about 1.5 kilograms, 58 rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition,
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Army troops and the Police operating in Puthukkudiyirippu and Wellamullivaikkal areas also recovered one T-56 weapon, one T-56 magazine, 17 RPGs, 15 60-mm mortar bombs, one claymore mine weighing about 1.5 kilograms, 58 rounds of 12.7 mm ammunition, 500 rounds of 7.62 x 54-mm ammunition, 770 rounds of T-56 mm ammunition, one 12.7 mm ammunition link with 45 ammunition, parts of silencer gun, one CS gas and one I-com radio communication set on the same day.
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May - 20 
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse, said that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathisers outside the country were trying to revive the Tamil separatist movement, reports SBS Australia. "The Security Forces, Police and intelligence servic
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Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapakse, said that Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) sympathisers outside the country were trying to revive the Tamil separatist movement, reports SBS Australia. "The Security Forces, Police and intelligence services must take certain steps to ensure that terrorism does not raise its head again in this country," he said. "Our intelligence networks have to be developed and intelligence gathering enhanced," said Defence Secretary. He said the navy must also strengthen its coastal patrols to ensure weapons were not smuggled in by sea. Gotabhaya also said that although the LTTE had not carried out any attacks since the outfit’s leadership was wiped out in May 2009, the pro-rebel lobby abroad was still active. "The motive of these international groups remains the same as that of the LTTE," he said in a statement marking the first anniversary of the crushing of the guerrillas after 37 years of violence.
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May - 20 
De-mining groups also recovered 167 anti-personnel mines, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), two hand grenades, one 60-mm mortar bomb, 57 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three Unexploded Ordinances (UXOs) from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Malwarayankad
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De-mining groups also recovered 167 anti-personnel mines, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), two hand grenades, one 60-mm mortar bomb, 57 rounds of T-56 ammunition, three Unexploded Ordinances (UXOs) from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Malwarayankaddaladampan, Kovilpuliyankulan, Tachchanamaruthmadu, Narikkulam and Adampan areas on the same day.
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May - 20 
In the meantime, demining groups recovered four anti-personnel mines from Adampan and Akkarayankulam areas.
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In the meantime, demining groups recovered four anti-personnel mines from Adampan and Akkarayankulam areas.
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May - 20 
Troops during search and clear operations in Asikulam, Navatikulam, Chiraddikulam, Iranamadu, Murusuoddai and Ampakamam areas of Wanni recovered 22 anti-personnel mines, one 60-mm mortar bomb, 18 T-56 magazines, 29 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) li
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Troops during search and clear operations in Asikulam, Navatikulam, Chiraddikulam, Iranamadu, Murusuoddai and Ampakamam areas of Wanni recovered 22 anti-personnel mines, one 60-mm mortar bomb, 18 T-56 magazines, 29 Multi Purpose Machine Gun (MPMG) links, eight claymore mines, 34 hand grenades, two T-56 weapons, 1000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 2500 rounds of MPMG ammunition, two maps, one Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) made military pack, four plastic water bottles and one oil bottle on May 20, according to Sri Lanka Army report .
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May - 20 
Troops during search and clear operations in Puthukkudiyirippu, Iranamadu, Alankulam, Nallur, Kilinochchi and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni recovered 50 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one .22 rifle, one 12 bore rifle, 16 Rocket Propeller Grenades (R
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Troops during search and clear operations in Puthukkudiyirippu, Iranamadu, Alankulam, Nallur, Kilinochchi and Wellamullivaikkal areas of Wanni recovered 50 kilograms of C-4 explosives, one .22 rifle, one 12 bore rifle, 16 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), 130 electric detonators, 5000 rounds of T-56 ammunition, 13 anti personnel mines, one 60-mm mortar bomb, one 81-mm mortar bomb and two hand grenades on May 19, according to Sri Lanka Army report
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May - 20 
The representatives of the Taliban and the Afghanistan Government are holding talks in the Maldives, officials said on May 20, reports Daily Times. Maldives Government spokesman Mohamed Zuhair said 15 representatives of the Afghan Government and seve
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The representatives of the Taliban and the Afghanistan Government are holding talks in the Maldives, officials said on May 20, reports Daily Times. Maldives Government spokesman Mohamed Zuhair said 15 representatives of the Afghan Government and seven Taliban militants met and would meet again over the weekend. However, officials in Kabul said they did not believe any active members of the Taliban were present although some former members of the movement were. Instead, the meeting included members of Hizb-e-Islami, a Taliban-allied insurgent group led by former Prime Minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, which sent a delegation to Kabul in March to discuss peace with President Hamid Karzai’s Government. Humayun Jareir, a prominent member of Hizb-e-Islami and Hekmatyar’s son-in-law, said that he organised the Maldives meeting to bring together people who are influential in both the Afghan Government and insurgent groups to try to come up with ideas for a peaceful resolution in the country.
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May - 20 
The representatives of the Taliban and the Afghanistan Government are holding talks in the Maldives, officials said on May 20, reports Daily Times. Maldives Government spokesman Mohamed Zuhair said 15 representatives of the Afghan Government and seve
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The representatives of the Taliban and the Afghanistan Government are holding talks in the Maldives, officials said on May 20, reports Daily Times. Maldives Government spokesman Mohamed Zuhair said 15 representatives of the Afghan Government and seven Taliban militants met and would meet again over the weekend. However, officials in Kabul said they did not believe any active members of the Taliban were present although some former members of the movement were. Instead, the meeting included members of Hizb-e-Islami, a Taliban-allied insurgent group led by former Prime Minister Gulbuddin Hekmatyar, which sent a delegation to Kabul in March to discuss peace with President Hamid Karzai’s Government. Humayun Jareir, a prominent member of Hizb-e-Islami and Hekmatyar’s son-in-law, said that he organised the Maldives meeting to bring together people who are influential in both the Afghan Government and insurgent groups to try to come up with ideas for a peaceful resolution in the country.
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May - 21 
A local court on May 21 extended the Police remand of Lokesh Sharma, arrested in connection with the October 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast, till June 1, reports Times of India. In addition, the court sent two other accused in the case to judicial custody.
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A local court on May 21 extended the Police remand of Lokesh Sharma, arrested in connection with the October 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast, till June 1, reports Times of India. In addition, the court sent two other accused in the case to judicial custody. The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court here extended the police remand of Sharma by 10 days, and sent Devender Gupta and Chandra Shekhar Leve to judicial custody.
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May - 21 
A number of posters asking people to raise voice against ‘Operation Green Hunt’ (anti Left Wing Extremists operation) appeared in more than a dozen towns in Malwa region of the State recently, reported DNA on May 21.
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A number of posters asking people to raise voice against ‘Operation Green Hunt’ (anti Left Wing Extremists operation) appeared in more than a dozen towns in Malwa region of the State recently, reported DNA on May 21.
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May - 21 
A surrendered Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, Umar Farooque (30), was arrested by the SFs from Lalkura village in Dhubri District on the same day, reported Telegraph. He was acting as a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (N
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A surrendered Muslim United Liberation Tigers of Assam (MULTA) cadre, Umar Farooque (30), was arrested by the SFs from Lalkura village in Dhubri District on the same day, reported Telegraph. He was acting as a National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) linkman.
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May - 21 
A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Raju Sarkar (45), was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Salbari in Kokrajhar District on May 21, reports Telegraph. A pistol, four rounds of ammunition and several extortion notes were recove
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A United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) linkman, Raju Sarkar (45), was arrested by the Security Forces (SFs) from Salbari in Kokrajhar District on May 21, reports Telegraph. A pistol, four rounds of ammunition and several extortion notes were recovered from his possession.
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May - 21 
Death toll increased to five in May 21 killings by the Maoists at Ramban village in Sheohar District, reported Times of India. While Siya Ram Rai (55), Bhagwan Rai (50), Bhola Rai (21) and Manohar Thakur (20) were shot dead, 25-year-old Visheshwar Th
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Death toll increased to five in May 21 killings by the Maoists at Ramban village in Sheohar District, reported Times of India. While Siya Ram Rai (55), Bhagwan Rai (50), Bhola Rai (21) and Manohar Thakur (20) were shot dead, 25-year-old Visheshwar Thakur's throat was slit. Another villager, Subodh Kumar Rao, was injured,
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May - 21 
DNA reported that according to a joint report by the Intelligence Bureau and West Bengal intelligence, CPI-Maoist has set up an eight-member special coordination committee to improve coordination between different units in Maoist affected States. Lal
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DNA reported that according to a joint report by the Intelligence Bureau and West Bengal intelligence, CPI-Maoist has set up an eight-member special coordination committee to improve coordination between different units in Maoist affected States. Lalgarh in West Midnapore District would house the headquarters of this Maoist committee. According to the report, the eight representatives in the new committee are Papa Rao and Gopal from Dantewada-Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Arjun and Bihari from Gurbandha, Sukhdev and Uday from Malkangiri-Koraput (Orissa) and Kanchan and Shahebda from Junglemahal. While Shahebda is a CPI-Maoist politburo member, Kanchan is a state secretary in West Bengal. The report added that all eight Maoists are currently hiding in the Belpahari region of West Midnapore District.
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May - 21 
Maharashtra State Home Minister R. R. Patil on May 21 said that the Union Government has sanctioned INR 3.7 billion for roads in Gondia and Gadchiroli Districts, following the State Government request for special assistance for infrastructure in the
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Maharashtra State Home Minister R. R. Patil on May 21 said that the Union Government has sanctioned INR 3.7 billion for roads in Gondia and Gadchiroli Districts, following the State Government request for special assistance for infrastructure in the Naxal (Left Wing Extremism) affected Districts, reported Indian Express. Gadchiroli got INR 3.03 billion for 32 major road works (313 kilometres). Six major roads in Gondia got the rest. Patil also said that the Police recruitment drive in Gadchiroli and Gondia had received a tremendous response, with around 30,000 applying for 8,000 vacancies advertised. Of the candidates, 18,000 were from Gadchiroli.
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May - 21 
Over 200 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) laid a siege on Ramban village and killed four villagers in Sheohar District in the midnight of May 21.
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Over 200 cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) laid a siege on Ramban village and killed four villagers in Sheohar District in the midnight of May 21.
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May - 21 
Police arrested Bablu Kumar Rai and Pintu Kumar for supplying arms to the Maoists and seized 40 quintals Ammonium Nitrate, packed in 80 sacks, and 300 detonators from Amartalab hill area of Rohtas District on May 21
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Police arrested Bablu Kumar Rai and Pintu Kumar for supplying arms to the Maoists and seized 40 quintals Ammonium Nitrate, packed in 80 sacks, and 300 detonators from Amartalab hill area of Rohtas District on May 21
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May - 21 
Rammohan committee, appointed to look into the April 6 massacre of 76 troopers at Chintalnar in Dantewada, has fixed the responsibility on two senior officers of the Police and CRPF for lapses leading to the tragedy, reported Daily Pioneer on May 21.
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Rammohan committee, appointed to look into the April 6 massacre of 76 troopers at Chintalnar in Dantewada, has fixed the responsibility on two senior officers of the Police and CRPF for lapses leading to the tragedy, reported Daily Pioneer on May 21. In its report submitted to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the committee has fixed accountability on Dantewada Superintendent of Police Amreesh Mishra and local CRPF Deputy Inspector General Nalini Prabhat for sending the troopers on the operation without going into security concerns.
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May - 21 
Security Forces on May 21 neutralised a militant hideout at Sildhar in the Mahore tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District and recovered ammunition and explosives, Police said, according to PTI. The recoveries from the hideout included 12 kilograms of
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Security Forces on May 21 neutralised a militant hideout at Sildhar in the Mahore tehsil (revenue unit) of Reasi District and recovered ammunition and explosives, Police said, according to PTI. The recoveries from the hideout included 12 kilograms of RDX, four hand grenades, 80 rounds of AK ammunition and one PIKA rifle.
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May - 21 
SFs operating in Kharupetia in Darrang District neutralised a major narcotics racket in the area and recovered 85 kilogrammes of contraband ganja (marijuana) on an unspecified date. Based on specific intelligence the Army team established a mobile
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SFs operating in Kharupetia in Darrang District neutralised a major narcotics racket in the area and recovered 85 kilogrammes of contraband ganja (marijuana) on an unspecified date. Based on specific intelligence the Army team established a mobile check post at Kharupetia and arrested two persons, along with 15 kilogrammes of ganja in their possession. The two drug traffickers were identified as Jyotirishi Das of Rowta in Udalguri District and Biswananda Das of Baihata Chariali in Kamrup (Rural) District. Subsequently, the smugglers confessed to be operating in the illegal business for one Manik Boro of Rowta who had been operating the racket. Later, with the raid in Manik’s house the Army recovered additional 70 kilogramme of marijuana on the same day. However, Manik Boro managed to escape. Further, inquiry revealed that the money from this illegal drug trade was being used to fund the anti-talks faction of the NDFB operating in Udalguri District.
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May - 21 
Some Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugraha) leaders were taken into custody for inciting small farmers and agriculture workers against the State. Pramod Mishra, a CPI-Maoist central committee member, has held more than a dozen meetings in Punjab to mobilise
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Some Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugraha) leaders were taken into custody for inciting small farmers and agriculture workers against the State. Pramod Mishra, a CPI-Maoist central committee member, has held more than a dozen meetings in Punjab to mobilise support among workers from Bihar and Jharkhand engaged in the state’s industrial sector.
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May - 21 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot a few rounds bullets at the Chandrapur Police Station in Rayagada District In the night of May 21, reports The Hindu. The Security Personnel present in the Police Station hit back with r
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) shot a few rounds bullets at the Chandrapur Police Station in Rayagada District In the night of May 21, reports The Hindu. The Security Personnel present in the Police Station hit back with retaliatory fire. However, the Maoists managed to escape. Police sources said that it was the cadres of the Basadara Divisional Committee of the Maoists are suspected to be involved in these acts.
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May - 21 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Ashwani, who heads a students’ body, was arrested in Sangrur on an unspecified date in the last week.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Ashwani, who heads a students’ body, was arrested in Sangrur on an unspecified date in the last week.
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May - 21 
The quantity of arms and ammunition seized from militants and their hideouts in the State since eruption of militancy in 1990 is more than enough to raise 42 new battalions of Security Forces, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Security Forces including A
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The quantity of arms and ammunition seized from militants and their hideouts in the State since eruption of militancy in 1990 is more than enough to raise 42 new battalions of Security Forces, reports Daily Excelsior. "The Security Forces including Army, Police, CRPF [Central Reserve Police Force] and BSF [Border Security Force] have seized more than 30,000 AK rifles from the militants and militant hideouts in the State over the past 20 years when militancy began here," said authoritative sources. They said over 12,000 pistols were also seized by the security forces during the anti-insurgency operations in the State. "The quantity of arms and ammunition that the security forces have recovered from the militants and their hideouts across the State is good enough to arm 42 battalions of security forces," an unnamed senior intelligence official said. He said many countries in the world had lesser arms, ammunition and explosives to defend their country. "Many countries even do not have armies and many countries do not arm their police personnel," he added. More than 50,000 grenades of various makes and types have also been seized since the turmoil gripped the State in 1990. "The security forces have also recovered tonnes of other explosives like RDX. If the militants had been able to use all the explosive material provided to them by their masters across the Line of Control (LoC), the devastation in the State would have been far more than what we have witnessed," he further added.
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May - 21 
The repatriation of Bru refuges began when 140 families from Naisingpara and Asahapra refugee camps of North District in Tripura returned to Mizoram on May 21.
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The repatriation of Bru refuges began when 140 families from Naisingpara and Asahapra refugee camps of North District in Tripura returned to Mizoram on May 21.
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May - 21 
The Union Ministry for Information Technology (IT) and Communications has decided to install 10,000 new mobile phone towers to strengthen the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) communication system in the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, ma
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The Union Ministry for Information Technology (IT) and Communications has decided to install 10,000 new mobile phone towers to strengthen the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited’s (BSNL) communication system in the country, including Jammu and Kashmir, mainly in the areas affected by militancy and Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism), reports Daily Excelsior. Union Minister of State for IT & Communication Sachin Pilot said, "We are strengthening mobile network in all States hit by militancy and Naxalism as this will equip the security personnel with better communication system. They will be well prepared to take on the threat of militancy and Naxalites.’’ He added that the BSNL proposed to install 10,000 new mobile towers in specific areas affected by militancy and Naxalism. The areas are being identified by the BSNL authorities and work on installation of new towers would start soon, he said and asserted that new towers would strengthen Security Forces network and will prepare them better to take on the threat of militants and Naxalites.
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May - 21 
Three dead bodies of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) activists, suspected to have been killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were found from Sarenga area in Bankura District on May 21, reported PTI.
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Three dead bodies of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) activists, suspected to have been killed by cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), were found from Sarenga area in Bankura District on May 21, reported PTI. However, CPI-M leaders have put the blame on the Maoist-backed People's Committee against Police Atrocities (PCPA). One party activist is still missing, Police added.
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May - 21 
Two “spy pigeons” were caught in the past 24 hours in Katra town of Reasi District and Khour area of Akhnoor in Jammu District, reported Daily Excelsior. On May 21, a pigeon with a paper slip and a mobile number tied to its leg was picked up by Lucky
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Two “spy pigeons” were caught in the past 24 hours in Katra town of Reasi District and Khour area of Akhnoor in Jammu District, reported Daily Excelsior. On May 21, a pigeon with a paper slip and a mobile number tied to its leg was picked up by Lucky, a resident of Khour, from the rooftop of his home. Police personnel caught the bird later. Earlier in the evening of May 20, Katra Police had picked up a pigeon from the roof of a hotel in town with the code names of two suspected terrorists and telephone numbers stamped on its tail. Police sources say the bird, taken for decoding had the names “Raja Muslim Shehzad” and “Haji Sarwar”, both suspected to be terrorists, stamped on its tail along with the phone numbers “03456694817” and “03003371014”. The white plumed bird was painted pink and green.
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May - 21 
Two cadres belonging to Lanheiba group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Napet Pali area of Kongkham of Imphal West District on May 21, rep
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Two cadres belonging to Lanheiba group of the Military Council faction of the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) were arrested by the Assam Rifles personnel during a search operation at Napet Pali area of Kongkham of Imphal West District on May 21, reports Imphal Free Press. They were identified as Dipak Singh (21) and Achoibam Jum alias Ibomcha Singh (46). Five live ammunitions of AK-47 were recovered from their possession. They disclosed that they joined the outfit in 2004 and they were involved in abduction and extortion.
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May - 21 
Two hardcore militants of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered before Assam Rifles (AR) in two separate places in Tripura, according to Shillong Times. Police said that the ATTF militant, iden
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Two hardcore militants of the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) and National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) surrendered before Assam Rifles (AR) in two separate places in Tripura, according to Shillong Times. Police said that the ATTF militant, identified as Miren Debbarma, surrendered before the Assam Rifles camp at Chakma Para in West District on May 21.
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May - 21 
United Committee Manipur said that the Central Government not asking NSCN-IM leader to leave Viswema village in Nagaland is intended on allowing his entry to Manipur at any cost.
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United Committee Manipur said that the Central Government not asking NSCN-IM leader to leave Viswema village in Nagaland is intended on allowing his entry to Manipur at any cost.
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May - 21 
United Naga Peoples Council, Manipur, in a statement, has said territorial integrity of Manipur cannot be disturbed whether National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah visit Manipur or not.
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United Naga Peoples Council, Manipur, in a statement, has said territorial integrity of Manipur cannot be disturbed whether National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah visit Manipur or not.
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May - 21 
A US drone attack on a militant compound killed six Taliban (TTP) militants in Miranshah, the capital of North Waziristan Agency. The target of the attack was a house used by militants in Mohammad Khel village, some 25 kilometres west of Miranshah, t
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A US drone attack on a militant compound killed six Taliban (TTP) militants in Miranshah, the capital of North Waziristan Agency. The target of the attack was a house used by militants in Mohammad Khel village, some 25 kilometres west of Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan, officials said. “Two US drones fired four missiles, we have reports that six terrorists have been killed,” a senior security official in Peshawar told AFP by telephone.
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May - 21 
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Punjab Police revealed in a report on May 21 that 55 Afghanistan-trained boys from southern Punjab, who disappeared from their houses sometime ago, are likely to be used in militant activities The authoritie
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Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Punjab Police revealed in a report on May 21 that 55 Afghanistan-trained boys from southern Punjab, who disappeared from their houses sometime ago, are likely to be used in militant activities The authorities issued the warning after they rechecked a list of Afghanistan-trained boys who participated in militant activities in the past.
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May - 21 
Intelligence agencies on May 21, warned that militants are planning to target supply depots of National Logistics Cell (NLC) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Punjab and abduct or assassinate high-profile diplomats and political person
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Intelligence agencies on May 21, warned that militants are planning to target supply depots of National Logistics Cell (NLC) and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Punjab and abduct or assassinate high-profile diplomats and political personalities, according to Daily Times. The warning has been issued by Farid Ahmed Khan, the director operations of the National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC). According to “Threat Alert-239”, intelligence agencies claim to have learnt that a group of young boys, belonging to the Asmatullah group, have entered Islamabad. They are at present conducting a search for potential targets, including several high-profile diplomats and political personalities.
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May - 21 
Panic gripped people at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore in Punjab in the morning of May 21 after rumours spread of a bomb having been placed on an Islamabad-bound flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), according to Daily Ti
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Panic gripped people at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore in Punjab in the morning of May 21 after rumours spread of a bomb having been placed on an Islamabad-bound flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), according to Daily Times. As PIA’s flight no PK-356 was about to take off at 8:44am (PST) with 91 passengers on board, an unidentified man telephoned the flight inquiry and informed it of a bomb on board the plane. Airport Security Force and other law enforcement agencies immediately evacuated the passengers and moved the plane to a safe location away from the runway. The Bomb Disposal Squad declared the plane safe for travel after a detailed scan. The flight then took off at 10:50am (PST).
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May - 21 
Quoting a defence lawyer Daily Times reports that the five American nationals on trial for militancy claimed that wedding finery and return tickets to the US proved they had nothing to do with militancy. The persons, aged between 19 and 25 are being
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Quoting a defence lawyer Daily Times reports that the five American nationals on trial for militancy claimed that wedding finery and return tickets to the US proved they had nothing to do with militancy. The persons, aged between 19 and 25 are being tried in an anti-terrorism court convened under special judge Mian Anwer Nazir in a prison in Sargodha in Punjab, where they were arrested in December on charges of plotting a terror attack.
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May - 21 
Seven persons, including three Police officials, were severely injured as five low-intensity explosions went off at the Tibbi area of old Lahore in Punjab on May 21 reports, Daily Times. According to sources, a wireless message about the presence of
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Seven persons, including three Police officials, were severely injured as five low-intensity explosions went off at the Tibbi area of old Lahore in Punjab on May 21 reports, Daily Times. According to sources, a wireless message about the presence of two suspects in the area was broadcasted only a few hours before the explosions. Police claimed that the terrorists had used crackers, while eyewitnesses said that three bearded youngsters, wearing white shalwar kameez, had placed black shopping bags in the spots where the explosions later went off.
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May - 21 
SFs arrested 10 suspects during a search operation in Bajaur Agency.
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SFs arrested 10 suspects during a search operation in Bajaur Agency.
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May - 21 
Taliban (TTP) militants executed a tribesman for his alleged involvement in a drone attack in North Waziristan and placed his bullet-riddled body on a roadside in Mir Ali in North Waziristan. Tribal sources said body of a local tribesman was found wi
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Taliban (TTP) militants executed a tribesman for his alleged involvement in a drone attack in North Waziristan and placed his bullet-riddled body on a roadside in Mir Ali in North Waziristan. Tribal sources said body of a local tribesman was found with a note in Khadi village in Mir Ali sub-division. In the note, the villagers said, the militants accused the slain tribesman of spying on Taliban for the US forces in the neighbouring Afghanistan. In addition, Taliban (TTP) militants released three tribesmen abducted three months ago on charges of spying for the US forces on Taliban. Local clerics and tribal elders played role in release of the three tribesmen. However, three of them had lost their senses due to alleged torture on them by the militants in detention. It has rarely been seen in the volatile North Waziristan that Taliban would kidnap people and release them alive.
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May - 21 
Taliban (TTP) militants strapped bombs to two persons, accused of spying for the US, blowing them up at a public execution in the Degan area of North Waziristan. “Masked Taliban strapped improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to the bodies of two allege
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Taliban (TTP) militants strapped bombs to two persons, accused of spying for the US, blowing them up at a public execution in the Degan area of North Waziristan. “Masked Taliban strapped improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to the bodies of two alleged spies and blew them up in public,” local Police official Khalil Khan said.
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May - 21 
The Security Forces (SFs) backed by fighter jets killed at least 31 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants in the on going Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in various parts of Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal
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The Security Forces (SFs) backed by fighter jets killed at least 31 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants in the on going Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in various parts of Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 21, reports Daily Times. Sources said the militants attacked a security checkpost in Dabori area of Upper Orakzai, injuring two SF personnel. Troops retaliated and killed 10 Taliban (TTP) militants. The SFs killed nine Taliban (TTP) militants in Mulla Khel area of Orakzai Agency, while fighter jets later targeted militant hideouts in Zakhtan and Kaul areas of the Agency, killing 12 Taliban (TTP) militants.
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May - 21 
The suspected militants blew up a girls’ primary school in Ferozabad area under Matani Police Station on the outskirts of the Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, in the night of May 21, Police said on May 22.
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The suspected militants blew up a girls’ primary school in Ferozabad area under Matani Police Station on the outskirts of the Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, in the night of May 21, Police said on May 22.
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May - 21 
The Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) is not only trying to overthrow the Government in Islamabad, but is also launching attack against other countries, including the United States, the Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on May 21 (today), r
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The Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) is not only trying to overthrow the Government in Islamabad, but is also launching attack against other countries, including the United States, the Defence Secretary Robert Gates said on May 21 (today), reports Times of India. "What we have seen here is yet another new phenomenon, and that is the TTP not only trying to overthrow the Government of Islamabad, in Islamabad, but also launch attacks outside Pakistan and, in this case, against us," Gates told reporters at a Pentagon news briefing. "I think that when the Pakistani Taliban approached Islamabad a year and a half ago, or whenever it was, was a wake-up call for the Pakistanis that this group was an existential danger for the government of Pakistan itself," he noted. "We now have a mutual interest in trying to stop this group, stop it from carrying out attacks inside Pakistan, stop it from carrying out attacks outside of Pakistan, and especially in the United States," he said. Referring to the recent visit of National Security Advisor General (retd) James Jones and CIA Director Leon Panetta to Islamabad early this week, Gates said: "I suspect that the main theme of these talks that were held was, how we can intensify our cooperation in dealing with this mutual threat that we face?"
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May - 21 
The Taliban rejected the report of any talks between the Taliban Movement and the Karzai regime of Afghanistan in the Maldives on May 21, reports The News. “The reports of negotiations between the Islamic Emirate and the Karzai regime are bogus and n
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The Taliban rejected the report of any talks between the Taliban Movement and the Karzai regime of Afghanistan in the Maldives on May 21, reports The News. “The reports of negotiations between the Islamic Emirate and the Karzai regime are bogus and no leader of the Islamic Emirate is engaged in talks with the puppet administration in Kabul,” said Qari Zia-ur-Rehman, a Taliban ‘commander’ in Kunar province, while talking to The News over phone from an undisclosed location in Afghanistan. “We cannot disclose the location of talks, although we can confirm that they are not being held in Male or other population centres,” the ABC quoted a statement of the Maldives Government as saying about the reports of secret unofficial talks over Afghanistan at an undisclosed location in the Maldives.
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May - 21 
The Times Square bomb suspect, Faisal Shahzad, claimed during his lengthy interrogation that he received financial support from the Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) for his failed one-man operation, two US law enforcement officials close to
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The Times Square bomb suspect, Faisal Shahzad, claimed during his lengthy interrogation that he received financial support from the Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) for his failed one-man operation, two US law enforcement officials close to the probe said on May 21, reports Dawn. Investigators believe funding for Faisal Shahzad in the United States was channelled through an underground money transfer network known as “hawala,” the officials said. But, one official told The Associated Press, “There’s a belief that no one in the US who got him the funds was aware of what they were for.” The Pakistani-American was the only person in the United States who was “operational” in the plot to attack Times Square with a crude gasoline-and-propane car bomb on May 1, the official said.
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May - 21 
The tribal elder Malik Atta Jan, who was abducted by unidentified militants some days back (unspecified date), was found dead in Yaqoobi Kandao in Baizai area.
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The tribal elder Malik Atta Jan, who was abducted by unidentified militants some days back (unspecified date), was found dead in Yaqoobi Kandao in Baizai area.
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May - 21 
The United States embassy on May 21 warned that militants outfits might have “established links” to a high-class catering company in the country that a security official said was owned by a suspect arrested over the failed car bombing in Times Square
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The United States embassy on May 21 warned that militants outfits might have “established links” to a high-class catering company in the country that a security official said was owned by a suspect arrested over the failed car bombing in Times Square of New York, reports Daily Times. In an unusual e-mail message to US residents in Pakistan, the embassy said US Government personnel had been instructed to avoid using the Hanif Rajput Catering Service. The US embassy said the suspicions about the catering company had been shared with Pakistan Government agencies. The message said Rajput was owned by Rana Ashraf Khan and his son Salman Ashraf.
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May - 21 
Three Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants, identified as Alam Sher, Khan Wali and Muhammad Ameen, were killed during a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May
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Three Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants, identified as Alam Sher, Khan Wali and Muhammad Ameen, were killed during a clash with the Security Forces (SFs) in the Matta tehsil (revenue unit) of Swat valley of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 21.
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May - 21 
Cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) severely beat up two activists of the Nepali Congress, Binit Khadka (22) and Pradeep Bhandari (29) of Satbariya-8, in Dang. Police arrested a cadre of Young Communist League (
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Cadres of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) severely beat up two activists of the Nepali Congress, Binit Khadka (22) and Pradeep Bhandari (29) of Satbariya-8, in Dang. Police arrested a cadre of Young Communist League (YCL) in connection with the attack and have started investigation, said Police Inspector Hari Das Shrestha.
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May - 21 
Leaders and cadres of Akhil Terai Mukti Morcha (ATMM), an armed group operating in the Terai plains, surrendered before the Government along with weapons on May 21. Some 150 ATMM cadres including its chairman Bibek Chaudhary surrendered, handing over
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Leaders and cadres of Akhil Terai Mukti Morcha (ATMM), an armed group operating in the Terai plains, surrendered before the Government along with weapons on May 21. Some 150 ATMM cadres including its chairman Bibek Chaudhary surrendered, handing over their arms to the authorities in Birgunj at the presence of Peace and Reconstruction minister Rakam Chemjong. They also handed over 18 firearms including 303 rifles and pistols, three socket bombs and two sacks of gunpowder. Chaudhary, who is also the talks coordinator of the group, said the ATMM decided to come to open politics by trusting the government and that now it was for the government to fulfil what it had promised. He also said remaining cadres of the group would surrender with their arms if the Government created an environment of trust. However, the Peace and Reconstruction minister did not reveal if any specific offer was made to the group in return of the surrender.
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May - 21 
Maoist cadres seized about 60 hectares of private land in the Rajapur Tappu region in Bardiya District, reports Kantipuronline. Around 70 people took control of the land by hoisting Maoist party flags.
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Maoist cadres seized about 60 hectares of private land in the Rajapur Tappu region in Bardiya District, reports Kantipuronline. Around 70 people took control of the land by hoisting Maoist party flags.
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May - 21 
Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal ruled out the possibility of political compromise with the Maoists unless there is an agreement on the number of Maoist combatants to be integrated in the State's security agencies. He further revealed that he had ne
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Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal ruled out the possibility of political compromise with the Maoists unless there is an agreement on the number of Maoist combatants to be integrated in the State's security agencies. He further revealed that he had never been in favour of the idea of a Constituent Assembly (CA). Stating that there were other options for writing the statute, the Prime Minister claimed that giving the CA continuity was an effort to please the Maoists.
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May - 21 
The Taliban rejected the report of any talks between the Taliban Movement and the Karzai regime of Afghanistan in the Maldives on May 21, reports The News. “The reports of negotiations between the Islamic Emirate and the Karzai regime are bogus and n
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The Taliban rejected the report of any talks between the Taliban Movement and the Karzai regime of Afghanistan in the Maldives on May 21, reports The News. “The reports of negotiations between the Islamic Emirate and the Karzai regime are bogus and no leader of the Islamic Emirate is engaged in talks with the puppet administration in Kabul,” said Qari Zia-ur-Rehman, a Taliban ‘commander’ in Kunar province, while talking to The News over phone from an undisclosed location in Afghanistan. “We cannot disclose the location of talks, although we can confirm that they are not being held in Male or other population centres,” the ABC quoted a statement of the Maldives Government as saying about the reports of secret unofficial talks over Afghanistan at an undisclosed location in the Maldives.
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May - 21 
The Taliban rejected the report of any talks between the Taliban Movement and the Karzai regime of Afghanistan in the Maldives on May 21, reports The News. “The reports of negotiations between the Islamic Emirate and the Karzai regime are bogus and n
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The Taliban rejected the report of any talks between the Taliban Movement and the Karzai regime of Afghanistan in the Maldives on May 21, reports The News. “The reports of negotiations between the Islamic Emirate and the Karzai regime are bogus and no leader of the Islamic Emirate is engaged in talks with the puppet administration in Kabul,” said Qari Zia-ur-Rehman, a Taliban ‘commander’ in Kunar province, while talking to The News over phone from an undisclosed location in Afghanistan. “We cannot disclose the location of talks, although we can confirm that they are not being held in Male or other population centres,” the ABC quoted a statement of the Maldives Government as saying about the reports of secret unofficial talks over Afghanistan at an undisclosed location in the Maldives.
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May - 22 
A group of 10 National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants stormed Shermoon village under Kanchanpur sub-division of North District on May 22 and demanded 20 per cent of wages in advance from 123 National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREG
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A group of 10 National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants stormed Shermoon village under Kanchanpur sub-division of North District on May 22 and demanded 20 per cent of wages in advance from 123 National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) workers, reports Telegraph. However, the militants later left the area after an encounter with troopers of 9th Battalion of the Tripura State Rifles (TSR). Two days later, a group of NLFT militants again clashed with TSR personnel at Satraipara under Manikpur Police outpost in Dhalai District. Police sources said the militants tried to sneak into Manikpur village for extorting money but were thwarted by the troopers.
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May - 22 
A large quantity of explosives, suspected to be belonging to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was recovered by the SFs from Joypur reserve forest of Dibrugarh District. The team recovered plastic explosives, Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX
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A large quantity of explosives, suspected to be belonging to United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was recovered by the SFs from Joypur reserve forest of Dibrugarh District. The team recovered plastic explosives, Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine (RDX), electric wires, accessories and improvised explosive device (IED) along with a rubber stamp of the ULFA.
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May - 22 
About 60 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Mukesh Yadav (30) and his mother at Pachpan village in Masaudhi region in Patna District on May 22.
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About 60 armed cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed Mukesh Yadav (30) and his mother at Pachpan village in Masaudhi region in Patna District on May 22.
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May - 22 
An IED was recovered by the locals at the western side of Lilong Bridge along the National Highway-39 in Thoubal District on May 22. The bomb was subsequently defused.
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An IED was recovered by the locals at the western side of Lilong Bridge along the National Highway-39 in Thoubal District on May 22. The bomb was subsequently defused.
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May - 22 
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in Dispur said, “The law-and-order situation has improved and groups like ULFA and NDFB, besides others have realised the futility of violence, which is a good sign.” while renewing his appeal to ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in Dispur said, “The law-and-order situation has improved and groups like ULFA and NDFB, besides others have realised the futility of violence, which is a good sign.” while renewing his appeal to ULFA ‘commander-in-chief’ Paresh Baruah to come for peace talks.
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May - 22 
Four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), one of them injured, were arrested on May 22 following an encounter with Security Force personnel at Dumri in Giridih District.
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Four suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), one of them injured, were arrested on May 22 following an encounter with Security Force personnel at Dumri in Giridih District.
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May - 22 
In demonstrations against the blockade on the National Highways, supporters of a counter economic blockade on May 22 ‘seized’ newspapers meant for Ukhrul District readers, brought from Imphal by Ukhrul- Imphal passenger bus services.
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In demonstrations against the blockade on the National Highways, supporters of a counter economic blockade on May 22 ‘seized’ newspapers meant for Ukhrul District readers, brought from Imphal by Ukhrul- Imphal passenger bus services.
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May - 22 
In yet another act of arson targeting Manipur bound vehicles in Nagaland, one truck carrying cold drinks was set ablaze right in front of Medjiphema Police Station in Dimapur District on May 22. The Manipur bound truck was stranded at Dimapur and oth
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In yet another act of arson targeting Manipur bound vehicles in Nagaland, one truck carrying cold drinks was set ablaze right in front of Medjiphema Police Station in Dimapur District on May 22. The Manipur bound truck was stranded at Dimapur and other places of Nagaland for the last 20 days.
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May - 22 
On May 22, the SFs neutralised a hideout of a slain militant, identified as Firdous Ahmed Mingnoo alias Dawood, a ‘divisional commander’ of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami (HuJI) outfit, in Lopara forests area of Kishtwar District. The recoveries made from
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On May 22, the SFs neutralised a hideout of a slain militant, identified as Firdous Ahmed Mingnoo alias Dawood, a ‘divisional commander’ of Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami (HuJI) outfit, in Lopara forests area of Kishtwar District. The recoveries made from the hideout include 25 kilograms of RDX, a pressure cooker IED weighing five kilograms, one normal IED of four kilograms weight with a remote control, one AK-56 rifle with three magazines and 239 rounds, three rifles of 12 bore, nine caps, 10 UBGL grenades, three Chinese grenades, one radio set and some ration items.
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May - 22 
The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fired at the Steel Express, which runs between Howrah and Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), while it was passing through Banstala station near Jhargram in West Medinapur District of West Bengal on May
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The cadres of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) fired at the Steel Express, which runs between Howrah and Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), while it was passing through Banstala station near Jhargram in West Medinapur District of West Bengal on May 22, reports The Hindu. One passenger who was standing near the train's door reportedly suffered a bullet injury. There were also reports of Security Personnel getting injured.
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May - 22 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) accused the Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) for having made "the same inflammatory declaration" at Kohima on May 22, two days after a meeting with its leaders at Khehoi designated camp, acc
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) accused the Naga Hoho (apex tribal council) for having made "the same inflammatory declaration" at Kohima on May 22, two days after a meeting with its leaders at Khehoi designated camp, according to Nagaland Post. The NSCN-K said that even if Naga Hoho represented only six out of 17 Naga tribes, it had erred in its judgment "by allowing itself to be dictated." The NSCN-K said attempts to "label the incident [Mao Gate] as Naga-Manipur clash is outrageous" and appealed to the Nagas living in Myanmar, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur "not to be misled by publicity stunt played out at Mao gate recently."
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May - 22 
The trend of women’s recruitment into militant cadre of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has been checked to quite an extent due to mobilization of elderly people, former Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) me
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The trend of women’s recruitment into militant cadre of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) has been checked to quite an extent due to mobilization of elderly people, former Panchayat (village level local self Government institution) members and families of the women by Police and Intelligence agencies in Doda District. ‘‘The trend (of women joining militancy or lending support to the ultras in different forms) has been checked. It has been rather reverse. Police strategy to tactically wean away the women from the ranks of militants has paid off’’, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu Ashok Gupta told Daily Excelsior after a two days visit to Doda District where he reviewed law and order situation of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban Districts in a joint meeting. At least half a dozen women have shun the cadre of militants and silently stopped working for them on the intervention of some influential villagers, who have considerable say in their areas. The women were working for them by arranging food and shelter or even transporting their weapons in Doda District. Police have decided not to book the women as they have voluntarily given up the path of militancy. Sources, meanwhile, said only those girls, who have married the militants, have refused to join the national mainstream and continued to stay with the commanders of LeT and HM in their hide-outs located in mountainous areas. Family members of these girls, all of whom have been identified, were reported to have done their lot along with elderly villagers of the area to win back the women but couldn’t succeed. Sources admitted that prospectus of return of the women, who have married the ‘commanders’ after joining the militancy, were bleak. Accordingly, police have declared these women as ‘B’ category militants for their active participation in militancy.
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May - 22 
A catering company executive, Salman Ashraf Khan, who was among six persons detained by Pakistan for allegedly helping the New York Times Square bombing suspect had differences with American policy in the region but no hatred towards the country, his
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A catering company executive, Salman Ashraf Khan, who was among six persons detained by Pakistan for allegedly helping the New York Times Square bombing suspect had differences with American policy in the region but no hatred towards the country, his father, Rana Ashraf Khan, said on May 22, reports Daily Times. Like Faisal Shahzad, the Pakistani-American accused in the failed New York bombing, the six Pakistani detainees are all members of their country's urban elite, some of them educated in the United States. Rana Ashraf Khan said that he was baffled by the accusations because his son is a successful businessman who lived happily as a student in the US for four years. Salman Ashraf Khan studied hotel management in Florida and computer science in Houston, returning to Pakistan in 2001 to take over the family business. ''How can a man who is so much involved in this business be accused of such an activity, which only a wild animal can think about?'' Rana Ashraf Khan said in a telephone interview. ''He might have differences about whatever has been going on in our region for the last 10 or 11 years. We all have differences,'' Khan said. ‘‘(But he had) no feelings against the United States at all. He lived there happily, he studied there.'' The family reported Salman Ashraf Khan missing after he failed to turn up at his office on May 10. Hanif Rajput Catering Service is popular among foreign embassies and many of Pakistan's wealthiest companies and individuals. In a statement on its website, the US Embassy warned that the catering company was suspected of ties to terrorist groups and said American diplomats had been instructed to stop using it.
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May - 22 
A Chilean court ordered back to jail on May 22 a Pakistani man, Mohammad Saif Ur Rehman Khan, who had been briefly detained and charged after being found with traces of explosives at the US embassy in Santiago, the capital of Chile, reports Dawn. The
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A Chilean court ordered back to jail on May 22 a Pakistani man, Mohammad Saif Ur Rehman Khan, who had been briefly detained and charged after being found with traces of explosives at the US embassy in Santiago, the capital of Chile, reports Dawn. The court designated 28-year-old Mohammad Saif Ur Rehman Khan “a danger to society” and revoked his freedom after he was released on May 16 on probation following charges of illegally possessing weapons, but not of violating an anti-terror law. Khan, an intern at a Santiago hotel, had gone to the embassy on May 11 after being called in for a discussion about his US visa, which had been revoked. As he went through a security check, embassy officials discovered traces of a TNT explosive on his hands, cell phone, bag and documents.
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May - 22 
A member of local peace committee was killed and three others sustained critical injuries when militants opened fire on them in Baizai area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 22, according to The News. The sources
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A member of local peace committee was killed and three others sustained critical injuries when militants opened fire on them in Baizai area of Mohmand Agency in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 22, according to The News. The sources said that a fierce clash erupted between the members of Baizai Peace Committee and militants when the latter attacked the former with light and heavy weapons in Baizai area near Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The sources added that a member of the peace body was killed and three others sustained serious injuries during the clash. However, the names of the slain and injured volunteers could not be ascertained.
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May - 22 
Two men detained in Pakistan for alleged links to the attempted Times Square bombing have admitted playing a role in the botched attack and are unrepentant, with one angrily accusing interrogators of “siding with the infidels”, a senior intelligence
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Two men detained in Pakistan for alleged links to the attempted Times Square bombing have admitted playing a role in the botched attack and are unrepentant, with one angrily accusing interrogators of “siding with the infidels”, a senior intelligence official said on May 22, reports Daily Times. The pair is among six men officials say have been detained in Pakistan for alleged ties to Faisal Shahzad, a Pakistani-American arrested in the US two days after the failed May 1 attack in New York. Like Shahzad, the detainees are all members of the country’s urban elite, including several who were educated in the US. Details about the six were released late on May 21, though officials have not said when they were detained. Five were picked up in Islamabad and one is co-owner of a swish catering company that the US embassy said was suspected of ties to terrorist groups. The intelligence official, part of the team questioning the men, cited the two suspects as saying they did not do anything wrong and “proudly” describing Shahzad as their friend. One of the suspects, identified as Shoaib Mughal, is alleged to be a go-between for Shahzad and the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in their hideouts close the Afghanistan border. He was running a large computer dealership in Islamabad before his detention, said the intelligence official who - like most operatives in spy agencies around the world – did not give his name. The other suspect, identified only by his first name Shahid, is alleged to have helped arrange money for Shahzad. He has an MBA from the US and apparently knew Shahzad from his time there. The other four suspects have also expressed their hatred for the West and the US, but have not admitted any links with Shahzad, the official said.
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May - 22 
Unidentified militants shot dead a member of the local peace committee, Ahmed Jan, in Gat Shor area of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 22, according to Daily Times. Sources in Swat said that with this killin
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Unidentified militants shot dead a member of the local peace committee, Ahmed Jan, in Gat Shor area of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 22, according to Daily Times. Sources in Swat said that with this killing, the death toll in similar incidents in the Swat valley to eight in just 45 days.
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May - 22 
Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) publicly paraded its trained combatant squad, Madheshi Raksha Dal (MRD), in Bara District on May 22, reports Himalayan Times. The squad, 64 trained youths, would be joined by thousands of MJF youth cadres in coming day
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Madheshi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) publicly paraded its trained combatant squad, Madheshi Raksha Dal (MRD), in Bara District on May 22, reports Himalayan Times. The squad, 64 trained youths, would be joined by thousands of MJF youth cadres in coming days, said the party Chairman, Upendra Yadav, at the training closing ceremony held in Kachorawa of Bara District.
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May - 22 
De-mining groups recovered 198 anti-personnel mines, one 40 mm RPG, one hand grenade, one 81-mm mortar bomb and one Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Periyapandivirichchan, Malawarayankaddaiadampan, Kovilpuliyankulam, Pal
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De-mining groups recovered 198 anti-personnel mines, one 40 mm RPG, one hand grenade, one 81-mm mortar bomb and one Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) from Mahilankulam, Periyathampanai, Periyapandivirichchan, Malawarayankaddaiadampan, Kovilpuliyankulam, Palampiddi, Vilathikulam and Narikkulam areas on the same day.
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May - 22 
Troops during search and clear operations in the general areas of Navatkulam, Kollankulam, Adampan, Paranthan, Annatevanvayal, Mullaittivu, Kalikkadu and Maruthampuval areas of Wanni recovered 19 anti-personnel mines, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RP
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Troops during search and clear operations in the general areas of Navatkulam, Kollankulam, Adampan, Paranthan, Annatevanvayal, Mullaittivu, Kalikkadu and Maruthampuval areas of Wanni recovered 19 anti-personnel mines, one Rocket Propeller Grenade (RPG), one 20-mm mortar bomb, three 40-mm grenades, two hand grenades, two 60-mm mortar bombs, one FMC weapon and one FMC magazine on May 22, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 22 
Troops in the east also recovered one anti-personnel mine from Pankulama area, of Trincomalee District on May 22.
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Troops in the east also recovered one anti-personnel mine from Pankulama area, of Trincomalee District on May 22.
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May - 23 
A 25 year old youth, Sadokpam Dhruva, was wounded when unidentified militants opened fire and lobbed one Chinese hand grenade at an oil pump in Hiyangthang area of Imphal West District in the night of May 23.
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A 25 year old youth, Sadokpam Dhruva, was wounded when unidentified militants opened fire and lobbed one Chinese hand grenade at an oil pump in Hiyangthang area of Imphal West District in the night of May 23.
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May - 23 
A block president, Ghulam Nabi Khan, of the ruling National Conference was shot at and injured by militants in the Sopore town of Baramulla District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. He succumbed to his injuries later. No militant organization has
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A block president, Ghulam Nabi Khan, of the ruling National Conference was shot at and injured by militants in the Sopore town of Baramulla District on May 23, reports Daily Excelsior. He succumbed to his injuries later. No militant organization has claimed responsibility for the killing of Khan, who was also president of the Traders Federation in Sopore town, so far.
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May - 23 
A convoy of goods laden trucks numbering around 60 was attacked by blockade supporters at Langkhongga, about two kilometers from Noney on the Jiribam side of the National Highway-53 on May 23.
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A convoy of goods laden trucks numbering around 60 was attacked by blockade supporters at Langkhongga, about two kilometers from Noney on the Jiribam side of the National Highway-53 on May 23.
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May - 23 
A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Lalborahi under Rangapara Police Station along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on May 23, reports Telegraph. One
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A National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) militant was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Lalborahi under Rangapara Police Station along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on May 23, reports Telegraph. One 9-mm carbine with magazine, 12 rounds of cartridges and a hand grenade were recovered by the Police from the possession of the slain militant, sources said. The Police had launched a massive search operation to trace two abducted cloth traders and in the encounter that followed, the NDFB militant was killed. The traders, who were abducted by suspected NDFB militants on May 21 from a market, however, were still missing.
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May - 23 
A senior Police official in Kokrajhar said there was confusion among the NDFB cadres and other second-rank leaders after the arrest of their ‘chairman’ and founder Ranjan Daimary. Kokrajhar Superintendent of Police P.K. Dutta said that the NDFB was s
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A senior Police official in Kokrajhar said there was confusion among the NDFB cadres and other second-rank leaders after the arrest of their ‘chairman’ and founder Ranjan Daimary. Kokrajhar Superintendent of Police P.K. Dutta said that the NDFB was still well-equipped with sophisticated weapons and can strike hard. In the past, SFs have recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-56, AK-47 rifles, pistols, and grenade and pencil timers among others, from the outfit’s hideout in Kokrajhar District. Apart from Songbijit, other top leaders who are on the run include ‘general secretary’ Dinthi Gwra Narzary, ‘information and publicity secretary’ Ohnjalu Basumatary, ‘finance secretary’ Rifikhang Goyary and Jwngkhang Boro, self-styled ‘deputy chief of army staff’ of the Bodoland Army. P.K. Dutta added there was frustration among some senior leaders and they could strike to make their presence felt. Five NDFB cadres were killed and two others arrested in the past one week in lower Assam Districts. Since January, over 40 NDFB cadres were killed in encounters with security personnel.
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May - 23 
Assam Rifles personnel recovered a twin cylindrical pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from 50 meter north of Iron Bridge in Tuivang area of Chandel District on May 23, reports Imphal Free Press. The IED was of 500 grams weight, 5 inches in l
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Assam Rifles personnel recovered a twin cylindrical pressure Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from 50 meter north of Iron Bridge in Tuivang area of Chandel District on May 23, reports Imphal Free Press. The IED was of 500 grams weight, 5 inches in length and 3 inches diameter. The IED was subsequently defused.
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May - 23 
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashish Chandra got injured after a suspected Left Wing Extremist woman attacked him with chair at her house at Sobhana Chak area in Munger District on May 23, reported PTI. Chandra had gone to the house of Valmik
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ashish Chandra got injured after a suspected Left Wing Extremist woman attacked him with chair at her house at Sobhana Chak area in Munger District on May 23, reported PTI. Chandra had gone to the house of Valmiki Paswan to investigate a case lodged against the latter, when Paswan's wife abused him before hitting him with a chair. The wife is suspected to be a Left Wing Extremist.
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May - 23 
Pakistan Army resorted to indiscriminate and heavy firing on Indian positions in the Balnoi area of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District on May 23. One Army personnel was injured in the firing while Pakistan has claimed that one of their soldier w
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Pakistan Army resorted to indiscriminate and heavy firing on Indian positions in the Balnoi area of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch District on May 23. One Army personnel was injured in the firing while Pakistan has claimed that one of their soldier was killed. "Initially, it was a small arms fire but later Pakistani troops fired rocket propelled grenades [RPG]. The heavy arms firing also continued till 11.30am while intermittent fire was on till this evening’’, Defence Public Relation Officer (Jammu) Lt. Col. Viplab Nath told Daily Excelsior. Lt. Col. Nath said the Indian side exercised restrain till it was a small arms firing but retaliated when Pakistan started RPG fire. A news agency report said Pakistan claimed in Islamabad that one of their soldiers was killed in firing by the Indian side. This is the fifth incident of cease-fire violation by Pakistani troops this month [May].
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May - 23 
People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) leader, M.I. Khan alias Mohammed Ibrahim alias Qureshi (47), was arrested by a combined team of the Manipur Police and Karnataka Police from Belgaum in Karnataka on May 23, according to Sangai Express. He belon
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People’s United Liberation Front (PULF) leader, M.I. Khan alias Mohammed Ibrahim alias Qureshi (47), was arrested by a combined team of the Manipur Police and Karnataka Police from Belgaum in Karnataka on May 23, according to Sangai Express. He belonged to Keirao Mayai Leikai in Imphal East District. This is the second time MI Khan has been arrested from Karnataka. Earlier, he was arrested by a team of Imphal East District Police in coordination with Karnataka Police from Mysore on April 27, 2008. Six others were also arrested along with MI Khan from Mysore.
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May - 23 
Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout during a search operation at Chan Wali Dhok in the Chamrerh forests of Surankote in Poonch District. The recoveries made from the hideout include one pistol with six magazines and five rounds, one
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Security Forces (SFs) neutralised a militant hideout during a search operation at Chan Wali Dhok in the Chamrerh forests of Surankote in Poonch District. The recoveries made from the hideout include one pistol with six magazines and five rounds, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) with 25 grenades, a wireless set, five Chinese grenades, 57 AK rounds, 34 PIKA rounds, 47 Improvised Explosive Device (IED) fuse, four IED batteries, eight IED detonators, six pencil cells, one jacket, one bag and some food items. Some of the material recovered from the hideout was to be used for fabricating IEDs.
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May - 23 
The Chhattisgarh Police arrested six cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including Maoist commander Barsa Lakhma, from Morpali in Dantewada District on May 23, reported PTI. They were allegedly involved in the killing of 76 tr
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The Chhattisgarh Police arrested six cadres of the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including Maoist commander Barsa Lakhma, from Morpali in Dantewada District on May 23, reported PTI. They were allegedly involved in the killing of 76 troopers at Chintalnar in Dantewada District on April 6, 2010. The others were identified as Oyam Hidma, Podiyami Hidma, Kawasi Budra, Oya Ganga and Dura Joga.
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May - 23 
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested a Karnataka resident Abdul Samad Bawa for his involvement in February 13, 2010 bombing at German Bakery in Pune, and in jihadist networks which have executed a series of urban bombings across India bombin
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested a Karnataka resident Abdul Samad Bawa for his involvement in February 13, 2010 bombing at German Bakery in Pune, and in jihadist networks which have executed a series of urban bombings across India bombings since 2005, reports The Hindu. Mangalore resident Bawa was arrested by the Maharashtra ATS soon after his return from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and flown to Mumbai for questioning. Government sources said India's intelligence services had worked closely with their counterparts in the UAE to secure Samad's return to India. Police have been seeking Samad's brother, Mohammad Zarar Siddi Bawa, on suspicion that he may have played a central role in executing the German Bakery bombing. Investigation sources said informants identified an individual filmed by the café's closed-circuit camera as Bawa. Bawa, also known as ‘Yasin Bhatkal', has been named as fugitive by authorities involved in the prosecution of members of a jihadist network called the Indian Mujahideen (IM), which carried out multiple urban bombings nationwide. Samad, intelligence sources said, had flown to Dubai on March 25, 2010.
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May - 23 
The Meghalaya Police arrested top leaders of a newly formed Khasi outfit, Hynniewtrep Tiger National Front, in Shillong city on May 23, according to Sentinel. The arrested leaders were identified as ‘chairman’ Nathan Kshiar, ‘commander-in-chief’ Khra
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The Meghalaya Police arrested top leaders of a newly formed Khasi outfit, Hynniewtrep Tiger National Front, in Shillong city on May 23, according to Sentinel. The arrested leaders were identified as ‘chairman’ Nathan Kshiar, ‘commander-in-chief’ Khraw alias Kitbok Kyndiah and ‘publicity secretary’ Jonas alias Vincent Kharir.
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May - 23 
The Union Government would rope in about 10,000 more Border Security Force (BSF) personnel to strengthen anti-Naxal (Left Wing Extremism) operations in Chhattisgarh and Orissa, reported PTI. Official sources said on May 23 that five battalions (5,000
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The Union Government would rope in about 10,000 more Border Security Force (BSF) personnel to strengthen anti-Naxal (Left Wing Extremism) operations in Chhattisgarh and Orissa, reported PTI. Official sources said on May 23 that five battalions (5,000 personnel) of the BSF would be inducted into the operation for now and another five thousand would be added later. The force already has about 10,000 men taking part in anti-Maoist operations.
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May - 23 
Three Maoists, identified as Santosh, Bhagirath and Ungar Ram, were arrested by the Police from Khurja Toja village in Sheohar District on May 23.
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Three Maoists, identified as Santosh, Bhagirath and Ungar Ram, were arrested by the Police from Khurja Toja village in Sheohar District on May 23.
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May - 23 
Two unidentified dead bodies were found in a village near Jhargram in West Midnapore District with bullet injuries to their heads and throats on May 23, reported Telegraph. They are suspected of being killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (C
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Two unidentified dead bodies were found in a village near Jhargram in West Midnapore District with bullet injuries to their heads and throats on May 23, reported Telegraph. They are suspected of being killed by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres as the Police found Maoist posters near the dead bodies that accused the duo of being hired goons of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M).
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May - 23 
33 militants were killed and their five vehicles destroyed in the intense bombing in Mamozai, Khadezai, Zakhtan and Alikhel areas. The sources said the jet fighters also targeted a compound where several injured militants were under treatment.
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33 militants were killed and their five vehicles destroyed in the intense bombing in Mamozai, Khadezai, Zakhtan and Alikhel areas. The sources said the jet fighters also targeted a compound where several injured militants were under treatment.
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May - 23 
As many as 40 personnel of Islamabad Police have died in the line of duty during the last few years, whereas 90 militants, including would-be suicide bombers, were arrested from the administrative jurisdiction of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) in
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As many as 40 personnel of Islamabad Police have died in the line of duty during the last few years, whereas 90 militants, including would-be suicide bombers, were arrested from the administrative jurisdiction of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) in Punjab averting possible disasters in the same period, said Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Kaleem Imam in a press statement on May 23.
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May - 23 
At least 71 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants, including four commanders, were killed and their seven hideouts destroyed when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jet fighters blitzed targets in upper parts of Orakzai Agency in Federally Admini
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At least 71 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants, including four commanders, were killed and their seven hideouts destroyed when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jet fighters blitzed targets in upper parts of Orakzai Agency in Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 23, according to The News. The sources said the jet fighters bombed the hideouts of militants in Ghundi Tal, Kot Killay and Ghotak areas, leaving 38 militants dead and 40 wounded. The slain militants included four commanders identified as Lalzada, Hussain Asghar, Maulana Qeemat Khan and Zahid Khan. The jet fighters also targeted training centres run by militant commander Hafiz Saeed, Gul Zaman, Maulana Wahab and Mashal.
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May - 23 
At least three Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and others injured during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Gangro and Gambat areas of Maidan tehsil (revenue unit) of the Lower Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on
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At least three Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and others injured during a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Gangro and Gambat areas of Maidan tehsil (revenue unit) of the Lower Dir District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 23, according to Daily Times. The SFs also demolished two houses belonging to the Taliban (TTP) ‘commanders’, identified as Maqbool Khan and Bacha Muneer, during the search operation in the area.
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May - 23 
Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants abducted a Naib Subedar of Khassadar force (tribal police), Taza Khan Afridi, from Sor Kas Qambarkhel area while he was going home located in Shalobar area of Khyber Agency.
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Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants abducted a Naib Subedar of Khassadar force (tribal police), Taza Khan Afridi, from Sor Kas Qambarkhel area while he was going home located in Shalobar area of Khyber Agency.
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May - 23 
On May 23 reports that Taliban militants earn a bounty of up to PNR 200,000 (£1,660) for each North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) soldier they kill. Taliban commanders said The Sunday Times said the money was said to come from protection racket
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On May 23 reports that Taliban militants earn a bounty of up to PNR 200,000 (£1,660) for each North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) soldier they kill. Taliban commanders said The Sunday Times said the money was said to come from protection rackets, taxes imposed on opium farmers, donors in the Gulf States who channel money through Dubai and from the senior Taliban leadership in Pakistan. So far this year, 213 NATO soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, including 41 British troops, bringing the potential rewards for the Taliban to £350,000. The Taliban commanders told The Sunday Times that the bounty had more than doubled since the beginning of last year. “The insurgents, who employ “hit and run” tactics against foot patrols and convoys, use paid informants, media reports and the local population to confirm the deaths of NATO soldiers,” the paper added.
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May - 23 
The militants from Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) and Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are behind the recent wave of target killings in Karachi, the capital of Sindh, a private television channel quoted Interior Minister Senator Rehma
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The militants from Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) and Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are behind the recent wave of target killings in Karachi, the capital of Sindh, a private television channel quoted Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik as saying on May 23, reports Daily Times. The Interior Minister made these remarks while chairing a meeting to review the security situation after the incidents of target killings in Karachi. Malik vowed that he would not tolerate the elements who were tying to destroy the law and order of Karachi and said that any attempts to harm the peace of the city would be foiled. The interior minister said that the unrest in Karachi was part of a grand plan to destabilise Pakistan.
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May - 23 
Unidentified assailants shot dead the vice principal of a Hub Technical Training Centre (TTC) on Pircas Road in Hub in Lasbela District.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead the vice principal of a Hub Technical Training Centre (TTC) on Pircas Road in Hub in Lasbela District.
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May - 23 
Police arrested a senior leader, Udaya Narayan Yadav alias Amitabh, of Jaya Krishna Goit-led Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G) from Janakpur District, reports Kantipuronline on May 23. According to Superintendent of Police, Sarbendra Khanal, Ya
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Police arrested a senior leader, Udaya Narayan Yadav alias Amitabh, of Jaya Krishna Goit-led Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha (JTMM-G) from Janakpur District, reports Kantipuronline on May 23. According to Superintendent of Police, Sarbendra Khanal, Yadav was arrested along with a sophisticated gun and it’s magazine.
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May - 23 
Protesting a hike in fees in the Tribhuvan University (TU) Bachelors’ second and third year, activists of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal -Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist)-affiliated All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU
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Protesting a hike in fees in the Tribhuvan University (TU) Bachelors’ second and third year, activists of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal -Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist)-affiliated All Nepal National Independent Students Union-Revolutionary (ANNISU-R) on May 23 set ablaze the chair of the Ratna Rajya Campus chief in Kathmandu.
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May - 23 
Supreme Court (SC) on May 23 made a ruling for the extension of the term of Constituent Assembly (CA) that is due to expire on May 28. Hearing the writ petition filed against the extension of the CA term, a joint bench of Justices Khila Raj Regmi and
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Supreme Court (SC) on May 23 made a ruling for the extension of the term of Constituent Assembly (CA) that is due to expire on May 28. Hearing the writ petition filed against the extension of the CA term, a joint bench of Justices Khila Raj Regmi and Krishna Prasad Upadhyay ruled that there is no need of interim order to extend the CA term
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May - 23 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) registered a notice of disapproval against the constitution amendment bill, which has been tabled at the Legislature-Parliament for the extension of Constituent Assembly (CA) term. Maoist
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (Unified CPN-Maoist) registered a notice of disapproval against the constitution amendment bill, which has been tabled at the Legislature-Parliament for the extension of Constituent Assembly (CA) term. Maoist lawmakers Dev Prasad Gurung and Ekaraj Bhandari registered the notice at the Parliamentary Secretariat.
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May - 23 
At least 15 Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) cadres, including the ameer (chief) of the party's Patuakhali District unit, were injured in an attack by the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jubo league activists at Baufal sub-district headquarters on May 23, re
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At least 15 Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) cadres, including the ameer (chief) of the party's Patuakhali District unit, were injured in an attack by the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) and Jubo league activists at Baufal sub-district headquarters on May 23, reports Daily Star. JeI Baufal sub-district unit arranged a meeting at Baufal High School and over 100 JeI cadres attended the meeting.
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May - 23 
Police recovered 10 bombs from Jessore and Thakurgaon Districts. According to the Police sources, they arrested two criminals and recovered nine powerful bombs and a sharp weapon from a village in Sharsha sub-district of Jessore District.
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Police recovered 10 bombs from Jessore and Thakurgaon Districts. According to the Police sources, they arrested two criminals and recovered nine powerful bombs and a sharp weapon from a village in Sharsha sub-district of Jessore District.
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May - 23 
The Police raided a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) hideout located in a flat in Sylhet District and arrested its military wing chief Shiblu on May 23. Police also picked up Shiblu's parents and two siblings for quizzing and recovered nine more
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The Police raided a Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) hideout located in a flat in Sylhet District and arrested its military wing chief Shiblu on May 23. Police also picked up Shiblu's parents and two siblings for quizzing and recovered nine more homemade grenades from the flat. Additional Superintendent of Police Zannatul Hasan of the Police Headquarters said they had information that Shiblu took over the charge of JMB explosive unit after the arrest of former chief Boma Mizan in 2009. Shiblu, however, identified himself as Abu Bakkar Siddique and an operative of the Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B).
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May - 23 
De-mining groups also recovered 182 anti-personnel mines, 18 number of 81-mm mortar bombs, one hand grenade and one Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) from Kulankulam, Periyapandivirichchan, Kovilpuliyankulam, Alankulam and Adampan areas on the same day.
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De-mining groups also recovered 182 anti-personnel mines, 18 number of 81-mm mortar bombs, one hand grenade and one Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) from Kulankulam, Periyapandivirichchan, Kovilpuliyankulam, Alankulam and Adampan areas on the same day.
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May - 23 
Troops during search and clear operations in Thampakamam, Putur, Poonakary and Paranthan recovered seven 60-mm mortar bombs, two 40-mm grenades, 19 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), one anti-personnel mine (APM) and two 81-mm mortar bombs on May 23,
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Troops during search and clear operations in Thampakamam, Putur, Poonakary and Paranthan recovered seven 60-mm mortar bombs, two 40-mm grenades, 19 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), one anti-personnel mine (APM) and two 81-mm mortar bombs on May 23, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 24 
A local court on May 24 convicted a suspected Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) cadre, Mamun Miah, for ten year rigorous imprisonment on a case related to forged Government documents, reports Assam Tribune. Earlier, he was acquitted in anti-national a
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A local court on May 24 convicted a suspected Harkat-ul-Jehad-al-Islami (HuJI) cadre, Mamun Miah, for ten year rigorous imprisonment on a case related to forged Government documents, reports Assam Tribune. Earlier, he was acquitted in anti-national activities and fake currency cases by a District and sessions court. The court also slapped a fine of INR 0.1 million failing which the imprisonment term would be further extended by one and a half years.
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May - 24 
Around 80 bags of illicit ganja (marijuana) suspected to be smuggled by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was seized by the Police from a deserted truck in remote forest near Chitrakonda in Malkangiri District on May 24.
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Around 80 bags of illicit ganja (marijuana) suspected to be smuggled by the Communist party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was seized by the Police from a deserted truck in remote forest near Chitrakonda in Malkangiri District on May 24.
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May - 24 
B. Srinivas alias Manganna (23), a Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti’s (CPI-ML-Janashakti) Manthani Dalam (squad) ‘commander’ of Karimnagar District, was arrested by the Police from the State capital Hyderabad on May 24. A locally
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B. Srinivas alias Manganna (23), a Communist Party of India-Marxist Leninist-Janashakti’s (CPI-ML-Janashakti) Manthani Dalam (squad) ‘commander’ of Karimnagar District, was arrested by the Police from the State capital Hyderabad on May 24. A locally made revolver with two live rounds was seized from him. He is native of Asarelli village of Sironcha taluka (administrative unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra.
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Bharat Singh was abducted from his house at Banshpahari near the West Bengal-Jharkhand border late on May 24 and his bullet-riddled body was found on May 25.
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Bharat Singh was abducted from his house at Banshpahari near the West Bengal-Jharkhand border late on May 24 and his bullet-riddled body was found on May 25.
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May - 24 
On May 24, the Prime Minister had said the Centre was ready for a dialogue provided all these groups, outside the political mainstream, shed violence.
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On May 24, the Prime Minister had said the Centre was ready for a dialogue provided all these groups, outside the political mainstream, shed violence.
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May - 24 
People's Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition party, said the Prime Minister was serious and sincere about the dialogue process for resolution of Kashmir issue but advised separatist groups like Hurriyat Conference to come up with a concrete p
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People's Democratic Party (PDP), the main opposition party, said the Prime Minister was serious and sincere about the dialogue process for resolution of Kashmir issue but advised separatist groups like Hurriyat Conference to come up with a concrete proposal that can be debated. "I think the Prime Minister is serious about the dialogue process. There might be some back channel contacts between the Central Government and the separatists of which you and me are not aware," PDP president Mehbooba Mufti told reporters.
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May - 24 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said his Government is ready to hold dialogue with all groups in Jammu and Kashmir which are outside the political mainstream provided they shun violence, reports Daily Excelsior. "I would once again like to ap
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said his Government is ready to hold dialogue with all groups in Jammu and Kashmir which are outside the political mainstream provided they shun violence, reports Daily Excelsior. "I would once again like to appeal to all elements in Jammu and Kashmir that our Government is ready for a dialogue provided that all these groups which are outside the political mainstream shed the path of violence," he said at a national press conference in New Delhi.
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May - 24 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism) remains the biggest internal security challenge and it is imperative to control left-wing extremism for the country's growth, reported PTI. Singh said this at a national pres
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said Naxalism (Left Wing Extremism) remains the biggest internal security challenge and it is imperative to control left-wing extremism for the country's growth, reported PTI. Singh said this at a national press conference in New Delhi to mark the completion of one year of United Progressive Alliance- II in office. Indian Express quoted Sing as saying, "I have been saying for the last three years that Naxalism remains the biggest internal security challenge facing our country." “I have spoken to the chief ministers of affected states and I am of the firm belief that all the CMs understand that controlling the spread of Naxalism is absolutely important to ensure the progress of the country,” he added. Singh also said, “I do realise that although law and order is primarily the states’ responsibility, this is a problem which has acquired a magnitude that cooperation between the Centre and the states is absolutely necessary and that the Central government must help the states in every possible way.”
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May - 24 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said that India would be unable to realise its full development potential unless it had the “best possible” relations with its neighbours, especially Pakistan, reports The Hindu. Addressing his first national c
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on May 24 said that India would be unable to realise its full development potential unless it had the “best possible” relations with its neighbours, especially Pakistan, reports The Hindu. Addressing his first national conference marking the first anniversary of the United Progressive Alliance Government's second term in office, the Prime Minister said, “The composite dialogue had been suspended soon after the attacks in Mumbai. Subsequently, the process has not moved forward. I am hopeful that this process can move forward. That was, at least, the message I got from talking to the Prime Minister of Pakistan [during their April 29 meeting on the sidelines of the SAARC summit in Thimphu].'' When asked why India had agreed to resume talks with Pakistan, Singh stated that he and his Pakistani counterpart Yusuf Raza Gilani had agreed that it would be impossible to hold substantive negotiations without adequately addressing the “major problem” of a trust deficit between the two countries. It was with this intention that they directed their Foreign Ministers and the Foreign Secretaries to hold talks. The Prime Minister confessed that he did not really know whether his endeavour would succeed. “It is our obligation to make every effort to normalise relations with India's neighbours. That is essential, I have always believed, to realise [the] development potential of our country. We will make every effort, whether we succeed or not, that only the future can tell, '' he said. On the issue of access to Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative David Headley, suspected of having conducted surveillance of sites targeted during the November 26, 2008 Mumbai attacks, the Prime Minister said, “I have been assured by the highest in the U.S. administration that we will get access to David Headley.”
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May - 24 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed B. Madhukar (25), upa sarpanch (deputy head) of Uppanapalli gram panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Eturunagaram circle of Warangal District on May 24.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed B. Madhukar (25), upa sarpanch (deputy head) of Uppanapalli gram panchayat (village level local self Government institution) in Eturunagaram circle of Warangal District on May 24.
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May - 24 
The employees of the Manipur Sericulture Department on May 24 demonstrated in front of their office, in protest against the May 20 abduction of a senior official of their department, Nameirakpam Nabakumar Singh (56), by cadres belonging to Military C
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The employees of the Manipur Sericulture Department on May 24 demonstrated in front of their office, in protest against the May 20 abduction of a senior official of their department, Nameirakpam Nabakumar Singh (56), by cadres belonging to Military Council faction of the United Kuki Liberation Army at Sangaipat in Imphal East District, for his department’s failure to give INR five million, reports Telegraph. The group had reportedly made the monetary demand nearly a year back. After the abduction, the outfit has raised the ransom amount from INR five million to ten million. The employees appealed for his unconditional release. “Nabakumar Singh is helping poor farmers and had nothing to do with financial matters of the department. The group should take up the matter with the authorities of the department and not with the employees. We appeal to the group to release him unharmed and without any condition,” an employee said.
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May - 24 
The special court which conducted the trial of November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) has criticised personnel of Azad Maidan Police Station, saying they acted in a "cowardly" manner and "ran away" instead of stopping the mi
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The special court which conducted the trial of November 26, 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks (also known as 26/11) has criticised personnel of Azad Maidan Police Station, saying they acted in a "cowardly" manner and "ran away" instead of stopping the militants, reports Times of India. Instead of coming to the aid of Additional Commissioner Sadanand Date, who engaged the terrorists in a gunfight on the terrace of Cama Hospital and got grievously injured in the process, the officers from the Police station possibly "ran away", Judge M. L. Tahaliyani said in the judgement, a copy of which was made available to PTI on May 24. In addition, the 26/11 special court has come down heavily on the prosecution and investigating agency for submitting "doubtful" and "fragile" evidence against accused Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Ahmed that led to their acquittal in the terrorist attacks case. "The evidence of the only prosecution witness is doubtful and unreliable. The investigating agency has failed to provide quality evidence against the duo (Faheem and Sabauddin)," the 1600-page judgement, said.
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May - 24 
The trial in the July 2006 serial train bomb blast case is scheduled to restart in a special court on May 24 (today), reports Times of India. Seven RDX bombs kept in first class coaches of Mumbai’s suburban trains exploded on July 11, 2006. The Anti
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The trial in the July 2006 serial train bomb blast case is scheduled to restart in a special court on May 24 (today), reports Times of India. Seven RDX bombs kept in first class coaches of Mumbai’s suburban trains exploded on July 11, 2006. The Anti Terrorist Squad said that the conspiracy was hatched in Pakistan and at least five of the 13 arrested persons had gone to that country for terror training. The Police also said Pakistan-based militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) had used the banned organisation, Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), to engineer the blasts. The trial started in a special court in December 2007. However, matters could not progress as the accused had challenged the application of certain provisions of law. The legal dispute was finally settled by the Supreme Court in April 2010 before the trial court in Mumbai could hear the case again. The process involved a delay of more than two years. In 2007, Saeed Ahmed, son of serial bombing accused Sohail Shaikh Shabbir Masiullah arrested for the 2006 Malegaon blast, and Zameer Rehman, accused in the Aurangabad arms haul case, had filed petition in the Bombay high court challenging the constitutional validity of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). When the High Court upheld the decision to slap MCOCA, the accused moved the Supreme Court in 2008 and it stayed their trials.
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May - 24 
Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were arrested by Assam Rifles and Police, including self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Athot, and four linkmen in an operation at Khonsa in Tirap District on May 24.
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Three National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres were arrested by Assam Rifles and Police, including self-styled ‘sergeant major’ Athot, and four linkmen in an operation at Khonsa in Tirap District on May 24.
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May - 24 
Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khurai on May 24. They were identified as Angom Oken Singh alias Manson (21) and Takhelambam Gobin Meetei alias Atomba (21). They joi
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Two People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) cadres were arrested by the Imphal East District Police from Khurai on May 24. They were identified as Angom Oken Singh alias Manson (21) and Takhelambam Gobin Meetei alias Atomba (21). They joined the outfit through one D.C. Nongpoknganba and were involved in extortion of money in various offices and public in the district.
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May - 24 
A special Police team on May 24 arrested an alleged militant in Lahore of Punjab as he was trying to enter the city who later confessed to be directly involved in the low-intensity explosions at the Peru’s Café and Tibbi City, reports Daily Times. Th
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A special Police team on May 24 arrested an alleged militant in Lahore of Punjab as he was trying to enter the city who later confessed to be directly involved in the low-intensity explosions at the Peru’s Café and Tibbi City, reports Daily Times. The militant was arrested from Niazi Shaheed Chowk and was later shifted to an unknown location for further investigations. After initial investigations, law enforcers recovered explosives from a location that was disclosed by the suspected militant. The initial investigations also revealed that the arrested militant had been involved in the low-intensity explosions at the Peru’s Café and in Tibbi City on May 21.
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May - 24 
A spokesman for Afghanistan’s intelligence agency on May 24 accused Pakistan’s intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) involvement in the suicide bombing in Kabul on May 19 that killed six NATO soldiers, reports Indian Express. Afgha
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A spokesman for Afghanistan’s intelligence agency on May 24 accused Pakistan’s intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) involvement in the suicide bombing in Kabul on May 19 that killed six NATO soldiers, reports Indian Express. Afghanistan officials have also voiced suspicions about the ISI’s role in Taliban suicide attacks on Indian targets in Kabul. While Saeed Ansari, the spokesman for the National Directorate of Security, Afghanistan’s spy agency, did not mention the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI) by name, he left no doubt of what he meant. The remarks came in a news conference announcing the arrest of seven people suspected of organising the May 19 suicide attack, in which a suicide bomber drove a minivan full of explosives into a convoy of armoured SUV’s. The blast killed 18 persons, including six NATO soldiers. “All the explosions and terrorist attacks by these people were plotted from the other side of the border and most of the explosives and materials used for the attacks were brought from the other side to Afghanistan,” Ansari said. “When we say that those attacks were plotted from the other side of the border, the intelligence service of our neighbouring country has definitely had its role in equipping and training of this group,” Ansari added.
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May - 24 
According to sources, Hafiz Gul Bahadur and his shura (council) was upset over the deteriorating law and order situation in North Waziristan as it felt it was posing serious threat to regional security. The sources said the Government and military au
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According to sources, Hafiz Gul Bahadur and his shura (council) was upset over the deteriorating law and order situation in North Waziristan as it felt it was posing serious threat to regional security. The sources said the Government and military authorities had made it clear to Hafiz Gul Bahadur and his men to choose between the military operation or expulsion of Mahsud and Punjabi Taliban from North Waziristan. The sources said a committee was later formed which held extensive talks with the Mahsud Taliban to apprise them about the potential danger for the people of North Waziristan due to their presence there. The Taliban Jirga of North Waziristan informed the Mahsud militant commanders about their peace accord with the Government and told them they would not like it to be violated. Hakimullah Mahsud and his deputy Waliur Rahman were reported to have accepted Hafiz Gul Bahadur’s request and decided to leave North Waziristan. “Most of them went to Shaktoi and Makeen in South Waziristan where they had their sanctuaries in the forest-covered mountains. In summer, militants can easily survive in the mountains but the Security Forces might face tough resistance there,” said a Taliban source.
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May - 24 
Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) found and defused three explosive devices planted at the Provincial Excise and Taxation Headquarters in Quetta.
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Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) found and defused three explosive devices planted at the Provincial Excise and Taxation Headquarters in Quetta.
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May - 24 
Five militants surrendered before the Security Forces (SFs) in the Minglawar area of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 24.
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Five militants surrendered before the Security Forces (SFs) in the Minglawar area of Matta tehsil (revenue unit) in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 24.
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May - 24 
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on May 24 said that despite Pakistan’s own regional challenges, it remains committed to a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue through negotiations and dialogue, reports Daily Times. He said that it was imperativ
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Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on May 24 said that despite Pakistan’s own regional challenges, it remains committed to a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir issue through negotiations and dialogue, reports Daily Times. He said that it was imperative to end the long legacy of hostility and distrust to work towards a peaceful resolution of the dispute in accordance with the wishes of the Kashmiri people. The PM said this while talking to Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Raja Zulqarnain Khan and Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider who called on him at the Prime Minister’s House. He said that Pakistan would continue to support the cause of the people of Kashmir.
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May - 24 
SFs arrested eight Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants from the Shalobar area of Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency.
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SFs arrested eight Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) militants from the Shalobar area of Bara tehsil of Khyber Agency.
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May - 24 
SFs destroyed the houses of two militant commanders, identified as Daud Khan and Shahi Roomi, at Shakar Dara of Matta tehsil.
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SFs destroyed the houses of two militant commanders, identified as Daud Khan and Shahi Roomi, at Shakar Dara of Matta tehsil.
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May - 24 
The Hakeemullah Mehsud led Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants along with some Punjabi Taliban finally started leaving North Waziristan for the adjoining South Waziristan tribal region following successful talks between Hafiz Gul Bahadur and H
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The Hakeemullah Mehsud led Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants along with some Punjabi Taliban finally started leaving North Waziristan for the adjoining South Waziristan tribal region following successful talks between Hafiz Gul Bahadur and Hakimullah Mahsud, The News reported on May 24. Reports said that the local tribesmen were astonished when they saw markets in Miramshah, the capital town of North Waziristan Agency, and Mir Ali, the second major town, almost deserted as the Taliban were conspicuous by their absence. “Almost 98 per cent of the Mahsud militants along with some Punjabi Taliban have left North Waziristan. Before leaving, announcements were made from loudspeakers in mosques of various villages by the Mahsud Taliban to thank the tribes people of North Waziristan for their cooperation and assistance to the displaced Mahsud militants,” said a source close to the North Waziristan Taliban leader Hafiz Gul Bahadur.
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May - 24 
The Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on May 24 added his voice to the calls to donors for more contributions to meet a funding shortfall in UN programmes to meet the humanitarian needs of the growing number of internally displaced persons in Pakistan, r
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The Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on May 24 added his voice to the calls to donors for more contributions to meet a funding shortfall in UN programmes to meet the humanitarian needs of the growing number of internally displaced persons in Pakistan, reports The News. “We’re working very hard,” to raise funds for the vulnerable people in Pakistan,” he told reporters at UN Headquarters in New York. “I’m deeply concern over the situation,” the UN chief added. His remarks followed last week’s statement in Geneva by a senior UN official, who said Pakistan was facing a humanitarian funding crisis. “Food and health, clean water supplies and sanitation are at risk because of inadequate funding,” said Martin Mogwanja, UN humanitarian coordinator for Pakistan. In February, the UN appealed for $537 million in emergency funding. To date, it has only received 141 million dollars, or 26 per cent. In light of the budget shortfall, Mogwanja said services will be cut. “Making cuts is very, very difficult because the community we’re trying to serve is a community of IDPs (internally displaced persons) who have left behind everything and who have nothing where they have been displaced,” Mogwanja said. “Survival is the most pressing priority.” Since April of 2009, anti-militant military operations have caused almost 3.5 million Pakistanis to flee their homes, according to the UN. Of that number, nearly 2 million have returned to their communities. That leaves 1.5 million still in need.
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May - 24 
The Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant and injured several others during a search operation in Hashim Charmang area of the Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 24, according to Dail
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The Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant and injured several others during a search operation in Hashim Charmang area of the Nawagai tehsil (revenue unit) in Bajaur Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 24, according to Daily Times. SFs neutralised a militant stronghold near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. 26 suspected militants were also arrested.
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May - 24 
Two persons were killed and 15 others injured in a bomb explosion at the Airport Road in Quetta in Balochistan in a suspected sectarian attack on May 24, reports Daily Times. Official sources said unidentified men had planted an explosive device in a
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Two persons were killed and 15 others injured in a bomb explosion at the Airport Road in Quetta in Balochistan in a suspected sectarian attack on May 24, reports Daily Times. Official sources said unidentified men had planted an explosive device in a rickshaw, which was parked on the main intersection of the Airport Road. Two people including the rickshaw driver and a passenger died on the spot and 15 others, including three women and seven children who were on their way to a wedding in a passenger van, were injured. Police officer Mohammad Riaz said that it was possible that the passenger in the rickshaw, who died in the blast, was carrying the bomb, which exploded prematurely. In a statement issued soon after the blast, the Shia Ulema Council claimed that the main target was renowned Shia scholar Allama Najfi who remained unhurt.
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May - 24 
Unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Balochistan National Party (BNP) senior member Arbab Mohammad Nawaz Mengal in Khuzdar. No one was injured in the attack, Police sources confirmed. However, the house was partially dama
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Unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at the residence of Balochistan National Party (BNP) senior member Arbab Mohammad Nawaz Mengal in Khuzdar. No one was injured in the attack, Police sources confirmed. However, the house was partially damaged.
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May - 24 
Nepali Congress (NC) Central Member Ram Sharan Mahat on May 24 accused the Unified CPN-Maoist of planning for a war again. Inaugurating the fourth District convention of the Nepal Press Union in Saptari District Mahat said that Maoist, the single lar
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Nepali Congress (NC) Central Member Ram Sharan Mahat on May 24 accused the Unified CPN-Maoist of planning for a war again. Inaugurating the fourth District convention of the Nepal Press Union in Saptari District Mahat said that Maoist, the single largest party in the Constituent Assembly (CA), is preparing for a war instead of approving the bill for CA term extension.
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May - 24 
A military commander belonging to the Janajuddho faction of the Marxist Leninist group of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Siddiqur Rahman alias Tiger (35), was shot dead by the Security Forces during a 'shootout' in Kushtia District on May
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A military commander belonging to the Janajuddho faction of the Marxist Leninist group of the Purbo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP), Siddiqur Rahman alias Tiger (35), was shot dead by the Security Forces during a 'shootout' in Kushtia District on May 24, reports Daily Star. Siddiqur was accused in nine cases including five for murder filed with Mirpur and Bheramara Police stations in Kushtia.
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May - 24 
Eight petrol bombs were found outside the boundary wall of a house at Khalipapara in Rangpur District on May 24.
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Eight petrol bombs were found outside the boundary wall of a house at Khalipapara in Rangpur District on May 24.
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May - 24 May - 25
Police arrested Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) chief Maulana Saidur Rahman, his wife and three other top leaders of the outfit in Dhaka and Narayanganj on May 24 & 25, reports Daily Star. Besides Saidur alias Zafar, the others detained are hi
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Police arrested Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) chief Maulana Saidur Rahman, his wife and three other top leaders of the outfit in Dhaka and Narayanganj on May 24 & 25, reports Daily Star. Besides Saidur alias Zafar, the others detained are his third wife Naima Akhter, JMB's military coordinator Amir Hossain alias Sharif and ehsar (full-time) members Nur Hossain alias Sabuj and Abdullah Hel Kafi. During the raids, the Police recovered a huge cache of bomb-making materials, firearms and ammunition and jihadi books.
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May - 24 
Troops during search and clear operations in Paranthan, Mullaittivu, Mannar and Puthukkuddiyirippu areas of Wanni recovered four hand grenades, 16 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), one claymore mine weighing about nine kilograms, one T-56 weapon, thr
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Troops during search and clear operations in Paranthan, Mullaittivu, Mannar and Puthukkuddiyirippu areas of Wanni recovered four hand grenades, 16 Rocket Propeller Grenades (RPGs), one claymore mine weighing about nine kilograms, one T-56 weapon, three T-56 magazines, 75 rounds of T-56 ammunition, one AC stabilizer, one 15 inches LCD monitor and one camera on May 24, according to Sri Lanka Army report.
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May - 24 
A spokesman for Afghanistan’s intelligence agency on May 24 accused Pakistan’s intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) involvement in the suicide bombing in Kabul on May 19 that killed six NATO soldiers, reports Indian Express. Afgha
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A spokesman for Afghanistan’s intelligence agency on May 24 accused Pakistan’s intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence’s (ISI) involvement in the suicide bombing in Kabul on May 19 that killed six NATO soldiers, reports Indian Express. Afghanistan officials have also voiced suspicions about the ISI’s role in Taliban suicide attacks on Indian targets in Kabul. While Saeed Ansari, the spokesman for the National Directorate of Security, Afghanistan’s spy agency, did not mention the Pakistani Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI) by name, he left no doubt of what he meant. The remarks came in a news conference announcing the arrest of seven people suspected of organising the May 19 suicide attack, in which a suicide bomber drove a minivan full of explosives into a convoy of armoured SUV’s. The blast killed 18 persons, including six NATO soldiers. “All the explosions and terrorist attacks by these people were plotted from the other side of the border and most of the explosives and materials used for the attacks were brought from the other side to Afghanistan,” Ansari said. “When we say that those attacks were plotted from the other side of the border, the intelligence service of our neighbouring country has definitely had its role in equipping and training of this group,” Ansari added.
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May - 25 
A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in firing from across the International Border at Bobiyan in the Kathua District on May 25, reports PTI. It was not immediately known whether the firing was done by any intruder or Pakistani rangers f
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A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in firing from across the International Border at Bobiyan in the Kathua District on May 25, reports PTI. It was not immediately known whether the firing was done by any intruder or Pakistani rangers from across the border. BSF troops posted at the post did not retaliate, the sources said.
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May - 25 
Biswanath Mahato, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), in Salboni area was injured when he was shot at by a group of about 40 masked persons on May 25.
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Biswanath Mahato, a supporter of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), in Salboni area was injured when he was shot at by a group of about 40 masked persons on May 25.
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May - 25 
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, on May 25 dropped hints that his Government may ignore the Union Government’s directive to take two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, posted in Dantewada District, to task in connection with the April 6, 2
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Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh, on May 25 dropped hints that his Government may ignore the Union Government’s directive to take two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, posted in Dantewada District, to task in connection with the April 6, 2010 massacre of 76 Security Force personnel at Chintalnar by Maoists, reported Deccan Chronicle. “Taking action against anybody is not an issue. What is needed is that lessons must be learnt from such incidents to prepare better and effective strategies to counter the Maoist menace,” Singh said.
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May - 25 
Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a commander, were arrested by Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from the jungles of Kongera village in Narayanpur District on May 25, reported PTI. They were iden
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Five cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a commander, were arrested by Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from the jungles of Kongera village in Narayanpur District on May 25, reported PTI. They were identified as Lehar Singh (the commander), Bir Singh, Juglu, Manku and Mahesh Baghel. One rifle, a pipe bomb, electric wire and some explosives were seized from them. Lehar Singh carried INR 2,500 prize money on his head and the others INR 1,000 each.
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May - 25 
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has expressed disappointment over the verdict of the Pakistan Supreme Court on May 25, which upheld the Lahore High Court's decision to release Jama'at-ud-Da'awa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed from house arrest, citing lack of
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Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has expressed disappointment over the verdict of the Pakistan Supreme Court on May 25, which upheld the Lahore High Court's decision to release Jama'at-ud-Da'awa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed from house arrest, citing lack of evidence, reports The Hindu. “There is a sense of disappointment. I am sure everybody in this country will share the same sense of disappointment on this development, especially when we regard Hafiz Saeed as one of the masterminds of the [November 26, 2008] Mumbai terror attacks and he has openly urged jihad against India,” Rao said.
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May - 25 
Foreign Secretary saying, "Since Pakistan has assured us that it will not allow its territory to be used against India, we hope Pakistan will be sensitive to our efforts and take meaningful action."
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Foreign Secretary saying, "Since Pakistan has assured us that it will not allow its territory to be used against India, we hope Pakistan will be sensitive to our efforts and take meaningful action."
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May - 25 
In response to the public movement call of the United Committee Manipur, protest demonstrations were carried out in different parts of Bishnupur and Thoubal Districts on May 25 denouncing the proposed visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-I
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In response to the public movement call of the United Committee Manipur, protest demonstrations were carried out in different parts of Bishnupur and Thoubal Districts on May 25 denouncing the proposed visit of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah to Manipur.
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May - 25 
Maoists set ablaze road construction equipment including several trucks and earthmoving machinery near Barabsapur village in Kanker District on May 25
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Maoists set ablaze road construction equipment including several trucks and earthmoving machinery near Barabsapur village in Kanker District on May 25
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May - 25 
Police arrested two pseudo Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) and recovered from them two locally-made weapons and ammunition in Dharmasagar circle in Warangal District on May 25, reported The Hindu. They were identified as Sk. Moulana Bhasa and one Ajay
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Police arrested two pseudo Naxals (Left Wing Extremists) and recovered from them two locally-made weapons and ammunition in Dharmasagar circle in Warangal District on May 25, reported The Hindu. They were identified as Sk. Moulana Bhasa and one Ajay Dhimar. They had hatched a plan to pose as Naxals and extort money from quarry owners.
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May - 25 
Ranjan Daimary, ‘chairman’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was produced before a camp court in the Guwahati Central Jail on May 25. The court has sent him to one-day transit custody under the Sonitpur Police in connection with the
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Ranjan Daimary, ‘chairman’ of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) was produced before a camp court in the Guwahati Central Jail on May 25. The court has sent him to one-day transit custody under the Sonitpur Police in connection with the Bhimajuli blast case. He has to be produced in the court at Biswanath Chariali within the next 24 hours.
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May - 25 
Self-styled ‘lance corporal’ of ‘28th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Panjal Baruah alias Jayanta Sonowal, surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District on May 25.
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Self-styled ‘lance corporal’ of ‘28th battalion’ of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Panjal Baruah alias Jayanta Sonowal, surrendered before Security Forces (SFs) in Tinsukia District on May 25.
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May - 25 
SFs neutralised a consignment of arms and ammunition, headed for Dimapur in Nagaland, near Garampani area of Karbi Anglong District and arrested four persons on an unspecified date, according to Sentinel. One 9-mm pistol with magazine, two M-20 pist
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SFs neutralised a consignment of arms and ammunition, headed for Dimapur in Nagaland, near Garampani area of Karbi Anglong District and arrested four persons on an unspecified date, according to Sentinel. One 9-mm pistol with magazine, two M-20 pistols with magazine and three live rounds of M-20 pistol were recovered from the vehicle carrying the consignment. The arrested individuals were identified as Heme Kheimungan, Khongbhe Khiamneungan, Pushen Khiamneungan (all hailing from Tuensang District of Nagaland) and Nazim Ul Islam, resident of village Signal Basti Rana Colony under Dimapur Police Station.
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May - 25 
Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two persons and injured two others in separate incidents in Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District, reported The Hindu. Debashis Banerjee, a newspaper agent and social
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Suspected cadres of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed two persons and injured two others in separate incidents in Lalgarh region of West Midnapore District, reported The Hindu. Debashis Banerjee, a newspaper agent and social worker, in the Manikpara market near Jhargram town was killed on May 25. His cousin Prasanta got injured after being shot at when he came to the rescue of Debashis.
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May - 25 May - 26
Suspected Left Wing Extremists killed two Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) workers in two separate incidents in theGoaltore region of West Midnapore District late on May 25, reported The Hindu. The dead bodies of the victims, Kamal Ahir and
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Suspected Left Wing Extremists killed two Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) workers in two separate incidents in theGoaltore region of West Midnapore District late on May 25, reported The Hindu. The dead bodies of the victims, Kamal Ahir and Sujit Mal, were recovered by the Police on May 26.
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May - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a road-roller near Pilligedda village in the Visakha Agency area in G.K. Veedhi mandal (circle) in Visakhapatnam District on May 25.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze a road-roller near Pilligedda village in the Visakha Agency area in G.K. Veedhi mandal (circle) in Visakhapatnam District on May 25.
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May - 25 
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) organized a meeting of the Ao community groups at Mokokchung on May 25.
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The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) organized a meeting of the Ao community groups at Mokokchung on May 25.
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May - 25 
The Supreme Court on May 25 stayed the death sentence awarded to underworld gangster Aftab Ahmed Ansari for the attack on the American Center in Kolkata in 2002, reports Times of India. A vacation bench comprising Justices G. S. Singhvi and C. K. Pr
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The Supreme Court on May 25 stayed the death sentence awarded to underworld gangster Aftab Ahmed Ansari for the attack on the American Center in Kolkata in 2002, reports Times of India. A vacation bench comprising Justices G. S. Singhvi and C. K. Prasad asked the West Bengal Government to respond within four months to a petition filed by Ansari challenging his conviction and death sentence in the case. Ansari was reportedly arrested from Dubai thereafter and was deported to India on February 9, 2002 to face trial.
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May - 25 
Two Pakistani nationals were arrested by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) while trying to infiltrate into the Indian side at Dera Baba Nanak sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab, officials said on May 25, reports Times of India. The duo, who were
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Two Pakistani nationals were arrested by the Boarder Security Force (BSF) while trying to infiltrate into the Indian side at Dera Baba Nanak sector in Gurdaspur District of Punjab, officials said on May 25, reports Times of India. The duo, who were in their 20s, were also carrying PKR 6,000 in, they said.
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May - 25 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in Guwahati on May 25 said that there had been a dramatic improvement in the State’s security scenario, reports Assam Tribune. He said that a number of leaders of the major insurgent groups like United Liberation Fr
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in Guwahati on May 25 said that there had been a dramatic improvement in the State’s security scenario, reports Assam Tribune. He said that a number of leaders of the major insurgent groups like United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), NDFB and the Black Widow (BW) had been arrested. He also informed that while the Chief Minister has been asked to carry forward the political process for negotiation with the militant outfits; the Security Forces have been instructed ‘to continue implementing the policy that is in force.’
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May - 25 
Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, after discussing rehabilitation of Bru refugees with Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla and his Cabinet colleagues in Aizawl on May 25, informed that 215 Bru families have returned so far and asked the Brus and t
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Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, after discussing rehabilitation of Bru refugees with Mizoram Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla and his Cabinet colleagues in Aizawl on May 25, informed that 215 Bru families have returned so far and asked the Brus and the Mizos to live together in peace and harmony, reports Assam Tribune. He also asked the Bru refugees who are still in Tripura to return to Mizoram by October 2010. Meanwhile, urging the Mizoram Government to use Subsidiary Multi-Agency Centre (SMAC) at Shillong in Meghalaya, Chidambaram said that this will help better intelligence sharing and better coordination among the Police forces of different States.
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May - 25 
A three-member Supreme Court bench on May 25 dismissed pleas of the Federal and Punjab Governments against the release of Jama'at-ud-Da'awa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba, ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed, maintaining that it was not a live is
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A three-member Supreme Court bench on May 25 dismissed pleas of the Federal and Punjab Governments against the release of Jama'at-ud-Da'awa (JuD), the frontal organisation of Lashkar-e-Toiba, ‘chief’ Hafiz Saeed, maintaining that it was not a live issue, reports Daily Times. The bench comprising Justice Nasirul Mulk, Justice Jawwad S Khawaja and Justice Rahmat Hussain Jafferi dismissed the petitions against the Lahore High Court verdict that ended Hafiz Saeed’s house arrest. The bench observed that keeping a person in detention on mere concerns of threat was not justified. It observed that the Punjab Government had admitted to lacking sufficient evidence against Saeed and his involvement in any illegal activities after his house arrest ended. Justice Khawaja said, “If there is any material against him then its ok, but if he doesn’t create any law and order situation then the UN resolutions don’t provide grounds to detain him.” AK Dogar, lawyer for Hafiz Saeed, said his client was a peaceful citizen and the JD was a welfare organisation. “The prosecution has failed to prove its case,” he added.
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May - 25 
At least 13 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and several others injured when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets bombed several militant hideouts during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in the Orakzai Agen
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At least 13 Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants were killed and several others injured when Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets bombed several militant hideouts during Operation Khwakh Ba De Sham (I will see you) in the Orakzai Agency of Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA) on May 25.
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May - 25 
Interior Minister Rehman Malik on May 25 said that some Baloch separatists with the help of Taliban and external forces are conspiring to dismember Pakistan but the Government would ensure country’s security and safety, reports The News. He was addre
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Interior Minister Rehman Malik on May 25 said that some Baloch separatists with the help of Taliban and external forces are conspiring to dismember Pakistan but the Government would ensure country’s security and safety, reports The News. He was addressing the participants of the media conference during his visit to the National Defence University in Quetta. Sources said that the interior minister gave a detailed briefing to the participants on the country’s law and order situation particularly the situation in Balochistan. According to Interior Ministry spokesman, the interior minister said that Government is serious in development and prosperity of Balochistan and for uplift of the Baloch people. 'Aghaze Huqooq-i-Balochistan' package is a proof of Government’s commitment towards the prosperity of Balochistan, he said. The Minister said the Federal Government is working along with the Provincial Government for improving the security situation in the province and all necessary measures would be taken in this regard. Malik said that evidence of India’s involvement in deteriorating the security situation in Pakistan has been found and even today there are 50 Farari camps (rebel bases) in various areas of Balochistan. He said we have given dossiers to Afghanistan as some separatists leaders sitting in Afghanistan with the patronage of outside forces are involved in deteriorating the situation in Pakistan. He also disclosed that some people have been arrested who have Afghanistan security cards. Malik said that Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has given training to 5,000 to 6,000 people but we would ensure the sovereignty and security of the country.
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May - 25 
Osama Khalid, the son of Khalid Khawaja, on May 25 submitted an application in the Shalimar Police Station for registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against media person Hamid Mir and suspected militant Osman Punjabi for the murder of his
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Osama Khalid, the son of Khalid Khawaja, on May 25 submitted an application in the Shalimar Police Station for registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against media person Hamid Mir and suspected militant Osman Punjabi for the murder of his father. Khalid Khawaja, a former Inter-Services Intelligence official, was found slained by a relatively less-known Asian Tigers militant group on April 30 from the Mir Ali town of North Waziristan. Osama alleged that Hamid Mir had instigated the militants to murder his father. He said the application was based on the audiotape of Mir’s conversation with a member of the Taliban, and he was ready to prove in court that the audio clip was original.
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May - 25 
President Barack Obama's new national security doctrine will make clear that the United States does not consider itself to be at war with Islam, a top adviser said. The White House on May 25 plans to roll out Obama's first formal declaration of natio
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President Barack Obama's new national security doctrine will make clear that the United States does not consider itself to be at war with Islam, a top adviser said. The White House on May 25 plans to roll out Obama's first formal declaration of national security goals, which are expected to deviate sharply from the go-at-it-alone approach of the Bush era that included justification for pre-emptive war and alienated many in the Muslim world. Previewing parts of the document, John Brennan, Obama's leading counterterrorism adviser, said: "We have never been and will never be at war with Islam." "The president's strategy is unequivocal with regard to our posture — the United States of America is at war. We are at war against al Qaeda and its terrorist affiliates," he said in a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
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May - 25 
Senior US officials on May 25 summoned an urgent meeting with Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari to present a dossier on terrorism suspect Faisal Shahzad, including a detailed chart describing his contacts with the Pakistani Taliban (Tehreek-e-Tal
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Senior US officials on May 25 summoned an urgent meeting with Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari to present a dossier on terrorism suspect Faisal Shahzad, including a detailed chart describing his contacts with the Pakistani Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) before his attempt to detonate an explosives-laden vehicle in New York City's Times Square on May 1, reports The News. The evidence was part of an emphatic American warning that there would be "inevitable pressure" on the United States to take action if there was an attack traceable to Pakistan that resulted in U.S. casualties, officials familiar with the talks said. The chart, which was assembled by U.S. intelligence agencies, "showed who all he had contacts with," one official said, and drew "clear links between Faisal Shahzad and the TTP leaders in Pakistan."
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May - 25 
Six suspected militants were arrested during a raid on a house in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency. According to sources, Security Forces (SFs) raided the house of Taj Muhammad son of Lawang in the Shah Kas area and arrested six suspects
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Six suspected militants were arrested during a raid on a house in Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency. According to sources, Security Forces (SFs) raided the house of Taj Muhammad son of Lawang in the Shah Kas area and arrested six suspects. 30 pistols, two machine guns, two Kalashnikovs, explosives, heroin weighing 50 kilogrammes and hashish (cannabis) also weighing 50 kilogrammes were recovered from the possession of the arrested militants.
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May - 25 
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces in Afghanistan have installed a sophisticated surveillance system along the Pak-Afghan border to monitor insurgents’ movement in the area on May 25, reports Daily Times. Equipped with more than hal
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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces in Afghanistan have installed a sophisticated surveillance system along the Pak-Afghan border to monitor insurgents’ movement in the area on May 25, reports Daily Times. Equipped with more than half a dozen security cameras, the “sprawling three hundred yards tall balloon type satellite tower” was installed at Spin Boldak town, and can also be easily seen from Chaman of Balochistan, which lies about a kilometre south. An Afghanistan security official said that the “tower will be instrumental in monitoring the border area, especially during the NATO operation against the Taliban in Kandahar”. The official added that if the need arises more such towers would be installed along the Pak-Afghan border.
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May - 25 
Two Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants including an important commander, Ali Rehman alias Sparlay, and his accomplice Habibur Rehman were killed when they attacked the Security Forces (SFs) in the Fateh Pur area of Swat District in K
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Two Taliban (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, TTP) militants including an important commander, Ali Rehman alias Sparlay, and his accomplice Habibur Rehman were killed when they attacked the Security Forces (SFs) in the Fateh Pur area of Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 25.
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