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Two Army personnel were killed and six persons including four civilians were injured as Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 1, reports Dai
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Two Army personnel were killed and six persons including four civilians were injured as Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 1, reports Daily Excelsior. Four Army personnel were injured in the CFA violations of which two of them identified as Havaldar Gokaran and Naik Shanker succumbed to their injuries. Two other injured personnel were identified as Havaldar Narayan Singh and Naik Pradeep Kumar. The four civilians were identified as Shanaza Bano (12), daughter of Bashir Ahmad, Thaira Bano (20), wife of Liyaqat Ali, Touseef Ahmad Khatana (4), son of Bashir Ahmad Khatana and Hussan wife of Husan Din Koli of Churanda village. An official said that the Army gave befitting reply and targeted the Pakistani posts inflicting heavy casualties on them. He said that posts were also destroyed.
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An encounter broke out between militants and Security Forces at Rajwara forest area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 1, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Army’s 21 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 9 Para, Special Operation Group (SO
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An encounter broke out between militants and Security Forces at Rajwara forest area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 1, reports Daily Excelsior. A joint team of Army’s 21 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), 9 Para, Special Operation Group (SOG) and 92 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Rajwar Handwara area in Kupwara District after input about presence of two militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in the forest area.As the troops approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon searching party triggering an encounter. However, there were no reports of any casualties.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres damaged the bridge on Dumam river between Tumakpal and Tetam villages by triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 1, reports Outlook. Howeve
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres damaged the bridge on Dumam river between Tumakpal and Tetam villages by triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 1, reports Outlook. However, nobody was injured in the incident, a senior Police officer said. The bridge on the Dumam river which connects Kuakonda and Katekalyan development block headquarters in Dantewada, was not only strategically important but also crucial for the people living in this inaccessible region, he said.
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 6.7 kilograms of heroin which was kept hidden in a field across the barbed fence at Shahpur village along the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar District of Punjab on May 1, reports Hindustan Times. The Assist
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The Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 6.7 kilograms of heroin which was kept hidden in a field across the barbed fence at Shahpur village along the India-Pakistan border in Amritsar District of Punjab on May 1, reports Hindustan Times. The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Special Task Force (STF), Rashpal Singh said, “We had a tip-off that a consignment of heroin was smuggled from Pakistan recently, which was kept hidden in a field situated across the barbed fence at the said village. A case in this regard was registered on April 30 and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vavinder Mahajan started probing the case. The DSP found that one person,identified as, Karam Singh aliasGolu, of Karimpura village was roped in to clear the consignment.”He said Golu was arrested on May 1 and at his instance, the heroin was recovered from across the fence.
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on May 1 filed a charge-sheet against nine persons, including two ‘area Commanders’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as, Musafir Sahni and Anil Ram before a Special Court in Patna District of
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on May 1 filed a charge-sheet against nine persons, including two ‘area Commanders’ of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as, Musafir Sahni and Anil Ram before a Special Court in Patna District of Bihar in connection with a money laundering case, reports India Today. A senior ED official said the charge-sheet has been filed before the court seeking punishment of offences under money-laundering and confiscation of attached properties consisting of 11 plots in Vaishali District, two plots in Muzaffarpur District, three plots in Lakhnauri, balances in bank accounts, seized cash, a truck, and motorcycle, an advance given for property in Delhi totaling to INR 5.414 million. “The accused utilised the pseudo names to escape from the law enforcing agencies and utilised the proceeds of crime to purchase assets in the name of other associates,” the ED said.
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The Kerala Police on May 1 conducted a search at the house of C. P. Jaleel, a Maoist, who was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Wayanad District in March last year. Police sources said the house of Jaleel at Pandikkad in Malappuram
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The Kerala Police on May 1 conducted a search at the house of C. P. Jaleel, a Maoist, who was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Wayanad District in March last year. Police sources said the house of Jaleel at Pandikkad in Malappuram District has been raided, on a tip-off, that some outsiders were living there. According to Superintendent of Police (SP), U. Abdul Kareem, the search was conducted on a tip-off that few affiliates of Jaleel and his brother were staying in the house. “Other than the family of Jaleel, three men and three women were found in the house. Three of them were relatives of the family and three are outsiders,” said the SP adding that, “no one has been arrested. The Police team has recovered few pamphlets, phone memory cards, and few sim cards from the house. We are keeping a vigil on them.”
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Officials conducted searches in two locations in Kozhikode District of Kerala on May 1 in connection with the Maoist case against two arrested college students - Allan Shuaib (20) and Thwaha Fasal (24) and anot
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Officials conducted searches in two locations in Kozhikode District of Kerala on May 1 in connection with the Maoist case against two arrested college students - Allan Shuaib (20) and Thwaha Fasal (24) and another absconding accused C. P. Usman (40), reports New Indian Express. Earlier, on April 27, the agency had filed a charge-sheet in the Ernakulam NIA Special Court against the accused which said: “the investigation had revealed that all the three are members of the proscribed terrorist organisation CPI-Maoist and had conducted secret meetings and unlawful activities for furthering the cause of the outfit.”
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 1 arrested an absconding property manager, identified as Manoj Chaudhary, from Hooghly District of West Bengal in connection with a case of arms seizure from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on May 1 arrested an absconding property manager, identified as Manoj Chaudhary, from Hooghly District of West Bengal in connection with a case of arms seizure from Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Jharkhand, reports Outlook India. An NIA spokesperson said that Chaudhary, who allegedly acted as a property manager in Jharkhand, was arrested and incriminating documents showing transactions in immovable properties were seized from his possession. The NIA had registered the case against Maoists in May 2018 after a huge cache of arms and ammunition were seized from Akbakitand village in Giridih District of Jharkhand in March 2018. The NIA official said that investigation revealed that Chaudhary was an active member of CPI-Maoist and was instrumental in the investment of proceeds of terrorism like extortion or levy money collected by senior Maoist cadres in real estate. “He was in contact with senior CPI-Maoist cadres since 2008 and channeling their ill-gotten wealth into acquisition of immovable properties at prime locations in Giridih District of Jharkhand,” the Official added.
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Pashtoon Tahaffuz Movement (PTM)leader Arif Wazir succumbed to his injuries after having been critically injured in an attack by unidentified militants outside his residence in Ghwa Khwa in Wana town in South Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhw
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Pashtoon Tahaffuz Movement (PTM)leader Arif Wazir succumbed to his injuries after having been critically injured in an attack by unidentified militants outside his residence in Ghwa Khwa in Wana town in South Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)late on May 1, reports Daily Times. Eyewitnesses said two of the attackers were also injured in an exchange of fire with Arif Wazir’s guards. Arif was formerly the president of South Waziristan chapter of Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) and chief of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Political Alliance, South Waziristan.
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According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a slight upward tick has been observed in casualties in militant attacks in Pakistan during April though the number of such assaults remained the same as compared to March
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According to the Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), a slight upward tick has been observed in casualties in militant attacks in Pakistan during April though the number of such assaults remained the same as compared to March, reports Dawn.PICSS has released statistics for April, which show the number of casualties in militant activities increased by 6pc but injuries decreased by 75pc, compared with March, across Pakistan.Militants appear to be trying to get back some territory in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) where most of these violent activities were recorded in April. The alarming situation in North Waziristan can be gauged from the fact that 90 per cent of casualties in violent incidents during the month of April took place in this District. PICSS recorded a total of nine militant attacks during April in which 18 people died — 10 security personnel and eight militants — while six Security Forces personnel got injured. Tribal Districts of KP (erstwhile FATA) witnessed the highest number of violent militant activities, where six out of total nine attacks took place.Eight security personnel lost their lives in the tribal Districts of KP, while eight militants were also killed. Four security personnel were also injured in erstwhile FATA. Apart from eight militants killed during retaliatory actions by SFs, 21 more militants were also killed in the tribal Districts of KP in actions initiated by SFs, PICSS statistics show. Two militant attacks were reported in Balochistan and one in Sindh — all of them of minor nature with two casualties in Balochistan.No militant activity was recorded in Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and other parts of Pakistan, but an incident of kidnapping took place in the provincial capital of Sindh, where a 39-year-old Chinese national was abducted. Meanwhile, SFs carried out a total of 16 actions against militants in areas of Balochistan, KP and Sindh. Pakistani forces arrested 12 suspects involved in different terror and anti-state activities, including eight from Sindh and four from KP. Four members of Al Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) were also arrested in Karachi.
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Baloch journalist Sajid Hussain, who was living in exile in Sweden and had been missing since March 2, has been found dead on April 23, Police said on May 1, reports Dawn.“His body was found on April 23 in the Fyris river outside Uppsala,” Police spo
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Baloch journalist Sajid Hussain, who was living in exile in Sweden and had been missing since March 2, has been found dead on April 23, Police said on May 1, reports Dawn.“His body was found on April 23 in the Fyris river outside Uppsala,” Police spokesperson Jonas Eronensaid.Hussain, hailing from Balochistan, was working part-time as a professor in Uppsala, about 60 kilometres north of Stockholm, when he went missing on March 2.He was also the chief editor of the Balochistan Times, an online magazine he had set up, in which he wrote about drug trafficking, forced disappearances and a long-running insurgency. According to the Reporters without Borders (RSF), Hussain was last seen getting onto a train for Uppsala in Stockholm. Hussain came to Sweden in 2017 and secured political asylum in 2019.“As long as a crime cannot be excluded, there remains the risk that his death is linked to his work as a journalist,” Erik Halkjaer, head of the Swedish branch of RSF said.The Pakistan Foreign Office declined to comment.
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Four international human rights organisations and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on May 1 welcomed the Supreme Court (SC)’s decision to reject a Government petition to review its landmark verdict on transi
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Four international human rights organisations and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on May 1 welcomed the Supreme Court (SC)’s decision to reject a Government petition to review its landmark verdict on transitional justice, reports Kathmandu Post.Following the decision, the Government now needs to revise the existing transitional justice law as per the court’s order ensuring justice to the victims of conflict-era abuses, said Amnesty International, TRIAL International, International Commission of Jurists and Human Rights Watch, in a statement.In a separate statement Rupert Colville, spokesperson for OHCHR, said the court’s decision reconfirms that the only way for the Government to credibly proceed with the transitional justice process is to abide by key human rights and transitional justice principles reflected in the 2015 court ruling, including the centrality of victims and the importance of accountability for serious violations. “Victims' advocacy groups and civil society members have welcomed the court's decision, and so do we,” he said.The SC on April 26 rejected the Government’s plea, registered in April 2015 that sought a revision of a verdict issued by a five-member special bench led by then chief justice Kalyan Shrestha in February that year. The 2015 verdict had ordered the Government to amend the Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act-2014.
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The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)at a press briefing in Geneva on May 1 urged the Nepal Government to amend the Transitional Justice Law in support of the Supreme Court (SC) ruling, reports Republica. The spokesperson for t
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The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)at a press briefing in Geneva on May 1 urged the Nepal Government to amend the Transitional Justice Law in support of the Supreme Court (SC) ruling, reports Republica. The spokesperson for the OHCHR called on the Nepal Government to pursue a truly fair and transparent transitional process in the country.The UN body also urged the Nepal Government to take the SC decision to stand by its ruling against amnesties for serious human rights violations committed during the decade-long armed conflict as an opportunity to revitalize the country's long-stalled transitional justice process in line with international norms and its international commitments.The HR body also expressed solidarity with Nepal's transitional justice process.
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May - 1 
Charitha Gunaratne, a former Colombo Municipal Councilor and a lawyer has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition in the Supreme Court (SC) seeking an interim injunction against holding a general election amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports Colom
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Charitha Gunaratne, a former Colombo Municipal Councilor and a lawyer has filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition in the Supreme Court (SC) seeking an interim injunction against holding a general election amid the coronavirus pandemic, reports Colombo Page on May 2.The petitioner requests the SC to declare that the gazette notification issued by the Election Commission (EC) announcing the general election on June 20 is unconstitutional and invalidate the gazette notification.Chairman of the EC Mahinda Deshapriya and its members N.J. Abeysekara, Professor Ratnajeevan Hoole, Secretary to the President Dr. PB Jayasundara, Director General of Health Services Dr. Anil Jasinghe and the Attorney General have been named as respondents.
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At least 12 Taliban militants were killed and six others injured during air and ground attacks carried out by Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) in Dara-I-Sauf District in Samangan Province of Afghanistan on May 1, reports BakhtarNews. Mohammad Hanif Rez
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At least 12 Taliban militants were killed and six others injured during air and ground attacks carried out by Afghan Security Forces (ASFs) in Dara-I-Sauf District in Samangan Province of Afghanistan on May 1, reports BakhtarNews. Mohammad Hanif Rezayee spokesman of 209 Shaheen Army Corps said, the militants have been targeted, while they wanted to launch attack on ASFs’ convey in areas in Dara-I-Sauf District in Samangan province. Two vehicles, six motorcycles and some weapons belonged to the terrorists have also been demolished during the raids, Rezayee added.
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15 Taliban militants and five personnel of the Afghan National Army (ANA) were killed, while five other ANA personnel were injured in an exchange of fire in Zare District in Balkh Province of Afghanistan on May 1, reports Tolo News. Mohammad Hanif Re
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15 Taliban militants and five personnel of the Afghan National Army (ANA) were killed, while five other ANA personnel were injured in an exchange of fire in Zare District in Balkh Province of Afghanistan on May 1, reports Tolo News. Mohammad Hanif Rezayee, spokesman for the 209 Shaheen Army Corps said, the encounter erupted late May 1 night after the Taliban militants attacked an army checkpoint in Zare.
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May - 2 
A Colonel and a Major were among five Security Force (SF) personnel killed in an encounter at the Chanjmulla area in Handwara area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Two militants were also killed in th
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A Colonel and a Major were among five Security Force (SF) personnel killed in an encounter at the Chanjmulla area in Handwara area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. Two militants were also killed in the encounter. The Army personnel were leading a team to rescue civilians who were taken hostage by the militants, Police officials said. In the process, all the five security men, including two Army soldiers and one J&K Police Sub-Inspector (SI) lost their lives, they added. The identity and group affiliation of the slain militants is yet to be established.
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was injured when militants lobbed a grenade at a SF party in Pulwama District of J&K on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. A CRPF official said, militants lobbed a grenade at Tahab chowk in Pulwama when SFs
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was injured when militants lobbed a grenade at a SF party in Pulwama District of J&K on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. A CRPF official said, militants lobbed a grenade at Tahab chowk in Pulwama when SFs were being withdrawn for the day. The militants managed to escape from the spot, official said.
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May - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by a team of Chattarpur Police in Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 2, reports UNI. The arrested Maoist has been identified as Hrithik Kumar Singh alias Hrithik Yadav. Police said th
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre was arrested by a team of Chattarpur Police in Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 2, reports UNI. The arrested Maoist has been identified as Hrithik Kumar Singh alias Hrithik Yadav. Police said they had received information regarding his movement in Rudh village after which a raid was conducted and he was arrested.
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May - 2 
A senior woman ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in the forests of Sinbhatti under Pendhra division near Jaravandi village under Jarawandi P
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A senior woman ‘commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) during a search operation in the forests of Sinbhatti under Pendhra division near Jaravandi village under Jarawandi Police Station limits in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 2, reports India Today. The slain ‘commander’ identified as Sujanakka alias Chinakka alias Jaini (48) was on the wanted list of Maharashtra Police, Telangana Police, Chhattisgarh Police, and carried INR 1.6 million on her head.Superintendent of Police (SP), Shailesh Balkawadesaid, “Sujanakka had joined the Naxal movement in 1988 and was the wife of CPI(Maoist) Central Committee member Devji. She was involved in 144 crimes, including ambushes on police and civilian murders.” Sujanakka was presently the ‘divisional commander’ of Kasansur Dalam in Gadchiroli. An AK-47, a Claymore mine, a pressure cooker and Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] literatures were found from the spot.
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May - 2 
Fearing coronavirus pandemic, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has instructed the villagers of Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra not to allow any strangers or migrant labourers sneaking into the district to take shelter from neighbor
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Fearing coronavirus pandemic, the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has instructed the villagers of Gadchiroli District in Maharashtra not to allow any strangers or migrant labourers sneaking into the district to take shelter from neighboring Telangana, reports The Times of India on May 3. As per the report, the senior Maoist leaders, like Tarakka, have addressed few meetings at Bhamragarh-Abujhmadh border where they explained the villagers about the threat of contracting Coronavirus. According to a security official, the Maoists are now feeling the heat of the virus as anyone contracting it may lead to wiping out of the entire Dalam (armed squad) if not a formation even larger than it. “The Maoists are dependent on the villagers for logistics support, ration, shelter and other supplies. If anyone in the village contracts the disease, it will take no time to spread even to the Maoists,” the official added.
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May - 2 
Two groups in Tripura on May 2 protested permanent settlement of Bru refugees from Mizoram, reports Northeast Now. A joint team of Nagarik Suraksha Mancha and the Mizo Convention submitted a memorandum to Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb prote
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Two groups in Tripura on May 2 protested permanent settlement of Bru refugees from Mizoram, reports Northeast Now. A joint team of Nagarik Suraksha Mancha and the Mizo Convention submitted a memorandum to Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb protesting the proposed settlement. More than 40,000 Brus have been living in six refugee camps in northern Tripura’s Kanchanpur and Panisagar subdivisions since 1997. About 7,000 refugees had returned to Mizoram after nine phases of repatriation till November 30, 2019.
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May - 2 
Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District of J&K on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the Dangerpora based on specific information about th
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Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) in Pulwama District of J&K on May 2, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the Dangerpora based on specific information about the presence of militants in the area, a Police official said. When the SFs were conducting searches in the area, the militants opened fire at them, leading to the exchange of fire, in which the two militants were killed. Police said identity and group affiliation of the slain militants are being ascertained.
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May - 2 
Two Baloch student activist Shahdad Baloch andEhsan Baloch, both graduates from Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad, were killed by Security Forces in Kalat District of Balochistan on May 2, reports ANI.Both the graduates were critical of the Pakist
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Two Baloch student activist Shahdad Baloch andEhsan Baloch, both graduates from Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad, were killed by Security Forces in Kalat District of Balochistan on May 2, reports ANI.Both the graduates were critical of the Pakistani establishment for exploitation of the naturalresources and gross human rights violations in Balochistan.Sources reveal that they both were brilliant students and were forced to join the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA)outfit a year ago because of continuous discrimination and brutality against theBaloch in the Province.
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Reformist leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on May 2 launched a new political party called Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party), reports New Nation. Ousted JeIleader Mojibur Rahman Monju unveiled the new party, with a 222-member convening committee, at a
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Reformist leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on May 2 launched a new political party called Amar Bangladesh Party (AB Party), reports New Nation. Ousted JeIleader Mojibur Rahman Monju unveiled the new party, with a 222-member convening committee, at a media briefing in Bijoynagar ofBrahmanbaria District inChittagong Division. AFM Solaiman Chowdhury, a former secretary, who resigned from JeI, will serve as the convener of the AB Party. Monju, former president of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of JeI, has been made the member secretary of the committee.
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May - 2 
Police Media Spokesman SSP Jaliya Senaratne said that Police arrested another suspect linked to the Easter Sunday terror attacks, reports Daily Newson May 3.Investigations have revealed that the suspect was a trustee of a training centre in Kalpitiya
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Police Media Spokesman SSP Jaliya Senaratne said that Police arrested another suspect linked to the Easter Sunday terror attacks, reports Daily Newson May 3.Investigations have revealed that the suspect was a trustee of a training centre in Kalpitiya in Puttalam District, North Western Province where the ringleader of the Easter attacks, Zahran Hashim, had conducted lectures.The Police Spokesman noted that this training centre had been operating under the guise of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) and the arrested suspect had been operating as its trustee.
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May - 2 
Afghan National Security Council (NSC) office reported that 98 more prisoners of Taliban group were released from prison on May 2, reports BhaktarNews. Javid Faisal spokesman of NSC in a tweet stated that the prisoners have been released based on Pre
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Afghan National Security Council (NSC) office reported that 98 more prisoners of Taliban group were released from prison on May 2, reports BhaktarNews. Javid Faisal spokesman of NSC in a tweet stated that the prisoners have been released based on President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani decree. The prisoners were released based on their age, health and length of remaining sentence as part of government efforts toward peace and batting COVID-19, Faisal added.
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May - 2 
At least three civilians were killed in an explosion near the Laghman prison in Mehtarlam City (District) the capital of Laghman Province on May 2, reports Tolo News. The provincial Governor’s spokesman Assadullah Dawlatzai said, the explosives were
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At least three civilians were killed in an explosion near the Laghman prison in Mehtarlam City (District) the capital of Laghman Province on May 2, reports Tolo News. The provincial Governor’s spokesman Assadullah Dawlatzai said, the explosives were placed on a motorbike and the target of the explosion was Haji Noor Mohammad, the head of the prison, who was injured along with three others. So far, no outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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May - 2 
On March 2, Security Forces with the support of the Afghan Air Force, killed six Taliban militants attacked security posts in Pir Laka area of Jani Khel District in Paktiya Province, reports The Khaama Press.
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On March 2, Security Forces with the support of the Afghan Air Force, killed six Taliban militants attacked security posts in Pir Laka area of Jani Khel District in Paktiya Province, reports The Khaama Press.
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On May 2, Afghan Security Forces killed five Taliban militants in Deh Naw area of Mohammad Agha District in Logar Province reports The Khaama Press. SixTaliban militants were injured during the clash besides destroying some weapons and munitions of t
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On May 2, Afghan Security Forces killed five Taliban militants in Deh Naw area of Mohammad Agha District in Logar Province reports The Khaama Press. SixTaliban militants were injured during the clash besides destroying some weapons and munitions of the militants.
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May - 3 
A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) Over Ground Worker (OGW) was arrested from Nagaghat in Dibrugarh District of Assam in the intervening night of May 2-May 3, reports Northeast now. The arrestee was involved in hoisting ULFA-I fla
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A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) Over Ground Worker (OGW) was arrested from Nagaghat in Dibrugarh District of Assam in the intervening night of May 2-May 3, reports Northeast now. The arrestee was involved in hoisting ULFA-I flag in Joypur and Naharkatia on November 27, 2019. A one .22mm pistol with magazine and two rounds were recovered. According to sources, he was directly working under ULFA-I militant ‘lieutenant’ Abhijeet Gogoi alias AisengAsom.
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May - 3 
Assam Tribune reports that 26 Bangladeshi nationals travelling from Jorhat was arrested from Bahalpur area of Dhubri District of Assam. As per their statement, they were working as fishermen in Jorhat and Sivasagar Districts.
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Assam Tribune reports that 26 Bangladeshi nationals travelling from Jorhat was arrested from Bahalpur area of Dhubri District of Assam. As per their statement, they were working as fishermen in Jorhat and Sivasagar Districts.
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May - 3 
Militants made an abortive bid to target Security Forces (SFs) by hurling a hand grenade which did not explode in the downtown area in Nowshera in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said,
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Militants made an abortive bid to target Security Forces (SFs) by hurling a hand grenade which did not explode in the downtown area in Nowshera in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 3, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said, militants hurled a hand grenade towards SFs near a shrine at Nowshera in the downtown. However, the grenade did not explode, they said, adding that later Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused the grenade without causing any damage.
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May - 3 
On May 3, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Khango faction militant from Kiphire town in Kiphire District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. One magazine of point 22 mm pistol was recovered from the
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On May 3, Assam Rifles (AR) arrested National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) Khango faction militant from Kiphire town in Kiphire District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. One magazine of point 22 mm pistol was recovered from the arrestee who was identified as ‘lieutenant’ YangseoSangtam.
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May - 3 
The Inspector General of Sindh Police has asked the Police to be vigilant of proscribed organisations and their splinter groups during Ramazan (Islamic holy month), Samaa TV reported on May 4.It has been observed that proscribed organisations and the
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The Inspector General of Sindh Police has asked the Police to be vigilant of proscribed organisations and their splinter groups during Ramazan (Islamic holy month), Samaa TV reported on May 4.It has been observed that proscribed organisations and their splinter groups have historically scaled up their attacks on law enforcement agencies during Ramazan, the Sindh IG said in a letter to the Central Police Office (CPO) and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Headquarters.“Most of such terror attacks have been carried out on motorcycles and terrorists have chosen to strike usually at the time of Sehr and Iftaar,” the letter read.In order to ensure safety of personnel, the IG ordered effective implementation of the ban on pillion riding.
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May - 3 
The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested three militants of Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) from Bakolia area in the Chittagong city of Chittagong District in Chittagong
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The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Chittagong Metropolitan Police (CMP) arrested three militants of Neo-Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (Neo-JMB) from Bakolia area in the Chittagong city of Chittagong District in Chittagong Division on May 3 in connection with the February blast at a traffic Police box in the Port City, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestees were identified as Saifullah (24), Emran (25) and Abu Saleh(25). The arrested members have confessed, under primary investigation, to using a remote control-like device to detonate the explosives. On February 28, five people including two Policemen were injured in a bomb blast inside a traffic Police box in city's Sholoshahar Gate-2 area.
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May - 3 
At least five Security Forces were killed and five others were injured in a car bomb explosion claimed by Taliban in Nahr-e-Siraj District of Helmand province on May 3, reports Tolo News.Unnamed intelligence officer who survived the attack as saying
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At least five Security Forces were killed and five others were injured in a car bomb explosion claimed by Taliban in Nahr-e-Siraj District of Helmand province on May 3, reports Tolo News.Unnamed intelligence officer who survived the attack as saying that he had personally helped pull out at least 18 bodies from under the debris caused by the blast.
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May - 3 
Four soldiers were killed in a clash by Taliban in Zamankhail village located Pul-e-Khomri District of Baghlan Province, reports BhaktarNews on March 4
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Four soldiers were killed in a clash by Taliban in Zamankhail village located Pul-e-Khomri District of Baghlan Province, reports BhaktarNews on March 4
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May - 3 
Security Forces killed 12 Taliban militants when they attacked security checkpoints in Porchen District of Farah Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 4.
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Security Forces killed 12 Taliban militants when they attacked security checkpoints in Porchen District of Farah Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 4.
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May - 3 
Spokesman of National Security Council (NSC), Javid Faisal tweeted that at least 17 civilians were killed and 49 more were injured by Taliban militants in the first seven days of Ramadan, reports BhaktarNews. Faisal further said that the civilians lo
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Spokesman of National Security Council (NSC), Javid Faisal tweeted that at least 17 civilians were killed and 49 more were injured by Taliban militants in the first seven days of Ramadan, reports BhaktarNews. Faisal further said that the civilians lost their lives and wounded in different parts of the 17 Provinces of the country. Improvised Explosive Device(IEDs) and direct fire by Taliban have caused the majority of the casualties.
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May - 3 
Suspected Taliban militants on May 3 detonated explosives close to 613 power pylons in Chemtala of Kabul Province, destroying three of the four foundation legs of the tower, reports The Khaama Press.The State-run utility firm, Da Afghanistan Breshna
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Suspected Taliban militants on May 3 detonated explosives close to 613 power pylons in Chemtala of Kabul Province, destroying three of the four foundation legs of the tower, reports The Khaama Press.The State-run utility firm, Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, in a statement said the militants attempted to fully cut the supply of electricity to Kabul by detonating the last transmission tower which is being used to supply electricity to Kabul city.
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May - 3 
The Afghan Ministry of Defense on Monday said that Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) repelled scores of attacks initiated by the Taliban in 15 provinces over the past 24 hours, reports Tolo News on April 4. “Tens of Taliban attacks
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The Afghan Ministry of Defense on Monday said that Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) repelled scores of attacks initiated by the Taliban in 15 provinces over the past 24 hours, reports Tolo News on April 4. “Tens of Taliban attacks were repelled and shut-down--the Taliban suffered heavy setbacks,” said Fawad Aman, deputy spokesman for the Ministry of Defense. Kunar, Nuristan, Nangarhar, Maidan Wardak, Paktia, Paktika, Logar, Kandahar, Badghis, Farah, Faryab, Balkh, Helmand, Nimroz, Badakhshan, Baghlan, Takhar and Kunduz are among the provinces where ANDSF faced off with the Taliban and dealt major blows to the insurgents, said the Defense Ministry.
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May - 3 
The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on May 3 reacted to the report of the killing and torture of Afghan nationals by Iranian Border Guards, calling it an act that "contradicts all human rights and principles" and called for a
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The Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) on May 3 reacted to the report of the killing and torture of Afghan nationals by Iranian Border Guards, calling it an act that "contradicts all human rights and principles" and called for a United Nation (UN) probe, reports Tolo News. In the western province of Herat, allegedly on April 29, 57 Afghan nationals who tried to enter Iran for work were arrested by the Iranian border security forces who then tortured the Afghans and threw some of them into a river, in which some died, according to an Afghan claiming to be a victim and also family members of alleged victims. The Afghan government has assigned a delegation to probe the incident, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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May - 3 
The Government has confirmed that investigations are underway in relation to the hacking of Health Protection Agency (HPA)’s official website, a vital local source of information amid the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, reports Edition
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The Government has confirmed that investigations are underway in relation to the hacking of Health Protection Agency (HPA)’s official website, a vital local source of information amid the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, reports Edition on May 4. Maldives Police Service said that the authority is presently investigating the incident. However, no further details were divulged, including that of the video's authenticity, that claimed the hacking, and links to other organisations.
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May - 4 
Three paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and seven others injured along with a physically-challenged boy was killed in Handwara area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as militants attacked their patro
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Three paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and seven others injured along with a physically-challenged boy was killed in Handwara area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) as militants attacked their patrol party on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior.Militants attacked a patrol party of 92 battalion CRPF party at Wangam in Handwara area in Kupwara District in which two CRPF troopers were killed on the spot while several others suffered injuries and later one among them succumbed to the injuries. During search Police found body of a boyidentified as Hazmi Shafi Bhat, 14, son of Mohammad Shafi Bhat, a student of 7th standard, of Khipora village, around 400 metres from the encounter site. Sources said that three militants carried out the attack on the CRPF patrol party and they decamped with two weapons of the killedpersonnel.
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May - 4 
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) trooper was injured in a grenade attack on a Security Forces’ (SFs) camp at Wagoora in Budgam District of J&K on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade at the CISF camp guarding a power i
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A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) trooper was injured in a grenade attack on a Security Forces’ (SFs) camp at Wagoora in Budgam District of J&K on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants hurled a grenade at the CISF camp guarding a power installation at Wagoora in Budgam.
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May - 4 
Al Qaeda on May 4, urged Indian Muslims to join the Islamist jihad, reports firstpost.com. Yemen’s Al Qaeda in Arab Peninsula (AQAP), the globally banned terrorist group, issued a statement accusing India of being part of a global war on Muslims. T
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Al Qaeda on May 4, urged Indian Muslims to join the Islamist jihad, reports firstpost.com. Yemen’s Al Qaeda in Arab Peninsula (AQAP), the globally banned terrorist group, issued a statement accusing India of being part of a global war on Muslims. The Al Qaeda statement comes days after the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Kuwait government and many Arab activists called India Islamophobic. The anti-India statements in the Arab countries were a result of Pakistani propaganda against India over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and Kashmir and also because of the widespread criticism of Tablighi Jamaat Islamic proselytisers for being a super-spreader of the novel coronavirus infection in India. Denouncing India’s CAA, alleged that the Indian government had taken several steps against Muslims.The terror outfit, urged Indian Muslims to “unite ranks, gather arms and wage jihad.”AQAP, primarily active in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, is considered to be the most active and dangerous Al Qaeda branch by the US government.
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May - 4 
An imposter of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Juvva Suresh (29), was arrested by the Police from a place near Nalgonda bypass road at Kondamallepally village in Nalgonda District of Telangana on May 4, reports Telanga
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An imposter of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Juvva Suresh (29), was arrested by the Police from a place near Nalgonda bypass road at Kondamallepally village in Nalgonda District of Telangana on May 4, reports Telangana Today. The Superintendent of Police (SP) A.V. Ranganath said Suresh, a native of Kondamallepally village in the District, sent messages and letters to several elected representatives in Devarakonda and Kondamallepally villages in the name of ErraDalam (armed squad) of CPI-Maoist and demanded money. The Police arrested him from the said place when he was moving suspiciously on a motorcycle. Upon the inquiry, he had confessed to his offences and told that he chose the way to earn easy money to clear his family’s debts. He was also accused of the murder of a person at Devarakonda. Four cases were filed against him under different sections, the SP added.
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May - 4 
In a step towards uprooting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh, the Centre has decided to deploy eight Battalions (over 8,000 personnel) of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in the State on a permanent basis from 2021, r
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In a step towards uprooting the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Chhattisgarh, the Centre has decided to deploy eight Battalions (over 8,000 personnel) of Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) in the State on a permanent basis from 2021, reports The Pioneer on May 5. Presently, the ITBP battalions are deployed in the State on a rotation basis, with two or three of them shifted out every two or three years and replaced by others from elsewhere in the country. As per the new policy, these eight battalions already deployed in Chhattisgarh will be permanently based there for anti-Maoist operations and only personnel from them will be transferred in and out on an individual basis. According to an official, “the move to deploy Battalions on a permanent basis in Chhattisgarh will also strengthen their operations as the personnel will have proper time to establish their intelligence network in the area which is a must in the jungle warfare.”
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May - 4 
Naga Hoho, the apex body of Nagas in Nagaland on May 4 appealed for United Nations(UN) intervention by alleging violations of human rights in Naga areas in the Northeast India and northwestern part of Myanmar, reports The Telegraph. In a letter to U
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Naga Hoho, the apex body of Nagas in Nagaland on May 4 appealed for United Nations(UN) intervention by alleging violations of human rights in Naga areas in the Northeast India and northwestern part of Myanmar, reports The Telegraph. In a letter to UN secretary general António Guterres, Hoho President H.K. Zhimomi and General Secretary K. Elu Ndang also urged him to recognise the Nagas as indigenous people under the United Nations’ Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People. It also urged UN to direct India to settle Naga political issue by honouring the framework agreement of 2015.
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May - 4 
SFs arrested a militant associate and recovered ammunition from his possession in Baramulla District of J&K on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on a specific input, a joint team of 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) 53 Battalion CRPF and Specia
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SFs arrested a militant associate and recovered ammunition from his possession in Baramulla District of J&K on May 4, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on a specific input, a joint team of 46 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) 53 Battalion CRPF and Special Operation Group (SOG) laid a Naka(barricade) near Sheeri Police Station limits in Baramulla District, and one militant associate was arrested with hundred rounds of AK 47 and one grenade.The arrested militant was identified as Umer Mushtaq Khan from Sopore, presently resident of Srinagar, and brother of former militant Kaleemullah, who was killed in an encounter with SFs few years back.
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres released unharmed a Police Constable, identified as Santosh Kattam, whom they abducted on May 4 from Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh after locals reportedly put pressure on them not to kill him
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres released unharmed a Police Constable, identified as Santosh Kattam, whom they abducted on May 4 from Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh after locals reportedly put pressure on them not to kill him during a Jan Adalat (People’s/Kangaroo Court organized by the Maoists) on May 11, reports The Pioneer. Reportedly, it was the wife of Constable and a Bijapur-based journalist named Ganesh Mishra who negotiated with the Maoists for Santosh’s release. The journalist said, “Santosh was left unharmed as people in the ‘Jan Adalat’ supported him and his wife and pressurized Maoists not to kill him.” Meanwhile, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Kamlochan Kashyap said the Police had been monitoring the situation but did not intervene as it could have proved fatal for the Constable.
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May - 4 
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Rajiv Ranjan Singh, on May 4 held a meeting with Superintendents of Police (SP) of the Seraikela Kharsawan, East and West Singhbhum Districts at Chaibasa of West Singhbhum District focusing on curbing Nax
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The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Rajiv Ranjan Singh, on May 4 held a meeting with Superintendents of Police (SP) of the Seraikela Kharsawan, East and West Singhbhum Districts at Chaibasa of West Singhbhum District focusing on curbing Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] activity in Jharkhand, reports The Pioneer. During the meeting, Singh who recently joined as DIG, Kolhan in the State, took stock of the geographical status of these three Districts. He also briefed the Police officers about remaining vigilant against the Naxal activity besides investigating into the pending cases of crimes. On the issue of the rising Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities, the DIG said that effective anti-insurgency operation is being carried out to flush out the ultras. “Vigilance against Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] is being carried out effectively and in bordering areas particularly with Bengal and we need to be more vigilant on our side,” said Singh adding that Maoists’ activities are quite under control at Saranda and Porahat area of West Singhbhum.
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May - 4 
The United States (US) Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has said that religious freedom is severely restricted in Pakistan and slammed the country for doing nothing about it, Hindustan Times reported on May 5.“In Pakistan, the s
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The United States (US) Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has said that religious freedom is severely restricted in Pakistan and slammed the country for doing nothing about it, Hindustan Times reported on May 5.“In Pakistan, the systematic enforcement of blasphemy and anti-Ahmadiyya laws, and failure to address forced conversions of religious minorities - including Hindus, Christians, and Sikhs - to Islam, severely restricted religious freedom,” the USCIRF said in its annual report.The USCIRF has recommended that the US Government should re-designate Pakistan as a country of particular concern. “While there were high-profile acquittals, the blasphemy law remained in effect,” the body said, referring to the case of Asia Bibi, who spent years on death row after being accused of blasphemy. She was acquitted last year.“USCIRF is aware of nearly 80 individuals who remained imprisoned for blasphemy, with at least half facing a life sentence or death,” it further said in the report.Highlighting the plight of Ahmadiyya Muslims, the panel said in its reports, “Ahmadi Muslims, with their faith essentially criminalised, continued to face severe persecution from authorities as well as societal harassment due to their beliefs, with both the authorities and mobs targeting their houses of worship.”It also said that 1,000 women are forcibly converted to Islam each year in Pakistan. “Many are kidnapped, forcibly married, and subjected to rape.”
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May - 4 
A joint team of Nepal Police and Armed Police Force arrested three cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) at Mai Municipality in Ilam District of Province 1 on May 4, reports The Himalayan Times. The arre
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A joint team of Nepal Police and Armed Police Force arrested three cadres of Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand) at Mai Municipality in Ilam District of Province 1 on May 4, reports The Himalayan Times. The arrestees are Ilam District In-Charge Pushpa Koirala and cadres Pasang Sherpa and Pasang Tamang. 19 pieces of detonator, a pressure cooker bomb, pipe filled with explosives, one grenade, meter used in bomb explosion, different improvised explosive device (IED), four remote knife and documents were recovered from them.
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May - 4 
The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Police on May 4 arrested 17 militants of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JMB) from Kakrail area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, who were planning to join jihad after migrating into
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The Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of Police on May 4 arrested 17 militants of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JMB) from Kakrail area of Dhaka city in Dhaka District of Dhaka Division, who were planning to join jihad after migrating into Saudi Arabia, reports The Daily Star.The arrestees are Haider Ali, Mahmudul Hasan, Jamirul Islam, Billal Hossain, Sheikh Arafat, Imrul Hasan, Saiful Islam, Mozammel Haque, Mohamad Shahjalal, Mohamad Akhtaruzzaman, Mahmudul Hasan, Abid ul Mahmud, Sohail Sardar, Obaidul Islam, Mahmud Hasan, Majedul Islam and Sohag Hasan.
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May - 4 
The Afghan Special Forces (SFs) on May 4 killed five terrorists of Islamic State (IS) and Haqqani Network in Shakar Dara District and 11th District of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press. Two SFs were killed and six others were in
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The Afghan Special Forces (SFs) on May 4 killed five terrorists of Islamic State (IS) and Haqqani Network in Shakar Dara District and 11th District of Kabul city of Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press. Two SFs were killed and six others were injured in three incidents, two in Kabul’s PD11 and another in Shakar Dara district, adds Tolo News. The SFs also arrested eight other militants during the raid, adding that several weapons and munitions including 82mm rockets, mortar rounds, Dshk heavy machine gun and 250 kilograms of explosives were recovered. The National Directorate of Security (NDS), in a statement said on May 5 that the NDS Special Forces conducted the raid in Shakar Dara district and 11th district of Kabul city, busting a terrorist network led by Sanaullah, a senior IS Leader who was also in charge of coordinating Haqqani Network’s activities in urban areas. The statement further added that the network had carried out multiple attacks including rocket attack on presidential inauguration, attack on Sikh temple, attack on Mazari tomb and rocket attacks on Bagram airfield.
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May - 4 
A civilian, deputy commercial director of Parwan electricity directorate Murtaza Sarwari, was killed in an explosion targeted a power pylon in Parwan province of Afghanistan on May 4, reports The Khaama Press on May 5. Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat
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A civilian, deputy commercial director of Parwan electricity directorate Murtaza Sarwari, was killed in an explosion targeted a power pylon in Parwan province of Afghanistan on May 4, reports The Khaama Press on May 5. Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) in a statement said the personnel of the firm were busy repairing a transmission tower when an explosion went off, killing at least one and wounding many others.
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May - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) killed three Taliban militants, including ‘commander’ Mawlavi Zmari aka Talha, in Akbarkhan region along the Takhar-Kunduz highway in Takhar Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 5.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed three Taliban militants, including ‘commander’ Mawlavi Zmari aka Talha, in Akbarkhan region along the Takhar-Kunduz highway in Takhar Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 5.
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May - 4 
The Afghan government on May 4 released 902 Taliban prisoners as part of efforts to put the stalled peace process back on track, reports Tolo News. According to the National Security Council’s spokesman Javid Faisal, who said another 500 inmates will
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The Afghan government on May 4 released 902 Taliban prisoners as part of efforts to put the stalled peace process back on track, reports Tolo News. According to the National Security Council’s spokesman Javid Faisal, who said another 500 inmates will be released in the coming days. Faisal said that at this stage a total of 1,500 prisoners will be released by the Afghan government. The Afghan government made an earlier pledge to release a total of 5,000 Taliban prisoners only after the start of the intra-Afghan negotiations and if violence is reduced in a way that leads to a countrywide ceasefire.The Taliban in a statement welcomed the move and called for an expedited release of their prisoners to “save them” from the coronavirus and pave the way for the intra-Afghan negotiations.
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May - 4 
The Presidential Palace on May 4 reported progress in ending the dispute between President Ashraf Ghani and his political opponent Abdullah Abdullah, who also reported development in the process earlier this week and vowed a soon-to-come political ag
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The Presidential Palace on May 4 reported progress in ending the dispute between President Ashraf Ghani and his political opponent Abdullah Abdullah, who also reported development in the process earlier this week and vowed a soon-to-come political agreement, reports Tolo News on May 4. Further details were not provided on this matter by presidential spokesman Sediq Sediqqi who addressed a press conference, saying “there is progress, the talks are underway and there has been progress.”
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May - 4 
The United States Defense Secretary Mark Esper on May 4 said that the Taliban was not living up to their commitments under an agreement signed this year, reports Tolo News. “I don’t think they are,” Esper told reporters when asked if the Taliban were
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The United States Defense Secretary Mark Esper on May 4 said that the Taliban was not living up to their commitments under an agreement signed this year, reports Tolo News. “I don’t think they are,” Esper told reporters when asked if the Taliban were living up to their commitment. He added that he believed the Afghan government was also not living up to its commitment. The Afghan Government was not part of an agreement between the United States and the Taliban. Esper said the Afghan Government and the Taliban “both need to come together and make progress on the terms that (are) laid out.”
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May - 5 
Pakistan Army resorted to firing on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesperson said, “Around 1540 hours today, Pakistan Army initiated unprovo
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Pakistan Army resorted to firing on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesperson said, “Around 1540 hours today, Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with small arms along LoC in Shahpur sector,” adding, the Indian Army retaliated befittingly. However, there was no immediate report of any casualty.
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May - 5 
Pakistan troops violated the CeaseFire Agreement (CFA) by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesman said, “at about 2030 hours, P
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Pakistan troops violated the CeaseFire Agreement (CFA) by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Defence spokesman said, “at about 2030 hours, Pak initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by firing with Small Arms and shelling with Mortars along LoC in Manjakote Sector of District Rajouri.” Also, at the same time, Pakistan also resorted to unprovoked firing in Balakote sector of Poonch. “Indian Army is retaliating befittingly,” the spokesman added.
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May - 5 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as, Dirko Sukka (23) carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head was arrested from a forested patch near Manjipara village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 5, reports The
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as, Dirko Sukka (23) carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head was arrested from a forested patch near Manjipara village in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 5, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, Sukka, a resident of Dhurguda village under Fulbagdi Police Station limits in the said District, was acting as ‘Janmilita commander’ of the CPI-Maoist. He was arrested during a search operation by a joint team of the District Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel. The Station House Officer (SHO) of Fulbagdi Police Station, Shailendra Nag said, Sukka was wanted in connection with an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) blast and attack on a Police party in Modopara forests.
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May - 5 
A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant was arrested in Satura village of Tral area in Pulwama District of J&K on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said, the militant was arrested by the SFs at the Satura crossing when he was found moving u
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A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant was arrested in Satura village of Tral area in Pulwama District of J&K on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police official said, the militant was arrested by the SFs at the Satura crossing when he was found moving under suspicious circumstances. On his questioning, the SFs recovered an AK-56 rifle, five AK magazines, 150 AK rounds, three Chinese grenades and two cell phones, the official said. The identity of the arrested militant is yet to be established.
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May - 5 
A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on an information about one suspected militant in Tanta village, Police, along with the Army and CRPF launched a
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A militant of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) was arrested in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 5, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on an information about one suspected militant in Tanta village, Police, along with the Army and CRPF launched a joint operation in the area, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Mumtaz Ahmad said, adding during the operation, the militant tried to escape from cordon and was arrested after a chase. On his questioning, he was identified as Tanveer Malik, a militant of HM and one Chinese pistol and 10 rounds of ammunition was recovered from him. He was reportedly missing from home since February 9 this year (2020) and his missing report was lodged at the Doda Police Station, the SSP Doda said.
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May - 5 
Four civilians and two security personnel were injured in a grenade attack in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 5, reports The Hindu. Militants lobbed a grenade towards the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel manning the Pak
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Four civilians and two security personnel were injured in a grenade attack in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 5, reports The Hindu. Militants lobbed a grenade towards the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel manning the Pakherpora market, in which a Policeman and a CRPF trooper were among the injured, Police officials said, adding, one woman was also among the four injured civilians.
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May - 5 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh on May 5, said coordinated efforts by Security Forces (SFs) have restricted militants’ activities and action against terrorism has been intensified, reports The Hindu. “Pakistan,
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh on May 5, said coordinated efforts by Security Forces (SFs) have restricted militants’ activities and action against terrorism has been intensified, reports The Hindu. “Pakistan, over the years, is continuously attempting to foment trouble in J&K by pushing terrorists, repeatedly committing ceasefire violations and instigating and promoting violence by various means. We have to continue our coordinated efforts against terrorists and their associates to ensure peaceful atmosphere for the people of Jammu & Kashmir,” DGP Singh said.He also said anti-terror operations will be intensified further across Kashmir till a lasting peace is established.
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May - 5 
The Public Safety Act (PSA) against former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was extended by three months on May 5, reports The Times of India. In a brief order, District magistrate of Srinagar handed over the continuation of her
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The Public Safety Act (PSA) against former Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was extended by three months on May 5, reports The Times of India. In a brief order, District magistrate of Srinagar handed over the continuation of her custody at her residence, hours before her present term under the PSA was to expire.She was initially detained on August 5 last year (2019) when the Centre abrogated special status of the erstwhile State and bifurcated it into two Union Territories (UTs) -- Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
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May - 5 
At least one person was injured in a blast on an imambargah(Shia place of worship) in Shoorki area of Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 5, reports Dawn. The injured person, who reportedly worked as a caretaker at the imambargah, has been s
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At least one person was injured in a blast on an imambargah(Shia place of worship) in Shoorki area of Kurram District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 5, reports Dawn. The injured person, who reportedly worked as a caretaker at the imambargah, has been shifted to a local hospital. The building of the imambargah collapsed from the impact of the explosion.
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May - 5 
Police on May 5 arrested Anil Sharma aka Birahi, a Politburo member of CPN-Maoist-Chand while undergoing treatment at the College of Medical Sciences in Chitwan District of Province 3, reports The Himalayan Times.
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Police on May 5 arrested Anil Sharma aka Birahi, a Politburo member of CPN-Maoist-Chand while undergoing treatment at the College of Medical Sciences in Chitwan District of Province 3, reports The Himalayan Times.
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May - 5 
Eight others on May 5 filed FR petitions challenging the June 20 Parliamentary election, reports Daily Mirror.Petitioners Victor Ivan, T.M. Premawardana, Prof.Anton Meemana, A.M Jiffry, S. Sivagurunathan, Mahinda Hattaka, M.S Jayakodi and Dr H.D.S.F.
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Eight others on May 5 filed FR petitions challenging the June 20 Parliamentary election, reports Daily Mirror.Petitioners Victor Ivan, T.M. Premawardana, Prof.Anton Meemana, A.M Jiffry, S. Sivagurunathan, Mahinda Hattaka, M.S Jayakodi and Dr H.D.S.F.D Hearth cited Attorney General, EC Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya and its members N. J. Abeysekera and Ratnajeevan Hoole as Respondents.They maintain that in any event a free and fair election cannot be held on 20th June 2020 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and measures taken in respect of the same.
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May - 5 
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) to conduct a full investigation into the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) headed by the lawyer, who was arrested and detained by the Criminal Inves
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The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) to conduct a full investigation into the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) headed by the lawyer, who was arrested and detained by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) as a suspect in the Easter Sunday attack, reports Colombo Page on May 6.The investigation into the NGO was ordered since the NGO was largely funded by two suicide bombers who carried out the Easter Sunday attacks on churches and hotels on April 21, 2019.It has been revealed that the head office of the NGO is located in a building purchased by the bombers.The CID has received several reports that Mohammed Saharan, who allegedly planned the suicide attack on Easter Sunday has visited the building. The CID is conducting an investigation into the incident. The TID has been assigned to investigate the activities of the NGO.
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May - 5 
10 Taliban militants were killed,in air raids, by Afghan Air Forces in Baraki Barak District of Logar Province on May 5, reports BhaktarNews. Another 13 were injured and some heavy and light weapons have been destroyed during these raids.
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10 Taliban militants were killed,in air raids, by Afghan Air Forces in Baraki Barak District of Logar Province on May 5, reports BhaktarNews. Another 13 were injured and some heavy and light weapons have been destroyed during these raids.
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May - 5 
The Taliban on May 5 announced the release of another 20 prisoners in Kandahar Province, reports BhaktarNews.
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The Taliban on May 5 announced the release of another 20 prisoners in Kandahar Province, reports BhaktarNews.
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May - 5 
Afghan Air Force, in air raids, killed 15 Taliban militants including, “Red Unit” commander Mullah Yaqoub aka Mansour Taliban, in Koshanda District in Balkh Province on May 5, reports BhaktarNews.
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Afghan Air Force, in air raids, killed 15 Taliban militants including, “Red Unit” commander Mullah Yaqoub aka Mansour Taliban, in Koshanda District in Balkh Province on May 5, reports BhaktarNews.
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May - 5 
Afghan Security Forces, in air and ground attack, killed eighteen Taliban militants in two regions and suburb of Qalat city of Zabul Province on May 5, reports The Khaama Press.
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Afghan Security Forces, in air and ground attack, killed eighteen Taliban militants in two regions and suburb of Qalat city of Zabul Province on May 5, reports The Khaama Press.
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May - 5 
The Afghan Parliament on May 5 summoned high-ranking government officials to brief them on the recent reports of the death and torture of a group of Afghan nationals in border areas with Iran, reports Tolo News. Among those summoned was Acting Foreig
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The Afghan Parliament on May 5 summoned high-ranking government officials to brief them on the recent reports of the death and torture of a group of Afghan nationals in border areas with Iran, reports Tolo News. Among those summoned was Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar, who told lawmakers that their discussion with Iranian officials on May 4 ended with tension and that, so far, 16 of the Afghan nationals have been rescued, 18 to 20 are missing, and 16 bodies have been found.According to the reports, at least 20 Afghan nationals have been “drowned” by Iranian border forces; a claim that Iran denies
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May - 5 
The Afghan Security Forces killed nine Taliban militants in Yaftal Bala District of Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on May 6.
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The Afghan Security Forces killed nine Taliban militants in Yaftal Bala District of Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on May 6.
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May - 5 
The Afghan Security Forces killed two Taliban militants in the Charka area, in the outskirts of Maidan Shar, the provincial capital,of Maidan Wardak Province, The Khaama Press on May 6.
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The Afghan Security Forces killed two Taliban militants in the Charka area, in the outskirts of Maidan Shar, the provincial capital,of Maidan Wardak Province, The Khaama Press on May 6.
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May - 5 
The United States(US) special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has met with the Taliban's deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Qatar on May 5 and discussed the prisoner release, intra-Afghan talks and the US-Taliban peace agreement, re
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The United States(US) special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, has met with the Taliban's deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar in Qatar on May 5 and discussed the prisoner release, intra-Afghan talks and the US-Taliban peace agreement, reports Tolo News.The US State Department on May 5 said that Khalilzad departed for travel to Doha, New Delhi, and Islamabad.“At each stop, he will urge support for an immediate reduction in violence, accelerated timeline for the start of intra-Afghan negotiations, and cooperation among all sides in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in Afghanistan,” it added.
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May - 6 
A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) OverGround Worker (OGW) was arrested, and a pistol and a wireless set were recovered from him in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrest came after acting on information by Tanv
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A Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) OverGround Worker (OGW) was arrested, and a pistol and a wireless set were recovered from him in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrest came after acting on information by Tanveer Ahmed (27), who was arrested at the Tantana village in Gundana area of Doda on May 6. Ahmed had disclosed the name of Alam (22) regarding his association with HM militant Haroon, who was killed in an encounter in January this year, Police Officials said.
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May - 6 
A tribal woman killed an ‘area commander’ of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Basant Gope, in a bid to protect her family from a group of rebels at Brinda v
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A tribal woman killed an ‘area commander’ of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Basant Gope, in a bid to protect her family from a group of rebels at Brinda village in Gumla District of Jharkhand on May 6, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, as many as six armed PLFI leaders barged into Vinita Oraon’s house and reportedly started manhandling members of her family, and Vinita attacked them with a sickle in an act of self-defense. The rebels fled after one of them –the deceased area commander– sustained injuries. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Hrudeep P. Janardhanan, said, “the insurgent, who was stabbed, sustained severe injuries. We found his body at a nearby forest during search operations.”
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May - 6 
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘chief’ Reyaz Naikoo was among four militants killed by Security Forces (SFs) in separate encounters in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 6, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs engaged with militants in two simultaneo
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Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘chief’ Reyaz Naikoo was among four militants killed by Security Forces (SFs) in separate encounters in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 6, reports Daily Excelsior. SFs engaged with militants in two simultaneous gun battles in Pulwama, one in Sharshalli village where two unidentified militants were killed and the other in Beighpora in Awantipora where Naikoo was killed along with another militant. His accomplice attempted to escape by charging towards SFs and opening indiscriminate fire but was killed in the encounter, which led to clashes as people started pelting stones at security personnel, in which two persons also sustained bullet injuries. Naikoo became the de facto chief of the banned HM outfit after the death of Burhan Wani, in July 2016.He carried a reward of INR 1.2 million as the security agencies had categorised him as “A plus plus” militant, and he remained “the most wanted since 2018”.
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May - 6 
On May 6, a United Liberation Front (UNLF) Over Ground Worker (OGW) was arrested from Yairipok Lamkhai in Thoubal District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Thangjam Manitomba Singh. He was operating under the inst
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On May 6, a United Liberation Front (UNLF) Over Ground Worker (OGW) was arrested from Yairipok Lamkhai in Thoubal District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The arrestee was identified as Thangjam Manitomba Singh. He was operating under the instruction of one Victor alias Pheijao (currently in Myanmar) and the ‘finance in charge’ of Thoubal District.
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May - 6 
On May 6, one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested from Rangkatu village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestee was identified as ‘town commander’ Chingmong Mamai
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On May 6, one National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant was arrested from Rangkatu village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestee was identified as ‘town commander’ Chingmong Mamai, He is wanted in many extortion incidents.
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May - 6 
On May 6, Police arrested another NSCN-R militant identified as Sajung from jungles of old Jukhi in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times.
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On May 6, Police arrested another NSCN-R militant identified as Sajung from jungles of old Jukhi in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times.
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May - 6 
The Punjab Police has traced inter-state links of slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘chief’ Reyaz Naikoo with the arrest of two accomplices of his close associate – Hilal Ahmed Wagay from Amritsar District on May 6, reports The Tribune. The two accomplice
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The Punjab Police has traced inter-state links of slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)‘chief’ Reyaz Naikoo with the arrest of two accomplices of his close associate – Hilal Ahmed Wagay from Amritsar District on May 6, reports The Tribune. The two accomplices were identified as – Bikram Singh alias Vicky and Maninder Singh alias Mani. Earlier, on April 25, Police arrested Wagay while he was in Amritsar to collect cash on Naikoo’s bidding. The Director General of Police (DGP), Dinkar Gupta said, “the Police seized 1-kilogram heroin and INR3.2 million from the duo’s possession, pointing to Pakistan-sponsored conspiracy to smuggle narcotics and weapons into the State.” The DGP further added that “Bikram and Maninder, along with their cousins Ranjit Singh, Iqbal Singh Shera, and Sarwan Singh, would smuggle drugs and weapons.”
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May - 6 
Ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP)’s Secretariat meeting held on May 6 to discuss the party’s way forward stalled midway, reports The Himalayan Times.Party co-chair and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli left the meeting midway citing health reasons after
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Ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP)’s Secretariat meeting held on May 6 to discuss the party’s way forward stalled midway, reports The Himalayan Times.Party co-chair and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli left the meeting midway citing health reasons after which the meeting couldn’t resume.Likewise, the party’s Standing Committee meeting that was scheduled to commence on May 7 was also put off.Both the meetings were scheduled after much pull and push between warring factions within the party.
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May - 6 
According to the National Security Council’s office the Afghan Government released about 31 Taliban prisoners on May 6 from Puli-e-Charkhi prison in Kabul, bringing the number of released Taliban prisoners to 933, reports BhaktarNews. The NSC further
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According to the National Security Council’s office the Afghan Government released about 31 Taliban prisoners on May 6 from Puli-e-Charkhi prison in Kabul, bringing the number of released Taliban prisoners to 933, reports BhaktarNews. The NSC further said that with the release of 527 Taliban in the upcoming days the numbers will reach 1,500, and the "first round" of the prisoner release will be complete.
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May - 6 
Afghan National Police recovered eight rounds of different type of mines in Helmand province, reports BhaktarNews on May 7.
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Afghan National Police recovered eight rounds of different type of mines in Helmand province, reports BhaktarNews on May 7.
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May - 7 
At least three Pakistan army personnel were killed and an equal number of them were injured in heavy retaliatory firing by the Indian troops on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior.
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At least three Pakistan army personnel were killed and an equal number of them were injured in heavy retaliatory firing by the Indian troops on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Indian Army retaliated Pakistani firing and shelling very effectively at all places on the LoC in Poonch District, leading to heavy exchanges at Kasba, Kirni, Shahpur and adjacent villages. Three posts and two bunkers of Pakistan army have been extensively damaged. Pakistan army shelled civilian areas with mortars and automatic weapons hitting the houses directly, in which a civilian was injured and number of houses were damaged.
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May - 7 
In a joint operation, the Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) commandoes, busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire in Patdhara
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In a joint operation, the Security Forces (SFs) comprising personnel of Special Operations Group (SOG) and District Voluntary Force (DVF) commandoes, busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire in Patdhara reserve forest under Boden Police Station limits in Nuapada District of Odisha on May 7, reports Orissa Post. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Vinit Agrawal, an anti-Maoist operation was launched on May 6 based on intelligence inputs and combing operations was going on in the area. The camp was sighted in the morning of May 7. The Maoists opened fire at the SFs following which the team retaliated leading to a gun-battle which compelled the Maoists fled the area. “More than seven rebels fled the spot after 25-30 round exchange of fire between the SF team and Maoists,” the SP said adding that during a search operation, the SFs recovered Maoist literature and other articles.
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May - 7 
India on May 7, conveyed its strong concerns about a spike in terrorist violence in Afghanistan to US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, and called for rooting out terror sanctuaries in Pakistan to ensure peace in the war-torn country, people familiar w
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India on May 7, conveyed its strong concerns about a spike in terrorist violence in Afghanistan to US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, and called for rooting out terror sanctuaries in Pakistan to ensure peace in the war-torn country, people familiar with developments said, reports Hindustan Times.The concerns were conveyed to the US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation during his meetings with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. “India is deeply concerned at the upsurge in violence and supports call for immediate ceasefire and [the] need to assist the people of Afghanistan in dealing with [the] coronavirus pandemic,” Jaishankar said in a statement on Khalilzad’s meetings.The Indian side, “emphasised that putting an end to terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries is necessary for enduring and sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan”. Both Jaishankar and Doval, the statement said, “reiterated India’s continued support for strengthening peace, security, unity, democratic and inclusive polity and protection of rights of all sections of the Afghan society, including Afghan Hindus and Sikhs”.
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May - 7 
On May 7, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant from a hideout in Ramgaizang area in Cachar District in Assam, reports India Today. The arrestee was identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ Jo
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On May 7, Security Forces (SFs) arrested a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant from a hideout in Ramgaizang area in Cachar District in Assam, reports India Today. The arrestee was identified as ‘lieutenant colonel’ Johna Rongmai. A 9mm pistol made in Czech Republic, 10 rounds of live ammunition and one Chinese grenade were recovered.
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May - 7 
Seven militants of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) were arrested from Chakrashila reserve forest in Kokrajhar District of Assam on May 7, reports The Telegraph. The arrestees were identified as ‘area commander’ Lankeshwar Koch alias Lambu, Suk
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Seven militants of Kamtapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) were arrested from Chakrashila reserve forest in Kokrajhar District of Assam on May 7, reports The Telegraph. The arrestees were identified as ‘area commander’ Lankeshwar Koch alias Lambu, Sukit Barman, Sanjit Barman, Mamin Ray, Biplob Barman, Panchanon Ray and Gautam Ray. Seven pistols, seven magazines, 24 live bullets, five empty cartridges and extortion notes were recovered from the arrestees. The KLO militants were trying to gain prominence after the surrender of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). The KLO’s objective is to carve out a separate Kamtapur State comprising six Districts, including Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, North and South Dinajpur and Malda of Bengal and four contiguous districts of Assam, including Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Dhubri and Goalpara.
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May - 7 
The SangaiExpress reports on May 7 that a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant was arrested from Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal in Imphal East District of Manipur. The arrestee was identified as Wahengbam Momoc
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The SangaiExpress reports on May 7 that a People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-Progressive (PREPAK-pro) militant was arrested from Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal in Imphal East District of Manipur. The arrestee was identified as Wahengbam Momocha.
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May - 7 
According to Human Rights Commission of Balochistan (HRCB), Balochistan witnessed a surge in military raids with 16 killed and 45 abducted in April amid the Covid-19 lockdown, Hakkpaan reported on May 8. As many as 73 people had been picked up by th
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According to Human Rights Commission of Balochistan (HRCB), Balochistan witnessed a surge in military raids with 16 killed and 45 abducted in April amid the Covid-19 lockdown, Hakkpaan reported on May 8. As many as 73 people had been picked up by the Pakistani forces, including students, women, children, and infants, but 28 were later released. The whereabouts of the 45 remain unknown.Settlements were burned down in weeks-long military actions in the Kech, Panjgur, and Awaran Districts which left people homeless after returning from torture cells.
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May - 7 
Former Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour’s five properties, estimated to be worth over PKR 32 million and purchased by him in Karachi by using fake identities, have been taken over by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) for auction, Dawn reported
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Former Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour’s five properties, estimated to be worth over PKR 32 million and purchased by him in Karachi by using fake identities, have been taken over by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) for auction, Dawn reported on May 8.Mullah Mansour, who was killed in a drone strike along the Pakistan-Iran border in Balochistan on May 21, 2016, had purchased five properties, including plots and houses, in Karachi.This revelation came in a report submitted by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to the ATC-II in July last year regarding an investigation into a case related to alleged fundraising by the slain Afghan Taliban leader and his accomplices through the purchase of properties on the back of forged identities.The FIA had booked Mullah Mansour, aliases Mohammad Wali and Gul Mohammad, Akhtar Mohammad and Amaar in a case lodged under Section 11H (pertaining to fundraising and money laundering) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, read with sections 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property), 468 (forgery for purpose of cheating) and 471 (using as genuine a forged document) of the Pakistan Penal Code.
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May - 7 
Six civilians, including four women, were injured in cross-border firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nezapir and Rakhchikri sectors of Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) on May 7, reports Pakistan Today. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR
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Six civilians, including four women, were injured in cross-border firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Nezapir and Rakhchikri sectors of Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) on May 7, reports Pakistan Today. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement that Indian forces fired heavy mortars, artillery and automatic weapons in Nezapir and Rakhchikri sectors, deliberately targeting the civilian population.“Six innocent civilians, including three young girls and a woman, were seriously injured in Kirni Degwar Nar and Mandhar villages due to the Indian attack,” the ISPR said.
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May - 7 
Two soldiers were killed in a rocket attack on a security checkpoint in Edek village, near Mir Ali town of in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 7, reports Dawn.The dead soldiers were identified as Hawaldar Zafar and Sepoy Asif.
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Two soldiers were killed in a rocket attack on a security checkpoint in Edek village, near Mir Ali town of in North Waziristan District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 7, reports Dawn.The dead soldiers were identified as Hawaldar Zafar and Sepoy Asif.
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May - 7 
20 Standing Committee members of the NCP who had recently submitted an application demanding that a meeting of the party Standing Committee be held immediately, gathered at the party headquarters in Dhumbarahi on May 7 and decided to pressure the nin
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20 Standing Committee members of the NCP who had recently submitted an application demanding that a meeting of the party Standing Committee be held immediately, gathered at the party headquarters in Dhumbarahi on May 7 and decided to pressure the nine-member Secretariat to call the next meeting of the Standing Committee soon, reports The Himalayan Times. Standing Committee members who gathered are close to party Co-chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal and senior leader Madhav Kumar Nepal.
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May - 7 
Seven foreign Ambassadors in Bangladesh on May 7 called for freedom of expression,reports New Age. They stressed the need for upholding independence of the press and freedom of expression for disseminating facts-based information during the current C
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Seven foreign Ambassadors in Bangladesh on May 7 called for freedom of expression,reports New Age. They stressed the need for upholding independence of the press and freedom of expression for disseminating facts-based information during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The seven Ambassadors made similar statements in separate tweets in the context of the arrest of several people by Bangladesh law-enforcement agencies and filing cases against them under the Digital Security Act, an ambassador of a European country said.
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May - 7 
The European Commission has de-listed Sri Lanka from its list of High Risk Third Countries with Anti- Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Strategic Deficiencies published on May 7, reports Colombo Page.Sri Lanka was l
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The European Commission has de-listed Sri Lanka from its list of High Risk Third Countries with Anti- Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Strategic Deficiencies published on May 7, reports Colombo Page.Sri Lanka was listed as a high risk third country by the EU in February 2018, subsequent to Sri Lanka being identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as a jurisdiction with strategic AML/CFT deficiencies in its Compliance Document which is more commonly identified as “the Grey List” in October 2017.Upon listing, a time bound Action Plan to address the strategic deficiencies identified was assigned to Sri Lanka.Since the listing by the FATF, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) together with other stakeholders had taken a series of effective and tangible steps to implement the FATF Action Plan well within the given time frame and accordingly, the FATF delisted Sri Lanka from its Compliance Document (a.k.a. “the Grey List”) at its Plenary held during 13-18 October 2019 in Paris.The revised list of EU high risk third countries together with an Action Plan for comprehensive Policy on preventing money laundering and terrorist financing will be forwarded to the EU Council and Parliament for adoption.
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May - 7 
Afghan special Police personnel arrested 10 people accused of assisting Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) in Khadi Khail region of Chawki District in Kunar Province in the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews on May 8. Some weapons, ammunitions and adver
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Afghan special Police personnel arrested 10 people accused of assisting Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) in Khadi Khail region of Chawki District in Kunar Province in the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews on May 8. Some weapons, ammunitions and advertising’s documents have been seized from the suspects; the statement added.
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May - 7 
A roadside bomb explosion killed the Police chief of Khost Province, General Ahmad Babazai, in Zeni Khel area of Nader Shah Kot District in Khost Province, report The Khaama Press on May 8.
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A roadside bomb explosion killed the Police chief of Khost Province, General Ahmad Babazai, in Zeni Khel area of Nader Shah Kot District in Khost Province, report The Khaama Press on May 8.
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May - 7 
Afghan Police arrests six people accused of helping with Taliban group in relevant areas of Taliqan city the provincial capital of Takhar Province,in the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews on May 8.
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Afghan Police arrests six people accused of helping with Taliban group in relevant areas of Taliqan city the provincial capital of Takhar Province,in the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews on May 8.
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May - 7 
Afghan Security Force killed 15 Taliban militants, including a senior commander Mullah Saifullah Khalid, in Bazzar Nad Ali District of Helmand Province, reports BhaktarNews.
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Afghan Security Force killed 15 Taliban militants, including a senior commander Mullah Saifullah Khalid, in Bazzar Nad Ali District of Helmand Province, reports BhaktarNews.
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May - 7 
Afghanistan’s former first vice president and leader of the National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, General Abdul Rashid Dostum, would be awarded the rank of marshal as part of a proposed political agreement between President Ashraf Ghani and his p
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Afghanistan’s former first vice president and leader of the National Islamic Movement of Afghanistan, General Abdul Rashid Dostum, would be awarded the rank of marshal as part of a proposed political agreement between President Ashraf Ghani and his political rival Abdullah Abdullah, reports Tolo News. Dostum’s aide Bashir Ahmad Tayyanj on May 7 said that good news was on the way in the coming days, stating that the political agreement will determine the authorities of Dostum. “Awarding the rank of marshal is a must, I can congratulate you from this moment, there is good news ahead of us and I will brief you on it in the next few days,” said Tayyanj.This new development takes place amid recent reports of a breakthrough in the talks between Ghani and Abdullah.
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May - 7 
India on May 7, conveyed its strong concerns about a spike in terrorist violence in Afghanistan to US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, and called for rooting out terror sanctuaries in Pakistan to ensure peace in the war-torn country, people familiar w
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India on May 7, conveyed its strong concerns about a spike in terrorist violence in Afghanistan to US special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, and called for rooting out terror sanctuaries in Pakistan to ensure peace in the war-torn country, people familiar with developments said, reports Hindustan Times.The concerns were conveyed to the US special representative for Afghanistan reconciliation during his meetings with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. “India is deeply concerned at the upsurge in violence and supports call for immediate ceasefire and [the] need to assist the people of Afghanistan in dealing with [the] coronavirus pandemic,” Jaishankar said in a statement on Khalilzad’s meetings.The Indian side, “emphasised that putting an end to terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries is necessary for enduring and sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan”. Both Jaishankar and Doval, the statement said, “reiterated India’s continued support for strengthening peace, security, unity, democratic and inclusive polity and protection of rights of all sections of the Afghan society, including Afghan Hindus and Sikhs”.
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May - 7 
Police recovered 252 kilogram of ammonium nitrate from an explosive depot located in the 21 precinct of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 8.
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Police recovered 252 kilogram of ammonium nitrate from an explosive depot located in the 21 precinct of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 8.
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May - 7 
United States (US)special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, during visit to Delhi on May 7 said that India should discuss its concerns about terrorism directly with the Taliban, reportsTolo News on May 9. Khalilzad said that he had discussed h
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United States (US)special envoy for Afghanistan, Zalmay Khalilzad, during visit to Delhi on May 7 said that India should discuss its concerns about terrorism directly with the Taliban, reportsTolo News on May 9. Khalilzad said that he had discussed how India could play a “more active role” in the Afghan reconciliation process, the report said. “India is an important force in Afghanistan, and it would be appropriate for that [India-Taliban] engagement to take place,” Khalilzad told The Hindu in an exclusive interview. He also said India had a “significant role” in Afghanistan’s development, but, paradoxically, it doesn’t play a role in the international peace efforts. “India and Afghanistan have historic ties, and I believe that dialogue between India and the Taliban is important, and it would be important that issues of concern like this [terrorism] are raised directly,” he added.
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May - 7 
The High Court, on May 7, ordered eight religious extremists’ to be tagged with Monitor and Control for one-year period, reports Edition on May 10. According to Mihaaru, Minister of Home Affairs Imran Abdulla requested the order. Scheduled to expire
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The High Court, on May 7, ordered eight religious extremists’ to be tagged with Monitor and Control for one-year period, reports Edition on May 10. According to Mihaaru, Minister of Home Affairs Imran Abdulla requested the order. Scheduled to expire on May 7, 2021, the High Court's order was issued in response to the probable threat to society based on the type of crimes the individuals are accused of, as well as the evidence submitted against them. Minister Imran has confirmed that extremists had plotted acts of vandalism and prison unrest while the police prioritise response efforts concerning the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. However, he assured that successful operations were conducted and that the situation inside prisons was brought under control within a short amount of time.
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May - 8 
A group of 15 to 16 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze 13 heavy vehicles including three trailers, one truck, eight tipper trucks, and one payloader, parked at a stone-crusher plant at Chaparwar village under Pipra Police
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A group of 15 to 16 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set ablaze 13 heavy vehicles including three trailers, one truck, eight tipper trucks, and one payloader, parked at a stone-crusher plant at Chaparwar village under Pipra Police Station limits in Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 8, reports The Telegraph. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda said,“the Maoists also triggered a low-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) near the stone crusher, but no visible damage was done to the plant. We suspect top Maoists Nitesh, Abhijeet and Arvind from Bihar to be the brains behind the attack. Local rebel Sanjay Godram and his team carried out the arson.” Before fleeing the spot, the Maoists left pamphlets in which the rebels had written how smoke and dust from the stone-crushing plants were harmful for the labourers.
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May - 8 
An AK-47 rifle that was looted by the Maoists from security officer of Congress leader Mahendra Karma who was killed along with 27 others in the ambush in the in Jheeram valley of Darbha region of Sukma District on May 25, 2013, was recovered from th
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An AK-47 rifle that was looted by the Maoists from security officer of Congress leader Mahendra Karma who was killed along with 27 others in the ambush in the in Jheeram valley of Darbha region of Sukma District on May 25, 2013, was recovered from the outskirts of Pardhoni village under Manpur Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on May 8, reports The New Indian Express. The Police have also recovered an SLR (Self-Loading Rifle) rifle, which was stolen by the Maoists from Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel who were attacked in the NMDC mining area in Dantewada District in 2006.
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May - 8 
Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and a Police Sub-Inspector (SI) were killed in an exchange of fire in a forested area near Pardhoni village under Manpur Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on May 8,
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Four Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres and a Police Sub-Inspector (SI) were killed in an exchange of fire in a forested area near Pardhoni village under Manpur Police Station limits in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on May 8, reports Hindustan Times. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Jitendra Shukla, said, “we had got a pin-point Information about the Maoists and hence a team was made to nab (arrest) them. When we were cordoning off Pardhoni, the Maoists started firing. In retaliation, we also started firing. Our sub-inspector S.K. Sharma lost his life in Maoist firing.” The slain Maoists included a ‘divisional committee member, DCM’ identified as Ashok, and an ‘area committee member, ACM’ of CPI-Maoist identified as Krishna. “Two other woman cadres, Sarita and Pramila, were junior cadres and working as party members,” the SP said, adding, “we have also recovered an AK-47 assault rifle, one Self Loading Rifle (SLR)and two 315 bore rifle from the spot and searching of the whole area is going on.”
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May - 8 
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu zone, on May 8, urged District Police chiefs to keep a close watch over the activities of surrendered, released terrorists and over ground workers (OGWs) while focussing on anti-militancy operations especially
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Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu zone, on May 8, urged District Police chiefs to keep a close watch over the activities of surrendered, released terrorists and over ground workers (OGWs) while focussing on anti-militancy operations especially in the areas of Jammu region connected with Kashmir valley, reports Daily Excelsior.IGP, Mukesh Singh, gave these directives during a high-level meeting that he chaired with range Deputy Inspectors Generals (DIGs) and District Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)s of Jammu through video conference to take stock of measures taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 and other important issues of Jammu zone, a Police spokesman said.
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May - 8 
On May 8 a cache of weapons was recovered from a fish farm belonging to a militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) at Sekmaijing Khoidumpat in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The reco
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On May 8 a cache of weapons was recovered from a fish farm belonging to a militant of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) at Sekmaijing Khoidumpat in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Imphal Free Press. The recovered weapons include one Ak-56 rifle, one carbine machine gun with magazine, one .303 modified rifle with magazine, one loose rifle barrel and two motor shells.
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May - 8 
On May 8, 10 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from Joy Nagar area in West Tripura District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now.
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On May 8, 10 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from Joy Nagar area in West Tripura District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now.
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May - 8 
Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has directed Khalistani terror groups which are active in Pakistan in smuggling weapons and drugs into India's Punjab and extend help to the terror groups active in Kashmir, reports DNA
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Pakistan's intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) has directed Khalistani terror groups which are active in Pakistan in smuggling weapons and drugs into India's Punjab and extend help to the terror groups active in Kashmir, reports DNA on May 9. As per the report, an investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) revealed that Pakistan based terrorist organisations are using narcotic trade to generate funds for terror activities in India. The agency said that Pakistani entities are smuggling narcotics from into the Indian territory by hiding it in sacks of rock salt which is imported from Pakistan. This is done through an elaborate network of importers, customs house agents, transporters and the operation is financed through illegal international hawala channels.
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May - 8 
The Police arrested a wanted gangster identified as, Baljinder Singh alias Billa, who allegedly had links with slain Pakistan-based Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) ‘chief’ Harmeet Singh Happy and Germany-based Bagga of the Khalistan Zindabad Force (
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The Police arrested a wanted gangster identified as, Baljinder Singh alias Billa, who allegedly had links with slain Pakistan-based Khalistan Liberation Force (KLF) ‘chief’ Harmeet Singh Happy and Germany-based Bagga of the Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) from Jalandhar District of Punjab on May 8, reports The Tribune. The Police also arrested five associates of Baljinder identified as – Sukhjinder Singh of Kamoke Beas village in Amritsar; Mohit Sharma of Kapurthala, Lovepreet Singh alias Lovely of Amarkot in Tarn Taran; Mangal Singh and Maninderjeet Singh alias Happy. As per the report, Billa was wanted in more than 18 criminal cases, including those of murder, attempt to murder and drug smuggling. The Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta said that the Police had recovered highly sophisticated weapons, smuggled from Pakistan including two .30 bore drum machine guns, three pistols (marked SIG Sauer made in Germany), two glock pistols (made in Austria), two .30 bore pistols, one .32 bore pistol, one .315 bore rifle, 341 cartridges and two drum magazines, 14 pistol magazines along with Rs 3 lakh and 100 Australian dollars.
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May - 8 
Two accomplices of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) operative Hilal Ahmad Wagaylinked to a drug-terror nexus were arrested from Amritsar District of Punjab on May 8, reports The Tribune. The arrested accomplices were identified as – Ranjit Singh and Jaswant S
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Two accomplices of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) operative Hilal Ahmad Wagaylinked to a drug-terror nexus were arrested from Amritsar District of Punjab on May 8, reports The Tribune. The arrested accomplices were identified as – Ranjit Singh and Jaswant Singh, both residents of Kalanaur town in Gurdaspur District of the State.The arrest comes a day after two accomplices (Bikram Singh alias Vicky and Maninder Singhalias Mani) of Wagay, a close associate of HM‘chief’ Reyaz Naikoo, were arrested from the District on May 6. The Police Commissioner Sukhchain Singh Gill said preliminary investigation pointed towards drug money from Punjab being used in fuelling terror in Kashmir.
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May - 8 
Five Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers and one officer were killed after their vehicle was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED) near the Pakistan-Iran border at Kallag in Tigran area of Kech District in Balochistan on May 8, reports Dawn. In
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Five Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers and one officer were killed after their vehicle was targeted with an improvised explosive device (IED) near the Pakistan-Iran border at Kallag in Tigran area of Kech District in Balochistan on May 8, reports Dawn. In a tweet, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the security personnel were returning from patrolling in Buleda — 14 kilometres from the Pakistan-Iran border — to "check possible routes used by terrorists in the mountainous terrain of Makran".As they were returning, their vehicle was targeted with a remote controlled IED, it added.The dead were identified as Major Nadeem Abbas, Naik Jamshed, Lance Naik Khizar Hayat, Lance Naik Taimor, Sepoy Nadeem and Sepoy Sajid.The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed the responsibility of the attack. "The Pakistani military has advanced operations in Tigran and other areas of Turbat over thepast several days, targeting Baloch civilians, including harassing women and children" said BLA release.
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May - 8 
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on May 8 urged the Bangladesh Government to withdraw charges against journalists and a cartoonist, reports New Age.It also demanded that their release and repeal of the Digital Security Act.Brad Adams, Asia Director of Human
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) on May 8 urged the Bangladesh Government to withdraw charges against journalists and a cartoonist, reports New Age.It also demanded that their release and repeal of the Digital Security Act.Brad Adams, Asia Director of Human Rights Watch said “It is only an insecure and authoritarian government that uses a pandemic to arrest cartoonists, journalists, and activists. Instead of filing cases that could result in life imprisonment simply for posting satire, the ruling Awami League should take note of the criticism and try to address any gaps in the government’s response to COVID-19. The government should stop harassing journalists, activists, doctors, and nurses for voicing concern and instead address the urgent need for aid, transparency, and resources that have them raising the alarm in the first place.”Bangladesh Government have arrested four people and charged seven others for ‘spreading rumours and misinformation on Facebook,’ because they criticised the Government’s response to COVID-19.Ahmed Kabir Kishore, a cartoonist; Mushtaq Ahmed, a writer and activist; Didarul Bhuiyan, an activist; and Minhaz Mannan Emon, director of the Dhaka Stock Exchange, are in custody.The others facing charges are journalists Tasneem Khalil and Shahed Alam, blogger Asif Mohiuddin and activists Saer Zulkarnain, Ashiq Imran, Philipp Schumacher, and Swapan Wahed — all of whom live outside Bangladesh. The authorities also brought charges against 5 or 6 ‘unnamed’ individuals.The Digital Security Act has been repeatedly criticized by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the United States, the European Union, journalists in Bangladesh, and many others for violating Bangladesh’s commitments under international law.
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May - 8 
Another Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) requesting the court to issue an injunction on decision taken by the President to dissolve the Parliament and to hold General Election on June 20, reports Colombo Pageo
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Another Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed in the Supreme Court (SC) requesting the court to issue an injunction on decision taken by the President to dissolve the Parliament and to hold General Election on June 20, reports Colombo Pageon May 9.The petition has been filed by the leader of the JHU, former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka and the leader of the Nawa Lanka Freedom Party former MP Kumara Welgama.The petitioners have named the Attorney General on behalf of the President, Chairman of the Election Commission Mahinda Deshapriya and its members NJ Abeysekara and RatnajeevanHoole and the Attorney General as respondents.
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May - 8 
Police recovered eight mines from an unspecified location in Urozgan province, reports Bhaktar News on May 9. No one has been arrested in connection with the mine planting.
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Police recovered eight mines from an unspecified location in Urozgan province, reports Bhaktar News on May 9. No one has been arrested in connection with the mine planting.
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May - 8 
Six Taliban militants were killed and five others were injured in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Chora District and in a suburb of Trenkoi city in Urozgan Province on May 8, reports Bhaktar News. As per the report, the militants attacked two P
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Six Taliban militants were killed and five others were injured in a clash with Security Forces (SFs) in Chora District and in a suburb of Trenkoi city in Urozgan Province on May 8, reports Bhaktar News. As per the report, the militants attacked two Police checkpoints and were countered by the SFs.
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May - 8 
The Pakistan military released the details of the meeting between Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Chief of the Staff of the Army Staff (COAS) and Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. special envoy for Afghan peace, reports The Khaama Press on May 9. “Mr Zalmay Kha
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The Pakistan military released the details of the meeting between Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Chief of the Staff of the Army Staff (COAS) and Zalmay Khalilzad, the U.S. special envoy for Afghan peace, reports The Khaama Press on May 9. “Mr Zalmay Khalilzad, US Special Representative for Afghan Reconciliation called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), today,” the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military said in a statement. The statement further added “During the meeting, issues of mutual interest and overall regional security situation including Afghan reconciliation process were discussed.”
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May - 9 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sandip Yadav aliasKayl Yadav was arrested by Police along with arms at Hermoo village in Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 9, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, Sandip was arr
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Sandip Yadav aliasKayl Yadav was arrested by Police along with arms at Hermoo village in Palamu District of Jharkhand on May 9, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, Sandip was arrested along with two of his aides – Ajay and Shambhu. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Linda, Sandip had nine cases registered against him at Panki Police Station and one case with Herhunj Police Station. The Police had recovered a regular carbine along with 9 mm cartridges numbering 91 and a full magazine having 32/34 fire shots from his possession.
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May - 9 
A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-KholeKhotovi (NSCN-KK) militant was arrested on March 9 near JongjiHavi in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Eastern Army Command. He was the ‘revenue and political secretary’. Northeast Today ad
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A National Socialist Council of Nagaland-KholeKhotovi (NSCN-KK) militant was arrested on March 9 near JongjiHavi in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, tweets Eastern Army Command. He was the ‘revenue and political secretary’. Northeast Today adds that arrestee was identified as ‘captain’ HangnongPangtha. The arrestee was involved in extortion.
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May - 9 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khango Konyak (NSCN-KK) surrendered at Khimyang Village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on May 9, reports Arunachal Times. The surrendered militant identified as HangnangPangtha was the ‘political and
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khango Konyak (NSCN-KK) surrendered at Khimyang Village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh on May 9, reports Arunachal Times. The surrendered militant identified as HangnangPangtha was the ‘political and revenue officer’ of NSCN-KK. He had joined NSCN-Reformation (NSCN-R) in 2015 and surrendered in 2017 but later joined NSCN-KK in Nagaland. Earlier SATP had reported that the militant was arrested on March 9.
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May - 9 
On May 9, a cadre of the Yung Aung faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-Yung Aung) was arrested from Shivasagar District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘private’ Laipa Konyak.
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On May 9, a cadre of the Yung Aung faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-Yung Aung) was arrested from Shivasagar District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrestee was identified as ‘private’ Laipa Konyak.
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May - 9 
On May 9, a NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U) militant was arrested from Rajanagar-II village in Changlang District, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestee was identified as WangphenHakun.
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On May 9, a NSCN-Unification (NSCN-U) militant was arrested from Rajanagar-II village in Changlang District, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestee was identified as WangphenHakun.
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May - 9 
Pakistani troops engaged in firing and mortar shelling in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 9, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, the CFA v
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Pakistani troops engaged in firing and mortar shelling in violation of the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 9, reports Daily Excelsior. A defence spokesman said, the CFA violation was reported from Degwar sector, and the Indian Army retaliated befittingly. However, there is no report of any casualty on the Indian side, the spokesman said.
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May - 9 
Punjab and Haryana Police along with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a narco-terrorist identified as Ranjit Singh alias Rana aliasCheeta – a resident of Ram Tirath Road, Amritsar District, in a raid in Sirsa District of Haryana on Ma
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Punjab and Haryana Police along with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a narco-terrorist identified as Ranjit Singh alias Rana aliasCheeta – a resident of Ram Tirath Road, Amritsar District, in a raid in Sirsa District of Haryana on May 9, reports The Tribune. As per the report, Ranjit is prime accused in the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM)terror funding module busted in Amritsar District of Punjab on April 25 in which a Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) resident Hilal Ahmad Wagay, a close aide of slain HM terrorist Riyaz Naikoo was arrested along with INR 2.9 million. In a statement, the NIA said, “This money was being transported to the Valley to be handed over to Naikoo, the chief operational commander of HM. The case has been re-registered and taken over.” The NIA further said Ranjit and his accomplice Iqbal Singh alias Shera are the prime accused in a case registered in connection with 532-kilograms heroin seizure at the Attari border. The narcotic was found hidden in a consignment of rock salt imported from Pakistan.
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May - 9 
SFs recovered three live grenades and 54 rounds from Goran village in Kandi belt in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said the grenades and rounds were lying in the forest area and after some locals s
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SFs recovered three live grenades and 54 rounds from Goran village in Kandi belt in Samba District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said the grenades and rounds were lying in the forest area and after some locals spotted it, they informed the Police which swung into action and recovered the grenades.
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May - 9 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered five kilograms of heroin and ammunition from the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District along International Border (IB) in Punjab on May 9, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of Punjab Fron
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered five kilograms of heroin and ammunition from the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District along International Border (IB) in Punjab on May 9, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of Punjab Frontier's BSF Headquarters said that the 14th Battalion of BSF deployed in the area observed suspicious movements of some persons ahead of the border security fence and challenged them. The suspects, after being challenged, fled towards the Pakistani territory.During a search of the area, the troops seized five cold drink plastic bottles filled with contraband,suspected to be heroin, weighing five kilograms. Besides, a nine mm caliber pistol, one magazine, and four cartridges were recovered from the area.
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May - 9 
The Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh has warned Pakistan against spreading narco-terrorism in the State on May 9, reports The Tribune.Asserting that the Punjab Police were keeping a close watch on anti-national activities from acros
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The Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh has warned Pakistan against spreading narco-terrorism in the State on May 9, reports The Tribune.Asserting that the Punjab Police were keeping a close watch on anti-national activities from across the border even amid the COVID-19 crisis, CM Amarinder Singh warned Pakistan against its persistent attempts to spread narco-terrorism.“Our eyes are open to what Pakistan is doing,” he said, in the wake of the arrest of the drugs racket recently in the State. He said no matter how much the force was busy in COVID-19 duties, it was keeping a close watch on the border.
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May - 9 
Two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that Special Operation Group (SOG) Budgam, 18
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Two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit were arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 9, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that Special Operation Group (SOG) Budgam, 181 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 53 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army intercepted a vehicle at a checkpoint in Chadoora area of Budgam. The vehicle was carrying incriminating material which included JeM posters, some cash and a cipher code sheets. Two persons Mohammad Lateef Koka of Zenipoora in Chadoora and Sahil Manzoor Waza of Wathoora in Chadoora were arrested and the incriminating material was recovered from their possession. Police said that both the accused are involved in providing shelter and logistic support to the JeM militants.
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May - 9 
A special team of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of Police on May 9 arrested a Hajjiyar, identified as Mohamed HanifaHaja Mohamed, who had given a land in Trincomalee for providing firearms training to Muslim youths, reports Colombo Pag
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A special team of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of Police on May 9 arrested a Hajjiyar, identified as Mohamed HanifaHaja Mohamed, who had given a land in Trincomalee for providing firearms training to Muslim youths, reports Colombo Page.The CID stated that the suspect was arrested from Thoppurcity of Trincomalee District in Eastern Province. CID revealed that five youths from Mawanella have been given firearms training in 2017 in the land given by the suspect Mohamed HanifaHaja Mohamed. CID also revealed that the Hajjiyar had also provided the T-56 weapon for the training.The CID says that the land at Thoppur is run as a livestock farm and a person identified as Sadiq, who is a key disciple of the suicide bomber and National ThowheedJammath(NTJ) leader Saharan, has given weapons training to the youths in the premises.
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May - 9 
Officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)on May 9 raided a training centre conducted for the women by the terrorist leader Mohamed Saharan Hashim, who led the Easter Sunday suicide bombings in the Karabala area of Kattankudy town in Bat
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Officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)on May 9 raided a training centre conducted for the women by the terrorist leader Mohamed Saharan Hashim, who led the Easter Sunday suicide bombings in the Karabala area of Kattankudy town in Batticaloa District of Eastern Province, reports Colombo Page.Investigations have revealed that the wives of the suicide bombers who were killed in the series of bombings on churches and hotels on April 21, 2019, had participated in lectures conducted by the NTJ leader and the suicide bomber Saharan at the site.
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May - 9 
The Police Special Contingent Forces launched clearing operation, killed seven terrorists in outskirt of Ahmadabad District of Paktia Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 10. Another three were detained in the Operation.
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The Police Special Contingent Forces launched clearing operation, killed seven terrorists in outskirt of Ahmadabad District of Paktia Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 10. Another three were detained in the Operation.
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May - 9 
The Security Forces killed two Taliban terrorists, who hurled hand grenades at a security watch tower in 10th District of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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The Security Forces killed two Taliban terrorists, who hurled hand grenades at a security watch tower in 10th District of Kandahar city in Kandahar Province, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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May - 9 
The Taliban has appointed Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of Mullah Mohammad Omar, the founder of the Taliban group, as the new ‘military chief’ of the group following recent upheavals, involving a spike in attacks against Afghan forces, reports The
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The Taliban has appointed Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob, the son of Mullah Mohammad Omar, the founder of the Taliban group, as the new ‘military chief’ of the group following recent upheavals, involving a spike in attacks against Afghan forces, reports The Khaama Press on May 10. As per the report, Mulla Yaqoob will keep his previous post as deputy to the movement’s overall leader Mulla Haibatullah Akhunzada, but will now also oversee military operations.
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May - 9 
According to, National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson Javid Faisal on May 9 announced that Afghan Government that nearly 1000 Taliban prisoners had been released so far from different jails across Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News. According to
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According to, National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson Javid Faisal on May 9 announced that Afghan Government that nearly 1000 Taliban prisoners had been released so far from different jails across Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News. According to Javid Faisal, 67 of Taliban prisoners were recently released from the Parwan Central Prison, bringing the total number to 1,000. Faisal said the releases had highlighted the Government’s commitment to peace. Now it is Taliban's turn to accelerate the release of government prisoners, stop killing Afghans and start face-to-face talks as soon as possible.
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May - 9 
Afghan Defence Ministry, in a release, said that Afghan Security Forces, in an air raid, killed of nine Taliban militants in Chora District of Urozgan Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 10.
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Afghan Defence Ministry, in a release, said that Afghan Security Forces, in an air raid, killed of nine Taliban militants in Chora District of Urozgan Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 10.
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At least four explosions occurred in Tahia Maskan area in PD4 of Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 11 (today), reports Tolo News. “None of the explosions caused casualties.” This follows three explosions in the night of May 9, also without reported
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At least four explosions occurred in Tahia Maskan area in PD4 of Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 11 (today), reports Tolo News. “None of the explosions caused casualties.” This follows three explosions in the night of May 9, also without reported casualties. The security forces said that the target was the National Directorate of Security (NDS) and Government vehicles. Earlier on May 10, two explosions happened in CaharrahiQambar and one explosion was reported in the Hootkhil area, according to officials. No group including the Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blasts.
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May - 9 
Former Police chief Abdul Jalil Bakhtawar joined the ranks of Taliban in a ceremony for him in BalaBolok District of Farah Province, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10. The spokesperson for Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Interior (MoI) Tariq Arian,
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Former Police chief Abdul Jalil Bakhtawar joined the ranks of Taliban in a ceremony for him in BalaBolok District of Farah Province, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10. The spokesperson for Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Interior (MoI) Tariq Arian, issued a statement on Twitter calling the move by Abdul Jalil Bakhtawar as despicable.
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May - 9 
General Command of Police Special Unit (GCPSU) killed 11 Taliban militants and injured four others, during a raid, in Koli Village of Mohammad Agha District of Logar Province in Afghanistan, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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General Command of Police Special Unit (GCPSU) killed 11 Taliban militants and injured four others, during a raid, in Koli Village of Mohammad Agha District of Logar Province in Afghanistan, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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May - 9 
Taliban on May 9 attacked a security check post killing at least four Afghan soldiers in Balkh District of Balkh Province in Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News on May 10.Adel Shah Adil, a spokesperson for Balkh Police Headquarters, confirmed that the
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Taliban on May 9 attacked a security check post killing at least four Afghan soldiers in Balkh District of Balkh Province in Afghanistan, reports Bhaktar News on May 10.Adel Shah Adil, a spokesperson for Balkh Police Headquarters, confirmed that the incident saying that that another seven soldiers went missing following the attack who are believed to have been abducted by Taliban militants following the 3-hour clash.
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May - 9 
The Afghan Forces killed two Taliban militants while repelling an attack in Sabzikar Village of Chahar Bolak District in Balkh Province on May 9, reports The Khaama Press. The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said a convoy of the Afghan Forces came
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The Afghan Forces killed two Taliban militants while repelling an attack in Sabzikar Village of Chahar Bolak District in Balkh Province on May 9, reports The Khaama Press. The 209th Shaheen Corps in a statement said a convoy of the Afghan Forces came under attack as they were patrolling. The Forces effectively responded to the attack, killing two Taliban militants and wounding one more. They also arrested one of the assailants and recovered a rocket launcher, an Ak-47 assault rifle, and some munitions following the clash.
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May - 9 
The General Command of Police Special Unit (GCPSU) arrested two Taliban militants in Ahmadzai village of Mohammad Agha district of Logar Province in Afghanistan, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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The General Command of Police Special Unit (GCPSU) arrested two Taliban militants in Ahmadzai village of Mohammad Agha district of Logar Province in Afghanistan, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10.
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May - 9 
The Taliban group has claimed it has released 28 more ‘prisoners’ as part of the efforts to expedite the process for the release of prisoners, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban in Do
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The Taliban group has claimed it has released 28 more ‘prisoners’ as part of the efforts to expedite the process for the release of prisoners, reports TheKhaama Press on May 10. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban in Doha, said the Taliban group released the 28 prisoners in Herat Province on May 9.
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May - 9 
Police had on May 9 revealed that the suspects in the case have been released due to failure to press charges within the statutory period, reports Rajjee. Police had said that they were informed that the evidence collected was not enough to file char
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Police had on May 9 revealed that the suspects in the case have been released due to failure to press charges within the statutory period, reports Rajjee. Police had said that they were informed that the evidence collected was not enough to file charges. On February 4, 2020, three foreigners, one Australian and two Chinese, were stabbed in Hulhumalé. Later in a video a group of masked men took responsibility for the attack, claiming to be affiliated with the Islamic State.
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May - 10 
An Over Ground Worker (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested on May 10 in Khonda in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestee was identified as Logan Medam.
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An Over Ground Worker (OGW) of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) was arrested on May 10 in Khonda in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestee was identified as Logan Medam.
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May - 10 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Dawood Ibrahim are together planning 26/11 type terror attack on Indian soil, according to the inputs gathered by the Indian intelligence agencies, indiatvnews.com reports on May 11. Dawood Ibrahim was spotted in Islamabad a
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and Dawood Ibrahim are together planning 26/11 type terror attack on Indian soil, according to the inputs gathered by the Indian intelligence agencies, indiatvnews.com reports on May 11. Dawood Ibrahim was spotted in Islamabad at his farmhouse on May 10, the news report said quoting top intelligence sources. Dawood's farmhouse is next to Pakistan's former President Pervez Musharraf’s residence. Report further claims that Dawood had gone to meet LeT leaders with a team of Pakistan's spy agency, Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). According to intel inputs, the LeT is planning to send weapons to Gujarat or Maharashtra via sea route.The ISI plans to create unrest in India as Indian security paraphernalia and even global authorities are busy tackling the coronavirus outbreak. Terror outfits see the pandemic as a great opportunity to target major Indian cities, the report said. Abdul Rehman Makki, the second-in-command of LeT, had recently visited Karachi (provincial capital of Sindh) to discuss the plan with Dawood and the future course of action, sources said.The Pakistan spy agency has asked Dawood’s D Company to ask their Indian modules to carry out the task of sending weapons within India. The ISI wants LeT to use local operatives of D Company in India for this job.
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May - 10 
The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Palamu range Akhilesh Jha, held a meeting with SP of Palamu District - Ajay Linda and Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPOs) in the District in context of the Maoists’ arson under Pipra Police Station limits where
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The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Palamu range Akhilesh Jha, held a meeting with SP of Palamu District - Ajay Linda and Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPOs) in the District in context of the Maoists’ arson under Pipra Police Station limits where 13 vehicles parked at a stone crushing plant were set ablaze on May 8, reports The Pioneer on May 11.The DIG said, “Maoists’ days are numbered now. And these acts of arson at a time like this when country and state are all in great distress are again pushing common people to further sufferings which will make Maoists collapse under their own burden of sin and sedition.” Also, terming Maoists’ acts as seditious, the DIG said, “The economy is downhill. Employment is getting scarce. A poor man is battling for his life on a day to day basis and the Maoists set afire things. Their base now stands eroding. Their access to people is getting choked. We with the help of people will be able to curb and contain Maoists in this range.”
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May - 10 
The Jharkhand Police has disclosed that there is no respite in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] attacks in the State amid the ongoing nationwide coronavirus-induced lockdown, reports ANI on May 11. As per the data provided by the Jharkhand Police, th
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The Jharkhand Police has disclosed that there is no respite in Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] attacks in the State amid the ongoing nationwide coronavirus-induced lockdown, reports ANI on May 11. As per the data provided by the Jharkhand Police, the incidents of Naxal-linked arson and murder during March end to April this year have been higher than the last corresponding period. During March-end to April this year, Naxals carried out 33 major acts of violence, killing and injuring several people, nine murders, and eight cases of arson. Further, in 2019, Jharkhand had recorded 134 violence cases, 30 civilian casualties, 30 acts of arson, and 14 police casualties -- all allegedly carried out by the Naxals. According to the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Operations, M.L. Meena, “Naxals are taking the lockdown as an opportunity. Due to lockdown, people and potential victims are at home. With zero movements and crowd around, they are becoming easy targets. Since Naxals are anti-establishment, they are putting all efforts to foil the government’s endeavours being made to help the people during COVID-19 pandemic.”
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May - 10 
The Tribune on May 11 reports that the notorious cross-border Narco-terrorist– Ranjit Singh aliasCheeta, who was arrested along with his brother – Gagandeep, in a joint operation by Sleuths of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Haryana and Punj
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The Tribune on May 11 reports that the notorious cross-border Narco-terrorist– Ranjit Singh aliasCheeta, who was arrested along with his brother – Gagandeep, in a joint operation by Sleuths of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Haryana and Punjab Police from Sirsa District of Haryana on May 9 had confessed to have smuggled 75kilograms heroin from Attari-Wagah border in the State via land route. As per the sources, Cheeta was living in Sirsa using the fake name of Gora for the past eight months. Earlier, he spent days in religious shrines by changing names when he went into hiding after the country’s biggest seizure of heroin (532 kilograms) at the Attar border in June 2019.
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May - 10 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on May 10 arrested a cadre of militant group Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from the Khailkur area in Gazipur District of Dhaka Division,reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is identified as Mohamad Nazmul Hasan Nom
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on May 10 arrested a cadre of militant group Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from the Khailkur area in Gazipur District of Dhaka Division,reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is identified as Mohamad Nazmul Hasan Noman (19). RAB also recovered domestic weapons,four extremist books, 20 pages of extremist propaganda screenshots, 1 computer CPU, and a mobile phone from his possession.
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May - 10 
Afghan Security Forces, in air raids, killed six Taliban militants in Manogi District of Kunar Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11.The insurgents have targeted by Afghan air forces while they launch attack on Afghan Security Forces’ checkpoi
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Afghan Security Forces, in air raids, killed six Taliban militants in Manogi District of Kunar Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11.The insurgents have targeted by Afghan air forces while they launch attack on Afghan Security Forces’ checkpoints in the District, said an Army commander.
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May - 10 
At least six security force members were killed and five others were wounded in a Taliban attack in a security checkpoint in Alishing District of Laghman Province in Afghanistan on May 10, reports Tolo News. Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a statement
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At least six security force members were killed and five others were wounded in a Taliban attack in a security checkpoint in Alishing District of Laghman Province in Afghanistan on May 10, reports Tolo News. Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a statement said that the Taliban attack was pushed back by the Afghan forces, and claimed the Taliban had sustained "heavy casualties.”
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May - 10 
Five Taliban militants were killed during clashes with Afghan Security Forces in Noor Gram District of Nuristan Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11.
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Five Taliban militants were killed during clashes with Afghan Security Forces in Noor Gram District of Nuristan Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11.
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May - 10 
The Afghan forces killed more than 100 Taliban militants during a 16-day long operation named Thunder3 (2), conducted in the outskirts of Ghazni city and Andar District, ended on May 9 in Ghazni Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11. The secur
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The Afghan forces killed more than 100 Taliban militants during a 16-day long operation named Thunder3 (2), conducted in the outskirts of Ghazni city and Andar District, ended on May 9 in Ghazni Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 11. The security forces cleared several villages including Nawbabad, ArzooKhord, Arzoo Kalan, Shaliz and Kala Ghach in the outskirts of Ghazni city as well as the villages of Alam Qala, Shah Khook, Nazar Khan and Camp Sani in Andar District.
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May - 10 
The head of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan's intelligence agency, Ahmad Zia Saraj on May 10 said that Taliban’s relations with other terrorist groups “continue to be close and mutually beneficial which is against the spirit o
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The head of the National Directorate of Security (NDS), Afghanistan's intelligence agency, Ahmad Zia Saraj on May 10 said that Taliban’s relations with other terrorist groups “continue to be close and mutually beneficial which is against the spirit of the peace agreement the group had signed with the United States," reports Tolo News. “The Taliban’s leadership is still thinking of a comeback to power by military means. They do not value things like mutual tolerance and peace,” the NDS chief Ahmad Zia Saraj told Afghan senators during a briefing about the security situations of the country. At the same session, acting Minister of Interior Massoud Andarabi said that the Taliban will not be able to win on the battlefield. “We will prevent the Taliban’s wish to settle the problem through military means,” said Andarabi.
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May - 10 
On May 10, Parliament Committee on National Security Services is investigating the release of suspects in the Hulhumalé stabbing of foreigners, reports Rajjee on May 11. In a meeting committee member and Hulhumalé constituency Member of Parliament Al
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On May 10, Parliament Committee on National Security Services is investigating the release of suspects in the Hulhumalé stabbing of foreigners, reports Rajjee on May 11. In a meeting committee member and Hulhumalé constituency Member of Parliament Ali Niyaz called to probe the matter, given that the Prosecutor General's (PG) Office has said that they had not decided against pressing charges against the suspects. He added that monitor and control(monicon) orders were issued against some of the suspects. Niyaz proposed to question officials from the PG Office as well as the Maldives Police Service, and all members that attended the meeting voted in favour.
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May - 10 
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on May 10 ratified the sunset bill to postpone the local council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections until the presently-declared state of public health emergency due to novel Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) is
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President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih on May 10 ratified the sunset bill to postpone the local council and Women’s Development Committee (WDC) elections until the presently-declared state of public health emergency due to novel Coronavirus 19 (COVID-19) is over, reports Edition. The bill entitled “The Special Bill for the Local Council Elections 2020" was passed by the parliament on April 30, after the Elections Commission (EC) submitted the matter to the parliament, seeking a legislative remedy to postpone the elections over public safety concerns. Both local councils and WDC elections were initially scheduled for April 4, 2020 and later delayed to April 18. According to the new law, the local elections are now postponed until it is safe to hold nationwide polls.
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May - 11 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable, identified as Manna Kumar alias Munna Yadav (32) was killed in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hills of Timinar and Bechapal at Uripal forest in Ba
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) constable, identified as Manna Kumar alias Munna Yadav (32) was killed in an exchange of fire with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres near the hills of Timinar and Bechapal at Uripal forest in Bastar District of Chhattisgarh on May 11, reports The Times of India. As per the report, a joint team of Special Action Team of CRPF and District Reserve Guards (DRG) were carrying out an anti-Maoist operation in the area when they were fired upon by the Maoists leading to a gun-battle. A CRPF officer said, “During a search and cordon operation by joint troops of CRPF and DRG, an encounter broke out at around noon with Maoists. We lost a constable of 170th Battalion of CRPF in the gun battle. He was a resident of Sahibganj in Jharkhand.”
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May - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as, Vetti Aithu (23) surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP),Sangramsingh G. Patil, in Mulugu District of Telangana on May 11, reports Telangana Today. He was acting as the
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as, Vetti Aithu (23) surrendered before the Superintendent of Police (SP),Sangramsingh G. Patil, in Mulugu District of Telangana on May 11, reports Telangana Today. He was acting as the security guard of the CPI-Maoist Telangana State ‘military chief’ Damodar alias Bade Cholla Rao. According to the SP, Aithu, a resident of GorukondaGutti Koya Gumpu in Bhadradri Kothagudem District had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2014, and went underground with an intention of helping the party members. He worked with the top commanders of the Maoist party like Hari Bhushan, Damodar, Venkatesh, Azad, Bhaskar, and Bandi Prakash and remained a member of Cherla Dalam (armed squad) until 2016. Later, he was appointed as the gunman for Damodar. In 2017, Aithu injured his spinal cord and decided to leave the party. But the leaders wanted him to continue and promoted him as the ‘area committee member’. In 2019, he was appointed as the commander of Sandor security guard. But he could not continue, so he surrendered to the Police.
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May - 11 
On May 11, a militant of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) was arrested from Zunheboto in Zunheboto District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Today. The arrestee was identified as ‘sergeant major’ Bokaho Y
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On May 11, a militant of Yung Aung faction of National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K-YA) was arrested from Zunheboto in Zunheboto District of Nagaland, reports Northeast Today. The arrestee was identified as ‘sergeant major’ Bokaho Yeptho. A pistol was recovered from the arrestee.
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May - 11 
The Government has banned a nationalist and two separatist organisations of Sindh, bringing the total number of the proscribed outfits in the country to 76, Dawn reported on May 12. Informed sources told Dawn that the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz-Aresar Gr
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The Government has banned a nationalist and two separatist organisations of Sindh, bringing the total number of the proscribed outfits in the country to 76, Dawn reported on May 12. Informed sources told Dawn that the Jeay Sindh Qaumi Mahaz-Aresar Group (JSQM-A), Sindhudesh Revolution Army (SRA) and Sindhudesh Liberation Army (SLA) were the latest addition to the list of banned organisations.
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May - 11 
The intelligence agencies personnel had forcibly disappeared two university students from the Kech District of Balochistan in the case ofhuman rights abuse by the establishment in Balochistan, ANI reported on May 12.One of the students, identified as
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The intelligence agencies personnel had forcibly disappeared two university students from the Kech District of Balochistan in the case ofhuman rights abuse by the establishment in Balochistan, ANI reported on May 12.One of the students, identified as Jahanzeb, is a student of the Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water andMarine Sciences (LUAWMS) while the other, Nasir Pollan, is a student of Bahauddin Zakaria University in Multan city of Punjab.
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May - 11 
Three people were injured in a bomb blast in the Rampura Gate area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the morning of May 11 (today), reports Samaa TV.The injured are two Policemen and a passer-by. Police said the roadside b
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Three people were injured in a bomb blast in the Rampura Gate area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the morning of May 11 (today), reports Samaa TV.The injured are two Policemen and a passer-by. Police said the roadside bomb was attached to a pole.
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May - 11 
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and CIVICUS on May 11 in a joint statement called on the Bangladesh Government to release four detained cartoonist, writer and human rights activists, reports New Age. The statement read, “The Bangladesh gover
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The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and CIVICUS on May 11 in a joint statement called on the Bangladesh Government to release four detained cartoonist, writer and human rights activists, reports New Age. The statement read, “The Bangladesh government has resorted once again to its notorious Digital Security Act-2018 to muzzle freedom of expression, suing 11 individuals and arresting four of them following criticism of in the governments’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic’.The COVID-19 pandemic is not an excuse to use state forces to stifle freedom of expression.” They also asked the Government to drop the charges brought against them and seven other individuals, including journalists, under Digital Security Act.
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May - 11 
According to the officials, fighters from Al Qaeda and Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad groups are also fighting the Afghan security forces alongside the Taliban, reports Tolo News. “Groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (Pakistan based militant group) and Al
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According to the officials, fighters from Al Qaeda and Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad groups are also fighting the Afghan security forces alongside the Taliban, reports Tolo News. “Groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (Pakistan based militant group) and Al Qaeda are also operating here. There are Pakistanis among them, too," said Mohammad Hassan, the commander of public uprising force in east.
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May - 11 
Afghan Security Forces killed eight Taliban militants when the militants attacked a checkpoint of the Public Uprising Force in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.
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Afghan Security Forces killed eight Taliban militants when the militants attacked a checkpoint of the Public Uprising Force in Khogyani District of Nangarhar Province, reports Tolo News.
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May - 11 
Afghan Security Forces, in a joint operation, on May 11 arrested three "key" Daesh leaders, ‘south and east areas of Asia ‘ Zia-Ul-Haq akaAbu Omar Khorasani, Saheeb, ‘head of public relations’, and Abu Ali, the head of Daesh’s ‘intelligence wing’, in
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Afghan Security Forces, in a joint operation, on May 11 arrested three "key" Daesh leaders, ‘south and east areas of Asia ‘ Zia-Ul-Haq akaAbu Omar Khorasani, Saheeb, ‘head of public relations’, and Abu Ali, the head of Daesh’s ‘intelligence wing’, in the Kart-e-Naw area in PD8 of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports Tolo News.
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May - 11 
Four civilians were injured, including a child, four explosions in Tahia-e Maskan area of 17th District of Kabul city in Kabul Province on May 11, reports The Khaama Press. SATP had earlier reported the news of explosion on May 11.
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Four civilians were injured, including a child, four explosions in Tahia-e Maskan area of 17th District of Kabul city in Kabul Province on May 11, reports The Khaama Press. SATP had earlier reported the news of explosion on May 11.
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May - 11 
On May 11, At least four members of the Public Uprising Forces (PUF) were killed in a Taliban attack on their outpost located 40 kilometers to the west of Feroz Koh city in Ghor Province, reports Tolo News. The Taliban has not commented on the attack
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On May 11, At least four members of the Public Uprising Forces (PUF) were killed in a Taliban attack on their outpost located 40 kilometers to the west of Feroz Koh city in Ghor Province, reports Tolo News. The Taliban has not commented on the attack. Three PUFs were also injured in the attack.
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May - 11 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said "17 Taliban fighters were killed" in the airstrike as they were planting mines on a roadway in Balkh District of Balkh Province on May 11, reports Tolo News.
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said "17 Taliban fighters were killed" in the airstrike as they were planting mines on a roadway in Balkh District of Balkh Province on May 11, reports Tolo News.
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May - 11 
The National Security Council (NSC) spokesman Jawed Faisal announced that Afghan Government on May 11 temporarily stopped the release of Taliban prisoners, saying the Taliban must bring its total number of released security force members to 200, whil
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The National Security Council (NSC) spokesman Jawed Faisal announced that Afghan Government on May 11 temporarily stopped the release of Taliban prisoners, saying the Taliban must bring its total number of released security force members to 200, while so far they have only "freed 105", reports Tolo News. However, following Faisal's announcement, Taliban ‘spokesman’ Suhail Shaheen said that the group released 53 prisoners of the Afghan Government on May 11 and in Badghis and Faryab Provinces on May 10. The Afghan Government contends that although the Taliban has released a higher number of detainees, not all of them are from Afghan government security forces. The Government, according to the NSC spokesman Jawed Faisal, has so far released 1,000 Taliban prisoners. According to Faisal, Taliban has released 171 prisoners among whom are 105 are security and defense force members, and the remaining are not members of the Afghan Security Forces.
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May - 11 
Attorney General (AG) Ibrahim Riffath, on May 11, called on the Majlis (parliament) to bring forth amendments to the constitution in order to extend the term of outgoing local councillors until the delayed local council elections can be held, reports
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Attorney General (AG) Ibrahim Riffath, on May 11, called on the Majlis (parliament) to bring forth amendments to the constitution in order to extend the term of outgoing local councillors until the delayed local council elections can be held, reports Edition. AG’s comments were in response to a request by the parliament to provide input to "The Special Bill on Ensuring the Operation of Administrative Divisions of Maldives under Decentralization Policy 2020" proposed by parliamentary representative for the Henveiru-West constituency, Hassan Latheef.
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May - 11 
Maldives Home Minister Imran Abdulla, in a press conference,on May 11 said that the Maldivian Police had put a stop to the activities of a group of people last week, who were working towards a very dangerous goal, reports Sun.mv. “We had been monito
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Maldives Home Minister Imran Abdulla, in a press conference,on May 11 said that the Maldivian Police had put a stop to the activities of a group of people last week, who were working towards a very dangerous goal, reports Sun.mv. “We had been monitoring things closely, and Maldivian Police stopped some people from reaching dangerous targets, just last week,” said Imran Abdulla. The Minister refrained from revealing any further information regarding the case citing reasons that it may impede the investigation. Minister Imran Abdulla noted that some individuals were working to disrupt the peace of the country by taking advantage of the situation. This included people with extremist religious ideology.
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May - 12 
India on May 12, strongly condemned separate terror attacks targeting a maternity hospital, a funeral and a military check post in Afghanistan, calling them "barbaric" acts against innocent people including women and children, reports NDTV."India str
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India on May 12, strongly condemned separate terror attacks targeting a maternity hospital, a funeral and a military check post in Afghanistan, calling them "barbaric" acts against innocent people including women and children, reports NDTV."India strongly condemns the barbaric terrorist attacks against innocent civilians, including women and children, at the Dasht-e-Barchi hospital maternity ward, funeral in Nangarhar province and the Army check post in Laghman province," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated. In a statement, it said the "reprehensible" attacks, including on mothers, newly born children, nurses and mourning families are appalling and constitute crimes against humanity."We extend our sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased and wish speedy recovery to those injured," the MEA said. It said there can be no justification for such continued acts of terrorism, asserting that the perpetrators of such heinous acts and their sponsors should be held accountable and brought to justice."They should be forced to eradicate safe havens and sanctuaries that have abetted terrorism in the region for decades and caused immense miseries to untold number of people in the region," the MEA said.It said India stands in solidarity with the people, government and security forces of Afghanistan in their efforts to bring peace and stability to the nation."We call for an immediate cessation of terrorist violence and cooperation to deal with the humanitarian situation arising from the spread of coronavirus in Afghanistan," it added.
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May - 12 
On May 12, a NSCN-Khango Konyak (NSCN-KK) militant was arrested from Sankha Havi in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. The arrestee was identified as ‘corporal’ TonlangPangtha. A pistol, nine rounds of ammunition and a ma
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On May 12, a NSCN-Khango Konyak (NSCN-KK) militant was arrested from Sankha Havi in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. The arrestee was identified as ‘corporal’ TonlangPangtha. A pistol, nine rounds of ammunition and a magazine was recovered from the arrestee.
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May - 12 
On May 12, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested near Longphong village in Longding District, reports Arunachal 24. The arrestee was identified as ‘sergeant major’ PumanWangsu. He was wanted for the invo
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On May 12, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant was arrested near Longphong village in Longding District, reports Arunachal 24. The arrestee was identified as ‘sergeant major’ PumanWangsu. He was wanted for the involvement in killing of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Tirong Aboh and 10 others in May 21, 2019.
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May - 12 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in Awantipora area in PulwamaDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior.A Police spokesman identified them as Shabir Ahmad Par
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit in Awantipora area in PulwamaDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 12, reports Daily Excelsior.A Police spokesman identified them as Shabir Ahmad Parray, Sheeraz Ahmad Dar, Shafat Ahmad Mir and Ishfaq Ahmad Shah, residents of Bathen area in Khrew, who were involved in providing shelter, logistics and other kind of support to the active militants of JeM operating in the areas of Khrew and forest areas of Tral. The spokesman said that incriminating material including explosives and ammunition was recovered on their disclosure in Bathen area of the District.
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May - 12 
The cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted a former Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village-level local self-Government institution) identified as - AgneshSi
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The cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) abducted a former Sarpanch (head of the Panchayat, village-level local self-Government institution) identified as - AgneshSiyush, from Patob village under Nuagaon Block (administrative unit) in Sundargarh District of Odisha on May 12, reports The Pioneer. As per the report, the PLFI cadres abducted Agnesh for refusing to pay them extortion money of INR 300,000. He was later released in the forest after being assaulted by the PLFI members.
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May - 12 
The Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) leaders staged protests at Bayyaram in Mahabubabad and across the Warangal Rural District of Telangana demanding the Police to show the arrest of two of their undergro
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The Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) leaders staged protests at Bayyaram in Mahabubabad and across the Warangal Rural District of Telangana demanding the Police to show the arrest of two of their underground leaders on May 12, reports The Hans India. The CPI-ML-New Democracy leaders alleged that the Police had arrested State Committee member Soma Bhaskar alias Suryam and Mahabubabad District Committee member Burka Prathap alias Shyam in the wee hours of May 12 near Arshanpalle under Nallabelly Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Warangal Rural District.
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May - 12 
The Kapurthala Police on May 12, 2020, stated that pro-Khalistan groups are giving an unnecessary twist to the death of a kabaddi player on social media to disturb peace in the state, reports Hindustan Times. Police, in the press conference, said “So
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The Kapurthala Police on May 12, 2020, stated that pro-Khalistan groups are giving an unnecessary twist to the death of a kabaddi player on social media to disturb peace in the state, reports Hindustan Times. Police, in the press conference, said “Some miscreants on social media are trying to politicise the matter. We convey our deep concern on the false rumours and request the public not to follow such fake news. Those spreading these rumours should refrain from the same.” The statement has come after hardliners from banned organizations, including Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), have been circulating posts against the police citing the incident as a deliberate act of terror by Punjab Police to ‘target Sikhs’. Earlier, the SFJ, in one of its social media posts said, “A Sikh has been killed by police as he exposed the ASI for selling drugs. Punjab Police are selling drugs to the people of Punjab and according to reports, 76% of youth is addicted to drugs. Punjab police are killing the youth with drugs. This is not acceptable. We want Khalistan.”
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May - 12 
The Punjab Police on May 12, busted a major narco-gangster module in Tarn Taran District, with the arrest of three persons, allegedly linked to the 532 kilograms of heroin haul case from Attari border in June 2019, reports The Tribune. The arrested g
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The Punjab Police on May 12, busted a major narco-gangster module in Tarn Taran District, with the arrest of three persons, allegedly linked to the 532 kilograms of heroin haul case from Attari border in June 2019, reports The Tribune. The arrested gang members had been identified as – Gurpreet Singh and Sarabjit Singh, both of Bhikiwind, and Sukhdev Singh of Jeoneke village (Harike) in the District. Three weapons including a 12 bore double barrel rifle, three .32 bore pistols, a 12-bore pistol, and a .315 bore pistol, along with two rounds of .315 bore and two rounds of .32 bore cartridges were recovered from their possession. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Jagjit Singh Walia said the investigation revealed that Gurpreet was in direct contact with one Kuldip Singh alias Babbu of Havelian in Sarai Amanat Khan, Tarn Taran, the brother of Ranjit Rana, prime accused in the Attari drug haul case.
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May - 12 
An eight-year-old boy was killed and his father was seriously injured when their motorcycle hit a landmine planted by militants in Dasht-i-Goran area of Kalat District in Balochistan on May 12, report Dawn.Officials of the Levies Force said that Dils
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An eight-year-old boy was killed and his father was seriously injured when their motorcycle hit a landmine planted by militants in Dasht-i-Goran area of Kalat District in Balochistan on May 12, report Dawn.Officials of the Levies Force said that Dilshad Sasoli was going to his village along with his son Zubair Ahmed on a motorcycle, when near Parwad area, their motorcycle hit a landmine planted by the militants.As a result of the blast, Ahmed was killed on the spot while his father was seriously injured.
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May - 12 
Government have imposed an indefinite ban on official website of Human Rights Commission of Balochistan (also known as Hakkpaan), reports Balochistan Post. HRCB claims to be a non-profit human rights organization operating in Balochistan; a region th
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Government have imposed an indefinite ban on official website of Human Rights Commission of Balochistan (also known as Hakkpaan), reports Balochistan Post. HRCB claims to be a non-profit human rights organization operating in Balochistan; a region that already suffers from strict levels of media restriction. They also have firm bases in foreign countries like Sweden, the United Kingdom (UK) and France. From the past few years, HRCB has been actively working in Balochistan to collect information about the ongoing human rights abuses and report them to the international media and organizations. They employ “a network of volunteers and supporters” that assemble and communicate information from the remotest corners of Balochistan. In an official statement, HRCB exhibited shock on this act and mentioned that they are a fair and unbiased “human rights organisation” and not “a party to the war in Balochistan.” In an apprehensive tone, HRCB expressed their fear that after the unanticipated banning of their website, Pakistani authorities might target their “volunteers and office-bearers who are living in the country.”
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May - 12 
One student-cum-cultural activist Sana Syapad was abducted by personnel of Frontier Corps from his home-town, Kharan (Kharan District) in Balochistan on May 12, reports Hakkpaan. Sana Syapad is a student in Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, whe
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One student-cum-cultural activist Sana Syapad was abducted by personnel of Frontier Corps from his home-town, Kharan (Kharan District) in Balochistan on May 12, reports Hakkpaan. Sana Syapad is a student in Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, where he was supposed to complete his M. Phil. He is the president of a literary society, Naseer Kubdani Labzaki Diwan, based in Kharan. His whereabouts remains unknown to this time, neither the charges against him were made public so far.
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May - 12 
A cadre of outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was stabbed to death by rivals over previous enmity on May 12in front of his home in Moallemtola village of Jessore District inKhulna Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The deceased was identifie
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A cadre of outlawed Purba Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) was stabbed to death by rivals over previous enmity on May 12in front of his home in Moallemtola village of Jessore District inKhulna Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The deceased was identified as Atiur Rahman Ata (57). Police said that in 2014 PBCP leader Nishan had been killed by Atiur over establishing supremacy. Police made Atiur and his brother-in-law Gias Uddin accused in the murder case for their involvement.Later, both the accused fled to India. However, Atiur returned from India and started working at a jute mills as he was granted bail by a court for the lack of evidence.Nishan's brother Limon and his two associates stabbed Atiur in front of his home.
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May - 12 
The United States (US)on May 12 reiterated its concern over the arrests of people in Bangladesh under the Digital Security Act, reports New Age. US Deputy National Security Adviser Matthew Pottinger expressed the concern and wanted to know about acti
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The United States (US)on May 12 reiterated its concern over the arrests of people in Bangladesh under the Digital Security Act, reports New Age. US Deputy National Security Adviser Matthew Pottinger expressed the concern and wanted to know about actions of the law enforcement agencies during a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen. In a tweet on May 8, US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Alice Wells at the Department of State expressed concern about arrests in Bangladesh under the Digital Security Act.She called on the Bangladesh Government to ensure so that individuals could exercise freedom of expression and opinion.
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May - 12 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on May 12 sought the release of “political prisoners” who were arrested — some convicted — for their alleged association with or role in the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during the civil war, reports The
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on May 12 sought the release of “political prisoners” who were arrested — some convicted — for their alleged association with or role in the rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during the civil war, reports The Hindu. TNA spokesman and former Jaffna parliamentarian M.A. Sumanthiran handed over a list of the detainees under Sri Lanka’s controversial Prevention of Terrorism (PTA) Act to Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. “There are 96 political prisoners in all and 47 of them were convicted. Only a presidential pardon can release them,” he said, referring to the Sri Lankan President’s discretionary power to grant amnesty.
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May - 12 
A suicide attack in the funeral ceremony of Shaikh Akram, a former commander of Public Uprising Forces, kills at least 24 civilians in Shewa District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on May 12, report The Khaama Press. Abdullah Malikzai, a member
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A suicide attack in the funeral ceremony of Shaikh Akram, a former commander of Public Uprising Forces, kills at least 24 civilians in Shewa District of Nangarhar Province in Afghanistan on May 12, report The Khaama Press. Abdullah Malikzai, a member of the Nangarhar Provincial Council, also lost his life in the attack. The Taliban in a statement said the group is not behind the attack.68 civilians were injured in the incident.
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May - 12 
One civilian was killed and 10 others were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in a market in Sabariyo District of Khost Province on May12, reports Tolo News. Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has claimed responsibili
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One civilian was killed and 10 others were injured when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded in a market in Sabariyo District of Khost Province on May12, reports Tolo News. Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has claimed responsibility for the attack adds Al Jazeera.
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May - 12 
President Ashraf Ghani, in a public address, on May 12 orders the Afghan forces to switch from “active defensive” mode to “offensive” mode, and to resume attacks on the Taliban, reports Tolo News. President Ghani said the Taliban have ignored repeate
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President Ashraf Ghani, in a public address, on May 12 orders the Afghan forces to switch from “active defensive” mode to “offensive” mode, and to resume attacks on the Taliban, reports Tolo News. President Ghani said the Taliban have ignored repeated calls for reduced violence and ceasefire. He added that a call for a ceasefire does not mean weakness--it shows a commitment to peace. He once again called on the Taliban to embrace peace. The announcement comes after a series of attacks across the country on May 12.
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May - 12 
The Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the Afghan Government and the Taliban group to cooperate in bringing the perpetrators of Kabul and Nangarhar attacks to justice, reports The Khaama Press. Mike Pompeo said in a statement “In an unconsciona
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The Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on the Afghan Government and the Taliban group to cooperate in bringing the perpetrators of Kabul and Nangarhar attacks to justice, reports The Khaama Press. Mike Pompeo said in a statement “In an unconscionable assault, gunmen seized one of Kabul’s busiest hospitals, which housed a maternity ward run by Doctors Without Borders. In the hospital, the terrorists took the lives of at least 13 innocent people, including newborn babies, new mothers, and health care workers. Any attack on innocents is unforgivable, but to attack infants and women in labor in the sanctuary of a hospital is an act of sheer evil.” Pompeo further added “Separately, in the eastern province of Nangarhar, a suicide bomber attacked the funeral of a local police commander, leaving at least 26 people dead and more than 68 wounded. Terrorists who attack mourners lining up for prayer at a funeral are only seeking to tear apart the bonds that hold families and communities together, but they will never succeed.” Noting that Taliban denied any responsibility and condemned both attacks as heinous, Pompeo said “The Taliban and the Afghan government should cooperate to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
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May - 12 
Unidentified terrorists attacked a maternity ward run byMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (Doctors Without Borders)killing 16 civilians, including two new-borns, in Dasht-e Barchi area, a Hazara Shia dominated neighbourhood, of Kabul city of Kabul Provi
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Unidentified terrorists attacked a maternity ward run byMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (Doctors Without Borders)killing 16 civilians, including two new-borns, in Dasht-e Barchi area, a Hazara Shia dominated neighbourhood, of Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 12, reports Al Jazeera. Security Forces killed four terrorists on the site, who an eyewitness said were wearing Afghan military uniforms adds The Khaama Press. The Ministry of Interior says 72 civilians, including children, were rescued. Unnamed sources said there is a guesthouse of foreign nationals behind the hospital and this was the target of the attackers who wanted to get access through the health facility. The Taliban denied their involvement in the attack.
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May - 13 
The Indian Government is investigating growing linkages between Pakistan-based terror groups and the Taliban in Afghanistan that can adversely impact Indian interests in the region, The Economic Times reports on May 14. India has been closely monito
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The Indian Government is investigating growing linkages between Pakistan-based terror groups and the Taliban in Afghanistan that can adversely impact Indian interests in the region, The Economic Times reports on May 14. India has been closely monitoring the rising number of terror attacks in Afghanistan since a peace deal was signed between the Taliban and the US in February, 2020. It is no secret that Taliban's growing clout threatens India's interests in Afghanistan, Iranand Central Asia. India would not be averse to Afghan government’s decision on May 12, to re-launchoffensive operations against the Taliban and other groups following a series of attacks oncivilians, as Delhi firmly believes in the legitimacy and rule of the elected government inKabul.
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May - 13 
An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Yamrach village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 13 night, reports Zee News.The encounter started after a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Army's 3
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An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants at Yamrach village in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 13 night, reports Zee News.The encounter started after a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), Army's 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Yamrach after receiving a specific input about the presence of militants in the area.As the SFs approached towards the hideout of the militants, the militants opened fire upon them, triggering an encounter. Police said that two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area and all the exit points of the area have been sealed off to prevent them from escaping. However, there are no reports of any causalities as of now.
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May - 13 
Four Maoists surrendered before the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 13, reports ANI. The surrendered Maoists were identified as - Podium Ganga, MuchakiLakkhe, Sodi Ramesh and Hemla Bhi
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Four Maoists surrendered before the Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 13, reports ANI. The surrendered Maoists were identified as - Podium Ganga, MuchakiLakkhe, Sodi Ramesh and Hemla Bhima. Of the four Maoists, Podium Ganga had joined the organization (CPI-Maoist) in 2005 and was carrying a reward of INR 500,000 on his head. MuchakiLakkhe had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2009 and he carried a reward of INR 300,000 on his head. While Sodi Ramesh was inducted by the Maoists in 2014 and he carried a reward of INR 100,000 on his head.
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May - 13 
On May 13, a civilian identified as Moni Basumatary was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Gerugajuli village in Sonitpur District of Assam, reports Northeast Now.
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On May 13, a civilian identified as Moni Basumatary was shot dead by unidentified assailants at Gerugajuli village in Sonitpur District of Assam, reports Northeast Now.
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May - 13 
On May 13, National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the Al-Hind Islamic State (IS) Bengaluru module case announced a cash reward of INR 3,00,000 for wanted absconder Abdul Mateen Taahaa, reports outlookindia.com.NIA spokesperson in Delhi said, "We
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On May 13, National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the Al-Hind Islamic State (IS) Bengaluru module case announced a cash reward of INR 3,00,000 for wanted absconder Abdul Mateen Taahaa, reports outlookindia.com.NIA spokesperson in Delhi said, "We have declared a cash reward of Rs three lakh for providing any information leading to arrest of Taahaa." The spokesperson said that Taahaa, 26, a resident of Shimoga in Karnataka is wanted in Al-Hind ISIS Bengaluru module case that the agency registered this year. The NIA had taken over the probe from the Karnataka Police. According to the NIA officials, the case relates to ISIS-linked terror group formed by arrested accused Mehboob Pasha, along with accused Khaja Moideenaka Jalal and his associates involved in the murder of a Hindu leader in Tamil Nadu. The official said that Pasha conducted several meetings in 2019 at his residence in Bengaluru to hatch the conspiracy, by radicalising and recruiting other co-accused to carry out terror activities and join ISIS in Afghanistan or Syria. The NIA has so far arrested 12 accused namely Pasha, Imran aka Imran Khan, Mohammed Haneef Khan, Mohammed Mansoor Ali Khan, Saleem Khan aka Kolar Saleem, Hussain Sharieff, Ejaz Pasha aka Azaz Pasha, Zabiulla, Syed Azmathulla, Syed Fasiur Rehman, Mohammed Zaid and Sadiq Basha.The official said that Taahaa is a friend of arrested accused Saleem and Zaid, through whom he contacted arrested accused Pasha of Al-Hind Trust and was also associated with his online foreign handler.
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May - 13 
The editor-in-chief of TV channel Zee News, Sudhir Chaudhary received a threat call from a Khalistan separatist from UAE, reports Zee News on May 13. The report said the Khalistani during his call stressed on their referendum 2020 campaign by saying
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The editor-in-chief of TV channel Zee News, Sudhir Chaudhary received a threat call from a Khalistan separatist from UAE, reports Zee News on May 13. The report said the Khalistani during his call stressed on their referendum 2020 campaign by saying that they will establish Khalistan soon. The caller also said, “Punjab does not belong to someone’s father. And the Referendum will anyway happen. No one can stop Khalistan to establish.”
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May - 13 
The Indian government has sent a formal request to Malaysia to extradite fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, timesnownews.com reports on May 14. National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been pursuing the case of Zakir Naik. Indian agencies have been
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The Indian government has sent a formal request to Malaysia to extradite fugitive Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, timesnownews.com reports on May 14. National Investigation Agency (NIA) has been pursuing the case of Zakir Naik. Indian agencies have been pursuing Naik on charges of alleged money laundering and delivering hate speeches that incited extremism.Naik’s name has also surfaced in the probe into July 1, 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery bomb blast in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A bomber had later confessed before the authorities that Naik's speeches had influenced him.According to an NIA official, Naik has been residing in Malaysia now for nearly 3 years. In India, he used to preach on the now-banned 'Peace TV'. Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF), an NGO, had also organised 'peace conferences' in Mumbai from 2007 to 2011. During these conferences, the Islamic preacher is alleged to have attempted to convert people and incite terror acts, the NIA has said.
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May - 13 
The Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar strongly pitched for "collective action" by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in dealing with the overwhelming threat of terrorism, oneindia.com reports on May 14.Jaishankar made the remarks at
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The Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar strongly pitched for "collective action" by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in dealing with the overwhelming threat of terrorism, oneindia.com reports on May 14.Jaishankar made the remarks at a video conference of foreign ministers of member countries of the SCO, a China-dominated influential bloc focusing on political and security-related issues.It was chaired by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and attended by his counterparts from all SCO countries including China's Wang Yi and Pakistan's Shah Mehmood Qureshi.Jaishankar underlined that the security challenges the region faced are not linked by physical or political boundaries, and that terrorism continues to be the overwhelming threat to security and stability in the SCO region, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
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May - 13 
Two militants fled from a security cordon in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Taking advantage of the darkness, militants who were trapped by SFs in Yamrach area in Kulgam District managed to flee after a
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Two militants fled from a security cordon in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 13, reports Daily Excelsior. Taking advantage of the darkness, militants who were trapped by SFs in Yamrach area in Kulgam District managed to flee after an initial exchange of fire with SFs, who had cordoned off village Yamrach in Kulgam District late night of May 13, after specific inputs about the presence of militants. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the incident on May 13.
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May - 13 
Leaders of several left-wing political parties on May 13 demanded that the Government to repeal the Digital Security Act and all others black laws which were allegedly used to suppress the voices coming down on the Government, reports New Age.In a jo
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Leaders of several left-wing political parties on May 13 demanded that the Government to repeal the Digital Security Act and all others black laws which were allegedly used to suppress the voices coming down on the Government, reports New Age.In a joint statement, the leaders said that the government did not allow any criticism of their unilateral activities and already arrested journalists, cartoonist, writer and filed cases against them. They called on the Government to refrain from is ‘fascist rule’ to stop the suppressing voices of the oppositions.The signatories to the statement are coordinator of Democratic Left Alliance and central leader of Socialist Party of Bangladesh Bazlur Rashid Firoj, Communist Party of Bangladesh president Mujahidul Islam Selim, general secretary Mohammad Shah Alam, general secretary of SPB, Khalequzzaman, SPB(Marxist) general secretary Mubinul Haider Chowdhury, GanosamhatiAndolan chief coordinator Zonayed Saki, Revolutionary Workers Party general secretary Saiful Huq, United Communist League of Bangladesh general secretary Mosharraf Hossain Nannu, Democratic Revolutionary Party general secretary MushrefaMishu, Jatiya Mukti Coucil secretary Faiezul Hakim, Ganafront coordinator Tipu Biswas.
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May - 13 
Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan and Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Second Asia Department Zamir Kabulov told TASS that President Ashraf Ghani’s order to launch an offensive against the Taliban and the suspension of the
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Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan and Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Second Asia Department Zamir Kabulov told TASS that President Ashraf Ghani’s order to launch an offensive against the Taliban and the suspension of the release of Taliban prisoners will halt the process of launching intra-Afghan negotiations, reports The Khaama Press on May 14. “This is regrettable, because by his actions the head of the Kabul administration actually stalls the process of moving towards the launch of intra-Afghan negotiations,” he said, adding that “Such actions clearly indicate that Kabul is not much interested in the early launch of intra-Afghan talks,” the diplomat added.
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May - 13 
United States (US) President Donald Trump on May 13 in answer to a question about the attacks in Afghanistan said, “At some point they’re going to have to be able to take care of their country”, reports Tolo News. “We’ve been there for many years, w
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United States (US) President Donald Trump on May 13 in answer to a question about the attacks in Afghanistan said, “At some point they’re going to have to be able to take care of their country”, reports Tolo News. “We’ve been there for many years, we’re like a police force. We’re not fighting in Afghanistan, we’re a police force in Afghanistan and at some point, they’re going to have to be able to take care of their country,” President Trump said. However, US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Twitter on May 13 that the United States remained committed to a “lasting peace” in Afghanistan and will “stand by our Afghan partners.”, reports Tolo News.
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May - 13 
A suicide bomber was killed and two others have been injured in Afghan Security Forces attack in Tagab District of Kapisa Province in the night of May 13, reports Bhaktar News. The bombers wanted to storm on Police checkpoint in Tagab District, befor
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A suicide bomber was killed and two others have been injured in Afghan Security Forces attack in Tagab District of Kapisa Province in the night of May 13, reports Bhaktar News. The bombers wanted to storm on Police checkpoint in Tagab District, before reaching to target, shelling by Afghan Security Forces.
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May - 13 
Afghanistan’s first vice president Amrullah Saleh has said that there is clear "evidence" that the Taliban plotted the recent attacks in Kabul, Nangarhar and Laghman Provinces.“Evidence shows that the Taliban are in celebratory mood for massacring "S
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Afghanistan’s first vice president Amrullah Saleh has said that there is clear "evidence" that the Taliban plotted the recent attacks in Kabul, Nangarhar and Laghman Provinces.“Evidence shows that the Taliban are in celebratory mood for massacring "Shias" in maternity hospital in Kabul, an ANA patrol in Laghman & a local rival & his followers in Nangarhar. They double celebrate the naivete of some for accepting their lies & accusing the fictional IS-K,” Saleh tweeted.
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May - 13 
At least 36 military prisoners were released from Taliban prison in Faryab Province on May 13, reports Bhaktar News. Dr. Naqibullah Fayeq Governor of Faryab said the released prisoners are military which are being held in Taliban prisoners for months
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At least 36 military prisoners were released from Taliban prison in Faryab Province on May 13, reports Bhaktar News. Dr. Naqibullah Fayeq Governor of Faryab said the released prisoners are military which are being held in Taliban prisoners for months.
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May - 13 
Security Forces arrested three Taliban militants in Parwan Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 14.
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Security Forces arrested three Taliban militants in Parwan Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 14.
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May - 13 
Security Forces killed 12 Taliban militants in parts of Dara-e-Menjan area in Badakhshan Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 14. Another six Talibanmilitants were injured.
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Security Forces killed 12 Taliban militants in parts of Dara-e-Menjan area in Badakhshan Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 14. Another six Talibanmilitants were injured.
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May - 13 
The Afghan Government on May 13 branded the Taliban as the main perpetrator behind the recent attacks in Kabul, Nangarhar and Laghman Province and urged the international community to put pressure on the resurgent group to agree to reduce violence an
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The Afghan Government on May 13 branded the Taliban as the main perpetrator behind the recent attacks in Kabul, Nangarhar and Laghman Province and urged the international community to put pressure on the resurgent group to agree to reduce violence and help pave the way for the peace process, reports Tolo News.Sediq Sediqqi, a spokesman for Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, said that the Taliban’s disavowal of attacks does not make the group innocent of them, and he stated that there will be no peace in Afghanistan if the group continues the hostility and refuses to reduce violence.“The Taliban cannot deny the crimes they have committed and the destruction that they have inflicted on our country,” said Sediqqi.
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May - 13 
The death from May 13 suicide attack in the funeral ceremony of Shaikh Akram, a former commander of Public Uprising Forces, has risen to 32, Tolo News reported on May 14. According to Zahir Adil, spokesman for Nangarhar's public health directorate, o
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The death from May 13 suicide attack in the funeral ceremony of Shaikh Akram, a former commander of Public Uprising Forces, has risen to 32, Tolo News reported on May 14. According to Zahir Adil, spokesman for Nangarhar's public health directorate, others were wounded in the blast.According to initial reports, at least 24 people were killed and almost 70 others were wounded in the attack.
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May - 13 
The death toll in May 13 terrorists attack on the maternity ward run by Médecins Sans Frontières(MSF) (Doctors Without Borders) has climbed to 24, The Khamma Press reported on May 14. Earlier it was reported that 20 persons were killed. Wahid Majroh,
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The death toll in May 13 terrorists attack on the maternity ward run by Médecins Sans Frontières(MSF) (Doctors Without Borders) has climbed to 24, The Khamma Press reported on May 14. Earlier it was reported that 20 persons were killed. Wahid Majroh, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, confirmed that the death toll from yesterday’s attack has risen to 24 people.
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May - 14 
Fencing work along the Indo-Bangla international border in Sipahijala District in Tripura has restarted, reports East Mojo on May 15. Sipahijala District Magistrate CK Jamatira said that the work for fencing in Sonamura subdivision has resumed which
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Fencing work along the Indo-Bangla international border in Sipahijala District in Tripura has restarted, reports East Mojo on May 15. Sipahijala District Magistrate CK Jamatira said that the work for fencing in Sonamura subdivision has resumed which had stopped following the lockdown. The DC stated that "Around 8.5 km area under Sipahijala district is unfenced and on Friday the work has resumed in two locations -- NC Nagar and Kailashnagar. Work in Sobhapur village would soon begin”. CK Jamatira also added that “We have set a target of finish the composite row fencing in 1.5 km within the month of June. The entire 8.5 km stretch would be fenced with barbed wire with single row”.
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May - 14 
Myanmar Government reportedly handed over at least 22 militants of north-eastern armed groups to India on May 14, reports The Wire. Though Myanmar’s soil has been used by north-eastern groups, mainly from Nagaland and Manipur, for a long time, this
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Myanmar Government reportedly handed over at least 22 militants of north-eastern armed groups to India on May 14, reports The Wire. Though Myanmar’s soil has been used by north-eastern groups, mainly from Nagaland and Manipur, for a long time, this is the first time that Myanmar Army has acted on India’s request and handed over any north-eastern insurgent. The insurgent handed over include ‘captain’ Sanatomba Ningthoujam of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), ‘lieutenant’ Pashuram Laishram of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive (PREPAK-pro). Moreover, ‘home secretary’ of National Democratic Front of Bodoland- Saoraigwra (NDFB-S) Rajen Daimary was also handed over.
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May - 14 
Security Forces (SFs) including Police and Army arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 14, reports Daily Excelsior.The arrested OGWs have been identified as Sajjad Ah
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Security Forces (SFs) including Police and Army arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 14, reports Daily Excelsior.The arrested OGWs have been identified as Sajjad Ahmad Gojri, Nasir Ahmad Sheikh, and Junaid Farooq, all residents of Khanpora in Baramulla.Police said that they were working as OGWs for LeT outfit, besides, arms and ammunition were also recovered along with certain documents from their possession.
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May - 14 
The personnel of the 29thBattalion of Border Security Force (BSF) andCounter Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police on May 14, recovered 7.7 kilograms of heroin worth INR 390 million during a joint search operation carried out near border outpost D.T
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The personnel of the 29thBattalion of Border Security Force (BSF) andCounter Intelligence wing of the Punjab Police on May 14, recovered 7.7 kilograms of heroin worth INR 390 million during a joint search operation carried out near border outpost D.T. Mall along the Indo-Pakistan border in Ferozepur sector of Ferozepur District.
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May - 14 
The Police arrested 12 persons for their alleged links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on May 14, reports Outlook India. The arrested persons have been charged with supplying material for
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The Police arrested 12 persons for their alleged links with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Rajnandgaon District of Chhattisgarh on May 14, reports Outlook India. The arrested persons have been charged with supplying material for uniforms, shoes, wires, and walkie-talkie sets besides cash in lieu of being allowed to function as road contractors in the Bastar division. The Inspector General of Police (IGP), P. Sunder Raj, said that Nishant Jain, a resident of Bilaspur has been arrested for helping to provide material and other help to Maoists. The accused owns a contracting firm by the name of Landmark Engineering in Bilaspur and has nearly 25 Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) road contracts in Koylibeda, Aamabeda, Siksod, Raoghat and Tadoki areas in Bastar division. Earlier, in March, Police, during vehicle checking in Kanker District arrested one Tapas Palit, who confessed that he had been supplying the material to Maoists. Police said that this had been going for two years and the material was being purchased from Rajnandgaon. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) found that contractors Nishant Jain, and Varun Jain of Landmark Royal Engineering, Rajnandgaon secured road contracts and had, through their subordinates – Ajay Jain, Komal Verma and Tapas Palit, been supplying the materials to Maoists. Two more persons – Mukesh Salam and Rajesh Salam were also arrested in this connection.
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May - 14 
Two underground cadres of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) identified as – Soma Bhaskar alias Suryam and Burka Prathap alias Shyam, surrendered before the Commissioner of Police (CP) V. Ravinder in Wa
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Two underground cadres of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-Leninist-New Democracy (CPI-ML-New Democracy) identified as – Soma Bhaskar alias Suryam and Burka Prathap alias Shyam, surrendered before the Commissioner of Police (CP) V. Ravinder in Warangal District of Telangana on May 14, reports The Times of India. As per the report, Bhaskar, a resident of Timmapet village in Warangal Rural District was acting as the ‘party state committee member’ and ‘Mahabubabad divisional secretary’, while Prathap, a resident of Gunjedu village in Mahabubabad District was acting as ‘Mahabubabad district committee member’ for the organization.
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May - 14 
In an open letter to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice, Nimal Siripalade Silva, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) on May 14 urged the Sri Lankan Government to abide by due process and uphold the rule of law in the cas
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In an open letter to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Justice, Nimal Siripalade Silva, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) on May 14 urged the Sri Lankan Government to abide by due process and uphold the rule of law in the case of Sri Lankan lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah, reports Colombo Page. Former State Counsel and prominent lawyer Mr Hizbullah was arbitrarily detained on April 14 for alleged involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attack. He was one of six individuals arrested under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), which allows for warrantless entry, the search of premises and arrest of persons.
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May - 14 
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) organized the first online consultative meeting with Sri Lankan judges on May 14 on tailoring the South Asia Regional Toolkit for Judges to national counter-terrorism challenges in the national co
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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) organized the first online consultative meeting with Sri Lankan judges on May 14 on tailoring the South Asia Regional Toolkit for Judges to national counter-terrorism challenges in the national context of Sri Lanka via the UNODC Counter-Terrorism Learning Platform (CTLP), reports Colombo Page. The European Union (EU) and Germany are partnering with the UNODC to counter terrorism while respecting the rule of law and human rights standards. Recognizing that terrorism takes different forms and is evolving, and that countries in the South Asia region experience unique challenges, UNODC began delivering two closely-related counter-terrorism projects in the Maldives and Sri Lanka, one funded by the European Union and jointly-implemented with INTERPOL, and another funded by Germany.
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May - 14 
A series of airstrikes killed or wounded at least 36 Taliban militants in two Districts of Balkh Province, The Khamma Press reported on May 14 quoting the Afghan military.The 209thShaheen Corps in a statement said an airstrike targeted a gathering o
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A series of airstrikes killed or wounded at least 36 Taliban militants in two Districts of Balkh Province, The Khamma Press reported on May 14 quoting the Afghan military.The 209thShaheen Corps in a statement said an airstrike targeted a gathering of Taliban militants in Chahal Bolak District of Balkh at around 7:30 am today (May 14).The statement further added that the airstrike killed five Taliban militants and wounded another one. In a separate statement, the 209thShaheen Corps said an airstrike in Balkh District at around 1:30 pm local time which killed at least 17 Taliban militants.The statement also added that the airstrike wounded another 13 Taliban militants who had gathered in Palas Posh area.This comes as the unconfirmed reports suggest that the airstrike in Balkh District also killed a number of civilians.However, the 209thShaheen Corps rejected the claims and said only militants were killed in the raid who were busy destroying a road.
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May - 14 
Five civilians killed when a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) exploded in front of the gate of a Defense Ministry facility in Gardez city of Paktia Province on May 14, reports Tolo News. Aimal Mohmand, a spokesman for the Afghan Nat
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Five civilians killed when a Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) exploded in front of the gate of a Defense Ministry facility in Gardez city of Paktia Province on May 14, reports Tolo News. Aimal Mohmand, a spokesman for the Afghan National Army's 203 Thunder Corps, said that 19 others, including five Security Forces (SFs), were injured in the explosion. The Suicide bomber who drove the vehicle was killed by the SFs prior to the explosion. Taliban has claimed responsibility for the blast.
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May - 14 
Afghan National Police killed a ‘top’ commander of Taliban, Abdullah Gajar, in Farkhar District of Takhar Province on May 14, reports Bhaktar News.
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Afghan National Police killed a ‘top’ commander of Taliban, Abdullah Gajar, in Farkhar District of Takhar Province on May 14, reports Bhaktar News.
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May - 14 
Ministry of National Defense, in a statement, said that more than 13 armed oppositions were killed during clashes with Afghan security forces in relevant areas of Qara Bagh District of Ghazni Province on May 14, reports bhaktarnews.com. A Public Upri
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Ministry of National Defense, in a statement, said that more than 13 armed oppositions were killed during clashes with Afghan security forces in relevant areas of Qara Bagh District of Ghazni Province on May 14, reports bhaktarnews.com. A Public Uprising Force (PUF) waskilled and another was injured during the conflicts, the statement added.
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May - 14 
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a statement said that a pre-emptive airstrike destroyed a Humvee Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) which the Taliban militants planned to use in a deadly Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack in Maim
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The Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a statement said that a pre-emptive airstrike destroyed a Humvee Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) which the Taliban militants planned to use in a deadly Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack in Maimana city of Faryab Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 15. The statement further added that the security traced the Humvee APC in Makhshi Khesht Village of Pashtun Kot District and subsequently destroyed it by conducting an airstrike.
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May - 14 
The United States (U.S)special envoy for Afghan peace Zalmay Khalilzad said the U.S. government assessment reveals that the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) terrorist group carried out the recent deadly attacks in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press o
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The United States (U.S)special envoy for Afghan peace Zalmay Khalilzad said the U.S. government assessment reveals that the Islamic State-Khorasan (IS-K) terrorist group carried out the recent deadly attacks in Afghanistan, reports The Khaama Press on May 15. “The USG has assessed IS-K conducted the horrific attacks on a maternity ward and a funeral earlier this week in Afghanistan. IS-K has demonstrated a pattern for favouring these types of heinous attacks against civilians and is a threat to the Afghan people and to the world,” Khalilzad said in a Twitter post. Khalilzad further added “The USG has assessed ISIS-K conducted the horrific attacks on a maternity ward and a funeral earlier this week in Afghanistan. ISIS has demonstrated a pattern for favouring these types of heinous attacks against civilians and is a threat to the Afghan people and to the world.” Attacks in Kabul and Nangarhar Province lead to the death of 56 people.
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May - 14 
Unidentified gunman fired at Mutiullah Abdulrahimzai, the Special Assistant of Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the acting foreign minister of Afghanistan, in Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 14, reports The Khaama Press on May 16.
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Unidentified gunman fired at Mutiullah Abdulrahimzai, the Special Assistant of Mohammad Haneef Atmar, the acting foreign minister of Afghanistan, in Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 14, reports The Khaama Press on May 16.
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May - 14 
Maldives Police Service, on May 14, confirmed that the official Twitter account of the Ministry of Tourism was hacked and that the matter was under investigation, reports Edition.
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Maldives Police Service, on May 14, confirmed that the official Twitter account of the Ministry of Tourism was hacked and that the matter was under investigation, reports Edition.
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May - 15 
A Head Constable of the Madhya Pradesh Police’s special ‘Hawk Force’, identified as – Lokendra Singh, was injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack near Thakur Tola village under Hatta Police Station limits in Balaghat District
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A Head Constable of the Madhya Pradesh Police’s special ‘Hawk Force’, identified as – Lokendra Singh, was injured in a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack near Thakur Tola village under Hatta Police Station limits in Balaghat District of the State on May 15, reports The Tribune. As per the report, a team of 20 Police personnel was out on a search operation in the said area when Maoists opened fire on them. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Tiwari said, “Maoists ambushed our search party, in which a constable of Hawk Force sustained a bullet injury. He is out of danger. A large-scale search operation has been launched in the area.”
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May - 15 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pamphlets were recovered at Poojarigudem and Lenin Colony area near Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on May 15, reports Telangana Today. The pam
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) pamphlets were recovered at Poojarigudem and Lenin Colony area near Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on May 15, reports Telangana Today. The pamphlets were released in the name of Bhadradri Kothagudem-East Godavari Divisional Committee of CPI-Maoist. The pamphlets alleged that forest officers had beaten a shepherd to death at Udumpur and warned the officials that they would be punished in the hands of the public. They also appealed to the public to condemn alleged false propaganda by Kothagudem Police that the Maoists were robbing grocery items from Adivasis. They alleged that the government officials and ruling party leaders have been looting public money in the name of coronavirus pandemic.
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on June 6, arrested a suspected terror funding conspirator, identified as Abdul Rehman Abdul Jabbar Sheikh (53) from Mumbai in the 2019 Visakhapatnam espionage case involving Pakistan-based spies who had honey-
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on June 6, arrested a suspected terror funding conspirator, identified as Abdul Rehman Abdul Jabbar Sheikh (53) from Mumbai in the 2019 Visakhapatnam espionage case involving Pakistan-based spies who had honey-trapped some junior level Navy personnel via social media for collecting sensitive information about location and movements of Indian naval ships and submarines, reports thenewsminute.com.Sheikh was arrested from his residence based on inputs shared during questioning of the arrested accused in the case and technical analysis. The agency recovered a number of digital devices and incriminating documents during search at Abdul Rehman's residence, an official said, adding that further investigation is continuing. Abdul Rehman is the 15th accused arrested in the case so far. His wife Shaista Quaiser, a Pakistan-born Indian woman, was among 14 others who were arrested earlier. The arrested also include 11 Navy personnel. On May 15, 2020, NIA also arrested Mohammed Haroon Haji Abdul Rehman Lakdawala (49) from Mumbai. All of them along with others were allegedly involved in terror funding. The NIA took over the case on December 29, 2019. The case was originally registered on November 16, 2019 by the Andhra Pradesh Police under sections dealing with criminal conspiracy and waging or attempting to wage war against Indian government of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act- UAPA and Section 3 of Official Secrets Act.
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May - 15 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 15, filed a chargesheet against six people, including three slain militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), in connection with the killing of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secre
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on May 15, filed a chargesheet against six people, including three slain militants of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), in connection with the killing of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secretary Anil Parihar and his brother in 2018, reports Daily Excelsior. According to a spokesperson of the NIA, the chargesheet named Nisar Ahmed Sheikh, Nishad Ahmed Butt and Azad Hussain Bagwan, alleged to be Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of the HM terror group, and charged them with various provisions of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The NIA also named Osama-bin-Javid, Haroon Abbas Wani and Zahid Hussain in the chargesheet as accused who carried out the terror strike on November 1, 2018 in Kishtwar. However, all three were killed in encounters with Security Forces (SFs) from September 2019 to January 2020. Parihar and his brother were gunned down outside his house in 2018.
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May - 15 
The Security Forces (SFs) recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and petrol bombs planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a place between Bodli and Malewahi villages under Barsoor Police Station limits in D
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The Security Forces (SFs) recovered four Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and petrol bombs planted by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres from a place between Bodli and Malewahi villages under Barsoor Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 15, reports Outlook India. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava, a team of SFs was on patrol to provide protection to a road construction project. While patrolling the SFs found the IEDs and the petrol bombs. “The patrolling team found the IEDs, each weighing around 5 kilograms. The IEDs were connected to batteries and antenna to trigger a blast through remote control. The antenna was placed on the top of a tree so that remote can be used in detonating the blast from a far range,” the SP said adding that “the Maoists have possibly used such techniques for the first time to target security forces in Bastar region.”
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May - 15 
Five Special Rapporteurs under the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in a letter asked the Nepal government if the provincial-level consultations held with conflict victims in January to amend the Transitional Justice Act were participator
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Five Special Rapporteurs under the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in a letter asked the Nepal government if the provincial-level consultations held with conflict victims in January to amend the Transitional Justice Act were participatory, reports Kathmandu Post on May 16. They also asked the Nepal Government also to explain how the seven provincial-level consultations ensured a broad and effective participation of all interested victims, including all categories of victims and victims residing in remote locations, to ensure that their views are accurately and comprehensively represented. They have also asked to inform if the Nepal Government plans any further consultations to engage who were left out earlier and update on how the inputs received from victims and civil society were or will be given due consideration and inclusion in the amended Act. The Government on January 13 held interactions with the victims and other concerned stakeholders at the headquarters of seven provinces. The participants had told that consultations were held in two sessions—three hours with victims and another three hours with human rights defenders, civil society members, security forces and the media. They said the entire process was a ‘farce’. Earlier, UN has written two letters on March 16, 2020, and April 12, 2019 asking the Government to expedite the process to amend the Act in line with Nepal Supreme Court’s ruling and international obligations.
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May - 15 
The Security Force killed 23 Taliban militants including,‘commander’Mullah Samsoor, in the vicinity of Tarinkot city, the provincial capital, in Uruzgan Province, reports Khamma News Agency on May 16.
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The Security Force killed 23 Taliban militants including,‘commander’Mullah Samsoor, in the vicinity of Tarinkot city, the provincial capital, in Uruzgan Province, reports Khamma News Agency on May 16.
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May - 15 
The Taliban demanded transparent and impartial investigations into the deadly attacks in Kabul and Nangarhar as the group is being blamed for the two attacks, mainly by the Afghan Government, reports The Khaama Press on May 16. “The Islamic Emirate
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The Taliban demanded transparent and impartial investigations into the deadly attacks in Kabul and Nangarhar as the group is being blamed for the two attacks, mainly by the Afghan Government, reports The Khaama Press on May 16. “The Islamic Emirate strongly condemned both attacks and clarified that these attacks were the work of criminal and malicious elements who are seeking to attain their malicious objectives by killing defenceless human beings,” the group said in a statement.
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May - 15 
The United States (U.S.) Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has said the Taliban group played an important role in the fight against Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan, reports Khamma News Agency on May 16. Zalmay Khalilzad
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The United States (U.S.) Special Envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has said the Taliban group played an important role in the fight against Islamic State (IS) in Afghanistan, reports Khamma News Agency on May 16. Zalmay Khalilzad said “We believe that ISIS and the Taliban are mortal enemies, and in the war against ISIS, Taliban have played an important role.” “Of course, the government has as well, and we have played a vital role in that fight,” Khalilzad said, insisting that that fight is not finished.
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May - 15 
The United States (US) is on track to meet its commitment to the Taliban to withdraw several thousand troops from Afghanistan by mid-July 2020, even as violence flares, the peace process is stalled, and Kabul struggles in political deadlock, reports
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The United States (US) is on track to meet its commitment to the Taliban to withdraw several thousand troops from Afghanistan by mid-July 2020, even as violence flares, the peace process is stalled, and Kabul struggles in political deadlock, reports Al Jazeera on May 16. US officials say they will reduce to 8,600 troops by July 15 and abandon five bases. By the second quarter of 2021, all foreign forces are supposed to withdraw.
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May - 16 
Britain has refused India’s request to extradite Hanif Mohammed Umerji Patel alias Tiger Hanif, aide of Dawood Ibrahim– to face charges related to two blasts in Gujarat in 1993, Hindustan Times reports on May 17. Hanif was arrested in Bolton in 2010
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Britain has refused India’s request to extradite Hanif Mohammed Umerji Patel alias Tiger Hanif, aide of Dawood Ibrahim– to face charges related to two blasts in Gujarat in 1993, Hindustan Times reports on May 17. Hanif was arrested in Bolton in 2010. India’s case against Hanif, as the high court stated, was that he was “part of Muslim group which obtained explosives, guns and other weapons and then carried out revenge terrorist attacks on the Hindu community, including two explosions which resulted in loss of life, injury and damage”. Others involved in the blasts were convicted and sentenced. Hanif’s arguments to oppose extradition included risk of torture in a Gujarat jail, passage of time, that he would be denied justice, and that there is no case for him to answer. For the first time, a team was sent from London to inspect jail conditions in India during the trial.
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May - 16 
On May 16, a civilian was killed in a reported clash between Army and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Pumao village in Longding District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. According to an Army press
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On May 16, a civilian was killed in a reported clash between Army and National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants at Pumao village in Longding District in Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal 24. According to an Army press release, based on the specific input regarding presence of insurgents in Village Pumao, the troops of Indian Army launched a search operation in general area of Pumao. It also added that “Troops identified suspicious movement and started moving towards a house which drew two to three bursts of fire on Indian Army party. Civilians were told to disperse and to safeguard lives and property-controlled retaliation was reported by firing eight single shots. In all this melee insurgents managed to escape”. New Indian Express adds that six civilians were wounded in the incident.
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May - 16 
A 28-year-old Pakistani doctor on H-1B visa has been indicted by a federal grand jury on pledging allegiance to the Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Daish (ISIS) and expressing his desire to carry out "lone wolf" terror attacks in the U
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A 28-year-old Pakistani doctor on H-1B visa has been indicted by a federal grand jury on pledging allegiance to the Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Daish (ISIS) and expressing his desire to carry out "lone wolf" terror attacks in the US, Times of India reported on May 17. According to the indictment, Muhammad Masood, a licensed medical doctor from Pakistan, was formerly employed as a research coordinator at a reputed medical clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The indictment against Masood was announced on May 15 by US attorney Erica MacDonald. Masood was initially charged by criminal complaint and has been in custody since his March 19 arrest at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Between January and March this year, he made several statements to others, including pledging his allegiance to the ISIS and its leader, and expressing his desire to travel to Syria to fight for ISIS. Masood also expressed his desire to conduct "lone wolf" terrorist attacks in the United States, the court papers said. On February 21 this year, Masood purchased a plane ticket from Chicago to Amman, Jordan, and from there planned to travel to Syria. On March 16 this year, Masood's travel plans changed because Jordan closed its borders to incoming travel due to the coronavirus pandemic. He made a new plan to fly from Minneapolis to Los Angeles to meet up with an individual who he believed would assist him with travel via cargo ship to deliver him to ISIS territory. On March 19, Masood travelled from Rochester to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to board a flight bound for Los Angeles, California. Upon arrival at the MSP, Masood checked in for his flight and was subsequently arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force. This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force. Masood is in custody at the Sherburne County Jail.
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May - 16 
A cadre of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was arrested on May 16 by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from Kalibari Koroitala of Barguna District in Barisal Division, reports New Age. The arrested was identified as Mohamad Al Amin Sabuj (26). RAB r
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A cadre of Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) was arrested on May 16 by Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from Kalibari Koroitala of Barguna District in Barisal Division, reports New Age. The arrested was identified as Mohamad Al Amin Sabuj (26). RAB recovered one shooter gun, three bullets, books and leaflets on extremism from his possession.
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May - 16 
At least 10 Taliban militants were killed during recent attacks carried out by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in different parts of Khogyani and Koot Districts of Nangarhar Province within the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews o
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At least 10 Taliban militants were killed during recent attacks carried out by Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) in different parts of Khogyani and Koot Districts of Nangarhar Province within the last 24 hours, reports BhaktarNews on May 17.
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May - 16 
President Ashraf Ghani and former Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah “political agreement” to end the crisis due to the disputed presidential election held in 2019, reports Tolo News on May 17. Sources said that as per the agreement, Abdullah will lea
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President Ashraf Ghani and former Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah “political agreement” to end the crisis due to the disputed presidential election held in 2019, reports Tolo News on May 17. Sources said that as per the agreement, Abdullah will lead the High Council of National Reconciliation with executive authority and his team will have a 50 percent share in the cabinet. Also, as part of the agreement former vice president Abdul Rashid Dostum will be decorated with marshal rank.
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May - 17 
The slain militant was identified as Tahir Ahmad Bhat, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ who was killed in an encounter at village Khudra near Gundana under Doda Police Station limits in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 17, report
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The slain militant was identified as Tahir Ahmad Bhat, a Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) ‘commander’ who was killed in an encounter at village Khudra near Gundana under Doda Police Station limits in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 17, reports Daily Excelsior. Lance Naik Raj Singh Khatana of 10 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was also killed in the operation while fighting during the encounter. There had been reports that another HM militant named Maqsood was also accompanying Bhat, however, during searches, his body wasn’t traced which indicated that Bhat was alone in the house and Maqsood might be hiding in Kishtwar or any other place. Police recovered one AK-47 rifle and a magazine from the possession of slain militant. Bhat was active since last year and his name had figured as one of the fabricators of the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) which had targeted the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy at Banihal in March 2019 but there was no damage as the IED didn’t explode. Bhat was also part of the group which had killed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functionary, Chanderkant Sharma and his Personal Security Officer (PSO), Rajinder Singh, inside Kishtwar Hospital in April 9, 2019. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the incident on May 17.
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May - 17 
A cadre of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed while another was injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Benduchuan village u
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A cadre of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed while another was injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area near Benduchuan village under Jaldega Police Station limits in Simdega District of Jharkhand on May 17, reports The New Indian Express. As per the report, the incident took place when a team of Special Task Force (STF) was out on a search operation following an input that a group of PLFI cadres have been spotted in the area. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjeev Kumar said, “One PLFI cadre has been gunned down by the STF while another member of the group, who claims himself as Area Commander of Bano area in Simdega, Praveen Kandulna, has received serious bullet injuries and has been rushed to the hospital.” The Police officials informed that five cadres have also been arrested and huge caches of arms and ammunition including one AK-47, four rifles, one county made pistol along with a huge number of live cartridges have also been recovered from their possession. The Identity of the slain Maoist is yet to be ascertained.
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May - 17 
India on May 17, said it hoped the deal between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah will lead to fresh efforts for peace in the war-torn country and an end to externally sponsored terror, reports defenceaviationpost.com.Whil
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India on May 17, said it hoped the deal between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah will lead to fresh efforts for peace in the war-torn country and an end to externally sponsored terror, reports defenceaviationpost.com.While calling for an immediate ceasefire to bolster the Afghan peace process, a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep concern at the enhanced violence and terrorism in Afghanistan. Ghani and Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal on May 17, after months of political discord triggered by last year’s (2019) disputed Presidential election. The final result of the election was announced only in February, 2020 and both leaders had claimed victory.A statement issued by the MEA welcomed the political agreement concluded in Kabul and said: “India hopes the Political Agreement and creation of the High Council of National Reconciliation will result in renewed efforts for establishing enduring peace and stability and putting an end to externally sponsored terrorism and violence.”
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May - 17 
On May 17 (today) one Solider and one Hizb ul Mujahideen (HM) terrorist,Auqaaf, were killed, in an encounter, in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Hindustan Times. The encounter is still ongoing.
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On May 17 (today) one Solider and one Hizb ul Mujahideen (HM) terrorist,Auqaaf, were killed, in an encounter, in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, reports Hindustan Times. The encounter is still ongoing.
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May - 17 
Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA), resorting to unprovoked firing and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 17, reports The Times of India. Jammu-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Dev
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Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA), resorting to unprovoked firing and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 17, reports The Times of India. Jammu-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand said, “Around 8.40am, Pakistani troops breached the truce along the LoC in Poonch’s Degwar sector, initiating unprovoked firing of small arms and mortar shelling targeting forward Indian posts and border villages. Indian Army retaliated befittingly.” The exchange of fire continued for some time but there was no report of any injury or damage to own side, Anand added.
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May - 17 
Three PLFI cadres were arrested from a place under Barkagaon Police Station limits in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on May 17, reports The Pioneer. They were identified as – Shabbir Husain (25) of Garrikala village of Keradari Police Station limit
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Three PLFI cadres were arrested from a place under Barkagaon Police Station limits in Hazaribagh District of Jharkhand on May 17, reports The Pioneer. They were identified as – Shabbir Husain (25) of Garrikala village of Keradari Police Station limits, Pawan Kumar Das of Padma Police Station limits, and Dashrath Munda of Barkagaon in the District. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Kartik S. said the trio were involved in levy collection and looting. They were demanding levy on the name of area commander Mehtoji in the areas. He said that they have also demanded levy from the businessmen who were involved in the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) project. The SP also added that more than a dozen cases have been registered in the different Police Stations of Hazaribagh District.
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May - 17 
Two Police personnel were killed while three others injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Poyerkothi-Koparshi forested area under Bhamragarh Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maha
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Two Police personnel were killed while three others injured in an exchange of fire with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Poyerkothi-Koparshi forested area under Bhamragarh Tehsil (revenue unit) in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 17, reports The Times of India. The Superintendent of police (SP) Shailesh Balkawade, the incident took place when a Quick Response Team (QRT) from Bhamragarh and C-60 commandos of Gadchiroli Police were out on a joint anti-Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] operation. The Maoists opened fire at the team leading to a gun-battle in which Sub-Inspector Dhannaji Honmane and constable Kishore Atram were killed, while three other personnel received injuries.
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May - 17 
Whenever there is a terrorist attack on Indian soil,Pakistan should be worried and if they want to get out of theseworries, they should stop abetting terrorism in India, the Air Chief Marshal, Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria said, ANI reports on May 18.
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Whenever there is a terrorist attack on Indian soil,Pakistan should be worried and if they want to get out of theseworries, they should stop abetting terrorism in India, the Air Chief Marshal, Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria said, ANI reports on May 18. He also said that his Force was ready 24x7 in case there is a situation where action is required to be taken against terrorist camps and launchpads in Pakistan occupiedKashmir (PoK). "Whenever there is a terrorist attack on our soil, they should be worried and they were rightly worried. They have to stop abetting terrorism in India if they have to get out of these worries," Bhadauria said.
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May - 17 
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel on May 17 killed four alleged Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Daish (ISIS) militants while three managed to escape during a security operation carried out near Azam Chowk in Bahawalpur c
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The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel on May 17 killed four alleged Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Daish (ISIS) militants while three managed to escape during a security operation carried out near Azam Chowk in Bahawalpur city (Bahawalpur District) of Punjab, reports Daily Times. According to a CTD official, an exchange of fire took place between the CTD personnel and the alleged militants in which four terrorists were killed. Three, however, managed to escape. The officials added that the militants were affiliated with the banned outfit Daesh and hand grenades, SMG rifles and advanced weapons were recovered from the slain militants. The spokesperson confirmed that the militants planned to carry out an attack at a religious minority’s place of worship.
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May - 17 
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on May 17 said that he has forwarded to the Attorney General (AG) the issue raised by the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on releasing 86 LTTE suspects languishing in prison for the past 13 years, with court cases again
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Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on May 17 said that he has forwarded to the Attorney General (AG) the issue raised by the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on releasing 86 LTTE suspects languishing in prison for the past 13 years, with court cases against them still pending, reports The Island. "It’s matter for the AG to decide on and I have forwarded it to him", the premier said, when The Sunday Island asked for his response.
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May - 17 
A spokesman for the Office of National Security Council (ONSC),Jawed Faisal, on May 17said that over 120 Afghan civilians were killed and 350 others were wounded in attacks initiated by the Taliban over the past three weeks, reports Tolo News. “The
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A spokesman for the Office of National Security Council (ONSC),Jawed Faisal, on May 17said that over 120 Afghan civilians were killed and 350 others were wounded in attacks initiated by the Taliban over the past three weeks, reports Tolo News. “The attacks launched by the Taliban and their backers show a 33 percent increase compared with the second week of the holy month of Ramadan,” said ONSC spokesman Jawed Faisal. Meanwhile, the Afghan Ministry of Defense has said that the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) have returned to "offense mode" following an order by the president. “Over the past few days we managed to conduct a series of powerful attacks on the enemy position and dealt major human fatalities on them,” said Rohullah Ahmadzai, a spokesman for the Ministry of Defense.
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May - 17 
Eight Taliban militants were killed in Afghan Security Forces air strike in the outskirt of Dasht-e-Archi District in Kunduz Province on May 17, reports BhaktarNews on May 18.
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Eight Taliban militants were killed in Afghan Security Forces air strike in the outskirt of Dasht-e-Archi District in Kunduz Province on May 17, reports BhaktarNews on May 18.
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May - 17 
ElevenTaliban terrorists were killed in two clashes with Security Forces in Ahmadabad and Dand-e-Patan of Paktia Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 18.16 Taliban militants were injured in the clash.
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ElevenTaliban terrorists were killed in two clashes with Security Forces in Ahmadabad and Dand-e-Patan of Paktia Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 18.16 Taliban militants were injured in the clash.
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May - 17 
India on May 17, said it hoped the deal between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah will lead to fresh efforts for peace in the war-torn country and an end to externally sponsored terror, reports defenceaviationpost.com.Whil
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India on May 17, said it hoped the deal between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah will lead to fresh efforts for peace in the war-torn country and an end to externally sponsored terror, reports defenceaviationpost.com.While calling for an immediate ceasefire to bolster the Afghan peace process, a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) expressed deep concern at the enhanced violence and terrorism in Afghanistan. Ghani and Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal on May 17, after months of political discord triggered by last year’s (2019) disputed Presidential election. The final result of the election was announced only in February, 2020 and both leaders had claimed victory.A statement issued by the MEA welcomed the political agreement concluded in Kabul and said: “India hopes the Political Agreement and creation of the High Council of National Reconciliation will result in renewed efforts for establishing enduring peace and stability and putting an end to externally sponsored terrorism and violence.”
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May - 17 
The acting chief of National Directorate of Security (NDS), Ahmad Zia Saraj said that the orchestrators of recent attacks have links with Islamic State (IS) and Haqqani terrorist network, reports The Khaama Press on May 18. Ahmad Zia Saraj told repor
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The acting chief of National Directorate of Security (NDS), Ahmad Zia Saraj said that the orchestrators of recent attacks have links with Islamic State (IS) and Haqqani terrorist network, reports The Khaama Press on May 18. Ahmad Zia Saraj told reporters that the Afghan intelligence has a system in place to exchange information with the United States and that the documents regarding the recent attacks would be shared with the U.S. side. He also added that the Al Qaeda terrorist network and other groups have further strengthened their ties with the Taliban group following the signing of peace deal with the United States. According to Siraj, the Taliban group has carried out at least 3,700 attacks following the signing of the peace deal with the United States.
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May - 17 
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said the Taliban militants set ablaze the bodies of five people, three civilians and two Policemen, after shooting them dead in Qayaq Valley of Jaghatoo District of Ghazni Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 18.
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The Ministry of Interior (MoI) said the Taliban militants set ablaze the bodies of five people, three civilians and two Policemen, after shooting them dead in Qayaq Valley of Jaghatoo District of Ghazni Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 18.
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May - 17 
The Taliban group reacted to the signing of an agreement between former Chief Executive (CE) Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani, calling it a repeat of the past failed experience, reports The Khaama Press on May 18.Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for
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The Taliban group reacted to the signing of an agreement between former Chief Executive (CE) Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani, calling it a repeat of the past failed experience, reports The Khaama Press on May 18.Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban in Qatar, said ‘Things happening in Kabul are a repeat of the previous failed experience.’
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May - 17 
Twenty Taliban terrorists were killed in a raid on their gathering place in Yousofkhail District of Paktika Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 18. 13 motorbikes, a rocket launcher, a PK machine gun and three Kalashnikovs were also destroyed during
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Twenty Taliban terrorists were killed in a raid on their gathering place in Yousofkhail District of Paktika Province, reports BhaktarNews on May 18. 13 motorbikes, a rocket launcher, a PK machine gun and three Kalashnikovs were also destroyed during the raid.
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May - 17 
Unidentified gunmen assassinated an officer of the Afghan National Army (ANA) in the 12th district in Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 17, reports The Khaama Press.
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Unidentified gunmen assassinated an officer of the Afghan National Army (ANA) in the 12th district in Kabul city of Kabul Province on May 17, reports The Khaama Press.
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May - 17 
The Majlis (Parliament) has decided to lodge a case with Police regarding false accusations levelled at the Speaker of the Majlis Mohamed Nasheed during an interview, reports Sun.mv on May 18.A statement by the Parliament issued on May 18 read that a
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The Majlis (Parliament) has decided to lodge a case with Police regarding false accusations levelled at the Speaker of the Majlis Mohamed Nasheed during an interview, reports Sun.mv on May 18.A statement by the Parliament issued on May 18 read that an individual from the island of R. Angolhitheemu had made false accusations against the Speaker, a matter that the parliament will be requesting the Prosecutor General to investigate. The Speaker had also requested to investigate the media that broadcast the interview, read the statement by the Parliament. The interviewee had falsely accused the Speaker of remarking demeaning words regarding the Prophet Muhammed (SAW), read the statement. An act that undermines the religious solidarity of the country and creates enmity and divisions among citizens is a class one felony under Article 617, Section (A), and subsection (5) of the Penal Code.
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A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) identified as Nanku Ganjhu, was arrested along with an AK-47 rifle, 130 cartridges and two magazines from a forested area near Hossir village under Lawalong Police Station limi
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A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Tritiya Sammelan Prastuti Committee (TSPC) identified as Nanku Ganjhu, was arrested along with an AK-47 rifle, 130 cartridges and two magazines from a forested area near Hossir village under Lawalong Police Station limits in Chatra District of Jharkhand on May 20, reports The Times of India. As per the report, Ganjhu had at least 10 cases registered against him in Latehar, Chatra and Palamu Districts. Giving details about the exchange of fire, the Superintendent of Police (SP) Rishav Jha said, “Police received a tip-off that some members of the group, led by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) zonal commander Paramjit, have escaped to Tikulia and Hossir villages after an exchange of fire with the Police on May 18 in a forest near Hossir. A joint team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the State Police, led by Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Bachandeo Kujur, carried out search operations for two days in the area. Eventually, Ganjhu was arrested.” The SP also added that on May 18, Paramjit’s squad was involved in another encounter with a separate joint team of security forces, comprising the District Police of Chatra and Latehar and the Jharkhand Jaguar. “His squad was also involved in arson under the Lawalong and the Panki Police Station limits in the recent past,” Jha said.
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May - 18 
A Delhi court, on May 18, extended till June 16 the judicial custody of Jammu and Kashmir Police officer Davinder Singh, who was arrested earlier this year while ferrying two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in a vehicle on the Srinagar-Jammu Highwa
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A Delhi court, on May 18, extended till June 16 the judicial custody of Jammu and Kashmir Police officer Davinder Singh, who was arrested earlier this year while ferrying two Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) militants in a vehicle on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway, reports Daily Excelsior.Singh was produced before the court via video conferencing which extended his custody for a month, his advocate Prashant Prakash said.
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May - 18 
An alleged woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who wanted to take care of her parents due to the lockdown, was denied bail by the Madras High Court (HC) and has directed a trial court in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu to complet
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An alleged woman Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre who wanted to take care of her parents due to the lockdown, was denied bail by the Madras High Court (HC) and has directed a trial court in Dindigul District of Tamil Nadu to complete the trial and pass orders in the case expeditiously, reports The Times of India on May 19. Justice G R Swaminathan passed the order while hearing the bail plea of Sivasakthi alias Shenbagavalli, a resident of Krishnagiri District of the State.
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May - 18 
Manipur Government on May 18 requested the Government of India (GoI) to remove unauthorised National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) camps from Manipur into Nagaland, reports Nagaland post. Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh stat
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Manipur Government on May 18 requested the Government of India (GoI) to remove unauthorised National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) camps from Manipur into Nagaland, reports Nagaland post. Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh stated that he brought up the matter to the notice of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (UMHA). United Committee Manipur (UCM), in a letter to Union Home Minister, has also demanded GoI’s clarification and immediate action on the presence of NSCN (I-M) camps in Manipur. Controversy over the presence of camps resurfaced recently when some civil societies were seen extending relief materials to cadres of NSCN (I-M) of Huthrong ‘brigade’ camp in Senapati and Ashiho Chaomi ‘battalion’ in Chandel District.
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May - 18 
The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered 1.980 kilograms of heroin from Amritsar sector in Amritsar District along International Border (IB) in Punjab on May 18, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of Punjab Frontier's BSF Headquar
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The Border Security Force (BSF) troopers recovered 1.980 kilograms of heroin from Amritsar sector in Amritsar District along International Border (IB) in Punjab on May 18, reports United News of India. A Spokesperson of Punjab Frontier's BSF Headquarters said that the 88 Battalion of BSF deployed in the area heard some loud noises of miscreants near the post and challenged themfollowing which, the assailants fled towards Pakistan Territory. During search of the area, fourpackets containing 1.980 kilograms of heroin were recovered whose value in the open market isbelieved to be INR 90.9 million. The spokesperson further added thatthe BSF has seized 158 kilograms of heroin from the Punjab border during the current year sofar besides apprehending 50 Indians trying to cross the border and also apprehended fivePakistani intruders.
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May - 18 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one wanted for attacking a Police party, were arrested in separate operations by Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 18, reports The Pioneer. In the first o
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including one wanted for attacking a Police party, were arrested in separate operations by Security Forces (SFs) in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 18, reports The Pioneer. In the first operation, Madvi Dula (40), a resident of Kolaiguda village under Bhejji Police Station limits, wanted for targeting SFs by triggering an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) last year in the Bhejji-Elaramguda village, was arrested by a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and District Reserve Group (DRG) from a forested patch near Veerabhatti forest. Likewise, a team from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), STF, DRG and Police arrested Doim alias Deva (35), a member of the Maoist outfit DKAMS (Dandakaranya Kisan Adivasi Majdoor Sangh) and was wanted for looting election material during the 2015 Panchayat election, launching an operation from Gadempara in Maroki villageunder Gadiras Police Station.
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May - 18 
Two militants were killed in a joint operation conducted by the Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Gandi area of Naurang town in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the evening of May 18, reports Dawn. An official so
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Two militants were killed in a joint operation conducted by the Police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Gandi area of Naurang town in Lakki Marwat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the evening of May 18, reports Dawn. An official source said that the joint operation was conducted on information about the presence of militants involved in extortion and terrorism-related acts in Gandi area. He said that Policemen came under attack when they came across the militants in the rural area near Naurang Town. The Security Forces returned the fire as a result of which both the militants were killed. The slain militants were affiliated with a banned outfit and they were involved in extortion and terrorism-related incidents. The militants had also demanded one million rupees extortion money from a famous bakery owner of Naurang. The trader had faced firing and grenade attack last week for refusing to pay extortion money.
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May - 18 
A civilian was injured in cross border firing in Jijot village of Khuriatta sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) on May 18, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said "Indian Army
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A civilian was injured in cross border firing in Jijot village of Khuriatta sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) on May 18, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said "Indian Army troops resorted to unprovoked ceasefire violation in Khuiratta Sector along LOC. Due to indiscriminate fire of automatics at a house in Jijot village, an innocent citizen sustained serious injuries."
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May - 18 
A Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on May 18 sentenced two men, said to be associated with the Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Daish (ISIS), to death in a case pertaining to the 2017 suicide blast at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalanda
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A Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on May 18 sentenced two men, said to be associated with the Islamic State/Islamic State of Iraq and Levant/Daish (ISIS), to death in a case pertaining to the 2017 suicide blast at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan that killed around 70 people and wounded dozens of others, reports Dawn. The judge of the Anti-Terrorism Court-XVI found Nadir Ali and Furqan guilty of facilitating suicide bomber Barar Brohi who on February 16, 2017 blew himself up at the packed-to-capacity courtyard of the shrine of the Sufi saint. The court handed them capital punishment on 70 counts (for killing of 70 victims, including women and children) and ordered to pay a collective fine of PKR 14 million each (PKR 200,000 for each killing) to the state. It also ordered the convicts to pay a collective fine of PKR 14 million (PKR 200,000 each), as compensation to the legal heirs of victims. The judge also awarded 10-year imprisonment to each convict for wounding each of 65 people. They were ordered to pay a fine of PKR 100,000 for causing injuries to each victim. Additionally, the convicts were awarded a collective sentence of 24-years each for their involvement in the bomb blast and ordered to pay PKR 100,000 fine each. Nadir Ali was further given life imprisonment for possessing explosives in addition to seven-year imprisonment for possessing illicit weapon and PKR 50,000 fine. However, their death sentences are subject to confirmation by the Sindh High Court. Other sentences of imprisonment would run concurrently.
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May - 18 
One soldier was killed and three others were injured when an explosive device ripped through a crowded bazaar near Nizameia Mosque in Eidek bazaar of Mir Ali town in North Waziristan District on May 18, reports Dawn. Security Forces were patrolling t
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One soldier was killed and three others were injured when an explosive device ripped through a crowded bazaar near Nizameia Mosque in Eidek bazaar of Mir Ali town in North Waziristan District on May 18, reports Dawn. Security Forces were patrolling the main bazaar when the remote-controlled device went off near their vehicle. Police confirmed the martyrdom of the soldier identified as Amir. Havaldar Arshad and Sepoys Abdul Manan and Islam Nabi received injuries. At least 14 vehicles parked in the bazaar were damaged by the impact of the explosion.
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May - 18 
At least 57 Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), who came back to normal life after surrendering to the administration on April 9, 2019, were given BDT 50,000 each in Rajshahi District on May 18, reports Dhaka Tribune.Rajshahi District Police administration
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At least 57 Left Wing Extremists (LWEs), who came back to normal life after surrendering to the administration on April 9, 2019, were given BDT 50,000 each in Rajshahi District on May 18, reports Dhaka Tribune.Rajshahi District Police administration organized a program at the Police lines parade ground to handover cheques for the money.Most of the extremists, who surrendered, belonged to outlawed PurbaBanglar Communist Party (PBCP), PurbaBanglarSarbahara Party (PBSP), New Biplobi Communist Party (NBCP) and Kadamati Party (KP).
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May - 18 
A suicide bomber detonated his explosives laden Humvee (Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device) close to a building of the National Directorate of Security’s (NDS) special unit in Ghazni Province on May 18 (today), reports Tolo News. a Ghazni hea
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A suicide bomber detonated his explosives laden Humvee (Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Device) close to a building of the National Directorate of Security’s (NDS) special unit in Ghazni Province on May 18 (today), reports Tolo News. a Ghazni health official said that seven people were killed and more than 40 others were wounded in the blast.
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May - 18 
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Tariq Arian, said that four civilians including two children were killed after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on a roadside in Mizan District of Zabul Province, reports The Khaama Pres
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A spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Tariq Arian, said that four civilians including two children were killed after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on a roadside in Mizan District of Zabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 19. Eight civilians were injured in the incident. Taliban militants had planted the IED, said Tariq Arian.
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May - 18 
Afghan commando forces in a clearing operation killed five Taliban terrorists in Jarkhoshk village of Koshenda District in Balkh Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 19.
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Afghan commando forces in a clearing operation killed five Taliban terrorists in Jarkhoshk village of Koshenda District in Balkh Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 19.
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May - 18 
Afghan Ministry of Defence, in a statement, informed that on May 18, the Taliban attacked Security Forces (SFs) in Imam Sahib, Chahardara and Khan Abad Districts of Kunduz city in Kunduz Province; SFs responded with airstrikes and ground operations t
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Afghan Ministry of Defence, in a statement, informed that on May 18, the Taliban attacked Security Forces (SFs) in Imam Sahib, Chahardara and Khan Abad Districts of Kunduz city in Kunduz Province; SFs responded with airstrikes and ground operations that killed at least 40 Taliban militants, reports Tolo News on May 19. Eight Afghan Security Forces were also killed in these incidents.
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May - 18 
The Security Forces arrested two unidentified militants who were planting magnetic improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kote Sangi area of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 19.
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The Security Forces arrested two unidentified militants who were planting magnetic improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kote Sangi area of Kabul city in Kabul Province, reports The Khaama Press on May 19.
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May - 18 
The Taliban denied claims that appeared on social media stating that it could join Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir, highlighting the fact that the Taliban was clear that it “does not interfere in internal affairs of other countries”, reports
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The Taliban denied claims that appeared on social media stating that it could join Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir, highlighting the fact that the Taliban was clear that it “does not interfere in internal affairs of other countries”, reports Hindustan Times.“The statement published in the media about Taliban joining Jihad in Kashmir is wrong…. The policy of the Islamic Emirate is clear that it does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.” Suhail Shaheen, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, as the political wing of Taliban calls itself, tweeted on May 18.
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May - 18 
Two individual were injured in gang fight between two groups at the Equatorial Hospital in Hithadhoo of Addu City, reports Sun.mv on May 19. Police stated that the investigation into the incident was ongoing and that no arrests have been made so far.
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Two individual were injured in gang fight between two groups at the Equatorial Hospital in Hithadhoo of Addu City, reports Sun.mv on May 19. Police stated that the investigation into the incident was ongoing and that no arrests have been made so far. Police have received 243 reports of gang violence so far this year. 20 reports of such incidents were received so far this month.
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May - 19 
A ‘divisional commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Junaid Ahmed Sehrai, and his associate, Tariq Ahmed Sheikh, were killed in an encounter in Nawakadal area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspect
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A ‘divisional commander’ of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), Junaid Ahmed Sehrai, and his associate, Tariq Ahmed Sheikh, were killed in an encounter in Nawakadal area in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 19, reports Daily Excelsior. Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said, Security Forces (SFs) including Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched an operation in Nawakadal area of Srinagar after credible inputs about presence of two militants of HM hiding in the area. Incriminating material including arms and ammunition were recovered from the site of encounter, Police said. Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported that two SF personnel were injured in the encounter with militants in Nawakadal area in Srinagar District.
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May - 19 
Over 300 terrorists are present in launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), waiting to infiltrate into the Indian side, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, said on May 19, r
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Over 300 terrorists are present in launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), waiting to infiltrate into the Indian side, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh, said on May 19, reports Daily Excelsior. He said that there was a high degree of vigilance by the security grid to foil Pakistan’s design of pushing terrorists into J&K. “We have a fairly big number of terrorists who are waiting across that side to be pushed into Jammu and Kashmir. There are already around four incidents of infiltration in Kashmir valley and two to three such attempts have been made in Rajouri-Poonch area,” DGP Singh said in an interview at the Police headquarters.
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May - 19 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a HM militant, in connection with the killing of prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Parihar and his brother Ajit Parihar, from Hanzala village in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a HM militant, in connection with the killing of prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Parihar and his brother Ajit Parihar, from Hanzala village in Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 19, reports Daily Excelsior. The militant has been identified as Rustam Ali of Hanzala. NIA sources said his name has figured in the killing of Parihar brothers besides senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) functionary Chanderkant Sharma and his Personal Security Officer (PSO) Rajinder Singh.
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May - 19 
The Pakistan Army shelled forward areas violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 19 (today), reports The Times of India.A defence spokesperson said,"At about 0730 h
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The Pakistan Army shelled forward areas violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 19 (today), reports The Times of India.A defence spokesperson said,"At about 0730 hours today, Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire (CFA) violation by small arm firing and mortar shelling along LoC in Sunderbani sector." However, there was no immediate report of any casualty during the Pakistani shelling.
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May - 19 
The US on May 19, deported al Qaeda terrorist, Mohammad Ibrahim Zubair to India, reports Zee News. Zubair, who pleaded guilty in a US court for his terror crimes, was brought on a special flight on May 19 and is at a quarantine center in Amritsar, Pu
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The US on May 19, deported al Qaeda terrorist, Mohammad Ibrahim Zubair to India, reports Zee News. Zubair, who pleaded guilty in a US court for his terror crimes, was brought on a special flight on May 19 and is at a quarantine center in Amritsar, Punjab. Although associated with the terror group, "Mohammad Ibrahim wasn’t a key financer to Al Qaeda", according to intelligence sources. His brother Farooq Mohammad was a key financer and is still in a US jail. The US immigration authorities deported Mohammad Ibrahim to India and he was brought in a special flight to Amritsar, Punjab along with 167 other deportees. Mohammad was arrested in 2015 after being charged with conspiring to provide material support to terrorists, specifically Anwar al-Awlaki, a preacher who later came out in support of Al Qaeda. Awlaki was later killed in a US drone strike in Yemen in 2011. After waiting two years for a trial, the government offered him a plea deal despite his repeated protests and denials of any wrongdoing. In exchange for a guilty plea, the Hyderabad native was told that he would serve a significantly reduced sentence of two and a half years in the US and then be deported to India instead of being a burden on the US taxpayers.
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May - 19 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter with militants in Nawakadal area in SrinagarDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 19 (today), reports The Times of India.A Police official said the encounter began after SFs launched
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel were injured in an encounter with militants in Nawakadal area in SrinagarDistrict of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 19 (today), reports The Times of India.A Police official said the encounter began after SFs launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the area following inputs about the presence of militants there.A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPP)trooper and a Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) personnel were injured in the firing by militants, Police said.
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May - 19 
One FC soldier, Sipahi Imdad Ali, was killed in an exchange of fire with militants in Kech District on May 19, reports Dawn.
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One FC soldier, Sipahi Imdad Ali, was killed in an exchange of fire with militants in Kech District on May 19, reports Dawn.
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May - 19 
Six Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers were killed when unidentified militants targeted their vehicle using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Mach District of Balochistan on May 19, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement sa
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Six Frontier Corps (FC) soldiers were killed when unidentified militants targeted their vehicle using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Mach District of Balochistan on May 19, reports Dawn. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement said the slain soldiers were identified as Naib Subedar Ihsan Ullah Khan, Naik Zubair Khan, Naik Ijaz Ahmed, Naik Maula Bux, Naik Noor Muhammad and Abdul Jabbar.
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May - 19 
London-based rights organisation Article 19, in a statement on May 19 criticised the Bangladesh Government for increasingly using ‘the deeply flawed’ Digital Security Act to harass, charge and arrest journalists, reports New Age. “It is shocking that
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London-based rights organisation Article 19, in a statement on May 19 criticised the Bangladesh Government for increasingly using ‘the deeply flawed’ Digital Security Act to harass, charge and arrest journalists, reports New Age. “It is shocking that during the coronavirus pandemic the government is using the Digital Security Act to prevent journalists from doing their job. This act criminalises freedom of expression and is characterised by vague definitions, broad provisions and sweeping powers,” said Faruq Faisel, Regional Director of Article 19. He demanded that the Government should immediately release all journalists and ensure that the rights to freedom of expression and access to information are respected in Bangladesh.
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May - 19 
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on May 19 marking 11 years of peace achieved after three-decades long war with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) vowed not to let anyone, any country or any organization to harass the war heroes who protected the co
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on May 19 marking 11 years of peace achieved after three-decades long war with Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) vowed not to let anyone, any country or any organization to harass the war heroes who protected the country, reports Colombo Page. “Even powerful countries would not allow any action against their War Heroes and I will not allow anyone to exert undue pressures on War Heroes, harass them and target our War Heroes in a poor country like ours. If any international organization or anyone targeting our War Heroes on baseless allegations is trying to harass us, I emphatically state that I will not hesitate to withdraw our membership from such organizations,” the President said.
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May - 19 
As many as six anti-government militias were killed during air attack carried out by Afghan Air Forces in relevant areas of Mangjeek district of Jawzjan Province on May 19, reports Bhaktar News.
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As many as six anti-government militias were killed during air attack carried out by Afghan Air Forces in relevant areas of Mangjeek district of Jawzjan Province on May 19, reports Bhaktar News.
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May - 19 
Nine members of the Public Uprising Forces (PUFs) were killed in a clash with the Taliban in Lala Guzar village of Khwaja Bahauddin District of Takhar Province on May 19, reports The Khaama Press. Another six PUFs were injured in the incident.
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Nine members of the Public Uprising Forces (PUFs) were killed in a clash with the Taliban in Lala Guzar village of Khwaja Bahauddin District of Takhar Province on May 19, reports The Khaama Press. Another six PUFs were injured in the incident.
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May - 19 
On May 19, a civilian and a Policeman were killed and 18 civilians were wounded in a magnetic mine blast in Kunduz city in Kunduz Province, reports Tolo News.
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On May 19, a civilian and a Policeman were killed and 18 civilians were wounded in a magnetic mine blast in Kunduz city in Kunduz Province, reports Tolo News.
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On May 20, the death toll rose from nine to 11 in an attack on a mosque at Khalazayee village of Parwan Province on May 19, reports Tolo News.
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On May 20, the death toll rose from nine to 11 in an attack on a mosque at Khalazayee village of Parwan Province on May 19, reports Tolo News.
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May - 19 
The supreme leader of the Taliban group Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has promised equal rights for the men and women following the end of the coalition forces’ presence in the country, reports The Khaama Press on May 20. In a statement, Akhundzada sa
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The supreme leader of the Taliban group Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has promised equal rights for the men and women following the end of the coalition forces’ presence in the country, reports The Khaama Press on May 20. In a statement, Akhundzada said, “To those sides and individuals that have reservations about the future political system following the end of occupation the Islamic Emirate once again assures everyone that it does not have a monopolist policy, every male and female member of society shall be given their due rights, none shall feel any sense of deprivation or injustice and all work necessary for the welfare, durability and development of society will be addressed in the light of divine Shariah law.”
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May - 19 
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) latest report shows a surge in the number of civilian casualties in the country as compared to last year, reports Tolo News on May 20. “UNAMA’s latest preliminary figures indicate a trend o
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The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) latest report shows a surge in the number of civilian casualties in the country as compared to last year, reports Tolo News on May 20. “UNAMA’s latest preliminary figures indicate a trend of escalating civilian casualties in April from operations conducted by both the Taliban and the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF). There is also grave concern about levels of violence in the first half of May, including recent attacks claimed by Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISKP),” the report said. According to the report, the Taliban were responsible for 208 civilian casualties in April which shows an increase of 25 percent in comparison to April 2019 and at similar levels to March 2020.
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May - 19 
Unidentified gunman killed at least seven people were killed and 12 injured at a mosque in Khalal Zayee village, located in the outskirts of Charikar city, in Parwan Province on May 19, reports Tolo News. Taliban had denied its involvement in the att
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Unidentified gunman killed at least seven people were killed and 12 injured at a mosque in Khalal Zayee village, located in the outskirts of Charikar city, in Parwan Province on May 19, reports Tolo News. Taliban had denied its involvement in the attack.
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May - 19 
Commissioner of Police (CP) Mohamed Hameed, on May 19, announced that Conducted Electric Weapon (CEW)s were provided, on trial basis, to Maldives' police officers, reports Edition. The commissioner described CEWs as "a smart and effective tool to de-
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Commissioner of Police (CP) Mohamed Hameed, on May 19, announced that Conducted Electric Weapon (CEW)s were provided, on trial basis, to Maldives' police officers, reports Edition. The commissioner described CEWs as "a smart and effective tool to de-escalate violence with potential to harm members of public and officers". CEWs fire projectiles that administer an electric shock through thin flexible wires in order to temporarily disrupt muscle functions or cause non-lethal pain.
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May - 20 
Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) resorting to unprovoked firing and mortar shelling targeting forward Indian posts and border villages in the areas in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 20,
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Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) resorting to unprovoked firing and mortar shelling targeting forward Indian posts and border villages in the areas in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 20, reports The Times of India. Jammu-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand said, “Around 9.30am, Pakistan initiated indiscriminate firing of small arms and shelled mortars along the LoC in Poonch’s Kirni and Degwar sectors. Indian troops retaliated effectively and no injury or damage has been suffered by own side.”
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May - 20 
Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed when militants attacked them near Paandach crossing in Srinagar city in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A BSF spokesman said that the troops of 37
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Two Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed when militants attacked them near Paandach crossing in Srinagar city in Srinagar District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 20, reports Daily Excelsior. A BSF spokesman said that the troops of 37th battalion were on road opening duty in Paandach of Ganderbal area when motor cycle borne militants fired at them indiscriminately, in which the two BSF soldiers Rana Mandol and Zia-ul-Haq were critically injured and later succumbed to their injuries. The militants also snatched rifles which includes one AK-47 rifle and one INSAS (Indian Small Arms System) assault rifle from both the BSF soldiers.
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May - 20 
National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on May 20 claimed that ceasefire and the peace process cover all Naga territories, reports Northeast Now. NSCN-IM stated that “This spirit has guided the 22 years of Indo-Naga political tal
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National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) on May 20 claimed that ceasefire and the peace process cover all Naga territories, reports Northeast Now. NSCN-IM stated that “This spirit has guided the 22 years of Indo-Naga political talks throughout. It was this mutual understanding and respect that has carried the talks this far.” NSCN-IM issued a statement following a letter from the Manipur Government to the Union Home Ministry to shift unauthorised camps from Manipur to Nagaland. The Sangai Express adds that NSCN-IM stated that "NSCN has taken note of the Manipur Chief Secretary writing a letter to Union Home Secretary (Govt of India) as prodded by the United Committee Manipur (UCM), wherein he mentioned that the Indo-Naga ceasefire does not extend to the State of Manipur. We are, however, constrained to point out that the ceasefire covers all Naga territories and thus, peace process covers all Naga territories”.
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May - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on a credible input, Budgam Police along with 2
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) from Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 20, reports Daily Excelsior. Police said that on a credible input, Budgam Police along with 2 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army arrested four OGWs of LeT identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Dar, Mudasir Ahmad Lone, Younis Waza, all residents of Budran and Nazir Ahmad Sheikh resident of Poshkar Khag, who were involved in providing logistic support and shelter to militants of LeT operating in the area besides other unlawful activities. Police said that incriminating materials, arms and ammunition including one pistol, grenade and huge cache of ammunition were recovered from their possession.
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May - 20 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M Maoist) set ablaze four trucks in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra and have also called for a Bandh (general shutdown) in the District on May 20, reports Zee News. As per the report, the call for Bandh has
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-M Maoist) set ablaze four trucks in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra and have also called for a Bandh (general shutdown) in the District on May 20, reports Zee News. As per the report, the call for Bandh has been given by the Maoists in protest against the recent killing of senior Maoist leader – Surjanakka in an exchange of fire with Gadchiroli Police near Jaravandi village on May 2.
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May - 20 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres vandalized the Forest Department’s properties in the Hathicamp area at Kamlapur village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 20, reports Zee News. As per the report, the Forest departmen
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres vandalized the Forest Department’s properties in the Hathicamp area at Kamlapur village in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra on May 20, reports Zee News. As per the report, the Forest department officials had decorated the area to boost tourism in the region. However, the Maoists, in large numbers reached the area and destroyed the properties and decamped with the CCTVs installed there.
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May - 20 
Three civilians were severely injured in cross border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Khanni and Ooli villages of Nikial sector in Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) on May 20, reports The News. According to a statement by the Inter-Servi
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Three civilians were severely injured in cross border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Khanni and Ooli villages of Nikial sector in Pakistan Administered Kashmir (PaK) on May 20, reports The News. According to a statement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the unprovoked shelling by Indian troops took place in Khanni and Ooli villages.
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May - 20 
The Election Commission on May 20 informed the Supreme Court that it is practically impossible to hold a General Election on June 20, given the current situation in the country, reports Colombo Page. The Election Commission informed the court that it
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The Election Commission on May 20 informed the Supreme Court that it is practically impossible to hold a General Election on June 20, given the current situation in the country, reports Colombo Page. The Election Commission informed the court that it would take 70 days (10 weeks) to hold the election after health authorities declare conditions are safe. Several Fundamental Rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court requesting the court to issue an injunction on decision taken by the President to dissolve the Parliament and to hold General Election on June 20.
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A four Member-Taliban militants joined the peace process in Baghlan in Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar Newson May 23. This is the second group of armed opposition to join the peace process in Baghlan this week. Earlier on May 20, 15 Taliban insurge
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A four Member-Taliban militants joined the peace process in Baghlan in Baghlan Province, reports Bakhtar Newson May 23. This is the second group of armed opposition to join the peace process in Baghlan this week. Earlier on May 20, 15 Taliban insurgents joined the government in in Tala and Barfak District of Badakhshan Province.
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May - 20 
Atleast 23 armed oppositions were killed, during air attack conducted by Afghan Air Force, in different parts of Chahar Dara District of Kunduz Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 21.
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Atleast 23 armed oppositions were killed, during air attack conducted by Afghan Air Force, in different parts of Chahar Dara District of Kunduz Province, reports Bhaktar News on May 21.
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May - 20 
Senior deputy Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdul Saboor Qane on May 20 said that Offensives mounted by Afghan Security Forces have intensified in the west of the country, reports Tolo News on April 21.
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Senior deputy Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdul Saboor Qane on May 20 said that Offensives mounted by Afghan Security Forces have intensified in the west of the country, reports Tolo News on April 21.
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May - 20 
The Pentagon released its latest report outlining Pakistan’s continued support to Taliban and the notorious Haqqani terrorist network, reports The Khaama Press on May 21. “Pakistan continues to harbor the Taliban and associated militant groups in Pak
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The Pentagon released its latest report outlining Pakistan’s continued support to Taliban and the notorious Haqqani terrorist network, reports The Khaama Press on May 21. “Pakistan continues to harbor the Taliban and associated militant groups in Pakistan, such as the Haqqani Network, which maintains the ability to conduct attacks against Afghan interests,” the report said. The Pentagon report, prepared by the Inspector General, complied with the help of the Department of State and United States Agency for International Development, covers the period from January to March of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan.
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May - 20 
The U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad met with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah after meeting the deputy political chief of Taliban in Qatar, reports The Khaama Press on May 21. Zalmay Khalilzad s
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The U.S. special envoy for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad met with President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah after meeting the deputy political chief of Taliban in Qatar, reports The Khaama Press on May 21. Zalmay Khalilzad said in a Twitter post, “We discussed next steps required to implement the agreement between the 2 leaders. On peace, we agreed that violence is much too high and there is a need to move urgently to reduce it by all sides.” “We also agreed on the importance of delivering (and soon) on other commitments made in the US-Taliban agreement and US-Afghanistan joint declaration including release of prisoners by both sides and the start of intra-Afghan negotiations,” he said.
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May - 21 
A security personnel was killed and two others including a para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in a militant attack on a joint Police and paramilitary CRPF in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 21,
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A security personnel was killed and two others including a para-military Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were injured in a militant attack on a joint Police and paramilitary CRPF in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. Militants fired indiscriminately at a joint naka (barricade) party near Prichoo area of Pulwama district, resulting in injuries to two Policemen and one CRPF trooper. One of the Policemen identified as Anoop Singh of Indian Reserve Police (IRP) 10th battalion succumbed to his injuries. The other injured security personnel have been identified as Mohammad Ibrahim of 282 IRP of Kishtwar and CRPF man Krishna Kumar. Intelligence sources held The Resistance Front (TRF) – an amalgam of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizb-ul-Mujaheedin (HM) – responsible for the attack, adds The Times of India.
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May - 21 
Eastern Army Command tweeted on May 21 that small arms were recovered from an unspecified location in Udalguri District of Assam. Recovered items include two pistols, two country made guns, three magazines and 12 rounds of ammunition.
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Eastern Army Command tweeted on May 21 that small arms were recovered from an unspecified location in Udalguri District of Assam. Recovered items include two pistols, two country made guns, three magazines and 12 rounds of ammunition.
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May - 21 
On May 21, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant was arrested for extortion in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestee was identified as Vicca Chophy.
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On May 21, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) militant was arrested for extortion in Dimapur District of Nagaland, reports Nagaland Post. The arrestee was identified as Vicca Chophy.
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May - 21 
The Maoists had put up banners and leaflets at Kamlapur square in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra calling for a Bandh (general shutdown) in the District till May 22, reports The Week on May 22. As per the report, the Maoists have called for the Di
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The Maoists had put up banners and leaflets at Kamlapur square in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra calling for a Bandh (general shutdown) in the District till May 22, reports The Week on May 22. As per the report, the Maoists have called for the District-wide Bandh to condemn the death of the woman rebel – Srujjanakka, who was killed in a gun-battle with Police on May 1.
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May - 21 
The National Investigative Agency (NIA), on May 21, filed a chargesheet against three people for conspiracy to circulate high quality fake Indian currency notes (FICN) after procuring them from West Bengal, reports Outlook India. Phulchand, a residen
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The National Investigative Agency (NIA), on May 21, filed a chargesheet against three people for conspiracy to circulate high quality fake Indian currency notes (FICN) after procuring them from West Bengal, reports Outlook India. Phulchand, a resident of Uttar Pradesh (UP) Lakhimpur Khiri, Aminul Islam and Nasiba Khatoon, residents of Malda in West Bengalwas named as the accused in the chargesheet filed before the NIA court in Lucknow of Uttar Pradesh.On November 25, 2019, Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of UP had seized high quality FICN with a face value of Rs 1,79,000 from the accused in Lucknow-Sitapur highway.
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May - 21 
Three militants affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were arrested after a brief shoot out in Lolab forest area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militants were identified as Aabid Hussain
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Three militants affiliated to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were arrested after a brief shoot out in Lolab forest area in Kupwara District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 21, reports Daily Excelsior. The arrested militants were identified as Aabid Hussain Wani, Zakir Rafiq Bhat, and Javid Ahmad Dar. Kupwara Police along with 28RR and 162Bn CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the area. During the search operation the militants started firing on the search party. Security Forces (SFs) persuaded them to surrender and after a brief shootout all the three were arrested alive during the operation. Incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession. Preliminary investigation revealed that the trio was in contact with their handlers across via social media, who motivated them to pick arms and join militancy.
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May - 21 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire in a forested area near Neelguda village under Gidam Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 21, reports The Pioneer. The slain Maoi
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire in a forested area near Neelguda village under Gidam Police Station limits in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 21, reports The Pioneer. The slain Maoists were identified as Rishu Istam, Deputy Commander of Platoon 16 of People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), armed wing of CPI-Maoist and Maata, the ‘commander’ of Pidiyakot ‘Jan Militia’ (people’s army). While Istam carried a cash reward of INR 800,000; Maata had a reward of INR 100,000 on his head. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava, on receiving a specific input that 20 Maoists, led by Mallesh, commander of platoon 16 and Istam, was on the move, and area committee members - Ajay and Murli were with them in the said area, a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation. Soon, a gun-battle broke out and after a brief exchange of fire, the Maoists managed to escape into the dense forest. During a search of the spot, the bodies of two slain Maoists were recovered along with two country-made firearms, a five Kilograms Improvised Explosive Device (IED), two Maoist bags and items of daily use from the site.
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May - 21 
United States (US) Department of Defence quarterly report to US Congress says that Pakistan continues to harbor the Taliban and associated militant groups in Pakistan, such as the Haqqani Network,which maintains the ability to conduct attacks against
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United States (US) Department of Defence quarterly report to US Congress says that Pakistan continues to harbor the Taliban and associated militant groups in Pakistan, such as the Haqqani Network,which maintains the ability to conduct attacks against Afghan interests, Times of India reported on May 22.The report by the Inspector General of the US Department of Defence for the January-March quarter, issued on May 18, pointed to a continuation of Pakistan's efforts to achieve its strategic objectives in Afghanistan, including shutting out India from the war-torn country. The report is the first one to be issued since the US and the Taliban signed an agreement on February 29 to facilitate the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. It comes at a time when the US special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has called on India to hold direct talks with the Taliban Pakistan continues to focus on countering Indian influence in Afghanistan and harbours the Taliban and groups such as the Haqqani Network, which have the ability to engage in violence on Afghan soil, according to a new Pentagon report.
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May - 21 
General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP) Akila Viraj Kariyawasam on May 21 filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition in the Supreme Court stating that the fundamental rights of his and the people of the country are violated by the failure
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General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP) Akila Viraj Kariyawasam on May 21 filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition in the Supreme Court stating that the fundamental rights of his and the people of the country are violated by the failure to convene the new Parliament for more than three months after the dissolution of the eighth Parliament, reports Colombo Page. The Attorney General on behalf of the President and the Attorney General are named as respondents. The UNP General Secretary in his petition requested the apex court to issue an injunction invalidating the gazette notification issued by the President on March 2 dissolving the eighth Parliament. The petition further states that after the dissolution of the eight Parliament, the Elections Commission decided to hold the election for the ninth Parliament on June 20. It points out that the election date is after three months from the date of the dissolution of Parliament and the decision of the Election Commission is illegal. The petitioner states that the new parliamentary party should be summoned not less than three months after the dissolution of the Parliament, but the failure to do so and the absence of the old Parliament is a violation of the Constitution. The petitioner notes that according to the Constitution new Parliament should be summoned not later than three months after the dissolution of Parliament. Failure to do so and not reconvening the old Parliament is a violation of the Constitution, the Petitioner adds.
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May - 21 
Industrial Exports and Investment Promotion, Tourism and Aviation Minister Prasanna Ranatunga speaking to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) members at a meeting in Minuwangoda on May 21 said that it was the previous Yahapalana Government, which moll
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Industrial Exports and Investment Promotion, Tourism and Aviation Minister Prasanna Ranatunga speaking to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) members at a meeting in Minuwangoda on May 21 said that it was the previous Yahapalana Government, which mollycoddled the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorism that was defeated by valiant war heroes, reports Daily News. “The Ranil- Maithri government was revising the war victory achieved through the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces with life and limb in 2009,” he said.
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May - 21 
Electoral reforms included in the President Ashraf Ghani and former Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah power-sharing agreement, reports Tolo News on May 22. The section of electoral reforms, includes legal, technical and cadre reforms, introducing the
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Electoral reforms included in the President Ashraf Ghani and former Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah power-sharing agreement, reports Tolo News on May 22. The section of electoral reforms, includes legal, technical and cadre reforms, introducing the biometric system at the earliest. These reforms are aimed at change in the electoral system while considering discussions on the MDR system or other options, in agreement with elites and the Constitution. Also, amendment of the law on political parties is also included.
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May - 21 
The Deputy Political Chief of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has warned that a further delay in implementing the U.S.-Taliban peace deal could further harm the ‘harmed’ peace process, reports The Khaama Press. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for t
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The Deputy Political Chief of Taliban Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has warned that a further delay in implementing the U.S.-Taliban peace deal could further harm the ‘harmed’ peace process, reports The Khaama Press. Suhail Shaheen, a spokesperson for the political office of Taliban in Qatar, said Mullah Baradar warned regarding the consequences of the delay in implementing the peace deal, during a meeting with the U.S. envoy for Afghan peace, Zalmay Khalilzad.
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May - 21 
United States (US) Department of Defence quarterly report to US Congress says that Pakistan continues to harbor the Taliban and associated militant groups in Pakistan, such as the Haqqani Network,which maintains the ability to conduct attacks against
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United States (US) Department of Defence quarterly report to US Congress says that Pakistan continues to harbor the Taliban and associated militant groups in Pakistan, such as the Haqqani Network,which maintains the ability to conduct attacks against Afghan interests, Times of India reported on May 22.The report by the Inspector General of the US Department of Defence for the January-March quarter, issued on May 18, pointed to a continuation of Pakistan's efforts to achieve its strategic objectives in Afghanistan, including shutting out India from the war-torn country. The report is the first one to be issued since the US and the Taliban signed an agreement on February 29 to facilitate the withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan. It comes at a time when the US special envoy for Afghanistan reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad has called on India to hold direct talks with the Taliban Pakistan continues to focus on countering Indian influence in Afghanistan and harbours the Taliban and groups such as the Haqqani Network, which have the ability to engage in violence on Afghan soil, according to a new Pentagon report.
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May - 22 
A cache of arms and ammunition belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has been recovered from Tanti village in Gaya District of Bihar on May 22, reports The Tribune. The 29th Battalion Commandant of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Ra
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A cache of arms and ammunition belonging to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has been recovered from Tanti village in Gaya District of Bihar on May 22, reports The Tribune. The 29th Battalion Commandant of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Rajesh Kumar Singh said, acting on a tip-off, a joint team of SSB and Bihar Police personnel conducted a raid at the said village and seized a cache of arms and ammunition including a country-made rifle, two .303 rifles, two country-made pistols, five cartridges of 7.62 bore and 8 mm and Maoist literature from a brick kiln.
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May - 22 
A drone camera flying over the 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) Army camp at Kakapora near Railway bridge on Srinagar-Pulwama road in Pulwama District was fired upon drone and destroyed by the Army personnel deployed there on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A drone camera flying over the 50 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) Army camp at Kakapora near Railway bridge on Srinagar-Pulwama road in Pulwama District was fired upon drone and destroyed by the Army personnel deployed there on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior.
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May - 22 
Barnala Police recovered 8.29 kilo grams of heroin worth INR 40 Million and 15 grenades on May 22 from Badeke Border Outpost (BOP) in Firozpur District of Punjab from near International border with Pakistan, reports Tribune. According to Superintende
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Barnala Police recovered 8.29 kilo grams of heroin worth INR 40 Million and 15 grenades on May 22 from Badeke Border Outpost (BOP) in Firozpur District of Punjab from near International border with Pakistan, reports Tribune. According to Superintendent of Police (SP) Barnala Sandee Goel “On May 13 our police had arrested a woman and confiscated 55 grams heroin from her possession. During questioning we got specific information that the second big consignment of heroin would be coming in some days near Badeke BOP”.
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May - 22 
Border Security Force (BSF) on May 22 foiled an attempt of smuggling from Pakistan side to push contraband and arms and ammunition into the Indian Territory by recovering 1.900 kilograms heroin, 800-gram opium besides arms and ammunition from India-P
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Border Security Force (BSF) on May 22 foiled an attempt of smuggling from Pakistan side to push contraband and arms and ammunition into the Indian Territory by recovering 1.900 kilograms heroin, 800-gram opium besides arms and ammunition from India-Pakistan borderin Amritsar District, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's BSF Head Quarter stated that the BSF troops in the area of responsibility of 116 Battalion in the Amritsar sector observed suspicious movement of some mischievous persons and challenged them following which they fled towards the Pakistani Territory leaving behind the contraband and the arms.
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May - 22 
BSF recovered 1.9 kg heroin and 280-gram opium besides arms and ammunition from the India-Pakistan border at the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 22, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's BSF Hea
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BSF recovered 1.9 kg heroin and 280-gram opium besides arms and ammunition from the India-Pakistan border at the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 22, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's BSF Head Quarter said that the alert BSF troops in the area of responsibility of 116 Battalion in the Ferozepur sector observed suspicious movement of some mischievous persons and challenged them following which they fled towards the Pakistani Territory. During a search of the area, the troops recovered two plastic bottles filled with the aforementioned contraband. The troops also recovered one pistol of 9mm caliber, one magazine, and five live cartridges.
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May - 22 
Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) resorting to unprovoked and indiscriminate small arms firing and mortar shelling on forward Indian Army posts and border villages in Rajouri and Poonch Districts of Jammu an
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Pakistan violated Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) along the Line of Control (LoC) resorting to unprovoked and indiscriminate small arms firing and mortar shelling on forward Indian Army posts and border villages in Rajouri and Poonch Districts of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 22, reports The Times of India. Jammu-based defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand said, “Around 3.30am, Pakistan violated ceasefire and initiated firing of small arms accompanied by heavy shelling along the LoC in Poonch’s Krishna Ghati sector, to which Indian Army effectively retaliated. There was no injury or damage suffered by own side,” adding, “Again around 7.20am, Pakistani troops breached the truce along the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district, attracting a befitting retaliation from own soldiers.”
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May - 22 
The Delhi High Court (HC) on May 22, issued a notice in the interim bail plea filed by the human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, who is in the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with his alleged role in the Bhima-Korega
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The Delhi High Court (HC) on May 22, issued a notice in the interim bail plea filed by the human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, who is in the custody of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with his alleged role in the Bhima-Koregaon case, reports The Quint. The Justice Anup J. Bhambhani has directed the NIA to respond to the bail plea by the next date of hearing, which has been set as 27 May. Navlakha is one of the 11 prominent activists, academics, and lawyers who have been accused of Naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] links, and instigating the violence that took place in Bhima-Koregaon on January 1, 2018. They were booked by the Pune Police under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967, which imposes extremely strict conditions for grant of bail. In January, the case was transferred to the NIA, after the newly elected state government in Maharashtra decided to review it.
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May - 22 
Two OverGround Workers (OGWs) have been arrested from Tral and Awantipora areas in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior.They have been identified as Sayar Ahmad Shah from Tral associated with Hizb-ul-Mujahide
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Two OverGround Workers (OGWs) have been arrested from Tral and Awantipora areas in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 22, reports Daily Excelsior.They have been identified as Sayar Ahmad Shah from Tral associated with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) and Tanseem alias Tanveer Ahmad Sheikh from Awantipora, affiliated to Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGH). The arrested OGWs were allegedly involved in providing shelter and logistics to the militants, besides passing sensitive information to them, Police officials said.
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May - 22 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on May 22 arrested a cadre of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from west Shwarmangal area in Madaripur District of the Dhaka Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is identified as Jaber
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on May 22 arrested a cadre of banned militant outfit Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from west Shwarmangal area in Madaripur District of the Dhaka Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is identified as Jaber Hawlader (26).
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May - 22 
At least 14 Taliban militants and two Security Forces (SFs) were killed when militants attacked Police checkpoint in Faizabad city in Badakhshan Province on May 22, reports Bhaktar News.
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At least 14 Taliban militants and two Security Forces (SFs) were killed when militants attacked Police checkpoint in Faizabad city in Badakhshan Province on May 22, reports Bhaktar News.
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May - 22 
ChaparharDistrict Governor of Nangarhar Mohammad SediqDoulatzai and his son were wounded on May 22 in a suicide attack in Behsud District of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar news.
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ChaparharDistrict Governor of Nangarhar Mohammad SediqDoulatzai and his son were wounded on May 22 in a suicide attack in Behsud District of Nangarhar Province, reports Bakhtar news.
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May - 22 
Office of National Security Council (ONSC) said on May 22 that 146 civilians have been killed and 430 others were wounded in attacks initiated by the Taliban during the month of Ramzan, reports Tolo News. Javid Faisal, a spokesman for ONSC tweeted th
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Office of National Security Council (ONSC) said on May 22 that 146 civilians have been killed and 430 others were wounded in attacks initiated by the Taliban during the month of Ramzan, reports Tolo News. Javid Faisal, a spokesman for ONSC tweeted that The Taliban showed zero respect for civilians and the agreement was to reduce violence, and they have continued their deadly campaign against the Afghan people in the last week of the holy month of Ramadan. They killed 25 civilians, including women and children, and wounded 89 across 20 provinces. Currently, the Afghan National Security and Defense Forces (ANDSF) are fighting the Taliban in at least 15 provinces. Helmand, Badakhshan, Takhar, Kunduz, Faryab, Balkh, Paktia, Nangarhar, Paktika, Baghlan, Herat, Maidan, Wardak, Badghis, Kapisa, Samangan and Kandahar are among the provinces
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May - 22 
The National Directorate of Security (NDS), on May 22, arrested a "key member" of Taliban, ‘commander’ Qari Shafi, aka Hafiz Omeri, in an operation, in Herat province, reports Tolo News on May 23. The Taliban militant who is also a member of the Tali
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The National Directorate of Security (NDS), on May 22, arrested a "key member" of Taliban, ‘commander’ Qari Shafi, aka Hafiz Omeri, in an operation, in Herat province, reports Tolo News on May 23. The Taliban militant who is also a member of the Taliban’s leadership commission, was arrested while entering Shindand District from Iran.
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May - 23 
The BSF troopers recovered more than six kilograms heroin from Abohar and Ferozepur sectors near the international border in Punjab on May 23, reports United News of India. The BSF Deputy Director General and Spokesman, Bhaskar Singh Rawat said that
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The BSF troopers recovered more than six kilograms heroin from Abohar and Ferozepur sectors near the international border in Punjab on May 23, reports United News of India. The BSF Deputy Director General and Spokesman, Bhaskar Singh Rawat said that BSF seized 5.56 kilograms heroin from near the border outpost in the Abohar sector in Fazilka District. Similarly, the BSF had recovered one-kilogram heroin from the border at the Ferozepur sector in Ferozepur District.
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May - 23 
The Juhu unit of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a robber identified as - Dalveer Singh Rawat alias Pappu Nepali (38), involved in over 35 cases and allegedly financing Maoist groups in Nepal from Mumbai City District on May 23, r
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The Juhu unit of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a robber identified as - Dalveer Singh Rawat alias Pappu Nepali (38), involved in over 35 cases and allegedly financing Maoist groups in Nepal from Mumbai City District on May 23, reports The Times of India. As per the report, he was arrested with a country-made pistol and three live cartridges when he came with the intention of conducting robbery at a petrol pump in Andheri (West). More than 30 to 35 cases registered against Rawat in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and other parts of the country.
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May - 23 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area of Mankapal village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 23, reports The
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were killed in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in a forested area of Mankapal village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 23, reports The Times of India. The slain Maoists have been identified as, Gundadhur, an LGS (Local Guerrilla Squad) commander of ‘Malangir area committee’ of Maoists who carried a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head, and Aaytu who was a security guard of a senior Maoist cadre - Vinod (a divisional committee member). The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sundarraj P. said, acting on a specific input about the presence of the Maoists, a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) was out on a counter-insurgency operation in the area. Soon the gun battle broke out and after a heavy exchange of fire, the Maoists fled into the forest. Later, the SFs recovered two bodies in the spot.
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May - 23 
Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N) leaders on May 23 met Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba and urged him to support their demands for Constitution amendment to address the demands of marginalised communities, including the Madhesis
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Janata Samajwadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N) leaders on May 23 met Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba and urged him to support their demands for Constitution amendment to address the demands of marginalised communities, including the Madhesis and Janajatis, when the Parliament would amend schedule 3 of the Constitution, reports The Himalayan Times. JSP-N leaders Upendra Yadav, Baburam Bhattarai, Rajendra Shrestha, Rajendra Mahato, Mahendra Ray Yadav, Sharat Singh Bhandari, and Anil Kumar Jha met Deuba and urged him to support their demands for a package deal to amend the Constitution.
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May - 23 
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli did not attend a meeting called by the Secretariat of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on May 23 to discuss the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement and some budgetary issues, reports The Himalayan Times
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Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli did not attend a meeting called by the Secretariat of the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) on May 23 to discuss the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement and some budgetary issues, reports The Himalayan Times. Other leaders of the nine-member secretariat discussed issues, but the meeting could not take any decision as the Prime Minister was absent. NCP is divided over MCC issues with the Prime Minister favouring ratification of the agreement and some party leaders favouring amendment to the agreement before parliamentary ratification. The task force formed under senior leader of the party Jhalanath Khanal had submitted a report saying the MCC agreement was against national interest and it should not be ratified by the Parliament in its current form.
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May - 23 
The Taliban on May 23 announced a three-day ceasefire with the Afghan Government on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, reports Tolo News. A statement issued by the group’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Twitter said that the Taliban will not stage any att
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The Taliban on May 23 announced a three-day ceasefire with the Afghan Government on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, reports Tolo News. A statement issued by the group’s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid on Twitter said that the Taliban will not stage any attack on ‘enemy’ forces, but will maintain the right to defend itself against potential threats.
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May - 24 
India on May 24 welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban on the occasion of Eid, reports The Hindu on May 26. “We hope this ceasefire would extend further and become permanent to address the dire
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India on May 24 welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban on the occasion of Eid, reports The Hindu on May 26. “We hope this ceasefire would extend further and become permanent to address the dire humanitarian situation resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and pave the way for durable peace and stability for the people of Afghanistan,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement, welcoming the three-day truce.
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May - 24 
Locals living close to the International Border (IB) in Kathua District of J&K, captured a pigeon on May 24, with a coded ring tagged to its foot, reports The Times of India. The pigeon, painted pink, was caught near Manyari village. It is alleged th
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Locals living close to the International Border (IB) in Kathua District of J&K, captured a pigeon on May 24, with a coded ring tagged to its foot, reports The Times of India. The pigeon, painted pink, was caught near Manyari village. It is alleged that the bird flew from across the border.
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May - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesperson said, “Police in Budgam along with security forces have arrested
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 24, reports Daily Excelsior. A Police spokesperson said, “Police in Budgam along with security forces have arrested four terrorist associates including top terror associate of proscribed terror outfit LeT and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession”. The arrested persons have been identified as Waseem Ganie, Farooq Ahmad Dar, Mohammad Yasin and Azharudin Mir, who were involved in providing logistical support and shelter to active terrorists of LeT operating in the area. Incriminating material including arms and ammunition was also recovered from their possession.
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May - 24 
The 136th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 2 kilograms heroin worth INR 100 million near the Shame Ke border outpost along India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 24, reports The Tribune. As per the sources, the
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The 136th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 2 kilograms heroin worth INR 100 million near the Shame Ke border outpost along India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 24, reports The Tribune. As per the sources, the consignment was being smuggled through the water channel with the help of two plastic bottles concealed in water hyacinth.
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May - 24 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) released a video which purportedly contains the details of an ambush in which 17 security personnel were killed in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, reports News 18 on May 25. As per the repo
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) released a video which purportedly contains the details of an ambush in which 17 security personnel were killed in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on March 21, reports News 18 on May 25. As per the report, the 12-minute edited clip released by the Maoist spokesperson Viplav, with a voiceover, has open-source footage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his cabinet colleagues and senior internal security advisor K. Vijay Kumar, all of whom are accused of killing innocent tribals. The video claims that the armed wing of CPI-Maoist – the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA) attacked security personnel as part of their Tactical Counter Offensive Campaign (TCOC) against Operation Prahar. TCOC is a countrywide armed offensive that the extremists usually launch around March and April and carry on till early monsoon, while Operation Prahar was a joint offensive launched by police of Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Odisha, and Maharashtra from February this year.
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May - 24 
Zakir Naik, who is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for money laundering, has received crores of funds from Gulf countries, Zee News reports on May 25. Indian agencies have been pursuing Naik, who is currently based in Malaysia, also
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Zakir Naik, who is being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for money laundering, has received crores of funds from Gulf countries, Zee News reports on May 25. Indian agencies have been pursuing Naik, who is currently based in Malaysia, also for delivering hate speeches allegedly used to incite terror activities. Sources close to developments have revealed that despite New Delhi’s persistent efforts, Malaysia is reluctant to hand over Naik to New India. In the most recent instance, Naik is said to have contacted one of his old contacts in Qatar and requested him for a generous amount of USD 500,000 as a charity to his organisation. It is also learnt that the Qatari national has been helping Naik contact local wealthy businessmen and charity organisation for the collection of funds. Naik continues to maintain several bank accounts in Gulf countries, including Qatar and the UAE, for collection of such funds to evade scrutiny of the Indian government. He generally uses these accounts to transfer funds to his associates and network for activities by Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) and other associated organizations. The Indian government has since put a five-year ban on IRF. At the same time, Pakistan has also been using its relations with Turkey and Qatar countries to organise funds for Naik. It is to be noted that Pakistan maintains good relations with both Qatar and Turkey. In the last few years, relations between Qatar and Turkey have turned stronger and Turkey has been using its influence on Qatar to take an anti-India stand. Naik is involved in the preaching of radical Islamic ideology that has influenced the youth in India and abroad in an adverse manner and some of them are found to have been motivated to join extremist organisations such as Daesh/ Islamic State (IS). Naik, left India in 2016 and subsequently moved to Malaysia, which has reportedly granted permanent residency to him. Naik was booked by the Enforcement Directorate in 2016, based on a National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) FIR that was registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
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May - 24 
Three people, including a senior civil servant, Zubaidullah Khan, were shot dead in an act of targeted killing in Mir Ali town of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 24, reports Dawn. Zubaidullah Khan was an officer of the Informat
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Three people, including a senior civil servant, Zubaidullah Khan, were shot dead in an act of targeted killing in Mir Ali town of North Waziristan District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 24, reports Dawn. Zubaidullah Khan was an officer of the Information Group and was currently posted as director of Pakistan Housing Authority (PHA) in Islamabad. He was visiting his family village for Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. The other two victims were identified as Farmanullah and Naimatullah. All the three victims belonged to the Dawar tribe, Police said, and were returning home after offering Eid prayers when unidentified motorcycle riders opened fire on them before escaping.
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May - 24 
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his Ramazan Day Message said Sri Lankans should never allow any harm to Islamic brotherhood due to acts of a few extremists in the country, reports Daily Mirror on May 25. “The spirit of Islamic brotherhood existed in
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President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in his Ramazan Day Message said Sri Lankans should never allow any harm to Islamic brotherhood due to acts of a few extremists in the country, reports Daily Mirror on May 25. “The spirit of Islamic brotherhood existed in the Sri Lankan society since ancient times is exemplary to the world. We should never allow any harm to that brotherhood due to acts of a few extremists,” President Rajapaksa said.
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May - 24 
At least four people lost their lives and seven more were wounded after a mortar shell hit on a residential house in Alishing District of Laghman Province on May 24, reports Bhaktar News.
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At least four people lost their lives and seven more were wounded after a mortar shell hit on a residential house in Alishing District of Laghman Province on May 24, reports Bhaktar News.
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May - 24 
India on May 24 welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban on the occasion of Eid, reports The Hindu on May 26. “We hope this ceasefire would extend further and become permanent to address the dire
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India on May 24 welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the government of Afghanistan and the Taliban on the occasion of Eid, reports The Hindu on May 26. “We hope this ceasefire would extend further and become permanent to address the dire humanitarian situation resulting from the coronavirus pandemic and pave the way for durable peace and stability for the people of Afghanistan,” the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement, welcoming the three-day truce.
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May - 24 
On May 24, members of the Afghan peace negotiation team said that they have completed their internal group discussion on the peace process and the team is ready to start peace negotiation talks with the Taliban, reports Tolo News. The members said th
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On May 24, members of the Afghan peace negotiation team said that they have completed their internal group discussion on the peace process and the team is ready to start peace negotiation talks with the Taliban, reports Tolo News. The members said that there is a historic opportunity for peace and the Taliban must not miss the chance for seizing it. “We worked throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Discussions were held on contents, the agenda and the required preparations. The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is fully ready to start the talks. I think now is the right time that the Taliban avoids further war,” said Fawzia Kofi, a member of the peace negotiation team.
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May - 24 
President Ashraf Ghani in a meeting on May 24 announced that the Government will release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture in response to the Taliban's calling for a three-day ceasefire, and the president also pledged to take furthe
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President Ashraf Ghani in a meeting on May 24 announced that the Government will release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture in response to the Taliban's calling for a three-day ceasefire, and the president also pledged to take further steps in the peace process, reports Tolo News.
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May - 24 
The United States on May 24 welcomed the Afghan Government’s pledge to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture in response to the Taliban's announcement of a three-day ceasefire for Eid a day earlier, reports Tolo News.
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The United States on May 24 welcomed the Afghan Government’s pledge to release up to 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture in response to the Taliban's announcement of a three-day ceasefire for Eid a day earlier, reports Tolo News.
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May - 24 
United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed the Taliban and Afghan government's decision to observe a ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr, as “This is a momentous opportunity that should not be missed.
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United States (US) Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad welcomed the Taliban and Afghan government's decision to observe a ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr, as “This is a momentous opportunity that should not be missed. The US will do its part to help”, reports Tolo News. Khalilzad said that other steps--like the release of the remaining prisoners--should follow immediately, and that neither side should return to high levels of violence, and an agreement on a new date for the start of intra-Afghan negotiations should be set.
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May - 25 
On May 25, Security Force s(SFs) arrested a former Birsa Commando Force (BCF) militant from Menkok tea estate near Darangamela in Nalbari District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Jawan Kandakar. On his revelation more oper
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On May 25, Security Force s(SFs) arrested a former Birsa Commando Force (BCF) militant from Menkok tea estate near Darangamela in Nalbari District of Assam, reports East Mojo. The arrestee was identified as Jawan Kandakar. On his revelation more operations were conducted at Palashbari (Kamrup District)and Patkijuli (Basksa District)areas and three more former BCF militants were arrested. The arrestees were identified as Budan Kishan, JitenLakra and AbhiramThirki. Two 7.65 pistol, four live bullets were recovered from the arrestees.
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May - 25 
On May 25, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) recruitment racket including one militant and four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) was busted in Charaideo District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrested militant was identified as ‘p
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On May 25, United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) recruitment racket including one militant and four Over Ground Workers (OGWs) was busted in Charaideo District of Assam, reports Northeast Now. The arrested militant was identified as ‘private’ Baldev Teli and the OGWs were identified as and Amit Bara, Sumit Baig, Azad Gohran and Vijay. A minor was also rescued from the racket was handed back to his parents.
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May - 25 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the ‘Kozhikode Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) case’ has revealed that the three accused - Allan Shuhaib, Thwaha Fazal and C. P. Usman had planned a meeting at a public library in Kozhikode
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing the ‘Kozhikode Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) case’ has revealed that the three accused - Allan Shuhaib, Thwaha Fazal and C. P. Usman had planned a meeting at a public library in Kozhikode District of Kerala, reports The New Indian Express on May 26. As per the chargesheet in the case, the NIA claimed that three accused were members of the Kozhikode Maoist cell. The NIA had filed a chargesheet against the trio last month. Allan and Thwaha were arrested by the Police while Usman is still absconding. According to NIA, Usman is the area committee member of CPI-Maoist and is involved in cases registered at Thrissur, Kasaragod, Wayanad, Malappuram, and Kannur Districts. Usman was a professional underground cadre while Allan and Thwaha were semi-underground cadres. The investigation by the NIA claimed that the trio had conducted several meetings in Kozhikode and Kannur districts.
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May - 25 
Two militants of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) were killed in an encounter at Damhal Hanjipora area in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) including 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), C
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Two militants of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir (ISJK) were killed in an encounter at Damhal Hanjipora area in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 25, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) including 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Kulgam Police cordoned off Damhal Hanjipora area on specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area, trapped two militants in the village and asked them to surrender. However, the militants opened fire, triggering an encounter in which two militants were killed. The slain militants have been identified as Adil Ahmad Wani alias Abu Ibrahim and Shaheen Bashir Thokar, both residents of Shopian District. Wani was active since December 2017 and Thokar since August 2019. One pistol and one hand grenade were recovered from their possession.
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May - 25 
United Naga Council (UNC) has reiterated that the jurisdiction of Indo-Naga ceasefire covers "all Naga areas", reports E-pao. UNC is the apex body of nagas in Manipur. UNC stated that "It is a matter of mutual understanding between the Government of
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United Naga Council (UNC) has reiterated that the jurisdiction of Indo-Naga ceasefire covers "all Naga areas", reports E-pao. UNC is the apex body of nagas in Manipur. UNC stated that "It is a matter of mutual understanding between the Government of India and NSCN that the jurisdiction of Indo-Naga ceasefire covers all Naga areas, and is never confined to certain areas as interpreted by certain groups with vested interests”. Earlier, National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) had also stated that the ceasefire agreement extended to all Naga areas.
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May - 25 
The Afghan Government on May 25 released 100 Taliban prisoners as part of the 2,000 prisoners it pledged to release, reports Tolo News.
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The Afghan Government on May 25 released 100 Taliban prisoners as part of the 2,000 prisoners it pledged to release, reports Tolo News.
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May - 26 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as, Motiram Vetti (30), carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Atal Chowk of Barsur town in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as, Motiram Vetti (30), carrying a cash reward of INR 100,000 on his head was arrested by Security Forces (SFs) in Atal Chowk of Barsur town in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 26, reports The Pioneer. The Sub Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) Chandrakant Garvana said, based on intelligence inputs, a team from Barsur Police Station arrested Motiram, a resident of Bedma village under Barsur Police Station limits. Motiram is said to have worked as a Maoist LOS (Local Organizing Squad) member in Handawada region and was also a Maoist ‘Janmilita Commander’. He was wanted for incidents like attacking Police, distributing Naxalite [Left Wing Extremist, LWE] pamphlets, setting fire to construction vehicles, planting Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and looting villagers, the SDOP added.
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May - 26 
Pakistan Army on May 26 (today) resorted to firing and shelling on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Hindu. A defence spokesperson said, “Pakistan army initiated unprovoked ceasef
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Pakistan Army on May 26 (today) resorted to firing and shelling on forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports The Hindu. A defence spokesperson said, “Pakistan army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by small arm firing with mortar shelling along LoC in Balakote sector in Poonch district early Tuesday (May 26) morning.” The spokesperson added the Indian Army retaliated befittingly, however, there was no immediate report of any casualty during the shelling.
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May - 26 
The Chhattisgarh Police has registered a fresh FIR in connection with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Jheeram valley of Darbha region of Sukma District on May 25, 2013, in which 28 persons including frontline Congress leade
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The Chhattisgarh Police has registered a fresh FIR in connection with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack in Jheeram valley of Darbha region of Sukma District on May 25, 2013, in which 28 persons including frontline Congress leaders of State were killed, reports The Times of India on May 27. The FIR has been filed against unknown persons on charges of murder and criminal conspiracy. The Bastar range Inspector General of Police P. Sundarraj said, “A case was registered against unknown persons on Tuesday night under Sections 302 and 120 (B) of the IPC based on the complaint of Jitendra Mudaliyar, the son of slain Congress leader Uday Mudaliyar who died in the attack. The complaint was filed on May 25 following which, the FIR was lodged.” Jitendra Mudaliyar in his complaint has alleged criminal conspiracy in the deadly Maoist attack that killed his father among other Congress leaders including Mahendra Karma, Nand Kumar Patel, and V.C. Shukla.
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May - 26 
The Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) asked National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to stop harassing Kuki civilians, reports The Sangai Express on May 27. KNF-N ‘information and publicity secretary’ Gou alias Kuki claimed that
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The Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) asked National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) to stop harassing Kuki civilians, reports The Sangai Express on May 27. KNF-N ‘information and publicity secretary’ Gou alias Kuki claimed that NSCN-IM militants had harassed Kuki farmers on May 25 at Monglham area in Churachandpur District of Manipur.
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May - 26 
The Mizo convention, a Mizo social organisation in Jampui hill of Kanchanpur subdivision in North Tripura District stated on May 26 that it would file a PIL in the High court, if Government doesn’t withdraw its plans of settling the Brus in the sub-d
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The Mizo convention, a Mizo social organisation in Jampui hill of Kanchanpur subdivision in North Tripura District stated on May 26 that it would file a PIL in the High court, if Government doesn’t withdraw its plans of settling the Brus in the sub-division, reports The Telegraph. The general secretary of the Mizo Convention of Jampui Hill, ZairemthiamaPachuau said that they would go on a strike if Government does not withdraw the proposal. Altogether 12 proposed land sites for resettlement of Bru people in Tripura were identified, including five in North district, one in Unakoti, three plots under Dhalai district and one plot in each Khowai, West Tripura and in Sepahijala Districts.
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May - 26 
The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire at Sukalterma under Melchhamunda Police Station limits in Bargarh District of Odisha on May 26, reports The Pioneer. The Superintendent
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The Security Forces (SFs) busted a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) camp following an exchange of fire at Sukalterma under Melchhamunda Police Station limits in Bargarh District of Odisha on May 26, reports The Pioneer. The Superintendent of Police (SP), Padmini Sahoo said a team of District Voluntary Force (DVF) was out on combing operations in the area when an exchange of fire ensued between the security personnel and the Maoists on the spot. While Maoists fled from the spot, Police recovered bullets, mariner compass, and other materials from the camp, the SP said adding that Police is engaged in conducting combing operations in the area.
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May - 26 
Three persons were injured when an old shell, used as artillery firing range by the Army, exploded in Tosa-Maidan in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior.A senior Police official said that an accidental shell
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Three persons were injured when an old shell, used as artillery firing range by the Army, exploded in Tosa-Maidan in Budgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 26, reports Daily Excelsior.A senior Police official said that an accidental shell blast took place in Tosa Maidan (old artillery range) Khag area of Budgam, in which the three persons sustained injuries. Later, Army launched a sanitization drive to clear the live old shells in the area.
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May - 26 
Two Policemen were killed in the night of May 26 after unidentified assailants opened fire on them in the Chowrangi No. 26 area of Turnol in Islamabad, reports Dawn.The Policemen were identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Mohsin Zafar and Head
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Two Policemen were killed in the night of May 26 after unidentified assailants opened fire on them in the Chowrangi No. 26 area of Turnol in Islamabad, reports Dawn.The Policemen were identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Mohsin Zafar and Head Constable Sajjad.
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May - 26 
The United Nations (UN) experts on May 26 called on the Bangladesh Government to stop the ongoing persecution of journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajoland expressed concern about his previous suspected enforced disappearance, reports New Age.They warned tha
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The United Nations (UN) experts on May 26 called on the Bangladesh Government to stop the ongoing persecution of journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajoland expressed concern about his previous suspected enforced disappearance, reports New Age.They warned that his detention and the ongoing criminal cases against him compound fears that Bangladesh was using the Digital Security Act to stifle free speech, according to a release issued by the UN Human Rights office in Geneva. The experts, who made the statement, include, among others, special rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression David Kaye, special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions Agnes Callamard, special rapporteur on the right to physical and mental health DainiusPūras, and Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances chair Luciano A Hazan.
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May - 26 
According to the National Security Council, the Afghan Government on May 26 released around 900 Taliban prisoners, reports Tolo News. The 900 prisoners were released from different prisons across the country, mainly from Pul-e-Charkhi Prison in Kabul
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According to the National Security Council, the Afghan Government on May 26 released around 900 Taliban prisoners, reports Tolo News. The 900 prisoners were released from different prisons across the country, mainly from Pul-e-Charkhi Prison in Kabul and Bagram Prison in Parwan province.The order for the release of these prisoners was issued by President Ashraf Ghani on the first day of Eid as he pledged to release up to 2,000 Taliban inmates. His announcement came as a response to the Taliban's calling a three-day ceasefire during Eid. “The number will reach 2,000, but what remains is related to the Taliban... The continuance of violence by the Taliban will not help the peace process,” said Javid Faisal, a spokesman for the National Security Council.
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May - 26 
The United States (US) President Donald Trump on May 26 at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.However, President Donald Trump added that he had not set a target date, am
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The United States (US) President Donald Trump on May 26 at a White House news conference renewed his desire for a full military withdrawal from Afghanistan, reports Tolo News.However, President Donald Trump added that he had not set a target date, amid speculation he might make ending America’s longest war part of his re-election campaign.“We’re there 19 years and, yeah, I think that’s enough... We can always go back if we want to,” said Trump.Trump also said:"Well, I think everyone knows we're down to less than 8,000 troops. We're with leadership in many different fields and in many different parts of that country. We're dealing with the Taliban; we're dealing with the president. The president now has gotten himself straightened out with the two presidents, but we're dealing with - because they had, as you know, they had competing factors and factions."
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May - 27 
A huge cache of arms and ammunition, suspected to be hidden by an insurgent group, were recovered from Miao Bum jungle area in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. Recovered items include an AK 56 assault rifle, three mag
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A huge cache of arms and ammunition, suspected to be hidden by an insurgent group, were recovered from Miao Bum jungle area in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. Recovered items include an AK 56 assault rifle, three magazines, 115 rounds of 7.62 mm live ammunition, one Under Barrell Grenade Launcher (UBGL), one hand grenade, four sticks of explosive powder gel, explosive gun powder, explosive (red phosphorous) (260 gm), cordex one metre, one detonator, one .22 pistol and three .22 rounds.
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May - 27 
A team of Special Task Force (STF)arresteda drug peddler, identified as Partap Singh (37), from LudhianaDistrict of Punjabfor smuggling 5.04 kilograms of heroin from Pakistan on May 27, reports The Tribune. According to the Assistant Inspector Genera
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A team of Special Task Force (STF)arresteda drug peddler, identified as Partap Singh (37), from LudhianaDistrict of Punjabfor smuggling 5.04 kilograms of heroin from Pakistan on May 27, reports The Tribune. According to the Assistant Inspector General (AIG), Sneh Deep Sharma, Partap, a resident of Kotli Aulkah village under Lopoke Police Station limits in Amritsar District, was on his way to supply the contraband in ration bags on a motorcycle, when he was arrested at a ‘naka’ near Casa Le Baron marriage palace.During the preliminary probe, the accused confessed that he had close links with Pakistan-based drug suppliers and that he was an addict for the last 15-20 years. “The accused has indicated that both consignments of heroin were purchased from a Pakistan-based supplier, Dodhi, after negotiations through WhatsApp calls,” said the AIG.
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May - 27 
A Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack, similar to the one that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2019, was averted after a joint team of the CRPF,Jammu and K
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A Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) attack, similar to the one that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in 2019, was averted after a joint team of the CRPF,Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and Army acting on intelligence inputs intercepted a car which was abandoned by the driver after being fired upon at Ayangund area in Rajpora Tehsil (revenue unit) in Pulwama District on May 27, reports The Times of India. According to information, a white Santro fitted with IEDs was on the move in Pulwama with plans to enter the highway to target a security convoy. The suspect car was intercepted at a checkpoint on May 27 night and signalled to halt which it did not, leading to the Security Forces (SFs) opening fire.A search of the vehicle later found a container packed with explosives. This container itself weighed around 50 kilograms. Later on, the nearby area was vacated and then destroyed the car in a controlled explosion. Police believe the fidayeen(suicide squad) plot to target the SFs or their installations was a joint venture of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Inspector General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar, said one Adil and Waleed Bahia, who worked for HM and JeM respectively, and two others were believed to be part of this foiled terror attempt. “Over the past year, the security forces have neutralised commanders, including Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) founder Zakir Musa (killed in May 2019), top JeM‘commander’ Qari Yasir (January 2020), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF) ‘commander’ Asif Ahmad (April 2020), AGuH leader Burhan Koka (April 2020) and Hizb deputy commander Junaid Sehrai (May 2020). They are desperate to hit back with a big attack,” IGP Kumar said.
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May - 27 
Assistant inspector-General of Police G.K. Iangraj stated that eight more individuals were arrested from unspecified locations on May 27 for killing of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) activist on February 28 in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya,
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Assistant inspector-General of Police G.K. Iangraj stated that eight more individuals were arrested from unspecified locations on May 27 for killing of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) activist on February 28 in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya, reports The Telegraph. With the arrests, the number of people who have been apprehended in the killing of the Khasi youth rose to 16.
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May - 27 
In a joint operation, the District Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered over 2 kilograms of heroin and 280 grams of opium hidden under the earth near the India-Pakistan border village – Jhugian Noor Muhanmad in Tarn Taran Di
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In a joint operation, the District Police and the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered over 2 kilograms of heroin and 280 grams of opium hidden under the earth near the India-Pakistan border village – Jhugian Noor Muhanmad in Tarn Taran District of Punjab on May 27, reports The Tribune. The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dhruv Dahiya said, the heroin was kept in a bottle while opium was wrapped in a plastic envelope. The consignment was brought on the demand of area drug traders from across the border.
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May - 27 
The Hizb-ul-Ahrar (HuA), a splinter group of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), on May 27 claimed the responsibility for the killing of two Policemen in the night of May 26 in the Chowrangi No. 26 area of Turnol in Islamabad, reports Daily Times.
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The Hizb-ul-Ahrar (HuA), a splinter group of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), on May 27 claimed the responsibility for the killing of two Policemen in the night of May 26 in the Chowrangi No. 26 area of Turnol in Islamabad, reports Daily Times.
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May - 27 
Hearing of seven Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions challenging the election date, commenced on May 27 before a five-judge Supreme Court (SC) bench, reports Daily Mirror. The five-member SC bench was headed by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya and com
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Hearing of seven Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions challenging the election date, commenced on May 27 before a five-judge Supreme Court (SC) bench, reports Daily Mirror. The five-member SC bench was headed by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya and comprises justices BuwanekaAluvihare, Sisira De Abrew, Priyantha Jayawardena and Vijith Malalgoda.Several FR petitions have been filed challenging the dissolution of Parliament and fixing the General Election date for June 20.
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May - 27 
President’s Counsel Manohara de Silva on May 27 told the SC that there was no legal provision to recall the gazette notification issued by the President dissolving Parliament and the gazette notification issued by the President on March 2 to dissolve
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President’s Counsel Manohara de Silva on May 27 told the SC that there was no legal provision to recall the gazette notification issued by the President dissolving Parliament and the gazette notification issued by the President on March 2 to dissolve Parliament was legal, reports Colombo Page. President’s Counsel said that no legal provision has been made to hold an election and convene a Parliament within three months of the dissolution of Parliament.
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May - 27 
Senior officials from Afghanistan, the United States (US) and Uzbekistan on May 27, held a virtual meeting on the situation in Afghanistan, and the three pledged to work together and address mutual issues of concern including political ties, securit
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Senior officials from Afghanistan, the United States (US) and Uzbekistan on May 27, held a virtual meeting on the situation in Afghanistan, and the three pledged to work together and address mutual issues of concern including political ties, security and economic and human development matters, reports Tolo News. The meeting was co-chaired by American Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale, Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar, and Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. Later on, the three countries issued a joint statement in which the three nations pledged to further expand their cooperation. The first part of the joint statement reads that the three countries are “committed to greater cooperation among themselves" and call on countries of the region and the broader international community "to promote the Afghanistan peace process and to support the goal of a durable political settlement preserving the gains of the past 18 years to end the war in that country.”The joint statement also welcomed the political agreement between President Ashraf Ghani and his election rival Abdullah Abdullah. On the ceasefire, the statement said: “Welcomed the historic Eid ceasefire and the decision by Afghan leadership this week to expedite the release of Taliban prisoners, including the more than 900 prisoners released since that decision was taken, and urged the continued release of prisoners by both the Afghan Government and the Taliban consistent with the US -Taliban agreement of February 29." The joint statement also “took note of the US-Afghanistan Joint Declaration and the US-Taliban agreement of February 29 and affirmed Taliban and Islamic Republic of Afghanistan commitments to prevent any international terrorist groups or individuals, including al-Qaeda and (Daesh), from using Afghan soil; to this end, the sacrifices of the Afghan National Security Forces and its international partners are greatly appreciated.” Through the trilateral format, the participants intend to deepen cooperation through the following priority areas: "Developing security cooperation and intensifying joint efforts to combat cross-border threats along the frontier between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, and to address issues such as terrorism, drug and precursor trafficking, smuggling, illegal migration, human trafficking, and wildlife trafficking throughout the region."
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May - 27 
At least seven Afghan forces were killed and one was wounded after the Taliban attacked a security checkpoint in Seyagerd District of Parwan Province in the night of May 27, reports Tolo News. Wahida Shahkar, a spokeswoman for the Provincial Governor
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At least seven Afghan forces were killed and one was wounded after the Taliban attacked a security checkpoint in Seyagerd District of Parwan Province in the night of May 27, reports Tolo News. Wahida Shahkar, a spokeswoman for the Provincial Governor said the Taliban attacked the security checkpoint and clashed with Afghan security forces.The Taliban also suffered casualties but there is no exact information about the number, she added.
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May - 27 
The Security Forces of Faryab Province discovered and confiscated three mines planted by Taliban, on May 27, reports Bakhtar News.Mohammad Hanif Rezaee, Shaheen 209thArmy Corps spokesman told that the mines were discovered and defused from outskirt
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The Security Forces of Faryab Province discovered and confiscated three mines planted by Taliban, on May 27, reports Bakhtar News.Mohammad Hanif Rezaee, Shaheen 209thArmy Corps spokesman told that the mines were discovered and defused from outskirt of Almar District.It is said that Taliban planted these mines for targeting security and defense forces.
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May - 28 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) commander identified as, Pradeep alias Bhima Kunjam, carrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 on his head surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 28, reports The Times of India. According t
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) commander identified as, Pradeep alias Bhima Kunjam, carrying a cash reward of INR 800,000 on his head surrendered in Dantewada District of Chhattisgarh on May 28, reports The Times of India. According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Pallava, Kunjam, a deputy commander of platoon number 24 surrendered before the Police expressing that he was extremely disappointed with hollow ideologies of Maoists and wished to surrender. He was involved in the ambush laid against Security Forces (SFs) including Burkapal attack that killed 25 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in 2016. Kunjam had joined CPI-Maoist in 2008 as Malangir LOS (Local Organizational Squad) member and later underwent training for the mobile interception, repairing of radio, wireless sets, etc. He was also close to senior Maoist leaders like Ganesh Uikey and has worked for them. Later in 2017, he was posted as deputy commander in Malangir Area platoon number 24.
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May - 28 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected militants in a car in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was neutralisedby the Security Forces (SFs) on May 28 (today), reports Greater Kashmir.“We had received inputs about movement
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by suspected militants in a car in Pulwama District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) was neutralisedby the Security Forces (SFs) on May 28 (today), reports Greater Kashmir.“We had received inputs about movement of the vehicle carrying an IED 4-5 days ago,” Police said.A joint team of the SFs recovered the IED after searching the vehicle and the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) teams defused it without causing any damage.
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May - 28 
On May 28, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Andro village in Imphal East District of Manipur, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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On May 28, a United National Liberation Front (UNLF) militant was arrested from Andro village in Imphal East District of Manipur, tweets Eastern Army Command.
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May - 28 
Punjab Police recovered eight kilograms heroin valued at INR 400 million from India-Pakistan border near Rattoke village of Bhikhiwind sub-division in Tarn Taran District on May 28, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, the drug was buried in t
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Punjab Police recovered eight kilograms heroin valued at INR 400 million from India-Pakistan border near Rattoke village of Bhikhiwind sub-division in Tarn Taran District on May 28, reports Hindustan Times. As per the report, the drug was buried in the wheat field situated across the barbed wire fence and ahead of the zero line on the border.Police also arrested one Gurlal Singh of Rattoke village, who had allegedly buried the heroin concealed in plastic bottles. Senior superintendent of police (SSP), Tarn Taran, Dhruv Dahiya said besides heroin, they have also recovered 30 gm opium from the border.
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May - 28 
SFJ’s scheduled ‘referendum 2020’ programme - an exercise to know the opinion of Sikhs for a separate Sikh State, has been deferred to 2022, reports The Times of India on May 29. The report mentions a Pakistani private TV channel, according to which
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SFJ’s scheduled ‘referendum 2020’ programme - an exercise to know the opinion of Sikhs for a separate Sikh State, has been deferred to 2022, reports The Times of India on May 29. The report mentions a Pakistani private TV channel, according to which the ‘referendum 2020’ was scheduled to be held in November 2020 but has been deferred due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new date for holding the referendum would be announced soon, the report added. Earlier, Pakistan’s Khalistani Sikh leader Gopal Singh Chawla had hinted at a delay in holding the referendum, saying that, “Neither is it written in Quran nor in Guru Granth Sahib that ‘referendum 2020’ has to be held in 2020 only.”
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May - 28 
The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered three plastic bottles filled with contraband suspected to be heroin weighing 1.6 kilograms each from the Ferozepur sector along the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 28, r
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The Border Security Force (BSF) personnel recovered three plastic bottles filled with contraband suspected to be heroin weighing 1.6 kilograms each from the Ferozepur sector along the India-Pakistan border in Ferozepur District of Punjab on May 28, reports United News of India. A spokesperson of the Punjab Frontier's Head Quarter said that the contraband was attempted to be pushed through water channel from Pakistan with the help of water Hyacinth. The value of the heroin seized is said to be INR 80 million in the international market.
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May - 28 
Three cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed while another was injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Tabo Valley
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Three cadres of People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), including a woman, were killed while another was injured in an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) in Tabo Valley of Manmandubera forest under Tabo Police Station limits in West Singhbhum District of Jharkhand on May 28, reports The Times of India. Also, another PLFI rebel was arrested from the spot. The slain cadres were identified as - Patras (40), Dadu Nag (30) alias Champa da, and his 26-year-old wife whose identity is yet to be ascertained. The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Rajiv Ranjan Singh said, “Acting on a tip-off the Police and Paramilitary Forces launched a search operation at the valley at dawn and as the forces were advancing, the PLFI rebels opened fire at them. Soon the SFs replied the shots leading to a gun-battle. After the guns fell silent, the SFs started a combing operation during which they found three bullet-ridden bodies and one AK-47 rifle, live cartridges, explosives, and Naxal literature were from the spot.” The DIG further added that “An unidentified cadre who sustained injuries in the gunfight has been admitted to the government hospital in Chakradharpur while a fifth rebel, identified as Manoj, has been arrested.”
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May - 28 
Two HM Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested along with arms and ammunition, including two pistols, by SFs at Pandithpora Kralgund in Handwara town in Kupwara District of J&K on May 28, reports Daily Excelsior.The accused identified as Asif Ahmad
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Two HM Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested along with arms and ammunition, including two pistols, by SFs at Pandithpora Kralgund in Handwara town in Kupwara District of J&K on May 28, reports Daily Excelsior.The accused identified as Asif Ahmad Dar and Muzamil Ahmad Peer, tried to escapeon seeing the naka(barricade) checking, when they were arrested by the SFs. Two pistols, as many pistol magazines, and 20 pistol rounds were recovered from their possession.
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May - 28 
Defence Secretary Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Special Task Force (STF) has a major role to play in countering extremism and organised crimes, reports Daily Mirror on May 29. The Defence Secretary expressed these views while addressi
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Defence Secretary Major General (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the Special Task Force (STF) has a major role to play in countering extremism and organised crimes, reports Daily Mirror on May 29. The Defence Secretary expressed these views while addressing the STF troops during his maiden visit to STF headquarters since he assumed duties as the Defence Secretary. Expressing his gratitude to over 700 STF personnel, who suffered severe injuries during the war against Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorism, he said the STF had kept a remarkable stride in Sri Lanka’s 30-year long war fighting with LTTE terrorism, in which many heroic men and women of the STF had sacrificed with their lives and limbs.
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May - 28 
Four Taliban militants were arrested by Afghan Security Forces in Dahsn Qeyaghak region of Firoz Koh city in Ghor province, Bakhtar News reports on May 29. Security officials in Ghor told, the militias were arrested while they wanted to establish che
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Four Taliban militants were arrested by Afghan Security Forces in Dahsn Qeyaghak region of Firoz Koh city in Ghor province, Bakhtar News reports on May 29. Security officials in Ghor told, the militias were arrested while they wanted to establish checkpoint in Dahsn Qeyaghak region. Four weapons have seized from them as well, security officials added.
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May - 28 
The Ministry of Defense in a statement on May 29, said that at least 14 members of the Afghan Border Force were killed in an attack by the Taliban in Dand-e-Patan District of Paktia Province on May 28-evening, despite a ceasefire that continues betwe
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The Ministry of Defense in a statement on May 29, said that at least 14 members of the Afghan Border Force were killed in an attack by the Taliban in Dand-e-Patan District of Paktia Province on May 28-evening, despite a ceasefire that continues between the two sides, reports Tolo News. Three other members of the Border Force were wounded in the attack. This comes as a government official on May 29, morning confirmed that the ceasefire that started on May 24 continues across the country despite some scattered incidents that happened in the last two days.
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May - 28 
Vehicle of Mawlawi Aminuddin Muzafari, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Religious Affair hit on road side mine in Kapisa Province on May 28, in which his driver, was killed and three others were wounded, reports Bakhtar News. Abdul Shareq Shurush, Spokesm
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Vehicle of Mawlawi Aminuddin Muzafari, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Religious Affair hit on road side mine in Kapisa Province on May 28, in which his driver, was killed and three others were wounded, reports Bakhtar News. Abdul Shareq Shurush, Spokesman of Kapisa Police Chief stated, the incident took place in Deh Muzafar region in Hase-e-Duwem District of Kapisa Province.
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May - 29 
Sumi Hoho, the apex Sumi tribal organization on urged Nagaland Governor R N Ravi to hold up the delimitation exercise until the Government's peace talks with Naga leaders reaches an amicable settlement, reports The Sentinel on May 30. In a statement
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Sumi Hoho, the apex Sumi tribal organization on urged Nagaland Governor R N Ravi to hold up the delimitation exercise until the Government's peace talks with Naga leaders reaches an amicable settlement, reports The Sentinel on May 30. In a statement by Hoho President Hekhushe Sikhu and General Secretary Nikheto Jimomi, the Hoho said that one of the major demands by the negotiating parties is increase of the legislature assembly seats, of which, if the Government of India consents, rearrangement of the present constituencies have to be carried out. The delimitation exercise is aimed at redrawing the boundaries of the various Assembly and Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) constituencies.
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May - 29 
A joint operation by the Kolkata Police Special Task Force (STF) with Asansol-Durgapur Police led to the busting of an illegal arms factory at Neamatpur in Kulti block in West Bardhaman District of West Bengal on May 29, reports The Times of India.Se
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A joint operation by the Kolkata Police Special Task Force (STF) with Asansol-Durgapur Police led to the busting of an illegal arms factory at Neamatpur in Kulti block in West Bardhaman District of West Bengal on May 29, reports The Times of India.Security Forces (SFs) recovered about 350 state-of-the art semi-finished 7mm pistols from the arms factory.
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May - 29 
A key member of the supply team of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Aaytu Sodhi alias Ramesh (25), surrendered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 29, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, Ramesh, a member of
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A key member of the supply team of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) identified as Aaytu Sodhi alias Ramesh (25), surrendered in Bijapur District of Chhattisgarh on May 29, reports The Pioneer. According to Police, Ramesh, a member of the Maoist area committee supply team in Pamed/Usur region in the District, had joined the CPI-Maoist in 2011 as a ‘militia member’ and was active there till 2017. Ramesh told the Police that in 2019 he had supplied wireless sets, clothes, electrical items, and explosives worth INR 1 million to Maoists. In January this year, he supplied medicines, wireless sets, wire, clothes, and items of daily use worth INR 500,000 to the Maoists.
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May - 29 
A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested on May 29 from Tingkhong area in Dibrugarh District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The arrestee was identified as Jantu Baruah. One one 7.65mm pistol, one magazine and live
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A United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) militant was arrested on May 29 from Tingkhong area in Dibrugarh District of Assam, reports The Sentinel. The arrestee was identified as Jantu Baruah. One one 7.65mm pistol, one magazine and live round of ammunition, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and IED making materials were recovered from the arrestee. The IEDs were later diffused.
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May - 29 
A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madvi Joga (40), was arrested from Rasavaya village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 29, reports The Week. The Superintendent of Pol
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A wanted Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre identified as Madvi Joga (40), was arrested from Rasavaya village under Gadiras Police Station limits in Sukma District of Chhattisgarh on May 29, reports The Week. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Shalabh Sinha said, acting on a tip-off about the movement of the Maoist in the said area, a team of Police raided the spot and arrested him along with a muzzle-loading gun. Joga was active as a member of the Maoists' Katekalyan area committee and carried a cash reward of INR 500,000 on his head. He was allegedly associated with the outlawed CPI-Maoist for the past 7-8 years and tasked with supplying country-made guns to the Maoists in Sukma, the SP added.
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May - 29 
On May 29, Abdul Karim aliasBoro Abdul Karim, atop‘commander’ of Bangladesh based terror group, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JMB), was arrested from Jangipuar in the Murshidabad District of West Bengal, reports ZeeNews. Considered to be the second topmost l
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On May 29, Abdul Karim aliasBoro Abdul Karim, atop‘commander’ of Bangladesh based terror group, Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen (JMB), was arrested from Jangipuar in the Murshidabad District of West Bengal, reports ZeeNews. Considered to be the second topmost leader of JMB in India after the terror group‘chief’, Salauddin Salehin, Karim also being the main leader of the Dhuliyan module would actively supply logistics and support, shelter to top leaders like Salauddin. In 2018, Karim had managed to escape when a raid was conducted at his residence and a substantial amount of explosives and jihadi material was seized. With the recent arrest of Karim by Kolkata Special Task Force (STF), the top three JMB leadership in India has now been reduced to 2.
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May - 29 
A UN report released on May 29, states that the Taliban has failed to fulfill one of the core parts of the US-Taliban agreement, namely that it would break ties with al Qaeda, reports Tolo News. The agreement was signed in February, 2020 in Doha, Qat
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A UN report released on May 29, states that the Taliban has failed to fulfill one of the core parts of the US-Taliban agreement, namely that it would break ties with al Qaeda, reports Tolo News. The agreement was signed in February, 2020 in Doha, Qatar, after months of negotiations. Al-Qaeda has 400 to 600 operatives active in 12 Afghan provinces and is running training camps in the east of the country, according to the report. “The Taliban regularly consulted with Al-Qaeda during negotiations with the United States and offered guarantees that it would honor their historical ties,” the report states. The senior leadership of Al Qaeda remains present in Afghanistan, the report says, as well as hundreds of armed operatives, al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent, and groups of foreign terrorist fighters aligned with the Taliban. The report also highlights Daesh’s subversive activities in the country, saying that the UN monitoring team now estimates that Daesh numbers are as low as 2,200 in Afghanistan. The report says that Daesh "remains capable of mounting attacks in various parts of the country, including Kabul," but some of those attacks claimed “may have arisen wholly or partly from a tactical accommodation with the Haqqani network." The authors of the report argue that the Taliban’s credibility as a counter-terrorism partner for the international community will "rest on their success in countering the threat from Daesh’s Khorasan branch," in addition to their handling of any threat posed by al-Qaeda, the report says. According to the report, the number of foreign terrorist fighters "in search of a purpose and livelihood" in Afghanistan, including "up to 6,500 Pakistanis," will "render this a complex challenge," which will require careful monitoring.
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May - 30 
A joint squad of Charla Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly arrested three persons suspected to be Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] moving under suspicious circumstances in Chintaguppa forest area in Charla Manda
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A joint squad of Charla Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel reportedly arrested three persons suspected to be Naxalites [Left Wing Extremists, LWEs] moving under suspicious circumstances in Chintaguppa forest area in Charla Mandal(administrative unit) in Bhadradri-Kothagudem District of Telangana on May 30, reports The Hindu.The Police identified one of them as a member of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist)’s Revolutionary People’s Committee (RCP) and another a courier, both hailing from Kurnapalli village of Charla Mandal.The squad also seized a gunny bag containing 25 gelatin sticks from their possession, Police said.
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May - 30 
A wanted Khalistani terrorist, identified as Tirath Singh (32), was arrested in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Special Operation Group (SOG) of the Punjab Police from his residence at Thaparnagar area under
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A wanted Khalistani terrorist, identified as Tirath Singh (32), was arrested in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Special Operation Group (SOG) of the Punjab Police from his residence at Thaparnagar area under the Sadar Bazar Police Station limits in Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh on May 30, reports Times Now. As per the report, Tirath Singh had been staying at the said area and was associated with the Khalistan movement on social media for quite a long while. Information about his presence was received by the Punjab Police and passed on to the ATS in Uttar Pradesh. Tirath Singh was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) by the Mohali Police in January 2020. The Uttar Pradesh ATS, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), D.K. Thakur said that literature pertaining to the Khalistan movement has been recovered from his possession. Posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale were also recovered from him. The official said that the social media account and WhatsApp of Tirath Singh were filled with messages showing his support to the Khalistan movement.
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May - 30 
An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior.A CordonandSearch Operation (CASO) was launched in the Poshkreeri area in the district following inf
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An encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Anantnag District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior.A CordonandSearch Operation (CASO) was launched in the Poshkreeri area in the district following information about the presence of militants, a Police official said. The official said as the SFs were conducting searches, the militants fired upon them, to which the forces retaliated, triggering a gunfight. However, there were no reports of any casualties as of now.
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May - 30 
Based on the information provided by Joga, the Chhattisgarh Police in coordination with Malkangiri Police busted a country-made weapons factory of CPI-Maoist at Bhasriguda village in Malkangiri District of Odisha on May 30 and arrested a Maoist sympa
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Based on the information provided by Joga, the Chhattisgarh Police in coordination with Malkangiri Police busted a country-made weapons factory of CPI-Maoist at Bhasriguda village in Malkangiri District of Odisha on May 30 and arrested a Maoist sympathizer identified as - Jagganath Barnai (45). The SP disclosed, “During Joga’s interrogation, he revealed that a home-run country-made gun-manufacturing unit for supplying firearms to Maoists was being run by the Maoist sympathizer Jagganath Barnai in the said area of the District”. Later, a raid was conducted there and Barnai was arrested. Police recovered two muzzle-loading guns, 10 barrels of guns, gun-butts, along with tools used for making weapons from his house, said the SP.
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May - 30 
Mizoram Chief Minister (CM) Zoramthanga on May 30 wrote to Tripura CM opposing re-settlement of the Bru refugees near the traditional habitat of the Mizos in Jampui in North Tripura District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now. In the letter Mizoram CM
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Mizoram Chief Minister (CM) Zoramthanga on May 30 wrote to Tripura CM opposing re-settlement of the Bru refugees near the traditional habitat of the Mizos in Jampui in North Tripura District of Tripura, reports Northeast Now. In the letter Mizoram CM stated that “As you are no doubt aware, there has been ethnic tension and upheaval between Mizos and Brus, both in Mizoram and Tripura and any strain between the two communities in Tripura will no doubt have repercussions in Mizoram.” Highlighting the ethnic tension, Zoramthanga requested the Tripura chief minister “to immediately reconsider and cancel the proposal for re-settlement of displaced Brus at the traditional habitat of the Mizos i.e. Jampui Hills and surrounding areas in North Tripura.
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May - 30 
On May 30, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant, identified as ‘private’ MinlongPansa was arrested from Kengkhu village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestee was involved i
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On May 30, a National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Reformation (NSCN-R) militant, identified as ‘private’ MinlongPansa was arrested from Kengkhu village in Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, reports Arunachal Times. The arrestee was involved in extortion activities.
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May - 30 
Pakistani troops violated CeaseFire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to intense firing and shelling on forward areas in two sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior.The inten
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Pakistani troops violated CeaseFire Agreement (CFA) by resorting to intense firing and shelling on forward areas in two sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior.The intense firing from small arms across the border started around 10 am in Kirni sector, drawing befitting retaliation by the Indian Army, and later in the day, the Pakistani troops also initiated unprovoked firing and mortar shelling in Khari Karmara sector around 7.45 pm.
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May - 30 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) during an operation in Sopore area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior.A Police spokesman said that Sopore Police
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested three Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) during an operation in Sopore area in Baramulla District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30, reports Daily Excelsior.A Police spokesman said that Sopore Police, 22- Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of Army and 179 Battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a joint operation at Shangergund on Sopore Kupwara Road arrested three OGWs of LeT, who have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Mir alias Lashkiri, Mudasir Ahmad Mir and Athar Shamas Mir.Police said that incriminating materials including arms and ammunitions were recovered from their possession. The arms and ammunition recovered include one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL)Thrower, four UBGL grenades, four AK- 47 magazines and 137 rounds of AK-47 ammunition.
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May - 30 
The two militants killed in an encounter at Wanpora in Qoimoh area in Kulgam District on May 30, were identified as Shakir Yatoo of Ghat Khudwani in Kulgam District,and Perwaiz Hajam of Wanpora in Khudwani area in Kulgam District. Both of them belong
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The two militants killed in an encounter at Wanpora in Qoimoh area in Kulgam District on May 30, were identified as Shakir Yatoo of Ghat Khudwani in Kulgam District,and Perwaiz Hajam of Wanpora in Khudwani area in Kulgam District. Both of them belonged to the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM). Earlier, South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) had reported the incident stating two militants were killed in an encounter which broke out between SFs and militants in Kulgam District of J&K on May 30.
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May - 30 
Two militants were killed in an encounter which broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30 (today), reports ddinews.gov.in. A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched following
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Two militants were killed in an encounter which broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and militants in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 30 (today), reports ddinews.gov.in. A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched following information about the presence of militants in Wanpora area of the south Kashmir district, a Police official said. The identity of the slain militants is yet to be established.
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May - 30 
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Karachi Police claimed to have arrested a militant of Daesh in a joint operation with an intelligence agency in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindhon May 30, reports The News.According to SIU chief Sen
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The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Karachi Police claimed to have arrested a militant of Daesh in a joint operation with an intelligence agency in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindhon May 30, reports The News.According to SIU chief Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Irfan Bahadur, the arrested suspect has been identified as Sikandar Khan. The officer disclosed that weapons used in various terror and criminal activities were also seized from his possession.
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May - 30 
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issuing a press statement on May 30 expressed serious concern about arbitrary and frequent arrests of Chakra Bahadur Khatri of Khotang District, a leader of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nep
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issuing a press statement on May 30 expressed serious concern about arbitrary and frequent arrests of Chakra Bahadur Khatri of Khotang District, a leader of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Chand), reports The Himalayan Times. The rights body said the Government was responsible for making the condition of Khatri unknown even to his family, meting out inhumane treatment to him and refusing to abide by frequent orders of the Supreme Court. According to the NHRC, Khatri was last arrested on May 28 from Khotang and taken to Siraha through Udayapur and Solukhumbu the following day. It was his sixth arrest in the past one year.
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May - 30 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on May 30 arrested a cadre of banned militant outfit Ansar-al-Islam from BSCIC area in Pabna District of Rajshahi Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is identified as Abdullah Akash. RAB recovered bomb-making ma
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on May 30 arrested a cadre of banned militant outfit Ansar-al-Islam from BSCIC area in Pabna District of Rajshahi Division, reports Dhaka Tribune. The arrestee is identified as Abdullah Akash. RAB recovered bomb-making materials, jihadist literature and mobile phones from him.
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May - 30 
A senior Army Intelligence officer has told the Presidential Commission investigating into the Easter Sunday attacks that former Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director SSP Shani Abeysekera had not permitted to question those who were allege
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A senior Army Intelligence officer has told the Presidential Commission investigating into the Easter Sunday attacks that former Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director SSP Shani Abeysekera had not permitted to question those who were allegedly involved in extremist activities and conduct further investigations into them, reports Daily News on May 31. He said this when inquired by Commission President, Court of Appeal Judge Justice Janak De Silva. He said Mohammed Jameel who blew himself at the Tropical Inn lodge in Dehiwala has been proven to be involved in extremist activities. The witness said a team led by him succeeded in reaching the house of this suicide bomber’s house and question his wife within an hour of the blast. He also said that they have received information of Mohommed Ibrahim and Mohammed Jameel for having been involved in extremist activities from 2015. These suicide bombers were involved in the Dematagoda and Dehiwala blasts.
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May - 30 
An explosion killed two employees of a private TV channel in Kabul City, capital of Afghanistanon May 30, reports The Khaama Press.An official in the Ministry of Interior (MoI) confirmed that the vehicle of Khurshid TV, one of the private TV channels
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An explosion killed two employees of a private TV channel in Kabul City, capital of Afghanistanon May 30, reports The Khaama Press.An official in the Ministry of Interior (MoI) confirmed that the vehicle of Khurshid TV, one of the private TV channels, hit an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at around 4 pm on May 30, in which two people, including a reporter and one of the technical workers of the television were killed injured at least six others including one of the employees of the TV channel.
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May - 30 
At least three members of a family were killed when a mortar shell landed on their house in Joye Dukhtar village of Seyagerd District in Parwan Province, Tolo News reports May 31. Wahida Shahkar, the Parwan Governor's spokeswoman, said the mortar was
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At least three members of a family were killed when a mortar shell landed on their house in Joye Dukhtar village of Seyagerd District in Parwan Province, Tolo News reports May 31. Wahida Shahkar, the Parwan Governor's spokeswoman, said the mortar was fired by the Taliban to target Security Forces at a checkpoint of the village. However, the Taliban denies their involvement in the incident.
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May - 31 
A civilian, identified as Mohammad Yasir (25), a resident of Gohlad in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), was injured and at least two residential houses damaged when Pakistani army continued heavy shelling targeting various sectors along th
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A civilian, identified as Mohammad Yasir (25), a resident of Gohlad in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), was injured and at least two residential houses damaged when Pakistani army continued heavy shelling targeting various sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) violating the Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) in Poonch District of J&K on May 31, reports Daily Excelsior. The shelling from across the border in Mendhar and Balakote sectors started around 11 pm on May 30 and continued till 4:50 am May 31, followed by fresh rounds of fire in Kirni, Qasba and Degwar sectors in the evening, Army officials said.
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May - 31 
Police busted a Maoist hideout and arrested a Maoist following an exchange of fire in a raid conducted with the help of the CRPF in Giridih District of Jharkhand on May 31, reports The Times of India. Giridih SP, S K Jha said, “A hardcore Maoist Rake
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Police busted a Maoist hideout and arrested a Maoist following an exchange of fire in a raid conducted with the help of the CRPF in Giridih District of Jharkhand on May 31, reports The Times of India. Giridih SP, S K Jha said, “A hardcore Maoist Rakesh Marandi was nabbed (arrested). He was a member of a squad active in the bordering areas of Bihar and Giridih district. During interrogation, Marandi confessed to his involvement in attacking workers at a bridge-construction site in Baghmari and Chirudih under Bhelwaghat police station on April 27.” SP Jha further said, “The naxal [Left Wing Extremism, LWE] hideout was busted at the foothills of Parasnath under Nimyaghat police station. We also seized 45 electric detonators, 98 live cartridges, naxal literature, banners, posters and other items.” Further, The Telegraph on June 2 reports that Marandi - a resident of Rajadumar village under Bhelwaghati Police Station limits in Giridih District was working as a member of the Santhal Pargana zonal committee of CPI-Maoist and was a member of the technical team of the organisation.
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May - 31 
Security Forces (SFs) based on intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area busted a terror hideout at Akhal Malwan forest in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 31, reports The Times of India. The shelter is used by
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Security Forces (SFs) based on intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area busted a terror hideout at Akhal Malwan forest in Kulgam District of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on May 31, reports The Times of India. The shelter is used by Haider, a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant from Pakistan, who wasn’t there at the time of the operation, Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Range, Vijay Kumar said. He further added, “A joint team of J&K Police, Army’s 9 RR, 10 Para SF commandos and CRPF’s 18 Bn launched a cordon-and-search operation in Akhal Malwan belt and discovered a hideout built inside a tunnel-like space in the forest. The search party also recovered an AK-47 rifle and some rounds of ammunition, besides several household items from the spot.”
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May - 31 
Six members of the Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Police at Kurnavalli village of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telan
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Six members of the Revolutionary People’s Committee (RPC) of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) surrendered before the Police at Kurnavalli village of Cherla Mandal (administrative sub-division) in Bhadradri Kothagudem District of Telangana on May 31, reports Telangana Today. The surrendered Maoists were identified as – Koram Nageswar Rao, Komaram Ramesh, Sonde Ramesh, Koram Sathyam, Irpa Venkateshwarlu, and Vage Kanna Rao. As per the report, the Maoists were accompanied by around 200 villagers who reportedly pursued them to surrender.
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May - 31 
Two persons, including a Policeman, were killed in firing by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Keraikela Police Station area of West SinghbhumDistrict of Jharkhand on May 31, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (SP), In
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Two persons, including a Policeman, were killed in firing by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Keraikela Police Station area of West SinghbhumDistrict of Jharkhand on May 31, reports The Times of India. Superintendent of Police (SP), Indrajeet Mahata said, “The Maoists squad opened fire on security personnel when they were crossing Jonua village in Keraikela. One of the deceased has been identified as Lakhinder Munda, a body guard of Chakradharpur SDPO (Sub-Divisional Police Officer) Nathu Singh Meena, and the other person is Sunder Swarup Mahtoa, a Special Police Officer (SPO). Both the men were rushed to the hospital in Chakradharpur but doctors declared them brought dead.”
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May - 31 
The worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim community has suffered a major blow in its efforts to get their Pakistani brethren a status of minority community after Pakistan government denied to include Ahmadiyya’s in its National Commission for Minorities (NCM) e
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The worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim community has suffered a major blow in its efforts to get their Pakistani brethren a status of minority community after Pakistan government denied to include Ahmadiyya’s in its National Commission for Minorities (NCM) even as Pakistan’s ministry of religious affairs had earlier recommended the Federal Cabinet to include Ahmadiyya’s in NCM whose number touches over 40 lakh and still referred as Kafir’s (infidels) in Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Times of India reported on June 1. According to reports, Federal cabinet had in recent past announced to not include Ahmadi’s in NCM on the plea that they didn’t fall in the definition of minorities. An Indian Ahmadiyya leader who didn’t wish to speak on record about the community’s affairs in Pakistan fearing further retaliation against community fellows who have relatives spread across the border said “The worldwide Ahmadiyya community had launched a campaign to get the minority community status to Ahmadiyya’s in Pakistan and was trying to build pressure on Pak government but the Pak cabinet’s decision has dashed our hopes and their efforts have suffered a major blow ”.
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May - 31 
Three militants were shot dead in an encounter with Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Elum Ghar area under Pir Baba Police Station in Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 31, reports Dawn. According to the CTD, the militants were
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Three militants were shot dead in an encounter with Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Elum Ghar area under Pir Baba Police Station in Buner District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on May 31, reports Dawn. According to the CTD, the militants were coming from Elum Ghar just before Zuhar (Noon) prayers when the CTD personnel present there started chasing them. After sensing that they were being followed by CTD officials, the militants opened fire on them. The CTD personnel returned fire and as a result all the three militants were killed. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Wahab, son of Shakirullah of Bann village; Inamullah, son of Taj Mohammad of Malook Abad village; and Ihsanullah, son of Habibullah of Qambar village of Swat District. When contacted, the Pir Baba Police said the operation was conducted by the CTD Malakand division for which the Buner Elite Force and the District Police force supported it.
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May - 31 
The Afghan Government on May 31, confirmed the release of 3,000 Taliban prisoners from different prisons across the country so far, reports Bakhtar News. Javed Faisal, spokesman for the National Security Council (NSC), said they had released 1,000 m
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The Afghan Government on May 31, confirmed the release of 3,000 Taliban prisoners from different prisons across the country so far, reports Bakhtar News. Javed Faisal, spokesman for the National Security Council (NSC), said they had released 1,000 more Taliban prisoners over the past two days. The Taliban inmates were set free from different prisons of the country, but most of them walked free from Pul-i-Charkhi and Bagram jails, Fiasal said, adding the remaining 710 were freed on May 30-31. On the other hand, the Taliban have also released 150 Government prisoners over the past two days in different provinces of the country. Taliban’s ‘political office spokesman’ Suhail Shaheen said they had released 420 government prisoners so far. For its part, the government also acknowledged its prisoners had also released been freed by the Taliban.
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May - 31 
Two shepherds lost their lives in explosion of landmine in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 31, reports Bakhtar News.
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Two shepherds lost their lives in explosion of landmine in Kohistan District of Badakhshan Province on May 31, reports Bakhtar News.
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May - 31 
One child was killed and another sustained injuries in explosion of a landmine in Ghor Province on May 31, reports Bakhtar News. Abdul Maroof Ramish Spokesman for Ghor security directorate told the mine exploded while the children were grazing their
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One child was killed and another sustained injuries in explosion of a landmine in Ghor Province on May 31, reports Bakhtar News. Abdul Maroof Ramish Spokesman for Ghor security directorate told the mine exploded while the children were grazing their cows in suburb of Ferozkoh center of Ghor.
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May - 31 
The Afghan Government will continue the release of Taliban prisoners to begin intra-Afghan negotiations and to help the announced reduction in violence go on, said the National Security Council on May 31, reports Tolo News. President Ashraf Ghani on
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The Afghan Government will continue the release of Taliban prisoners to begin intra-Afghan negotiations and to help the announced reduction in violence go on, said the National Security Council on May 31, reports Tolo News. President Ashraf Ghani on May 24 pledged to release 2,000 Taliban prisoners as a goodwill gesture in response to the Eid ceasefire announced by the Taliban. So far, the Government has released 1,700 detainees of this latest pledged tranche, bringing the total number of Taliban released to 2,700. The release of prisoners is part of the US-Taliban agreement and is intended to pave the way for the start of the intra-Afghan negotiations, for which the Afghan government has shown a readiness to begin. The Taliban has also released over 420 prisoners, 73 of them during the last few days from Balkh, Logar, Kunduz, Paktia, Paktika and Khost provinces. “The process will continue so that based on President Ghani’s decree, 2,000 prisoners are released,” said Javid Faisal, a spokesman for National Security Council.
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*Data till , April 24, 2024
Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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