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Uzair Ahmad, who is alleged involved in September 7, 2012 blast at Delhi High Court in which at least 15 persons had lost their lives, was on November 1 remanded in 14-day of judicial custody by a Delhi High Court, reports niticentral.com. The NIA t
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Uzair Ahmad, who is alleged involved in September 7, 2012 blast at Delhi High Court in which at least 15 persons had lost their lives, was on November 1 remanded in 14-day of judicial custody by a Delhi High Court, reports niticentral.com. The NIA team had told the Jharkhand Court that Uzair has been booked under Unlawful Activity Prevention Act (UAPA).
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November - 1 
A central government order banning the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been upheld by the Madras (Tamil Nadu) High Court, which said there was every justification for the May 14, 2010 proscription and a subsequent tribunal order upholding
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A central government order banning the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) has been upheld by the Madras (Tamil Nadu) High Court, which said there was every justification for the May 14, 2010 proscription and a subsequent tribunal order upholding it, The Times of India reports on July 2. A division bench comprising of Justice Elipe Dharma Rao and Justice M Venugopal, dismissing the petitions filed by Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) leader Vaiko, Tamilar Desiya Iyakkam's Pazha Nedumaran and Prisoners Rights Forum director and advocate P Pugalenthi, said: "Though the object for which the LTTE had been floated was highly laudable, with the passage of time, it has taken ugly path, leading to many heinous crimes in our land also. Voluminous materials containing highly sensitive information have been produced before us by the Centre to show the involvement of the organization in various crimes in India, including the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, wherein the top brass of the LTTE were the accused. All these materials were available with the government while issuing the notification."
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November - 1 
a day after a man was killed during the blockade by a non-Rabha group protesting the election to the RHAC, officials working closely with the State Election Commission said the panel had no option but to go ahead with the poll this month, reports The
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a day after a man was killed during the blockade by a non-Rabha group protesting the election to the RHAC, officials working closely with the State Election Commission said the panel had no option but to go ahead with the poll this month, reports The Telegraph on November 1. Any U-turn at this juncture could only worsen the situation, they added. The officials admitted that the prevailing situation in the council area was worrying but the commission was not thinking about rescheduling or cancelling the poll.
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a team of Ranchi Police on November 1 raided the house of Uzair Ahmad, one of the suspects in the Patna serial blasts case, in Doranda (Ranchi District) and seized documents concerning Ahmad and his Ethiopian wife Fatima Sami. Ranchi SSP Saket Kumar
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a team of Ranchi Police on November 1 raided the house of Uzair Ahmad, one of the suspects in the Patna serial blasts case, in Doranda (Ranchi District) and seized documents concerning Ahmad and his Ethiopian wife Fatima Sami. Ranchi SSP Saket Kumar Singh said directives have been given for verification of the documents. Asked if the couple, especially Sami, had valid documents to stay in India, Singh said the papers would soon be verified.
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A year after the chargesheet was filed against four suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants for planning bomb blasts in major shopping centres in Delhi, a city court on November 1 formally framed charges against them, reports Indian Express. Delhi
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A year after the chargesheet was filed against four suspected Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militants for planning bomb blasts in major shopping centres in Delhi, a city court on November 1 formally framed charges against them, reports Indian Express. Delhi Police had submitted the chargesheet in September last year against suspected LeT militants Ahtisham Farooq and Shafaqat Ali Tuggu and their associates, Tawseef Ahmed Peer and Saijee Tanwar, for planning to execute a mission, code-named "Shahi Programme", in the capital. Ahtisham, Shafaqat and Tawseef are in judicial custody while Saijee is out on bail. The trial is scheduled to commence on December 17, 2013.Additional Sessions Judge Daya Prakash ordered that they face trial for cheating, impersonation, forgery and criminal conspiracy. Ahtisham, Shafaqat and Tawseef will also stand trial under provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), Explosive Substances Act and for offences against the State under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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An armed cadre of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Tala Paniki village of Kotya area under Pottangi Police Station limits of Koraput District on November 1, reports
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An armed cadre of the Communist Party of India Maoist (CPI-Maoist) was killed during an exchange of fire with Security Forces (SFs) near Tala Paniki village of Kotya area under Pottangi Police Station limits of Koraput District on November 1, reports The Hindu. Security Forces also busted the secret Maoist camp located there. Police claimed the camp belonged to the Maoists who were involved in the August 27 ambush in the area where four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were killed and three others were injured. The body of the slain Maoist was recovered after the exchange of fire. Further, one INSAS rifle, two magazines of INSAS rifle, 47 live ammunition, one grenade, wireless sets, 101 detonators, camera, Improvised Explosive Device (IED), batteries, Maoist literature, materials used in the camp including ration, torches and other things of day-to-day use were also seized. The identity of the slain Maoist has not been ascertained. His body is being brought to Koraput district police headquarter.
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As Chhattisgarh is gearing up for the Assembly polls that are scheduled to be held on November 11, more than 400 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) commanders and guerrillas held a meeting on October 29 at Bastar to disrupt the elections, s
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As Chhattisgarh is gearing up for the Assembly polls that are scheduled to be held on November 11, more than 400 Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) commanders and guerrillas held a meeting on October 29 at Bastar to disrupt the elections, said intelligence reports, reports IBN Live. The Intelligence agencies have alerted the Centre and the State about a possible Maoist attack between November 8 and 10, said reports. Dainik Bhaskar adds that as per reports received from Intelligence Bureau, the Maoists are planning a major attack along the borders of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, and the Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi, are planning to visit Chhattisgarh to improve the prospects of their respective parties in the coming assembly elections. Both the candidates are said to be possible targets of the potent Maoist attack.
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the nodal agency overseeing deployment of security forces for the assembly elections, has increased the number of unarmed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Maoist zone for round-the-clock surveillance, reports The Tim
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the nodal agency overseeing deployment of security forces for the assembly elections, has increased the number of unarmed aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Maoist zone for round-the-clock surveillance, reports The Times of India. UAVs have been withdrawn from Maoist zones in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, Jharkhand and Odisha and mounted above Bastar. Besides, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the NTRO, country's elite intelligence agency, to fly UAV Heron whose range — about 400 km — is much more than the UAV Netra. The Israeli Heron is operated from airbase at Begumpet in Hyderabad. It was supposed to start operating from October 1. However, its launch was delayed by about a month due to various reasons, including weather. Further, as many as 167 polling stations in Bastar relocated 167 polling stations in the sensitive areas of Bastar region, which will have polling in the first phase of Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, have been relocated for "security and accessibility" reasons, reports IBN Live. "A total of 167 polling booths of Bastar region were shifted due to security and accessibility reasons," Chief Electoral Officer Sunil Kujur told reporters.
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Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS), the apex body of the Chang community along with all the frontal organizations and all tribal leaders of Tuensang (District) town have condemned the alleged “abduction” of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang
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Chang Khulei Setshang (CKS), the apex body of the Chang community along with all the frontal organizations and all tribal leaders of Tuensang (District) town have condemned the alleged “abduction” of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) education ‘kilonser’ (minister) Kewongkhum Yimchunger from Tuensang town by some NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres. In a joint meeting held November 1 at CKS hall Tuensang to discuss the alleged “abduction” October 29, the house condemned the incident which “destroyed” the peaceful atmosphere of Tuensang.
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on November 1, said that the Government would have to keenly scrutinize the talks offer made by the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups before convening a ‘dialogue’ to end the prevailing stalemate, reports The Shillong Ti
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Chief Minister Mukul Sangma, on November 1, said that the Government would have to keenly scrutinize the talks offer made by the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups before convening a ‘dialogue’ to end the prevailing stalemate, reports The Shillong Times. “The Government needs to examine whether all the pressure groups are willing to have a dialogue,” Sangma said.
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November - 1 
Firing by Pakistan Army on the Line of Control (LoC) at forward areas of Gigriyal and Hamirpur Kona in Khour area of Akhnoor tehsil (revenue unit) of Jammu District continued till November 1 (today) morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources
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Firing by Pakistan Army on the Line of Control (LoC) at forward areas of Gigriyal and Hamirpur Kona in Khour area of Akhnoor tehsil (revenue unit) of Jammu District continued till November 1 (today) morning, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said no casualties or damage was reported on the Indian side in the firing that started at 7.45 pm and ceased at 1.30 am. Pakistan Army had targeted forward Army posts in the firing. However, effective retaliation by the Indian troops had thwarted their designs.
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Five Security personnel were injured during an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kumandih Jungle of Latehar District on November 1, reports Zee News. "One jawan of the CoBRA [Commando Battalion for Resolute Act
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Five Security personnel were injured during an encounter with the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Kumandih Jungle of Latehar District on November 1, reports Zee News. "One jawan of the CoBRA [Commando Battalion for Resolute Action] and four personnel of the Jharkhand Jaguar were injured in the encounter with the Maoists," Superintendent of Police Michael S Raj said. Security Forces launched the anti-Maoist operation from October 30 and the Maoists exploded landmines and opened fire around 10am on November 1, resulting in the encounter, he said.
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November - 1 
In view of Maoist threat to boycott polls in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, the villagers there have sought that the indelible ink should not be applied on fingers after they exercise their franchise, reports Zee News. According to sources, villagers
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In view of Maoist threat to boycott polls in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, the villagers there have sought that the indelible ink should not be applied on fingers after they exercise their franchise, reports Zee News. According to sources, villagers from Dantewada, Sukma and Bijapur Districts have requested district election officers (collectors) for the exemption.
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Manipur Home Minister, G. Gaikhangam, on November 1, had rejected the idea of imposing president’s rule in the State, after a series of bomb blasts left 10 people dead in two months, reports The Shillong Times. “It is something absurd and unbecoming
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Manipur Home Minister, G. Gaikhangam, on November 1, had rejected the idea of imposing president’s rule in the State, after a series of bomb blasts left 10 people dead in two months, reports The Shillong Times. “It is something absurd and unbecoming to demand president’s rule. The situation does not warrant imposition of Article 356, as the government is tackling the situation,” Gaikhangam said.
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Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN), Phom region ‘authority’, on November 1, ‘arrested’ two persons near Local ground in Longleng District for possessing 720 tablets of banned Spasmo Proxyvon (SP) drugs worth INR 36,000 on
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Naga National Council/Federal Government of Nagaland (NNC/FGN), Phom region ‘authority’, on November 1, ‘arrested’ two persons near Local ground in Longleng District for possessing 720 tablets of banned Spasmo Proxyvon (SP) drugs worth INR 36,000 on the black market. The two were identified as K.Ngamtok Phom and his wife I.Khamlong Phom.
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials on November 1 conducted investigations at the factory at Halol in Panchmahal District (Gujarat) that had manufactured a polythene bag, which was used to pack explosives for bomb blasts of October 27, 2013
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National Investigation Agency (NIA) officials on November 1 conducted investigations at the factory at Halol in Panchmahal District (Gujarat) that had manufactured a polythene bag, which was used to pack explosives for bomb blasts of October 27, 2013 at the venue in Patna, reports The Times of India. Panchmahal Police had also visited the unit on October 31 evening after they were tipped off about the development. It was a preliminary probe by them before the NIA officials arrived.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a bomb weighing 3 kilogram from a bus, coming from Gossaigaon of Kokrajhar District, at Tamarhat of Dhubri District on November 1, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a bomb weighing 3 kilogram from a bus, coming from Gossaigaon of Kokrajhar District, at Tamarhat of Dhubri District on November 1, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 1 
SFs arrested two militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Nimol Islary and Sankhang Narzary, from Ouguri in Chirang District on November 1, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a g
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SFs arrested two militants belonging to IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Nimol Islary and Sankhang Narzary, from Ouguri in Chirang District on November 1, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered a grenade, a 7.65mm pistol and five live rounds of ammunition from them.
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November - 1 
the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have claimed that they have killed 46 Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) and apprehended 174 of them including Maoists from different parts of the State so far this year (2013), reports The Times of India. They have a
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the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have claimed that they have killed 46 Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) and apprehended 174 of them including Maoists from different parts of the State so far this year (2013), reports The Times of India. They have also found a haul of 1,730kg explosives, 298 landmines, 100 regular weapons and 1,700 ammunition from the extremists from different parts of Jharkhand. CRPF IG (operations) M V Rao revealed the numbers in an official press release at a press conference. A total of 22 battalions of CRPF and two battalions of CoBRA are engaged in the war against LWEs in Jharkhand.
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November - 1 
The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated a fresh investigation to ascertain the culpability of passport authorities, especially the then passport officer T.D. Sharma, pertaining to issuance of a passport to Sameer
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The Madhya Pradesh (MP) Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has initiated a fresh investigation to ascertain the culpability of passport authorities, especially the then passport officer T.D. Sharma, pertaining to issuance of a passport to Sameer Khan Pathan an alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant who was killed by Gujarat Police on October 22, 2002, reports The Times of India reports November 2. He had allegedly obtained passport in the name of Nawab Khan Haiyyatkhan Pathan from here to visit Pakistan on January 13 in 1998, said sources.CID started investigations into issuance of the passport in 2010 following an official communication from the Gujarat Police and an FIR was registered against five persons including the passport officer and three employees of the passport department for issuing a passport to Pathan.
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November - 1 
The Shillong Times reports on November 2 that a total of 115 registered cases, arrest of 76 pro-ILP activists including three under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act, and estimated loss of over INR 310 million due to damage to property, has, so
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The Shillong Times reports on November 2 that a total of 115 registered cases, arrest of 76 pro-ILP activists including three under the Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act, and estimated loss of over INR 310 million due to damage to property, has, so far, been the outcome of the two-month long ILP stir, with no hope of a quick end to the impasse.
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November - 1 
The Shillong Times reports on November 5 that as many as 10 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by the Police in different locations in South Garo Hills and East Jaintia Hills while they were trying to infiltrate into the State. On November 1, during
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The Shillong Times reports on November 5 that as many as 10 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested by the Police in different locations in South Garo Hills and East Jaintia Hills while they were trying to infiltrate into the State. On November 1, during vehicle checking at Siju (South Garo Hills), Police arrested six Bangladeshi nationals, identified as Sopon Sangma (29), Kalon R. Marak (25), Bishu Sangma (24), Romu Marak (20), Dilip Sangma (39) and Neten Sangma (25). Also, on November 3, Police arrested four Bangladeshi nationals, Muhammad Fanik Ahmed, Muhammad Abdul Basik, Muhammad Kabir Ahmed and Muhammad Mustafar Ahmed from Umtyra in East Jaintia Hills District.
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November - 1 
the Supreme Court on November 1 issued notices to the Government of Assam, the State Election Commission and the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) in response to a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Rabha Hasong Autonom
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the Supreme Court on November 1 issued notices to the Government of Assam, the State Election Commission and the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) in response to a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council Act, 1995, reports The Assam Tribune. A division bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Justice Gyan Sudha Misra and Justice Pinaki Ghosh, after hearing the petitioner Umesh Tamuli and others decided to issue notices returnable within three weeks.
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November - 1 
Three weeks before Patna blasts of October 27, four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, Haider Taufiq, Tariq and Nauman involved in the incident had come on the radar of intelligence agencies, The Times of India reports on November 2. They were being
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Three weeks before Patna blasts of October 27, four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, Haider Taufiq, Tariq and Nauman involved in the incident had come on the radar of intelligence agencies, The Times of India reports on November 2. They were being tracked through human and technical intelligence constantly. Based on the inputs, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) also got a non-bailable warrant issued against key suspect Haidar Ali, a week before the blasts while one of his associates was called to NIA's Patna office four days before the blasts to help officials track Haidar. Still, intelligence agencies did not get a hint of the Patna attacks. IM operative Manzar Imam, who was arrested from Ranchi (Jharkhand) in March, 2013 had revealed their names as early as October 1, 2013.
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November - 1 
Unidentified persons abducted a businessman, Prasanta Dutta, from Narabari area under Kokrajhar Police Station in Kokrajhar District on November 1, reports The Telegraph.
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Unidentified persons abducted a businessman, Prasanta Dutta, from Narabari area under Kokrajhar Police Station in Kokrajhar District on November 1, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 1 
A man belonging to the Ahmadi community, identified as Bashir Ahmed (50), was killed while four others were injured in a sectarian attack within the jurisdiction of Mominabad Police Station in Orangi Town of Karachi District, the provincial capital o
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A man belonging to the Ahmadi community, identified as Bashir Ahmed (50), was killed while four others were injured in a sectarian attack within the jurisdiction of Mominabad Police Station in Orangi Town of Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 1, reported Daily Times. The injured were identified as Mohammad Ahmed, Asad Fazal, Wajid and Ovais. According to the Ahmadi community spokesperson, Bashir Ahmed, the victims were returning to their homes after offering Friday prayers, when armed men targeted them on sectarian basis. He added that six people belonging to the Ahmadi community had so far been killed in 2013.
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November - 1 
a Policeman, identified as Shehzada Khan (53), posted to the Crime Branch was shot dead at Napier Road on November 1, reports Daily Times.
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a Policeman, identified as Shehzada Khan (53), posted to the Crime Branch was shot dead at Napier Road on November 1, reports Daily Times.
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November - 1 
According to Daily Times, over PKR 4.7 million were robbed in two separate bank heists. The first robbery took place in Paposh Nagar of Nazimabad Town, when a group of men entered the bank at around 10 in the morning and managed to loot PKR 3.2 milli
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According to Daily Times, over PKR 4.7 million were robbed in two separate bank heists. The first robbery took place in Paposh Nagar of Nazimabad Town, when a group of men entered the bank at around 10 in the morning and managed to loot PKR 3.2 million. Another robbery occurred in a private bank in Bufferzone area within the limits of Taimuria Police Station in North Nazimabad Town and the robbers looted PKR 1.5 million. A senior officer said, "The deployment of security guards of private security companies have also become the main reason behind the increased incidents of bank robberies. Most of the security guards involved in the robberies belong to the tribal areas, and have links to the outlawed organisations including Taliban and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi."
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November - 1 
Fearing a reprisal following the killing of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone strike on November 1, 2013, the local United Nations (UN) office has issued an alert to its employees, reports The Express Tribune. Huge
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Fearing a reprisal following the killing of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone strike on November 1, 2013, the local United Nations (UN) office has issued an alert to its employees, reports The Express Tribune. Huge security threat of hostage situation and mass killings,” the UN office’s alert says, according to a circular of the Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) “Therefore, necessary actions be taken with the cooperation of their management, to enhance the security of important shopping malls, especially those being run by or franchise of foreign store chains,” circular further stated.Another report issued by the Punjab Home Department reveals that the TTP is planning to target the United States (US) and other Western nationals “They are likely to hit top political leaders, senior Government functionaries, key Government installations and Army/Police establishments/envoys. Foolproof security and precautionary measures are therefore warranted to avoid any mishap,” reads another alert. According to yet another report, the leaderships of banned outfits have jointly decided to execute attacks on armed forces’ personnel and installations, law enforcing agencies’ personnel and installations, government setups and foreign missions, embassies and consulates.
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Hakimullah Mehsud, the ‘chief’ of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was killed in a US drone strike in Dandy Darpakhel area, five kilometres (three miles) north of Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administere
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Hakimullah Mehsud, the ‘chief’ of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was killed in a US drone strike in Dandy Darpakhel area, five kilometres (three miles) north of Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 1, reports Dawn. Intelligence officials said Hakimullah was leaving from a meeting at a mosque in Dandy Darpakhel area when the drone targeted their vehicle. Five militants, including Abdullah Bahar Mehsud and Tariq Mehsud, both key militant commanders and close aides of the TTP chief, were also killed with two others injured in the drone strike, multiple sources confirmed. On November 2-morning (Today), Hakimullah Mehsud along with other militants killed in the drone strike, was buried in NWA, reports The News. Sources said that besides Hakimullah Mehsud, his uncle, driver and other aides buried at different places NWA. The Government has not yet confirmed the death of Hakimullah, reports The News. However, it has stopped the delegation from visiting NWA to hold peace talks following the reports of TTP chief's death. Strongly condemning the US drone attack in North Waziristan, Pakistan Government reiterated that these strikes are a violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. Foreign Office Spokesman Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry in a statement said that there was an across the board consensus in Pakistan that these drone strikes must end.According to the sources, TTP's Markazi majlis-e-Shoora (Central Advisory Committee) would appoint their new chief. The South Waziristan TTP chief, Khan Said Sajna alias Khalid is likely to succeed Hakimullah Mehsud as TTP chief. Chief of Mohmand Agency Umar Khalid Khurasani is also a strong contestant for the slot as he is the only surviving senior Taliban commander who had directly commanded operations under Hakimullah. Mullah Fazlullah, the chief of the Swat Taliban, is another senior TTP commander but unlikely to replace the assassinated TTP chief for not belonging to Mehsud clan. Jen Psaki, the spokesperson for the US State Department said that “We have seen those reports but we don’t have anything for you on that. The reports just came out. We have a close cooperative relationship with Pakistan on various issues, including counter-terrorism but I do not have anything specific for you on Pakistan on this report.” Reacting to US drone strike, Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on November 1 demanded the Government to block NATO supplies going through the country, reports Dawn. Imran Khan further said that the US drone attack was as a conspiracy to sabotage talk’s effort. Earlier on October 31, Imran Khan issued a warning that his party will block the NATO supply line if the US made any drone strike to disrupt the talk’s process with the TTP. His party is set to table resolutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly and National Assembly on November 4 in this regard. Earlier on November 1, the TTP said that they have had “no contact” with the Government, a day after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said a process to initiate peace talks had been started, reports The Express Tribune. The TTP ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid said that there had been no overtures. “No one has yet contacted us. The Government is making announcements only by media, no peace talks have yet been started,” Shahid said. “The beginning of peace talks means sitting at a table and discussing issues, no such thing has yet happened.”
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Police on November 1 carried out targeted operation in Dhobi Ghath area of Lyari Town and arrested five accused affiliated with Asif Lyari group, reported The News.
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Police on November 1 carried out targeted operation in Dhobi Ghath area of Lyari Town and arrested five accused affiliated with Asif Lyari group, reported The News.
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November - 1 
The Supreme Court on November 1 ordered customs authorities to re-investigate whether arms and ammunition were smuggled into the country, either in the shape of NATO/ International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) supplies or under Afghan Transit Tra
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The Supreme Court on November 1 ordered customs authorities to re-investigate whether arms and ammunition were smuggled into the country, either in the shape of NATO/ International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) supplies or under Afghan Transit Trade, when 19,000 containers went missing before reaching their destination in Afghanistan, reports The Express Tribune. Hearing the Karachi law and order case at the apex court’s Karachi registry, the bench led by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry directed officials of the concerned department to inform the court how many of the weapons imported over the last three years were put up for sale in Karachi. The bench also directed the customs Department to verify the records of arms dealers and forward that information to law enforcement agencies for the door-to-door inspection of licensed arms to make sure they are not being used for illegal purposes.During the proceedings, Director General Transit Trade Khawar Farid claimed that none of the 19,000 containers that went missing in Pakistan, as mentioned in the Suddle Commission’s report, contained arms or ammunition. But a former legal adviser for the Federal Board of Revenue, Raja Muhammad Irshad, making a reference to two reports prepared for this case, stated that the missing containers were never examined by customs officers. At this, Justice Chaudhry remarked that customs authorities were not serious about ascertaining the contents of containers moving through Pakistan under the umbrella of Afghan Transit Trade, NATO or ISAF. “Law enforcement agencies, including the customs department, are bound to discharge their duties to ensure that no goods are being imported contrary to the law,” he said.
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the United States (US) was closely following reported talks between the Pakistan Government and the TTP but would let Islamabad define those negotiations, the State Department said on November 1, reports Dawn. “We are, of course, following it closely
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the United States (US) was closely following reported talks between the Pakistan Government and the TTP but would let Islamabad define those negotiations, the State Department said on November 1, reports Dawn. “We are, of course, following it closely as you would expect … but this is an internal matter for Pakistan,” the department’s spokesperson Jen Psaki told a briefing in Washington.
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November - 1 
two people were killed and two others were injured when unidentified armed assailants entered a cafe and opened indiscriminate fire in Quaidabad area of Landhi Town on November 1, reports Daily Times. Police said that one of the victims was identifie
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two people were killed and two others were injured when unidentified armed assailants entered a cafe and opened indiscriminate fire in Quaidabad area of Landhi Town on November 1, reports Daily Times. Police said that one of the victims was identified as Waqar Ishaq (17), and another is yet to be recognised. The injured men were idnetified as, Imran and Tayyab.
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November - 1 
Two shops were damaged in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion at a market in the limits of the Maidan Lala Qila Police Station in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the wee hours of November 1, reports Daily Times. The bomb was pl
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Two shops were damaged in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion at a market in the limits of the Maidan Lala Qila Police Station in Lower Dir District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the wee hours of November 1, reports Daily Times. The bomb was planted near the shop owned by Hussain Amjad exploded at about 2am. As a result, two shops and a vehicle were damaged. However, no casualty was reported. The police said that half kilogramme explosives were used in the bomb.
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November - 1 
unidentified militants killed a tribal leader, identified as Abdul Ghayas Muhammad Hassani, near Koshk area of Khuzdar District, reports The Express Tribune.
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unidentified militants killed a tribal leader, identified as Abdul Ghayas Muhammad Hassani, near Koshk area of Khuzdar District, reports The Express Tribune.
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November - 1 
Unidentified militants launched three rocket attacks at a camp of Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 1, reports Dawn. According to military sou
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Unidentified militants launched three rocket attacks at a camp of Security Forces (SFs) in Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 1, reports Dawn. According to military sources, the rocket attacks were carried out at 1 am in the morning. However, no loss of life or damage was reported.While the Government is preparing a roadmap for peace talks with militants, a faction of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) asked people living near Miranshah to move their families to safe areas by November 1, Dawn reported on November 2. The Shura Mujahideen North Waziristan, led by Commander Hafiz Gul Bahadur, also directed shopkeepers in Miranshah town to shift their expensive goods to other areas. The warning was issued in the wake of recent shelling by SFs of civilian targets in the area. A pamphlet distributed in Miranshah after Friday prayers asked residents of Darpakhel, Dattakhel, Toolkhel, Tabbai, Dandy and Matchus to shift their women and children to other places in North Waziristan. Residents of villages along main roads have been directed to vacate their homes. “The Shura has tried to respect a peace agreement which is still intact but the Army has resorted to fierce shelling over the past few days which has killed and wounded children, women and elders,” said the statement in Urdu.
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November - 1 
Unidentified militants shot dead at least six Hazara Shia coal miners and injured another in a sectarian attack in Mach town of Bolan District on November 1, reported Dawn. Waheed Shah, Deputy Commissioner in Kach, said that the seven men were on the
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Unidentified militants shot dead at least six Hazara Shia coal miners and injured another in a sectarian attack in Mach town of Bolan District on November 1, reported Dawn. Waheed Shah, Deputy Commissioner in Kach, said that the seven men were on their way back from Mach bazaar when they were attacked by unidentified assailants on a motorcycle. “The victims were Hazara labourers and Shia Muslims,” confirmed Shah. “It is clearly a targeted killing on sectarian basis,” he added. Shah explained that every Friday the miners would go to the bazaar for grocery shopping. The victims were identified as Ali Nigar, Zaamen, Hakeem, Bolan Misteri and Ibrahim. The injured miner was identified as, Juma Khan. No outfit claimed responsibility for the attack.
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November - 1 
A vehicle owned by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) candidate from Sunsari District Constituency No. 2 Ram Kumari Chaudhari was set ablaze on November 1, reports Nepal News. The vehicle was parked at her own house. UCPN-M (Sunsari) ac
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A vehicle owned by Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) candidate from Sunsari District Constituency No. 2 Ram Kumari Chaudhari was set ablaze on November 1, reports Nepal News. The vehicle was parked at her own house. UCPN-M (Sunsari) accused the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) of the arson incident.
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November - 1 
at least two bombs were found in main market area of Surkhet District headquarters, Birendranagar, on the way to Surkhet airport on November 1 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. The explosive devices were detected on the way when UCPN-M leader Dr
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at least two bombs were found in main market area of Surkhet District headquarters, Birendranagar, on the way to Surkhet airport on November 1 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. The explosive devices were detected on the way when UCPN-M leader Dr Baburam Bhattarai was returning to Kathmandu from Surkhet District. A bomb disposal team of the Nepal Army (NA) defused the bombs. Police speculated that the bomb might have been placed by Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya).
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November - 1 
the bandh (shutdown) enforced by CPN-Maoist-Baidya brought vehicular movement into grinding halt in the mountainous Districts in Far-western region on November 1, reports Nepal News. The transport service was completely shut in the mountainous Distri
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the bandh (shutdown) enforced by CPN-Maoist-Baidya brought vehicular movement into grinding halt in the mountainous Districts in Far-western region on November 1, reports Nepal News. The transport service was completely shut in the mountainous Districts including Dadeldhura, Baitadi, Darchula, Doti, Achham and Bajura. However, light vehicles and motorbikes used for the election purpose are seen plying on the road. CPN-Maoist-Baidya enforced the shutdown demanding the release of its cadres arrested while protesting and disrupting processes of the November election.
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November - 1 
two masked youth on November 1 set afire a jeep that UCPN-M Dhading District Constituency No. 1 candidate Pushpa Bikram Malla was using for his election publicity campaign, reports The Himalayan Times. The driver and owner of the hired vehicle were i
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two masked youth on November 1 set afire a jeep that UCPN-M Dhading District Constituency No. 1 candidate Pushpa Bikram Malla was using for his election publicity campaign, reports The Himalayan Times. The driver and owner of the hired vehicle were inside the vehicle during the arson but managed to jump off the burning vehicle, which was destroyed in the incident. UCPN-M (Dhading) blamed the CPN-Maoist-Baidya for the arson.
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November - 1 
unidentified gangs on November 1 (today) torched two vehicles being used by UCPN-M candidates for election campaigns in separate places in the eastern part of Nepal, Republica. UCPN-M candidate of Morang District, Gopi Achhami’s vehicle, Ko 1 Cha 627
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unidentified gangs on November 1 (today) torched two vehicles being used by UCPN-M candidates for election campaigns in separate places in the eastern part of Nepal, Republica. UCPN-M candidate of Morang District, Gopi Achhami’s vehicle, Ko 1 Cha 6270, was set ablaze by an unidentified gang. Likewise, UCP-M candidate of Sunsari District, Ram Kumari Chaudhary’ s vehicle, Ko 1 Cha 5851, was also set on fire by an unidentified group. Police have launched a manhunt to nab the assailants.
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November - 1 
Eight cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), were injured in a clash with Police in Sitakunda sub-District of Chittagong District on November 1, reports The Daily Star. The ICS cadres staged a demonstration
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Eight cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), were injured in a clash with Police in Sitakunda sub-District of Chittagong District on November 1, reports The Daily Star. The ICS cadres staged a demonstration against the arrest of their fellows blocking the busy Dhaka-Chittagong highway. The clash erupted as Police tried to disperse the agitating group to make way for hundreds of vehicles stranded on the highway following the blockade. Police arrested 19 ICS cadres in connection with violence.
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November - 1 
on November 1, Police arrested a local leader of JeI at Katakhali village in Fakirhat sub-District of Bagerhat District, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee Nur Mohammad (50) was general secretary of JeI unit of the Fakirhat sub-District. Police sai
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on November 1, Police arrested a local leader of JeI at Katakhali village in Fakirhat sub-District of Bagerhat District, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee Nur Mohammad (50) was general secretary of JeI unit of the Fakirhat sub-District. Police said Nur Mohammad is an accused in four cases filed for attack on Police, murder and breaching section 144 in different areas of the sub-District on May 6.
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November - 1 
Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid at the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in Perth, Australia held talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Professor G.L Peiris on the sidelines of the meeting on November 1 and said that a highest level of dele
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Indian Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid at the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in Perth, Australia held talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Professor G.L Peiris on the sidelines of the meeting on November 1 and said that a highest level of delegation of his country will participate in the CHOGM in Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. Khurshid reiterated that he would attend the summit but was not yet sure about the Indian Prime Minister's attendance.
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November - 1 
the pro-ILP pressure groups have expressed shock and disbelief on the negative stand of majority of the Members of District Councils (MDCs) of Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on the issue of implementation of ILP in the State, reports
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the pro-ILP pressure groups have expressed shock and disbelief on the negative stand of majority of the Members of District Councils (MDCs) of Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) on the issue of implementation of ILP in the State, reports The Shillong Times on November 2.
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November - 2 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Rajkishore Singh, was arrested on November 2 from Bakhari village under Patahi Police Station of East Champaran District, Superintendent of Police Vinay Kumar said, reports The Times
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Rajkishore Singh, was arrested on November 2 from Bakhari village under Patahi Police Station of East Champaran District, Superintendent of Police Vinay Kumar said, reports The Times India. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of local Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) raided a place in the village and nabbed Singh who had come to his native village, Kumar said. Singh was wanted in connection with serial blasts at Madhuban in East Champaran District on June 23, 2005 and was also involved in an encounter with the Police in Thenahra Police Station area few years before.
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November - 2 
A Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP-I) trooper was killed and another injured in a landmine explosion suspected to have been triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Gurabanda Police Station area on November 2, reports Th
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A Jharkhand Armed Police (JAP-I) trooper was killed and another injured in a landmine explosion suspected to have been triggered by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in the Gurabanda Police Station area on November 2, reports The Times of India. The two motorcycle-borne troopers were on patrolling duty in the forest cover of Fukrogora village under Ghatshila sub division when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded. "Prashant Rai died on the spot while Devan Pradhan sustained moderate injuries in the explosion," said rural police superintendent Devendra Thakur. A team of 12 JAP jawans were on patrolling duty in the morning hours when the landmine explosion was triggered by the Maoists, at a little distance from the main road.
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November - 2 
a team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested a Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) cadre, identified as Muhammad Abdul Wahid alias Sanathoi (26) from Khabeisoi near 7 Manipur Rifles (MR) Gate in Imphal Ea
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a team of Imphal East Police commandos arrested a Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) cadre, identified as Muhammad Abdul Wahid alias Sanathoi (26) from Khabeisoi near 7 Manipur Rifles (MR) Gate in Imphal East District on November 2. A mobile phone along with SIM card was recovered from him.
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November - 2 
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted near a drain at the crowded Thangal market complex in Imphal West District exploded on November 2, reports The Times of India. There were, however, no reports of any casualty .No individual or group has c
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An Improvised Explosive Device (IED), planted near a drain at the crowded Thangal market complex in Imphal West District exploded on November 2, reports The Times of India. There were, however, no reports of any casualty .No individual or group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
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November - 2 
Dawood Ibrahim apparently wants his crime-generated capital to fund his corporate projects in India and he is sending his two youngest brothers, Mustakeen and Humayun to Mumbai to take charge, Police sources say, The Telegraph reported on November 3.
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Dawood Ibrahim apparently wants his crime-generated capital to fund his corporate projects in India and he is sending his two youngest brothers, Mustakeen and Humayun to Mumbai to take charge, Police sources say, The Telegraph reported on November 3. “We know from intercepts that he is sending Mustakeen and Humayun to take care of his legal businesses in India. The duo are ‘clean’ in the sense they do not have any charges against them, and are therefore ideal to take control of his real-estate business in Mumbai, Bangalore and the National Capital Region, in which Dawood has been steadily investing for the past few years,” a senior Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) official said.“It is also a smart way to get back former D-Company loyalists who have over the years given up on hardcore crime but still swear by Dawood and Shakeel. Mustakeen and Humayun will need these trusted men to run the over-ground businesses,” said Himangshu Roy, Joint Commissioner of Police (crime), Mumbai.
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November - 2 
Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the Home portfolio, said that all the explosives used in the last five blasts are of similar types, reports The Sangai Express on November 3.
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Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the Home portfolio, said that all the explosives used in the last five blasts are of similar types, reports The Sangai Express on November 3.
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November - 2 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) suspected operative, Afzal Usmani, caught on October 27 from the Indo-Nepal border, told interrogators that he wanted to start drug peddling from Nepal, The Times of India reports on November 3. "Usmani told us that he had plan
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) suspected operative, Afzal Usmani, caught on October 27 from the Indo-Nepal border, told interrogators that he wanted to start drug peddling from Nepal, The Times of India reports on November 3. "Usmani told us that he had planned to steal cars and sell them in Nepal. Besides this, Usmani also knew some drug peddlers and said that he wanted to smuggle drugs between Indian and Nepalese peddlers since it's a profit making business," said a Police source.
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November - 2 
Indian Mujahideen's (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal revealed that Riyaz Bhatkal looked to tap an al Qaeda connection to access an arms manufacturing base in a remote area of Thailand and is closer to the Afghan Taliban, reports The Times
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Indian Mujahideen's (IM) ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal revealed that Riyaz Bhatkal looked to tap an al Qaeda connection to access an arms manufacturing base in a remote area of Thailand and is closer to the Afghan Taliban, reports The Times of India reported on November 3. "Indian Mujahideen wants to be closely associated with Afghan Taliban and al-Qaida and not Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan based in Pakistan because latter is against ISI. Members of the TTP are Pathans, who are pure but foolish," Yasin has said in his statement to the National Investigating Agency (NIA). Tapping his conversations with Riyaz, who directs IM in coordination with ISI, Yasin has spoken of "a Pakistani political leader's men working in Afghanistan for the Taliban".Speaking about an association with al Qaeda, Riyaz claimed he had met a Myanmarese national, an old- timer, who had been with Mullah Omar and Osama bin Laden. With the help of this person, Riyaz said he is eyeing an illegal arms manufacturing centre in Thailand, an area where government control is weak.
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November - 2 
Red alert has been sounded in Motihari, headquarters of East Champaran District, following a report that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives might target the crowded localities of Motihari town, The Times of India reports on November 3. Arshad Ansari a
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Red alert has been sounded in Motihari, headquarters of East Champaran District, following a report that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives might target the crowded localities of Motihari town, The Times of India reports on November 3. Arshad Ansari alias Tabish, an accused in the serial blasts at Patna Gandhi Maidan on October 27 arrested by NIA, has revealed that he had to provide maps of the location of crowded places of Motihari town to Imtiaz Ansari, another accused arrested in connection with the blasts .The East Champaran Police, through public address system, have alerted the Motihari residents not to touch any abandoned bag or object at any public place. The police have been asked to keep vigil on movement of suspected persons.
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November - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested one person, identified as Atoshe Achumi (38), from Eros Lane in Dimapur District on November 2 afternoon, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered a Chinese hand-grenade and eleven live ammunitions of .22 calibre along wit
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested one person, identified as Atoshe Achumi (38), from Eros Lane in Dimapur District on November 2 afternoon, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered a Chinese hand-grenade and eleven live ammunitions of .22 calibre along with a Gypsy without registration number from the arrested Persons.
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November - 2 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered a 1.5 kilogram bomb packed in a tiffin box from the bus stand area of Golokganj town of Dhubri District on November 2, reports The Telegraph.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered a 1.5 kilogram bomb packed in a tiffin box from the bus stand area of Golokganj town of Dhubri District on November 2, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 2 
Sixteen years after the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) signed a ceasefire pact with the Government of India, and after several rounds of peace parleys, the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM now feels that Indian le
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Sixteen years after the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) signed a ceasefire pact with the Government of India, and after several rounds of peace parleys, the collective leadership of the NSCN-IM now feels that Indian leaders have exhausted their political will to take forward the peace process or bring it to a conclusion, reports The Sangai Express on November 3.A reliable source informed that the NSCN-IM leadership put up some concrete proposals sometime back before New Delhi to bring a solution to the ongoing Indo-Naga peace process. Although the proposals were put up more than a year back, GoI still maintained they have been examining the proposals.
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November - 2 
the Anakarbi Adhikar Suraksha Mancha (AASM), an association of Non-Karbi people, demanded the Government to discuss the issues of non–Karbis in the tripartite talks which will be held on November 6 between State, Central Government and the Joint Acti
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the Anakarbi Adhikar Suraksha Mancha (AASM), an association of Non-Karbi people, demanded the Government to discuss the issues of non–Karbis in the tripartite talks which will be held on November 6 between State, Central Government and the Joint Action Committee for Autonomous State (JACAS), reports The Sentinel on November 3.
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November - 2 
the Assam Public Works (APW), a non-governmental organisation, had announced its decision to move the Supreme Court challenging a few clauses of the Bodoland Territorial Council Act, reports The Assam Tribune on November 3. ‘President’ of the APW Abh
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the Assam Public Works (APW), a non-governmental organisation, had announced its decision to move the Supreme Court challenging a few clauses of the Bodoland Territorial Council Act, reports The Assam Tribune on November 3. ‘President’ of the APW Abhijit Sarma on November 3 said that about a plan to move the apex court by December 20 challenging several clauses of the BTC Act, including clause 4.7.“We also propose to demand exclusion of those villages from BTAD where the population of the Bodos is less than 50 per cent,” said Sarma.
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November - 2 
The Border Security Force (BSF) has lodged a formal protest with the Bangladesh’s Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) regarding smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) to India, The Times of India reports on November 3. A BSF spokesman said, "We hav
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The Border Security Force (BSF) has lodged a formal protest with the Bangladesh’s Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) regarding smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) to India, The Times of India reports on November 3. A BSF spokesman said, "We have lodged a strong protest with Border Guard Bangladesh. This is the second instance of successful seizure of fake notes during the week. Earlier this week, BSF jawans of Falakata sector in West Bengal had seized fake notes of a combined denomination of Rs 30,000."This week alone, the BSF has seized FICN amounting to INR 130,000 from two locations in Assam and a border area in West Bengal. FICNs are being pumped into the country by Bangladeshi nationals through the 3909-km porus border. Most of these Bangladeshi nationals are also involved in cattle smuggling from India the other major illegal activity after smuggling of fake notes through the India-Bangladesh border.
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November - 2 
The Khammam District Police claimed to have arrested two squad members of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Venkatapuram Area Committee, two militia ‘commanders’ and five militia members in the dense forest area surrounding Chintaguppa abu
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The Khammam District Police claimed to have arrested two squad members of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) Venkatapuram Area Committee, two militia ‘commanders’ and five militia members in the dense forest area surrounding Chintaguppa abutting the inter-State border with Chhattisgarh on November 2, reports The Hindu. Arrested include five minors consisting of two girls. They were apprehended during a combing operation in the forest area adjoining Chintaguppa.
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November - 2 
Unidentified militants hurled a grenade at the camp of Territorial Army (TA) battalion on Draba road in Surankote tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District on November 2, reports Zee News. However, no casualties are reported.
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Unidentified militants hurled a grenade at the camp of Territorial Army (TA) battalion on Draba road in Surankote tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District on November 2, reports Zee News. However, no casualties are reported.
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November - 2 
United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that the recent series of bomb blasts which targeted civilians, particularly the Yaiskul bomb blast which claimed three lives besides injuring many others were carried out by the Indian military, re
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United National Liberation Front (UNLF) has alleged that the recent series of bomb blasts which targeted civilians, particularly the Yaiskul bomb blast which claimed three lives besides injuring many others were carried out by the Indian military, reports The Sangai Express on November 3.
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November - 2 
security has been beefed up in the provincial capital Quetta and other restive parts of Balochistan on November 2 in the aftermath of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud’s killing, reported Dawn. An intelligence official, who r
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security has been beefed up in the provincial capital Quetta and other restive parts of Balochistan on November 2 in the aftermath of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud’s killing, reported Dawn. An intelligence official, who requested not to be named since he was not authorised to speak to the media, said that SFs were placed on a high alert to avoid occurrence of any untoward incident. Apart from Police and Balochistan Constabulary, personnel of Frontier Corps were also deployed at all sensitive parts of Quetta, he said. Security was tightened at all entry and exit points of the city and patrolling was also increased to avoid occurrence of any terrorist attack. “We are taking pre-emptive measures to ensure peace,” he explained.
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November - 2 
Security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was tightened and the province was put on high-alert on November 2 after intelligence reports speculated a spike in terrorist activities following the killing of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah
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Security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) was tightened and the province was put on high-alert on November 2 after intelligence reports speculated a spike in terrorist activities following the killing of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike in North Waziristan on November 1-evening, reports The Express Tribune. A high-ranking Police official said under the condition of anonymity that whenever an al Qaeda or TTP leader was killed in the past, the group retaliated by attacking targets inside KP. He added the same could happen this time around too. “We have received reports that a high-level meeting of the TTP has been called during which TTP’s future course of action would be decided and attacks across Pakistan could be planned,” he said, adding KP in general and Peshawar in particular could be the most likely targets. Moreover, a high-level meeting was held at the Home and Tribal Affairs Department under the chair of Home Secretary Akhtar Ali Shah to discuss security plans. Senior Police and Government officials attended the meeting during which various security measures and provisions were deliberated over.
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November - 2 
two NATO containers carrying relief goods for Allied forces stationed in Afghanistan were torched in Dasht area of Mastung District on November 2, reports The Express Tribune. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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two NATO containers carrying relief goods for Allied forces stationed in Afghanistan were torched in Dasht area of Mastung District on November 2, reports The Express Tribune. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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November - 2 
Indian Mujahideen (IM) suspected operative, Afzal Usmani, caught on October 27 from the Indo-Nepal border, told interrogators that he wanted to start drug peddling from Nepal, The Times of India reports on November 3. "Usmani told us that he had plan
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) suspected operative, Afzal Usmani, caught on October 27 from the Indo-Nepal border, told interrogators that he wanted to start drug peddling from Nepal, The Times of India reports on November 3. "Usmani told us that he had planned to steal cars and sell them in Nepal. Besides this, Usmani also knew some drug peddlers and said that he wanted to smuggle drugs between Indian and Nepalese peddlers since it's a profit making business," said a Police source.
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November - 2 
Six Police constables were injured in a clash that took place between Police and cadres of Young Communist League (YCL), the youth wing of Unified Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) in Dunai, the district headquarters of Dolpa District on November
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Six Police constables were injured in a clash that took place between Police and cadres of Young Communist League (YCL), the youth wing of Unified Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) in Dunai, the district headquarters of Dolpa District on November 2, reports Republica. The clash reportedly took place after the YCL cadres were asked by the Police to not move around in groups at night. Following the clash, Police arrested 49 YCL cadres.
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November - 2 
UNCP-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal at a press conference in Pokhara city of Kaski District on November 2 (today) floated a proposal to offer the CPN-Maoist-Baidya party 26 seats in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to be formed after the election, report
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UNCP-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal at a press conference in Pokhara city of Kaski District on November 2 (today) floated a proposal to offer the CPN-Maoist-Baidya party 26 seats in the Constituent Assembly (CA) to be formed after the election, reports Kantipuronline.com. Dahal’s proposal came at a time when a section of the political and civil society leaders are reaching out to the CPN-Maoist-Baidya with a hope to reach to a breakthrough before the elections. Dahal said “We must come up with some ways to address Baidyaji’s demands. If they have some special demands that could be addressed in the new CA, the 26 seats [to be nominated by the Cabinet formed after the election] provide one possible room to address their demands.”
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November - 2 
At least 20 people, including three Policemen, were injured in a clash between Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists and the law enforces in Ashulia area of the Capital Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The clash erupted around 11:00am when several h
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At least 20 people, including three Policemen, were injured in a clash between Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists and the law enforces in Ashulia area of the Capital Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The clash erupted around 11:00am when several hundred BNP activists tried to block Nabinagar-Chandra road, an approach road of Dhaka-Aricha and Dhaka-Tangail Highways, during holding their prescheduled rally, said Mohammad Rasel Sheikh, Senior Assistant Superintendent of Police.
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November - 2 
At least seven people were seriously injured in a series of clashes between the activists of ruling Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Maniknagar village in Rampal sub-District of Bagerhat District on No
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At least seven people were seriously injured in a series of clashes between the activists of ruling Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) at Maniknagar village in Rampal sub-District of Bagerhat District on November 2, reports The Daily Star. The clashes took place after some men damaged some posters and placards of local leaders. During the clash, BNP-JeI men vandalised Bhuiyar Kandar Jagaroni Sangha, a local club and at least 12 business establishments of AL supporters and looted them.
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November - 2 
Police arrested four local leaders and workers of JeI from Purba Soralia village in Morelganj sub-District of Bagerhat District on November 2 in a case of subversive acts on October, 24 reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Sagir A
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Police arrested four local leaders and workers of JeI from Purba Soralia village in Morelganj sub-District of Bagerhat District on November 2 in a case of subversive acts on October, 24 reports The Daily Star. The arrestees were identified as Sagir Ahmed (46), secretary of Morelganj sub-District unit of JeI, M Nesar Uddin (43), ameer (chief) of Morelganj Municipality unit, and activists M Rafiqul Islam (34), and Mahbubur Rahman (35).
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November - 2 
Police recovered the body of a cadre of Pubo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Janajuddha faction from Charatala area in Harinakundu sub-District of Jhenidah District on November 2, reports The Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Ziaur Rahman. Po
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Police recovered the body of a cadre of Pubo Banglar Communist Party (PBCP) Janajuddha faction from Charatala area in Harinakundu sub-District of Jhenidah District on November 2, reports The Daily Star. The deceased was identified as Ziaur Rahman. Police said that local people found body of Zia lying in a field. Police suspected that rivals might have picked up Zia from another place and killed him in the field. He was wanted in a number of cases.
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November - 2 
the full text of the High Court (HC) verdict, declaring the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)'s registration as a political party illegal and unconstitutional, was published on November 2, reports The Independent. On August 1, the Dhaka HC had declared JeI's reg
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the full text of the High Court (HC) verdict, declaring the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)'s registration as a political party illegal and unconstitutional, was published on November 2, reports The Independent. On August 1, the Dhaka HC had declared JeI's registration with the Election Commission (EC) illegal and unconstitutional. The text, running into 158 pages, was published after 93 days of the HC passing its order, as the three judges concerned put their signature on the copy of the verdict. The three-member bench of the HC, comprising Justice M Moazzam Husain, Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Quazi Reza-Ul Haque, by a majority of 2-1, declared JeI's registration illegal and void.
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November - 2 
The Government on November 2 summarily dismissed a video documentary released by the Britain's Channel 4 just ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) that is to take place in two weeks, reports Colombo Page. The Government dism
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The Government on November 2 summarily dismissed a video documentary released by the Britain's Channel 4 just ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) that is to take place in two weeks, reports Colombo Page. The Government dismissed the Channel 4 video which shows the killing of a Tamil woman who was said to be a television presenter for the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), as "fake" and said the Channel 4 as usual is making another attempt to discredit Sri Lanka as the Commonwealth Summit approaches. The Government said Isaipriya alias Shoba, the Tamil woman whose killing by army troops is shown in the Channel 4 video, is a "Lieutenant Colonel" of the LTTE and actually died in the final battle with the Sri Lankan Army. Channel 4 on November 4 telecast the video footage showing Isaipriya being captured alive and taken away by army troops, with hands tied behind her back. The video claimed that Isaipriya was raped and executed after being captured by the troops and not during the final battle as claimed by the Government.
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November - 3 
a combined team of Imphal East commandos and 40 AR, Canchipur arrested a cadre of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Konjengbam Ibungo alias Bocha alias Indrasham alias KK Nganba alias Khomba (30) while conducting a search operation at Ishe
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a combined team of Imphal East commandos and 40 AR, Canchipur arrested a cadre of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Konjengbam Ibungo alias Bocha alias Indrasham alias KK Nganba alias Khomba (30) while conducting a search operation at Isheikha on November 3.
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November - 3 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, named Jhadu Tadingi (35), who was involved in a number of murders, was arrested in Naryanpatna block of Koraput District on November 3, reports The Hindu. According to Koraput Superintendent of Po
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, named Jhadu Tadingi (35), who was involved in a number of murders, was arrested in Naryanpatna block of Koraput District on November 3, reports The Hindu. According to Koraput Superintendent of Police (SP) Awinash Kumar, based on intelligence reports regarding his presence, personnel of Narayanpatna Police Station and Koraput District Police had started an operation in jungles near Dumsil village to nab him from November 2. According to the Police, Jhadu had initially joined the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), a Maoist front organization, and had later switched over the Narayanpatna area committee of Srikakulam Koraput Divisional Committee (SKDC) of the CPI-Maoist.
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November - 3 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Personnel along with the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police recovered a cache of ammunition in Srinagar city of Srinagar District on November 3, reports Zee News.
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Personnel along with the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police recovered a cache of ammunition in Srinagar city of Srinagar District on November 3, reports Zee News.
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November - 3 
Data revealed by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN–DESA) shows that in 2013, India is home to 3.2 million Bangladeshi residents, who have migrated to the country and settled here, reports The Sentinel. India was the favourite desti
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Data revealed by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN–DESA) shows that in 2013, India is home to 3.2 million Bangladeshi residents, who have migrated to the country and settled here, reports The Sentinel. India was the favourite destination for Bangladeshi migrants in 2013, the UN report said.
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November - 3 
Director General (DG) of J&K Police Ashok Prasad on November 3 said that not more than 200 militants are active in the state, reports Deccan Herald. Prasad was quoted by a local news agency as saying, “Police have the figures which indicate that 180
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Director General (DG) of J&K Police Ashok Prasad on November 3 said that not more than 200 militants are active in the state, reports Deccan Herald. Prasad was quoted by a local news agency as saying, “Police have the figures which indicate that 180 militants are operating in valley besides 20 in other parts of the state. The total number of militants present in the state is 200”. However, he said that there could be the variation in the numbers between various security agencies operating in the state. “Holding gun alone does not qualify to be a militant. There are so many Over Ground Workers (OGW), many work here without the gun, some are militant informers,” he said and added there are several definitions of the word militant, therefore the numbers could vary.The Centre has recently ordered a fresh assessment of number of militants and militant groups presently active in Jammu and Kashmir after contradictory figures were given by Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Sources told that MoD has informed the Centre that above 300 militants are operating in J&K state. “These figures are at variance with the assessment of the MHA which has put the figures at a lower scale. MHA put the figures at around 200,” they said.
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November - 3 
Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), allegedly planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target Security Force (SF) personnel during polls, were unearthed by SFs in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur District on November 3, reports T
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Five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), allegedly planted by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to target Security Force (SF) personnel during polls, were unearthed by SFs in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur District on November 3, reports The Hindu. Acting on a tip off, five IEDs -- two of 5 kg each and three of 3 kg each -- were found planted at a weekly market of Usoor village.
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November - 3 
On November 3, the rebel groups signed an 11-point draft framework agreement during a four-day Laiza peace conference in Kachin State to declare a countrywide ceasefire, calling for a political talks with the Government and discussed establishing a f
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On November 3, the rebel groups signed an 11-point draft framework agreement during a four-day Laiza peace conference in Kachin State to declare a countrywide ceasefire, calling for a political talks with the Government and discussed establishing a federal union system in Myanmar. But the NSCN-K, on November 5 said it would never be part of such peace deal, which would sell out Nagas’ right to sovereignty. “We will never be part of the group as we are for sovereignty,” said a senior kilonser (minister) of the outfit, Wangtin Naga. He said other ethnic rebel groups were now seeking solution within the ambit of the constitution of Myanmar, which could never be accepted by the NSCN-K. The outfit was not seeking a solution within a federal system but full sovereignty for the Nagas of Myanmar and India, he added. The Naga outfit had signed a ceasefire with Myanmar on April 9, 2012, but talks have not been started.
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November - 3 
Patna blasts are suspected to have been guided by IM operative Riyaz Bhatkal from Pakistan. Surveillance of blast mastermind Tehsin Akhtar's internet activity shows that he has been in touch with Riyaz for hours everyday in the run up to the blasts.
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Patna blasts are suspected to have been guided by IM operative Riyaz Bhatkal from Pakistan. Surveillance of blast mastermind Tehsin Akhtar's internet activity shows that he has been in touch with Riyaz for hours everyday in the run up to the blasts. "On many occasions his internet activity, involving communication with Riyaz, has been seen to be seven-eight hours in a day. It shows Riyaz may be closely engaged with the planning of the attacks. However, only further investigation will reveal who played what role in the blasts," said an intelligence officer.The conversations have been made in code language and messages encrypted. Many chats have been routed through proxy servers abroad. Tracing such chats or mails takes a lot of time as real server that shows the location of the participants in a chat is not known.
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November - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Prodinstone D. Marak, (22), Rongrak M. Sangma (21), Bhimsingh R. Marak (21) and Donald R. Marak, (24), from 12 mile area under Tura Police Station in We
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants, identified as Prodinstone D. Marak, (22), Rongrak M. Sangma (21), Bhimsingh R. Marak (21) and Donald R. Marak, (24), from 12 mile area under Tura Police Station in West Garo Hills District on November 3, reports The Telegraph. SFs recovered an AK-47 rifle with 26 rounds of live ammunition, a carbine with three magazines, a 9mm pistol with two magazines, a 7.65 pistol with three rounds of 7.65mm ammunition, three Improvised Explosives Devices (IED) s and other incriminating materials from the militants.
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November - 3 
Security Forces (SFs) on November 3 recovered a cache of ammunition from a militant outfit's hideout in Darvaish Bagh area of Baramulla District, reports DNA India. At least 147 rounds of 7.6 mm ammunition, six hand grenades and one wireless set were
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Security Forces (SFs) on November 3 recovered a cache of ammunition from a militant outfit's hideout in Darvaish Bagh area of Baramulla District, reports DNA India. At least 147 rounds of 7.6 mm ammunition, six hand grenades and one wireless set were found by a joint group of Army, CRPF and Police, who were conducting a raid in the Darvaish Bagh area of Baramulla after receiving specific intelligence input, Police sources said.
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November - 3 
Seven people were killed and 10 others seriously injured when suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants fired on a group of people at Gendapara village under Agia Police Station in Goalpara District on November 3, reports Zee News. Th
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Seven people were killed and 10 others seriously injured when suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants fired on a group of people at Gendapara village under Agia Police Station in Goalpara District on November 3, reports Zee News. The killed civilians were identified as Bholanath Rabha, Amarendra Rabha, Jayanta Rabha, Puran Rabha, Kalpanath Rabha and Lulu Rabha, who died on the spot. Another person reportedly succumbed to injuries on November 4 (today).
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November - 3 
Taking cognizance of the rising incidents of circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) which are mainly used to raise funds for terror activities in India, Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has issued a circular to all Police Commissioner
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Taking cognizance of the rising incidents of circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) which are mainly used to raise funds for terror activities in India, Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has issued a circular to all Police Commissionerates and rural headquarters to provide details of the status of such cases and investigation reports, dnaiandia.com reports on November 4. Sources from Pune Crime Branch said that the counterfeit notes, which are difficult to identify without a detection machine, have flooded the city. The local traders, shopkeepers and banks are the worst hit. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber and Economic Offences Wing), Sanjay Shinde, said, “We have circulated instructions given by the Reserve Bank of India to different police stations in order to raise awareness among the citizens.”
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) shot dead two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a gun battle in Chhattisgarh, the CRPF said on November 4, reports IANS. Another Maoist was arrested following the clash at Basaguda in Bijap
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) shot dead two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in a gun battle in Chhattisgarh, the CRPF said on November 4, reports IANS. Another Maoist was arrested following the clash at Basaguda in Bijapur District on November 3. "The bodies of the Maoists have been handed over to police. The arrested man is being questioned," said the official.
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November - 3 
The Sangai Express reports that a combined team of Thoubal commandos and 40 Assam Rifles (AR) personnel conducted a search operation at Ngariyan Hill in Thoubal District on November 3 and arrested one ‘Sergeant Major’ of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL
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The Sangai Express reports that a combined team of Thoubal commandos and 40 Assam Rifles (AR) personnel conducted a search operation at Ngariyan Hill in Thoubal District on November 3 and arrested one ‘Sergeant Major’ of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), identified as Laishram Manisana Singh and recovered one 7.65 mm Automatic pistol loaded with three live rounds from him.
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November - 3 
the Special Court, which was set up by the State Government to try Inner Line Permit (ILP) agitation-related arson cases, has issued a directive asking the concerned department to issue notices to all the pro-ILP groups to respond to various charges,
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the Special Court, which was set up by the State Government to try Inner Line Permit (ILP) agitation-related arson cases, has issued a directive asking the concerned department to issue notices to all the pro-ILP groups to respond to various charges, reports The Shillong Times on November 4. An official source said that notices will be served to all the pro-ILP groups shortly for the loss of property, both public and private, during their agitations demanding implementation of ILP. The State Government in its petition filed on October 15 before the special court headed by First Class Judicial Magistrate R Rymbai mentioned that there was a loss of over INR 31 crore during the agitation of pro-ILP groups.
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November - 3 
The State Government has stepped up vigilance and tightened security in the wake of a series of bomb blasts in Imphal during last week, reports The Times of India on November 3.
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The State Government has stepped up vigilance and tightened security in the wake of a series of bomb blasts in Imphal during last week, reports The Times of India on November 3.
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November - 3 
a man, identified as Muhammad Anwar, was shot dead near Bismillah Chowk of Panjgur Town in Panjgur District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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a man, identified as Muhammad Anwar, was shot dead near Bismillah Chowk of Panjgur Town in Panjgur District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 3 
a US Congressman Mike Rogers on November 3 defended the drone strike and said it would help keep American troops safe, reports The News. Rogers, whose committee oversees the intelligence community, said the slain militant, Hakimullah Mehsud, was a "b
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a US Congressman Mike Rogers on November 3 defended the drone strike and said it would help keep American troops safe, reports The News. Rogers, whose committee oversees the intelligence community, said the slain militant, Hakimullah Mehsud, was a "bad guy" who was connected to attacks against Pakistani soldiers and to the Taliban in Afghanistan, which has forced closures of many schools for girls. "This was a bad guy," Rogers said on CBS' "Face the Nation." "There's some information recently that concerned us about the safety of our troops. I feel a little better for our troops today than I did before this event happened."
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November - 3 
As gang war intensified in Lyari Town, many locals on November 3 started to move out of the violence-ridden area of Karachi, reported The Express Tribune. As many as 2,500 families are reportedly in the process of moving their valuables out of the ar
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As gang war intensified in Lyari Town, many locals on November 3 started to move out of the violence-ridden area of Karachi, reported The Express Tribune. As many as 2,500 families are reportedly in the process of moving their valuables out of the area. Most of the locals – who are shifting to escape violence – don’t have a definite re-location point, however, are desperate to leave Lyari as they fear situation will only get worse.
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November - 3 
At least two people were injured in an explosion inside a seminary in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on November 3, reported Dawn. The blast left two people injured and destroyed five mud-walled rooms inside the
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At least two people were injured in an explosion inside a seminary in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan on November 3, reported Dawn. The blast left two people injured and destroyed five mud-walled rooms inside the madrassa (religious school). Superintendent of Police (SP) Sariab, Bashir Ahmed Brahvi said that the seminary was being used by terrorists to carry out subversive activities in the city, already plagued by attacks of Baloch separatists and violent sectarian attacks. "Afghans were preparing explosive materials inside the seminary," Brahvi said without naming any faction of the Afghan Taliban. "The madrassa had no sign board and it was not registered," he added. Police recovered huge quantity of explosives, acid, detonators and literature in foreign languages from the madrassa.However, another Police official who requested anonymity said that the blast has caused casualties. "The terrorists managed to shift the dead bodies and injured before the arrival of Police," he said. "You can see blood and destruction everywhere," he added.
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November - 3 
the Afghanistan President on November 3 criticised the timing of a US drone strike, reports Daily Times. Afghan President Hamid Karzai added his voice to the criticism, telling a US Congress delegation visiting Kabul that the drone strike “took place
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the Afghanistan President on November 3 criticised the timing of a US drone strike, reports Daily Times. Afghan President Hamid Karzai added his voice to the criticism, telling a US Congress delegation visiting Kabul that the drone strike “took place at an unsuitable time”, his office said in a statement released.
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November - 3 
the Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar said a group of religious scholars had been ready to go and meet the TTP to initiate talks, which have been backed by all major political parties, when the drone struck.
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the Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar said a group of religious scholars had been ready to go and meet the TTP to initiate talks, which have been backed by all major political parties, when the drone struck.
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November - 3 
the Security Forces (SFs) foiled a terror bid by recovering and defusing five kilogram of explosives along a roadside in Dera Bugti District on November 3, reports Daily Times.
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the Security Forces (SFs) foiled a terror bid by recovering and defusing five kilogram of explosives along a roadside in Dera Bugti District on November 3, reports Daily Times.
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November - 3 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on November 3 ruled out the possibility of holding a dialogue with the Pakistan Government, saying talks with the 'US slaves' were no longer possible, reports The News. “The (Pakistan) government has given us the
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on November 3 ruled out the possibility of holding a dialogue with the Pakistan Government, saying talks with the 'US slaves' were no longer possible, reports The News. “The (Pakistan) government has given us the present of Hakimullah Mehsud’s dead body,” said Shahidullah Shahid, ‘spokesman’ of the TTP, in a media statement which has come amid optimistic statements from the Pakistan Government regarding the fate of the proposed peace talks. He further said that “Nobody in history has ever negotiated with slaves,” he said. “We were waiting for a meeting, while the Pakistan Army and government were sitting with the US finalising deals to sell us.” Shahid stopped short of vowing revenge for Hakimullah. “Time will tell whether we take revenge of his martyrdom or not,” he added. "Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani, the head of the supreme shura, has been appointed as temporary head of the TTP," Shahid said, adding that prayers for Mehsud were still going on.
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November - 3 
the United States (US) insisted it has a shared interest with Pakistan in ending extremist violence after Islamabad accused it of scuttling efforts towards peace talks by killing Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone s
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the United States (US) insisted it has a shared interest with Pakistan in ending extremist violence after Islamabad accused it of scuttling efforts towards peace talks by killing Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone strike. “The United States and Pakistan continue to have a vital, shared strategic interest in ending extremist violence so as to build a more prosperous, stable and peaceful region,” the official said.
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November - 3 
unidentified militants hurled a hand-held bomb at a house partially damaging a house in Hazara Town area of Quetta on November 3, reported Dawn. However, no casualties were reported.
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unidentified militants hurled a hand-held bomb at a house partially damaging a house in Hazara Town area of Quetta on November 3, reported Dawn. However, no casualties were reported.
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November - 3 
Four people were injured when Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres clashed at Galeswar bazaar in Myagdi District on November 3, reports The Himalayan Times. Police said that the clash reportedl
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Four people were injured when Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres clashed at Galeswar bazaar in Myagdi District on November 3, reports The Himalayan Times. Police said that the clash reportedly took place after the CPN-UML members tried to foil a corner meeting organized by the NC at the bazaar.
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November - 3 
the Election Commission (EC) on November 3 granted permission to 57 organizations including three international institutions for the monitoring of the November 19 election, reports The Himalayan Times. 225 international observers and 5,587 national o
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the Election Commission (EC) on November 3 granted permission to 57 organizations including three international institutions for the monitoring of the November 19 election, reports The Himalayan Times. 225 international observers and 5,587 national observers have already been mobilised for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) election.
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November - 3 
the ICT-2 on November 3 said JeI played a pertinent and culpable role in killing notable pro-liberation intellectuals, the best sons and daughters of the soil, reports The Daily Star. The tribunal said JeI approved the killing squad formed by Al-Badr
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the ICT-2 on November 3 said JeI played a pertinent and culpable role in killing notable pro-liberation intellectuals, the best sons and daughters of the soil, reports The Daily Star. The tribunal said JeI approved the killing squad formed by Al-Badr men, who in fact belonged to then JeI student wing Islami Chhatra Sangha. The tribunal further said it was JeI and its creations, fanatic groups like Al-Badr, Razakar, Al-Shams, and the Peace Committee, who took a stance to “save Pakistan and Islam” even if it required the annihilation of pro-liberation Bangalee nation. It said JeI indulged in indiscriminate massacre of their political opponents belonging to the Bangalee nation in the name of eliminating “miscreants” and “infiltrators”. This resulted in the killing of more than 200 brightest minds of the country in December 1971 and Al-Badr was used to execute the plan.
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November - 3 
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on November 3 awarded death penalty to absconding Al-Badr leaders Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Khan alias Nayeb Ali and Chowdhury Mueenuddin for killing 18 intellectuals in 1971, reports New Age. All the 11 charg
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The International Crimes Tribunal-2 (ICT-2) on November 3 awarded death penalty to absconding Al-Badr leaders Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Khan alias Nayeb Ali and Chowdhury Mueenuddin for killing 18 intellectuals in 1971, reports New Age. All the 11 charges leveled against Ashraf and Mueen by the prosecution were proved beyond doubt. The convicts received death penalty for abduction and killing of nine Dhaka University teachers, six eminent journalists and three physicians in December 1971. Mueen was the ‘operation in charge’ and Ashraf was the ‘chief executor’ of the force and they directly took part in the killing of intellectuals in Dhaka. On June 24, Ashraf and Mueen were jointly indicted on 11 counts of crimes against humanity for abducting and killing 18 intellectuals. The trial began on July 15. The two accused were tried in absentia. Mueen lives in London and Ashraf in New York.
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November - 4 
A Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as Sangthil Areng (23), was arrested with the help of the people of Puthimari, under Mancachar Police Station in Dhubri District on November 4, reports The Telegraph. Areng allegedly came to
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A Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant, identified as Sangthil Areng (23), was arrested with the help of the people of Puthimari, under Mancachar Police Station in Dhubri District on November 4, reports The Telegraph. Areng allegedly came to meet businessmen to collect extortion money for which the GNLA had sent letters a few days ago, a police source said.
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November - 4 
as intelligence inputs point to "assiduous preparations" by the CPI-Maoist to disrupt the November 11 poll in Chhattisgarh, the Election Commission (EC) has agreed to relocate around 150 polling booths in the Naxal-infested interiors of south Bastar
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as intelligence inputs point to "assiduous preparations" by the CPI-Maoist to disrupt the November 11 poll in Chhattisgarh, the Election Commission (EC) has agreed to relocate around 150 polling booths in the Naxal-infested interiors of south Bastar to "safer" places along the arterial roads, reports The Times of India. Though the Union home ministry and Chhattisgarh government had identified 299 booths as "hyper-sensitive" and requested the EC to shift them out as polling parties and paramilitary forces would risk landmine attacks while accessing these booths, the Commission ensured that only as many booths were relocated as agreed among the candidates of all parties. "After the deliberations, there is consensus in favour of relocation of around 150 polling stations. These may now be shifted to places closer to the roads, or even safer locations within the villages, such as the panchayat office," an EC official told The Times of India.Intelligence agencies have lately reported large-scale mobilization of Maoist cadres in Naxal-dominated areas of Chhattisgarh, assembling and planting of IEDs on routes to polling booths and formation of small "crack" teams to locate suitable ambush points to target polling parties and security forces. This has led the Union Home Ministry to seek stepped up counter-Naxal operations not only in Chhattisgarh but also adjoining areas of Maharashtra, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Other measures advised are aggressive intelligence-gathering, proper road-opening, assessing possible ambush points and dismantling of IEDs possibly planted there. The nodal officer appointed by the Chhattisgarh Government after the Darbha Ghati massacre to coordinate security for political events has also been asked to coordinate the arrangements for VIP movement and rallies.
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November - 4 
asserting that Government of Manipur (GoM) seeks to project a picture of social harmony through Sangai Festival in contrast to the reality of “social divide” on communal line in Manipur, the United Naga Council (UNC), on November 4, has reminded Naga
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asserting that Government of Manipur (GoM) seeks to project a picture of social harmony through Sangai Festival in contrast to the reality of “social divide” on communal line in Manipur, the United Naga Council (UNC), on November 4, has reminded Naga people of Manipur to stay away from the State sponsored Sangai Festival and other such programmes. In continuation of the public statements and directives of July 1, 2010 Naga People’s Declaration, the UNC reiterated that no frontal organisations, tribe organisations, range and village level organisations and individuals belonging to the Nagas should associate with or accord recognition to the unmandated Manipur District Councils (MDCs) who defied the Naga people’s call not to participate in the imposed Autonomous District Council (ADC) election of 2010, which has been declared null and void.
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November - 4 
Benedict Areng, ‘president’ of the Kamrup-Goalpara District committee of the Garo National Council (GNC) and a convenor of the Garo-Ajanajati Sanmilita Sangram Samiti (GASSS) condemned the Gendamari incident and made an appeal to all concerned not to
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Benedict Areng, ‘president’ of the Kamrup-Goalpara District committee of the Garo National Council (GNC) and a convenor of the Garo-Ajanajati Sanmilita Sangram Samiti (GASSS) condemned the Gendamari incident and made an appeal to all concerned not to link the incident with the ongoing agitation of the Garo and non-Rabha people of the RHAC areas, reports The Assam Tribune.
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November - 4 
Both the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Central intelligence outfits have stumbled upon crucial information during the course of investigating Patna serial blasts revealing that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal, have
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Both the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Central intelligence outfits have stumbled upon crucial information during the course of investigating Patna serial blasts revealing that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives Riyaz and Iqbal Bhatkal, have embarked on a major plan to revive the terror outfit in India as it had suffered serious reverses following the arrest of its India chief Yasin Bhatkal, Asian Age reported on November 5.Information gathered during Patna serial blasts also confirms that Jamaat-ud-Dawa ‘chief’ and India’s most wanted terrorist, Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, was virtually playing the role of a “mentor” to the Bhatkal brothers helping them revive IM’s activities. NIA sources said the Patna explosions were part of Saeed’s same gameplan. “It would not be wrong to say that Saeed was responsible for funding the Patna serial blasts as the financial trial leads to some Jamaat operatives working out of some Gulf countries,’’ a top intelligence official confirmed.
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November - 4 
Chief Minister (CM), Tarun Gogoi on November 4 asked the Director General of Police (DGP) to beef up security measures and called for deployment of Army in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas, reports The Sentinel. CM, Tarun Gogoi also a
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Chief Minister (CM), Tarun Gogoi on November 4 asked the Director General of Police (DGP) to beef up security measures and called for deployment of Army in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas, reports The Sentinel. CM, Tarun Gogoi also asked four State Ministers to rush to Gendamari area of the RHAC following yesterday’s incident of gunning down of seven villagers by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants.
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November - 4 
In a major recovery of explosives, Security Forces (SFs) seized as many as 22 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Jharkhand, reports post.jagran.com on November 5. The operation, carried out by Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) person
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In a major recovery of explosives, Security Forces (SFs) seized as many as 22 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Jharkhand, reports post.jagran.com on November 5. The operation, carried out by Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) personnel and local Police, was carried out in Amwatikar and Manika areas of Latehar District since November 4.
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November - 4 
in an emergency meeting held at the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), decision was taken to use the Border Security Force (BSF), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) against the militant organisation Unit
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in an emergency meeting held at the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), decision was taken to use the Border Security Force (BSF), the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) against the militant organisation United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA), reports The Sentinel. Joint Secretary, Union Home Ministry, Sambhu Singh, ruled out the possibility of the involvement of the Assam based militant outfits in the incident; Sambhu Singh told reporters that Meghalaya based militant outfit was behind the incident, “Our reports indicate that UALA militant might have carried out the attack,” “In the meeting, it was decided to intensify the operation by the Central security agencies against all militant organisations,” said a top government official who was present in the meeting. The UALA is a new faction formed after split with the parent Breakaway faction of Achik National volunteer Council (ANVC–B) group.
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November - 4 
Indian Army on November 4 foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants on the Line of Control (LoC) at forward area of Deri Dabsi in Mendhar Sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the troops observed movement of
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Indian Army on November 4 foiled an infiltration attempt by the militants on the Line of Control (LoC) at forward area of Deri Dabsi in Mendhar Sector of Poonch District, reports Daily Excelsior. Official sources said the troops observed movement of a group of four to five militants trying to sneak into the Indian Territory from the LoC in forward area of Deri Dabsi at 9 pm. The troops opened firing to neutralize the militants, who retreated to Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) after offering resistance for about 20 minutes.
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November - 4 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) alerts about an ISI plot to use Khalistani militants to eliminate Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Prime Ministerial (PM) candidate Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) Narendra Modi, reported The Times of India on November 5. The Gujar
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) alerts about an ISI plot to use Khalistani militants to eliminate Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) Prime Ministerial (PM) candidate Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) Narendra Modi, reported The Times of India on November 5. The Gujarat CM, who has been on the hit list of several jehadi outfits such as Indian Mujahideen (IM). According to IB sources, the agency has gathered intelligence on an alleged ISI plot to use Pakistan-based Khalistani holdouts to stage a hit on Modi, who has been addressing rallies across the country.
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November - 4 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah said on November 4 that J&K State is an integral part of India and that the Centre should consider and discuss different roadmaps of solution, which various stakeholders including the National
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah said on November 4 that J&K State is an integral part of India and that the Centre should consider and discuss different roadmaps of solution, which various stakeholders including the National Conference have mooted, to find out a solution to the Kashmir problem while reiterating that gun or violence were no solution, reports Daily Excelsior. Omar said: “Jammu and Kashmir had acceded to India. If we acceded to India, are we not an integral part of India? Of course, we are’’. He denied that he had used words like “conditional” and “incomplete” regarding accession of J&K to India and said the State is an integral part of the country.
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November - 4 
Nine bombs have been found in one room of a privately-run small hotel in Ranchi city (Ranchi District), the capital of Jharkhand on November 4, reports NDTV. The bombs were discovered when the National Investigating Agency (NIA) raided the hotel afte
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Nine bombs have been found in one room of a privately-run small hotel in Ranchi city (Ranchi District), the capital of Jharkhand on November 4, reports NDTV. The bombs were discovered when the National Investigating Agency (NIA) raided the hotel after a tip-off that a room had been rented by Haider Ali, one the main suspects in the serial blasts that hit Patna on October 27, hours before a rally for Narendra Modi, the BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate.
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November - 4 
Security Forces (SFs) unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump very close to Tolamandiaguda village in Narayanapatna block of Koraput District on November 4, reports The Times of India. Border Security Force (BSF) personnel of th
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Security Forces (SFs) unearthed a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) dump very close to Tolamandiaguda village in Narayanapatna block of Koraput District on November 4, reports The Times of India. Border Security Force (BSF) personnel of the 28 Battalion of Narayanapatna found the dump at a farm field hardly 50 metres from the village entrance while on a combing operation. The dump included a country-made pistol, a large quantity of medicines, one black bag and a lot of revolutionary literature in Telugu. According to assistant command of the battalion, Prasanth Kumar Sarma, so far BSF had unearthed more than 15 dumps in the District and security personnel were continuously conducting combing operations.
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November - 4 
Suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed three persons, including a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party worker and a student of Industrial Trainin
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Suspected cadres of the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) killed three persons, including a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) party worker and a student of Industrial Training Institute (ITI), in separate incidents at Basia and Kamdara in Gumla District late on November 2, reports The Times of India. Bodies of Laxman Kansari (40), a JMM worker from Ramjadi village under Sisai Police Station, and Ashif Ansari, a resident of Ahmadnagar in Sisai, were recovered from Porangtoli near Kumhari village. They also found a pamphlet in which PLFI claimed responsibility. Both of them were drunk, said Police. According to information, a squad of PLFI activists called Kansari and Ansari to Porangtoli on November 2. They were fish farmers who used to deal in spawns. They were treated well and served liquor. The extremists then demanded INR 50,000 in levy from both. PLFI men shot them when they allegedly failed to pay the amount.PLFI extremists also killed a student of ITI, Rourkela in Odisha, by axing him and then chopping his body into three parts on Monday. Police recovered the pieces from Kamdara-Redwa road near Murumkela forest under Kamdara Police Station in Gumla District. The deceased was Kulan Barla(26), a resident of Budhi-Bartoli village under Lapung Police Station of Ranchi District. According to police, Barla had gone to a friend's house at Viterkera village to pay the price of a goat. He was possibly killed while returning home. After hacking him to death, assailants took away his motorcycle and mobile phone.
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November - 4 
the All Rabha Students’ Union (ARSU) has blamed the State Government for the killing incident in Goalpara, reports The Assam Tribune. The ARSU also doubts the sincerity of the State Government in holding the three phase RHAC elections scheduled for N
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the All Rabha Students’ Union (ARSU) has blamed the State Government for the killing incident in Goalpara, reports The Assam Tribune. The ARSU also doubts the sincerity of the State Government in holding the three phase RHAC elections scheduled for November 13, 16 and 25.
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November - 4 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on November 4 seized from a Bangalore businessman INR11.4 million in cash, allegedly belonging to two Manipur-based outlawed terrorist groups, reports Indian Express. According to investigators, the money belon
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on November 4 seized from a Bangalore businessman INR11.4 million in cash, allegedly belonging to two Manipur-based outlawed terrorist groups, reports Indian Express. According to investigators, the money belongs to the Manipur-based militant outfits People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) and the United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK). During questioning, the agency learnt that PREPAK-UPPK has raised money through extortion and its self-styled general secretary N Shanti Meitei gave the money in cash to his childhood friend who is a real estate developer based in Bangalore. The NIA refused to share the name of the businessman and said that his statement has been recorded under Section 164 of CRPC.
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November - 4 
The Sangai Express reports that a sit in protest was staged on November 4 at Major Khul (Imphal West District) to denounce the series of blasts that occurred in the State since October 18.
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The Sangai Express reports that a sit in protest was staged on November 4 at Major Khul (Imphal West District) to denounce the series of blasts that occurred in the State since October 18.
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November - 4 
The special Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) along with Jharkhand Police late on November 4 found 22 huge landmines planted at 18 places underneath a 100-metre stretch in Latehar's (Latehar Dis
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The special Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) along with Jharkhand Police late on November 4 found 22 huge landmines planted at 18 places underneath a 100-metre stretch in Latehar's (Latehar District) Kumundih forest, reports The Times of India. Each bomb contained explosives weighing five kilograms and was packed in tins. The total weight of the explosives was over 100 kilograms. Referring to the landmines, an unnamed Policeman said, "It was enough to blow up an entire company of forces." The landmines were planted to kill Security Force (SF) personnel combing forests in search of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leader Arvindji who is suspected to be hiding in Kumundih. Around 10 companies of SFs are patrolling the forests since past one week.
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November - 4 
the State Government has asked the Army to launch counter–insurgency operation in Goalpara District, reports The Sentinel. Authorities have clamped night curfew along the Assam-Meghalaya border in the District and rushed additional Security Forces th
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the State Government has asked the Army to launch counter–insurgency operation in Goalpara District, reports The Sentinel. Authorities have clamped night curfew along the Assam-Meghalaya border in the District and rushed additional Security Forces there, adds The Telegraph. Curfew will be in force from 7pm to 6am in a 2 kilometer radius along the 100 kilometer inter-state border in Goalpara District. These steps are taken following November 3 incident of gunning down of seven villagers by suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants.
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November - 4 
The Telegraph reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), led by S.S. Khaplang, will not be part of the ongoing peace process between the Myanmar Government and the ethnic rebel groups. Altogether 17 ethnic rebel group
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The Telegraph reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K), led by S.S. Khaplang, will not be part of the ongoing peace process between the Myanmar Government and the ethnic rebel groups. Altogether 17 ethnic rebel groups are holding talks with the representatives of Myanmar Government in the two-day meeting at Myitgyina, the capital of Kachin State that began on November 4.
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November - 4 
Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested on November 4 by the Special Task Force (STF) from Railway Station Road under Town Police Station area in Bihar's Jehanabad District, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off, an STF
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Two Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres were arrested on November 4 by the Special Task Force (STF) from Railway Station Road under Town Police Station area in Bihar's Jehanabad District, reports Zee News. Acting on a tip off, an STF team apprehended Nirmal Paswan alias Mutwar and Nandan Vishwakarma, while they were on way to purchase arms from a supplier, Superintendent of Police Sayali Dhurat said. A number of Maoist literature was recovered from the two who belonged to Palamu District of Jharkhand.
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November - 4 
a bullet-riddled dead body of a man, identified as Abdul Rasool Baloch, was found in Baldia Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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a bullet-riddled dead body of a man, identified as Abdul Rasool Baloch, was found in Baldia Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 4 
A child was killed and six persons were injured when a powerful bomb went off in Khalid Bin Waleed Town in the limits of Yakatoot Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the evening of November 4, reports Dawn. An
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A child was killed and six persons were injured when a powerful bomb went off in Khalid Bin Waleed Town in the limits of Yakatoot Police Station in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in the evening of November 4, reports Dawn. An unnamed official said that suspected militants had planted the explosive device beneath a power transformer.
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November - 4 
a man, identified as Ali Jan, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Baloch Colony area of Hub Town in Lasbela District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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a man, identified as Ali Jan, was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in the Baloch Colony area of Hub Town in Lasbela District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 4 
a man, identified as Mansoor, was shot dead near Dabba Mor in Orangi Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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a man, identified as Mansoor, was shot dead near Dabba Mor in Orangi Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 4 
a medical technician at the Leprosy Hospital, identified as Sher Ali, was shot dead in a sectarian attack in the Garam Chashma area of Manghopir in Gadap Town on November 4, reports Daily Times. Initial investigation suggests it was a sectarian attac
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a medical technician at the Leprosy Hospital, identified as Sher Ali, was shot dead in a sectarian attack in the Garam Chashma area of Manghopir in Gadap Town on November 4, reports Daily Times. Initial investigation suggests it was a sectarian attack and an outlawed organisation was behind the attack, said Station House Officer (SHO) Ghulam Hussain Korai.
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November - 4 
a Policeman was killed in exchange of fire with militants in the Elum Ghar area of Buner District on November 4, reports Dawn. A Police party was on routine patrol when it came under attack. During exchange of fire, a constable identified as Inamur R
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a Policeman was killed in exchange of fire with militants in the Elum Ghar area of Buner District on November 4, reports Dawn. A Police party was on routine patrol when it came under attack. During exchange of fire, a constable identified as Inamur Rehman, a resident of Chinglai village, was killed. The attackers managed to escape after the incident.
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November - 4 
a Shia doctor, identified as Doctor Naseem Abbas, was shot dead near Liberty Chowk on Tariq Road in the Jamshed Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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a Shia doctor, identified as Doctor Naseem Abbas, was shot dead near Liberty Chowk on Tariq Road in the Jamshed Town on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 4 
an unidentified dead body was recovered from Mand tehsil (revenue unit) in Kech (Turbat) District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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an unidentified dead body was recovered from Mand tehsil (revenue unit) in Kech (Turbat) District on November 4, reports Daily Times.
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November - 4 
Another Shia man, identified as Muhammad Shan, was shot dead in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan Town on November 4, reports Daily Times. The Provincial Deputy Secretary General of the Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Allama Sadiq Raza Taqvi said, “The
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Another Shia man, identified as Muhammad Shan, was shot dead in the Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Gulshan Town on November 4, reports Daily Times. The Provincial Deputy Secretary General of the Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Allama Sadiq Raza Taqvi said, “The frequent target killings of innocent Shias before the Muharram is worrisome, adding, “The killings are the result of the Government’s initiative to talk to the Taliban. The Government instead should launch an operation against the militants and say no to dialogue.”
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November - 4 
calling the drone strike that killed TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud “an attack on regional peace by America,” Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan said every aspect of bilateral ties with the US will now be reviewed. Speaking to a press confere
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calling the drone strike that killed TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud “an attack on regional peace by America,” Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan said every aspect of bilateral ties with the US will now be reviewed. Speaking to a press conference after concluding a high level meeting at the Federal Interior Ministry, he vowed to raise the matter at international forums including the United Nations. The Minister said that five permanent members of the UN Security Council will also be contacted on the issue. He said an urgent meeting of the Cabinet Committee on National Security (CCNS) has been called to review bilateral cooperation and ties with the US.
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November - 4 
Frontier Corps on November 4 shot dead three militants in retaliatory firing in the Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi District, reports The News. Earlier, the militants had set ablaze two NATO oil tankers in Bolan District and also injured one of the drivers
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Frontier Corps on November 4 shot dead three militants in retaliatory firing in the Bakhtiarabad area of Sibi District, reports The News. Earlier, the militants had set ablaze two NATO oil tankers in Bolan District and also injured one of the drivers of the vehicle. One of the accused was arrested.
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November - 4 
Government told the National Assembly on November 4 that the dialogue process with the TTP has come to a standstill and will remain so until the appointment of its new chief, reports Daily Times. Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan opened the
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Government told the National Assembly on November 4 that the dialogue process with the TTP has come to a standstill and will remain so until the appointment of its new chief, reports Daily Times. Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan opened the debate and announced that dialogue process could not be initiated until the new chief of TTP takes over the charge of the terrorist outfit.
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November - 4 
Militants had set ablaze two NATO oil tankers in Bolan District of Balochistan and also injured one of the drivers of the vehicle.
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Militants had set ablaze two NATO oil tankers in Bolan District of Balochistan and also injured one of the drivers of the vehicle.
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November - 4 
More than 50,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have so far returned to their homes in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) as the first phase of the repatriation process is about to complete, Dawn reported
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More than 50,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have so far returned to their homes in Tirah valley of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) as the first phase of the repatriation process is about to complete, Dawn reported on November 5. FATA Disaster Management Authority (FDMA), which was tasked to supervise the return of over 17,000 registered families to Tirah, said in a daily report that 12,024 families comprising 53,951 individuals left Durrani camp in Kurram Agency and Jarma transit point near Kohat for their respective localities till November 4. FDMA had first fixed October 15 as the final date for the completion of first phase of the return process, started on September 15. The date was later extended to November 5 owing to the eagerness shown by majority of the displaced families to go back to their homes. The return process of all Tirah displaced families would be completed in two phases. The second phase of the return process will be started on March 1. According to official figures, 17,140 families of Bar Qambarkhel, Malikdinkhel, Shalobar, Zakhakhel and Adamkhel were registered with the FDMA when residents of Tirah were forced to leave Bagh-Maidan and its surrounding localities after Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) captured the area on March this year.
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November - 4 
Pakistan’s Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani lauded the efforts of Rangers and Police in bringing back peace in Karachi, said a statement issued by Sindh Rangers on November 4, reports Dawn. Targeted operations led by Rangers’ forces with the s
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Pakistan’s Army Chief General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani lauded the efforts of Rangers and Police in bringing back peace in Karachi, said a statement issued by Sindh Rangers on November 4, reports Dawn. Targeted operations led by Rangers’ forces with the support of Police are ongoing in the city under a directive issued by the Federal Government against criminals already identified by Federal, Military and Civilian Agencies.
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November - 4 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 4 warned peace could not be achieved “by unleashing senseless force”, in his first public speech since a US drone strike killed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud, reports Daily Tim
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 4 warned peace could not be achieved “by unleashing senseless force”, in his first public speech since a US drone strike killed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud, reports Daily Times. “My government is firmly resolved to bringing the cycle of bloodshed and violence to an end. “But it cannot be done overnight, nor can it be done by unleashing senseless force against our citizens, without first making every effort to bring the misguided and confused elements of society, back to the mainstream,” he said in a speech after Army exercises near Bahawalpur.
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November - 4 
suspected militants blew up the building of a telephone exchange at Milli Khel area under Badbher Police Station of Peshawar on November 4, reports Dawn. The building was blown up by planting four bombs, each of the bombs weighing five kilograms.
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suspected militants blew up the building of a telephone exchange at Milli Khel area under Badbher Police Station of Peshawar on November 4, reports Dawn. The building was blown up by planting four bombs, each of the bombs weighing five kilograms.
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November - 4 
The Faisalabad Police on November 4 arrested four high-profile Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) terrorists, who had planned the abduction of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Malik Mohammad Nawaz and a businessman Shahna
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The Faisalabad Police on November 4 arrested four high-profile Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) terrorists, who had planned the abduction of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Member of Provincial Assembly (MPA) Malik Mohammad Nawaz and a businessman Shahnawaz alias Shahnawaz Ferrari for swapping them with the TTP’s top convicted terrorists housed in the Central Jail in Faisalabad District, reports The News. Faisalabad City Police Officer (CPO) Doctor Haider Ashraf confirmed having these four terrorists in custody. Two among them are named Usman, while the names of the other two could not be confirmed. They all belong to Qari Imran Group of the TTP based in Miranshah area of North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).According to details, it was revealed that the said MPA was in contact with the TTP activists in Miranshah. The Counter Terrorism Force picked up some important names during the MPA’s conversation with the members of the Qari Imran Group. Having these names with them, the Force started zeroing in on these terrorists, operating in Faisalabad. Two important members of the group were picked up some time back. The other two were picked up later when their names were revealed by the already arrested terror suspects.
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November - 4 
the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on November 4 set November 20 deadline for the Federal Government to come up with a decision on halting NATO supplies otherwise the provincial Government would take its “own course of action”, reports Daily Times. Cond
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the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on November 4 set November 20 deadline for the Federal Government to come up with a decision on halting NATO supplies otherwise the provincial Government would take its “own course of action”, reports Daily Times. Condemning US drone strikes, the assembly demanded continuation of dialogue with the TTP and asked Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to convene a meeting of national leaders as part of confidence building measures on taking practical steps after the killing of TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud.
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November - 4 
the Senate condemned the US drone attack and asked the Government to review its policy with the US and the so-called war on terror, saying Washington does not care about Pakistan’s interests, reports Daily Times. They said the US does not want peace
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the Senate condemned the US drone attack and asked the Government to review its policy with the US and the so-called war on terror, saying Washington does not care about Pakistan’s interests, reports Daily Times. They said the US does not want peace in Pakistan and the region, as on one hand it calls Pakistan a close allay but on the other hand never allows peace talks with TTP to start. The environment was made conducive and the TTP, under the leadership of Hakimullah Mehsud, was ready for the talks, but exactly on that day Mehsud was killed in a US drone attack.
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November - 4 
The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights recommended an effective role of Parliament in monitoring the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Agency and putting it under civilian control, reports Dawn on November 4 (today). A report unanimously adop
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The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights recommended an effective role of Parliament in monitoring the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Agency and putting it under civilian control, reports Dawn on November 4 (today). A report unanimously adopted by the Committee was presented in the house on October 30, 2013 but couldn’t be taken up for discussion because of opposition’s boycott of the session. The Committee unanimously approved on September 5, 2013 the recommendations which call for setting up a bicameral intelligence and security committee to suggest ways of addressing the issue of enforced disappearance of citizens. The report is a follow-up of resolutions unanimously endorsed by the Senate on March 7, 2013 and National Assembly on March 12, 2012 on the issue of enforced disappearances.A Parliamentary oversight of the ISI will be possible if the committee’s recommendations are included in a proposed Inter-Services Intelligence Agency (Functions, Powers and Regulation) Bill and if approved by Parliament. Although on paper the ISI operates under the administrative control of the Prime Minister, civilian Governments have in the past struggled to bring the Agency under their control, but without success.Keeping in view the ISI’s role as a secret agency, the Senate committee has suggested that the Prime Minister, in consultation with the committee, may exclude from the report any matter prejudicial to national security. The committee will not go into the intelligence sources of the agency, but through policy decisions will guide it in carrying out its work. Going one step forward, the committee has proposed the option of appointment of a retired civil servant of BS22 or equivalent rank in the armed forces by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. The ISI Director General (DG), according to the recommendations, will hold office for four years, extendable by another year, unless he resigns or is removed during his term on grounds of inefficiency, misconduct or physical or mental disability. If approved by Parliament, no DG would be able to get a full-term extension.
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November - 4 
The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Pakistan Timo Pakkala during a meeting on November 4 assured the Balochistan Government of its continued assistance for relief and rehabilitation efforts in the areas affected by recent earthquakes in t
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The United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator in Pakistan Timo Pakkala during a meeting on November 4 assured the Balochistan Government of its continued assistance for relief and rehabilitation efforts in the areas affected by recent earthquakes in the province, reports Dawn.Pakkala, who is also the humanitarian coordinator for the country team comprising representatives of the UN Agencies, briefed the Governor Muhammad Khan Achakzai about the firm commitment of the United Nations to work with the Provincial Government in line with the 18th amendment and in the context of ‘UN One-Programme’. The delegation shared an update on the main areas of intervention that United Nations agencies planned to focus on in the next five years, including Governance, food security, agriculture, health services and education.
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November - 4 
the US Secretary of State John Kerry on November 4 defended the drone strike but added that Washington was sensitive to any Pakistani concerns, after Islamabad denounced the attack as a blow to peace talks, reports Daily Times. Kerry said that while
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the US Secretary of State John Kerry on November 4 defended the drone strike but added that Washington was sensitive to any Pakistani concerns, after Islamabad denounced the attack as a blow to peace talks, reports Daily Times. Kerry said that while he welcomed any discussions “we are sensitive to the concerns of the country and we look forward to working very closely with the government of Pakistan.” “We intend to continue to work together with them (Pakistanis) through the strategic dialogue that we have established in order to work through these kinds of challenges.” He added of Mehsud: “This is a man who absolutely is known to have targeted and killed many Americans, many Afghans and many Pakistanis. A huge number of Pakistanis have died at the hands of Mehsud and his terrorist organisation.”
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November - 4 
Two people, including a tailor from the Shia community, identified as Nadeem Raza, was shot dead along with his friend, Shoaib, while three others were injured in an attack in the FC Area of Liaquatabad Town of Karachi District, the provincial capita
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Two people, including a tailor from the Shia community, identified as Nadeem Raza, was shot dead along with his friend, Shoaib, while three others were injured in an attack in the FC Area of Liaquatabad Town of Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 4, reports Daily Times. The victims were present inside Nadeem’s shop when at least four unidentified armed militants opened fire on them and escaped.
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November - 4 
Minister for Information and Communication Madhav Prasad Poudel speaking at an interaction program in Kathmandu on November 4 said that the Government will be compelled to take strong action, if the poll boycott groups do not make their activities pe
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Minister for Information and Communication Madhav Prasad Poudel speaking at an interaction program in Kathmandu on November 4 said that the Government will be compelled to take strong action, if the poll boycott groups do not make their activities peaceful, reports Nepal News. Minister Poudel said the Government will concurrently respect such groups’ decision to not take part in the polls, if they do not attempt to disrupt the polls. “Violation of law can’t be tolerated. Culprits have to be brought under the net of law,” said the minister.
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November - 4 
the Election Commission (EC) at a meeting held at the EC on November 4 discussed with Minister for Home Affairs Madhav Prasad Ghimire regarding the peace and security, transportation of election materials and other issues. After the meeting, Election
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the Election Commission (EC) at a meeting held at the EC on November 4 discussed with Minister for Home Affairs Madhav Prasad Ghimire regarding the peace and security, transportation of election materials and other issues. After the meeting, Election Commissioner Ram Bhakta Thakur said that the entire issues of security relating to supply of the ballot paper, ballot box and others materials to the related election constituency were discussed. On the occasion, Minister Ghimire said that the government has arranged a strong security arrangement for peace and security in the election. Meanwhile, on a separate issue, the EC has said that no CC camera would be installed in any of the polling booth for election purpose.
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November - 4 
the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) on November 4 (today) sounded cautiously optimistic over the proposal to offer seats to the CPN-Maoist-Baidya to bring them on board the political process,
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the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist–Leninist (CPN-UML) on November 4 (today) sounded cautiously optimistic over the proposal to offer seats to the CPN-Maoist-Baidya to bring them on board the political process, reports Kantipuronline.com. Insisting that the two parties were never for keeping the CPN-Maoist-Baidya out of the political process, they said much will depend on the poll-opposing party to be part of the process. Leaders of the two parties, however, are sceptic over the intention of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who on November 1 said that the break-away party could be offered 26 seats to be nominated by the Cabinet in the CA.
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November - 4 
Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir on November 4 categorically said the Government was moving forward to file cases against the persons who had illegally called hartal (general strike) and killed 18 people reports The Daily Star. He said “We are pr
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Home Minister Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir on November 4 categorically said the Government was moving forward to file cases against the persons who had illegally called hartal (general strike) and killed 18 people reports The Daily Star. He said “We are preparing to file cases against them under sections 302, 304 and 307.”
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November - 4 
Mostafizur Rahman Mukul (35), an auto-rickshaw driver, succumb to his injuries on November 4, in Savar, Dhaka City, reports The Daily Star. Mukul suffered 60 percent burns on November 3 when miscreants hurled a crude bomb on the auto-rickshaw he was
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Mostafizur Rahman Mukul (35), an auto-rickshaw driver, succumb to his injuries on November 4, in Savar, Dhaka City, reports The Daily Star. Mukul suffered 60 percent burns on November 3 when miscreants hurled a crude bomb on the auto-rickshaw he was riding.
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November - 4 
two kids and CNG driver was injured on November 4 as mindless pickets set vehicles on fire their vehicle on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway near Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. The injured persons were identified as Ramjan Ali, Monir (14) and Sumi (8).
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two kids and CNG driver was injured on November 4 as mindless pickets set vehicles on fire their vehicle on Dhaka-Mymensingh highway near Dhaka city, reports The Daily Star. The injured persons were identified as Ramjan Ali, Monir (14) and Sumi (8).
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November - 5 
a day after GNLA militants gunned down five police personnel, the State Police have asserted that operational commanders are looking at fresh strategies to tackle militants. Additional Director General of Police (DGP), SK Jain, said that the Police a
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a day after GNLA militants gunned down five police personnel, the State Police have asserted that operational commanders are looking at fresh strategies to tackle militants. Additional Director General of Police (DGP), SK Jain, said that the Police are collecting details of the incident that led to the death of five police personnel.Also, Governor KK Paul, on November 5, condemned the brutal killing of five Police personnel in South Garo Hills. Home Minister Roshan Warjri, while mourning the loss of lives of the men in uniform, has asserted that the Government will deal with this incident in the strongest measure.
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November - 5 
India and China began a 10-day joint anti-terrorism drill on November 5, reports The Times of India. 160 soldiers each of the Indian 16 Sikh Light Infantry and Chinese People's Liberation Army's Battalion Infantry division are participating in the dr
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India and China began a 10-day joint anti-terrorism drill on November 5, reports The Times of India. 160 soldiers each of the Indian 16 Sikh Light Infantry and Chinese People's Liberation Army's Battalion Infantry division are participating in the drill in Chengdu military area command (MAC), responsible for the Tibet Autonomous Region besides the middle and eastern sections of the border with India. Chengdu MAC deputy commander Lieutenant General Yang Jinshan said both China and India "face similar threats" involving terrorism, "a global challenge". Official Xinhua news agency described the exercise "a comprehensive anti-terror combat drill" and said the two sides would conduct counterterrorism drills involving tactical hand signals, arrest and escort, hostage rescue and joint attacks.
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November - 5 
Indian Express reported on November 6 that the crude bombs that exploded in Patna and the nine explosives seized in Ranchi have strong similarities, investigators have found, indicating they were made by the same or a connected group of people. Howev
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Indian Express reported on November 6 that the crude bombs that exploded in Patna and the nine explosives seized in Ranchi have strong similarities, investigators have found, indicating they were made by the same or a connected group of people. However, these bombs are unlike the ones used in the past by IM. After analysing the bombs used in Patna and those seized in Ranchi, Jharkhand Police suspect the IM is using a combination of two kinds of IEDs, both of which are new to the organisation."They are using the high-intensity gelatin-based pipe bombs and flame-based elbow bombs that are relatively weak," said Additional Director General of Police S.N. Pradhan, spokesperson for the state police.
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November - 5 
Indian Mujahideen's (IM) Ranchi module was behind the blasts in Bodh Gaya (Bihar), according to intelligence sources, Zee News reports on November 6. Notably, the same group was behind a series of blasts in Patna, which took place on October 27, 2013
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Indian Mujahideen's (IM) Ranchi module was behind the blasts in Bodh Gaya (Bihar), according to intelligence sources, Zee News reports on November 6. Notably, the same group was behind a series of blasts in Patna, which took place on October 27, 2013. A news agency has quoted the sources as saying that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has recovered a document from Ranchi with details of the entire planning, including the placement of each of the 13 bombs. The document shows that the blasts were planned by IM operatives Tehsin Akhtar and Haidar Ali and included the same planters as in the Patna blasts.It also includes the name of Imtiaz Ansari, arrested after one of the Patna bombs exploded at the city railway station. The chart's matrix reveals Imtiaz had planted bombs near the Thai Monastery in Bodh Gaya. His accomplice Ainul alias Tarique, who was injured while planting bombs at Patna station and later died, had planted bombs at the Targhar Monastery. Mujib, who was staying in the hotel room which was raided on November 4, had planted bombs in four places in Bodh Gaya.
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November - 5 
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Masood Khan on November 5 in the UN General Assembly said that “the struggle of the people of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be characterised as terrorism,” reports The Express Tribu
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Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Masood Khan on November 5 in the UN General Assembly said that “the struggle of the people of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be characterised as terrorism,” reports The Express Tribune. He also claimed that ‘epicentre of terrorism’ cannot be wrongly located by India to Pakistan, simply because it raises the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in the United Nations.
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November - 5 
Police on November 5 seized a cache of explosives, including 500 gelatin sticks, 4,000 detonators, 25 wire bundles and 40 kgs of ammonium nitrate after raiding a house of one Babula Pasha at Giriprasad Nagar in Mahabubabad town of Warangal District i
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Police on November 5 seized a cache of explosives, including 500 gelatin sticks, 4,000 detonators, 25 wire bundles and 40 kgs of ammonium nitrate after raiding a house of one Babula Pasha at Giriprasad Nagar in Mahabubabad town of Warangal District in Andhra Pradesh, reports The Times of India.
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Security Forces (SFs) on November 6 demolished a training camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and found six landmines and explosives from Tebo Police Station area, in the West Singhbhum District, reports The Times of India. The S
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Security Forces (SFs) on November 6 demolished a training camp of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) and found six landmines and explosives from Tebo Police Station area, in the West Singhbhum District, reports The Times of India. The SFs found the landmines and explosives during the joint search operation of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and District Police in the Halmadh village in Porahat forest area under Tebo police station.Deputy Inspector General (DIG) police, Kolhan division Arun Kumar Singh informed that the security forces had fought short gun battle with the Maoist guerrillas at the same place on November 5 but there was no casualty from either side.
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November - 5 
the All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) on October 5 alleged that the militants were backed by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Pakistani agents, reports Times of India. The AATS, an umbrella organisation of Assam's tribal communities, claimed that f
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the All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) on October 5 alleged that the militants were backed by Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Pakistani agents, reports Times of India. The AATS, an umbrella organisation of Assam's tribal communities, claimed that foreign elements are on a mission to create 'unrest' in the state by creating tension among various ethnic groups for their vested interests.Earlier, State Governor, JB Patnaik on November 6 said the elections to the RHAC will be held as per schedule and the government will ensure its smooth conduct, reports The Assam Tribune. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here, Patnaik said, ‘The government will ensure that the elections are held. If needed, additional forces will be sent.’Further, a team of four State Ministers, that has been assigned the job of looking after the RHAC matters, visited Goalpara and the RHAC areas on November 5, even as the AATS called for Army operations against the militant outfit GNLA and stern action against all the militant groups, reports The Assam Tribune. The team of Ministers included Himanta Biswa Sarma, Nilamani Sen Deka, Rajiv Lochan Pegu and Rockybul Hussain. AATS ‘general secretary’ Aditya Khakhlary also alleged involvement of the ISI of Pakistan in the RHAC violence, claiming that at its instance the GNLA has been trying to unleash a reign of terror in the Autonomous Council areas.
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November - 5 
the anti-foreigner movement in the State is set to get bigger with pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups announcing State-wide ‘road-blockade’ for three nights from November 5 (today) despite requests from several quarters to the agitating groups as wel
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the anti-foreigner movement in the State is set to get bigger with pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups announcing State-wide ‘road-blockade’ for three nights from November 5 (today) despite requests from several quarters to the agitating groups as well as Government to settle the issue through negotiation, reports The Shillong Times. The road blockade would be effective in all the eleven Districts of the State from 8 pm to 5 am, informed Khasi Students Union (KSU) president Daniel Khyriem in a statement issued on November 3.
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November - 5 
The Indigenous Nationalist Party of Twipra (INPT), a political party in Tripura on November 5 demanded uniform empowerment of all Autonomous District Councils (ADC) in the North Eastern Region for all-round development of tribals, reports The Telegra
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The Indigenous Nationalist Party of Twipra (INPT), a political party in Tripura on November 5 demanded uniform empowerment of all Autonomous District Councils (ADC) in the North Eastern Region for all-round development of tribals, reports The Telegraph. INPT would submit a memorandum comprising a five point charter of demands including uniform empowerment of the tribal councils, to the Prime Minister and Union home minister in the last week of this month.
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November - 5 
the Indigenous People's Forum (IPF), an organization of non-Dimasa tribal communities of Dima Hasao district which called a 48-hour bandh since 5 am on Monday, has brought down the strike duration to 24 hours, reports Times of India. A spokesperson o
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the Indigenous People's Forum (IPF), an organization of non-Dimasa tribal communities of Dima Hasao district which called a 48-hour bandh since 5 am on Monday, has brought down the strike duration to 24 hours, reports Times of India. A spokesperson of IPF in Haflong, the headquarters of Dima Hasao, said in response to an appeal of the administration and considering the inconvenience caused to common people, the duration of the strike was brought down. Now, the bandh will come to an end at 5 am on November 5, instead of November 6, as announced earlier.
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November - 5 
The Koraput District Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) on November 5 received a parcel through speed post, which contained a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) letter written in Odia, two bullets and a detonator, reports The Times o
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The Koraput District Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) on November 5 received a parcel through speed post, which contained a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) letter written in Odia, two bullets and a detonator, reports The Times of India. The letter accused SDJM Debasish Panda of harassing people by rejecting their bail pleas. "Leave the place immediately or you will be punished at the Praja Court," the hand-written letter said.
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November - 5 
the NIA got the lodge in Ranchi city (Ranchi District), the capital of Jharkhand, where nine bombs were found in one room on November 4, 2013, reports Times of India on November 6. A dozen detonators, several gelatin wires and Urdu literature had als
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the NIA got the lodge in Ranchi city (Ranchi District), the capital of Jharkhand, where nine bombs were found in one room on November 4, 2013, reports Times of India on November 6. A dozen detonators, several gelatin wires and Urdu literature had also been recovered. The NIA, meanwhile, is searching for Mujibul Ansari (22) and his friend Salim Ansari (23) who were among several boarders at Iram lodge at Hindpidhi. The two are suspected to be Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives.
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November - 5 
The Shillong Times reports that Garo Hills Police suffered one of its biggest casualties in its fight against militancy with five State security personnel killed in an ambush laid by a heavily armed group of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) milit
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The Shillong Times reports that Garo Hills Police suffered one of its biggest casualties in its fight against militancy with five State security personnel killed in an ambush laid by a heavily armed group of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in remote South Garo Hills Districts in the morning of October 5. Armed GNLA militants believed to number over two dozen ambushed a Police gypsy with five occupants that was proceeding from Baghmara to Tura in West Garo Hills. Police informed that the militants lobbed two grenades from atop a small hillock onto the vehicle when one of the grenades reportedly exploded, damaging the vehicle and bringing it to a halt while militants perched on higher ground opened up in a hail of fire on the five occupants of the vehicle. The militants took away three AK rifles and a carbine machine gun from the slain Police personnel along with a sizeable number of ammunition. Three of the deceased belonged to 3rd MLP Battalion and have been identified as Havildar Dondiram Marak, Constables Bipul Rabha and Marshanstar Nongdhar. Another of the deceased, identified as Constable Rakki Ch Sangma belonged to South Garo Hills District Executive Force (DEF) while the driver of the vehicle who was also killed in the ambush was Driver Lekichyne Ryngklem of the Fire and Emergency Services wing.The attack comes a week after the GNLA militant ‘chief’ Sohan D Shira had threatened retaliation in a big way for the Police raid on his private residence at Chachatgre village, 3 kilometres from Williamnagar town, on October 27. That operation yielded INR 334,000 Indian currency, 63,000 Bangladeshi taka along with a powerful satellite phone together with IED bombs, claymore mine boxes and more than three dozen explosive detonators.
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November - 5 
The Shillong Times reports that the State Police have constituted an internal inquiry into the killing of five Policemen by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in South Garo Hills on November 5. Informing this on November 7, Director Gener
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The Shillong Times reports that the State Police have constituted an internal inquiry into the killing of five Policemen by Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants in South Garo Hills on November 5. Informing this on November 7, Director General of Police (DGP) PJP Hananman said the inquiry would be conducted by Heimonlang Nongpluh, Inspector-General of Police (Western Range).
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November - 5 
a student of Jamia Binoria seminary, identified as Zia-ur-Rehman, was shot dead outside the Quaid mausoleum near Numaish.
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a student of Jamia Binoria seminary, identified as Zia-ur-Rehman, was shot dead outside the Quaid mausoleum near Numaish.
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November - 5 
a cadre of the ASWJ, identified as Muhammad Riaz (32), and a party supporter, identified as Muhammad Ramzan, were shot dead near the Driving Licence Branch Korangi Town.
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a cadre of the ASWJ, identified as Muhammad Riaz (32), and a party supporter, identified as Muhammad Ramzan, were shot dead near the Driving Licence Branch Korangi Town.
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November - 5 
a man, identified as Sohail Ali Hasan (40), who was wounded in the gun attack at a tailor shop in Liaquatabad, succumbed to his injuries at the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. The victim had suffered bullet wounds after three attackers had opened fire at th
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a man, identified as Sohail Ali Hasan (40), who was wounded in the gun attack at a tailor shop in Liaquatabad, succumbed to his injuries at the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital. The victim had suffered bullet wounds after three attackers had opened fire at the tailor shop near Zeenat Square and killed three men.
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November - 5 
A Police constable, identified as Sher Nawaz Khan, was killed when a group of militants attacked Suripull Police checkpost in Lakki Marwat District on November 5, reports Daily Times. However, the attackers escaped from the scene by taking advantage
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A Police constable, identified as Sher Nawaz Khan, was killed when a group of militants attacked Suripull Police checkpost in Lakki Marwat District on November 5, reports Daily Times. However, the attackers escaped from the scene by taking advantage of darkness. Police rushed to the spot and started a search operation. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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November - 5 
a supporter of ASWJ was shot dead near Ali Mosque.
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a supporter of ASWJ was shot dead near Ali Mosque.
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November - 5 
an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Nadeem Jameel alias Sunny (22), was shot dead while his friend, Farhan, was injured in Peerabad area of Qasba Colony.
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an activist of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Nadeem Jameel alias Sunny (22), was shot dead while his friend, Farhan, was injured in Peerabad area of Qasba Colony.
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November - 5 
another activist of ASWJ, identified as Muhammad Jan (24), was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Defence Phase 1 near Gold Mark Mall. The victim was a seminary teacher and taught Quran at a mosque and at homes, said the Defence Police.
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another activist of ASWJ, identified as Muhammad Jan (24), was shot dead in a drive-by shooting in Defence Phase 1 near Gold Mark Mall. The victim was a seminary teacher and taught Quran at a mosque and at homes, said the Defence Police.
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November - 5 
another student of the Jamia Binoria seminary, identified as Misbahullah (25), had been shot and injured near Mazar-e-Quaid by two unidentified assailants.
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another student of the Jamia Binoria seminary, identified as Misbahullah (25), had been shot and injured near Mazar-e-Quaid by two unidentified assailants.
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November - 5 
Four cadres and two supporters of the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) were shot dead on November 5 in tit-for-tat killings a day after four Shia community members were shot dead on November 4, 2013, in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, report
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Four cadres and two supporters of the Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama’at (ASWJ) were shot dead on November 5 in tit-for-tat killings a day after four Shia community members were shot dead on November 4, 2013, in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reported The News. Two cadres belonging to ASWJ, identified as Mufti Tariq Shah (30), and Yar Muhammad (34), were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Akhtar Colony of Mehmoodabad.
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November - 5 
In another attack, a van driver and an ASWJ cadre, identified as Abdur Razzaq, in Korangi Town. A passerby, identified as Noor Hashim, was also injured in the attack. ASWJ Karachi chief Aurangzeb Farooqi said the ASWJ activists were killed due to the
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In another attack, a van driver and an ASWJ cadre, identified as Abdur Razzaq, in Korangi Town. A passerby, identified as Noor Hashim, was also injured in the attack. ASWJ Karachi chief Aurangzeb Farooqi said the ASWJ activists were killed due to their affiliation with the religious party. He strongly condemned the ongoing killings in Karachi and warned that the violence could lead to a bigger security issue.
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November - 5 
in Madina Colony, unidentified armed assailants shot dead an electrician, identified as Mohammed Faizan, at Al-Irfan electronics shop in 24 Market on November 5, reported The News. Investigators said that Faizan was a supporter of a religious group.
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in Madina Colony, unidentified armed assailants shot dead an electrician, identified as Mohammed Faizan, at Al-Irfan electronics shop in 24 Market on November 5, reported The News. Investigators said that Faizan was a supporter of a religious group.
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November - 5 
In Orangi Town, an unidentified tortured dead body was found near the MBR graveyard, Qasba Morr. The body had been cut in three pieces and stuffed in a gunny bag, said Orangi Town Station House Officer (SHO) Saleem Sheikh.
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In Orangi Town, an unidentified tortured dead body was found near the MBR graveyard, Qasba Morr. The body had been cut in three pieces and stuffed in a gunny bag, said Orangi Town Station House Officer (SHO) Saleem Sheikh.
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November - 5 
Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Masood Khan on November 5 in the UN General Assembly said that “the struggle of the people of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be characterised as terrorism,” reports The Express Tribu
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Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) Ambassador Masood Khan on November 5 in the UN General Assembly said that “the struggle of the people of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be characterised as terrorism,” reports The Express Tribune. He also claimed that ‘epicentre of terrorism’ cannot be wrongly located by India to Pakistan, simply because it raises the issue of Jammu and Kashmir in the United Nations.
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November - 5 
taking notice of the spike in target killings ahead of Muharram, the Sindh Police Chief sought a detailed report from the Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) on case to case basis. A Police statement stated that Shahid Nadeem Baloch had direct
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taking notice of the spike in target killings ahead of Muharram, the Sindh Police Chief sought a detailed report from the Karachi Additional Inspector General (AIG) on case to case basis. A Police statement stated that Shahid Nadeem Baloch had directed the authorities to investigate every aspect of the murder cases. The IGP called for extraordinary security measures during of Muharram for the protection of processions, congregations and Imambargahs and mosques.
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November - 5 
Twin explosions blew up two railway tracks in Hyderabad and Khairpur Districts on November 5, reported Dawn. However, no casualty was reported. A locally-made bomb damaged upcountry track between Karachi and Hyderabad minutes before the arrival of a
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Twin explosions blew up two railway tracks in Hyderabad and Khairpur Districts on November 5, reported Dawn. However, no casualty was reported. A locally-made bomb damaged upcountry track between Karachi and Hyderabad minutes before the arrival of a Lahore-bound Business Express in Hyderabad District near Hussainabad subway. The train was about to reach Hyderabad railway station after leaving the Kotri Station when the track was damaged. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) officials arrived at the site to collect evidence. According to BDS official Saleem Vistro, the locally-made bomb weighed two to three pounds. “We only found a shopping bag in which the miscreants had brought explosives that was fitted with a fuse”, he said. Another bomb exploded on the track a kilometre from the Gambat Railway Station in the Khairpur District. Police and eyewitnesses said that about two-foot-long railway track was destroyed when the locally-made bomb exploded some time after the departure of the Shalimar Express to Karachi via Gambat Railway Station.
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November - 5 
two gang-war accused, identified as Sana Baloch and Yousuf Lasi, were killed in exchange of fire with Police and Rangers in Lyari Town on November 5, reported The News. Police said on the information about the presence of outlaws in the area, the par
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two gang-war accused, identified as Sana Baloch and Yousuf Lasi, were killed in exchange of fire with Police and Rangers in Lyari Town on November 5, reported The News. Police said on the information about the presence of outlaws in the area, the para-military force and Police launched an action at Shah Alam Bukhari Road. Exchange of fire took place between the criminals and Law Enforcement Agencies. Police said the accused, having links with gang-war, were involved in more than 100 murders.
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November - 5 
Chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhala Nath Khanal on November 5 termed the claim of the poll-opposing parties that they can forcefully stall the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections as “a mer
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Chairperson of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) Jhala Nath Khanal on November 5 termed the claim of the poll-opposing parties that they can forcefully stall the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) elections as “a mere day dream”, reports Nepal News. Khanal said that the Nepali people are ready to cast their votes to elect a new CA that would deliver the much-awaited constitution. “Therefore no one can stop the election from taking place in the country,” he said. He also warned that the Government would take stringent action against nefarious elements that tries to disrupt the elections by taking the law into their hands.
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November - 5 
A Dhaka court on November 5 awarded death penalty to 150 members of the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and two civilians for their role in the massacre of 74 people, including 57 army officers, at the BDR Pilkhana headquarters in 2009, reports The
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A Dhaka court on November 5 awarded death penalty to 150 members of the erstwhile Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) and two civilians for their role in the massacre of 74 people, including 57 army officers, at the BDR Pilkhana headquarters in 2009, reports The Daily Star. It also sentenced 161 others, including ex- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) lawmaker Nasiruddin Ahmed Pintu and ward-level Awami League (AL) leader Torab Ali, to life imprisonment for involvement in the carnage. On February 25-26 in 2009, the bloodbath at the Pilkhana headquarters of the paramilitary force that has been renamed Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) left the nation shaken to the core. It unnerved the Sheikh Hasina-led Government that had assumed office barely a month back.
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November - 5 
an AL activist was killed allegedly by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) men at Ranihati Bazar of Shibganj sub-Distrcit in Chapainawabganj District on November 5, reports The Daily Star. The victim is identified as Mohammad Kafil Uddin (45). Police
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an AL activist was killed allegedly by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) men at Ranihati Bazar of Shibganj sub-Distrcit in Chapainawabganj District on November 5, reports The Daily Star. The victim is identified as Mohammad Kafil Uddin (45). Police said a gang blasted several bombs at Ranihati Bazar, leaving three people injured. They later swooped on Kafiluddin in the office room of Ranihati Bazar Committee, hit him with sharp weapons and left the scene. Kafil died on the spot.
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November - 5 
At least 178 people were injured in clashes, arson, vandalism and blasts during the second day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party countrywide 60-hour hartal (general strike) on November 5, reports The Daily Star.In Dhaka city, six
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At least 178 people were injured in clashes, arson, vandalism and blasts during the second day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party countrywide 60-hour hartal (general strike) on November 5, reports The Daily Star.In Dhaka city, six Jatiya Sramik League (JSL) activists suffered injuries when miscreants exploded crude bombs at a rally of the pro-Awami League (AL) labour organisation at Motijheel area. Meanwhile, Pickets torched a pick-up van near the entrance to the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) headquarters at Pilkhana leaving its driver Al-Amin (20) burnt badly. In Chittagong District, at least nine people, including two children and two TV cameramen, were injured in clashes during hartal hours. Hasanullah and Shamsul Alam Babu, cameramen of Desh TV and Channel-i, were injured when a homemade bomb was hurled at a patrol vehicle of Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) from a BNP procession at Station Road. Meanwhile, Lal Mia (8) and Surma (9) suffered injuries when a homemade bomb, abandoned by the roadside in Khulshi blasted after they picked it up.In Munshiganj District, at least 55 people, including three Policemen, were injured in a triangular clash between the activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP ruling Awami League (AL) and Police.In Comilla District, activists of AL and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) fought pitched battles at Gunoboti bazaar leaving at least 35 persons injured.In Thakurgaon District, at least 25 people, including three Policemen, were injured in a clash between BNP and AL men at Thakurgaon town’s intersection.In Chandpur District, at least 30 people were injured when a clash broke out between AL and BNP men at Baharia Bazar.In Bogra District, at least 17 people were injured when pro-hartal pickets hurled around five crude bombs and brickbats at a train at Bogra Railway Station.
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November - 5 
The Jaffna Tamil Buddhist Association has said that Sinhalese who wish to live in the Jaffna peninsula should be allowed to do so, Colombo Page reported on November 6. It said Sinhalese should not be prevented from living in Jaffna. President of the
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The Jaffna Tamil Buddhist Association has said that Sinhalese who wish to live in the Jaffna peninsula should be allowed to do so, Colombo Page reported on November 6. It said Sinhalese should not be prevented from living in Jaffna. President of the Association, Ravi Kumar issuing a statement said that Sinhalese and Tamils in the North should be encouraged to live in harmony without any differences. He pointed out that Tamils live peacefully with Sinhalese in certain areas in the South. He made this comment in reference to statements made by some Tamil National Alliance (TNA) members against Sinhalese settling down in the North.
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November - 6 
A detailed forensic analysis by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that the paper used to print the counterfeit rupee notes is an excellent match with the legal tender of Pakistan, Indian Today reported on November 6. The NIA's expl
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A detailed forensic analysis by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that the paper used to print the counterfeit rupee notes is an excellent match with the legal tender of Pakistan, Indian Today reported on November 6. The NIA's explosive conclusion was recently revealed to Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance by the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), the Intelligence Bureau (IB), and the Department of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). The security features imitated to print fake notes can be duplicated by highly sophisticated machines that only the Pakistan government owns, the committee was told. Most of the pivotal parameters of the paper like GSM (paper density measured in grammes per square metre), Wax Pick Quotient, and Poly Vinyl Alcohol and PH Values were found matching with the legal tender of Pakistan.The parliamentary panel was informed that the volume of FICN smuggled into India in 2010 was between INR 1,500 and INR 17 billion, which went up to INR 25 billion in 2012 - a rise of 55 per cent. This year, FICN worth INR 12 billion has already infected the Indian economy till July.
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November - 6 
A local court on November 6 extended the Police custody of Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Afzal Usmani and his nephew Javed Khan till November 11, 2013, reports Outlook India. The two were produced before a Magistrate's Court after the expiry of th
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A local court on November 6 extended the Police custody of Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Afzal Usmani and his nephew Javed Khan till November 11, 2013, reports Outlook India. The two were produced before a Magistrate's Court after the expiry of their police remand in the case related to Usmani's escape. The court extended the custody of Usmani, an accused in July 26, 2008 Ahmadabad (Gujarat) bomb blasts, and his nephew after Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Maharashtra Police said they have to conduct further investigation into the September episode.
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November - 6 
a team of NIA, looking for Mujibul Ansari and Salim Ansari, both suspects in the Patna serial blasts case raided Iram lodge at Hindpidhi in Patna and the house of Imtiyaz Ansari in Seethio village of Ranchi District in Jharkhand. Though local Police
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a team of NIA, looking for Mujibul Ansari and Salim Ansari, both suspects in the Patna serial blasts case raided Iram lodge at Hindpidhi in Patna and the house of Imtiyaz Ansari in Seethio village of Ranchi District in Jharkhand. Though local Police and NIA are making efforts to get hold of all the suspects whose names have surfaced in connection with the Patna blasts, they are also trying to collect as many evidences as possible to produce them before the court.
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November - 6 
Director General of Police (DGP) B. Prasada Rao on November 6 said that the administration was concerned about Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity picking up in separate Telangana because of the leadership of CPI-Maoist, reports The
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Director General of Police (DGP) B. Prasada Rao on November 6 said that the administration was concerned about Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activity picking up in separate Telangana because of the leadership of CPI-Maoist, reports The Hindu. In an informal chat with media persons Rao said Maoists were not active in the State presently, barring north-coastal Districts of Srikakulam, Visakhapatnam and East and West Godavari. “There are some apprehensions that the Maoist cadre and leaders who mostly belonged to north Telangana Districts could return to the region if the region got Statehood.” The issue also figured in the meetings of the Central government-appointed Task Force that toured the State recently. The delegation broadly deliberated the distribution of Police force.
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November - 6 
Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on November 6 said that Assembly elections are being conducted in the State to serve administrative issues and these elections will never find any political solution or would not change the dispute
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Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on November 6 said that Assembly elections are being conducted in the State to serve administrative issues and these elections will never find any political solution or would not change the disputed nature of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior. Mirwaiz also said that these elections have never been able to change the nature of the issue and nor it will happen in future as well. “The genuine struggle cannot be suppressed by offering economical grants or by using force against people”, he added.The Hurriyat chairman said mainstream political parties in the State are continuing with the policy of divide and rule and should realize that the time has come that J&K issue cannot be put in cold storage for longer. Mirwaiz said mainstream politicians always resort to double speak on the J&K issue. The Hurriyat Chairman said that New Delhi and Islamabad should hold serious negotiations on suggestions put forth by Hurriyat Conference and the conglomerate would extend its full cooperation for such a process. He said Hurriyat Conference can exist as a bridge between India and Pakistan in a bid to fully restore the relations between the two countries.
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November - 6 
Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I), ‘ sergeant’ Rameswar Koul alias Karan Asom surrendered before Dibrugarh District civil and police administration on November 6, reports The Sentinel. The surrendered militant deposite
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Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA-I), ‘ sergeant’ Rameswar Koul alias Karan Asom surrendered before Dibrugarh District civil and police administration on November 6, reports The Sentinel. The surrendered militant deposited one AK –81 assault rifle, two magazines and 59 rounds of live cartridges during the surrender ceremony.
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November - 6 
Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants shot dead an employee of Public Works Division (PWD), Kangbura Phangcho, at Merabhati locality near Chokihola of Bokajan in Karbi Anglong on November 6, reports Nagaland Post.
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Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants shot dead an employee of Public Works Division (PWD), Kangbura Phangcho, at Merabhati locality near Chokihola of Bokajan in Karbi Anglong on November 6, reports Nagaland Post.
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November - 6 
Kolkata Police arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in running a fake foreign currency exchange racket, The Times of India reports November 7. The accused identified as Kalam Sheikh, Himmayat Sheikh, Haidar Molla and Issar Rehman are B
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Kolkata Police arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in running a fake foreign currency exchange racket, The Times of India reports November 7. The accused identified as Kalam Sheikh, Himmayat Sheikh, Haidar Molla and Issar Rehman are Bangladeshi nationals. Surprisingly, genuine passports were found on them. "The accused used to offer lucrative exchange rates. They scanned neighbourhoods in Salt Lake and prepare a list of victims. They used to meet victims at PNB crossing and hand over fake currencies hid among genuine notes," said an officer.Interrogation of the accused point fingers at one Iqbal Kana from Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), a history sheeter who has fled to Pakistan. Police are now investigating if the accused have any links with Mohammad Ali, who was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF). Ali allegedly carried funds to Ranchi for the Indian Mujahideen (IM).According to central agencies, Murshidabad, Malda, Nadia and North 24-Parganas are the four worst-hit Districts as far as dealings in fake currencies is concerned. National Investigation Agency (NIA) sources said Bangladesh-based units circulate more than 70 per cent of fake notes, taking advantage of the country's porous border with Bengal. "The number of infiltrators has jumped significantly. We believe that though Abdul Karim Tunda is behind bars, his close aides are operating at the local level, making identification difficult," said a Police officer.
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November - 6 
NIA is on the look-out for a Bokaro college girl who is suspected to have helped the IM operative, Uzair Ahmed and Hyder Ali raise funds to carry out both Gaya and Patna blasts, Daily Mail reported on November 7. Sources said she used to collect "don
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NIA is on the look-out for a Bokaro college girl who is suspected to have helped the IM operative, Uzair Ahmed and Hyder Ali raise funds to carry out both Gaya and Patna blasts, Daily Mail reported on November 7. Sources said she used to collect "donations" from different sources at the behest of Uzair and Hyder to help the IM's Ranchi module.
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November - 6 
Official security sources said in the last few months, Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists from the Nepal border were given the task to attack Israeli and American tourists visiting leading places like Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Jaipur, The Times of India
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Official security sources said in the last few months, Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists from the Nepal border were given the task to attack Israeli and American tourists visiting leading places like Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Jaipur, The Times of India reports on November 6. The terrorists went to Jodhpur, purchased local SIM cards and met local contacts to complete the task. Sources said the aim of IM is to target foreign tourists and to cause damage to the Indian economy. After this revelation, the government and secret agencies have become alert.
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November - 6 
Police arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, identified as Kuiluanang Panmei (23) and Ganglanang Gangmei (36) from a house at Tharon Thangmeiband in Imphal West District on November 6, reports The Sangai
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Police arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres, identified as Kuiluanang Panmei (23) and Ganglanang Gangmei (36) from a house at Tharon Thangmeiband in Imphal West District on November 6, reports The Sangai Express.
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November - 6 
Police on November 6 said several religious places across the country are on IM hitlist, Telegraph reports. The revelations have been made by Imtiyaz Ansari, an alleged IM operative arrested soon after the first blast at Patna Junction railway stati
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Police on November 6 said several religious places across the country are on IM hitlist, Telegraph reports. The revelations have been made by Imtiyaz Ansari, an alleged IM operative arrested soon after the first blast at Patna Junction railway station on October 27.
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November - 6 
sources in Ramgarh Police said one suspect named Samsher has been detained by local Police after intelligence inputs of Ranchi Intelligence Bureau (IB).
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sources in Ramgarh Police said one suspect named Samsher has been detained by local Police after intelligence inputs of Ranchi Intelligence Bureau (IB).
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November - 6 
suspected GNLA militants, on November 6, abducted a coal merchant, identified as one Gopal Sharma from Rongjeng area of East Garo Hill, reportsThe Shillong Times. Police suspect that the trader might have been abducted for ransom.
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suspected GNLA militants, on November 6, abducted a coal merchant, identified as one Gopal Sharma from Rongjeng area of East Garo Hill, reportsThe Shillong Times. Police suspect that the trader might have been abducted for ransom.
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November - 6 
Task Force officials arrested a person, Habib Shaik hailing from Malda District of West Bengal at Secunderabad (Andhra Pradesh) and seized INR 395,000 worth Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) from him on November 6, according to The Times of India. Sha
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Task Force officials arrested a person, Habib Shaik hailing from Malda District of West Bengal at Secunderabad (Andhra Pradesh) and seized INR 395,000 worth Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) from him on November 6, according to The Times of India. Shaik was waiting at the parking lot at the Secunderabad railway station to meet his contact, Ghouse from Talabkatta. On interrogation, Habib claimed he had come to the city on a request of Ghouse. "Ghouse promised to pay original currency in 1:2 ratio for counterfeit currency," Task Force Police said.
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November - 6 
the ‘president’ of the All Rabha Students’ Union (ARSU), Tonkeswar Rabha, demanded deployment of the Army along the Assam-Meghalaya boundary in the run-up to the polls, reports The Telegraph on November 7. The RHAC elections will held in three phases
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the ‘president’ of the All Rabha Students’ Union (ARSU), Tonkeswar Rabha, demanded deployment of the Army along the Assam-Meghalaya boundary in the run-up to the polls, reports The Telegraph on November 7. The RHAC elections will held in three phases on November 13, 16 and 25.
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November - 6 
The Bihar Police on November 6, formally handed over investigation of October 27 Patna serial blast to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) but claimed it has almost cracked the sensational case, according to The Times of India.
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The Bihar Police on November 6, formally handed over investigation of October 27 Patna serial blast to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) but claimed it has almost cracked the sensational case, according to The Times of India.
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November - 6 
The fact that Special Task Force (STF) has seized more than INR 150 million Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) since its inception indicates Kolkata is a crucial stopover in the terror map, The Times of India reports on November 7. Kolkata is hemmed by
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The fact that Special Task Force (STF) has seized more than INR 150 million Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) since its inception indicates Kolkata is a crucial stopover in the terror map, The Times of India reports on November 7. Kolkata is hemmed by four Districts - Howrah, Hooghly, North and South 24-Parganas that have a common border with Bangladesh. Police have identified at least eight vulnerable points, particularly in North and South 24-Parganas, which give easy access to the city without using the main entry points like Howrah bridge, Vidyasagar Setu and Howrah and Sealdah station that are under watch. Terrorists use Achipur, Budge Budge, Batanagar and Garden Reach as alternative routes to bypass Police."There have been instances when arms and explosives were smuggled in and used in subversive activities. Unless we can stop this we cannot control terrorism. Our commandant and the North 24-Parganas SP will have regular meetings and we will follow up on the arrests made by us. We met the DGP and he has assured all assistance," said ADG-BSF (South Bengal) B.D. Sharma."Indian Mujahideen and some Bangladeshi outfits like Harkat-ul-Jihad-al Islami Bangladesh (HuJI-B) Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) use Kolkata for logistics, transport, funding and shelter. Bangladeshi outfits use this route to sneak into Nepal," an officer said.
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November - 6 
The Hindu reported on November 7 that NIA has identified those who planted bombs at Bodh Gaya, following the recent raids in Ranchi (Jharkhand). “We have identified the group and the planters. But how the conspiracy was hatched, how the plan was exec
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The Hindu reported on November 7 that NIA has identified those who planted bombs at Bodh Gaya, following the recent raids in Ranchi (Jharkhand). “We have identified the group and the planters. But how the conspiracy was hatched, how the plan was executed is still to be ascertained,” an NIA official commented. The investigators recovered, during a raid at Iram lodge in Ranchi, a “sheet of paper” which they say were prepared by Hyder Ali, a suspect named in the Patna blasts FIR, currently absconding.
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November - 6 
The Hindu reports that one migrant worker from Punjab was killed and six others were injured in a twin bomb blast in the night of November 6 at Pallel Lamkhai in Thoubal District. Sources said that suspected militants activated two powerful bombs aro
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The Hindu reports that one migrant worker from Punjab was killed and six others were injured in a twin bomb blast in the night of November 6 at Pallel Lamkhai in Thoubal District. Sources said that suspected militants activated two powerful bombs around 10.40 pm near the shacks where migrant workers engaged in the construction of a private house were sleeping. Lalit Kumar from Ambala died on the spot and six other labourers, all from Silchar in Assam, sustained serious injuries. Police rushed to the spot late in night. However no arrest has been made. Police have beefed up security measures to avoid further such attacks. The blasts occur two months after one such shack of migrant workers was attacked killing 9 and injuring 11 others.
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November - 6 
the non-Rabha organisations have softened its stand on continuation of their demands for exclusion of 91 villages from the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas before the ensuing polls, reports The Assam Tribune. The above move has in fact gi
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the non-Rabha organisations have softened its stand on continuation of their demands for exclusion of 91 villages from the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas before the ensuing polls, reports The Assam Tribune. The above move has in fact given tacit approval to the initiatives taken by the State Government in this regard for settling the issue following a meeting between the Minister for Cooperation and Border Area Development, Siddique Ahmed and Non-Rabha Coordination Committee (NRCC), Garo National Council (GNC) and Garo National Union (GNU) held at the District Commissioner (DC)'s office conference hall on November 6.
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November - 6 
The Shillong Times reports on November 7 that Garo Hills Police have identified the two main masterminds of the attack on a Police party killing five Police personnel at Kolapara in South Garo Hills Districts as the garo national liberation Army (GNL
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The Shillong Times reports on November 7 that Garo Hills Police have identified the two main masterminds of the attack on a Police party killing five Police personnel at Kolapara in South Garo Hills Districts as the garo national liberation Army (GNLA) new ‘action commander’, identified as T Sangma alias Hebil who had made a daring escape from the Tura Jail on the night of August 17 and the Chokpot ‘area commander’ identified as one Jangjang. Both of them led the ambush party in the morning of November 5 in which five police personnel were killed in indiscriminate firing while on their way from Baghmara to Tura to bring back an under-trial prisoner (UTP) for court hearings. “Both Hebil and Jangjang were present at the encounter site after they were dispatched from the GNLA camps with a large force of around 25-30 armed cadres,” said highly placed Police sources from Garo Hills.
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November - 6 
The Times of India reports that Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has stressed the need to understand the genesis and actual position that Nagas are facing today. Addressing a consultative meeting on Article 371 (A) at Kohima on November 6, Rio sai
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The Times of India reports that Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has stressed the need to understand the genesis and actual position that Nagas are facing today. Addressing a consultative meeting on Article 371 (A) at Kohima on November 6, Rio said the 16-point agreement was the outcome of Naga People's Convention (NPC), but when the agreement is with the Central Government, such a consultative meet has become necessary. Stating that the Centre was trying to put pressure to take away the rights of the Nagas, Rio appealed to the people of Nagaland to remain united.
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November - 6 
Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on November 6 said the external threat to India was not country specific and it would have to be on alert all the time, reports The Hindu. “It is not a matter of any specific country posing threat to
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Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on November 6 said the external threat to India was not country specific and it would have to be on alert all the time, reports The Hindu. “It is not a matter of any specific country posing threat to India. India has to remain alert irrespective of any nation,” Shinde commented. Shinde, who inaugurated the Joint Retreat Ceremony at the Indo-Bangla border post in Petropole along with his Bangladesh counterpart Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir, said with the new initiative which began on November 6, terrorists would gradually find it difficult to use Bangladesh as a transit point.
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November - 6 
a close aide of Baba Ladla, Basit alias Basit Mout, was found dead from Baghdadi locality of Lyari Town on November 6, reports Daily Times. Police in an initial investigation said the deceased was abducted by rival group and later they shot him to de
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a close aide of Baba Ladla, Basit alias Basit Mout, was found dead from Baghdadi locality of Lyari Town on November 6, reports Daily Times. Police in an initial investigation said the deceased was abducted by rival group and later they shot him to death.
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November - 6 
a hotel owner was shot dead near Old Maripur Truck Stand within the limits of Kalri Police Station in Lyari Town on November 6, reports Daily Times.
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a hotel owner was shot dead near Old Maripur Truck Stand within the limits of Kalri Police Station in Lyari Town on November 6, reports Daily Times.
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November - 6 
an alleged member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was shot dead in Hill area in Islamia Colony within the precincts of Pirabad Police Station in Orangi Town on November 6, reports Daily Times. Police suspected that he was killed apparently by
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an alleged member of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was shot dead in Hill area in Islamia Colony within the precincts of Pirabad Police Station in Orangi Town on November 6, reports Daily Times. Police suspected that he was killed apparently by his rival group members.
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November - 6 
an elderly man belonging to Shia community was killed in a firing incident in Malir locality within the limits of Khokhrapar Police Station in Malir Town on November 6, reports Daily Times.
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an elderly man belonging to Shia community was killed in a firing incident in Malir locality within the limits of Khokhrapar Police Station in Malir Town on November 6, reports Daily Times.
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November - 6 
Balochistan Home Secretary Asad Gilani on November 6 said that groups from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Karachi are involved in sectarian violence, bomb blasts, targeted killings and other terrorist and criminal activities in Balochistan, particularly Quet
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Balochistan Home Secretary Asad Gilani on November 6 said that groups from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Karachi are involved in sectarian violence, bomb blasts, targeted killings and other terrorist and criminal activities in Balochistan, particularly Quetta, reported Dawn. “Although some local groups were involved in sabotage acts in Balochistan, we have intelligence information that some gangs of miscreants groups have shifted to Quetta from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Karachi and they are also involved in sectarian violence, bomb blasts and targeted killings here,” said the Home Secretary.The official said that the entry of 69 firebrand religious scholars into Quetta has been banned for Muharram. Both Sunni and Shia speakers were on the list, he added, adding, that Quetta, Bolan, Jaffarabad and Khuzdar Districts had been declared highly sensitive and Naseerabad, Jhal Magsi, Zhob and Lasbela sensitive.
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November - 6 
Former President General Pervez Musharraf was formally released on November 6 from his sub-jail. Pervez Musharraf was imprisoned in his Chak Shehzad farmhouse near Islamabad which was declared a sub-jail, reports Daily Times. He was released from the
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Former President General Pervez Musharraf was formally released on November 6 from his sub-jail. Pervez Musharraf was imprisoned in his Chak Shehzad farmhouse near Islamabad which was declared a sub-jail, reports Daily Times. He was released from the sub-jail after he submitted two surety bonds of Rs 100,000 two days after being granted bail in the murder case of Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Rasheed Ghazi. Ahmed Raza Kasuri, counsel for the former military dictator, said that Musharraf’s release was not part of any deal and the ex-president would address a “historic press conference” after his release from the sub-jail. He claimed that fake cases were instituted against his client.Though an additional session’s judge on November 6 passed a written order approving bail for former president Pervez Musharraf in the murder case of cleric Ghazi Abdul Rasheed and his mother during the Lal Masjid operation in 2007, his freedom is yet to come into effect, The Express Tribune reported.
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November - 6 
law enforcers on November 6 claimed to have killed two alleged gangsters of Lyari during encounter while arrested around 55 suspects in separate targeted raids and operation across the city, reports Daily Times. An encounter took place when Rangers a
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law enforcers on November 6 claimed to have killed two alleged gangsters of Lyari during encounter while arrested around 55 suspects in separate targeted raids and operation across the city, reports Daily Times. An encounter took place when Rangers and Police jointly conducted a targeted raid at Dubai Chowk area of Lyari Town. As the law enforcers reached a criminal hideout, the gangsters opened fired, and retaliation ensued. As a result, two gangsters sustained bullets wounds and they succumbed to their injuries shortly after the incident. The deceased were later identified as Sana Baloch and Yousuf Lasi. According to police officials, the deceased criminals were associated with the Jabbar Jhengu group of Lyari gangsters and wanted to Police in number of cases of crime including target killings, kidnapping for ransom, extortion and other heinous cases of crime. A huge cache of weapons were also recovered from their possession.
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November - 6 
Quoting from Pakistan's former envoy to the United States (U.S) Husain Haqqani’s book 'Magnificent Delusions', The Indian Express on November 6 (today) reports that soon after the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the US had warned Pakistan
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Quoting from Pakistan's former envoy to the United States (U.S) Husain Haqqani’s book 'Magnificent Delusions', The Indian Express on November 6 (today) reports that soon after the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, the US had warned Pakistan of declaring it a state sponsor of terrorism and making public the findings obtained from al Qaeda chief's hideout in Abbottabad linking Islamabad with the terrorist networks. In his book, he claims that such a threat was made by the then National Security Council's Co-coordinator for Afghanistan and Pakistan Lieutenant General (retired) Douglas Lute when he was asked to meet him at the White House on May 12, 2011.
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November - 6 
Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana on November 6 said that as many as 4,200 Policemen would ensure security for Majalis (gathering) and Muharram processions in Rawalpindi, reports Daily Times. He said the security arrangement
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Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana on November 6 said that as many as 4,200 Policemen would ensure security for Majalis (gathering) and Muharram processions in Rawalpindi, reports Daily Times. He said the security arrangements had been finalised for Majalis and Muharram processions in the city.The CPO said under the security plan formulated for Muharram, leaves of all police personnel had been cancelled between the first and 10th Muharram. It was decided in the meeting that all departments concerned would make concerted efforts for the safety of the mourners.The entry of 157 ulema into the Rawalpindi District has been banned while 92 religious scholars of different sects were taken onboard to promote harmony. The CPO said an additional force of Special Branch, Elite Force, Punjab Constabulary, Lady Police and Rangers along with District Police would be deployed to ensure security during Muharram.
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November - 6 
Seven people were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi District on November 6, reports Daily Times. In the first incident, a brother-in-law of the Lyari gangster Noor Mohammad alias Baba Ladla was found dead from Tenary Road within the
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Seven people were killed in separate incidents of violence in Karachi District on November 6, reports Daily Times. In the first incident, a brother-in-law of the Lyari gangster Noor Mohammad alias Baba Ladla was found dead from Tenary Road within the jurisdiction of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on November 6, reports Daily Times. The deceased, identified as 32-year-old Gul Hassan, was killed after allegedly been kidnapped by a gangster, Faisal Pathan, associated with the Peoples Amn Committee chief Uzair Baloch.
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November - 6 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) spokesperson Pampha Bhusal, speaking at an interaction program in Kathmandu on November 6 said that her party will not prevent voters from casting their votes during the November 19 el
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) spokesperson Pampha Bhusal, speaking at an interaction program in Kathmandu on November 6 said that her party will not prevent voters from casting their votes during the November 19 elections of the second Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. Bhusal also claimed that the polls cannot provide a constitution and instead, will invite conflict in the country.
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November - 6 
73 people, including seven Policemen, were injured in clashes between the activists of ruling AL and opposition BNP and Police in Chandpur and Comilla Districts on the last day of the opposition’s 60-hour hartal (general strike) on November 6, report
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73 people, including seven Policemen, were injured in clashes between the activists of ruling AL and opposition BNP and Police in Chandpur and Comilla Districts on the last day of the opposition’s 60-hour hartal (general strike) on November 6, reports The Daily Star. In Comilla Dsitrict, a clash between AL, BNP and Police left at least 23 people including seven Policemen injured in Burichang sub-District headquarters. In Chandpur District, BNP men brought out a procession in support of hartal and vandalised at least 10 roadside shops at Bahria Bazaar. Protesting the vandalism, AL activists brought out an anti-hartal procession in the area and locked into the clash with opposition men leaving 50 people of both the parties injured.
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November - 6 
A Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) cadre, who was injured in an attack by the Awami League (AL) activists in Tala sub-District of Satkhira District on November 3, succumbed to his injuries on November 6, reports The Daily Star. The deceased is identified as Abd
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A Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) cadre, who was injured in an attack by the Awami League (AL) activists in Tala sub-District of Satkhira District on November 3, succumbed to his injuries on November 6, reports The Daily Star. The deceased is identified as Abdus Sabur (32). JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) brought out a procession in Sarulia Bazar area and a group of AL men led by Titu Sarder and Bhutto Joaradar attacked the procession and beat Sabur up mercilessly in the bazaar, leaving him critically injured.
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November - 6 
Police arrested four cadres of ICS in Adabor of Dahaka city on November 6, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered huge bomb making materials, 15 litres of petrol, and jihadi books from them.
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Police arrested four cadres of ICS in Adabor of Dahaka city on November 6, reports The Daily Star. Police recovered huge bomb making materials, 15 litres of petrol, and jihadi books from them.
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November - 6 
Police arrested three ICS cadres and recovered bomb-making materials and around 20 litres of petrol during a raid at their flat in Dhaka city’s Shekhertek area on November 6, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Anwar Hossain, Mohammad Ajgar and
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Police arrested three ICS cadres and recovered bomb-making materials and around 20 litres of petrol during a raid at their flat in Dhaka city’s Shekhertek area on November 6, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Anwar Hossain, Mohammad Ajgar and Humayun Kabir. They are students of a private university in the capital.
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November - 6 
the pro-hartal activists set fire to a Jatiya Sramik League (JSL) office in Demra area of Dhaka city on November 6, reports The Daily Star. Law enforcers arrested three cadres of ICS during their picketing.
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the pro-hartal activists set fire to a Jatiya Sramik League (JSL) office in Demra area of Dhaka city on November 6, reports The Daily Star. Law enforcers arrested three cadres of ICS during their picketing.
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November - 6 
Police recovered a cache of explosives suspected to be used in a subversive act from Vavuniya District in Tamil dominated Northern Province on November 6, reports, Colombo Page. The explosives cache of 13 kilos of C-4 explosives was found hidden in a
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Police recovered a cache of explosives suspected to be used in a subversive act from Vavuniya District in Tamil dominated Northern Province on November 6, reports, Colombo Page. The explosives cache of 13 kilos of C-4 explosives was found hidden in a lorry which had been abandoned near a vehicle check point in the District. Police media spokesman Ajith Rohana said that the recovery was made when the lorry was thoroughly inspected at an Army camp in the District. The search also discovered 36 detonators. Terrorist Investigation Department of Police is conducting further investigations.
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November - 6 
Tamil National Alliance (TNA), which formed the Northern Provincial Council Government recently, say they are not opposed to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka, especially if it includes a trip to Jaffna District, reports The H
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Tamil National Alliance (TNA), which formed the Northern Provincial Council Government recently, say they are not opposed to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka, especially if it includes a trip to Jaffna District, reports The Hindu on November 7. Speaking to The Hindu on condition of anonymity, a TNA member — who earlier publicly sought a boycott — said “The benefits of Dr. Singh’s meetings with TNA leaders in Jaffna are bound to accrue over time.” Echoing the sentiment, another member said “Dr. Singh’s visit may be helpful and give India more leverage, but we just cannot antagonise Tamil Nadu.”
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November - 7 
A Delhi court on November 7 extended till November 13, 2013 the judicial custody of top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda, arrested in connection with a 1997 bomb blast case, reports Indian Express. Tunda was produced before Additiona
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A Delhi court on November 7 extended till November 13, 2013 the judicial custody of top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Abdul Karim Tunda, arrested in connection with a 1997 bomb blast case, reports Indian Express. Tunda was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Dharmesh Sharma after expiry of his judicial custody and the court extended his remand till November 13.
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November - 7 
A Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) team has been rushed to Patna to gather information related to October 27 serial blasts, reports The Times of India. A senior ATS officer said that the team left for Patna on November 6. "They will speak to NIA
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A Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) team has been rushed to Patna to gather information related to October 27 serial blasts, reports The Times of India. A senior ATS officer said that the team left for Patna on November 6. "They will speak to NIA officials and our counterparts in Bihar and gather information related to serial blasts," said the officer. "As there are several similarities between Jaipur [May 13, 2008] and Patna serial blasts, the team will study the modus operandi. It has already been confirmed that the blasts at Patna were carried out by IM," the officer added.
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November - 7 
A top Pakistani militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who slipped out of Security Forces (SFs) cordon on October11, 2013 in Srinagar after a gun battle again gave slip to the SFs in Sopore town of Baramulla District, on November 7 reports Daily Excelsior
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A top Pakistani militant of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who slipped out of Security Forces (SFs) cordon on October11, 2013 in Srinagar after a gun battle again gave slip to the SFs in Sopore town of Baramulla District, on November 7 reports Daily Excelsior. However, SFs recovered one RPG launcher, one RPG booster, two AK-47 magazines, 135 rounds of ammunition and five UBGL grenades from the house of one Mohammad Salim Dar of Chankhan area in Sopore where the LeT militant was hiding.
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November - 7 
Across poll-bound Bastar region in south Chhattisgarh, where the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hold sway, Security Forces led by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) found about 500kg Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the last
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Across poll-bound Bastar region in south Chhattisgarh, where the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hold sway, Security Forces led by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) found about 500kg Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in the last 10 days averting loss of lives and property, reports The Times of India on November 8. Maoists planted these IEDs along highways and kutcha village roads, to enforce poll boycott and harm Security Forces. "Of them, most are command wire IEDs. However, pressure IEDs have also been found in Chhattisgarh," said a senior CRPF officer. Early November 7, a CRPF-led joint forces team found two 25kg command wire IEDs packed in steel cans along the highway between Dornapal and Jagargunda in Sukma District. The IEDs were planted close to the spot where the Maoists had ambushed and killed 75 CRPF personnel in 2010. Most of the IEDs detected are made of ammonium nitrate though large number of gelatin IEDs have also been found. Since November 1, security forces found 132kg IEDs in Chhattisgarh and 130kg along the state's border with Jharkhand. More IEDs were defused at the spot they were found. In October, 109kg IEDs were found in Chhattisgarh and 274kg along Chhattisgarh-Jharkhand border. Bastar region, which has seven districts and 12 assembly constituencies spread over about 40,000 sq km, goes to polls on November 11.
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November - 7 
BSF personnel deployed on the Indo-Bangla border in South Garo Hills District seized weapons and communication equipment that was being ferried across from the neighbouring country destined for a Garo militant outfit in the night of November 7. The i
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BSF personnel deployed on the Indo-Bangla border in South Garo Hills District seized weapons and communication equipment that was being ferried across from the neighbouring country destined for a Garo militant outfit in the night of November 7. The items seized included a 9 mm carbine machine gun with two magazines and six live ammunition, a top of the line Italian made 7.65 Petro Barreta pistol and a Chinese 7.65 mm pistol along with seven live rounds and a wireless set with signal booster. Some of the other items recovered were four pistol magazines, two mobile handsets, three high quality imported sports boots used in jungle terrain and ten numbers of radio set water proof items.
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November - 7 
Investigations into Bodh Gaya and Patna blasts have revealed that explosives were procured from local stone quarries and well-digging contractors, The Times of India reported on November 8. Bombs in both the blasts used ammonium nitrate mixture even
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Investigations into Bodh Gaya and Patna blasts have revealed that explosives were procured from local stone quarries and well-digging contractors, The Times of India reported on November 8. Bombs in both the blasts used ammonium nitrate mixture even as gelatin sticks were recovered from hideouts of suspects. Both explosives are largely used for mining and quarrying activities and easily pilfered. "The outfit has been procuring explosives from local sources such as stone quarries as coastal and border security has been tightened after 26/11 and it's not easy to smuggle in RDX. Moreover, ammonium nitrate is no less deadly," said an officer privy to investigation details. After the 2010 German Bakery blasts of Pune (Maharashtra), Indian Mujahideen (IM) has not used RDX in any of the blasts, indicating the group has been procuring explosives locally and from easily available sources as RDX is hard to get and is generally smuggled across the border from Pakistan by terror groups.The Hindu reported on November 8, Uzair Ahmed who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for alleged links with the IM is purportedly emerging as a key member of the terror outfit’s module that is suspected to have carried out serial blasts in both Patna and Bodh Gaya. At the instance of his handlers, Uzair had allegedly been funding the module’s operations. The module members were also in touch with their handlers in Pakistan.“Whether he was directly involved in the conspiracies is yet to be established. The accused had, on several occasions, supplied funds to the module members. We suspect this was used to procure raw materials for the improvised explosive devices used in the recent terror strikes,” a senior NIA official said. IM planned to follow up their terror attack in Patna with explosions at Nalanda University and strikes in Chhattisgarh, which votes this month for its next government, say investigators, NDTV reported on November 7. NIA says that it has pieced together the plans of the Mujahideen based on documents that it recovered from a small hotel it raided earlier this week in the hope of finding one of the main planners of the Patna attack.Further, The Hindu reported that few details are available on the past of Hyder Ali, the prime suspect in both the Bodh Gaya and Patna blasts cases. But intelligence sources say he was involved in the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) prior to its proscription in 2001.
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November - 7 
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Pynshngaiñ N Syiem, on November 7, urged the State Government to initiate dialogue with the 13 pro-ILP pressure groups saying “The adamant attitude of Government (on holding
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Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Chief Executive Member (CEM) Pynshngaiñ N Syiem, on November 7, urged the State Government to initiate dialogue with the 13 pro-ILP pressure groups saying “The adamant attitude of Government (on holding talks with the agitating groups) is going to have serious ramifications.” “I am afraid that many youths would be compelled to join the underground outfit since Government is not ready to listen to their grievances,” Syiem said. The KHADC CEM’s concern assumes significance in view of the recent statement of the Khasi Students Union’s (KSU) Mawlai Circle where it had stated that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) publicity secretary had offered the NGO leaders to join the outfit.
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November - 7 
Maoists also raided a project site of a private construction company in Vishungarh area of Hazaribagh District on November 7 and beat up four labourers of the company. The non-payment of levy demanded by the Maoists is said to be the reason for the i
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Maoists also raided a project site of a private construction company in Vishungarh area of Hazaribagh District on November 7 and beat up four labourers of the company. The non-payment of levy demanded by the Maoists is said to be the reason for the incident.
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November - 7 
NDTV reported on November 8 that the informer, identified as Mahre Alam, who disappeared from a lodge in Patna while helping the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in its probe into the Patna blasts has been traced to his home in Sidhauli village ne
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NDTV reported on November 8 that the informer, identified as Mahre Alam, who disappeared from a lodge in Patna while helping the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in its probe into the Patna blasts has been traced to his home in Sidhauli village near Darbhanga in Bihar. Sources say Alam's name first came up during the interrogation of Yasin Bhatkal. Bhatkal had allegedly told the Police that Alam, codenamed 'Gai' (cow) was close to both him and Tahseen Akhtar, the man believed to be running the outfit since Bhatkal's arrest in August, 2013.
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November - 7 
New Indian Express reported on November 7 (today) that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Riyaz Bhatkal and Patna serial blast handler Tehseen Akhtar used Internet chat messenger services of Yahoo and Nimbuzz to plan and coordinate the serial explosion
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New Indian Express reported on November 7 (today) that Indian Mujahideen (IM) operative Riyaz Bhatkal and Patna serial blast handler Tehseen Akhtar used Internet chat messenger services of Yahoo and Nimbuzz to plan and coordinate the serial explosions, according to investigations. “The funding for the blasts came through hawala. It is now clear that the ISI provided money to Riyaz Bhatkal to target the BJP rally. After the arrest of Yasin Bhatkal, Tehseen is directly taking orders from Riyaz. They used available chat apps to hide their tracks so that the terror plot and people behind it remain in the domain of speculation,” sources said. It is also learnt that Tehseen Akhtar and IM operative Haider recently recruited tech-savvy modules in the IM fold and they used encryption programs, which provides anonymity in the cyber world. Asian Age further reported Tehseen Akhtar fled to Nepal immediately after the incident and is operating out of a “formidable base” set up by IM in Pokhara. Intelligence sources claim Yasin Bhatkal was also operating out of the same base in Nepal before being arrested.
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November - 7 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres, identified as Arun Kumar Tonjam alias Amudon (17) and Naocha Singh Maibam alias Lanchenba (21) from T Minou area of Chandel District.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested two Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) cadres, identified as Arun Kumar Tonjam alias Amudon (17) and Naocha Singh Maibam alias Lanchenba (21) from T Minou area of Chandel District.
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November - 7 
SFs arrested two militants of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT), identified as Tongluru Tisso and Jorjam Railsom Rongfar, from Hamren and Diphu areas in Karbi Anglong District on November 7, reports Times of India. SFs recovered a .22 pistol and
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SFs arrested two militants of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers (KPLT), identified as Tongluru Tisso and Jorjam Railsom Rongfar, from Hamren and Diphu areas in Karbi Anglong District on November 7, reports Times of India. SFs recovered a .22 pistol and three rounds of live ammunition from the duo. The arrested militants were. Police said the duo were close aides of KPLT ‘chairman’.
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November - 7 
The Bihar Government has announced a reward of INR 300,000-500,000 for the capture of seven top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, police said on November 7, reports The Times of India. A reward of INR 500,000 has been declared for
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The Bihar Government has announced a reward of INR 300,000-500,000 for the capture of seven top Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) leaders, police said on November 7, reports The Times of India. A reward of INR 500,000 has been declared for Arvind Kumar alias Arvind Singh, a member of the Central Committee of the CPI-Maoist. A reward of INR 300,000 has been announced for Vijay Yadav alias Sandip, who is a member of the special area committee that covers Bihar, Jharkhand and northern Chhattisgarh. Similar rewards have been declared for Shiv Shankar Dhobi alias Tayagi, Parvesh alias Anuj, Ram Babu Ram, Prajapat and Chirag. Most of these Maoist leaders are from Jehananbad, Aurangabad, Gaya, Jamui and Motihari Districts, considered strongholds of Maoists.
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November - 7 
the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer’s Council (ANVC-B), on November 7, has made serious allegations about the presence of a ‘mole’ in the State Police who informed the GNLA militants about the movement of the five police personnel, who
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the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer’s Council (ANVC-B), on November 7, has made serious allegations about the presence of a ‘mole’ in the State Police who informed the GNLA militants about the movement of the five police personnel, who were killed in the ambush. In a statement, ANVC-B alleged that that the movement of Police escorts was specifically informed to the GNLA. The ANVC-B said that the attack has given a glimpse of accessibility of GNLA into Police activities, which is not going to prove safe in the long run.
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November - 7 
the joint operation launched by Assam and Meghalaya Police, along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Army, against two Garo militant outfits, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA), are als
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the joint operation launched by Assam and Meghalaya Police, along with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the Army, against two Garo militant outfits, Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) and the United A'chik Liberation Army (UALA), are also targeting the Independent faction of United liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I), reports Times of India on November 8.Further, according to reports shared by the Meghalaya Police with their Assam Counterpart during the high level meeting held in Guwahati on November 6 identified the names of three United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, AG Momin, Rakman Momin and Nishan Sangma, responsible for Goalpara killings on November 3, reports The Shillong times. The mastermind of the attack is UALA ‘chairman’ Norrok X Momin, alias Singbirth Marak. “Parts of Goalpara district are traditionally a stronghold of UALA and there are indications that someone is using UALA as a mercenary as the outfit does not have any ideology,” the Meghalaya Director-General of Police (DGP), PJP Hanaman said.
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November - 7 
the road blockade called for three nights called pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups passed off peacefully on November 7 without any untoward incidents. The Government is yet to invite the agitating groups for dialogue though the latter had expressed
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the road blockade called for three nights called pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) groups passed off peacefully on November 7 without any untoward incidents. The Government is yet to invite the agitating groups for dialogue though the latter had expressed their willingness to talk.
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November - 7 
The ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has strongly protested the fresh demand raised by the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) for a new state based on areas under the Autonomous District Council (ADC) and on land allotment with
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The ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has strongly protested the fresh demand raised by the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT) for a new state based on areas under the Autonomous District Council (ADC) and on land allotment within ADC areas, describing the demands as “fissiparous and divisive”, reports The Telegraph on November 8. IPFT ‘president’, Narendra Debbarma announced a programme of to press for a separate state based on ADC areas which encompass 68.10 per cent of the state’s total geographical territory. “We will undertake a relay fast from November 11 to 14 to press for the demand for a separate State. We will continue the agitation until our demand is met,” said Narendra Debbarma. He termed the ruling CPM as “anti-indigenous people” and opposed the state government’s scheme of allotting land and constructing houses for non-indigenous people within the ADC area.
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November - 7 
The Sangai Express reports that Police bomb experts safely retrieved a hand grenade from an Imphal-Guwahati passenger carrier from North AOC in Imphal East District morning of November 7.
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The Sangai Express reports that Police bomb experts safely retrieved a hand grenade from an Imphal-Guwahati passenger carrier from North AOC in Imphal East District morning of November 7.
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November - 7 
The Shillong Times reports that Security has been tightened along the unfenced 64-km-long border near the tri-junction of Mizoram-Tripura-Bangladesh in the State’s Mamit District ahead of the November 25 Assembly polls, state Chief Electoral Officer
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The Shillong Times reports that Security has been tightened along the unfenced 64-km-long border near the tri-junction of Mizoram-Tripura-Bangladesh in the State’s Mamit District ahead of the November 25 Assembly polls, state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashwani Kumar said on November 7. He said that patrolling by Central para-military force personnel has been intensified in the area as the Bangladesh and Tripura sides were frequently used by North East insurgents for crimes like abductions and extortion. As many as 94 polling stations, especially those on the borders, have been identified as critical and special watch and measures have been ordered. There are a total 1,126 polling stations in Mizoram.
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November - 7 
the State Police claimed that it had got some leads into the attack in South Garo Hills District while however refusing to divulge further saying it would hamper the investigation.
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the State Police claimed that it had got some leads into the attack in South Garo Hills District while however refusing to divulge further saying it would hamper the investigation.
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November - 7 
The Times of India reported on November 8 that a Pakistani mole in the Indian security agencies codenamed 'Honey Bee' had helped his Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) handlers in identifying the landing site for 26/11 terrorists in Mumbai, claims a b
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The Times of India reported on November 8 that a Pakistani mole in the Indian security agencies codenamed 'Honey Bee' had helped his Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) handlers in identifying the landing site for 26/11 terrorists in Mumbai, claims a book. The information on Badhwar Park, the landing site, was shared by ISI operatives with Headley who had checked it out while conducting a recce of the area, it says. His handler, Major Iqbal of ISI, gave him what he described as classified Indian files that he said had been obtained from within Indian police and army which revealed their training and limitations.The book while concluding says till date the handler of Headley, Major Iqbal, Honey Bee and Abu Qahafa have not been identified, according to Economic Times.
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November - 7 
The Times of India reports that a powerful bomb exploded in the heart of Manipur capital complex at Thangmeiband area in Imphal West District on November 7 but no casualty was reported, Police said.
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The Times of India reports that a powerful bomb exploded in the heart of Manipur capital complex at Thangmeiband area in Imphal West District on November 7 but no casualty was reported, Police said.
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November - 7 
The Times of India reports that in the wake of the gunning down of seven Rabhas in Assam on November 3 and the subsequent killing of five policemen in Meghalaya on November 5 by Garo militants, vigil has been stepped up along the porous India-Banglad
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The Times of India reports that in the wake of the gunning down of seven Rabhas in Assam on November 3 and the subsequent killing of five policemen in Meghalaya on November 5 by Garo militants, vigil has been stepped up along the porous India-Bangladesh border in the Garo Hills to preempt cross-border movement of the militants. "While the BSF has tightened vigil along the Indo-Bangla border to nab the militants, who might try to sneak into the other side, Police and paramilitary forces have launched a massive search operation to nab the culprits," a senior Police official said.
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November - 7 
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, identified as Pradeep Gana and Mahesh Kumar, were shot dead by militants on Srinagar-Jammu highway near Awantipora town in the Pulwama District on November 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Deputy Inspecto
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Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, identified as Pradeep Gana and Mahesh Kumar, were shot dead by militants on Srinagar-Jammu highway near Awantipora town in the Pulwama District on November 7, reports Daily Excelsior. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, South Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, said that the two CRPF men were on Road Opening Party (ROP) duty near Pandav Park in Awantipora on the National Highway. Kumar said that one militant used the boat to cross river Jhelum and struck on the highway. He said that after crossing the river, the militant travelled around 100 metres and fired indiscriminately upon the two CRPF men. Kumar said Police suspected hailed that the militant who carried out the attack was Irshad Gania of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) who hailed from Padgampora village in Pulwama District. He said that Security Forces (SFs) have cordoned off a village as they got information that he has fled to that village after carrying out the attack.A person identifying himself as Sami-ul-Haq of Shuda-e-Brigade claimed responsibility for the attack. “Our cadres carried out the attack in Awantipora and killed the two CRPF personnel”, he told a local agency.
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November - 7 
a division bench of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) comprising of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Muhammad Kamran Mulakhel on November 7 directed the provincial Home Secretary to submit a detailed report about the December 13, 2011 abduction
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a division bench of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) comprising of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Muhammad Kamran Mulakhel on November 7 directed the provincial Home Secretary to submit a detailed report about the December 13, 2011 abduction of four employees of the Balochistan Rural Support Programme (BRSP) who were abducted from Barshor area of Pishin District and released after payment of ransom, reports Dawn. The bench was hearing a petition filed by one Muhammad Din against the Provincial Government. “In case the Government fails to submit the report, then the Home Secretary should appear before the bench in person on the next date of hearing,” said the court directive. The case would come for hearing on November 20, 2013.
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November - 7 
a gangster, identified as Nadir Qadir (18), was shot dead outside his house in a drive-by shooting in Bihar Colony of Chakiwara. Police said Qadir was targeted by the Lyari gangsters.
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a gangster, identified as Nadir Qadir (18), was shot dead outside his house in a drive-by shooting in Bihar Colony of Chakiwara. Police said Qadir was targeted by the Lyari gangsters.
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November - 7 
a train coming from Karachi was halted at the Jacobabad Railways Station due to rumours about a bomb in the train. Jacobabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zafar Iqbal Malik along with heavy Police force and BDS reached the Railway Station. Af
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a train coming from Karachi was halted at the Jacobabad Railways Station due to rumours about a bomb in the train. Jacobabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Zafar Iqbal Malik along with heavy Police force and BDS reached the Railway Station. After a three-hour-long search, the train and station was cleared by the authorities.
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November - 7 
According to a threat-alert sent by the Federal Interior Ministry to the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Government on November 5, at least three terrorists, identified as Liaquat and his accomplices have made their way into the region via the Karakoram Highw
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According to a threat-alert sent by the Federal Interior Ministry to the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Government on November 5, at least three terrorists, identified as Liaquat and his accomplices have made their way into the region via the Karakoram Highway, reported The Express Tribune on November 7. The letter, addressed to the Home Secretary, has called for strict security measures along procession routes in the region to foil any terrorist attempts. “The month of Muharram is very important for Gilgit Town and we have completed our homework with regards to organising security,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Muhammad Ali Zia on November 7. “The threat in Gilgit cannot be ruled out, given the whole country, especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is in the grip of terrorism.”
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November - 7 
An alleged al Qaeda suspect, identified as Saifullah, who is nominated in the abduction of United States (US) Citizen Warren Weinstein was re-arrested from Multan District on November 7, reported The Express Tribune. Weinstein was abducted from his h
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An alleged al Qaeda suspect, identified as Saifullah, who is nominated in the abduction of United States (US) Citizen Warren Weinstein was re-arrested from Multan District on November 7, reported The Express Tribune. Weinstein was abducted from his house in Lahore’s Model Town on August 13, 2011. The arrested suspect Saifullah was nominated in the case along with two others, Imran and Afzaal. The other two suspects are still at large.Saifullah was arrested soon after the kidnapping and was interrogated by security officers about his involvement in the case. The accused was release due to lack of evidence. However, Police recently gathered new evidence and Saifullah was again declared wanted. He was arrested today on the basis of new evidence that points at his possible involvement in the kidnapping.
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November - 7 
an unidentified dead body of a man was found near Mirza Adam Khan Road in Chakiwara. Police said the killers had first kidnapped the victim and threw away his body after killing him.
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an unidentified dead body of a man was found near Mirza Adam Khan Road in Chakiwara. Police said the killers had first kidnapped the victim and threw away his body after killing him.
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November - 7 
An unidentified man was killed and another injured when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire at Pasni Bazaar in Gwadar District on November 7, reported Dawn.
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An unidentified man was killed and another injured when unidentified militants opened indiscriminate fire at Pasni Bazaar in Gwadar District on November 7, reported Dawn.
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November - 7 
Another close aide of Baba Ladla, Nasir Khan, was killed in Lyari on November 7, reported The Express Tribune. Khan is the third of Baba’s aides killed since November 6, 2013. According to initial investigation by the Police, they were killed as a
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Another close aide of Baba Ladla, Nasir Khan, was killed in Lyari on November 7, reported The Express Tribune. Khan is the third of Baba’s aides killed since November 6, 2013. According to initial investigation by the Police, they were killed as a result of the ongoing gang war between Baba Ladla’s gang and the Peoples Amn Committee (PAC), led by Uzair Baloch. The recent differences between Uzair and Baba began over the issue of Uzair’s escape from Lyari, according to a source who is close to both of them. “Baba directed Uzair not to leave his men as the entire neighbourhood considered him to be the sardar [leader]. But Uzair left without taking Baba into confidence,” the source said.
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another person was killed in a firing incident at Panjgur bazaar in Panjgur District on November 7, reported Dawn.
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another person was killed in a firing incident at Panjgur bazaar in Panjgur District on November 7, reported Dawn.
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November - 7 
Anti-terrorism Court-II (ATC-II) in Karachi on November 7 awarded 10 years imprisonment and a fine of PKR 100,000 to Abdul Razaq alias Qari Umer for abducting six children and taking them to tribal areas for training as suicide bombers, reports Daily
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Anti-terrorism Court-II (ATC-II) in Karachi on November 7 awarded 10 years imprisonment and a fine of PKR 100,000 to Abdul Razaq alias Qari Umer for abducting six children and taking them to tribal areas for training as suicide bombers, reports Daily Times. If the accused failed to pay the fine, he would have to undergo an additional six-month imprisonment. According to Investigation Officer (IO) Waqar Ali out of the six children four were killed in a drone attack and two others were injured. after receiving specific information Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested accused on June 12, 2011 from Metroville area of SITE Town. He said that his accomplice Arshad Iqbal was also arrested; however, the court released him due to lack of evidence.
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November - 7 
As many as 4,200 Policemen would ensure security for Majalis and Muharram processions in Rawalpindi, said Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana on November 7, reports Daily Times. He said the security arrangements had been final
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As many as 4,200 Policemen would ensure security for Majalis and Muharram processions in Rawalpindi, said Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana on November 7, reports Daily Times. He said the security arrangements had been finalised for Majalis and Muharram processions in the city. The security plan formulated for Muharram leaves of all police personnel had been cancelled between the first and 10th Muharram. The security plan for Muharram had been finalised in a special meeting held Rawalpindi on November 7. It was decided in the meeting that all departments concerned would make concerted efforts for the safety of the mourners. The Majalis and Muharram processions of Rawalpindi have been divided into three categories. The entry of 157 ulema into the Rawalpindi district has been banned while 92 religious scholars of different sects were taken onboard to promote harmony. The CPO said an additional force of Special Branch, Elite Force, Punjab Constabulary, Lady Police and Rangers along with district police would be deployed to ensure security during Muharram. He said strict checking of vehicles was being made at the entry points of the city. There would be strict monitoring of all processions while Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras had been installed to ensure the security, he added. He said no vehicle would be allowed to park within 200 yards of Imambargahs.
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November - 7 
Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani, who was appointed interim chief of the TTP, ruled out the possibility of any peace talks, accusing the Pakistan Government of ‘wielding no authority as it is under the US yoke’, reports The Express Tribune. Bhittani told
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Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani, who was appointed interim chief of the TTP, ruled out the possibility of any peace talks, accusing the Pakistan Government of ‘wielding no authority as it is under the US yoke’, reports The Express Tribune. Bhittani told journalists that TTP would continue their struggle for implementation of Shariah, adding that negotiations with the Government would only be possible if it is freed of US slavery and has its own authority. Bhittani said that TTP is not a political organisation. “The government had struck a deal with the United States and, under the garb of peace talks, it is selling out our fighters,” he said, adding, “The talks were merely a political stunt.” TTP spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid also spoke to reporters from an undisclosed location and discounting the possibility of negotiations, said, “Pakistan government is playing a double-game with us.”
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November - 7 
At least 98 suspects, including five Afghan nationals, were detained during joint search operations conducted by Police and Security Forces’ personnel in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 7, reports Dawn. According
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At least 98 suspects, including five Afghan nationals, were detained during joint search operations conducted by Police and Security Forces’ personnel in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 7, reports Dawn. According to Police, operations were carried out in civilian areas of the city, namely Gulberg and Nauthia. During the raids, 98 suspects, including five Afghan nationals, were taken into custody. A huge quantity of arms was recovered from the suspects’ possession during the raids, Police said. In order to maintain peace and tranquillity in the city during the month of Muharram, operations would be carried out on a regular basis, Police added.
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November - 7 
At least eight persons, including six gangsters, were shot dead in Lyari Town on November 7, reported The News. Gang war in Lyari Town was intensified as seven people were shot dead on November 6, 2013 after an aide and brother-in-law of gangster Bab
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At least eight persons, including six gangsters, were shot dead in Lyari Town on November 7, reported The News. Gang war in Lyari Town was intensified as seven people were shot dead on November 6, 2013 after an aide and brother-in-law of gangster Baba Ladla, Gul Hassan, was found dead in Lyari Town.
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November - 7 
Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 7 informed the Senate that the first phase of the targeted operation in Karachi had been completed during which 9,000 criminals were arrested, reports The News. In reply to a question
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Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 7 informed the Senate that the first phase of the targeted operation in Karachi had been completed during which 9,000 criminals were arrested, reports The News. In reply to a question, the Minister said a time frame for the operation could not be disclosed, adding that several objectives had been met and this was evident with the decrease in target killings and extortion. “The second phase of the operation is underway and the third phase will be severe,” he added.
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November - 7 
In an act of avenging the killing of Gul Hassan, at least three suspected gangsters, identified as Shahrukh (15), Nazar Mohammad (28) and Farid (18), were shot dead in Chakiwara area of Bihar Colony in Lyari Town by unidentified assailants, who had f
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In an act of avenging the killing of Gul Hassan, at least three suspected gangsters, identified as Shahrukh (15), Nazar Mohammad (28) and Farid (18), were shot dead in Chakiwara area of Bihar Colony in Lyari Town by unidentified assailants, who had first kidnapped the victims.
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November - 7 
in Chakiwara, an unidentified suspect was shot dead near Tughlaq Road in Rangiwara.
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in Chakiwara, an unidentified suspect was shot dead near Tughlaq Road in Rangiwara.
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November - 7 
Law enforcers on November 7 arrested 110 suspects during targeted raids and operations conducted in various parts of Karachi. As per details, Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted targeted raids in Landhi No 5, Tariq bin Ziyad Society - Malir, Khuda Ki Ba
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Law enforcers on November 7 arrested 110 suspects during targeted raids and operations conducted in various parts of Karachi. As per details, Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted targeted raids in Landhi No 5, Tariq bin Ziyad Society - Malir, Khuda Ki Basti, Landhi 51/C, Islam Chowk - Orangi, Old Sabzi Mandi, Bangali Para, Zia Colony, Lines Area and Chanesar Goth. While snap checking was also carried out in Latti Office - Quaidabad, Sabeel Goth - Manghopir, Ahsanabad, Abul Hassan Ispahani Road and Show Market. During these raids at least 28 criminals including target killers and extortionists affiliated with a political party were arrested. Weapons were also recovered from the possession of the suspects.
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November - 7 
Police arrested at least four alleged suspects including two absconders from Mehmoodabad locality of Jamshed Town. The officials also recovered four pistols, snatched motorcycle and drugs from their possession. Karachi Police arrested around 77 suspe
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Police arrested at least four alleged suspects including two absconders from Mehmoodabad locality of Jamshed Town. The officials also recovered four pistols, snatched motorcycle and drugs from their possession. Karachi Police arrested around 77 suspects including 23 absconders and two target killers during 77 raids and seven encounters in various parts of the District and also recovered explosive material, hand grenades and weapons of 59 different calibres.
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November - 7 
The driver of a NATO supply vehicle got injured when unidentified militants opened fire on it at bypass road of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 7, reports Daily Times. The source
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The driver of a NATO supply vehicle got injured when unidentified militants opened fire on it at bypass road of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 7, reports Daily Times. The sources said an Afghanistan-bound trailer bearing registration no. GLT-4086 loaded with NATO supply assignments was on its way to its destination in Afghanistan, as it was intercepted by unidentified militants who opened indiscriminate fire on it. Resultantly, the driver of the truck identified as Wali Mohammad, resident of Landi Kotal got injured.
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November - 7 
The Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 7 told the Senate that he stood by the figures given by him on the terror-related deaths in the country while the Opposition members continued with their parallel session outside fo
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The Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 7 told the Senate that he stood by the figures given by him on the terror-related deaths in the country while the Opposition members continued with their parallel session outside for the second day, reports The Hindu. In an unprecedented move, the Opposition members led by Aitzaz Ahsan of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) decided to hold a parallel session after boycotting the Senate for over a week due to Mr. Khan’s Statement on terror-related deaths on October 30. Mr. Ahsan and others said the figures were wrong and the Minister should retract his statement. However, the Interior Minister said that he had offered to recheck the figures and they had been given to him by the provincial Governments. He said he had reconfirmed that the number of deaths were correct. The Opposition had issues with only one small portion of his answer which concerned the number of deaths in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, he pointed out. In 136 incidents of terrorism reported from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa between June and October 120 people were killed, the Minister had said. However, Mr. Ahsan and others said the figure was 187 or so. According to Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar’s statement, 12,404 people were killed in terror acts since 2002 and 26,881 injured. The Minister’s reply to the number of terror incidents between June and October 2103 was 636 with 498 civilians and 281 law enforcing personnel being killed. The figures are much more says the Opposition.
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November - 7 
the People’s Party of Pakistan (PPP) leader Raza Rabbani presented on November 7 an 11-point plan to the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Government for steering the nation out of the current complicated situation relating to talks with the TTP
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the People’s Party of Pakistan (PPP) leader Raza Rabbani presented on November 7 an 11-point plan to the Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Government for steering the nation out of the current complicated situation relating to talks with the TTP, reports Dawn. He came up with the plan as opposition continued their protest and held a parallel Senate session outside the Parliament House. The session presided over by PPP Senator Ahmed Hassan continued for more than 90 minutes despite rain. Asking the government to end the “state of flux hurting national security interests”, he said that the TTP must be told to come up with a “formal yes or no on the dialogue”. He said “judging from the TTP’s statement they are not ready for dialogue, and the Government should check through its contact, if any, all possibilities of the dialogue.” He asked the Government to make its position clear on pre-conditions set by the TTP for talks. The pre-conditions, he said, included release of prisoners and enforcement of Shariah in the country and withdrawal of troops from FATA.
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November - 7 
The Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 7 ruled out reviewing all aspects of Pakistan’s relations with U.S. after Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan’s outburst on November 2 blaming the U.S. for sabotaging peace talks by ta
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The Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 7 ruled out reviewing all aspects of Pakistan’s relations with U.S. after Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan’s outburst on November 2 blaming the U.S. for sabotaging peace talks by targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader Hakimullah Mehsud, reports The Hindu. Reacting to Mehsud’s death Mr. Khan said that the entire perspective of Pakistan-U.S. relations are going to be reviewed and also the level of cooperation in a meeting of the Cabinet committee on national security. Every aspect of U.S.-Pakistan cooperation will be discussed and reviewed, he said. The meeting of this committee has not taken place either.
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November - 7 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ruled out the possibility of peace talks with Pakistan as Mullah Fazlullah, the leader of the Swat Taliban, was named the new chief on November 7, reports The Express Tribune. Fazlullah was elected by the supreme
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ruled out the possibility of peace talks with Pakistan as Mullah Fazlullah, the leader of the Swat Taliban, was named the new chief on November 7, reports The Express Tribune. Fazlullah was elected by the supreme shura (supreme council) a week after Hakimullah Mehsud was killed in a US drone strike on November 1. Sheikh Khalid Haqqani was chosen as his deputy. The TTP leaders from as far afield as Kurram Agency, Orakzai Agency, Bajaur Agency, Tank and South Waziristan participated in the meeting. Fazlullah is the first TTP chief who is not from Waziristan. His deputy, Khalid Haqqani, hails from Swabi. It is for the first time that the TTP leadership comprises men from urban areas and not from Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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November - 7 
the Carter Center on November 7 declared that former United States (U.S.) President Jimmy Carter and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai will co-lead the Carter Center’s delegation to observe Nepal’s Nov. 19 CA election
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the Carter Center on November 7 declared that former United States (U.S.) President Jimmy Carter and former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai will co-lead the Carter Center’s delegation to observe Nepal’s Nov. 19 CA election, reports Nepal News. The Center’s mission will include more than 50 observers representing 27 nations deployed throughout the country, according to an announcement from the Center's headquarters. President Carter, Dr. Sathirathai, and the Carter Center leadership team will meet with key stakeholders, political parties, independent candidates, civil society organizations, government officials, and the international community, and will observe polling and counting on November 19-21.
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November - 7 
Three persons were injured in a clash between activists of the Unified Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and the Nepali Congress (NC) in Muru Village Development Committee (VDC) in Rukum District on November 7, Kantipuronline.com. The area remain
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Three persons were injured in a clash between activists of the Unified Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and the Nepali Congress (NC) in Muru Village Development Committee (VDC) in Rukum District on November 7, Kantipuronline.com. The area remained tense for about two hours as the rival camps pelted each other with stones. The injured persons are identified as NC activists Tulsiram Oli and Prem Oli and UCPN-M cadre Tek Bahadur BK.
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November - 7 
a leader of the ruling Awami League (AL) party was stabbed to death by unknown miscreants at Dhaka city’s Motijheel, on November 7, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Khairul Mollah (45), organising secretary of Demra thana AL, came under attack as
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a leader of the ruling Awami League (AL) party was stabbed to death by unknown miscreants at Dhaka city’s Motijheel, on November 7, reports The Daily Star. The deceased Khairul Mollah (45), organising secretary of Demra thana AL, came under attack as he came out of the office of the chairman of Bangladesh Samabaya Bank Ltd. The witnesses said a gang of four to five attackers fired blank shots to create panic among people and stabbed the AL leader indiscriminately.
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November - 7 
At least 30 people were injured as activists of local Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) locked in a clash in Haziganj sub-District of Chandpur District on November 7, reports New Age. Police said BNP arranged their meeting in f
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At least 30 people were injured as activists of local Awami League (AL) and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) locked in a clash in Haziganj sub-District of Chandpur District on November 7, reports New Age. Police said BNP arranged their meeting in front of old Pourasabha Bhaban. After the meeting, when the BNP men marched towards their party office in a procession, the activists of AL attacked and chased them, triggering a clash that left 30 people injured.
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November - 7 
BNP acting secretary general, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, after placing wreaths at the grave of shaheed president Ziaur Rahman in Dhaka city on November 7 made a fresh pledge to propel a mass upsurge in the country to force the ruling AL to accept i
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BNP acting secretary general, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, after placing wreaths at the grave of shaheed president Ziaur Rahman in Dhaka city on November 7 made a fresh pledge to propel a mass upsurge in the country to force the ruling AL to accept its demand for holding the next general election under the non-party caretaker government (CG), reports The Daily Star. He said “We've taken a fresh vow with the spirit of Sipahi-Janata Biplob of November 7, 1975, to go for a mass upsurge to meet our demand for election under the non-party government.” The BNP has been observing this day (November 7) as ‘National Revolution and Solidarity Day’ since November 7, 1975, when soldiers and civilians jointly freed the then chief of army staff, Ziaur Rahman, from captivity in Dhaka cantonment, paving the way for him to come to power.
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November - 7 
Election Commissioner Shah Nawaz on November 7 said that JeI will not be able to participate in the next general election as the High Court had declared its registration illegal, reports The Daily Star. The election official made the statement while
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Election Commissioner Shah Nawaz on November 7 said that JeI will not be able to participate in the next general election as the High Court had declared its registration illegal, reports The Daily Star. The election official made the statement while speaking to journalists at the Election Commission Secretariat in Dhaka city. When asked, whether the EC will issue any gazette notification or circular cancelling JeI’s registration, he replied: “We are scrutinising the copy of the verdict and will take decision later.” On August 1, a three member special High Court bench declared illegal the registration of JeI as a political party with the EC.
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November - 7 
Monir Ali, a 14-year-old boy set on fire by pro-hartal (general strike) pickets during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance’s 60-hour hartal on November 4 succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital in Dhaka ci
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Monir Ali, a 14-year-old boy set on fire by pro-hartal (general strike) pickets during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance’s 60-hour hartal on November 4 succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital in Dhaka city on November 7, reports The Daily Star. The boy suffered severe burns over 95 percent of his body when pro-hartal rowdies torched his father, Ramjan Ali’s covered van on the first day of the BNP-led 18-party alliance’s 60-hour hartal.
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November - 7 
Police arrested a local Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader in Jhenidah District on November 7, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee MotaharHossain, Harinakundo sub-District JeI secretary, was arrested on charge of killing a Police constable during hartal h
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Police arrested a local Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) leader in Jhenidah District on November 7, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee MotaharHossain, Harinakundo sub-District JeI secretary, was arrested on charge of killing a Police constable during hartal hours on March 3 this year.
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November - 7 
the European Union (EU) on November 7 urged the BNP and its partners not to call further hartal and abstain from political violence before, during or after election, reports The Daily Star. EU Ambassador William Hanna after an EU delegation meet with
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the European Union (EU) on November 7 urged the BNP and its partners not to call further hartal and abstain from political violence before, during or after election, reports The Daily Star. EU Ambassador William Hanna after an EU delegation meet with BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia at her Gulshan office in Dhaka city said “We urge the opposition to refrain from further hartals, which are jeopardising the country’s growth and hurting the most vulnerable parts of the population. We renew our call for immediate dialogue between the two major parties. We are opposed to all political violence.” The envoy also said the EU stood ready to deploy an election observation mission and would continue to support the technical works of the Election Commission.
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November - 7 
British Prime Minister David Cameron on November 7 wrote in an article for a London-based Tamil newspaper "I will demand that the Sri Lankan government independently and transparently investigates alleged war crimes and allegations of continuing huma
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British Prime Minister David Cameron on November 7 wrote in an article for a London-based Tamil newspaper "I will demand that the Sri Lankan government independently and transparently investigates alleged war crimes and allegations of continuing human rights abuses" reports Daily Mirror. Cameron further wrote "Four years after the conflict, no one has been held to account for grave allegations of war crimes and sexual violence, journalists are routinely intimidated and thousands of people have yet to find out what has happened to their missing relatives."
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November - 7 
India's Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, facing strong opposition within his own party as well as from the Tamil political parties, is unlikely to attend the CHOGM, reports Colombo Page on November 8. The Prime Minister and the Congress Party core
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India's Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, facing strong opposition within his own party as well as from the Tamil political parties, is unlikely to attend the CHOGM, reports Colombo Page on November 8. The Prime Minister and the Congress Party core group headed by party president Sonia Gandhi had deliberated the pros and cons of PM's participation in the summit for over an hour but the discussions had not produced any conclusive result. The Prime Minister is in a dilemma as some of his party members suggest Singh to attend the summit while Tamil members of the congress and Tamil political parties in Tamil Nadu urge the PM to boycott the event in protest of Sri Lanka's alleged treatment of Tamils.
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November - 8 
Around 26 intelligence alerts, many of them by Central Investigation Agency (CIA), were issued since August 2006 on Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) plan to carry out major terrorist attacks in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and several five-star hotels were mentioned
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Around 26 intelligence alerts, many of them by Central Investigation Agency (CIA), were issued since August 2006 on Lashkar-e-Toiba’s (LeT) plan to carry out major terrorist attacks in Mumbai (Maharashtra) and several five-star hotels were mentioned as targets, according to a book titled “The Siege: 68 Hours Inside the Taj Hotel”, written by authors Adrian Levy and Cathy Scott-Clark on the November 26, 2008 (26/11) attacks, New Indian Express reports on November 9. It is said that three warnings specifically mentioned possible fidayeen (suicide) attacks, with the first coming just a month ahead of Pakistani-American LeT operative David Coleman Headley’s visit to Mumbai on September 14, 2006.Levy and Scott, who interviewed foreign intelligence operatives and former as well as serving LeT cadre, claimed that of the warnings, 11 suggested that the plan would involve multiple simultaneous attacks. It said six warnings pointed to a seaborne infiltration, which would be the first in India.Later, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) received two more date-specific warnings about the Taj attack. One was about a possible attack on May 24, 2008 and the other on August 11, 2008 both prompted by tip-offs from a source in Pakistan, said to be inside LeT, according to the book.
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November - 8 
Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set four tractors and a bike on fire in Hazaribagh District on November 8, reports newstrackindia.com.
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Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres set four tractors and a bike on fire in Hazaribagh District on November 8, reports newstrackindia.com.
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November - 8 
J&K Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on November 8 said that over 900,000 youth would be trained for job placements during the 12th Five Year Plan period in the state, reports Zee News. The state Government has been imparting training to youth so th
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J&K Chief Minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on November 8 said that over 900,000 youth would be trained for job placements during the 12th Five Year Plan period in the state, reports Zee News. The state Government has been imparting training to youth so they get jobs in public and private sector firms in the country under a skill development mission.The CM told officials that the success of the skill development mission can only be realised when placement of the youth and utilisation of their skills is ensured. He said the state government, besides engaging private players through initiatives like "Udaan" and "Himayat", has simultaneously focused on enhancing existing training facilities.
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November - 8 
Meghalaya Police is said to have had intelligence reports about a possible attack by GNLA militants just days before the carnage in which five policemen were killed, but drew a blank when it came to the site that was going to be targeted, report The
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Meghalaya Police is said to have had intelligence reports about a possible attack by GNLA militants just days before the carnage in which five policemen were killed, but drew a blank when it came to the site that was going to be targeted, report The Shillong Times on November 9.
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November - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur Police, on November 8, arrested five persons on charges of abduction and also rescued a victim abducted by the same persons from Seithikiema Basa in Dimapur District. In a press statement, Dimapur Police identified
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Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur Police, on November 8, arrested five persons on charges of abduction and also rescued a victim abducted by the same persons from Seithikiema Basa in Dimapur District. In a press statement, Dimapur Police identified the five accused as Roland Poumai alias Romeo; Salunu Poumai, Paruatomba; Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘assistant officer’ Bavie Poumai, Paruatomba, Dahar Poumai (25) and Mariam alias Sentisenla Poumai (30). The police rescued one abducted person who was kept in captivity for one week by the accused. One 9mm pistol (country made); five 9mm live rounds; five mobile handsets; three iron chains; two locks; one car and camouflage dress (two shirts and one long pant) were seized from the possession of the abductors, said the Police.
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November - 8 
Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur Police, on November 8, arrested five persons on charges of abduction and also rescued a victim abducted by the same persons from Seithikiema Basa in Dimapur District. In a press statement, Dimapur Police identified
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Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur Police, on November 8, arrested five persons on charges of abduction and also rescued a victim abducted by the same persons from Seithikiema Basa in Dimapur District. In a press statement, Dimapur Police identified the five accused as Roland Poumai alias Romeo; Salunu Poumai, Paruatomba; Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) ‘assistant officer’ Bavie Poumai, Paruatomba, Dahar Poumai (25) and Mariam alias Sentisenla Poumai (30). The police rescued one abducted person who was kept in captivity for one week by the accused. One 9mm pistol (country made); five 9mm live rounds; five mobile handsets; three iron chains; two locks; one car and camouflage dress (two shirts and one long pant) were seized from the possession of the abductors, said the Police.The arrest and the rescue followed after a complaint lodged by the victim’s relative at Diphupar police station on November 1, 2013. The family had been receiving ransom calls or INR.400000 for his safe release, said the Police.
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November - 8 
Police on November 8 rescued a Bank manager, Mujibur Rahman (28), and arrested eight people, including a woman in this connection from Lumpi in Karbi Anglong District, reports Times of India. Rahman was abducted on November 2 from Boko in Kamrup Dist
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Police on November 8 rescued a Bank manager, Mujibur Rahman (28), and arrested eight people, including a woman in this connection from Lumpi in Karbi Anglong District, reports Times of India. Rahman was abducted on November 2 from Boko in Kamrup District. The abductors were demanding a ransom of INR 10 million for Rahman's safe release. The abduction was carried out mainly by Priyotoma Basumatary, and her husband Dayal Das, who is a Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD) militant. The other arrested persons were identified as Bijoy Chandra Boro, Avinash Das, Dambaru Bhattarai, Niranjan Borkotaki, Prasanta Rabha and Monoranjan Rabha. Police recovered four hand grenades from them.
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Principal of a private school, abducted by suspected Kuki militants allegedly on ransom demand, was released in the night of November 8, an official source said on November 9, according to Nagaland Post. Principal Madan Kumar Limbu of Rose English Hi
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Principal of a private school, abducted by suspected Kuki militants allegedly on ransom demand, was released in the night of November 8, an official source said on November 9, according to Nagaland Post. Principal Madan Kumar Limbu of Rose English High School, Kanglatombi of Senapati District was abducted by the suspected militant November 5. After taking principal hostage, the abductors allegedly demanded INR 50,000 from the school authority for his safe release. A highly reliable source said the after negotiations by school authority, the ransom was reduced to INR 40,000 for his safe release. However, whether the amount has been paid or not could not be confirmed from the source.
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November - 8 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the railway track at a spot between the Dudhnoi and the Krishnai railway stations in Goalpara District on November 8, reports The Assam Tribune.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered four improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from the railway track at a spot between the Dudhnoi and the Krishnai railway stations in Goalpara District on November 8, reports The Assam Tribune.
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November - 8 
SFs arrested two IK Songbijit of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, identified as Daimalu Daimary (25) and Simang Basumatary (20), from Chapaguri and Amguri area in Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one .9
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SFs arrested two IK Songbijit of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) militants, identified as Daimalu Daimary (25) and Simang Basumatary (20), from Chapaguri and Amguri area in Chirang District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one .9 mm pistol, two round bullet and one magazine had been recovered from them.
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November - 8 
the All India Garo Union, Shillong (East Khasi Hills) region, has denied any nexus with United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, reports The Shillong Times on November 9. In a statement, the All India Garo Union said that the Union does not ha
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the All India Garo Union, Shillong (East Khasi Hills) region, has denied any nexus with United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) militants, reports The Shillong Times on November 9. In a statement, the All India Garo Union said that the Union does not have any links with any of the anti social elements. “The A.I.G.U is not a political group but only works as a social group for the peace and harmony of the state and have not given any statement against the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council elections”, the Union said. It also condemned the killing of seven innocent villagers in Goalpara (Assam) during the festival of Diwali.
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November - 8 
The crude bombs used during Patna Blast of October 27, 2013 and bombs recovered by the Jharkhand Police could be pilfered industrial explosives, Hindustan Times reports on November 9. Such explosives have been stolen in huge quantities in Jharkhand a
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The crude bombs used during Patna Blast of October 27, 2013 and bombs recovered by the Jharkhand Police could be pilfered industrial explosives, Hindustan Times reports on November 9. Such explosives have been stolen in huge quantities in Jharkhand and Bihar, but there has been no recovery. “The explosives recovered can’t be legally procured. There is every possibility that the Indian Mujahideen (IM) pilfered these industrial explosives,” said Jharkhand Additional Director General (ADG) of Police S.N. Pradhan.The Jharkhand Police have found many similarities in the bombs used in Patna and those seized in Ranchi. “IM is using high-intensity gelatin-based pipe bombs and flame-based elbow bombs, which are relatively weaker,” Pradhan said. Official Documents also suggest that since 2010, about 2 lakh detonators, 3,500 kg power gel and 110 kg ammonium nitrate (used to make gelatin) have been pilfered from Jharkhand and Bihar alone.
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November - 8 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on November 8 arrested four persons, identified as Gopal Prasad Goyal, Ganesh Prasad, Vikas Kumar and Pawan Kumar Gupta and seized hundreds of bank passbooks, ATM cards and other documents in Bihar's Lakhisarai
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on November 8 arrested four persons, identified as Gopal Prasad Goyal, Ganesh Prasad, Vikas Kumar and Pawan Kumar Gupta and seized hundreds of bank passbooks, ATM cards and other documents in Bihar's Lakhisarai District in connection with October 27, Patna serial blasts, reports The Times of India. "In the raid, the NIA detained six people and recovered 300 passbooks, 30 ATM cards and other documents related to money transaction," the official said. NIA suspects that those detained have links with terrorists in and outside the country. Moreover, Police are ascertaining whether these four persons are part of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) sponsored funding in India or part of some hawala (illegal money transfer) transactions. Lakhisarai Superintendant of Police (SP) Rajiv Mishra said these persons frequently talked to one Ibrahim Khan based in Pakistan and transferred the received money to different persons in India after getting instructions from him. The arrested suspects have reportedly confessed their links with Khan and said that they used to receive money from him in the fake bank accounts they had opened with fake documents of other persons in several local banks and transferred the cash to other persons. For this, they used to get 20 per cent commission on transactions.
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November - 8 
The Shillong Times reports that suspected Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B) militants, who entered from the porous Bangladesh border, shot dead two Border Security Force (BSF) constables and snatched away their INSAS rif
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteers Council (ANVC-B) militants, who entered from the porous Bangladesh border, shot dead two Border Security Force (BSF) constables and snatched away their INSAS rifles at around 10.20 am on November 8 near Kaithakona outpost in South West Garo Hills District. The slain BSF constables have been identified as Sushish Biswas and Papu Kumar Yadav. The fresh killing comes at a time when security had already been beefed up after the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants killed five policemen in the same district on November 5. A BSF official said that inputs suggest that it was the ANVC-B militants who were involved in the attack. However, the ANVC-B was quick to react denying its role in the killing of BSF personnel while asserting that GNLA militants were involved in the crime. According to the ANVC-B, the GNLA is not alone but is being backed by foreign elements including ULFA.
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November - 8 
Two suspected militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and their accomplices, arrested last year for allegedly planning to carry out bomb blasts here, have been ordered to be put on trial by a Delhi court, Deccan Herald reported on November 9. Additional S
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Two suspected militants of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and their accomplices, arrested last year for allegedly planning to carry out bomb blasts here, have been ordered to be put on trial by a Delhi court, Deccan Herald reported on November 9. Additional Sessions Judge Daya Prakash ordered framing of charges against suspected LeT militant Ahtisham Farooq, Tawseef Ahmed Peer, who is allegedly associated with LeT, their accomplices Shafaqat Ali Tuggu and Saijee Anwar.The court directed that charges against all the four accused be framed under various provisions of Indian Penal Code (IPC), including sections 420 (cheating), 468 (forgery for the purpose of cheating) and 120B (criminal conspiracy).Except Anwar, the other three accused were also ordered to be put on trial for offences under the Explosive Substances Act and Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and under section 121-A (conspiring to commit certain offences against state) of IPC. Farooq, Tuggu and Peer are presently in judicial custody while Anwar is out on bail. According to the Police, explosive material and detonators along with 11 memory cards, India Passport of Farooq, who had allegedly undergone training in a LeT camp in Pakistan, and other articles were recovered from Farooq and Shafaqat.
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November - 8 
Two villagers, including a former Home Guard, of Velamjuvvi under Balapam gram panchayat (village level local self government institution) in Chintapalli mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District were allegedly shot dead by a group of Co
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Two villagers, including a former Home Guard, of Velamjuvvi under Balapam gram panchayat (village level local self government institution) in Chintapalli mandal (administrative unit) of Visakhapatnam District were allegedly shot dead by a group of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres on November 8, reports The Times of India. A group of Maoists took away former Home Guard Rambabu and his friend Rammohan both aged between 25-30 years from their native village and killed them near Johar village branding them as police informers. This was the major incident of violence the Maoists resorted to after the panchayat elections held in the District during July, 2013 when they attacked houses of some politicians and took away ballot papers, prevented aspirants from filing nominations, and attempted to stall polling in some panchayats.
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November - 8 
a child, identified as Yaseen (7) was killed in a crossfire between two armed gagsters in Koila Godown area within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on November 8, reports Daily Times.
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a child, identified as Yaseen (7) was killed in a crossfire between two armed gagsters in Koila Godown area within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town on November 8, reports Daily Times.
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November - 8 
a man was killed and another was injured when militants opened fire at a shop in Khuzdar Bazaar on November 8, reports Dawn. Police official Muhammad Riaz said that armed motorcyclists opened fire at the shop speeding away after the incident.
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a man was killed and another was injured when militants opened fire at a shop in Khuzdar Bazaar on November 8, reports Dawn. Police official Muhammad Riaz said that armed motorcyclists opened fire at the shop speeding away after the incident.
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November - 8 
A man, identified as Riaz (35), was shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him near Metro cinema within the jurisdiction of Orangi Town Police Station in Orangi Town of Karachi, the provincial; capital of Sindh on November 8, rep
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A man, identified as Riaz (35), was shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire on him near Metro cinema within the jurisdiction of Orangi Town Police Station in Orangi Town of Karachi, the provincial; capital of Sindh on November 8, reported The News.
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November - 8 
A suspected militant was apprehended while trying to plant a bomb outside the house of a colonel in Cantonment Colony of Bannu town in the same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 8, reports The Express Tribune. Police official Iftikhar Ahmad
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A suspected militant was apprehended while trying to plant a bomb outside the house of a colonel in Cantonment Colony of Bannu town in the same District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 8, reports The Express Tribune. Police official Iftikhar Ahmad said the alleged militant was held by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel as he was trying to plant the explosive device outside the gate of Colonel Abdullah’s house at around 6am. Initial investigation revealed the alleged militant hails from North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), but his identity was not disclosed due to security reasons.
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November - 8 
an unidentified man was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Yousuf Goth, Bhains Colony within the remit of Shah Latif Police Station in Gadap Town on November 8, reported The News.
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an unidentified man was shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Yousuf Goth, Bhains Colony within the remit of Shah Latif Police Station in Gadap Town on November 8, reported The News.
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November - 8 
At least three armed militants and a Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed in a clash in Kech District on November 8, reported Dawn. Khan Wasey, the spokesman FC said that armed militants attacked the FC convoy in Mand tehsil (revenue unit) of Ke
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At least three armed militants and a Frontier Corps (FC) personnel were killed in a clash in Kech District on November 8, reported Dawn. Khan Wasey, the spokesman FC said that armed militants attacked the FC convoy in Mand tehsil (revenue unit) of Kech. He said one personnel was killed in the attack. "FC launched a quick search operation in the aftermath of the attack, killing three militants during an exchange of fire," Wasey said. Two FC personnel also sustained bullet wounds. FC personnel recovered a large quantity of ammunition from the house where the clash took place.
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November - 8 
Elsewhere in the Town, an alleged gangster, identified as Mohammad Hussain (32), was killed and another was injured during an encounter with law enforcers in Koila Godown area on November 8, reported Daily Times. Three gangsters were arrested while o
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Elsewhere in the Town, an alleged gangster, identified as Mohammad Hussain (32), was killed and another was injured during an encounter with law enforcers in Koila Godown area on November 8, reported Daily Times. Three gangsters were arrested while others managed to escape from the scene.
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November - 8 
Law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 136 suspects across Karachi on November 8, reported Daily Times. As per details, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) took three extortionists, including a ringleader into custody. The officials said that the
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Law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 136 suspects across Karachi on November 8, reported Daily Times. As per details, Special Investigation Unit (SIU) took three extortionists, including a ringleader into custody. The officials said that they conducted a raid on a tip-off at the hideout in Gulshan-e-Iqbal locality of Gulshan Town. The suspects were identified as ringleader, Faraz alias Tipu while the identity of his accomplices was not disclosed. SIU Chief SP Farooq Awan said that the suspects were involved in cases of demanding and collecting extortion from doctors and businessmen.
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November - 8 
on November 8 unidentified armed militants opened indiscriminate fire on two people in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta killing them on the spot, reports Dawn.
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on November 8 unidentified armed militants opened indiscriminate fire on two people in Eastern Bypass area of Quetta killing them on the spot, reports Dawn.
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November - 8 
Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 8 said that the Government wanted to resolve issues with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through talks, reports The News. Speaking to traders at the Governor House, he said a Government delegation was
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Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif on November 8 said that the Government wanted to resolve issues with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) through talks, reports The News. Speaking to traders at the Governor House, he said a Government delegation was to hold talks with the TTP but now there was a hurdle, an apparent reference to the killing of TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike on November 1. He said, “We don’t want further bloodshed and killing of our brothers and sisters. This matter should have been resolved earlier but now it is incumbent upon us to address this issue”.Further, PM Nawaz Sharif said that action would be taken against criminal elements in Karachi without any discrimination. He said that the ongoing operation was not politically motivated and Government would not be blackmailed on this issue.
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November - 8 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 8 appealed to Baloch separatists to renounce violence, join the national mainstream and play their role in putting the country on the road to peace and prosperity, reports The Express tribune. “I appeal to the
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 8 appealed to Baloch separatists to renounce violence, join the national mainstream and play their role in putting the country on the road to peace and prosperity, reports The Express tribune. “I appeal to the people who opted for the wrong path, please leave this path. Lay down your weapons because fighting leads to nowhere. Help the Government eliminate terrorism and bring development and economic stability,” he said referring to the Baloch separatists. The Prime Minister announced that his Government would rebuild the quake-ravaged Awaran District and turn it into a ‘model town’ and provide all basic facilities.
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November - 8 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 8 said that the operation to purge Karachi of criminals will continue ‘indefinitely’, reports The Express Tribune. “We will neither call off the operation nor reduce its intensity…the action will continue until
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 8 said that the operation to purge Karachi of criminals will continue ‘indefinitely’, reports The Express Tribune. “We will neither call off the operation nor reduce its intensity…the action will continue until the last criminal is netted,” he said. He dispelled impressions that the ongoing operation is aimed at any political party. He added that high-profile suspects detained by Police and Rangers would be moved to other Provinces so that they could be tried without any fear. “These high-profile cases will be prosecuted under newly promulgated laws to ensure speedy trials,” he said, stressing his desire to restore peace to Karachi.While crediting the improvement to the targeted operation by law enforcers The Express Tribune referring to the Human Right Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) report stated that criminal activities in Karachi in September dropped by 40 per cent and in October by 34 per cent. The data has been compiled in comparison with August when the operation hadn’t been launched. The targeted operation was launched on September 5, 2013 when the Federal Cabinet gave the go-ahead to the Rangers and Police to cleanse the city of the targeted killings, kidnappings, extortion and other crimes. The first phase of the operation, according to Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, has already been completed.In the ongoing year, figures reveal that September and October have been the overall least violent months for Karachi. Since January, 2,789 people have lost their lives in violence-related incidents. In August alone, 334 people were killed. In comparison, 199 lives were lost in September and 219 in October.
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November - 8 
Rangers conducted targeted raids in Zaman Town, Marvi Goth, Moinabad, Landhi, Cattle Colony, Malir City, Sikandar Goth, Pak Colony, Lyari, Sindhi Muslim Society, Old Sabzi Mandi, Nazimabad, Fareed Colony, Frontier Morr, Gulbahar, Azizabad, Khudadad C
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Rangers conducted targeted raids in Zaman Town, Marvi Goth, Moinabad, Landhi, Cattle Colony, Malir City, Sikandar Goth, Pak Colony, Lyari, Sindhi Muslim Society, Old Sabzi Mandi, Nazimabad, Fareed Colony, Frontier Morr, Gulbahar, Azizabad, Khudadad Colony, Chanesor Goth, Azeem plaza in City town, Shah Faisal Colony and Macchar Colony areas.
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November - 8 
rockets fired from an unknown location by unidentified militants landed on Dera Ismail Khan-Bannu Road at around 1am, said a police official. He added no loss was reported in the incident. “If the rockets would have been fired in the daytime, they wo
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rockets fired from an unknown location by unidentified militants landed on Dera Ismail Khan-Bannu Road at around 1am, said a police official. He added no loss was reported in the incident. “If the rockets would have been fired in the daytime, they would have caused havoc and destruction.”
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November - 8 
Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 8 transferred the murder case of TV reporter Wali Khan Babar from Karachi to Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) Kashmore-Kandhkot District, reported Daily Times. Babar was killed on January 13, 2011. At the request of Provi
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Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 8 transferred the murder case of TV reporter Wali Khan Babar from Karachi to Anti-terrorism Court (ATC) Kashmore-Kandhkot District, reported Daily Times. Babar was killed on January 13, 2011. At the request of Provincial Government to transfer the trial from Karachi in view of threats to the lives of investigators, witnesses and prosecution lawyers, SHC Chief Justice Maqbool Baqar ordered the transfer of case. Provincial Government in the application to SHC stated that four Policemen and Advocate Naimat Ali Randhawa representing complainant linked to investigation into Babar’s murder case had been targeted.
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November - 8 
Suspected terrorist, Hammad Adil, detained at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi District, admitted to his involvement in various plots, including the June 2008 suicide attacks at the Danish Embassy and March 2008 attack on a western restaurant, Luna Capr
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Suspected terrorist, Hammad Adil, detained at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi District, admitted to his involvement in various plots, including the June 2008 suicide attacks at the Danish Embassy and March 2008 attack on a western restaurant, Luna Caprese, in Islamabad, during questioning, reported The Express Tribune. In his confession he also revealed that he had collaborated with a terrorist named Tanveer for the attack on the Danish embassy and that they also ‘used’ Saudi citizen Abu Ghraib in the plot.
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November - 8 
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), a partner of the ruling coalition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 8 staged a sit-in on Ring Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital, against the US drone strikes in tribal areas and threatened to block NATO supplies in t
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The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), a partner of the ruling coalition in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 8 staged a sit-in on Ring Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital, against the US drone strikes in tribal areas and threatened to block NATO supplies in the province after November 20 over attacks by the unmanned aircraft, reports Dawn. JI’s provincial Secretary General Shabbir Ahmad Khan, deputy chief Mushtaq Ahmad, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) chief Haroonur Rasheed, Peshawar chief Bahrullah Khan and provincial Information Secretary Israrullah Khan led the sit-in amid tight security. JI Central Secretary General Liaquat Baloch and provincial Senior Minister Sirajul Haq were scheduled to speak to protesters but they didn’t show up.
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November - 8 
the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan accused the United States on November 8 of deliberately destroying any chance of meaningful peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) by killing its ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone
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the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan accused the United States on November 8 of deliberately destroying any chance of meaningful peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) by killing its ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud in a drone strike on November 1. Imran told Reuters in an interview that the United States had scuppered negotiations at a time when the militants seemed to have become more open to them. “If there was a chance of peace talks, we should have grabbed it,” he said at his sprawling estate outside Islamabad. “The Americans basically could have taken out Hakimullah whenever they wanted. I think the timing was to sabotage the peace process. “The Americans think that if there is fighting going on here …in our tribal belt, there is less chance of insurgents going over to the other side (Afghanistan) to fight the Americans at a time when they are withdrawing.”
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November - 8 
the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), a conglomerate of organizations of Braveli school of thought, came down hard on elements those who declared former TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud as a Shaheed, The News reported on November 9. In a statement issued on
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the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), a conglomerate of organizations of Braveli school of thought, came down hard on elements those who declared former TTP ‘chief’ Hakimullah Mehsud as a Shaheed, The News reported on November 9. In a statement issued on November 8 in Lahore, it said that branding the killing of Mehsud as Shahadat was against teachings of the Quran and an Sunnah. It noted that the former TTP ‘amir’ was a murderer and a criminal. The statement also termed the US drone attacks in country’s north-western tribal region as illegal, immoral, inhuman and atrocity. It termed “innocent people including children man and women” as martyrs. SIC Chairman Hamid Raza Rizvi announced that the collective opinion from all Muftis said calling a man responsible for the loss of so many lives, a ‘martyr’ went against the teachings of Quran and Sunnah.
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November - 8 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced on November 8 that they would orchestrate a wave of revenge attacks against the Government, reports Daily Times. “We will target security forces, government installations, political leaders and police,”
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) announced on November 8 that they would orchestrate a wave of revenge attacks against the Government, reports Daily Times. “We will target security forces, government installations, political leaders and police,” said Asmatullah Shaheen Bhittani, the interim chief of the TTP. He said the TTP’s main target included army and government installations in Punjab. “We have a plan. But I want to make one thing clear. We will not target civilians, bazaars or public places. People do not need to be afraid,” Shaheen added. “Pakistan has full information about drone attacks,” said Shaheen. “Pakistan is a slave of America. It is an American colony.”
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November - 8 
two people were killed in Chaman town of Qillla Abdullah District on November 8, reported Dawn. A levies official, who did not want to be named, said that armed men opened fire and killed the two people in Guldara, Baghicha area of Chaman.
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two people were killed in Chaman town of Qillla Abdullah District on November 8, reported Dawn. A levies official, who did not want to be named, said that armed men opened fire and killed the two people in Guldara, Baghicha area of Chaman.
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November - 8 
An unidentified group planted a bomb on November 8 at the site near Durgamandu Village Development Committee (VDC) office in Doti District where the Nepali Congress (NC) had planned to conduct its election mass meeting, reports The Himalayan Times. T
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An unidentified group planted a bomb on November 8 at the site near Durgamandu Village Development Committee (VDC) office in Doti District where the Nepali Congress (NC) had planned to conduct its election mass meeting, reports The Himalayan Times. The bomb was detected and later defused by a squad of the Nepali Army. The incident delayed the NC meeting by two-and-a-half hours, which was addressed by constituency-2 candidate Yogendra Shahi.
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November - 8 
the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) on November 8 said it has prepared all local body staffers for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports The Himalayan Times. The MoFALD informed that there are 35,000 emp
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the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) on November 8 said it has prepared all local body staffers for the upcoming Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports The Himalayan Times. The MoFALD informed that there are 35,000 employees working in various local bodies across the country, which comprises 75 district development committees, 3,915 village development committees, and 58 municipalities. The ministry has formed a Monitoring Cell, which became functional from October 28, to prepare all the employees for supporting the poll-related activities.
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November - 8 
unidentified gang torched the election publicity vehicle being used by the NC’s first-past-the-post (FPTP) candidate Kumar Lamichhane at Banepa town of Kavrepalanchok District on November 8 (today), Reports The Himalayan Times. According to the Polic
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unidentified gang torched the election publicity vehicle being used by the NC’s first-past-the-post (FPTP) candidate Kumar Lamichhane at Banepa town of Kavrepalanchok District on November 8 (today), Reports The Himalayan Times. According to the Police, the Tata Sumo jeep (Ba 9 Cha 1126) was parked at Banepa-1 when a gang of motorcycle-borne persons set it on fire after spraying petrol. The jeep has suffered minor damage in the arson as the fire was doused immediately.
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November - 8 
50 BNP activists were injured in a clash between pro-hartal activists and law enforcers at Nowab Bari road in front of the Bogra District BNP office on November 8, reports The Independent. When 18-party activists were attending a meeting in front of
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50 BNP activists were injured in a clash between pro-hartal activists and law enforcers at Nowab Bari road in front of the Bogra District BNP office on November 8, reports The Independent. When 18-party activists were attending a meeting in front of the District BNP office to protest the arrest of its central leaders Police began to baton charge them. The pro-hartal activists started throwing brick bats at the Police. Later, Police opened fire and lobbed tear shells at the pro-hartal activists.
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November - 8 
Home Minister Dr Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir on November 8 said the Government will take legal action against those responsible for arson, vandalism and killing of 18 people during the hartal period, reports The Independent. He said “Some 18 people were k
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Home Minister Dr Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir on November 8 said the Government will take legal action against those responsible for arson, vandalism and killing of 18 people during the hartal period, reports The Independent. He said “Some 18 people were killed during the 120 hour hartal violence across the country and the hartal supporters would be responsible for the violence and deaths.” He further said “Creating panic through enforcing hartals and continuing attacks on minority groups, dialogue for formation of a polls-time government cannot be held. The oppositions must shoulder the responsibilities of the damages and stop destructive activities, if they want to sit for any dialogue.”
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November - 8 
Police arrested a JeI leader in Lohagara sub-District of Chittagong District on November 8, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee, Mohammed Asadullah Islamabadi, the sub-District unit secretary, is an accused in different cases, including a Police mur
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Police arrested a JeI leader in Lohagara sub-District of Chittagong District on November 8, reports The Daily Star. The arrestee, Mohammed Asadullah Islamabadi, the sub-District unit secretary, is an accused in different cases, including a Police murder.
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November - 8 
Police arrested eight cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Sitakunda sub-District of Chittagong District on November 8 over vandalising and torching vehicles, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Mo
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Police arrested eight cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) in Sitakunda sub-District of Chittagong District on November 8 over vandalising and torching vehicles, reports The Daily Star. The arrestees are Mohammed Jahangir (26), Saddam Hossain (28), Tarek Hasan (18), Sabbir (18), Joynal Abedin (18), Kurban Ali (26), Mohammed Ali (43) and Mohammed Yousuf Uddin (30).
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November - 8 
the BNP-led 18-party opposition combine has called a 72-hour countywide hartal (general strike) from November 10 demanding restoration of a non-party polls-time Government, reports The Daily Star. BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alam
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the BNP-led 18-party opposition combine has called a 72-hour countywide hartal (general strike) from November 10 demanding restoration of a non-party polls-time Government, reports The Daily Star. BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir announced the programme following a secretary general level meeting of the alliance at the BNP chief’s Gulshan office in Dhaka city on November 8.
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November - 8 
The Independent on November 8 reports that notorious criminals have been using Chittagong District and its adjoining areas as a major transit point for smuggling illegal arms. They are using the sea-route as well as land borders for this purpose. Of
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The Independent on November 8 reports that notorious criminals have been using Chittagong District and its adjoining areas as a major transit point for smuggling illegal arms. They are using the sea-route as well as land borders for this purpose. Of late, explosive and bomb manufacturers have also become active in the port city. According to sources, the country's law and order situation might take a turn for the worse as cadres of different political groups have been buying small firearms ahead of the next general election.
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November - 8 
leader of Western People's Front (WPF), Mano Ganeshan on November 8 said that the visits planned by several heads of states to the Northern Province indicates the interest shown by the international community in the post war situation in the North, r
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leader of Western People's Front (WPF), Mano Ganeshan on November 8 said that the visits planned by several heads of states to the Northern Province indicates the interest shown by the international community in the post war situation in the North, reports Colombo Page. He said the planned visits by the heads of state to North are a slap in the face of the Sri Lankan Government. He explained that the visits would show the international community's focus on the North and the Sri Lankan Government will be unable to ignore the issues over the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. According to Ganeshan, the Government will not be able to amend or repeal the 13th Amendment that devolves power to the provinces.
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November - 9 
a militant of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Baligonga area along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on November 9, reports Ti
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a militant of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) was killed in an encounter with Security Forces (SFs) at Baligonga area along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border in Sonitpur District on November 9, reports Times of India. SFs recovered a pistol, a hand grenade and some live ammunition from the slain militant.
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November - 9 
A splinter group of alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a van belonging to a former Gram Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) member at Kuthlur village, on the fringes of the Kudremukh National Park,
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A splinter group of alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) set ablaze a van belonging to a former Gram Panchayat (village level local self-government institution) member at Kuthlur village, on the fringes of the Kudremukh National Park, in South Kannada District, early on November 9, reports The Hindu. The group, comprising around 15 people, accused the gram panchayat member, who is an environmental activist, of “aiding the government in displacing the tribal people.” The Maoists, all below the age of 30, knocked on the door of Ramachandra Bhat (42), the former gram panchayat member and currently working for the non-governmental organisation, Wild Cane, that seeks to rehabilitate villagers in the national park, and asked him to come out. When he refused, they set fire to a shed and van parked there. They also set fire to a two-wheeler. The Police said the ‘Maoists’ did this in protest against what they termed as forcible eviction of tribals from the park area.
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November - 9 
according to the ‘Publicity Secretary’ B Naijab of Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD), NDFB-RD has never been involving in any kind of hateful honey traps since October 3, 1986 as claimed by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anand Praka
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according to the ‘Publicity Secretary’ B Naijab of Ranjan Daimary faction of NDFB (NDFB-RD), NDFB-RD has never been involving in any kind of hateful honey traps since October 3, 1986 as claimed by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anand Prakash Tiwari, reports The Sentinel on November 10. Naijab further said there was no NDFB member by the named Doyal Basumatary alias Doyal Das who married one Priotoma Basumatary. “It’s a smooth policy of envious Assam Police in order to generate various obstructions in between NDFB [NDFB-RD] and the Government of India and blame NDFB”, Naijab said adding that it has no involvement in anti–social activities violating the ground rules as the formal suspension of operation agreement is going to be signed shortly.
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November - 9 
Chief Minister (CM), Tarun Gogoi said he suspects possible links between the Pakistan-based Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) and Garo militant outfit UALA, which killed seven Rabha villagers near the Assam-Meghalaya border in Goalpara District on Nov
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Chief Minister (CM), Tarun Gogoi said he suspects possible links between the Pakistan-based Harkat-ul-Jihad-al-Islami (HuJI) and Garo militant outfit UALA, which killed seven Rabha villagers near the Assam-Meghalaya border in Goalpara District on November 3, reports Times of India. CM, Gogoi said on November 9, "I can't say we have established it (the HuJI-UALA link) as we do not have evidence, but I am not ruling it out." The Shillong Times adds, CM, Tarun Gogoi saying, “Several insurgent groups have become active along the inter-state boundary. The security forces have ascertained that the killing of seven persons in Gendabari village in Goalpara last week was the handiwork of the UALA. The GNLA has also stepped up its activities on the Meghalaya side close to our districts,” Gogoi said. “It is a matter of concern for us particularly because the area is close to the Bangladesh border,” the CM said.
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November - 9 
Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs), arrested one person, identified as W Tachangkhum Yimchunger (28) with one .22 mm pistol, two .22 live rounds and one magazine in an operation at Blue Hill area, Dimapur District on November 9. Accordi
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Nagaland Post reports that Security Forces (SFs), arrested one person, identified as W Tachangkhum Yimchunger (28) with one .22 mm pistol, two .22 live rounds and one magazine in an operation at Blue Hill area, Dimapur District on November 9. According to special branch Dimapur, during preliminary interrogation, the accused “voluntarily” stated that he has procured the seized arms and ammunition from Tuensang (District) at INR 15, 000 and was to sell it at INR 20,000 to one unidentified non-local. The arrested accused is in Police custody and investigation in on.
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November - 9 
New Delhi has said that Myanmar is not at all interested to take action against the northeastern militants based in that country, reports The Sangai Express on November 10. “We have approached them several times but we did not get any strong response
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New Delhi has said that Myanmar is not at all interested to take action against the northeastern militants based in that country, reports The Sangai Express on November 10. “We have approached them several times but we did not get any strong response from Myanmar,” said Joint Secretary in the Union Homer Ministry (UHM) Shambhu Singh in Delhi. The statement is first such open declaration made by New Delhi about the present status of any possible military operation against northeast-based militants in the neighbouring country.Several northeastern militant organizations, including the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), the Songbhijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB–S), the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) and several Manipur–based militant organisations have their camps in the dense jungle of the Kachin region in northern Myanmar.
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November - 9 
NSCN-IM accorded warm welcome to ‘Captain’ identified as Pitovi Aye ‘home comer’ from NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) who recently joined into “main stream” under the collective leadership of Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, reports Nagaland Post
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NSCN-IM accorded warm welcome to ‘Captain’ identified as Pitovi Aye ‘home comer’ from NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) who recently joined into “main stream” under the collective leadership of Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah, reports Nagaland Post on November 9. According to NSCN-IM, Pitovi has asserted that NSCN-I-M was the “only true platform for the cause of the Nagas as a whole.”
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November - 9 
NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has warned “other Naga political groups to be cautious while expressing political words” (NSCN-K) especially the “Isak-Muivah group” whom it accused of “anti-Naga attitudes and actions” to “annihilate other Naga political group
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NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has warned “other Naga political groups to be cautious while expressing political words” (NSCN-K) especially the “Isak-Muivah group” whom it accused of “anti-Naga attitudes and actions” to “annihilate other Naga political groups”, reports Nagaland Post on November 10. It alleged that NSCN-IM signed the cease fire in 1997 with the Government of India to destroy NSCN-K. It also said that since NSCN-IM was no longer fighting for Naga sovereignty, it has no right to collect ‘taxes’ from Naga country and “ACAUT should not be afraid of half surrendered group”.Nagaland Post reports that ACAUT, on November 9, said the October 31 “public awareness rally” was an outcome of the felt need to gauge public mood on the issue of “unabated taxation and illegal collections” levied by the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) and Government agencies/departments respectively. In a statement, ACAUT media cell said that the Naga people were “tired of the present state of affairs” and pointed out that verdict for change was “crystal clear.” Given the circumstances, ACAUT said it has taken to task all the three entities responsible for the welfare and security of the Naga people- NPGs, the Government of India and the State Government.
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November - 9 
Officials privy to the files at Research & Analysis Wing (RAW’s) Pakistan Operations Desk confirmed that only two intercepts, on September 18 and September 24, 2008, were forwarded by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) desk in Islamabad (Pakistan)
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Officials privy to the files at Research & Analysis Wing (RAW’s) Pakistan Operations Desk confirmed that only two intercepts, on September 18 and September 24, 2008, were forwarded by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) desk in Islamabad (Pakistan) to the RAW headquarters in New Delhi, New Indian Express reported on November 10.“The two inputs had indeed warned of a possible terror strike on Mumbai through sea routes but the claims about 26 intelligence warnings seem to be highly exaggerated. The fact is, the CIA hid more than it had actually revealed to Indian agencies about a terrorist plot in Pakistan,” officials commented. They further added, “A total of three inputs including one input generated by the RAW was received before the attack. There were some other inputs generated by IB which was shared with police and subsequently the security apparatus at two hotels were strengthened”.Former additional secretary of RAW Jayadev Ranade said the initial tip-off definitely came from the CIA, but there was no continuous flow of intelligence. “Our own specific input was more real that a dhow was coming but the Coast Guard didn’t act. In fact, the CIA had more information on terrorist activities in Pakistan which they shared only a few days after the attack. Even Headley’s interrogation was limited,” he said.
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November - 9 
SFs arrested a National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) militant, identified as Jala Murmu, from Saraibil area of Gossaigaon sub–division in Kokrajhar District on November 9, reports The Sentinel. The NSLA cadre was nabbed along with one 7.65 mm pisto
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SFs arrested a National Santhal Liberation Army (NSLA) militant, identified as Jala Murmu, from Saraibil area of Gossaigaon sub–division in Kokrajhar District on November 9, reports The Sentinel. The NSLA cadre was nabbed along with one 7.65 mm pistol, four live rounds of bullets, one magazine and two mobile handsets.
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November - 9 
SFs arrested a youth, identified as Mukta Baro with a grenade at Khairabari of Udalduri District on November 9 evening, reports The Telegraph. The youth was trying to threaten the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)’s Executive Member (EM) in charge o
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SFs arrested a youth, identified as Mukta Baro with a grenade at Khairabari of Udalduri District on November 9 evening, reports The Telegraph. The youth was trying to threaten the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC)’s Executive Member (EM) in charge of food and civil supplies Lwmsrao Daimary in his residence.
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November - 9 
some persons tried to set ablaze the office of the Rabha museum at Bhalukdubi in Goalpara District on November 9, reports The Sentinel. The office was partially damaged the office and the fire was doused with the help of local people.
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some persons tried to set ablaze the office of the Rabha museum at Bhalukdubi in Goalpara District on November 9, reports The Sentinel. The office was partially damaged the office and the fire was doused with the help of local people.
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November - 9 
strongly condemning series of IED bomb blasts that had rocked public places in Manipur leaving innocent people killed or injured, Naga Women’s Union (NWU) has said such inhumane act was a gross Human Rights violation, reports Nagaland Post on Novembe
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strongly condemning series of IED bomb blasts that had rocked public places in Manipur leaving innocent people killed or injured, Naga Women’s Union (NWU) has said such inhumane act was a gross Human Rights violation, reports Nagaland Post on November 10.
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November - 9 
The Crime Branch investigating the Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case, which were seized at Nedumbassery airport, has identified the kingpin of the FICN racket operating from Dubai, New Indian Express reported on November 10. After the interrogati
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The Crime Branch investigating the Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) case, which were seized at Nedumbassery airport, has identified the kingpin of the FICN racket operating from Dubai, New Indian Express reported on November 10. After the interrogation of Haneefa, who was arrested by the Crime Branch from Coimbatore airport in October, the investigation team came to know that a Keralite identified as Das had handed over the fake notes to Haneefa from Dubai. Haneefa, in turn, gave the notes to another person for bringing it to Kerala. “We have requested the Police headquarters to issue a lookout notice against Das, who is living at Thodupuzha…A lookout notice would be issued against him and alerts would be given to all the airports in the country to arrest him,” an official said.
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November - 9 
The Sangai Express reports that over one thousand people participated in the ‘political awareness’ programme organised by Makuilongdi, Zeliangrong Region, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Tamei headquarters, Tamenglo
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The Sangai Express reports that over one thousand people participated in the ‘political awareness’ programme organised by Makuilongdi, Zeliangrong Region, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at Tamei headquarters, Tamenglong District on November 9. At the end of the event, four declarations were issued which include ‘to continue supporting the Indo-Naga peace talk; not to extend co-operation nor encourage any factions or factionalism; appreciation to the ‘Government of the People's Republic of Nagalim/NSCN’ (GPRN/NSCN), for the recognition of all the regions of Zeliangrong and; to fully support the Makuilongdi Zeliangrong Region and the ‘Naga Government.’
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November - 9 
unknown persons on November 9 set ablaze to Husdoba panchayat (local level self-governing body) office under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District, reports The Telegraph.
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unknown persons on November 9 set ablaze to Husdoba panchayat (local level self-governing body) office under Lakhipur Police Station in Goalpara District, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 9 
a man was shot dead in Islamia Colony area of Pirabad. Police said that the deceased, 30-year-old Raaz Muhammad, was sitting near his home when armed men on a motorcycle shot and killed him.
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a man was shot dead in Islamia Colony area of Pirabad. Police said that the deceased, 30-year-old Raaz Muhammad, was sitting near his home when armed men on a motorcycle shot and killed him.
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November - 9 
A short while later, gunmen entered the Qasr-i-Zainabiya Imambargah in Shahrukh Colony located a short distance from the first mosque and opened indiscriminate firing, killing worshiper Syed Javed on the spot. According to initial investigation repor
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A short while later, gunmen entered the Qasr-i-Zainabiya Imambargah in Shahrukh Colony located a short distance from the first mosque and opened indiscriminate firing, killing worshiper Syed Javed on the spot. According to initial investigation reports by police, the attackers had come on motorcycles and managed to escape. A police officer said the attacks appeared to be sectarian in nature.
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November - 9 
a young man was found dead from Northern Bypass area, within the limits of Surjani Police Station. Police said the deceased was killed after being abducted and several marks of torture were also found on his body.
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a young man was found dead from Northern Bypass area, within the limits of Surjani Police Station. Police said the deceased was killed after being abducted and several marks of torture were also found on his body.
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November - 9 
An alleged gangster was shot dead near Garam Chashma in Manghopir locality. Police said the deceased was identified as Jahangir aka Baba, the son of Khan Muhammad. Police said the deceased was associated with the Sheraz Comrade group of Lyari gangste
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An alleged gangster was shot dead near Garam Chashma in Manghopir locality. Police said the deceased was identified as Jahangir aka Baba, the son of Khan Muhammad. Police said the deceased was associated with the Sheraz Comrade group of Lyari gangsters, adding that he was recently shifted to Manghopir locality from Lyari.
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November - 9 
an elderly man was found dead at his home in Baldia locality. Police said the deceased, Taj Muhammad, was hit and killed by a “sharp weapon” in his head by unidentified persons.
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an elderly man was found dead at his home in Baldia locality. Police said the deceased, Taj Muhammad, was hit and killed by a “sharp weapon” in his head by unidentified persons.
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November - 9 
At least three people were killed early on November 9 when gunmen opened fire on two Imambargahs in Gujranwala, sparking protests from mourners and enraged members of the Shia community, reports Daily Times. According to Police reports, the first inc
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At least three people were killed early on November 9 when gunmen opened fire on two Imambargahs in Gujranwala, sparking protests from mourners and enraged members of the Shia community, reports Daily Times. According to Police reports, the first incident took place close to dawn when unidentified gunmen opened fire as Muhammad Yousuf, the prayer leader of the Qasr-i-Abu Talib Imambargah in Mominpura area, had just finished leading Fajr prayers. Yousuf and another person present at the mosque died on the spot.
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November - 9 
Four dead bodies of alleged gangsters found separately in Lyari Town of Karachi on November 9, 2013, were identified as, Nisar alias Captain Nisari, his brother Riaz Niazi, and two of their aides, Abdullah alias Pathan and Waseem, reports The Express
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Four dead bodies of alleged gangsters found separately in Lyari Town of Karachi on November 9, 2013, were identified as, Nisar alias Captain Nisari, his brother Riaz Niazi, and two of their aides, Abdullah alias Pathan and Waseem, reports The Express Tribune. According to Police officials, the deceased gangsters were associated with the Uzair Baloch group. Nisar was the operational ‘commander’ for Baloch in Baldia Town, they added. The criminals had been summoned by Baloch in Lyari to fight against his rival, but Ladla and his accomplices kidnapped them and after killing them dumped their bodies.
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November - 9 
Quoting Police record, The Express Tribune on November 10 reported that 50 people have lost their lives in Karachi in the first 10 days of violence in November, calling it the Dark November. Members of political and religious organisations as well as
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Quoting Police record, The Express Tribune on November 10 reported that 50 people have lost their lives in Karachi in the first 10 days of violence in November, calling it the Dark November. Members of political and religious organisations as well as police officers are among the people who died. “Twenty of those who died lost their lives in Lyari,” a Police Officer said. Police and Rangers, however have arrested 80 alleged criminals from various areas of Karachi in the ongoing targeted operation.
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November - 9 
Seven people were killed in separate incidents of violence across the city on November 9, reports Daily Times.A sub-inspector was shot dead in Orangi Town’s Faqir Colony within the jurisdiction of Mominabad Police Station. Police said the deceased, M
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Seven people were killed in separate incidents of violence across the city on November 9, reports Daily Times.A sub-inspector was shot dead in Orangi Town’s Faqir Colony within the jurisdiction of Mominabad Police Station. Police said the deceased, Muhammad Ameen Baloch, was posted to the Security Zone and lived in the same area. Police said that Baloch was returning home after buying fruits when at least two armed men, riding a motorcycle, opened fire on him. Resultantly, the police officer died on the spot.
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November - 9 
The Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on November 9 arrested four suspects and recovered Improvised Explosives Device concealed in a car at Balili Checkpost on outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reported The News. A spokesman for
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The Frontier Corps (FC) personnel on November 9 arrested four suspects and recovered Improvised Explosives Device concealed in a car at Balili Checkpost on outskirts of Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, reported The News. A spokesman for FC said that on a tip off FC personnel deployed on the check post searched a car coming from Kuchlak town to Quetta and recovered IEDs and other material concealed beneath the seat of the vehicle.
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November - 9 
The Police on November 9 detained over 100 suspects during the search operation in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. According to Police sources raids were conducted in the limits of Paharipura and Faqirabad Po
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The Police on November 9 detained over 100 suspects during the search operation in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports The News. According to Police sources raids were conducted in the limits of Paharipura and Faqirabad Police Stations and over 100 suspects were taken into custody. Police said that operations are ongoing in Peshawar on a daily basis in order to maintain peace and stability during the month of Muharram.
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November - 9 
two people were shot dead in Tanga Stand, Mirza Adama Khan Road within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station. Police said that unidentified armed men opened indiscriminate fire, injuring the two people. They were rushed to Civil Hospital where docto
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two people were shot dead in Tanga Stand, Mirza Adama Khan Road within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station. Police said that unidentified armed men opened indiscriminate fire, injuring the two people. They were rushed to Civil Hospital where doctor pronounced them dead. The identity of the victims could not to be ascertained.
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November - 9 
Unidentified militants opened fire on November 9 on two trucks carrying NATO vehicles in Jamrud area of Khyber Agency near the Afghan border in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), wounding two drivers, reports Daily Times. “The two trailers w
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Unidentified militants opened fire on November 9 on two trucks carrying NATO vehicles in Jamrud area of Khyber Agency near the Afghan border in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), wounding two drivers, reports Daily Times. “The two trailers were on their way to Karachi when gunmen attacked them at different locations in Jamrud and opened fire on them, wounding their drivers,” a local intelligence official told AFP. A senior local administration official, Jehangir Azam Wazir, confirmed the incident and said the attackers had fled. No group claimed responsibility for the attack.
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November - 9 
a group of unidentified people opened fire while a team of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres led by Sankhuwasabha Constituency No 2 candidate Rajendra Kumar Kiranti were returning from a poll campaign in Jaljala Village Developm
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a group of unidentified people opened fire while a team of Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres led by Sankhuwasabha Constituency No 2 candidate Rajendra Kumar Kiranti were returning from a poll campaign in Jaljala Village Development Committee (VDC) on November 9, reports The Himalayan Times. Police recovered an SLR rifle, 11 rounds of bullets, some wires and a battery used to make bomb from a forest area near the incident site. Police said the attackers had also hurled stones at the vehicle ferrying Kiranti. Fortunately no one was hurt in the incident.
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November - 9 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Cahirman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on November 9 (today) opined that the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) has helped the party by calling bandh (shutdown) in the
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Cahirman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda on November 9 (today) opined that the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) has helped the party by calling bandh (shutdown) in the Districts where he was due to address electoral assemblies, reports Kantipuronline.com. Addressing the electoral assembly in Hetauda District, Dahal said "Baidya ji has cleared the roads by calling bandh for us."
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November - 9 
A leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) was killed by unidentified criminals in Lohagara sub-District of Chittagong District on November 10, reports The Daily Star. The deceased, Mahbubur Rahman B
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A leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) was killed by unidentified criminals in Lohagara sub-District of Chittagong District on November 10, reports The Daily Star. The deceased, Mahbubur Rahman Bappi (24), was the president of BCL unit of Bar Awlia Degre College in Lohagara. Police said Bappi along with two other BCL activists — Rubel and Nabil — were attacked by a gang of about six criminals. However, locals and BCL activists claimed Bappi had a brawl with cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) on November 9.
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November - 9 
In another incident, five activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP were injured in a clash with Police on the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) campus on November 9, reports The Daily Star. Police said the clash ens
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In another incident, five activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP were injured in a clash with Police on the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) campus on November 9, reports The Daily Star. Police said the clash ensued when Police intercepted a JCD procession on the campus. JCD activists also blasted several crude bombs on the campus.
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November - 9 
in Pabna District, District unit BNP and its front organizations brought out a procession on November 9 in the Pabna town equipped with sticks and sharp weapons and damaged several roadside shops, reports The Independent. When the activists of AL and
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in Pabna District, District unit BNP and its front organizations brought out a procession on November 9 in the Pabna town equipped with sticks and sharp weapons and damaged several roadside shops, reports The Independent. When the activists of AL and its front organizations gathered at District AL party office chanting slogans against destruction by BNP moved towards the opposition’s party office 11 persons were injured after being hit by brickbats.
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November - 9 
External Affairs Ministry Additional Secretary Rodney Perera said international participation at CHOGM 2013 in Sri Lanka at summit level will be no less in comparison to the level of participation at any previously held CHOGM summits, reports Daily N
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External Affairs Ministry Additional Secretary Rodney Perera said international participation at CHOGM 2013 in Sri Lanka at summit level will be no less in comparison to the level of participation at any previously held CHOGM summits, reports Daily News on November 9 (today). Perera said "The participation at CHOGM 2013 will be no different from any other previously held summit. Who will want to be isolated and who will not be, by not participating is a matter to be discerned later. As of today, confirmed international participation at the summit is 3,000. More than 1,600 delegates have confirmed participation from the Commonwealth countries, including Prime Ministers and Foreign Ministers. More than 1,800 business leaders have confirmed participation at the summit's Business Forum and 500 for the People's Forum so far. Over 850 journalists, including Channel Four director of controversial "Sri Lanka Killing Fields" will cover the summit.”
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November - 9 
The Commonwealth Secretariat will assist Sri Lanka in setting up a National Inquiry on Torture, its Secretary-General Mr. Kamalesh Sharma said in an interview to The Hindu at the Secretariat headquarters at Marlborough House in London on the eve of h
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The Commonwealth Secretariat will assist Sri Lanka in setting up a National Inquiry on Torture, its Secretary-General Mr. Kamalesh Sharma said in an interview to The Hindu at the Secretariat headquarters at Marlborough House in London on the eve of his departure to Colombo to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), reports The Hindu on November 9 (today). To be set up under the aegis of the Sri Lanka National Human Rights Commission and to be assisted and monitored by the Commonwealth Secretariat, the inquiry will investigate all allegations of torture committed by Government agencies or arms of the state from 2009 (the final stages of the civil war) to the present, he said. The inquiry would take 18 months to complete its work, Mr. Sharma said.
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November - 10 
a day after Thoubal Police claimed to have succeeded in arresting an accused in the Pallel (Chandel District) blast incident another accused identified as ‘lance corporal’ of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-P
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a day after Thoubal Police claimed to have succeeded in arresting an accused in the Pallel (Chandel District) blast incident another accused identified as ‘lance corporal’ of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), Angrung DS alias Arun Maring alias Khununglakpa was arrested by Thoubal Police from Kuraopokpi on November 11. According to A Ghanashyam Sharma, Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Kakching (Thoubal District), Angrung was carrying three IEDs, similar to the ones seized from the another accused, Modarshim who was arrested on November 10, and ten detonators covered in a blue carbon paper inside a plastic carry bag. Besides, a mobile handset with SIM card was seized from his possession, the SDPO said. The arrested man is reported to have disclosed that the blast on November 6 was carried out with his accomplices identified as ‘lance corporals’, Sharat Singh and Biky, who got training under the instruction of Thoudam Jiten Singh, a ‘Captain’ of PREPAK-Pro with an intention to kill and drive out non-Manipuris from Pallel area.
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November - 10 
as the stalemate over the Inner Line Permit (ILP) issue continues, the pro-ILP groups have , on November 10, declared fresh agitation with night road blockades from 8 pm to 5 am on November 12 and 15.
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as the stalemate over the Inner Line Permit (ILP) issue continues, the pro-ILP groups have , on November 10, declared fresh agitation with night road blockades from 8 pm to 5 am on November 12 and 15.
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November - 10 
India will give Pakistan the “benefit of the doubt” as they pursue peace amid a series of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir but this cannot be at India’s cost, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said, re
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India will give Pakistan the “benefit of the doubt” as they pursue peace amid a series of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir but this cannot be at India’s cost, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said, reports Daily Excelsior on November 11. “…If you look at the ground reality and you look at the result of our meetings, it is very disappointing, particularly in recent times meetings have been somewhat disappointing if not counterproductive. I think the new Government there (Pakistan) has a very very difficult situation to handle. Our view is that we should give them time and benefit of doubt but not at our cost,” Khurshid said in an interview to The Australian newspaper. India would be able to say there is “adequate evidence” of Pakistan’s intent to move forward on bilateral ties if it is “able to address the issue of dismantling of terrorist infrastructure that is targeted at India” and “some accountability is shown on what happened in Mumbai through the legal proceedings that are under way”, he said.
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November - 10 
maintaining that PREPAK-Pro has nothing with the Pallel bomb blast which claimed a civilian and injured some others, the outfit remarked that what the Thoubal commandos claimed through media about the blast was nothing but exposure of State excesses,
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maintaining that PREPAK-Pro has nothing with the Pallel bomb blast which claimed a civilian and injured some others, the outfit remarked that what the Thoubal commandos claimed through media about the blast was nothing but exposure of State excesses, reports The Sangai Express on November 11.
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November - 10 
on November 10, two Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) troopers were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Aundhi in Rajnandgaon District.
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on November 10, two Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) troopers were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at Aundhi in Rajnandgaon District.
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November - 10 
Police recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Dudhnoi in Goalpara District on November 10, reports The Telegraph.
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Police recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Dudhnoi in Goalpara District on November 10, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 10 
saying that it has received information about some people collecting money from the public in their name, the CorCom (six valley based militant groups) has categorically stated that the six constituent parties have never sought or collected donation
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saying that it has received information about some people collecting money from the public in their name, the CorCom (six valley based militant groups) has categorically stated that the six constituent parties have never sought or collected donation in the name of CorCom, reports The Sangai Express on November 11. Those people reportedly seeking or collecting money in the name of CorCom are all impostors and they have no relation with the CorCom.
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November - 10 
Security Forces (SFs) on November 10 launched a search operation in Handwara forests of Kupwara District after they received specific information about the presence of militants in the area and neutralised a hideout, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources
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Security Forces (SFs) on November 10 launched a search operation in Handwara forests of Kupwara District after they received specific information about the presence of militants in the area and neutralised a hideout, reports Daily Excelsior. Sources said that SFs recovered fresh blankets and ration. They believed that hideout is fresh and has been recently used by the militants.
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November - 10 
SFs were warned about the game plan of militant outfit United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) to target Rabha people to create disturbances in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) area before the elections to the Council five days prior to the Nov
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SFs were warned about the game plan of militant outfit United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) to target Rabha people to create disturbances in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) area before the elections to the Council five days prior to the November 3 incident, reports
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November - 10 
The Assam Tribune on November 10. Security agencies received an input that members of the UALA had hatched a plan to kill a few Rabha persons to create disturbances in the area. The input also stated that the UALA would target Rabha people in the Goa
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The Assam Tribune on November 10. Security agencies received an input that members of the UALA had hatched a plan to kill a few Rabha persons to create disturbances in the area. The input also stated that the UALA would target Rabha people in the Goalpara East Assembly constituency area. According to the input, the plan was to target a few Rabha people so that the people belonging to the Rabha community can be instigated to retaliate to result in disturbances in the area which will lead to the cancellation of RHAC elections. Sources also revealed that an office bearer of the Assam unit of the Garo National Council (GNC) was involved in instigating the UALA to indulge in the killings of innocent Rabha people. UALA militants on November 3 shot dead seven civilians (mostly Rabha tribals) in Goalpara District.
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November - 10 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed three persons and injured as many at Amkola village in Gaya District on November 10, reports The Times of India. The Maoists reached the village and picked up six-seven people from an ong
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres killed three persons and injured as many at Amkola village in Gaya District on November 10, reports The Times of India. The Maoists reached the village and picked up six-seven people from an ongoing cultural programme and took them away to a nearby spot where they fired at them indiscriminately. While three persons were killed as many were injured. Among the dead was one Sanjay Yadav, who had recently deserted the Maoist rank. The Maoists also burnt Yadav's vehicle and took away his arms including a rifle, a pistol and around 100 cartridges. The Maoists were angry with Yadav, whom they suspected to have leaked information to the police leading to several raids on the Maoists outfits and recovery of arms and ammunition.
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November - 10 
The Hindu reports that Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz held discussions on Kashmir-related political developments with four delegations of Kashmiri secessionist leaders at the Pakist
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The Hindu reports that Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz held discussions on Kashmir-related political developments with four delegations of Kashmiri secessionist leaders at the Pakistani High Commission on November 10. The two factions of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Syed Ali Shah Geelani, participated in the meeting along with Yasin Malik’s Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). Islamist leader Asiya Andrabi of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM), also met with Aziz
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November - 10 
The Indian Mujahideen (IM) attempt to bomb the Chinnaswamy cricket stadium in Bangalore (Karnataka) on April 17, 2010, failed because one of the four operatives who were to place the bombs panicked, revealed arrested IM ‘India operations chief’ Yasin
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The Indian Mujahideen (IM) attempt to bomb the Chinnaswamy cricket stadium in Bangalore (Karnataka) on April 17, 2010, failed because one of the four operatives who were to place the bombs panicked, revealed arrested IM ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal, Indian Express reported on November 11. Yasin told the investigators the bombing failed as an accomplice, Mohammad Aftab Alam Ialias Farook from Darbanga in Bihar briefly disappeared with bags containing two bombs and failed to keep a rendezvous at a bus stand in Tumkur, some 60 km from Bangalore.
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November - 10 
the Lakhisarai Police said that along with Ibrahim, the four may have been getting instructions from Ayesha Bano of Mangalore (Karnataka) to manage funds in 50 bank accounts, Indian Express reported on November 11. According to sources, this is the f
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the Lakhisarai Police said that along with Ibrahim, the four may have been getting instructions from Ayesha Bano of Mangalore (Karnataka) to manage funds in 50 bank accounts, Indian Express reported on November 11. According to sources, this is the first clear lead regarding the transfer of illegal funds to terror suspects linked to IM. The modus operandi was to withdraw a certain amount from a bank account through ATM and deposit it into another account, about which information was given over the phone allegedly by Mangalore-based 'head' Ayesha Bano or Pakistan 'boss' Ibrahim.
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November - 10 
The Sangai Express reports that one progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) cadre, identified as Modarsim DS alias Naphal reportedly involved in the Pallel (Chandel District) improvised explosive device (IED) bl
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The Sangai Express reports that one progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) cadre, identified as Modarsim DS alias Naphal reportedly involved in the Pallel (Chandel District) improvised explosive device (IED) blast of November 6 has been arrested by Thoubal commandos during a cordon and search operation at langol Khunou on November 10. Modarsim disclosed that he collected four IEDs from Khudei Khullen and brought them to his house about two months back under the command of his younger brother Angrung DS and Thoudam Jiten. The IEDs were meant for targeting non-locals in Pallel area as a part of CorCom’s attacks on non-locals, said Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Yairipok, K Meghachandra. About one back, three IEDs were taken away by his brother Angrung DS and they were exploded at Pallel on November 6. Apart from arresting Modarsim DS alias Naphal, Police have seized an IED weighing about four kilograms from the house of one Morungoham on the disclosure of Modarsim, informed the SDPO.
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November - 10 
The Shillong Times reports on November 11 that Contrary to the BSF’s assessment that suspected ANVC-B cadres were behind the attack which resulted in the killing of two of the border guards’, the ANVC-B on November 10, claimed that the Garo National
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The Shillong Times reports on November 11 that Contrary to the BSF’s assessment that suspected ANVC-B cadres were behind the attack which resulted in the killing of two of the border guards’, the ANVC-B on November 10, claimed that the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) perpetrated the violent act in retaliation to the seizure of the latter’s weapons by the BSF recently. According to ANVC-B, the GNLA cadres who attacked the BSF men on November 8 had a plan to drop the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) cadres to receive the arms consignment which was seized by the BSF a day before.”The ULFA cadres had helped GNLA in the South Garo Hills ambush which resulted in the death of five policemen,” ANVC-B publicity secretary Doang D Shira said in a statement.
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November - 10 
The Shillong Times reports that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has assured its counterpart Border Security Force (BSF) of full cooperation in arresting the militants involved in the killing to its two guards on November 8 by suspected breakaway fa
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The Shillong Times reports that the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has assured its counterpart Border Security Force (BSF) of full cooperation in arresting the militants involved in the killing to its two guards on November 8 by suspected breakaway faction of Achik national Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) militants. The assurance came from BGB during a sector-level meeting which was held at Bagli (South West Khasi Hills District) international border on November 10. The meeting decided to maintain a better co-ordination between the two forces while acting against militants. BSF and BGB are also conducting joint patrolling along the priority patches of the 443 Km Indo-Bangladesh border in Meghalaya sector.
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November - 10 
Three undertrial prisoners on November 10 escaped from Police custody at English Bazar Police station in Malda District, reports New Indian Express. "Lab Mondal, Byomkesh Karmakar and Sabirul Sk, who were arrested on the charge of carrying fake curre
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Three undertrial prisoners on November 10 escaped from Police custody at English Bazar Police station in Malda District, reports New Indian Express. "Lab Mondal, Byomkesh Karmakar and Sabirul Sk, who were arrested on the charge of carrying fake currency notes [FICN], broke open the window of a toilet and escaped from the police custody early this morning," Superintendent of Police (SP) Kalyan Mukherjee said.
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November - 10 
Unidentified gunmen shot dead a former cadre of disbanded Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), Moniram Narzary (42), near the R N Dey Cinema Hall in Kokrajhar town in Kokrajhar District on November 10, reports The Assam Tribune.
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Unidentified gunmen shot dead a former cadre of disbanded Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), Moniram Narzary (42), near the R N Dey Cinema Hall in Kokrajhar town in Kokrajhar District on November 10, reports The Assam Tribune.
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November - 10 
Unidentified militants set ablaze a school and partially burnt down another in Goalpara District on November 10, in the run-up to the three-phase Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections from November 13, reports The Telegraph. Sources said u
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Unidentified militants set ablaze a school and partially burnt down another in Goalpara District on November 10, in the run-up to the three-phase Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections from November 13, reports The Telegraph. Sources said unlike in previous days’ incidents in which schools were being torched, these schools were not being used as polling centres in Goalpara District.
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November - 10 
Workers engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) dug out as many as 386 empty cases and two live cartridges of .303 guns of the Bangladesh Liberation War from the field in the Srimanthapur area in Seepahijala
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Workers engaged under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) dug out as many as 386 empty cases and two live cartridges of .303 guns of the Bangladesh Liberation War from the field in the Srimanthapur area in Seepahijala District along the Tripura-Bangladesh border on November 10, reports Times of India. Border Security Force (BSF) personnel have taken custody of the cartridges.
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November - 10 
two people were in injured in a grenade explosion in Gulshan Colony.
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two people were in injured in a grenade explosion in Gulshan Colony.
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November - 10 
A delegation of the High Peace Council (HPC) will soon visit Pakistan to meet Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, The News reported on November 11. According to the Afghan Islamic Press (AIP), the spokesman for the Afghan Foreign Minist
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A delegation of the High Peace Council (HPC) will soon visit Pakistan to meet Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, The News reported on November 11. According to the Afghan Islamic Press (AIP), the spokesman for the Afghan Foreign Ministry Janan Musazai told a press conference in Kabul on Sundaythat Mullah Baradar, the former Afghan Taliban-era Foreign Minister could play a vital role to the peace process in Afghanistan. He said there should be an address of contact for Mullah Baradar, and that it was important that he (Baradar) served the peace process. “We hope the visit of High Peace Council to Pakistan would yield positive results. Afghanistan and Pakistan have an environment of close and good cooperation. We hope Pakistan would extend its assistance to the High Peace Council,” he added. He said it was important to have an address of contact for Mullah Baradar so that he could play his role in the peace process. “It’s important that Mullah Baradar works in favour of the peace process,” he added.
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November - 10 
A potential terror bid was averted with the arrest of three suspected militants, identified as Zaman, Ali Haider and Shahzad Hussain, and seizure of a huge quantity of explosives during a covert operation by law enforcers in a house in Sector I10/2 o
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A potential terror bid was averted with the arrest of three suspected militants, identified as Zaman, Ali Haider and Shahzad Hussain, and seizure of a huge quantity of explosives during a covert operation by law enforcers in a house in Sector I10/2 of Islamabad on the night of November 10, reported Daily Times. A Police official familiar with the details of the raid said on the condition of anonymity that the arrested suspects were linked to Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). The official said that the arrested suspects –– had been shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation. The official said that the suspects were planning to carry out attacks on Imambargahs in Islamabad.
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November - 10 
four people were killed as gun battles between two gangster groups continued for the fourth consecutive day despite continuous operations by the law enforcers in Lyari Town of Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 10, reports
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four people were killed as gun battles between two gangster groups continued for the fourth consecutive day despite continuous operations by the law enforcers in Lyari Town of Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 10, reports The News. According to details, one unidentified man was killed and four others were injured in clashes between Faisal Pathan and Baba Ladla gangs in Chakiwara area of Lyari Town. The atmosphere was tense in Gulistan Colony, Bihar Colony, Mirza Adam Khan Road and Al-Falah Road, where the rival gangsters used sophisticated weapons against each other.
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November - 10 
In a targeted raid in Zia Colony, seven suspects were detained, including members of banned outfits and extortionists. The Rangers spokesman said that 18 alleged criminals were arrested and weapons, including submachine guns and pistols, and a large
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In a targeted raid in Zia Colony, seven suspects were detained, including members of banned outfits and extortionists. The Rangers spokesman said that 18 alleged criminals were arrested and weapons, including submachine guns and pistols, and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered.
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November - 10 
In an encounter in Bihar Colony, the law enforcers killed two alleged gangsters associated with the Baba Ladla and Faisal Pathan groups. Their identities could not be ascertained.
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In an encounter in Bihar Colony, the law enforcers killed two alleged gangsters associated with the Baba Ladla and Faisal Pathan groups. Their identities could not be ascertained.
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November - 10 
In another encounter in Musharraf Colony, the Mochko Police killed another suspected Lyari gangster. During the raid in a hideout in 500 Quarters, Musharraf Colony the suspects opened fire at the law enforcers. The police retaliated and injured two g
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In another encounter in Musharraf Colony, the Mochko Police killed another suspected Lyari gangster. During the raid in a hideout in 500 Quarters, Musharraf Colony the suspects opened fire at the law enforcers. The police retaliated and injured two gangsters who were later arrested while their accomplices fled. Two pistols were seized from them.
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November - 10 
Malala Yusufzai’s book, I am Malala, has been banned in Pakistan's private schools after the teenage activist was accused of becoming a tool of the West for writing "highly controversial" contents in her memoir, reports The Times of India on November
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Malala Yusufzai’s book, I am Malala, has been banned in Pakistan's private schools after the teenage activist was accused of becoming a tool of the West for writing "highly controversial" contents in her memoir, reports The Times of India on November 11 (today). The All Pakistan Private Schools Federation (APPSF) issued a statement, saying it has been decided that Malala's book, 'I am Malala', would never be made part of the libraries or the curriculum in private schools. The APPSF unanimously approved banning the book after it "found the contents regarding Holy Prophet highly controversial and written at the behest of Western forces" who it claims have used Malala for ulterior motives.
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November - 10 
Over 100 Muftis, Mashaikh and Ulema associated with Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) issued a statement in Lahore on November 10 urging Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar to order the Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to stop their terrorist activities and
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Over 100 Muftis, Mashaikh and Ulema associated with Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) issued a statement in Lahore on November 10 urging Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar to order the Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP) to stop their terrorist activities and woo them to accept the Islamic Constitution of the Islamic state, reports The News. According to a SIC statement, the Government of Pakistan and its people had recognized the Taliban rule in Afghanistan in the past. Therefore, it is now Mullah Omar’s duty to play his role towards bringing peace in Pakistan, they added. They said that Mullah Omar should also force the Pakistani Taliban to lay down arms, adopt a path to peace and accept the government’s authority.
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November - 10 
Pakistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) Sartaj Aziz told Hurriyat that Pakistan would continue to support the separatist cause in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) during his meeting with the hardliners led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on November 10, reported Th
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Pakistan's National Security Advisor (NSA) Sartaj Aziz told Hurriyat that Pakistan would continue to support the separatist cause in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) during his meeting with the hardliners led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani on November 10, reported The Times of India on November 15. Aziz's response was in reaction to Geelani conveying to the Pakistan NSA that the Musharraf formula on Kashmir was unacceptable to Kashmiris and that Pakistan should instead stress on the UN resolution "pending since 1947" over the issue. Musharraf's four points included demilitarization, maximum autonomy, making border irrelevant and joint management of the area.
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November - 10 
President of APPSF Mirza Kashif Ali said the federation represents all the private schools of the country no matter how big or small and that the decision to ban Malala's book was taken with consensus because the academics know that Malala was playin
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President of APPSF Mirza Kashif Ali said the federation represents all the private schools of the country no matter how big or small and that the decision to ban Malala's book was taken with consensus because the academics know that Malala was playing in the hands of the West. "We run private schools in which more than 50 per cent enrolment is of girls and an equal percentage of teachers is also female and we are striving for women empowerment and we stand by the movements and drive to give the denied rights to women" Ali said, adding, "That doesn't mean that we will allow our children to toe Malala's line with severe attacks on our basic beliefs."
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November - 10 
Rangers arrested 18 more suspected criminals and seized 27 weapons as the operations continued across Karachi. The paramilitary force carried out raids in Gulshan-e-Buner, Quaidabad, Cattle Colony, Natha Khan Goth, Salman Farsi Colony, Millat Colony,
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Rangers arrested 18 more suspected criminals and seized 27 weapons as the operations continued across Karachi. The paramilitary force carried out raids in Gulshan-e-Buner, Quaidabad, Cattle Colony, Natha Khan Goth, Salman Farsi Colony, Millat Colony, Shah Nawaz Chowk, Model Colony, Ahsanabad, Chanesar Goth and Kharadar.
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November - 10 
Rangers carried out another raid at the hideout of Faisal Pathan in Koyla Godown, Chakiwara. After a brief encounter, nine associates of Faisal Pathan were arrested with weapons, including rockets and one 7mm rifle. Two abducted people were also resc
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Rangers carried out another raid at the hideout of Faisal Pathan in Koyla Godown, Chakiwara. After a brief encounter, nine associates of Faisal Pathan were arrested with weapons, including rockets and one 7mm rifle. Two abducted people were also rescued in the operation.
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November - 10 
Rangers raided the hideouts of Pathan in Gulistan Colony and Bihar Colony. After a brief encounter with the gangsters, a man, identified as Nasrullah who had been abducted on November 9, 2013 by unidentified suspects, was rescued.
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Rangers raided the hideouts of Pathan in Gulistan Colony and Bihar Colony. After a brief encounter with the gangsters, a man, identified as Nasrullah who had been abducted on November 9, 2013 by unidentified suspects, was rescued.
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November - 10 
the Balochistan High Court (BHC) on November 10 expressed concern over the non-recovery of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Arbab Zahir Kasi and directed the Police and the Frontier Corps (FC) to ensure his quick return, reports Dawn. The BHC heari
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the Balochistan High Court (BHC) on November 10 expressed concern over the non-recovery of Awami National Party (ANP) leader Arbab Zahir Kasi and directed the Police and the Frontier Corps (FC) to ensure his quick return, reports Dawn. The BHC hearing was presided over by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa and Justice Muhammad Kamran Mulakhel. The court ordered the Police to launch an investigation into vehicles with tinted glasses, as well as unregistered vehicles. On October 23, 2013, Kasi was abducted from Patel Road in Quetta.
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November - 10 
the leaders of different political parties in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have demanded of the Government to give them representation in talks with TTP for restoration of peace in FATA. They also demanded provincial status for FATA, ho
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the leaders of different political parties in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) have demanded of the Government to give them representation in talks with TTP for restoration of peace in FATA. They also demanded provincial status for FATA, holding of local bodies’ elections in tribal areas and scrapping of Frontier Crimes Regulation. Addressing a jirga (Tribal Council) held in Peshawar on November 10, the tribal leaders said that they supported the option of holding talks with TTP for restoration of peace in FATA. They also demanded immediate end to drone attacks and killing of innocent people in tribal areas.
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November - 10 
The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on November 10 urged Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif to stay in the country and lead peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Daily Times. “Pakistan is burning while Nawaz
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The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on November 10 urged Prime Minister (PM) Nawaz Sharif to stay in the country and lead peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), reports Daily Times. “Pakistan is burning while Nawaz Sharif is making foreign trips one after another,” he told the media, adding, “Nawaz Sharif, tell us how much foreign investment came to Pakistan due to your visits?” Imran criticised the United States for sabotaging peace talks with the TTP when Washington itself was seeking to engage the militants in talks in Afghanistan.
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November - 10 
the security in Peshawar and rest of the province has been increased as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nasir Khan Durrani has hinted that there is threat of terrorist attacks, report The News. Officials said security has been ti
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the security in Peshawar and rest of the province has been increased as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nasir Khan Durrani has hinted that there is threat of terrorist attacks, report The News. Officials said security has been tightened all over Peshawar, particularly in and around the Peshawar Central Prison. According to the IGP, the Police have completed arrangements to thwart any untoward incident. He said foolproof security arrangements have been made for 454 Muharram processions and the participants will be searched at three points before joining the activity. “All the 93 entry routes to the provincial capital have been sealed. The Army and Quick Response Force will remain alert during the Ashura Muharram while aerial surveillance will also be carried out in Peshawar, Kohat, Hangu and Dera Ismail Khan on the 9th and 10th of Muharram,” said the IGP.
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November - 10 
The Slaughter House was primarily a residential area for minorities, which included 90 per cent Christians and 10 per cent Hindus. There are seven sacred worship places – four churches and three temples. “It is almost empty now,” disclosed an affecte
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The Slaughter House was primarily a residential area for minorities, which included 90 per cent Christians and 10 per cent Hindus. There are seven sacred worship places – four churches and three temples. “It is almost empty now,” disclosed an affected elder of the Christian family. “We all are separated now. We won’t be reunited again,” he feared.
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November - 10 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said on November 10 that the release of former Vice-Chancellor Islamia College University (ICU) Peshawar, Professor Ajmal Khan, was linked to the release of arrested head of Tehrik Nifaz-i-Shariat-i-Muhammadi (TNS
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) said on November 10 that the release of former Vice-Chancellor Islamia College University (ICU) Peshawar, Professor Ajmal Khan, was linked to the release of arrested head of Tehrik Nifaz-i-Shariat-i-Muhammadi (TNSM), Maulana Sufi Muhammad, reports Dawn. Prof. Ajmal Khan is in TTP captivity since September 7, 2010 when he was abducted along with his driver at gunpoint from Professor Colony in University of Peshawar. His driver was released two years later.However, the TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid denied the report of demanding the release of TNSM ‘chief’ Sufi Muhammad against the release of Islamia College University Vice Chancellor Professor Ajmal Khan, reports Daily Times. Talking to a private TV channel, TTP ‘spokesman’ Shahidullah Shahid said the TTP have never made any demand for the release of Sufi Muhammad, father-in-law of new TTP ‘chief' Maulana Fazlullah. He said Sufi Muhammad was respectable for the TTP but news regarding such demands were “baseless”. The TTP spokesman also warned the media to refrain from spreading baseless news about the TTP
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November - 10 
the unabated violence in Karachi’s volatile Lyari neighbourhood has forced its entire Christian community to move to safer areas, reported The Express Tribune. Threats, killings, interferences in personal matters, drugs, extortion and rape of young g
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the unabated violence in Karachi’s volatile Lyari neighbourhood has forced its entire Christian community to move to safer areas, reported The Express Tribune. Threats, killings, interferences in personal matters, drugs, extortion and rape of young girls were some of the reasons that compelled the out-migration from one of the oldest parts of Lyari, called Slaughter House.
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November - 10 
a bomb was recovered close to an election campaign programme site of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former CA Assembly leader Subash Chandra Nembang in Illam District on November 10, reports Nepal News. The bo
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a bomb was recovered close to an election campaign programme site of Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) leader and former CA Assembly leader Subash Chandra Nembang in Illam District on November 10, reports Nepal News. The bomb was discovered at the premises of Bal Jyoti School, close to a site where Nembang was scheduled to speak.
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November - 10 
Seven persons were injured in a clash between Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Nepali Congress (NC) in Tikha Village Development Committee (VDC) of Doti District on November 10, reports The Himalayan Times. The clash ensued when t
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Seven persons were injured in a clash between Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and Nepali Congress (NC) in Tikha Village Development Committee (VDC) of Doti District on November 10, reports The Himalayan Times. The clash ensued when the UCPN-M election publicity team returning from their campaigning at Tikha VDC and NC cadres who were returning after attending election assemblies in Silghadi encountered near Tikha VDC health post. The injured persons are identified as UCPN-M leader Bom, UCPN-M cadres Sahadev Khati, Rajkumar Malasi, Mahadev Joshi and Padam Raj Bhatta; and two cadres of NC—Gorakh Khadka and Shanker Khadka.
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November - 10 
the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on November 10 urged the poll-opposing 33-party alliance including the CPN-Maoist-Baidya to resolve the problems through talks, reports Nepal News. Stressing that its serious attention has been drawn toward
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the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on November 10 urged the poll-opposing 33-party alliance including the CPN-Maoist-Baidya to resolve the problems through talks, reports Nepal News. Stressing that its serious attention has been drawn towards the bandh called by the poll-opposing parties, the Commission said such activities will have serious impact on the fundamental rights of citizens at a time when they are going to exercise their right to vote.
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November - 10 
a wrist of a BNP activist was blown off in a blast while making bombs in Rangunia sub-District of Chittagong District on November 10, reports The Daily Star. The injured person Mohammed Shahabuddin (40) was later arrested. The explosion took place as
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a wrist of a BNP activist was blown off in a blast while making bombs in Rangunia sub-District of Chittagong District on November 10, reports The Daily Star. The injured person Mohammed Shahabuddin (40) was later arrested. The explosion took place as he was making crude bombs at a graveyard adjacent to a mosque at Minaganj Tila village. The right wrist was blown off, most portions of his left hand were burnt and his face was wounded by several sprinters.
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November - 10 
five BNP were sent to jail on November 9 in two cases for “attempted murder of cops and creating violence in the capital”, reports The Daily Star. Law enforcers produced the arrestees — MK Anwar (81), Moudud Ahmed (73), Rafiqul Islam Mia (71), Abdul
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five BNP were sent to jail on November 9 in two cases for “attempted murder of cops and creating violence in the capital”, reports The Daily Star. Law enforcers produced the arrestees — MK Anwar (81), Moudud Ahmed (73), Rafiqul Islam Mia (71), Abdul Awal Mintoo (56) and Shimul Biswas (53) — before a Dhaka court yesterday and prayed for 10-day remand in each of the cases for each of them. The court sent the arrestees to jail and fixed November 14 for hearing the bail and remand prayers. Anwar, Moudud and Rafiqul are members of the BNP standing committee, while Mintoo is an adviser to the BNP chief and Shimul is a special assistant to Khaleda Zia.
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November - 10 
five people were injured as a petrol bomb was exploded at a leguna by miscreants at Laxmibazar in the old part of Dhaka city on November 10, reports The Daily Star. In another development, five people were injured as miscreants set fire to a human ha
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five people were injured as a petrol bomb was exploded at a leguna by miscreants at Laxmibazar in the old part of Dhaka city on November 10, reports The Daily Star. In another development, five people were injured as miscreants set fire to a human hauler in Ashulia on the outskirts of Dhaka city
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November - 10 
In Brahmanbaria District, 52 people including two Policemen were injured in sporadic clashes between BNP men and law enforcers where pickets blasted at least 100 crude bombs. The clash ensued at Brahmanbaria town when the activists, who were protesti
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In Brahmanbaria District, 52 people including two Policemen were injured in sporadic clashes between BNP men and law enforcers where pickets blasted at least 100 crude bombs. The clash ensued at Brahmanbaria town when the activists, who were protesting the arrest of a BNP leader, hurled brick chips at the law enforcers. Police arrested 10 opposition activists from the spot.
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November - 10 
In Chittagong District, a passenger of an auto-rickshaw was killed when the vehicle overturned after being chased by the hartal supporters at Hathazari sub-District. The deceased Nirmal Das (40) was a staff of University of Science and Technology Chi
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In Chittagong District, a passenger of an auto-rickshaw was killed when the vehicle overturned after being chased by the hartal supporters at Hathazari sub-District. The deceased Nirmal Das (40) was a staff of University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC). Police arrested three picketers from the spot.
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November - 10 
In Comilla District, two JeI cadres were injured as the opposition activists clashed with AL and Police at Chauddagram bazaar area. Meanwhile, two Police constables were injured when pickets threw brick chips targeting a Police pick-up van at Birala
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In Comilla District, two JeI cadres were injured as the opposition activists clashed with AL and Police at Chauddagram bazaar area. Meanwhile, two Police constables were injured when pickets threw brick chips targeting a Police pick-up van at Birala area.
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November - 10 
In Faridpur District, two physically-challenged students of Government Bak and Shraban Pratibandhi School were injured in a homemade bomb explosion inside the school compound. The victims identified as Rayhan Bepari (12) and Humayun Kabir (12) are th
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In Faridpur District, two physically-challenged students of Government Bak and Shraban Pratibandhi School were injured in a homemade bomb explosion inside the school compound. The victims identified as Rayhan Bepari (12) and Humayun Kabir (12) are the students of class III.
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November - 10 
In Jamalpur District, 19 people were injured at Baghmara-Shishua bridge area of Sarishabari during a clash between the activists of BNP and AL. The clash started when local AL men tried to stop opposition men from picketing around noon.
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In Jamalpur District, 19 people were injured at Baghmara-Shishua bridge area of Sarishabari during a clash between the activists of BNP and AL. The clash started when local AL men tried to stop opposition men from picketing around noon.
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November - 10 
In Jhenidah District, cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) vandalised seven vehicles during a chase and counter chase between and Police at Hamdah bus stand in the Jhenidah town. Five ICS cadres were injured
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In Jhenidah District, cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islam (JeI) vandalised seven vehicles during a chase and counter chase between and Police at Hamdah bus stand in the Jhenidah town. Five ICS cadres were injured during the incident.
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November - 10 
In Kishoreganj District, a clash between Awami League (AL) and BNP activists left at least 50 people, including seven Policemen, injured at Pulerghat Bazar. The clash erupted when the ruling party men tried to stop opposition activists from bringing
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In Kishoreganj District, a clash between Awami League (AL) and BNP activists left at least 50 people, including seven Policemen, injured at Pulerghat Bazar. The clash erupted when the ruling party men tried to stop opposition activists from bringing out a procession.
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November - 10 
One person was killed and many others injured in violence across the country on the first day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition alliance-enforced 84-hour hartal (general strike) on November 10, reports The Daily Star.
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One person was killed and many others injured in violence across the country on the first day of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition alliance-enforced 84-hour hartal (general strike) on November 10, reports The Daily Star.
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November - 10 
Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an alleged ICS cadre on November 10 for posting, sharing and tagging on his Facebook page derogatory photos and remarks about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other top minister
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Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) arrested an alleged ICS cadre on November 10 for posting, sharing and tagging on his Facebook page derogatory photos and remarks about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other top ministers and Government officers, reports The Daily Star. Mohammed Nournabi Shujon (32) was arrested at a house in East Khilbarirtek under Bhatara Police Station in Dhaka city. A case was filed with Bhatara Police Station under Section -57 of the Information and Communication Technology (Amendment) Act-2013.
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November - 10 
Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on November 10 invited the world leaders who attend the CHOGM this week to travel to the Northern Province to see firsthand the work carried out by the Government following the end of the war, reports Colombo Pag
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Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa on November 10 invited the world leaders who attend the CHOGM this week to travel to the Northern Province to see firsthand the work carried out by the Government following the end of the war, reports Colombo Page. According to Rajapaksa, it would be good for the Government if the CHOGM leaders visit the North and see the former war torn areas and would be interesting to see the rehabilitation work carried out by the government with the former LTTE carders and child soldiers.
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November - 10 
India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 10 wrote to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa regretting his inability to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from November 15, reports Daily Mirror. Dr. Singh has written
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India’s Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 10 wrote to Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa regretting his inability to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) from November 15, reports Daily Mirror. Dr. Singh has written a short letter to Mr. Rajapaksa informing him of his decision not to attend the CHOGM meet, sources said. The letter will be delivered to the Sri Lankan President by the Indian High Commission in Colombo, the sources said. However, it is believed that the letter, whose contents were not disclosed, does not talk about the reasons for Dr. Singh skipping the meet. The Prime Minister has decided against undertaking the visit in view of the opposition by parties in Tamil Nadu as well as a section in Congress.
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November - 10 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa while addressing the Ninth Commonwealth Youth Forum under the theme ‘Inclusive Development – Stronger Together’ after its inauguration in Hambantota town of Hambantota District on November 10 said terrorism that plagued Sr
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa while addressing the Ninth Commonwealth Youth Forum under the theme ‘Inclusive Development – Stronger Together’ after its inauguration in Hambantota town of Hambantota District on November 10 said terrorism that plagued Sri Lanka for nearly three decades deprived the youth of many valuable opportunities, reports Daily News. The President also “It gives me immense happiness to see at this forum, among other participants, an ex-Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) combatant, a representative from the indigenous community of our country and representatives of disabled young people included in the Sri Lankan delegation. It is noteworthy that we abide by the Commonwealth principles of restoring human dignity and equality among human beings in the Commonwealth.”
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November - 11 
18 assembly constituencies across eight Districts in Bastar in South Chhattisgarh and Rajnandgaon and Kanker Districts in North Chhattisgarh went for poll on November 11, reports The Times of India. The voters defied the poll boycott called by CPI-Ma
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18 assembly constituencies across eight Districts in Bastar in South Chhattisgarh and Rajnandgaon and Kanker Districts in North Chhattisgarh went for poll on November 11, reports The Times of India. The voters defied the poll boycott called by CPI-Maoist as well as a heightened threat of IED/armed attacks to record 67 percent turnout till 6pm on November 11, reports The Times of India. "As compared to 55% recorded in 2008, polling in these constituencies had touched 63% till 3 pm. We are hopeful that the final figures may be anything between 65% and 70%...Given that around 20% of the electorate, as per convention, never participates in polling, the turnout this time is beyond our expectations," said an unnamed Senior home ministry official.
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November - 11 
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Nayanar in Dantewada District on November 11, reports The Times of India. A CRPF team, accompanying a polling team, came under attack f
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A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was killed by Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres at Nayanar in Dantewada District on November 11, reports The Times of India. A CRPF team, accompanying a polling team, came under attack from Maoists, who opened indiscriminate fire, hitting a CRPF constable at Nayanar. Polling had to be paused for a brief period at a polling station Dantewada, when a gun-battle took place between Police and Maoists on November 11, reports The Times of India. However, no casualty was reported.In Kanker District, polling could not be held in two polling stations as planted improvised explosive device (IED) blasts and firing from Maoists prevented polling parties from accessing them on November 11, reports The Times of India. However, no casualty was reported.In another incident, a State Policeman was injured when a pressure bomb laid by Maoists exploded in Kanker District on November 11 when the team was checking for planted IEDs, reports The Times of India. Also, explosives were recovered from many places in Dantewada, Sukma, Narayanpur and Bastar regions where the Maoists had planted them in areas close to polling stations on November 11, reports The Times of India. Director General of Police Ramniwas said more than 15 IEDs were recovered from different parts of Bastar region. A pipe bomb weighing 10 kilograms was recovered from Murkinar area of Bijapur District, eight bombs were found in Mangnar area and two in Kuwakonda areas of Dantewada District. Two tiffin bombs in Orchha area of Narayanpur District and a bomb in Kanker District were defused.
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November - 11 
A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bhim Turi, was arrested from Sonebarsa village in Munger District of Bihar, reports Out Look on November 12. Turi was involved in several offences committed by the Maoists, Police sa
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A Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadre, identified as Bhim Turi, was arrested from Sonebarsa village in Munger District of Bihar, reports Out Look on November 12. Turi was involved in several offences committed by the Maoists, Police said.
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November - 11 
according to a in post.jagran.com, a total of 14 encounters between Security Forces and Maoists took place on November 11, the polling day.
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according to a in post.jagran.com, a total of 14 encounters between Security Forces and Maoists took place on November 11, the polling day.
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November - 11 
All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said "gun could be one of the options for permanent solution of the Kashmir issue besides other political means", reports Times of India on November 12. "… Gun was also a f
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All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Geelani (APHC-G) leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani said "gun could be one of the options for permanent solution of the Kashmir issue besides other political means", reports Times of India on November 12. "… Gun was also a factor which incremented and supplemented India's freedom movement…," he argued. He also tried to justify stone-pelting, saying, "Most often you will see that stone pelting is a reaction to use of brute force by police and others paramilitary forces. It is justified even under religion."
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November - 11 
As voting began for Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, fresh violence was reported from Bastar region of Chhattisgarh where a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in a blast in Kanker District on November 11 (today), reports The Hindustan Times.
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As voting began for Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, fresh violence was reported from Bastar region of Chhattisgarh where a Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was injured in a blast in Kanker District on November 11 (today), reports The Hindustan Times.
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November - 11 
Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested in separate search operations in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District, for attacking security personnel during the first phase polling on November 11 in the State,
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Five Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, including a woman, were arrested in separate search operations in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District, for attacking security personnel during the first phase polling on November 11 in the State, reports The Times of India on November 20. A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) force and District force arrested them from the forest under the limits of Basaguda Police Station, said a senior Police official. The search party was on a combing operation in Basaguda area when it spotted two people fleeing from the forest. Security forces nabbed them after chasing them for sometime, he said. During interrogation, they admitted their involvement in an attack on security personnel in forests of Tarrem village on November 11, when polling for state assembly elections was held in the region, he said. In another incident, three Maoists were held by a joint group of Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) and District force from the forests of Bhusapur and Marudbaka villages two days ago, the official said. The Maoists, reportedly members of Pamed/Usoor area committee of CPI-Maoist, were earlier involved in several cases of crime, including attempt to murder, planting bombs and attacks on police party in the region, he added.
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November - 11 
Hindustan Times reported on November 12 that a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank officer of Bihar is under the scanner for possible links with Tehsheen Akhtar and Haider Ali, according to a Jharkhand Police official. “Arrested suspec
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Hindustan Times reported on November 12 that a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank officer of Bihar is under the scanner for possible links with Tehsheen Akhtar and Haider Ali, according to a Jharkhand Police official. “Arrested suspect Imtiaz Ansari had met Akhtar and Ali, believed to be Indian Mujahideen operatives, at this retired officer’s residence in Ranchi,” an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who did not want to be named said on November 11.
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November - 11 
Hindustan Times reported on November 12 that a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank officer of Bihar is under the scanner for possible links with Tehsheen Akhtar and Haider Ali, according to a Jharkhand Police official. “Arrested suspec
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Hindustan Times reported on November 12 that a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank officer of Bihar is under the scanner for possible links with Tehsheen Akhtar and Haider Ali, according to a Jharkhand Police official. “Arrested suspect Imtiaz Ansari had met Akhtar and Ali, believed to be Indian Mujahideen operatives, at this retired officer’s residence in Ranchi,” an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer who did not want to be named said on November 11. Earlier, on November 11, a Delhi court extended till November 26, 2013 the Police custody of arrested IM ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal and close aide Asadullah Akhtar in connection with a case lodged in 2011 over allegations involving the setting up of an illegal arms factory in New Delhi, according to Sahara Samay.
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Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura’s (IPFT), a tribal political party in Tripura, on November 11 began a 72–hour hunger strike demanding a separate State following the Central Government decision to create Telangana, reports The Sentinel.“After the
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Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura’s (IPFT), a tribal political party in Tripura, on November 11 began a 72–hour hunger strike demanding a separate State following the Central Government decision to create Telangana, reports The Sentinel.“After the 72–hour hunger strike, our leaders and members will go to New Delhi to launch an indefinite hunger strike there, starting on December 10,” Budhu Debbarma, ‘vice president’ of the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura’s (IPFT), told reporters. Debbarma said the party wants the central government to create a separate state out of Tripura by upgrading the Tripura Tribal Autonomous District Council (TTADC).
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Minister, Siddique Ahmed , in this regard, said, “The Chief Minister will be meeting non-Rabha groups very soon once he gathers all details from the welfare of plain tribes and backward classes and revenue departments on the issue. I met the Chief Mi
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Minister, Siddique Ahmed , in this regard, said, “The Chief Minister will be meeting non-Rabha groups very soon once he gathers all details from the welfare of plain tribes and backward classes and revenue departments on the issue. I met the Chief Minister on November 7 and also today on the issue." Ahmed also said the welfare of plains tribes department has already excluded 10 villages having 100 per cent non-Rabha population and 22 villages with over 50 per cent non-Rabha population in Goalpara District.“The revenue department now has to issue the notification for exclusion,” Ahmed said.
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November - 11 
Nagaland Post reports on November 12 that two AK 56 Assault Rifles and huge quantity of ammunition were recovered by 21 Assam Rifles (AR) from a safe-house in South Point (west) of Zunheboto (District) town.
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Nagaland Post reports on November 12 that two AK 56 Assault Rifles and huge quantity of ammunition were recovered by 21 Assam Rifles (AR) from a safe-house in South Point (west) of Zunheboto (District) town.
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November - 11 
Nagaland Post reports that Security in Manipur has been alerted to keep a vigil on intrusion of Rohingya Muslims affected by recent communal unrest in Myanmar. Around 4200 Rohingya Muslims affected by the recent communal unrest in Myanmar have allege
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Nagaland Post reports that Security in Manipur has been alerted to keep a vigil on intrusion of Rohingya Muslims affected by recent communal unrest in Myanmar. Around 4200 Rohingya Muslims affected by the recent communal unrest in Myanmar have allegedly intruded to India illegally through Bangladesh, at least 400 of them have entered into Manipur, sources said. Police and its agencies have been put on alert to keep vigilance as their presence might cause law and order problems in the state as many civil organizations are currently campaigning against illegal migrants in connection with their demands for implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in the State, a highly placed source said November 11.The report of entering of illegal migrants into the state was amidst the ongoing campaign against illegal migrants staying in the state by Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS), a joint body of several hills and valley based civil organizations demanding introduction of ILP in the state. As part of its ongoing campaign, JCILPS, on November 11, submitted a memorandum to the Manipur Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) urging the later to exclude non-Manipuris from the electoral roll of Manipur and not to allow inclusion of new entry of non-Manipuris to the electoral roll.
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Police on November 11 arrested a suspected ISI conduit, Raju Sao, from Jharia in Dhanbad District, reports Times of India. He was arrested for allegedly receiving terror funding from the ISI. As reported earlier, four suspected ISI conduits were arre
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Police on November 11 arrested a suspected ISI conduit, Raju Sao, from Jharia in Dhanbad District, reports Times of India. He was arrested for allegedly receiving terror funding from the ISI. As reported earlier, four suspected ISI conduits were arrested from Lakhisarai District (Bihar) on November 8. Meanwhile, Police ruled out their (all the five arrestees) having any connection with the Indian Mujahideen or the serial blasts in Patna on October 27, 2013.
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November - 11 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested four persons, identified as Raju Timung (26), Rakesh Terang (25), Jensing Hansey (20) and Rakesh Terang (27) from a hideout under Dillai Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on November 11, reports Nagaland Post. S
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four persons, identified as Raju Timung (26), Rakesh Terang (25), Jensing Hansey (20) and Rakesh Terang (27) from a hideout under Dillai Police Station in Karbi Anglong District on November 11, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered one foreign made pistol was recovered from their possession. Police has accused the arrested with kidnapping of Vipin Rai a teacher of Dillai High School on October 23.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Goalpara district on November 11, which was later defused by the Army’s bomb experts, reports The Shillong Times.
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Goalpara district on November 11, which was later defused by the Army’s bomb experts, reports The Shillong Times.
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the frequent detection of crude IEDs in the RHAC area in the last couple of days has forced the SFs to believe that these explosives were prepared locally, reports Times of India on November 12. Besides sealing the possible routes of ultras in the a
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the frequent detection of crude IEDs in the RHAC area in the last couple of days has forced the SFs to believe that these explosives were prepared locally, reports Times of India on November 12. Besides sealing the possible routes of ultras in the area, security forces have launched a search operation to trace and flush out miscreants who are fuelling disturbances in the run up to the first-ever council polls.
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November - 11 
The Indian Express reports the Centre is concerned over a large quantity of explosives and IEDs being seized during the first phase of the Chhatisgarh elections held on November 11. As many as 40 IEDs with detonators and explosives were seized by sec
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The Indian Express reports the Centre is concerned over a large quantity of explosives and IEDs being seized during the first phase of the Chhatisgarh elections held on November 11. As many as 40 IEDs with detonators and explosives were seized by security forces in the last one week in the run-up to the elections. While most of the IEDs weigh 2-5 kg, some were even found to weigh 30 kg, claimed officials. According to reports, the maximum number of IEDs (11) were found in Dantewada, followed by Bijapur and Kanker.
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the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), Jaintia Hills District Unit has condemned the brutal killing of five Police personnel by the GNLA at South Garo Hills on November 5, reports The Shillong Times on November 12.
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the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU), Jaintia Hills District Unit has condemned the brutal killing of five Police personnel by the GNLA at South Garo Hills on November 5, reports The Shillong Times on November 12.
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The Ministry of Defence on November 11 asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Shiping to draft an action plan at the earliest to regulate armed guards and armouries aboard commercial ships, reports New Indian Express. This decision
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The Ministry of Defence on November 11 asked the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Shiping to draft an action plan at the earliest to regulate armed guards and armouries aboard commercial ships, reports New Indian Express. This decision was taken at a coastal security review meeting at South Block, chaired by Defence Minister A.K. Antony. He directed the government agencies, particularly the Home and Shipping Ministries, to take up the issue of private armed guards on board commercial ships. “The effort would lead to better regulation on the issue of floating armouries carrying private armed guards and weapons in our maritime zones,” he said.The Union minister also reviewed the progress of several schemes initiated for enhancing coastal security such as mandatory registration of fishing boats, issue of biometric ID cards to fishermen, formation of state maritime boards, designation of shipping lanes in ports, survey and monitoring of landing points along the coast. He was apprised of the work carried out in setting up of 46 coastal radar stations and the phase-II of additional 38 radar stations envisaged as part of the Coastal Surveillance Network.
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November - 11 
The Non-Rabha organisations last week held a meeting with State Border Area Development Minister (also Goalpara in-charge), Siddique Ahmed to convey their demands. Siddique Ahmed assured them that he would discuss the matter with Chief Minister Tarun
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The Non-Rabha organisations last week held a meeting with State Border Area Development Minister (also Goalpara in-charge), Siddique Ahmed to convey their demands. Siddique Ahmed assured them that he would discuss the matter with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi and come up with a solution within a few days. “Even five days after the meeting, there is no information or solution. Therefore, we will go ahead with our public curfew and road blockade from November 12 to November 25,” said Nazrul Islam, ‘general secretary’ of the Non-Rabha Co-ordination Forum (NRCF). The Non-Rabha Co-ordination Forum and the All Assam Non-tribal Students’ Union (AANTSU) have been jointly observing “civil disobedience” movement in Goalpara and Kamrup Districts demanding exclusion of 91 non-Rabha villages of Goalpara and 65 from Kamrup from the council.
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The Sangai Express reports that unidentified miscreants lobbed a hand grenade inside the premises of RK Momon Singh, Loan Manager of Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank (IUCB), located at Uripok Laikhurembi Leikai in Imphal West District on November 11. Po
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The Sangai Express reports that unidentified miscreants lobbed a hand grenade inside the premises of RK Momon Singh, Loan Manager of Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank (IUCB), located at Uripok Laikhurembi Leikai in Imphal West District on November 11. Police retrieved the unexploded grenade later.
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The Sentinel reports that in a major breakthrough, Police rescued National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) General Manager, Anil Kumar Agarwal after 51 days of captivity in the night of November 11 at Maldang area near Bhalukpong in Assam–Arun
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The Sentinel reports that in a major breakthrough, Police rescued National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) General Manager, Anil Kumar Agarwal after 51 days of captivity in the night of November 11 at Maldang area near Bhalukpong in Assam–Arunachal boundary, Police said. Agarwal was rescued in healthy condition from a dense jungle at Maldang after a fierce encounter which broke out between National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) rebels in which, four Police personnel including Sonitpur Superintendent of Police, P Kalita sustained minor injuries when splinters of a grenade hurled by the rebels hurt them, sources said. Agarwal, who was the project head of Twang hydro power project, was abducted on September 21 by militants of the Songbojit faction of NDFB (NDFB-S). The rebel outfit had demanded an amount of INR 200 million as ransom for release of Agarwal, sources added.Assam Police, on November 12, said no ransom was paid to the NDFB-S to secure the release of abducted NHPC general manager Anil Kumar Agarwal, adds The Telegraph.
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected militants, numbering 15, barged into a village market near Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District and abducted three non-tribal traders at gunpoint on November 11. The abducted traders are Dulal Roy (50), Man
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The Shillong Times reports that suspected militants, numbering 15, barged into a village market near Tikrikilla in West Garo Hills District and abducted three non-tribal traders at gunpoint on November 11. The abducted traders are Dulal Roy (50), Manik Roy (40) and Abdullah Ali (40). Police suspect involvement of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), which is known to operate in that area and has been behind several kidnappings in the past. The area is also a familiar route used by militants to cross from Garo Hills to neighbouring Assam.
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November - 11 
The Telegraph reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has revealed for the first time that it has hundreds of members and several offices in foreign countries. Reiterating its stand on collection of ‘tax’ from the
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The Telegraph reports that the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has revealed for the first time that it has hundreds of members and several offices in foreign countries. Reiterating its stand on collection of ‘tax’ from the people, the group said it had to collect ‘tax’ from the Naga-inhabited areas of Nagaland, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Myanmar to support its members in foreign countries. The outfit also warned the Action Committee against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT) of Naga Council Dimapur, who had asked the people not to pay tax to the militants. The NSCN IM alleged that the ACAUT was hand-in-glove with its adversaries to undermine Naga nationalism and the outfit would never tolerate this. The NSCN-IM has a strong base in Bangladesh from where arms are supplied to the outfit’s camps in the region. It also has offices in the United States, Germany, Netherlands, China, Thailand, Japan, the Philippines and the United Kingdom. According to intelligence sources, the outfit spends thousands of dollars to maintain its offices abroad. “The peace process has been under way since 1997 and more than 83 rounds of talks have been held in different parts of the world. Socio-cultural promotion and political activism has been on through different channels,” an NSCN-IM release said. “Taxes levied are used for these reasons other than many classified areas of investment,” it said. The outfit’s annual budget has increased manifold as a result of heavy recruitment and procurement of arms from foreign countries, to over INR 1 billion per year. According to intelligence sources, there are nearly 25,000 NSCN members. The salaries of the members range between INR 2,000 and INR 15,000, according to their rank.
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The Times of India reports that easy access to sophisticated firearms by Garo militants in Meghalaya has become a major cause for concern for the State Government. Though the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant group was once believed to ha
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The Times of India reports that easy access to sophisticated firearms by Garo militants in Meghalaya has become a major cause for concern for the State Government. Though the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant group was once believed to have sophisticated arms only, splinter groups in the West Garo hills are also getting these firearms easily nowadays. According to chief minister Mukul Sangma, the porous border has helped these militants groups procure weapons freely. "During several arms hauls by the security forces, we have found automatic sophisticated firearms from these militants. It proves that they (militants) have easy access to these weapons. We believe the arms are coming from the other side of the border. That's why, both the Centre and the state government have emphasized the need to strengthen the 'internal security' of the state on a priority basis," said Sangma.Security sources said that the Garo militants, including some small and splinter groups in Meghalaya, are currently armed with a large number of AK-47s, AK-74s, AK-81s, rocket launchers, Chinese grenades, Heckler and Koch rifles, Glock guns and US-made sophisticated pistols. "Though militant groups like United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA) were providing arms to Garo ultra groups earlier, now the rebels have direct access to gunrunners from Myanmar and Bangladesh," said a Police official. The official added that the ULFA-I faction is also helping small groups like the United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) by providing them with firearms.The Shillong Times reports that the estimated loss till date due to the damages during the agitations of pressure groups demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) has gone up to over INR 500 milion with the recent assessment of over INR 210 million losses due to the destruction of BSNL stockyard. The East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Goyal said that as per the estimate, the total loss due to the ongoing agitations is over Rs 50 crore, which according to him would affect the overall development of the State.
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November - 11 
A Pakistani native living in the United States (U.S), identified as Basit Javed Sheikh, alias Abdul Basit (29), from Cary is facing federal charges that he sought to join an al Qaeda-linked militant group fighting the regime of Syrian President Basha
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A Pakistani native living in the United States (U.S), identified as Basit Javed Sheikh, alias Abdul Basit (29), from Cary is facing federal charges that he sought to join an al Qaeda-linked militant group fighting the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, reports The News on November 12 (today). Sheikh is charged in a federal criminal indictment with attempting to provide material support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization. He was arrested on November 2, 2013 before boarding the first of a series of flights that would take him to Lebanon. Sheikh told Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informant that he was going to join the group called the Nusrah Front in Syria, an FBI agent said in a sworn affidavit obtained by The Associated Press.For five months this year, Sheikh posted messages and videos on Facebook expressing support for jihadi militants fighting Assad's forces, said the affidavit signed by FBI Special Agent Jason Maslow. In August 2013, Sheikh began an online relationship with an FBI undercover employee on a Facebook page promoting Islamic extremism, the affidavit said. Sheikh told the covert FBI employee in early September that he'd bought a one-way ticket to travel to Turkey in hopes of making contact with people who would get him to Syria. Sheikh said he backed out because “he could not muster the strength to leave his parents,'' the affidavit further stated. If convicted, Sheikh could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison and fined USD 250,000.
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a red alert has been issued for the federal capital, Islamabad, following reports of potential terrorist attacks on Imambargahs (shia place of worship) during Muharram. Islamabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) asked the police to prevent entry
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a red alert has been issued for the federal capital, Islamabad, following reports of potential terrorist attacks on Imambargahs (shia place of worship) during Muharram. Islamabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) asked the police to prevent entry of irrelevant persons, cars or motorbikes within the 200-yard radius of Muharram gatherings. He also directed the Police to keep a vigilant eye on the movement of 23 religious clerics of the federal capital who are listed in Schedule 4 of the Anti-Terrorism Act. Among the 23 clerics, 19 belonged to banned groups likes Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and Tehrik-e-Jafaria. They have been required to report their presence in the city to the police every week. It has been learned that 909 majalis and 177 Muharram processions – 159 on the traditional and 18 on newly ‘licensed’ routes – are planned during the month.
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addressing the National Assembly on November 11, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan invited all the political forces to join him to block NATO supplies on November 20 as a mark of protest against drone strikes. “We are not waging a war by
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addressing the National Assembly on November 11, Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan invited all the political forces to join him to block NATO supplies on November 20 as a mark of protest against drone strikes. “We are not waging a war by blocking the NATO supplies but only exercising our right as a mark of protest against these strikes,” Imran said. He expressed disappointment over the public reaction on the drone strike that killed Hakimullah Mehsud, saying that he was hoping the entire nation, including the media and opposition, would be on the same page and that we would show a stern reaction to America. However, he noted that this did not happen. Imran did receive support of Jamaat-e-Islami and Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed.
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At least nine people, including a Policeman, were injured in a grenade attack on the office of a returning officer, who is an Assistant Commissioner of Pasni, in Pasni area of Gwadar District on November 11, reported Dawn. “The returning officer rema
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At least nine people, including a Policeman, were injured in a grenade attack on the office of a returning officer, who is an Assistant Commissioner of Pasni, in Pasni area of Gwadar District on November 11, reported Dawn. “The returning officer remained unhurt,” Police sources said. The banned Baloch Liberation Front (BLF) claimed responsibility for the attack. Calling from an unspecified place, BLF ‘spokesman’ Gohram Baloch said that his organisation had carried out the attack and warned of more attacks. According to official sources the returning officer was busy in scrutiny of nomination papers of intending candidates in Pasni when a grenade was hurled into his office. It exploded in the courtyard and injured some people, including candidates and their supporters.
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Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on November 11 paid surprise visits to different parts of the city for beefing up security measures to maintain the sanctity of Muhrram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala), re
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Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah on November 11 paid surprise visits to different parts of the city for beefing up security measures to maintain the sanctity of Muhrram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala), reports Daily Times. He warned police officers that no security lapse would be tolerated at any cost.
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law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 28 suspects during separate targeted raids and operations across Karachi on November 11, reports Daily Times. Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted targeted raids in Mehran Town, Memon Goth, Dawood Goth, Model
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law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 28 suspects during separate targeted raids and operations across Karachi on November 11, reports Daily Times. Pakistan Rangers Sindh conducted targeted raids in Mehran Town, Memon Goth, Dawood Goth, Model Colony, Paposh Nagar, Liaquatabad and Landhi. Snap checking was carried out at Bengali Morr, Abdullah Shah Ghazi Goth, Jammat Khana-Kharadar and Toll Plaza. Rangers arrested 19 criminals, including Lyari gangsters. Weapons including SMGs and mixed ammo were also recovered. Separately, Police arrested nine suspects from various parts of the city and recovered two 9mm pistols, snatched motorcycle and drugs from their possession.
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The ‘chief fundraiser’ of the Haqqani Network, Nasiruddin Haqqani, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Islamabad, the Afghan Taliban said on November 11, reports Daily Times. “I can confirm that Nasiruddin Haqqani, 36, was shot dead in Islamab
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The ‘chief fundraiser’ of the Haqqani Network, Nasiruddin Haqqani, was shot dead by unidentified militants in Islamabad, the Afghan Taliban said on November 11, reports Daily Times. “I can confirm that Nasiruddin Haqqani, 36, was shot dead in Islamabad’s Bhara Kahu area on Sunday night. At least four gunmen opened fire on him,” an unnamed senior Afghan Taliban source from the Haqqani Network said.Further, Shahidullah Shahid, the main spokesman for the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), claimed, “Nasiruddin Haqqani has been martyred by ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI)]. He was killed because he bravely supported Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud.” National Directorate of Security (NDS), a spy agency of Afghanistan also confirmed Haqqani’s death but blamed it on an “internal conflict”. It did not give further details.Nasiruddin Haqqani was the eldest son of the founder of the Network, Jalaluddin Haqqani.
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The Government told the National Assembly on November 11 that the dialogue process with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cannot move forward if drones attacks continued unabatedly, reports Daily Times. Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan
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The Government told the National Assembly on November 11 that the dialogue process with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) cannot move forward if drones attacks continued unabatedly, reports Daily Times. Federal Minister of Interior Nisar Ali Khan stated: “If drone attacks continue, the talk of dialogue would merely be an illusion.” Nisar also said that the dialogue can also not be pursued if the Government works for it vigorously and the other side, an apparent reference to TTP, keeps on refusing to it. “This cannot happen if we devote ourselves to talks and the other side escapes from it,” Nisar said. He claimed that there still are elements in the TTP that are in favour of talks with the Government despite the fact that United States’ killing of Hakimullah Mehsud has severely damaged the dialogue process. However, he remained silent on the issue of blocking the NATO supplies if drone attacks continued.
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The News on November 12 (today) reported that while the Pakistani Government routinely denounces United States (US) drone strikes, locals say that a sizeable number of people in the country's tribal areas support them -- but the threat of Taliban rep
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The News on November 12 (today) reported that while the Pakistani Government routinely denounces United States (US) drone strikes, locals say that a sizeable number of people in the country's tribal areas support them -- but the threat of Taliban reprisals makes them too terrified to speak out. Pakistan's lawless tribal areas along the Afghan border have borne the brunt of the US drone campaign since 2004, with hundreds of missile strikes targeting suspected al Qaeda and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. Anyone who does speak out in favour of the drones in the tribal areas runs the risk of being kidnapped tortured and murdered by militants – their agonising last moments captured on camera. "Anybody who supports drone strikes, they will try to kill him. They will say that person is pro-American, a friend of the Jews," Gul Wali Wazir (name changed) from South Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) said. "They will cut his throat or shoot him, they will film his false confession, kill him and leave the body on the road with a DVD and a note saying that anybody who supports America and drones will face the same fate. I have seen a dozen such dead bodies, he added. "US spies" are targeted by a special militant unit, the Ittehad-e-Mujahideen Khorasan, and grisly DVDs of their last moments distributed. A survey by the New America Foundation in 2010 found that a sizeable proportion of people, that is, more than one in five in the tribal areas backed drone strikes. Safdar Hayat Khan Dawar, former head of the Tribal Union of Journalists, from North Waziristan Agecy, the area most affected by drone strikes, said the missiles were the preferred solution to the problem of militancy. "There are two options in FATA: a military operation or the drone strikes," he said in an interview in Peshawar. "The military option, people hate it because the army don't kill militants but civilians. So if you ask people to choose, they will choose drone attacks."
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has transported ‘blue bombs’ in different cities of Punjab to conduct terrorist activities during Ashura (Shia festival of mourning), according to a report intelligence agencies have sent to the Federal Government
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has transported ‘blue bombs’ in different cities of Punjab to conduct terrorist activities during Ashura (Shia festival of mourning), according to a report intelligence agencies have sent to the Federal Government, reports Daily Times on November 12. The days chosen for the terrorist activities are 9th and 10th of Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala). The report, which narrates in detail the ‘sabotage plan’ of the TTP, has also been shared with the Punjab Government. It says that a group of five terrorists has transported more than dozen small-sized blue cylinders of explosive material to target different cities of Punjab, particularly Lahore on or before the 10th of Muharram. Intelligence agencies told the Interior Ministry in their report that a group of TTP terrorists had left Miranshah, the headquarters of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal areas (FATA), and Mir Ali in North Waziristan Agency on November 7 – in the guise of pilgrims of Tablighi Ijtima in Raiwind. The TTP plans to target Islamabad and Rawalpindi after Lahore, the report said.
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand Agency [Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)] leader Umer Khalid Kharasani on November 11 said that political parties and Pakistan Army have “always deceived the Taliban” and latest fiddle was in for
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Mohmand Agency [Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)] leader Umer Khalid Kharasani on November 11 said that political parties and Pakistan Army have “always deceived the Taliban” and latest fiddle was in form of a drone attack which killed their chief Hakimullah Mehsud, reports Daily Times. Holding political parties and Pakistan Army responsible for the death of Hakimullah Mehsud he vowed to take revenge for the killing. He also said the US and India are enemies of Taliban but the “Pakistani government has always followed the dictation of America and inflicted damages on TTP”.Regarding peace talks issue, he said that the formal standpoint of TTP would be issued after meeting of its Majlis-e-Shura to be presided over by new TTP chief Maulvi Fazalullah. Some of the political parties, including Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), are in favour of restoration of peace through talks but government was using various tactics aimed at not letting their efforts to be fruitful, Kharasani added. To a question regarding contour of the TTP Shura, he said it consisted of 15 to 17 members from every tribal agency. He said that gorilla action of Taliban was underway in Mohmand Agency (FATA), Swat (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa), Bajaur Agency (FATA) and other tribal agencies.
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Two men, identified as Sajidullah and Inamullah Khan, were injured when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire at them while they were working in their fields in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Are
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Two men, identified as Sajidullah and Inamullah Khan, were injured when Security Forces (SFs) opened fire at them while they were working in their fields in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 11, reported Dawn. Authorities imposed a curfew in order to provide protection to a military convoy. Helicopter gunships kept flying over the convoy. In addition, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted along the road at Karamkot in Mir Ali tehsil was defused. A large number of people were stranded in Frontier Region (FR) Bannu because of curfew. According to details given by the locals, earlier, on the night of November 10 SFs had resorted to heavy shelling following an attack by the militants on Amin checkpost in Miranshah. Officials said SFs took the retaliatory action after militants fired at checkpost. Heavy exchange of fire continued for over an hour. However, no casualty was reported.
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Two political workers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were shot dead and another injured in an act of target killing in Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 11, reports Daily Times. Unidentified armed riders intercepte
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Two political workers of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) were shot dead and another injured in an act of target killing in Karachi District, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 11, reports Daily Times. Unidentified armed riders intercepted and targeted them in the New Mianwali Colony area of SITE Town.
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November - 11 
an unidentified group exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the under-construction party office of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) at Dhankuta District on November 11, reports Republica. Police said that the group expl
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an unidentified group exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the under-construction party office of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) at Dhankuta District on November 11, reports Republica. Police said that the group exploded the bomb on the roof of the party office and there was a minor damage. No one has taken the responsibility of the blast. Security arrangement has been made stricter in Dhankuta after the incident.
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At least six cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) were injured in a clash between the two sides that took place at Khotang bazaar in Khotang District on November 11, reports Nepal News. T
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At least six cadres of the Nepali Congress (NC) and Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) were injured in a clash between the two sides that took place at Khotang bazaar in Khotang District on November 11, reports Nepal News. The clash took place after the CPN-UML cadres attacked the NC cadres while they were sitting in a hotel after concluding an assembly.
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five pressure cooker bombs were recovered at different locations in Siraha District on November 11 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. Three bombs were planted at Lahan, the District headquarters, and two at Golbazaar of Asanpur VDC. Security pers
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five pressure cooker bombs were recovered at different locations in Siraha District on November 11 (today), reports The Himalayan Times. Three bombs were planted at Lahan, the District headquarters, and two at Golbazaar of Asanpur VDC. Security personnel from Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force cordoned off the areas where the explosives were spotted.
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major political parties made an announcement during a press meet in Kathmandu on November 11 that they would defy and foil the vehicular strike imposed by the alliance of 33 fringe parties led by Mohan Baidya’s Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maois
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major political parties made an announcement during a press meet in Kathmandu on November 11 that they would defy and foil the vehicular strike imposed by the alliance of 33 fringe parties led by Mohan Baidya’s Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya), reports Nepal News. Debendra Poudel, a UCPN-M leader said "Even today (Sunday), we defied the bandh (general strike) organizing motorcycle rallies across the country. We will continue defying bandh from Tuesday onward, too." Nepali Congress (NC) leader Minendra Rijal said "Nepali people themselves will foil the bandh, as it is entirely against their will." Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) leader Yubraj Gyawali also said "Our party, too, will go for vehicular movement just like today. The bandh is meaningless."
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the nationwide bandh (shut down) called by the alliance of 33 political parties led by Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) affected normal life across the country on November 11 (today), reports Kantipuronline.com. Vehic
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the nationwide bandh (shut down) called by the alliance of 33 political parties led by Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) affected normal life across the country on November 11 (today), reports Kantipuronline.com. Vehicles remained off the road while educational institute, market areas, industries have remained completely shut due to the strike. The alliance called a daylong bandh on November 11 (today) and 10 days transport strike starting from November 12 in their bid to foil the November 19 Constituent Assembly (CA) election.
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paving the way for constitution of an “all-party” interim Cabinet to oversee next Parliamentary elections, all 52 Ministers and State Ministers have submitted their resignations on November 11, reports The Hindu. After a Cabinet meeting presided over
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paving the way for constitution of an “all-party” interim Cabinet to oversee next Parliamentary elections, all 52 Ministers and State Ministers have submitted their resignations on November 11, reports The Hindu. After a Cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Cabinet Secretary Mosharraf Hossain Bhuyan said the Ministers whose resignation would not be accepted by the Prime Minister would continue with their portfolios in the interim Government. The interim cabinet would have some new faces too.
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Police recovered 167 crude bombs, one kg of gunpowder and 15 kg of marbles after raiding a house in Dhaka city’s Azimpur area on November 11, reports The Daily Star. They also seized some 240 crackers from the room. However, nobody was arrested in th
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Police recovered 167 crude bombs, one kg of gunpowder and 15 kg of marbles after raiding a house in Dhaka city’s Azimpur area on November 11, reports The Daily Star. They also seized some 240 crackers from the room. However, nobody was arrested in this connection. Kamal Hossain, caretaker of the house, said two youths rented one room of the three-room house in April this year, but they did not reside there regularly. On November 10, boarders of an adjacent room saw the cocktails through holes in the corrugated iron sheet wall of the room, and informed the house owner of the matter.
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing a mammoth public rally organized by the local unit of AL at Khagrachhari Stadium in Khagrachari District on November 11 said “The BNP only know the language of arms…they don’t want peace to prevail in the count
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressing a mammoth public rally organized by the local unit of AL at Khagrachhari Stadium in Khagrachari District on November 11 said “The BNP only know the language of arms…they don’t want peace to prevail in the country … they only know to cause sufferings to people by indulging in violence, corruption and looting,” reports The Daily Star. Alleging that BNP does not believe in the country’s independence, Hasina said her Government has started the trial of war criminals. “But, the opposition leader doesn’t want their (war criminals) trial to take place. So, she (Khaleda) is calling hartal one after another to protect them,” she told the rally.
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A large number of demonstrators outside the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo protested on November 11 against the arrival of Channel 4 journalists saying they were in an attempt to tarnish the country’s image with a strategically driven
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A large number of demonstrators outside the Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo protested on November 11 against the arrival of Channel 4 journalists saying they were in an attempt to tarnish the country’s image with a strategically driven media campaign based on falsehoods, reports Daily News. The group ‘Alliance to Promote National Unity’ organized the protest comprising members from Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim communities who had lost their loved ones to Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) atrocities. Demonstrators engaged in a peaceful protest called the Channel 4 team to leave noting that they were deliberately trying to tarnish the country’s image through slander at the behest of some LTTE sympathisers. Placards said the Channel 4 journalists were LTTE supporters and had failed to highlight LTTE atrocities which claimed thousands of lives.
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affirming his participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka this week, the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on November 11 said the most important civil right is the right to live without the threat of death
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affirming his participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka this week, the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott on November 11 said the most important civil right is the right to live without the threat of death or violence through a civil war, reports Colombo Page. The Australian PM said it is getting better in Sri Lanka for the war-affected Tamil people in the North and ordinary civil society is resuming in the Tamil parts of Sri Lanka. However, he said he will be urging the Sri Lankan Government to respect everyone's rights when he visits the island to attend the Commonwealth summit beginning on November 15.
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External Affairs Minister GL Peiris on November 11 said that Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision not to attend the CHOGM summit here was not a setback and it is understood the domestic political compulsions behind the move, reports Times
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External Affairs Minister GL Peiris on November 11 said that Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision not to attend the CHOGM summit here was not a setback and it is understood the domestic political compulsions behind the move, reports Times of India. Peiris said "The Indian Prime Minister was invited. Sri Lankans would have been happier if he came." Peiris further said Sri Lanka understands the domestic political compulsions which had forced the Indian PM to take such a decision.
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Bihar Police on November 12 arrested Ayesha Bano, a close aide of absconding Patna serial blasts (October 27, 2013) mastermind Tehseen Akhtar from Mangalore (Karnataka), according to Zee News. A special team of Bihar Police tracked Bano, who has some
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Bihar Police on November 12 arrested Ayesha Bano, a close aide of absconding Patna serial blasts (October 27, 2013) mastermind Tehseen Akhtar from Mangalore (Karnataka), according to Zee News. A special team of Bihar Police tracked Bano, who has some links with the Pakistan-based operators of militant outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM). Bano was arrested her over charges of providing financial aid to IM operatives involved in the Patna blasts. According to initial reports, Bano was handling at least 50 bank accounts to facilitate hawala (illegal money transfer) transactions for the IM agents involved in the Patna serial blasts.
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coal traders in Borsora and Nongjri areas in South West Khasi Hills District are concerned over the activities of militants from Garo Hills and Assam which are demanding money ranging from INR 500,000 to INR two million, reports The Shillong Times on
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coal traders in Borsora and Nongjri areas in South West Khasi Hills District are concerned over the activities of militants from Garo Hills and Assam which are demanding money ranging from INR 500,000 to INR two million, reports The Shillong Times on November 13. According to a coal trader who received a demand note of INR 1 million from the GNLA, it is not only the GNLA that is working together with the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) and are demanding money from the traders in the area but the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) is also operating and competing with the said militants outfits. In a letter sent by the GNLA to the trader, the militants warned him to ‘cooperate without failure’ and warned that any ‘thoughtless act’ (by the trader) would lead to serious consequences as ‘actions’ will be taken according to their (GNLA) law.
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives had plans to blow up the Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Rajgir (Nalada District) of Bihar, The Times of India reported on November 13. They had also planned to target foreign tourists in Nalanda and places of public importan
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Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives had plans to blow up the Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Rajgir (Nalada District) of Bihar, The Times of India reported on November 13. They had also planned to target foreign tourists in Nalanda and places of public importance in Chhattisgarh. All this was part of the outfit's larger plan to attack Buddhist sites in retaliation to alleged atrocities on Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. An officer privy to investigation details said, "Buddhist sites have been on the target of IM since the 2012 massacre of Rohingya Muslims. Bodh Gaya blasts were in pursuance of this objective. Arrested IM operatives Syed Maqbool and Imran Khan had even said during interrogation that Buddhist sites were being recced by the outfit.”
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Minutes before his bilateral meeting with Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's foreign policy adviser, Indian Minister for External Affairs, Salman Khurshid said if Pakistan wanted "meaningful dialogue" it had to create "conducive circ
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Minutes before his bilateral meeting with Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's foreign policy adviser, Indian Minister for External Affairs, Salman Khurshid said if Pakistan wanted "meaningful dialogue" it had to create "conducive circumstances", The Times of India reported on November 13. Answering questions about Aziz's meeting with the Hurriyat leadership prior to talks with government, he further said, "The recent incidents have not been very encouraging, even counter-productive, not good for conducive environment for Indo-Pak dialogue," adding, "Indian point of view and Indian sensitivities and sentiments have to be respected." Officials said Khurshid conveyed this to Aziz as well.Khurshid, according to official sources, reminded Aziz that India had fulfilled all Pakistani demands for evidence and documentation on the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) attacks. It was Pakistan's responsibility now to continue with the trial of the seven accused.Earlier on November 11, Khurshid said that India was watching the developments in Afghanistan closely because it's stability could still be compromised by terrorism. On the issue of engaging the Taliban, the minister said India supported efforts made by Kabul but insisted they should be both Afghan-owned and Afghan-led. India has been critical of involving both the US and Pakistan in these talks since New Delhi is worried that it would be used to bring the Taliban into some kind of a power-sharing agreement in Kabul after NATO forces withdraw next year.
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Nagaland Post reports on November 13 that dead body of one Ngampai Konyak, reportedly a cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) was found killed at Tizit village in Mon District. The body, which bore no bullet marks,
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Nagaland Post reports on November 13 that dead body of one Ngampai Konyak, reportedly a cadre of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) was found killed at Tizit village in Mon District. The body, which bore no bullet marks, was suspected to have been beaten to death. The actual cause of his death was yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, Konyak Union (KU) Mon Head quarter, has vehemently condemned and expressed disapproval of the recent incidents of factional fight in Tizit area. In a press release, KU president, S. Manlip Konyak and general secretary Y. Hosea Konyak said that it was learnt one NSCN-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadre identified as Yanlem was shot and injured by NSCN-KK on November 8 and on November 12, one NSCN-KK cadre identified as Ngampai was killed by NSCN-K. The union expressed “deep anguish and disapproval” of the incidents and strongly denounced any form of violence and killing among Naga brothers.
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Police on November 12 arrested father-son duo, identified as Manzoor Sofi and his son Suhail Manzoor and a woman in connection with running of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) module at Tral town of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Suhail
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Police on November 12 arrested father-son duo, identified as Manzoor Sofi and his son Suhail Manzoor and a woman in connection with running of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) module at Tral town of Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Suhail Manzoor deposited INR1.5 lakh currency notes at HDFC Bank in the town and they were found fake. The bank employees informed Police, which arrested Suhail and his father.
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Security Forces (SFs) on November 12 arrested a former militant, who, they claim, had re-joined militancy, identified as Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh from Ashtang area of Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol, one magazine and two grenade
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Security Forces (SFs) on November 12 arrested a former militant, who, they claim, had re-joined militancy, identified as Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh from Ashtang area of Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. One pistol, one magazine and two grenades were recovered from his possession.
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seven arm smugglers including two NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres have been arrested by the Assam Rifles and seized a huge cache of arms from them in Dimapur District on November 12, reports The Sangai Express. The Assam Rifles said, based on speci
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seven arm smugglers including two NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres have been arrested by the Assam Rifles and seized a huge cache of arms from them in Dimapur District on November 12, reports The Sangai Express. The Assam Rifles said, based on specific input, operations were undertaken in various localities of Dimapur city namely, Burma Camp, Eros Lane, Dhansiri, Darogajan and Chumukedima. During these operations, an arms dealer identified as Sanjay Kumar who was in possession of eight pistols was arrested. Based on his information, some others involved in this racket were also arrested, including one NSCN-IM cadre named John Longthasa who had come to Dhansiri to sell one Berretta pistol and two magazines to Mr Sanjay Sharma, Mrs Mary in possession of one AK series rifle, one suspected lady cadre of NSCN-IM, Mrs Awon Angkang who was working with Mr Sanjay Sharma and Mr Rajesh Gupta, a relative of Mr Sanjay Sharma. Three other persons supporting the racket were also arrested from different locations.
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taking a tough stand following the recent attack on Policemen in Garo Hills, the State Police have resolved to take down the GNLA within three months’ time through their modified drills and mechanisms. Inspector General of Police (IGP) in-charge of A
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taking a tough stand following the recent attack on Policemen in Garo Hills, the State Police have resolved to take down the GNLA within three months’ time through their modified drills and mechanisms. Inspector General of Police (IGP) in-charge of Administration and Operation GHP Raju, on November 12, said that the GNLA will be neutralized in the next three months with the Police department preparing to come up with strategized plans to take down the outfit. He also mentioned that the State is looking towards the Home Affairs Ministry for adequate manpower to contain the situation in Garo Hills. “We need the help of the CRPF and BSF personnel who are trained in jungle warfare,” he said adding that at present, the State has about six units of COBRA teams operating in the region. Terming GNLA as a ‘gang of dacoits’, he said, “the Northeast militant outfits have a set of ideologies, but GNLA does not follow any such ideology except killing and extortion.” When asked about the procurement of arms and weapons, Raju said that the weapons used by the GNLA are procured from Kokrajhar, Assam through the anti-faction of ULFA, National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) smugglers from Dimapur, Manipur and Bangladesh who made it a flourishing business to supply arms to the GNLA.
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The Sangai Express reports that three militants were reportedly killed and one injured in a five hours fierce gun-battle between the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadres near Bh
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The Sangai Express reports that three militants were reportedly killed and one injured in a five hours fierce gun-battle between the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadres near Bhalok village in Tamenglong District in the afternoon of November 12. Bombs were also reportedly used in the encounter. Police source said that the three deceased belonged to the ZUF and added that one cadre of the NSCN-IM was injured. Meanwhile, the NSCN-IM has also claimed that the three deceased hailed from the ZUF. According to NSCN-IM leaders, the ZUF cadres launched attacks on the NSCN-IM cadres from two sides near the hill-lock of Bhalok village. Explosives were also used in the attacks. Due to the explosions, an NSCN-IM cadre was injured, said the NSCN-IM source.Officially, it has been confirmed from the Police about the shootout in Tamenglong District but it has not been confirmed officially the claims made by the NSCN-IM.
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the Security Forces (SFs) seized huge quantity of explosives from a Maoist hideout in a forest in Bihar's Jamui District on November 12, reports Out Look. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Jamui Police and the CRPF's Commando battalion for Resolut
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the Security Forces (SFs) seized huge quantity of explosives from a Maoist hideout in a forest in Bihar's Jamui District on November 12, reports Out Look. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of Jamui Police and the CRPF's Commando battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) unit raided Charkhapathar area in Bhelwaghati forest and seized about 100 kg Ammonium Nitrate contained in three sacks, nine LPG cylinders, two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), two packet power gels, besides food materials, DIG (Munger Range), Sidhanshu Kumar said. The Maoists managed to escape by taking advantage of darkness during the search carried out by the SFs, he said.
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A Khasadar force official was injured when a roadside bomb went off on the Pak-Afghan highway in Landikotal area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 12, reports Daily Times. Sources said that unidentified milita
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A Khasadar force official was injured when a roadside bomb went off on the Pak-Afghan highway in Landikotal area of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 12, reports Daily Times. Sources said that unidentified militants had planted two remote-controlled explosive devices on the highway to target NATO supply vehicles. One of the planted bombs, the sources added, went off when the convoy of NATO trucks passed by. As a result, a Khasadar man, who was deployed to guard the highway, was seriously injured. The injured official is identified as Hussain Ahmad
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A renowned doctor, identified as Doctor Ehsanullah, who had come from North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for an interview for a vacant post of dermatologist, was abducted from the premises of Pakistan Institute of M
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A renowned doctor, identified as Doctor Ehsanullah, who had come from North Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for an interview for a vacant post of dermatologist, was abducted from the premises of Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad by unidentified masked men, who were riding in two vehicles, in broad daylight on November 12, reported The News.
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an alleged terror bid was foiled when Police raided an empty house in Shah Faisal Colony area of Shah Faisal Town and recovered huge cache of arms, including four Kalashnikovs, four 9mm pistols, three TT pistols and hundreds of bullets, on November 1
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an alleged terror bid was foiled when Police raided an empty house in Shah Faisal Colony area of Shah Faisal Town and recovered huge cache of arms, including four Kalashnikovs, four 9mm pistols, three TT pistols and hundreds of bullets, on November 12, reported The News. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East Pir Muhammad Shah claimed that the accused were planning to target a Muharram-ul-Haram procession in Shah Faisal Colony on November 13 (today).
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on November 12 asked the Sindh High Court (SHC) to let him leave the country to visit his sick mother in Dubai, reported Daily Times. Musharraf is facing four major criminal cases dating back to his
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Former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on November 12 asked the Sindh High Court (SHC) to let him leave the country to visit his sick mother in Dubai, reported Daily Times. Musharraf is facing four major criminal cases dating back to his 1999-2008 rule, including one related to the assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on December 27, 2007. Currently, he is on bail in all four cases, though he remains under guard at his Islamabad farmhouse because of threats from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants. He is unable to leave Pakistan as his name appears on the Government’s Exit Control List (ECL).Musharraf’s lawyer AQ Hallipota filed an application with the SHC in Karachi to have his name removed from the list, court sources said. “Since he has been bailed in all the cases against him, keeping his name on the Exit Control List is unjust,” Asiya Ishaq, spokesperson for Musharraf’s political party, the All-Pakistan Muslim League (APML) said, adding, “This is his legal right to travel anywhere as a free citizen of this country. He also wants to see his ailing mother in Dubai.” The court is expected to rule on the application on November 18, 2013.
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Police would carry out targeted operations against terrorists across the province and a counter terrorism department would also be set up soon, said Inspector General of Police Nasir Durrani at Mingora on November 12, reports Dawn. Talking to journal
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Police would carry out targeted operations against terrorists across the province and a counter terrorism department would also be set up soon, said Inspector General of Police Nasir Durrani at Mingora on November 12, reports Dawn. Talking to journalists at the Police lines in Kabal, he said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in general and Peshawar and Malakand divisions in particular were affected by terrorism. The province was a soft target for terrorists, he added. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abdullah Khan, District Police Officer (DPO) Sher Akbar Khan and other Police high ups were also present on the occasion. “This is our collective fight against terrorism and we can defeat terrorists by collective efforts,” Mr Durrani said, adding that he would prepare police for discharging their responsibilities in a better professional way. To a question, he said that Army had performed its role successfully and established peace in Malakand division.
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant and arrested seven others in Barshore area of Pishin District on November 12, reported Dawn. An intelligence official, on condition of anonymity said that SFs conducted the operation against the militants upon
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Security Forces (SFs) killed a militant and arrested seven others in Barshore area of Pishin District on November 12, reported Dawn. An intelligence official, on condition of anonymity said that SFs conducted the operation against the militants upon intelligence of their presence in the area. He said a militant was killed during exchange of fire that did not last for too long. “The forces effectively conducted operation and arrested seven terrorists alive,” he said. All detained militants were shifted to an undisclosed location for interrogation. “They belong to a banned religious organisation,” he said, without disclosing the name of the outfit. “The militants were preparing to carry out subversive activities in Balochistan,” he added.
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The Police on November 12 apprehended 45 suspected persons in a search operation that was launched in the wake of recent bomb explosions in Swabi Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. This was stated by Swabi District Police Officer (
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The Police on November 12 apprehended 45 suspected persons in a search operation that was launched in the wake of recent bomb explosions in Swabi Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reports Daily Times. This was stated by Swabi District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Khan while addressing a meeting of Police officers. The suspects include Afghan refugees, residents of Mohmand and Bajaur agencies, Buner, Peshawar, Charsadda and Muzaffargarh.
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the Rangers claimed to have arrested 28 alleged criminals during the ongoing targeted operations in different parts of Karachi.
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the Rangers claimed to have arrested 28 alleged criminals during the ongoing targeted operations in different parts of Karachi.
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) local militants had allegedly been assigned the task of kidnapping members of Shia and Ahmadi communities for ransom for fundraising, Dawn reported on November 13. The plan, according to sources, was revealed by
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) local militants had allegedly been assigned the task of kidnapping members of Shia and Ahmadi communities for ransom for fundraising, Dawn reported on November 13. The plan, according to sources, was revealed by five militants during their interrogation by intelligence agencies. The five alleged TTP terrorists - Usman Ghani alias Talha of Jameel Town, Ghulam Mohammadabad, Ali Azam alias Farooq of Razabad, Mubashar Nadeem alias Bao of Chak Jhumra, Usman of Lahore and Shahzad Ali of Gurunanakpura – had been produced before the media by the Police at a press conference on November 5. The sources said the plan to kidnap members of two communities was approved after an ‘edict’ in favour of such kidnappings for ransom issued by an unidentified cleric.According to the sources, the militants told their investigators that they would raise funds for terrorist activities by looting houses of Shia community members and stealing PTCL cables. They also confessed that they would send a part of their ill-gotten money to their group leader, Qari Imran, in Miranshah (North Waziristan Agency, Federally Administered Tribal Areas). The alleged terrorists said a car laden with explosives and weapons that was seized by Faisalabad Police on May 24 and was later remained in illegal use of an SHO, Rana Asif, was to be sent to an address in F-8 Markaz, Islamabad, for kidnapping some Chinese nationals.
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The West Range Police on November 12 arrested two militants belonging to a splinter group of the Afghan Taliban, alleged to be involved in the murders of 16 Policemen in Karachi alone, reported The News. West Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Jaw
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The West Range Police on November 12 arrested two militants belonging to a splinter group of the Afghan Taliban, alleged to be involved in the murders of 16 Policemen in Karachi alone, reported The News. West Range Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Jawed Alam Odho said that the breakthrough was made through one of the teams formed under his supervision as a result of the large number of attacks on policemen in District West this year. He said that an informant tipped the police off late on the night of November 11, 2013 about the presence of militants in Metroville, SITE. The police conducted a raid at the location and after an ensuing gun battle, arrested Abdullah alias Mukhtiar and Hamid alias Pehlwan and recovered two 9mm pistols, two hand grenades, a repeater, shotgun and ammunition. The accused were moved to the investigation unit for interrogation, where they confessed to their affiliation with a splinter group of the Afghan Taliban and divulged details of their training in Afghanistan and orders upon dispatch to Pakistan, which included killing law enforcers because they ‘are allies of the United States army’. The militants had also been involved in sectarian killings.
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two alleged criminals, identified as Mohammad Ali and Ahmed Ali, were arrested during a Police encounter in Zaman Town area of Korangi Town on November 12, reports The Express Tribune. Police officials said the arrested men had been involved in numbe
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two alleged criminals, identified as Mohammad Ali and Ahmed Ali, were arrested during a Police encounter in Zaman Town area of Korangi Town on November 12, reports The Express Tribune. Police officials said the arrested men had been involved in number of cases of street crime.
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two extortionists and land grabbers, identified as Niaz Gul and Pathan Khan, were shot dead in Muslim Town area of New Karachi Town on November 12, reported The News. Manghopir Sub-Divisional Police Officer Shaukat Ali Shahani said a third person, Ak
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two extortionists and land grabbers, identified as Niaz Gul and Pathan Khan, were shot dead in Muslim Town area of New Karachi Town on November 12, reported The News. Manghopir Sub-Divisional Police Officer Shaukat Ali Shahani said a third person, Akhtar Khan suffered injuries, adding, “They were wanted by the Gulshan-e-Maymar Police in many extortion and land grabbing cases.” He said Taliban could be responsible for the attack.
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A minor identified as Abhisekh Lama was injured when unidentified assailants hurled a petrol bomb at a micro bus ferrying passengers in Kumaripati of Lalitpur District during the transportation strike called by the poll-opposing alliance of 33-partie
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A minor identified as Abhisekh Lama was injured when unidentified assailants hurled a petrol bomb at a micro bus ferrying passengers in Kumaripati of Lalitpur District during the transportation strike called by the poll-opposing alliance of 33-parties on November 12 (today), reports Nepal News. Police said that the petrol bomb could have been lobbed at the moving micro bus from a street corner for defying the transportation strike. However, the vehicle didn’t catch fire as the petrol bomb was quickly doused.
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November - 12 
Police on November 12 (today) arrested Pradeep Mukhiya, a member of the All Nepal Terai Mukti Morcha (ANTMM), an armed outfit in Terai, reports The Himalayan Times. Mukhiya, who was arrested from Gobargatha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Sap
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Police on November 12 (today) arrested Pradeep Mukhiya, a member of the All Nepal Terai Mukti Morcha (ANTMM), an armed outfit in Terai, reports The Himalayan Times. Mukhiya, who was arrested from Gobargatha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Saptari District, is claimed to be in-charge of the group in Saptari District. Police also recovered a socket bomb, pistol and two rounds of its bullets from his possession.
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November - 12 
three Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres were injured when a group of Mohan Baidya’s Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) cadres attacked them at Dime Village Development Committee (VDC) of Jajarkot District on Novemb
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three Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres were injured when a group of Mohan Baidya’s Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) cadres attacked them at Dime Village Development Committee (VDC) of Jajarkot District on November 12, reports The Himalayan Times. Some 15 UCPN-M leaders and cadres, including district Coordinator Tek Bahadur Rawal, were asleep when the dissident CPN-Maoist-Baidya attacked them and hurled stones at them.
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November - 12 
two passengers were injured when an unidentified group hurled petrol bombs into two vehicles carrying Indian tourists in Bandipur of Tanahun District on November 12, reports Nepal News. The two four-wheelers with Indian license plate were heading to
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two passengers were injured when an unidentified group hurled petrol bombs into two vehicles carrying Indian tourists in Bandipur of Tanahun District on November 12, reports Nepal News. The two four-wheelers with Indian license plate were heading to Pokhara after a pilgrimage to Manakamana Temple when the attacked took place. The group comprising four to five men also vandalized the vehicles, injuring two passengers.
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November - 12 
two tourist buses parked in the premises of Begnash Youth Club in Lekhnath of Kaski District were torched on November 12, reports Kantipuronline.com. The buses (Na 1 Ya 60) and (Na 1 Ya 62) belonging to Begnash Lake Resort were torched sprinkling pet
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two tourist buses parked in the premises of Begnash Youth Club in Lekhnath of Kaski District were torched on November 12, reports Kantipuronline.com. The buses (Na 1 Ya 60) and (Na 1 Ya 62) belonging to Begnash Lake Resort were torched sprinkling petrol by unidentified group. The buses have been damaged in the incident. The vehicle was torched when its driver was out for dinner, it is learnt.
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November - 12 
a union level leader of Awami League (AL) was injured in an attack allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Banshkhali sub-District of Chittagong District on November 12, reports The Daily Star. Sajjad Hossain Masud, convener of Shekher Khil union of AL of the
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a union level leader of Awami League (AL) was injured in an attack allegedly by JeI-ICS cadres in Banshkhali sub-District of Chittagong District on November 12, reports The Daily Star. Sajjad Hossain Masud, convener of Shekher Khil union of AL of the sub-District, came under the attack while he was passing through Chambal Bazar by his motorcycle. The JeI-ICS cadres swooped on him with sharp weapons and sticks leaving him critically injured. They not only attacked him to injure critically but also put barricade on the road so that he could not taken to any hospital. Later, Police rushed him to the sub-District health complex and he was out of danger.
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November - 12 
at least 10 people, including a girl, were injured when hartal supporters set a bus alight in Dhaka city’s Jatrabari area on November 12, reports The Daily Star. Victims and Police suspect the perpetrators were inside the bus posing as passengers and
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at least 10 people, including a girl, were injured when hartal supporters set a bus alight in Dhaka city’s Jatrabari area on November 12, reports The Daily Star. Victims and Police suspect the perpetrators were inside the bus posing as passengers and they used gun powder to torch the bus. The bus was carrying about 50 passengers. Nine of the victims suffered burn injuries ranging from 8 to 37 percent of their bodies. The other victim has had his legs peppered when he jumped out through a window to save himself. The nine burn victims were identified as Abdur Rahim, Abul Kalam Azad, Abdul Mannan, Abdul Hai, Abu Bakar, GM Shubho, Tarek Ahmed, Rabeya Sultana and Khabir Uddin. The other victim, Khalil, was a rickshaw puller.
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November - 12 
At least 15 people including three Policemen were injured in a clash between cadres Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Police at East area of Bangabandhu bridge in Tangail District on November 12, the third day of 84-hour hartal (general strike) enforced by B
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At least 15 people including three Policemen were injured in a clash between cadres Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and Police at East area of Bangabandhu bridge in Tangail District on November 12, the third day of 84-hour hartal (general strike) enforced by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party alliance, reports The Daily Star. The clash took place when JeI and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) took position in the area and blocked Bhuiyanpur-Bangabandhu road burning tyres. The JeI-ICS cadres hurled brick chips when Police tried to disperse them.
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November - 12 
In a blistering attack on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while addressing a rally at Telihati High School field in Kotalipara sub-District of Gopalganj District on November 12 said Khaleda is responsible for the death of 20
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In a blistering attack on BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina while addressing a rally at Telihati High School field in Kotalipara sub-District of Gopalganj District on November 12 said Khaleda is responsible for the death of 20 people killed in recent hartal violence, reports The Daily Star. She accused Khaleda of enforcing hartal despite her call for withdrawing the programme. The Prime Minister alleged that the opposition leader does not want to contest elections. “She (Khaleda) does not like election.”
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November - 12 
International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on November 12 indicted Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) assistant secretary general ATM Azharul Islam (61) on six charges of murder, genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War in 1971, repor
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International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) on November 12 indicted Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) assistant secretary general ATM Azharul Islam (61) on six charges of murder, genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the Liberation War in 1971, reports The Daily Star. The former president of Rangpur District unit Islami Chhatra Sangha, the then student wing of JeI, was also charged with torture, loot, arson, abduction, rape, mass killing and conspiracy to kill unarmed civilians at different parts of Rangpur. Following a warrant of arrest issued by the tribunal on August 22, 2012, law enforcers arrested Azharul at his Moghbazar house in Dhaka city.
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November - 12 
Police arrested three ICS cadres when they were vandalizing AL office at Srinadi village of Noakhali District on November 12, reports The Independent. The arrestees were identified as Repon (22), Saifur Rahman Johi (30) and Iqbal Hossain (26). Police
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Police arrested three ICS cadres when they were vandalizing AL office at Srinadi village of Noakhali District on November 12, reports The Independent. The arrestees were identified as Repon (22), Saifur Rahman Johi (30) and Iqbal Hossain (26). Police recovered one pipe gun, one steel chapatti and other weapons from them.
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November - 13 
About 400 spiked wooden blocks planted to trap and maim patrol and election duty personnel were recovered by Security Forces as they were looking for hidden landmines in Bastar area of Chhattisgarh, reports Zee News on November 14. Sources said these
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About 400 spiked wooden blocks planted to trap and maim patrol and election duty personnel were recovered by Security Forces as they were looking for hidden landmines in Bastar area of Chhattisgarh, reports Zee News on November 14. Sources said these blocks had sharp nails and chiseled metal rods which would act as deadly booby traps once security men or poll parties walk over them. "While the forces were looking for Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) to defuse them, they were surprised to find these innovative traps. Close to 400 such death clutches were recovered from Bijapur district alone," a senior official said.
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November - 13 
Border security Force (BSF) rescued a coal exporter, Janking Marak in the night of November 13 from the clutches of Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels near the India-Bangladesh border under Gausapara border outpost in South Garo Hills Distri
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Border security Force (BSF) rescued a coal exporter, Janking Marak in the night of November 13 from the clutches of Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) rebels near the India-Bangladesh border under Gausapara border outpost in South Garo Hills District. The coal exporter was rescued after the BSF troopers challenged four GNLA rebels while they were attempting to cross over to Bangladesh. The rebels fled the area leaving behind the exporter, who was blindfolded. GNLA rebels abducted Marak from his residence in South Garo Hills region on November 10. Meanwhile, Police are still clueless about the whereabouts of another coal exporter, Gopal Sharma, and three traders abducted by suspected GNLA rebels.
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November - 13 
first phase of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections will begin on November 13 (today) in Goalpara and Kamrup Districts amid strict security arrangements, reports The Sentinel. The State Government has ordered Additional Director Gener
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first phase of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) elections will begin on November 13 (today) in Goalpara and Kamrup Districts amid strict security arrangements, reports The Sentinel. The State Government has ordered Additional Director General of Police (DGP), AP Raut to station in Goalpara to keep the law and order situation under control. Altogether 73,871 voters will be participating in the elections to decide the fate of 30 candidates in 7 constituencies.
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November - 13 
Garo National Council (GNC)-Assam State Zone strongly condemned the incident of November 13, 2013 at Tanti Village, (near Nabang) (Goalpara District) where 10 members of the Rabha Viper Force (RVF) hurled grenades upon the villagers and also fired m
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Garo National Council (GNC)-Assam State Zone strongly condemned the incident of November 13, 2013 at Tanti Village, (near Nabang) (Goalpara District) where 10 members of the Rabha Viper Force (RVF) hurled grenades upon the villagers and also fired more than five rounds at Tanti Village inhabitants, reports The Sentinel on November 14. RVF militants then abducted Eden Marak, son of Sading Sangam and Salmendor Marak, son of Henot Shira from the Tanti Village, and later came to know that they are hinted to Army stationed at Kukurkatta. “We have come to know from this that Assam Police and Indian Army is bent to harass innocent Garo people with hand in glove with the Rabha extremist and Assam Government has left the Garo people to die in the hands of Assam Police and Army officers, GNC alleged.
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November - 13 
polling in Maoist areas of Bastar and Rajnandgaon has now touched a record 72.8 per cent, as against the November 11 estimate of 67 per cent, reports The Indian Express. As polling parties returned from interior areas — some of them are still to reac
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polling in Maoist areas of Bastar and Rajnandgaon has now touched a record 72.8 per cent, as against the November 11 estimate of 67 per cent, reports The Indian Express. As polling parties returned from interior areas — some of them are still to reach — the Election Commission on November 13 evening revised the figures and noted that several constituencies recorded much higher polling percentage than initially believed.
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November - 13 
SFs arrested one suspected militant from a hideout, identified as Saidul Ali, from Amorajan locality in Karbi Anglong District on November 13, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered one 9 mm pistol, several fake identity and PAN cards from the accused
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SFs arrested one suspected militant from a hideout, identified as Saidul Ali, from Amorajan locality in Karbi Anglong District on November 13, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered one 9 mm pistol, several fake identity and PAN cards from the accused. “He was planning to abduct a businessman from Sukanjan area of Bokajan town. We are interrogating him for more information,” said S. Roymedhi, Officer in charge of Bokajan Police Station.
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November - 13 
the Dorbar Shnong (village level council), Mooksawan in its general meeting held on November 13 decided to boycott the District Council Election in Jaintia Hills if the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) went ahead with the new delimit
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the Dorbar Shnong (village level council), Mooksawan in its general meeting held on November 13 decided to boycott the District Council Election in Jaintia Hills if the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC) went ahead with the new delimitation bill which bifurcates the village into two parts.
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November - 13 
the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has advised all Kuki people of Chandel District to refrain from attending the alleged concocted Kuki Peoples' Forum invitation regarding the 'Kuki-Naga Reconciliation Day celebration' to be held on November 16 at
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the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has advised all Kuki people of Chandel District to refrain from attending the alleged concocted Kuki Peoples' Forum invitation regarding the 'Kuki-Naga Reconciliation Day celebration' to be held on November 16 at District Sports Complex, Christian Village of Chandel, reports The Sangai Express on November 14. Rather than following on their own tenet ‘Nagaland for Christ’, Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) has resorted to their usual subversive method to gain control of Chandel District through the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), which is unfathomably aligned to them. On this occasion they have fabricated ‘Kuki Peoples (Sic) Forum’ to organise ‘Kuki-Naga Reconciliation Day Celebration, the KNO statement said. Today, or whenever, if there is to be reconciliation of Kuki and Naga peoples: a) the two legitimate bodies, Kuki Inpi and United Naga Council must represent the two communities, Kuki and Naga; b) KNO and NSCN-IM must endorse the resolutions of peace and reconciliation passed by Kuki Inpi and United Naga Council, it stated.
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November - 13 
The Sangai Express reports on November 13 that militant outfits, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), PREPAK, Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) and United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) have denied their hands
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The Sangai Express reports on November 13 that militant outfits, Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), PREPAK, Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) and United Nation Liberation Front (UNLF) have denied their hands in the assassination of Manipur Peoples Party (MPP) vice-president Haobijam Manisana who was shot dead by some unidentified persons on November 13.
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November - 13 
The Sangai Express reports that Police claimed to have arrested a militant belonging to Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Samukcham Thomba from near the Social Sciences department of Manipur University in Imphal West District on November 1
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The Sangai Express reports that Police claimed to have arrested a militant belonging to Peoples Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Samukcham Thomba from near the Social Sciences department of Manipur University in Imphal West District on November 13.
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November - 13 
unidentified miscreants fired three shots at the grocery of’ general secretary’ (Chirang District) of the All Koch Rajbongshi Student’s Union (AKRSU), Rajani Chaudhury, at Sundari under Sidli Police Station in Chirang District on November 13, reports
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unidentified miscreants fired three shots at the grocery of’ general secretary’ (Chirang District) of the All Koch Rajbongshi Student’s Union (AKRSU), Rajani Chaudhury, at Sundari under Sidli Police Station in Chirang District on November 13, reports The Assam Tribune.
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November - 13 
An exchange of gunfire took place between Police and militants in Roshan Bagh area of Al-Noor Society near Federal B Area in Gulberg Town on November 13 (today), reports Dawn. Police sealed the area while the suspects managed to escape under the cove
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An exchange of gunfire took place between Police and militants in Roshan Bagh area of Al-Noor Society near Federal B Area in Gulberg Town on November 13 (today), reports Dawn. Police sealed the area while the suspects managed to escape under the cover of gunfire.
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November - 13 
an unidentified man died of gunshot wounds near Five Star Chowrangi in North Nazimabad Town on November 13 (today), reported Dawn.
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an unidentified man died of gunshot wounds near Five Star Chowrangi in North Nazimabad Town on November 13 (today), reported Dawn.
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November - 13 
an unidentified man was killed and another was injured in gun firing incident in Kalapul area of Saddar Town on November 13 (today), reports Dawn.
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an unidentified man was killed and another was injured in gun firing incident in Kalapul area of Saddar Town on November 13 (today), reports Dawn.
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November - 13 
Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and one Rangers person were killed when a shootout occurred during a targeted operation conducted by the paramilitary force in Gulshan-i-Buner area of Landhi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of
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Three Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and one Rangers person were killed when a shootout occurred during a targeted operation conducted by the paramilitary force in Gulshan-i-Buner area of Landhi Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 13 (today), reported Dawn. The report quoted Rangers spokesperson as saying that the suspected militants were plotting terrorist activities to be carried out during Muharram and opened fire when the Rangers team arrived in their vicinity to conduct a targeted operation. He further said that the three suspects were killed in retaliatory fire by the raiding team. The spokesperson confirmed that one of the Rangers personnel was killed during the clash and added that a huge quantity of weapons, including hand grenades, were also recovered from their possession.
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November - 13 
people gathered on November 13 (today) with flags at Tudikhel, an open space in the centre of Kathmandu, to defy the bandh (shut down) called by 33-party alliance of the poll opposing parties, reports Nepal News. The gathering has been called by the
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people gathered on November 13 (today) with flags at Tudikhel, an open space in the centre of Kathmandu, to defy the bandh (shut down) called by 33-party alliance of the poll opposing parties, reports Nepal News. The gathering has been called by the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), the apex body of businesses in Nepal. The gathering will then turn into a rally against the transportation strike called until November 20.
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November - 13 
In another incident, as many as 650 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-JeI men have been sued on charges of attacks on Police and AL rally in Pabna and Rangpur Districts on November 13, reports The Daily Star. In Pabna District, 500 BNP-JeI activists
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In another incident, as many as 650 Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-JeI men have been sued on charges of attacks on Police and AL rally in Pabna and Rangpur Districts on November 13, reports The Daily Star. In Pabna District, 500 BNP-JeI activists were sued in Faridpur sub-District of the District for attacking an AL rally there. In Rangpur District, Police filed a case accusing 150 leaders and activists of BNP and its associate bodies of attacking cops during hartal (general strike) hours in Rangpur city.
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November - 14 
A shoot-out between cadres of suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and a rival underground group reportedly took place on November 14 at Ashang Khullen village under Kasom Block, Ukhrul District. The NSCN-IM claim
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A shoot-out between cadres of suspected Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and a rival underground group reportedly took place on November 14 at Ashang Khullen village under Kasom Block, Ukhrul District. The NSCN-IM claimed that one cadre of the rival underground group operating in the area has been killed on the spot. Detailed report of the incident was not available till the time of filing this report.
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November - 14 
Hazaribag District Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik has suspended officer-in-charge of the Bishnugarh Police Station, Rameshwar Ram for ignoring warnings of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on the Dhanbad-based road cons
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Hazaribag District Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoj Kaushik has suspended officer-in-charge of the Bishnugarh Police Station, Rameshwar Ram for ignoring warnings of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) attack on the Dhanbad-based road construction company and its officials, reports The Times of India on November 15. The firm is currently engaged in the construction of 20-Km stretch between Gomia in Bokaro and Bishnugarh in Hazaribag, two highly Maoist-affected areas.
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November - 14 
Holding the October 12 resolution of the All Tribal Contractors’ Association, Manipur(ATCAM) as “unacceptable” and with a “hidden agenda to hatch confusion and division among the tribal(s)”, the ‘office of the general accounts officer(OGAC), general
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Holding the October 12 resolution of the All Tribal Contractors’ Association, Manipur(ATCAM) as “unacceptable” and with a “hidden agenda to hatch confusion and division among the tribal(s)”, the ‘office of the general accounts officer(OGAC), general headquarters(GHQ) Naga army of the NSCN-IM’ has reminded ATCAM of its moral obligation “ to immediately review” the resolutions “at the earliest , to avoid further denunciation lest ATACM be held responsible for any consequences out of this matter”, reports Nagaland Post on November 15. In a communiqué, OGAC referred to ATCAM’s resolution in banning lending of profiles or documents to sub-contractors subject to e-tender for 9th phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) 2013-14 and restricting ATCAM members against execution of contract works beyond their individual District without prior permission and knowledge of ATCAM president and secretary of respective district contractors’ association.
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November - 14 
Jharkhand Police on November 14 arrested one person, Gopal Goyal allegedly involved in the illegal transaction of funds to Indian Mujahideen (IM) that was responsible for the October 27 serial blasts in Patna, reports The Times of India. Goyal was ar
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Jharkhand Police on November 14 arrested one person, Gopal Goyal allegedly involved in the illegal transaction of funds to Indian Mujahideen (IM) that was responsible for the October 27 serial blasts in Patna, reports The Times of India. Goyal was arrested while transferring funds illegally to bank accounts in Dhanbad and sending the money to IM militants. Dhanbad Superintendant of Police (SP) Anoop T Matthew commented, "We got to know about some illegal transactions which were related to blasts in Bihar. We are investigating into the matter and all the suspicious transactions are being verified. We are investigating in coordination with Bihar police. We are questioning few people, investigating and verifying accounts”.
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November - 14 
Justifying the demand of INR 231.74 crore from14th Finance Commission (FC) beginning from 2015-16 for Policing and security related expenditure, Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar said the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) still has at lea
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Justifying the demand of INR 231.74 crore from14th Finance Commission (FC) beginning from 2015-16 for Policing and security related expenditure, Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar said the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) still has at least 19 hideouts in neighbouring Bangladesh, reports Times of India.CM, Sarkar said NLFT is trying to recruit new cadres and extort money for its revival. The militants have become weak and cornered but they are not totally uprooted. "I made it clear to 14th FC that insurgency in Tripura is contained but not eradicated though we have a remarkable success in dealing with militancy," said Sarkar."NLFT is still active in a few locations of the state and they are trying to disrupt the barbed wire fencing on the 130-kilometre long stretch in the south-eastern part along the Tripura-Bangladesh border," added Sarkar. He however, pointed out that All Tripura Tiger Force militants do not have hideouts in Bangladesh. Sarkar stated that the state's security related expenditure has increased to 16 percent of the total committed expenditure and the figure continues to rise for maintaining peace and fight against the insurgents. He said the present government in Bangladesh has taken action against the northeast militants using its territory, but still there are few more camps of Tripura militants there.
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November - 14 
Notwithstanding the fast pace of the exercise it is undertaking to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh, the Centre is worried over the long-term security implications in Telangana as well as residuary Andhra Pradesh (AP), reports The Hindu on November 15. It vi
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Notwithstanding the fast pace of the exercise it is undertaking to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh, the Centre is worried over the long-term security implications in Telangana as well as residuary Andhra Pradesh (AP), reports The Hindu on November 15. It views the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) menace, Jehadi terrorism and communalism as the foremost concerns for Telangana while residuary AP would have coastal security as an area of prime concern. In a note titled ' Andhra Pradesh: Emerging concerns following Cabinet decision to divide the State' submitted by senior Security Advisor to Union Home Minister and Task Force on security issues on bifurcation chairman K. Vijay Kumar, Andhra Pradesh came in for lavish praise for creating ‘excellent organisational structures’ in police like Greyhounds and State SIB for fighting the Maoist menace, counter intelligence cell and OCTOPUS to handle the Jihadi terrorism and a strong intelligence network to deal with the communal situation. The Task Force said that Telangana and residuary AP would need to create similar structures/policy framework in shortest possible time, to ensure that Maoists were not able to take advantage of the transition phase and share each other's experiences.
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November - 14 
Police arrested two persons, Bharat Pawar and Shantaram Ubale near K.K. Market in Balajinagar (Pune) on November 14 along with 45 Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 1,000 denomination, reports The Times of India. Assistant Police Inspector Suraj
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Police arrested two persons, Bharat Pawar and Shantaram Ubale near K.K. Market in Balajinagar (Pune) on November 14 along with 45 Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) of INR 1,000 denomination, reports The Times of India. Assistant Police Inspector Suraj Patil told that the suspects have said they obtained notes from another person to encash them in Pune for a commission. The suspects have been charged under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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November - 14 
SFs on November 14 arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) linkmen, identified as Salmendrar Marak and Eden Marak, at Thanti hill area near Kachumari village in Goalpara District, reports Times of India.
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SFs on November 14 arrested two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) linkmen, identified as Salmendrar Marak and Eden Marak, at Thanti hill area near Kachumari village in Goalpara District, reports Times of India.
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November - 14 
State chief minister Neiphiu Rio, on November 14, claimed that Nagas were divided by “our adversaries” and urged the people to strive for unity as it was time that Nagas strived for peace, emotional, social and cultural and political integration, rep
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State chief minister Neiphiu Rio, on November 14, claimed that Nagas were divided by “our adversaries” and urged the people to strive for unity as it was time that Nagas strived for peace, emotional, social and cultural and political integration, reports Nagaland Post.
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November - 14 
Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants abducted, Dilip Dutta Medhi (45), from Choto Matia area under Dudhnoi Police Station in Goalpara District on November 14, reports The Telegraph. Medhi is an officer of the Sericulture departmen
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Suspected Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants abducted, Dilip Dutta Medhi (45), from Choto Matia area under Dudhnoi Police Station in Goalpara District on November 14, reports The Telegraph. Medhi is an officer of the Sericulture department of Meghalaya, posted at Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District.
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November - 14 
Suspected militants belonging to the Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) abducted a trader, Papan Saha Parmanik (38), from Ramfalbil market under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District on November 14, re
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Suspected militants belonging to the Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) abducted a trader, Papan Saha Parmanik (38), from Ramfalbil market under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District on November 14, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 14 
the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), currently under ceasefire since July 2004 has expressed concern over delay on the part of the Government to release the monthly stipend of INR 3,000 each, which has been pending since March this year. “It
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the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC), currently under ceasefire since July 2004 has expressed concern over delay on the part of the Government to release the monthly stipend of INR 3,000 each, which has been pending since March this year. “It is almost eight months now that our cadres are without stipend which made the lives of our cadres miserable,” the ANVC publicity secretary Arist Sangma said on November 14 while urging Government to release the same at the earliest.
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November - 14 
The Gaya District Police on November 14 registered a case against a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) assistant commandant, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, posted in Barachatti (Gaya), on charges of leaking crucial information on security operations to the Com
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The Gaya District Police on November 14 registered a case against a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) assistant commandant, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, posted in Barachatti (Gaya), on charges of leaking crucial information on security operations to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Indian Express. Confirming this, Inspector General of Police (Operations) Amit Kumar said Yadav was being interrogated, and was likely to be arrested. "We have telephone records and other clinching and crucial evidence against the officer," said the IG. When contacted, CRPF IG (Operations) Zulfiquar Hasan said they had initiated a "parallel inquiry" into the case. According to sources, Yadav's role came to light following the arrest of a Naxal leader, Pradip Yadav, who was active in the Gaya-Aurangabad area.
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November - 14 
The Independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) has started serving extortion notices on the tea planters of Dibrugarh and Sivasagar Districts demanding hefty sums from them, reports The Assam Tribune on November 15 .
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The Independent faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) has started serving extortion notices on the tea planters of Dibrugarh and Sivasagar Districts demanding hefty sums from them, reports The Assam Tribune on November 15 .
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November - 14 
The interrogation of the five alleged hawala (illegal money transfer) operators in Bihar and Jharkhand, who have allegedly funded the, Patna blast (October 27, 2013) has revealed that they were recruited by some unidentified men for operating the fak
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The interrogation of the five alleged hawala (illegal money transfer) operators in Bihar and Jharkhand, who have allegedly funded the, Patna blast (October 27, 2013) has revealed that they were recruited by some unidentified men for operating the fake online lottery scams and alluring gullible people into it, Deccan Chronicle reported on November 15 (today). “They had collected lot of money through this online fraud. Some gullible recipients, who had responded to the mails electronically remitted advance fee for bogus lottery in different bank accounts, which were mentioned in the mails. This money was reportedly used for the Patna blast,” said an official source.“They have several bank accounts in which people used to remit money. The accused used to further transfer the funds to some unknown accounts, including that of Ayesha Bano from Mangalore, which was later withdrawn to execute the Patna blast,” the officer added.
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November - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that Police, on November 14, ‘picked up’ one Khajin Haloi (38) for sending an SMS to the Newslive, a Guwahati-based TV channel, on November 13, saying there will be a bomb blast in Assam chief minister’s meeting in Guwahati
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The Shillong Times reports that Police, on November 14, ‘picked up’ one Khajin Haloi (38) for sending an SMS to the Newslive, a Guwahati-based TV channel, on November 13, saying there will be a bomb blast in Assam chief minister’s meeting in Guwahati (Assam). Haloi, who hails from Nalbari Koriabijoligat in Assam, was picked up from Rynjah in East Khasi Hills District. Police also recovered the phone which was used to send the SMS.
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November - 14 
The Shillong Times reports that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has warned the Meghalaya Urban Development Authority (MUDA) officials against continuing the eviction drives against tribal people even as it issued a fresh life threa
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The Shillong Times reports that the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) has warned the Meghalaya Urban Development Authority (MUDA) officials against continuing the eviction drives against tribal people even as it issued a fresh life threat on Urban Affairs Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh. “The council issues strict warning to the employees of MUDA not to repeat such action in the near future or be ready to face the consequences,” the outfit’s publicity secretary Sainkupar Nongtraw said in statement issued on November 14.
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November - 14 
An Afghan man said to be on a suicide mission was arrested after a brief encounter with security personnel in Tarnol area, a suburbs of Islamabad, on November 14, reports Dawn. According to sources, Matiullah had arrived from Afghanistan via Torkham
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An Afghan man said to be on a suicide mission was arrested after a brief encounter with security personnel in Tarnol area, a suburbs of Islamabad, on November 14, reports Dawn. According to sources, Matiullah had arrived from Afghanistan via Torkham a few days ago and stayed at a house in Tarnol area. He was reported to be wearing jacket stuffed with about five kilograms of explosives and was planning to attack a 9th Muharram procession near Asna Ashari Imambargah at G-6/2. The sources said the bomber had been arrested on information provided by an alleged Afghan agent detained by a team of security forces and capital police. Syed Mohammad Abdullah told interrogators that he had brought the bomber from Torkham for attacking the procession. The sources said Abdullah used to work for an Afghan intelligence agency. He had also spied for the French Embassy in Islamabad from 1996 to 2010. He had been arrested by Khasadars in Khyber Agency in December 2010 when his movement in Wazir Dhand aroused suspicion. Abdullah was handed over to a joint investigation team comprising officials of the ISI, Intelligence Bureau and police. The report submitted by the team said that he had been involved in spying against Pakistan. The report said that two cases, one relating to a murder attempt, had been registered against him in the Margalla Police Station in 2010.
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November - 14 
At least three persons were injured in an explosion in Shah Ghazai area of Awaran District in Balochistan on November 14, reports Daily Times.
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At least three persons were injured in an explosion in Shah Ghazai area of Awaran District in Balochistan on November 14, reports Daily Times.
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November - 14 
The hujra (guest house) of a tribesman, identified as Shah, was damaged in Ghundi area in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 14, reports The News. The gate and portion of the bo
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The hujra (guest house) of a tribesman, identified as Shah, was damaged in Ghundi area in the Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 14, reports The News. The gate and portion of the boundary-wall of the structure were damaged in the explosion. However, no human loss was reported in the blast.
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November - 14 
The law enforcement agencies have apprehended more than half a dozen suspects for their alleged involvement in carrying out attacks outside imambargahs in the North Nazimabad and North Karachi area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capita
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The law enforcement agencies have apprehended more than half a dozen suspects for their alleged involvement in carrying out attacks outside imambargahs in the North Nazimabad and North Karachi area of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 14, reports Daily Times.
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November - 14 
the Security Forces (SFs) arrested two alleged terrorists and recovered arms and explosives from their possession in Khuna Gandao area of Shahidano Dhand in Kurram Agency on November 14, reports The News. 55 land-mines, six hand-grenades, mortar shel
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the Security Forces (SFs) arrested two alleged terrorists and recovered arms and explosives from their possession in Khuna Gandao area of Shahidano Dhand in Kurram Agency on November 14, reports The News. 55 land-mines, six hand-grenades, mortar shells, eight chemical masks, four kilogram explosives, binocular, compass, cameras and thousands of rounds were recovered from the possession of the arrested terrorists. The identity of the arrested persons was not disclosed to the media.
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November - 14 
As many as 19 people were injured when an unidentified gang, believed to be the cadres of agitating Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) and other dissident parties, hurled a petrol bomb into a moving bus at Basamadi Vill
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As many as 19 people were injured when an unidentified gang, believed to be the cadres of agitating Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) and other dissident parties, hurled a petrol bomb into a moving bus at Basamadi Village Development Committee (VDC) in Hetauda town of Makwanpur District on November 14, reports The Himalayan Times. Three of the injured, including driver Bhola Prasad Sah, bus helper Surendra Chaudhary and an unidentified passenger, are in critical condition. The bus has been completely destroyed in the arson.
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November - 14 
Six cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) were injured and 11 cadres are out of contact after the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) attacked the election publicity team of the party at Purchaudi Vil
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Six cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) were injured and 11 cadres are out of contact after the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) attacked the election publicity team of the party at Purchaudi Village Development Committee (VDC) in Baitadi District on November 14, reports The Himalayan Times. The team of the UCPN-M comprising around 100 cadres attacked the team of CPN-UML comprising 21 people including former District Chairman, Narendra Bista.
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November - 14 
the Government on November 14 said it will arrest top leaders of poll-opposing parties, including the CPN-Maoist-Baidya, who, according to the Government, are behind the escalating violence, reports Kantipuronline.com. Police have arrested 86 cadres
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the Government on November 14 said it will arrest top leaders of poll-opposing parties, including the CPN-Maoist-Baidya, who, according to the Government, are behind the escalating violence, reports Kantipuronline.com. Police have arrested 86 cadres of the parties in the past four days in connection with vandalism and arson across the country. Police said they have named some top leaders of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya in their statement. SSP Hemanta Pal of the Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s Office said “We will soon start arresting top leaders of the CPN-Maoist-Baidya, as they are the ones involved in all the anti-election activities so far.”
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November - 14 
the Supreme Court (SC) on November 14 issued an interim order directing the poll-opposing alliance of 33 political parties led by CPN-Maoist-Baidya to call off the 10-day long strike, reports Kantipuronline.com. Responding to a petition against the 1
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the Supreme Court (SC) on November 14 issued an interim order directing the poll-opposing alliance of 33 political parties led by CPN-Maoist-Baidya to call off the 10-day long strike, reports Kantipuronline.com. Responding to a petition against the 10-day bandh (shut down) called by the poll-opposing alliance, a single bench of Justice Ram Kumar Prasad Shah said no party has the right to infringe on the people's right to vote without fear as guaranteed by the constitution noting “One has every right to stay away from the vote, but one cannot infringe on the rights of others.”
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November - 14 
Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Cahirman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda speaking to a television channel on November 14, a day after a bomb was detonated targeting the vehicle Dahal was traveling in to reach to an election assembly
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Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Cahirman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda speaking to a television channel on November 14, a day after a bomb was detonated targeting the vehicle Dahal was traveling in to reach to an election assembly in Belauri District said “Baidhya ji (Mohan Baidhya) is conspiring to assassinate me. The bomb that was detonated in Kanchanpur was meant to kill me. If they were able to ambush the vehicle I was travelling in I wouldn’t have been talking to you this morning”, reports Nepal News. However, Dahal added that he is not afraid of getting killed as he is ready to sacrifice his life to ensure successful Constituent Assembly election to bring about a “progressive transformation” of the country.
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November - 14 
A former leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) of Rajshahi University was killed allegedly by the cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Sadullapur sub
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A former leader of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) of Rajshahi University was killed allegedly by the cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS), the student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) in Sadullapur sub-District of Gaibandha District on November 14, reports The Daily Star. Khalilur Rahman Mamun, former BCL president of Shah Makhdum hall at Rajshahi University was attacked and hacked indiscriminately by a group of ICS cadres armed with different sharp weapons as he was inside a saloon, leaving him critically injured. He succumbed to his injuries on way to Hospital.
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November - 14 
the cadres of JeI-ICS went on a rampage in Dhaka city on November 14, exploding at least 50 crude bombs and vandalizing 20 vehicles, reports New Age. The cadres fled the spot before the Police reached there. Police said that they went to the area, bu
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the cadres of JeI-ICS went on a rampage in Dhaka city on November 14, exploding at least 50 crude bombs and vandalizing 20 vehicles, reports New Age. The cadres fled the spot before the Police reached there. Police said that they went to the area, but they could not arrest anyone in connection with explosion and vandalism. JeI-ICS cadres demonstrated as the Election Commission (EC) had recently announced that the Islamist party cannot take part in the general election in line with a high court verdict.
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November - 14 
Main opposition United National Party (UNP) on November 14 decided to boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) following several attacks on the party's headquarters, reports Colombo Page. The UNP accused the Government of harassin
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Main opposition United National Party (UNP) on November 14 decided to boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) following several attacks on the party's headquarters, reports Colombo Page. The UNP accused the Government of harassing the party and said it would therefore boycott CHOGM entirely. The UNP earlier said the party would boycott the meeting but the party leader would attend the opening ceremony. However, UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake said the party has decided to boycott the CHOGM entirely because the Government is using devious methods to harass the UNP. The UNP together with several opposition political parties organized an exhibition on Human Rights and the Implementation of Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) recommendations at the party headquarters SiriKotha. However, several groups protested the UNP for bringing in the kin of Tamil people went missing during the war for the exhibition and allowing the Channel 4 journalists to participate in the party press conference. The protesters attacked the party headquarters and the opposition leader's vehicle on November 14 and the protests continued November 15 (today) as well. The UNP party alleges that the protesters are Government supporters.
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November - 14 
Visiting UK Foreign Secretary William Hague held talks with members of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on the devolution and reconciliation in Sri Lanka on November 14 at the British High Commission in Colombo said “An important part of my purpose
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Visiting UK Foreign Secretary William Hague held talks with members of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on the devolution and reconciliation in Sri Lanka on November 14 at the British High Commission in Colombo said “An important part of my purpose of coming to Sri Lanka was to meet members of the Tamil community as well as those working across Sri Lanka to promote human rights, reconciliation and accountability for past crimes,” reports Daily Mirror. During the meeting, which was attended by TNA Leader R. Sampanthan and MPs M.A. Sumanthiran; Suresh Premachandran; Mavai Sendhiraja and Selvam Adaikkalanathan, the visiting Foreign Secretary stressed his support for a peaceful and stable Sri Lanka and noted that the protection of minority and human rights for all was paramount in achieving long lasting peace.
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November - 15 
A Police Constable, identified as Abdul Rashid Tantaray, was injured and the Station House Officer (SHO) escaped unhurt in a militant shoot out at Janglat Mandi area of Anantnag District on November 15, reports Daily Excelsior.
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A Police Constable, identified as Abdul Rashid Tantaray, was injured and the Station House Officer (SHO) escaped unhurt in a militant shoot out at Janglat Mandi area of Anantnag District on November 15, reports Daily Excelsior.
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November - 15 
Ayesha Banu and her husband Zubair, who are allegedly involved in terror funding, were brought over to Patna on November 15 from Mangalore (Karnataka) and later taken to Lakhisarai where Police are investigating the case, according to The Times of In
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Ayesha Banu and her husband Zubair, who are allegedly involved in terror funding, were brought over to Patna on November 15 from Mangalore (Karnataka) and later taken to Lakhisarai where Police are investigating the case, according to The Times of India.
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November - 15 
Day after the Kuki National Organization (KNO) advised Kukis against attending an alleged concocted reconciliation meet slated to be held on November 16, the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), on November 15, appealed all to support and join the pe
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Day after the Kuki National Organization (KNO) advised Kukis against attending an alleged concocted reconciliation meet slated to be held on November 16, the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF), on November 15, appealed all to support and join the peace and reconciliation programme without any doubt and hesitation saying "We must forgive and forget the past so that peace and development visited us again." A statement issued by the Information and Publicity Secretary of UKLF, JM Thadou said Peace and Reconciliation meeting for the Kukis and Nagas of Chandel district is schedule to be held at Chandel so that real peace and normalcy is restored in the district which is in line with the teaching of the Holy Bible.
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November - 15 
Imphal East District Police commandos and troops of 40 Assam Rifles arrested one KCP cadre, identified as Irengbam Brojen alias Michael, from Hiyangthang area in Imphal West District on November 15. One mobile phone along with a SIM card and one Chin
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Imphal East District Police commandos and troops of 40 Assam Rifles arrested one KCP cadre, identified as Irengbam Brojen alias Michael, from Hiyangthang area in Imphal West District on November 15. One mobile phone along with a SIM card and one Chinese hand grenade were seized from his possession, said a press release issued by Imphal East SP.
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November - 15 
Interrogation of arrested IM ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal revealed that a former Assam Rifles jawan (trooper) Bal Bahadur Thapa alias Abdullah, is apparently IM’s key man in Nepal, Hindustan Times reported on November 16. A close associate
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Interrogation of arrested IM ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal revealed that a former Assam Rifles jawan (trooper) Bal Bahadur Thapa alias Abdullah, is apparently IM’s key man in Nepal, Hindustan Times reported on November 16. A close associate of Bhatkal, he has been under the scanner for some time. Abdullah had been instrumental in setting up an IM module and indoctrinating youth from around Pokhara and Kathmandu. He is also suspected to have a role in the Bodh Gaya blasts. Bhatkal further revealed that Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi not only tops the hit-list of IM but is also the main target, Zee News reported on November 16. "Narendra Modi is first on the list...second is Narendra Modi...all the way upto No 10, it is only Modi," Bhatkal allegedly said, according to senior Policemen who interrogated him.
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November - 15 
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police arrested a former militant, identified as Nazir Ahmad Dar and his accomplice, identified as Bashir Ahmad Rather on charges of extortion from Srinagar city of Srinagar District on November 15, reports Daily Excelsior.
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Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police arrested a former militant, identified as Nazir Ahmad Dar and his accomplice, identified as Bashir Ahmad Rather on charges of extortion from Srinagar city of Srinagar District on November 15, reports Daily Excelsior.
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November - 15 
Nagaland Post reports on November 16 that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) terminated one PS Pavei, for brining “dishonor” to the NSCN by being involved in “criminal activities which are against the code of conduct ensh
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Nagaland Post reports on November 16 that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) terminated one PS Pavei, for brining “dishonor” to the NSCN by being involved in “criminal activities which are against the code of conduct enshrined in party rules NSCN.” A release by ‘cabinet secretary’ N L Raikham stated that in accordance to the gravity of the crime committed by the accused, the NSCN-IM has terminated PS Pavei from active service of the NSCN.
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November - 15 
Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur District Police rescued an abducted businessman after a brief exchange of fire at a teak plantation in Tulazouma and also arrested one of the kidnappers, identified as one Akashe Shohe (26), on November 15. One maga
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Nagaland Post reports that Dimapur District Police rescued an abducted businessman after a brief exchange of fire at a teak plantation in Tulazouma and also arrested one of the kidnappers, identified as one Akashe Shohe (26), on November 15. One magazine along with eight live rounds of M-20 pistol and two empty cases of 9 mm pistol were recovered from the scene. The arrestee revealed that he was Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Unification (NSCN-U) cadre and that on November 15, he along with three others - Akato, ‘Leacy’ of NSCN-U, Johnson, ‘lieutenant’ of NSCN-U and one Viloto carried out the abduction of the businessman. Dimapur Police, in a press release, said a complaint was lodged with Police by victim’s brother that some militants had abducted his brother. Thereafter, Police said victim’s brother reportedly started receiving ransom call from the kidnappers directing him to hand over INR 50,000 - which was negotiated down from INR 1,50,000 - for his brother’s safe release.
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November - 15 
NSCN-IM Saramati regional authorities accorded a warm welcome to H. Itokhu from “SS. Khaplang faction” of NSCN, on November 1, who recently joined into “Main Stream”-NSCN-IM, under the collective leadership of Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muvaih.
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NSCN-IM Saramati regional authorities accorded a warm welcome to H. Itokhu from “SS. Khaplang faction” of NSCN, on November 1, who recently joined into “Main Stream”-NSCN-IM, under the collective leadership of Isak Chishi Swu and Th. Muvaih.
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November - 15 
Police and Army in a joint operation on November 15 arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants from Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no arms or ammunition was recovered from them. Sources said that they were working wit
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Police and Army in a joint operation on November 15 arrested two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) of militants from Bandipora District, reports Daily Excelsior. However, no arms or ammunition was recovered from them. Sources said that they were working with Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh alias Haroon alias Bitta, the former militant who was arrested on November 12, 2013, after Security Forces received information about his re-joining militancy and recovered arms and ammunition from him. “The duo was arrested on the basis of information provided by Bitta”, sources added.
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November - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) on November 14 busted a terrorist hideout and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Morian forests in Ghambir Mugalan area under the jurisdiction of Manjakote Police Station in Rajouri District, reports Daily Excel
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Security Forces (SFs) on November 14 busted a terrorist hideout and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from Morian forests in Ghambir Mugalan area under the jurisdiction of Manjakote Police Station in Rajouri District, reports Daily Excelsior. Acting on specific information, Police and Army launched a search operation and busted a hideout in Manjakote area of Rajouri District, officials said. One AK-47 rifle, 11 magazines, 51 rounds, seven rocket launchers, two barrels, four RPGs, 12 Chinese grenades, one local-made gun, one sniper magazine, one wireless set and one barrel gun were recovered from the hideout, they added.
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November - 15 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered huge quantities of explosives and arrested two persons in this connection at Mandakat area under Baihata Police Station in Kamrup (Rural) District on November 15, reports The Shillong Times. The recovery includes explo
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered huge quantities of explosives and arrested two persons in this connection at Mandakat area under Baihata Police Station in Kamrup (Rural) District on November 15, reports The Shillong Times. The recovery includes explosives included two kilograms of Tri- Nitro Toluene (TNT), approximately five kg of Research and Development Explosive (RDX), 20 kilogram of Ammonium Nitrate, 64 detonators and 12 bundles of fuse wire.
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November - 15 
Security Forces recovered 14 bombs from the Komakhan area in Mahasamund District, reports ANI on November 16. The bombs were recovered by a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the State Police following an encounter with Communi
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Security Forces recovered 14 bombs from the Komakhan area in Mahasamund District, reports ANI on November 16. The bombs were recovered by a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the State Police following an encounter with Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres. Second phase of polling for the State Assembly will be held on November 19 in 72 constituencies.
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November - 15 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Pakistan seeking details about alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists Amjad Ali and Zeeshan Johar, killed in Ahmadabad encounter on June 15, 2004, New Indian Express repor
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Pakistan seeking details about alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists Amjad Ali and Zeeshan Johar, killed in Ahmadabad encounter on June 15, 2004, New Indian Express reported on November 16. The CBI had also published advertisements with photographs of Johar and Ali in local newspapers, announcing rewards for information. Johar and Ali were killed along with Ishrat Jahan and Pranesh Pillai alias Javed Sheikh near Ahmadabad by the Gujarat Police. According to sources, the agency had carried out a detailed enquiry in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to ascertain the identity of the alleged LeT militants.
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November - 15 
The District administration in Goalpara and Kamrup (rural) is doing its best to ensure the second phase of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) polls on November 16 passes off peacefully, reports The Telegraph. The state election commission is
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The District administration in Goalpara and Kamrup (rural) is doing its best to ensure the second phase of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) polls on November 16 passes off peacefully, reports The Telegraph. The state election commission is hopeful of another impressive turnout. The overall turnout was 65 per cent in the first phase of polls on November 13. Goalpara District logged 70 per cent, while the turnout in Kamrup (rural) District was 60 per cent. Twelve constituencies in these two Districts, parts of which make the council, go to the polls on November 16. Though some non-Rabha organisations, All Assam Non-tribal Students’ Union, had opposed the council elections, the first phase saw non-Rabhas casting their votes after the Non-Rabha Co-ordination Forum (NRCF) withdrew their “public curfew”.
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November - 15 
The first phase of Chhattisgarh elections witnessed higher-than-expected turnout but in eight districts worst affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), at least 20 booths recorded zero polling, an official said, reports The Indian Express. A Ministry of
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The first phase of Chhattisgarh elections witnessed higher-than-expected turnout but in eight districts worst affected by Left Wing Extremism (LWE), at least 20 booths recorded zero polling, an official said, reports The Indian Express. A Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) internal note said "security forces frustrated Maoist plan to disrupt polls." One of the reasons attributed to the eight percent increase in voter turnout compared to the 2008 Assembly elections in these 18 constituencies was the "reach of the security forces deeper into these areas over the past one year." Since November last year, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) established 20 new camps in areas like Narayanpur, Kondagaon and Sukma. Many polling booths were located closer to these camps so that people could vote despite a ban called by the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoists). MHA lauded the meticulously planned induction of 564 companies of additional forces, post-induction training including IED detection and most importantly scaling up anti-Maoist operations closer to poll date.
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November - 15 
The Sangai Express reports that a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast planted at the office Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) damaged the main door, the doors of the president and Secretary of TNL and three other doors at Ukhrul (District) headqu
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The Sangai Express reports that a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast planted at the office Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) damaged the main door, the doors of the president and Secretary of TNL and three other doors at Ukhrul (District) headquarters on November 15. There was no casualty.
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November - 15 
The Shillong Times reports that a truck was completely gutted by fire and a civilian, identified as Hari Lama, was injured after militants hurled a petrol bomb in the night of November 15 during the road blockade hours at Umdihar in Ri Bhoi District
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The Shillong Times reports that a truck was completely gutted by fire and a civilian, identified as Hari Lama, was injured after militants hurled a petrol bomb in the night of November 15 during the road blockade hours at Umdihar in Ri Bhoi District in the night of November 15. No untoward incident was reported from other Districts during the night blockade called by the pressure groups demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP).
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November - 15 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has told the Supreme Court that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideologues and sympathisers are more dangerous than the armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist as they were making all efforts to keep the N
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has told the Supreme Court that Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ideologues and sympathisers are more dangerous than the armed cadres of the CPI-Maoist as they were making all efforts to keep the Naxal [Left-Wing Extremist (LWE) movement alive, reports The Hindu on November 16. “The ideologues and supporters of the CPI (Maoist) in cities and towns have undertaken a concerted and systematic propaganda against the state to project it in a poor light and also malign it through disinformation… In fact, it is these ideologues who have kept the Maoist movement alive and are in many ways more dangerous than the cadres of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army,” the MHA said in an affidavit in the apex court. The Centre’s affidavit is in response to a Supreme Court notice on a PIL plea seeking directions to the Centre and nine Naxal-affected States to formulate a policy on the Maoist issue.
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November - 15 
At least eight persons were killed and over 80 injured after sectarian clashes erupted at a 10th of Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala) procession near Fawara Chowk in Rawalpindi of Punjab on Nov
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At least eight persons were killed and over 80 injured after sectarian clashes erupted at a 10th of Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala) procession near Fawara Chowk in Rawalpindi of Punjab on November 15, reports The Express Tribune. The tragedy occurred as mob turned against the Police in the procession passing through Raja Bazaar. A group of miscreants at 3:00pm reportedly snatched guns from Police personnel installed in the area for security, and opened fire. As panic spread, unknown people set a portion of the cloth market in Raja Bazaar on fire. The situation soon got out of hand and the Army was called in to control the situation. Authorities have imposed a curfew for 24 hours in the limits of 19 Rawalpindi Police Stations. The curfew will also extend to Rawal Town and Potohar Town.
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November - 15 
Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 15 ordered a probe into the killing of the eldest son of Haqqani network ‘chief’ Jalaluddin Haqqani, reports The News. Nasiruddin Haqqani, the chief money man for one of the most feared
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Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on November 15 ordered a probe into the killing of the eldest son of Haqqani network ‘chief’ Jalaluddin Haqqani, reports The News. Nasiruddin Haqqani, the chief money man for one of the most feared factions fighting US-led forces in Afghanistan, died in a hail of bullets outside a bakery on the edge of Islamabad on November 10. After his death it has emerged that he had been living since 2010 in the suburb, Bhara Kahu, a respected local figure known as "Doctor Sahib". According to sources, Chaudhry Nisar has directed the Police to launch a comprehensive investigation into Nasiruddin Haqqani's murder without leaving any aspect un-probed and report in the least possible time.
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November - 15 
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Pakistan seeking details about alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists Amjad Ali and Zeeshan Johar, killed in Ahmadabad encounter on June 15, 2004, New Indian Express repor
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has sent a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Pakistan seeking details about alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists Amjad Ali and Zeeshan Johar, killed in Ahmadabad encounter on June 15, 2004, New Indian Express reported on November 16. The CBI had also published advertisements with photographs of Johar and Ali in local newspapers, announcing rewards for information. Johar and Ali were killed along with Ishrat Jahan and Pranesh Pillai alias Javed Sheikh near Ahmadabad by the Gujarat Police. According to sources, the agency had carried out a detailed enquiry in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to ascertain the identity of the alleged LeT militants.
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November - 15 
Chairman of Interim Election Council, Khil Raj Regmi during a meeting with a team that comprised of five members of the Asian Networks for Elections on November 15 said that he was confident that the CA election would be held in a peaceful manner, re
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Chairman of Interim Election Council, Khil Raj Regmi during a meeting with a team that comprised of five members of the Asian Networks for Elections on November 15 said that he was confident that the CA election would be held in a peaceful manner, reports Nepal News. Regmi further said that observation of the team would be helpful in the election process of the country. He familiarized the team that all the preparations of election have been completed and election officers and security personnel are reaching at the polling booths.
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November - 15 
Mohan Baidya Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on November 15 said the strike called by the 33-party alliance would continue irrespective of the Supreme Court’s order, reports Kantipuronline.com. Baidya’s remarks come a day
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Mohan Baidya Chairman of Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) on November 15 said the strike called by the 33-party alliance would continue irrespective of the Supreme Court’s order, reports Kantipuronline.com. Baidya’s remarks come a day after the apex court issued an interim order in name of the poll-opposing force to withdraw its strike. He said “There is no point in obeying the order since it is not impartial and it does not represent the people. The SC represents the four-party syndicate.” He refused to take responsibility for the widespread violence seen across the country stating “We are not accountable to reported cases of violence. Such things happen when you go to the polls excluding so many dissatisfied parties and groups. It’s natural for the people and party cadres to be furious.”
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November - 15 
The Election Commission (EC) on November 15 published the final name list of candidates for the 335 seats in the 601-member Constituent Assembly (CA) under the proportionate electoral system, reports Nepal News. The candidates belong to 122 political
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The Election Commission (EC) on November 15 published the final name list of candidates for the 335 seats in the 601-member Constituent Assembly (CA) under the proportionate electoral system, reports Nepal News. The candidates belong to 122 political parties and have also stood as independent candidates. On gender basis, 5,418 are male, while 5,291 are female. Among the three major political parties, Nepali Congress (NC) has 334 candidates while CPN-UML and UCPN-M have 333 and 332 candidates, respectively.
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November - 15 
A jewellery shop worker who was burnt when pickets hurled petrol bomb at Laxmi Bazar in Dhaka city on November 10 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition alliance-enforced 84-hour hartal (General Strike) died in the burn
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A jewellery shop worker who was burnt when pickets hurled petrol bomb at Laxmi Bazar in Dhaka city on November 10 during the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition alliance-enforced 84-hour hartal (General Strike) died in the burn unit of Dhaka Medical College Hospital on November 15, reports The Daily Star. The victim is identified as Montu Chandra Paul (32). Doctors said 90 percent of his body was burned and there was little hope of his survival.
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November - 16 
Five Army personnel were injured when militants attacked an Army convoy at Drugmulla in Kupwara District on November 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) have launched a massive man hunt against the militants responsible for the attack.
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Five Army personnel were injured when militants attacked an Army convoy at Drugmulla in Kupwara District on November 16, reports Daily Excelsior. Security Forces (SFs) have launched a massive man hunt against the militants responsible for the attack.
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November - 16 
Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) has served with a demand for “annual donation” from next year to some tea gardens in Tinsukia and Sivasagar Districts, reports The Telegraph on November 17. Sources told that in a letter
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Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) has served with a demand for “annual donation” from next year to some tea gardens in Tinsukia and Sivasagar Districts, reports The Telegraph on November 17. Sources told that in a letter signed by the group’s ‘finance secretary’, Jibon Asom, on November 1, the group asked tea gardens to pay INR 5 million to the outfit while in an another letter, gardens have been asked to pay INR 1.5 million annually for its three gardens. “We, the ULFA do hereby ask you/your company to contribute a sum of Rs 50 lakh [INR 5 million ] for our just cause and hope that you will comply with our proposal as soon as possible,” the letter signed by Asom said.
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November - 16 
Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) ‘clarified’ that the outfit was not involved in the assassination of Manipur Peoples Party (MPP) Vice-President Haobijam Manisana, reports The Sangai Express on November 17.
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Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) ‘clarified’ that the outfit was not involved in the assassination of Manipur Peoples Party (MPP) Vice-President Haobijam Manisana, reports The Sangai Express on November 17.
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November - 16 
Manish Kunjam, the Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate of Konta constituency in Chhattisgarh, where the polls have already been held on November 11, alleges that the media reporting on the first phase of elections is “provoking” the Maoists, rep
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Manish Kunjam, the Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate of Konta constituency in Chhattisgarh, where the polls have already been held on November 11, alleges that the media reporting on the first phase of elections is “provoking” the Maoists, reports The Hindu on November 17. “The media is routinely highlighting the fact that villagers here have defied the Maoist diktat and voted fearlessly. This may provoke the rebels,” he said in a press statement. “The fact is if the Maoists want, they can influence voting in cities too – in rural areas, no one would dare to vote despite the presence of a large number of forces, unless the Maoists approve of it. The villagers know, they are the ones who have to stay in the village after the forces leave,” Kunjam added. He appealed to media to refrain from provoking the Maoists.
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of the I.K. Songbijit faction of National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) and a linkman along with arms, ammunitions and some incriminating documents during search operation in Chirang District, r
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested four militants of the I.K. Songbijit faction of National Democratic front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) and a linkman along with arms, ammunitions and some incriminating documents during search operation in Chirang District, reports The Assam Tribune. SFs arrested a NDFB-IKS cadre, identified as Ranjit Basumatary alias B Rigigang (23), an ‘area commander’ of Panbari under Bijni Police Station, and a linkman named Bigrai Daimary (25) on November 16 from Tukrajhar under Runikhata Police Station in the District. Two grenades, three mobile handsets and three notebooks were recovered from their possession. Further, SFs arrested Bharat Basumatary (28), Projit Boro (23) and Martin Islary (26) on November 17 along with a pistol and a grenade from Dawkhadaba in Deushree area, near Indo-Bhutan border, under Runikhata Police Station in the District.
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November - 16 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered cache of explosives during a raid in the hilly terrains of Digarkhal hills compound in Cachar District on November 16, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered 10 PEK explosives, 10 non–electric detonator and 1 safety fuse
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered cache of explosives during a raid in the hilly terrains of Digarkhal hills compound in Cachar District on November 16, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered 10 PEK explosives, 10 non–electric detonator and 1 safety fuse from the site.
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November - 16 
SFs arrested a Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) linkman, identified as Dayaram Rai (40), from NH–31 in Bongaigaon District on November 16, reports The Sentinel. Police said that the arrestee is very close to Jiban Singha, chief of KLO.
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SFs arrested a Kamatapur Liberation Organization (KLO) linkman, identified as Dayaram Rai (40), from NH–31 in Bongaigaon District on November 16, reports The Sentinel. Police said that the arrestee is very close to Jiban Singha, chief of KLO.
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November - 16 
SFs arrested five militants of a faction of United Liberation Democratic Army, also known as Zakir Bahini, including its ‘chairman’ Dilwar Hussain Laskar alias Zakir, from Rangpur near Silchar in Cachar District in the evening of November 16, reports
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SFs arrested five militants of a faction of United Liberation Democratic Army, also known as Zakir Bahini, including its ‘chairman’ Dilwar Hussain Laskar alias Zakir, from Rangpur near Silchar in Cachar District in the evening of November 16, reports Times of India. The others arrested along with Zakir include Giyas Uddin Chawdhury, Alim Uddin Barabhuiyan, Champak Bru and Saifang Reang. Superintendent of Police (SP) Diganta Bora said the militants were waiting in a car for a railway engineer, who was supposed to visit his Nagatila camp near Silchar from Jiribam in Manipur in the evening. The engineer is engaged in the construction of the Jiribam-Tupul railway line.
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November - 16 
The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) in a press release appealed to all concerned not to target non-local labourers, reports The Sangai Express on November 17.
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The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) in a press release appealed to all concerned not to target non-local labourers, reports The Sangai Express on November 17.
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November - 16 
The Sangai Express reports that a combined team of Thoubal District Police commandos and troops of 40 Assam Rifles arrested two United People Revolutionary Front (UPRF) cadres on November 16. They were identified as Muhammad Imran Khan alias Kayamudd
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The Sangai Express reports that a combined team of Thoubal District Police commandos and troops of 40 Assam Rifles arrested two United People Revolutionary Front (UPRF) cadres on November 16. They were identified as Muhammad Imran Khan alias Kayamuddin and Muhammad Atou Rahman. One 7.65 mm calibre pistol, three live rounds, one wallet containing INR 500, one mobile handset with SIM card were recovered from Imran Khan, said a press release issued by Thoubal Superintendant of Police (SP).
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November - 16 
The Shillong Times reports on November 17 that the United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) headed by Singbirth Marak alias Norrok X Momin, following in the footsteps of other militant groups in Garo Hills that are seeking a separate ‘Garoland State’, ha
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The Shillong Times reports on November 17 that the United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) headed by Singbirth Marak alias Norrok X Momin, following in the footsteps of other militant groups in Garo Hills that are seeking a separate ‘Garoland State’, has joined the bandwagon. The UALA in a press statement claimed that the outfit is also in support of a ‘Garoland state’ for the Garos.
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November - 16 
The Shillong Times reports that three unidentified assailants, suspected to be involved in Inner Line Permit (ILP) protests, set ablaze the owner of a tea stall at Bishnupur in Shillong (East Khasi Hills) city in broad daylight after pouring petrol o
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The Shillong Times reports that three unidentified assailants, suspected to be involved in Inner Line Permit (ILP) protests, set ablaze the owner of a tea stall at Bishnupur in Shillong (East Khasi Hills) city in broad daylight after pouring petrol on him on November 16. Bisheshwar Das (45), owner of Babua Tea Stall in Bishnupur, sustained 50 per cent burn injuries. One Mina Ram Joshi (70) sustained burn injuries on his hand while attempting to help the victim, while a 17-year-old girl identified as Mitilda Mallai Syiem, also sustained minor burn injuries. The fresh arson case occurred three weeks after the death of city trader Vikash Nandwal, who was also set ablaze inside his shop at Motphran.
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November - 16 
The United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) ‘clarified’ that Ningombam Thoithoi Meitei alias Thoi (36) arrested on November 16 was a deserter who had snapped all connections with the outfit.
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The United People’s Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) ‘clarified’ that Ningombam Thoithoi Meitei alias Thoi (36) arrested on November 16 was a deserter who had snapped all connections with the outfit.
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November - 16 
A passerby, identified as Abdul Razzaq (32), was shot dead during a shootout between the criminal gangs in Bihar Colony.
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A passerby, identified as Abdul Razzaq (32), was shot dead during a shootout between the criminal gangs in Bihar Colony.
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November - 16 
A person, identified as Haji Bashir Baloch, was killed as armed gangsters clashed behind the Lyari Girls College in Chakiwari.
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A person, identified as Haji Bashir Baloch, was killed as armed gangsters clashed behind the Lyari Girls College in Chakiwari.
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November - 16 
A suspected suicide bombing wounded four paramilitary Frontier Corps personnel and two passersby in Bannu District. Official sources said the suspected suicide-bomber rammed his motorbike into a Security Forces (SFs) vehicle, injuring the six men and
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A suspected suicide bombing wounded four paramilitary Frontier Corps personnel and two passersby in Bannu District. Official sources said the suspected suicide-bomber rammed his motorbike into a Security Forces (SFs) vehicle, injuring the six men and damaging the vehicle. Police also confirmed that the suicide bomber was killed. Security personnel cordoned off the area and started a search operation.
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November - 16 
At least two persons including a Policeman were killed and at least dozen persons were injured in multiple bomb explosions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 16, reports Dawn. According to Police officials, a Police van was hit by a blast in Mandi are
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At least two persons including a Policeman were killed and at least dozen persons were injured in multiple bomb explosions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 16, reports Dawn. According to Police officials, a Police van was hit by a blast in Mandi area as it was travelling from D I Khan to Hangu District. At least one policeman was killed and two were injured from what officials described as a roadside bomb explosion.
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November - 16 
On Ahmed Shah Bukhari Road, two Policemen were injured when the gangsters attacked a patrol mobile of the Baghdadi Police Station. The injured Police constables, Essa (35) and Asad (40), were shifted to the civil hospital, where Asad succumbed to his
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On Ahmed Shah Bukhari Road, two Policemen were injured when the gangsters attacked a patrol mobile of the Baghdadi Police Station. The injured Police constables, Essa (35) and Asad (40), were shifted to the civil hospital, where Asad succumbed to his injuries.
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November - 16 
Three persons were injured in another bomb blast in provincial capital Peshawar. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel said approximately five kilograms of explosive material concealed in a cylinder blew up near a police van on Kohat road in Budhber ar
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Three persons were injured in another bomb blast in provincial capital Peshawar. Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) personnel said approximately five kilograms of explosive material concealed in a cylinder blew up near a police van on Kohat road in Budhber area on Peshawar’s outskirts.
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November - 16 
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrived in Kathmandu on November 16 leading a delegation to observe Nepal’s CA election scheduled for November 19, reports Nepal News. President Carter and the Carter Center leadership team are scheduled to call on
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrived in Kathmandu on November 16 leading a delegation to observe Nepal’s CA election scheduled for November 19, reports Nepal News. President Carter and the Carter Center leadership team are scheduled to call on President Ram Baran Yadav, Interim Election Council chair Khil Raj Regmi. They will also meet with key stakeholders, political parties, independent candidates, civil society organizations, Government officials, and the international community.
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November - 16 
A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver who suffered burn injuries when miscreants hurled a petrol bomb in his vehicle in Savar area of Dhaka city on the eve of 60-hour countrywide hartal on November 3 died on Novemver 16, reports The Daily Star. The victim A
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A CNG-run auto-rickshaw driver who suffered burn injuries when miscreants hurled a petrol bomb in his vehicle in Savar area of Dhaka city on the eve of 60-hour countrywide hartal on November 3 died on Novemver 16, reports The Daily Star. The victim Asad Gazi (40), had 35 percent burn injuries. The miscreants hurled a petrol bomb in his vehicle in front of Savar Cantonment that ignited fire leaving him severely burnt.
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November - 16 
Dismissing a deadline set by the British Prime Minister David Cameron, the Leader of the House, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on November 16 said it is confident of facing any challenge before the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports
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Dismissing a deadline set by the British Prime Minister David Cameron, the Leader of the House, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on November 16 said it is confident of facing any challenge before the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, reports Colombo Page. The Minister asserted that Sri Lanka would resist any international inquiry as a policy. He explained that there was no need for an international inquiry within such a short span of time and that the government has done well in the reconciliation process, a fact Cameron himself has admitted.
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November - 16 
While addressing the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) media conference on November 16 the President asserted that Sri Lanka has necessary resources and the capability to tackle issues in the country and there is no need for an interna
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While addressing the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) media conference on November 16 the President asserted that Sri Lanka has necessary resources and the capability to tackle issues in the country and there is no need for an international intervention, reports Colombo Page. The President said that Sri Lanka is now a free country and there is nothing to hide in Sri Lanka from the international community. Referring to British Prime Minister's call for an international inquiry if Sri Lanka failed to take measures to address human rights issues by March 2014, the President said those in glass houses should not throw stones at others.
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November - 17 
A group of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a forest check-post near Sringeri in Chikmagalur District on November 17, reports The Hindu. They ransacked the check-post, broke windowpanes and tiles and left behind
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A group of suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres attacked a forest check-post near Sringeri in Chikmagalur District on November 17, reports The Hindu. They ransacked the check-post, broke windowpanes and tiles and left behind a banner carrying a message to the State Government urging it to stop combing operations by the Anti-Naxal Force.The two forest guards, who were at the check-post, were not hurt in the incident. Abhishek Goyal, Superintendent of Police, quoting the forest guards as saying, said that four people, who claimed to be Naxals (Left Wing Extremists), entered the check-post and damaged the windowpanes and some tiles.
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November - 17 
According to a delayed report, Assam Rifles (AR) personnel reportedly shot dead a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre in Arunachal Pradesh, November 17, reports Nagaland Post. According to L Gonmei, NSCN-IM ‘deputy
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According to a delayed report, Assam Rifles (AR) personnel reportedly shot dead a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadre in Arunachal Pradesh, November 17, reports Nagaland Post. According to L Gonmei, NSCN-IM ‘deputy kilonser’ (Zeliangrong Region), the deceased ‘Lance corporal’ Aron Gonmei of Zeilad Region from Tamenglong District was killed at Kharsang village of Miao subdivision, Changlang District in Arunachal Pradesh on November 17.
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November - 17 
Advocating a tripartite dialogue for resolving Kashmir issue, All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on November 17 said the amalgam will extend "fully support" any process which can help in finding a solution t
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Advocating a tripartite dialogue for resolving Kashmir issue, All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Mirwaiz (APHC-M) chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq on November 17 said the amalgam will extend "fully support" any process which can help in finding a solution to the vexed problem, reports The Times of India. He said a meaningful and result-oriented dialogue involving India, Pakistan and Kashmiri separatist leadership to resolve the issue was unavoidable.
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November - 17 
Following claims by the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) that it had attacked a Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) camp and injured three cadres on November 13 at a place called Rongmil Chiring in South Garo Hills, a s
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Following claims by the Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) that it had attacked a Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) camp and injured three cadres on November 13 at a place called Rongmil Chiring in South Garo Hills, a special team of the Meghalaya Police was deputed to scout the area, but never came across any militant camp and instead found a small empty thatched room in a jhum field that was riddled with bullet holes reports The Shillong Times on November 18. A blood trail led to the recovery of a dog injured with a bullet wound.
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November - 17 
Kolkata Police has recently issued a notification asking tenants and landlords in the city to give written declaration to local Police Stations on their details, with speculation of terrorists using rented apartments as shelter while carrying out sub
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Kolkata Police has recently issued a notification asking tenants and landlords in the city to give written declaration to local Police Stations on their details, with speculation of terrorists using rented apartments as shelter while carrying out subversive activities doing the rounds, The Times of India reported on November 18. The order has come into force from November 1 and will be effective for a period of 60 days. In a statement by Kolkata Police it has been said that terrorist /antisocial elements may seek hideouts in the residential areas and it might breach the peace and create disturbance of public tranquillity. "So, it is necessary that some checks should be put on land lords/ tenants, so that terrorist/antisocial elements in the guise of tenants may not cause riots and damage public property," the statement said.
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November - 17 
On November 17, Police said five SIMI cadres were arrested from the different locations of Raipur. These fresh arrests have been made to facilitate ongoing investigations, which have established that the five SIMI operatives provided logistics, finan
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On November 17, Police said five SIMI cadres were arrested from the different locations of Raipur. These fresh arrests have been made to facilitate ongoing investigations, which have established that the five SIMI operatives provided logistics, financial and ideological support to run the banned organisation. They were identified as Sheikh Azijullah, Moinuddin Mashiuddin Qureshi, Sheikh Habibullah, Hayat Noor Khan alias Raju Mistry and Roshan Ghulam Sheikh. All of them were booked under provisions of the Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act, 1968. Indian Express reports on November 18 that four alleged IM operatives suspected to be involved in the Patna blasts stayed in Raipur for over a fortnight immediately after the incident, according to the Chhattisgarh Police. Additional Director General (ADG, Intelligence) Mukesh Gupta told that the Patna blasts suspects, Haider Ali alias Abdullah, Numan Ansari, Taufeeq Ansari and Mojibullah, were provided shelter in Raipur. The Chhattisgarh Police have confirmed the identities of the four with the NIA and the Bihar Police. Gupta said the seven who have been arrested were under surveillance for over three years. While they were found to be involved in some organisational activities for SIMI, an alert was raised following a reported phone conversation between Siddiqui and another person in Arabic on October 17, when some words like "qurbani (sacrifice)", "Gujarat", and "Narendra Modi" came up. The recording of the conversation has been sent to the Intelligence Bureau (IB) for translation. Meanwhile, NIA has announced a cash reward of INR one million on the head of Hider Ali and INR 500,000 each on the three other suspects who figured as accused in both Bodh Gaya and Patna blasts, The Times of India reports on November 18.
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November - 17 
SFs arrested three militants of Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA), “group commander” Kerep Terang, Babu Sing Terang and Har Sing Tokbi, from Vishwanath Pathar village in Karbi Anglong District on November 17, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered
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SFs arrested three militants of Karbi National Liberation Army (KNLA), “group commander” Kerep Terang, Babu Sing Terang and Har Sing Tokbi, from Vishwanath Pathar village in Karbi Anglong District on November 17, reports Nagaland Post. SFs recovered one AK-56 assault rifles, one magazine with 20 rounds of ammunitions and 14 demand notes from the possession of the arrested cadres.
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November - 17 
SFs on November 17 arrested a IK Songbijit faction of national Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Mithinga Narzary (24), in Chirang district, reports The Sentinel. One Chinese grenade was recovered from him.
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SFs on November 17 arrested a IK Songbijit faction of national Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS), identified as Mithinga Narzary (24), in Chirang district, reports The Sentinel. One Chinese grenade was recovered from him.
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November - 17 
The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has reiterated its claims of a violent clash with the Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) in Rongmin Chiring of South Garo Hills and has refused to accept the Police version about sh
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The Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has reiterated its claims of a violent clash with the Garo national Liberation Army (GNLA) in Rongmin Chiring of South Garo Hills and has refused to accept the Police version about shooting of an empty jhum hut and a dog, reports The Shillong Times on November 18. The ANVC-B issued a clarification saying that the Police version of the incident is not correct. The Police investigation dismissed the claims of the ANVC-B about any encounter and the investigation has instead indicated that it was a staged incident in which militants from the same group are accused of planting an old wireless set and a few empty ammunition shells to blame a rival outfit.
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November - 17 
The Sangai Express reports on November 18 that the NSCN-IM has refuted to the claim made by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on the November 12 shoot out between the two outfits in Tamenglong District. Giving its version, the NSCN-IM, Zeilad Region
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The Sangai Express reports on November 18 that the NSCN-IM has refuted to the claim made by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on the November 12 shoot out between the two outfits in Tamenglong District. Giving its version, the NSCN-IM, Zeilad Region, said no cadre of its outfit was killed in the Bhalok or Phalong village shoot out. It however reiterated that three ZUF cadres were killed and four others injured. From its side, there had been an injury incurred to one of its cadres, it stated. The NSCN-IM further claimed that one AK rifle, one Kenwood set, one pair of binoculars and 18 shells of lethod were recovered from the ZUF cadres who came to attack them at Phalong village. It also said no civilian was injured in the incident.
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November - 17 
The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, on November 17, arrested one Indian Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racketeer, identified as Shapharang Mastor, from Borsora, South West Khasi Hills. The FICN racketeer was arre
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The Shillong Times reports that Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, on November 17, arrested one Indian Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) racketeer, identified as Shapharang Mastor, from Borsora, South West Khasi Hills. The FICN racketeer was arrested while he was trying to infiltrate into India from Bangladesh. FICN of face value INR 20,000 was recovered from him.
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November - 17 
The United Naga Council (UNC), in a press release, stated that it is greatly disturbed by the violence among Nagas on November 12 at Phailong in Tamenglong District where three Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants were killed in a clash with the
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The United Naga Council (UNC), in a press release, stated that it is greatly disturbed by the violence among Nagas on November 12 at Phailong in Tamenglong District where three Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) militants were killed in a clash with the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM). The UNC also condemned the bomb attack at the office of the Tangkhul Naga Long in the Ukhrul town in the night of November 15.
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November - 17 
A woman was killed and another four persons, including three women, sustained injuries in a hand grenade attack at a house in the Kashkol Banda area of Swabi District on November 17, reports Daily Times.
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A woman was killed and another four persons, including three women, sustained injuries in a hand grenade attack at a house in the Kashkol Banda area of Swabi District on November 17, reports Daily Times.
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November - 17 
At least five persons, including a gangster and a Policeman, were killed in violent clashes in Lyari town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on November 17, reports The News. An alleged gangster, identified as Karim Baloch
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At least five persons, including a gangster and a Policeman, were killed in violent clashes in Lyari town of Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on November 17, reports The News. An alleged gangster, identified as Karim Baloch, a close aide of notorious gangster Baba Ladla, was killed while another suspect, Jamshed Dada, was critically injured in an armed clash near Dubai Chowk. Both the victims were taken away by their accomplices.
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November - 17 
Government ordered an inquiry into sectarian violence in Rawalpindi on November 17, reports Daily Times. Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial constituted a one-member judicial commission to probe the sectarian violence, as authoriti
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Government ordered an inquiry into sectarian violence in Rawalpindi on November 17, reports Daily Times. Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial constituted a one-member judicial commission to probe the sectarian violence, as authorities lifted the curfew that was imposed following the unrest.
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November - 17 
The death toll in the sectarian clashes that erupted during a Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala) procession near Fawara Chowk in Rawalpindi of Punjab on November 15 climbed to 10 on November 17,
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The death toll in the sectarian clashes that erupted during a Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala) procession near Fawara Chowk in Rawalpindi of Punjab on November 15 climbed to 10 on November 17, reports Times of India.
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November - 17 
The Government announced on November 17 that it would put former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on trial for treason, punishable by death or life imprisonment, for imposing emergency rule in 2007, reports Daily Times. “Following the jud
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The Government announced on November 17 that it would put former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on trial for treason, punishable by death or life imprisonment, for imposing emergency rule in 2007, reports Daily Times. “Following the judgement of the Supreme Court and a report submitted by an inquiry committee, it has been decided to start proceedings against General Pervez Musharraf (for treason) under Article 6 of the Constitution,” Federal Minister of Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said. “It is happening for the first time in the history of Pakistan and the decision has been taken in the national interest,” Nisar said. The Minister said Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry would on November receive a letter from the Government requesting the setting-up of a tribunal of three high court judges to start proceedings against Musharraf. The Government would also announce a special prosecutor.
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November - 17 
The house of one Shehzad Khan was blown up by unidentified militants in the Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency on November 17, reports The News. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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The house of one Shehzad Khan was blown up by unidentified militants in the Ghundi area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency on November 17, reports The News. However, no casualty was reported in the incident.
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November - 17 
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on November 17 postponed for three days a scheduled blockade of NATO supply lines meant to protest US drone strikes, citing recent sectarian clashes, reports Daily Times. PTI Chairman Imran Khan called for a blockad
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The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on November 17 postponed for three days a scheduled blockade of NATO supply lines meant to protest US drone strikes, citing recent sectarian clashes, reports Daily Times. PTI Chairman Imran Khan called for a blockade of NATO convoys to Afghanistan to force the US to abandon its drone programme. He had set a November 20 deadline for the halting of drone strikes and threatened to block supply trucks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. However, he announced via Twitter on November 17 the protest would now be held on November 23. “This is not a cancellation but a postponement in response to the sensitivities of our people and the acute security situation prevailing in the country,” the PTI Media Cell quoted Khan as saying.
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November - 17 
Two Policemen were killed when two motorcycle riding militants targeted the Darand Police check post under Barmola Police Station in the Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 17, reports Daily Times. The militants also set the check post a
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Two Policemen were killed when two motorcycle riding militants targeted the Darand Police check post under Barmola Police Station in the Swabi District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 17, reports Daily Times. The militants also set the check post ablaze. The slain Policemen were identified as Nadir and Sajjad.
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November - 17 
Two soldiers were injured when a convoy of the Security Forces’ (SFs) came under a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack near Karam Kot area in the Mir Ali subdivision of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal A
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Two soldiers were injured when a convoy of the Security Forces’ (SFs) came under a remote-controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack near Karam Kot area in the Mir Ali subdivision of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 17, reports Daily Times.
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November - 17 
A vehicle carrying water jars in Chitwan District was attacked with a petrol bomb by an unidentified group on November 17, reports Nepal News. Ashwin Gurung (20), the driver of the vehicle, was injured in the attack.
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A vehicle carrying water jars in Chitwan District was attacked with a petrol bomb by an unidentified group on November 17, reports Nepal News. Ashwin Gurung (20), the driver of the vehicle, was injured in the attack.
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November - 17 
At least nine persons from different parties have been injured, some critically, after clashes erupted in Okhaldhunga and Rukum Districts on November 17, reports The Himalayan Times. In Okhaldhunga District, three Unified Communist Party of Nepa
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At least nine persons from different parties have been injured, some critically, after clashes erupted in Okhaldhunga and Rukum Districts on November 17, reports The Himalayan Times. In Okhaldhunga District, three Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres were critically injured after Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres attacked them with khukuri (sharp edged weapon) at Tarkerabari Village Development Committee (VDC). The critically injured are Sanjiv Tamang, Uddav Paudel and Kumar Paudel. Likewise, three Nepali Congress (NC) cadres were injured after CPN-UML cadres thrashed them at Bhadaure VDC in Okhaldhunga District. The injured have been identified as NC District member Tikaram Karki, VDC president Kul Bahadur Magar and member Puspa Karki. In Rukum District, another clash erupted between UCPN-M and CPN-UML cadres at Ghotma VDC in which three UCPN-M cadres were injured. The injured are persons are identified as Netra Oli, Nandaram Sunuwar and Dhan Bahadur BK.
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November - 17 
Five Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres were injured on November 17 in Rasuwa District, reports The Himalayan Times. The CPN-UML alleged that their members were attacked by a gang of some 35 Unified Communist Party of
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Five Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) cadres were injured on November 17 in Rasuwa District, reports The Himalayan Times. The CPN-UML alleged that their members were attacked by a gang of some 35 Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) cadres with sharp weapons, including khukuri (sharp edged weapon).
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November - 17 
Home Minister Madhav Prasad Ghimire on November 17 said that the Government will not excuse any person or party engaged in anti-election violence and will soon bring the bomb attack instructors into the legal net, reports Nepal News. Ghimire said tho
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Home Minister Madhav Prasad Ghimire on November 17 said that the Government will not excuse any person or party engaged in anti-election violence and will soon bring the bomb attack instructors into the legal net, reports Nepal News. Ghimire said those attackers are extremists as they did not even spare passengers of the plying buses.
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November - 17 
Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Benepa town in charge Saurav Kayastha was arrested on November 17 in Kathmandu on the charge of disrupting the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports Kantipuronline. Police have
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Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Benepa town in charge Saurav Kayastha was arrested on November 17 in Kathmandu on the charge of disrupting the Constituent Assembly (CA) elections, reports Kantipuronline. Police have not revealed the place from where he has been detained. Meanwhile, Police have been searching for other CPN-Maoist-Baidya leaders and cadres as well. Police have so far arrested over 80 cadres of the parties in connection with vandalism and arson across the country.
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November - 17 
Raj Kumar Chettri, who was injured in a petrol bomb attack, succumbed to his in Kathmandu on November 17, reports Nepal News. Chettri was the driver of a truck that was attacked by the activists of the 33-parties alliance with a petrol bomb in Bara D
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Raj Kumar Chettri, who was injured in a petrol bomb attack, succumbed to his in Kathmandu on November 17, reports Nepal News. Chettri was the driver of a truck that was attacked by the activists of the 33-parties alliance with a petrol bomb in Bara District on November 14.
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November - 17 
12 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested from Khulna, Bagerhat and Moulvibazar Districts on November 17, reports The New Age. In Khulna District, 10 cadres of JeI-ICS were arrested in Paikgachh
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12 cadres of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) were arrested from Khulna, Bagerhat and Moulvibazar Districts on November 17, reports The New Age. In Khulna District, 10 cadres of JeI-ICS were arrested in Paikgachha and Dighalia sub-Districts. Six of them were arrested from Paikgachha sub-District while four from Dighalia sub-District. In Bagerhat District, Police arrested a JeI leader from Baniakhali village of Morelganj sub-District. The arrested person was identified as Obaidul Islam Howladar (32), a local leader of Khaulia union JeI leader. In Moulvibazar District, Police arrested a local JeI leader from his residence at Sonampur village in Rajnagar sub-District. The arrested person was identified as Abdur Rahman (47).
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November - 17 
The AL office in Kapasia sub-District of Gazipur District was set ablaze on November 17, reports The Daily Star. Furniture and valuable documents in the office were burnt in the incident. Muhammad Shahidullah, president of AL Kapasia sub-District uni
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The AL office in Kapasia sub-District of Gazipur District was set ablaze on November 17, reports The Daily Star. Furniture and valuable documents in the office were burnt in the incident. Muhammad Shahidullah, president of AL Kapasia sub-District unit and former lawmaker, blamed local BNP and JeI leaders for the arson attack.
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November - 17 
The Detective Branch (DB) of Police on November 17arrested Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), general secretary Habibur Rashid Habib at Shantinagar in Dhaka city, reports New Age. JCD activists too
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The Detective Branch (DB) of Police on November 17arrested Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), general secretary Habibur Rashid Habib at Shantinagar in Dhaka city, reports New Age. JCD activists took to the street immediately after the arrest. They brought out processions at places protesting against the arrest. Five vehicles were set on fire in the city.
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November - 17 
British Prime Minister David Cameron on November 17 announced that UK will fund a new programme to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war from areas of Northern Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The UK Government will fund £2.1 million over 2 y
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British Prime Minister David Cameron on November 17 announced that UK will fund a new programme to clear landmines and explosive remnants of war from areas of Northern Sri Lanka, reports Colombo Page. The UK Government will fund £2.1 million over 2 years for a new demining programme which will clear landmines from some of the most heavily mined areas of the country. The programme will allow heavily contaminated land to be returned to local communities so that it can be used for building livelihoods, as well as schools and roads, the UK Department for International Development said in a release.
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November - 17 
Deepak Obhrai, a parliamentary secretary to the foreign affairs minister of Canada on November 17 said that Sri Lanka's Tamil minority continues to be fearful of the country's leadership, reports Daily Mirror. Obhrai was sent after Prime Minister Ste
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Deepak Obhrai, a parliamentary secretary to the foreign affairs minister of Canada on November 17 said that Sri Lanka's Tamil minority continues to be fearful of the country's leadership, reports Daily Mirror. Obhrai was sent after Prime Minister Stephen Harper decided to boycott the Commonwealth leaders' summit over Sri Lanka's human rights ‘record’.
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November - 17 
President Mahinda Rajapaksa on November 17 said that he needed time to address post-war challenges, including allegations of human rights violation, reports The Hindu. He stressed, “We need time...this cannot be done overnight. A process [to probe al
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President Mahinda Rajapaksa on November 17 said that he needed time to address post-war challenges, including allegations of human rights violation, reports The Hindu. He stressed, “We need time...this cannot be done overnight. A process [to probe allegations] is already in place.” He was responding to a question how much time he needed to complete the probe into the allegations.
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November - 18 
A notice for property attachment was put up on November 18 at the home of fugitive IM operative Tahseen Akhtar alias Monu, who is considered mastermind of the serial blasts in Patna and Bodh Gaya, according to Indiatv News. The notice asked the accus
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A notice for property attachment was put up on November 18 at the home of fugitive IM operative Tahseen Akhtar alias Monu, who is considered mastermind of the serial blasts in Patna and Bodh Gaya, according to Indiatv News. The notice asked the accused to surrender within 30 days or else security forces would attach the property, police said. A team of NIA along with Police reached Akhtar’s home at Maniyarpur under Kalyanpur Police Station in Samastipur District of Bihar and pasted the notice at the main gate of the house.
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November - 18 
A panel discussion programme on implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in Manipur was held on November 18 under the aegis of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and it resolved that the State Government should adopt a conc
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A panel discussion programme on implementation of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) in Manipur was held on November 18 under the aegis of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) and it resolved that the State Government should adopt a concrete decision after tabling the issue of implementing ILPS as a Government resolution during the winter session of the State Assembly.
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November - 18 
A team of 31 Assam Rifles personnel, arrested one NSCN-K cadre, identified as one Felix Lotha with improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 500 gms from Changka village under Wokha District.
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A team of 31 Assam Rifles personnel, arrested one NSCN-K cadre, identified as one Felix Lotha with improvised explosive device (IED) weighing 500 gms from Changka village under Wokha District.
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November - 18 
A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) on November 18 visited Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and questioned the alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, who were arrested in connection with Patna blasts of October 27, 2013, reports The
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A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) on November 18 visited Raipur (Chhattisgarh) and questioned the alleged Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, who were arrested in connection with Patna blasts of October 27, 2013, reports The Times of India. DGP Ramniwas said, NIA questioned them about whereabouts of the four absconding suspects, not ruling out the possibility of NIA taking the custody of the arrested SIMI operatives. NDTV added that Sources in the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the blasts, have alleged that the Raipur Police in Raipur tipped the local media of the presence of its team in the city. Once the news of their presence was flashed, the accused ran away. Four of the alleged Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, Haider Ali, Numan Ansari, Taufeeq Ansari and Mojibullah suspected to be involved reportedly stayed in Raipur for over a fortnight after the incident.
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November - 18 
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Sanjay Yadav, who allegedly leaked movements of troops to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar, was arrested on November 18, reports The Times of India. CRPF and Bihar Police officers i
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Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Sanjay Yadav, who allegedly leaked movements of troops to the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Bihar, was arrested on November 18, reports The Times of India. CRPF and Bihar Police officers interrogated him in Patna for four days before arresting him. Yadav, an assistant commandant with the CRPF's 159 battalion, was posted in Gaya, one of Bihar's Maoist-affected Districts. Bihar Police had filed an FIR against him at Imamganj Police Station on November 14.
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November - 18 
Chhattisgarh Police on November 18 arrested seven Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres in connection with the Patna and Bodh Gaya blasts, reports IBNLive. The arrestees were identified as Umer Siddiqui, Azizullah, Abdul Wahid, Mohammad Aj
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Chhattisgarh Police on November 18 arrested seven Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres in connection with the Patna and Bodh Gaya blasts, reports IBNLive. The arrestees were identified as Umer Siddiqui, Azizullah, Abdul Wahid, Mohammad Ajiz, Roshan alias Javed, Raju Garage and Habibullah, reports Indian Express. The arrests were made after raids in Patna and Ranchi revealed SIMI links with Indian Mujahideen (IM) terrorists blamed for the blasts, according to IBNLive. The National Investigative Agency (NIA) questioned SIMI cadre Umer Siddiqui who had revealed that two of the accused stayed with him till November 9 in Raipur (Chhattisgarh).
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November - 18 
Extradited gangster Abu Salem on November 18 was convicted in a 2001 fake passport case by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), according to The Telegraph. The judge held Salem guilty under different se
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Extradited gangster Abu Salem on November 18 was convicted in a 2001 fake passport case by a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), according to The Telegraph. The judge held Salem guilty under different sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for obtaining a passport under a fictitious name and address from Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool. The punishment will be pronounced on November 28, 2013.
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November - 18 
Governor, Janaki Ballav Patnaik has expressed deep concern over inordinate delay in completion of the conversion of rail connectivity from Lumding to Silchar to broad gauge as well the slow progress of the East-West Corridor upto Silchar, reports The
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Governor, Janaki Ballav Patnaik has expressed deep concern over inordinate delay in completion of the conversion of rail connectivity from Lumding to Silchar to broad gauge as well the slow progress of the East-West Corridor upto Silchar, reports The Shillong Times. The Governor on Monday held a meeting with high level officials of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and concerned State Government officials at Raj Bhavan conference Hall here on November 18.
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November - 18 
In yet another arson-related case that occurred within 24 hours of the attack on a tea stall in Bishnupur locality of Shillong city, unidentified assailants hurled three petrol bombs at Sulleman Compound in Lumdiengjri locality where two of them expl
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In yet another arson-related case that occurred within 24 hours of the attack on a tea stall in Bishnupur locality of Shillong city, unidentified assailants hurled three petrol bombs at Sulleman Compound in Lumdiengjri locality where two of them exploded, in the morning of November 18. However, no casualty was reported.
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November - 18 
Intensifying its movement in support of its long-standing demand for Constitutional safeguards for the indigenous people of the State, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on November 18 asked both the State and the Union governments to ensure suprem
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Intensifying its movement in support of its long-standing demand for Constitutional safeguards for the indigenous people of the State, the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on November 18 asked both the State and the Union governments to ensure supremacy of the local people in Assam, reports The Telegraph.AASU has also decided to carry out separate democratic movements on its various demands simultaneously throughout the State.
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November - 18 
Minister for Home Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan on November 18 said the State Government was planning a multi-pronged approach to tackle the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat, including the establishment of a special anti-terrorist fo
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Minister for Home Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan on November 18 said the State Government was planning a multi-pronged approach to tackle the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) threat, including the establishment of a special anti-terrorist force, reports The Hindu. Replying to questions at a press conference, Radhakrishnan said the Home Department had decided to strengthen 16 Police Stations in the tribal areas, in addition to opening Jana Maithri Police Stations. The student police scheme would also be implemented in tribal schools, he said. Persons belonging to the Scheduled Tribe communities would be appointed Home Guards and be given other tasks such as monitoring the reach of Government welfare programmes and development activities. Such measures would ensure a participatory role for the tribals, besides ensuring more interaction with the local population. Currently, the Thunderbolt force was present in the area. The Government would also requisition the services of Central forces, if necessary, but it did not perceive any threats from the Maoists, the Minister said. In reply to a question, Radhakrishnan said the participatory programme of the Government did not have any resemblance to the Salwa Judum (anti-Maoist vigilante group) force in Chhattisgarh. The objective of the Government was to ensure a participatory role for the tribal population. A joint operation involving the Director Generals of Police of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Police was already in place to monitor the situation, he said.
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November - 18 
Nagaland Post reports that heavy exchange of fire between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) took place at Amahator village on November 18. Amahator village is located 15 km away from Kiphire
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Nagaland Post reports that heavy exchange of fire between Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland –Khaplang (NSCN-K) and NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) took place at Amahator village on November 18. Amahator village is located 15 km away from Kiphire (District) town. According to the village council chairman, Thsisepi Sangtam, a group of NSCN-KK arrived at Amahator village in the afternoon but, on the arrival of Assam Rifles, the group left the village. However, in the evening, both the factions met in the heart of the village, which led to heavy exchange of fire between the two groups. No casualty was reported till the time of filing this report.
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November - 18 
On November 18, Delhi Police's Special Cell filed a 125 supplementary chargesheet in the Indian Premier League (IPL) providing details of properties, hawala (Illegal money transactions) and details of conspiracy against 39 accused, including former R
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On November 18, Delhi Police's Special Cell filed a 125 supplementary chargesheet in the Indian Premier League (IPL) providing details of properties, hawala (Illegal money transactions) and details of conspiracy against 39 accused, including former Rajasthan Royals players S. Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila, reports The Times of India. The fresh IPL chargesheet, sources say, claims that many bookies, including main Dawood Ibrahim aide Ashwini Aggarwal alias Tinku Mandi, have made crores through fixing. The chargesheet gives a meticulous account of meetings of fixers with the cricketers at different venues - hotels, stadiums, clubs, personal accommodations and airports. The details include CCTV footage running into several hours, documents and transcripts of interception of phone numbers of cricketers, bookies and underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his aide Javed Chautani. The documents attached with the chargesheet - including CFSL reports of voices of cricketers, bookies, forensic evidence proving presence of fixers, call details records (CDRs), documents showing fake IDs used to procure SIM cards by bookies/fixers - run into over 1000 pages. "In this chargesheet, we have proved the physical presence of bookies/fixers with the three cricketers at various places and given the sequence showing that matches were fixed and money was paid (to three cricketers)," said a senior officer.
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November - 18 
One person was arrested by Dimapur Police on the charges of extorting money from business establishments in Chekiye bazaar area in the name of the Naga National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA) on November 18. In a press release, Dimapur Police stated
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One person was arrested by Dimapur Police on the charges of extorting money from business establishments in Chekiye bazaar area in the name of the Naga National Council-Non Accordist (NNC-NA) on November 18. In a press release, Dimapur Police stated that the accused has been identified as one Yekheto Sema of NNC-NA. Police said, one booklet of ‘tax’ coupons numbering 50 leaves in the name of NNC-NA and extorted cash amounting to INR 1010 was seized from his possession.
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November - 18 
Pro-ILP pressure groups have called for a fresh round of night road blockade from November 19-21 to be effective from 8 pm till 5 am. “We have unanimously resolved to hold these night road blockades during our meeting on November 17,” said All Jainti
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Pro-ILP pressure groups have called for a fresh round of night road blockade from November 19-21 to be effective from 8 pm till 5 am. “We have unanimously resolved to hold these night road blockades during our meeting on November 17,” said All Jaintia Youth Welfare Organisation (AJYWO) president MH Dkhar in a statement issued on behalf of 14 pressure groups. Dkhar also said that the pressure groups would intensify their agitation once the various examinations in schools and colleges are over, unless the Government implements the ILP as per the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act, 1873.
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November - 18 
SFs arrested two NDFB-IKS militants, Chandan Borgoyari (24) and Rahul Basumatary (24), from Chapaguri area in Chirang District on November 18, reports The Sentinel. A grenade was also recovered from the arrested duo.
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SFs arrested two NDFB-IKS militants, Chandan Borgoyari (24) and Rahul Basumatary (24), from Chapaguri area in Chirang District on November 18, reports The Sentinel. A grenade was also recovered from the arrested duo.
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November - 18 
The bail plea of alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal was rejected on November 18 by Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in the Aurangabad arms haul case (May 8, 2006), reports freepress
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The bail plea of alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal was rejected on November 18 by Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court in the Aurangabad arms haul case (May 8, 2006), reports freepressjournal.in. Jundal is charged with participating in the conspiracy in the Aurangabad arms haul case in which arms and explosives were seized from two cars.
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November - 18 
The Central Crime Station (CCS) police on November 18 neutralised four-member of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) gang hailing from Murshidabad district of West Bengal and seized FICN worth INR 120,000 as well as genuine Indian currency worth INR 3
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The Central Crime Station (CCS) police on November 18 neutralised four-member of a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) gang hailing from Murshidabad district of West Bengal and seized FICN worth INR 120,000 as well as genuine Indian currency worth INR 32,500 in Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), reports The Times of India. However, the suspected kingpin of the gang, Nazurul Islam, is absconding.Police sources said that Malda and Murshidabad Districts in West Bengal have emerged as major hubs for distribution of counterfeit currency allegedly printed in Pakistan. The circulation of counterfeit currency has become a routine affair across coastal Andhra Pradesh in recent times.
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November - 18 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Palamu District’s Pipra block has warned villagers against giving land to the State Government for construction of administrative buildings, reports The Times of India on November 19. Pipra, 22 km f
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in Palamu District’s Pipra block has warned villagers against giving land to the State Government for construction of administrative buildings, reports The Times of India on November 19. Pipra, 22 km from Harihurganj in Palamu, is strategically located on Bihar border and is one of the important areas for both Maoists and Police of the two states. A tender for building a block and a circle offices and a police station was issued about three months ago but due to land problem, work could not be started on the projects.
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November - 18 
The Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has claimed responsibility for the November 15 bomb attack at the office of Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) in Ukhrul District. A press release issued by MNPF assistant publicity Thomas Numai said that the bomb attack
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The Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has claimed responsibility for the November 15 bomb attack at the office of Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) in Ukhrul District. A press release issued by MNPF assistant publicity Thomas Numai said that the bomb attack was carried out to demonstrate MNPF’s disapproval of Artex as TNL president. Artex was elected as TNL president to serve the vested interests of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) and create disunity among the Tangkhul community. MNPF said that the bomb attack was a warning to Artex.
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November - 18 
The Megha-laya People’s Front (MPF), a conglomerate of Opposition parties in the State, on November 18, has decided to seek the intervention of Governor, K K Paul in view of the deteriorating law and order situation in the State. The conglomerate too
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The Megha-laya People’s Front (MPF), a conglomerate of Opposition parties in the State, on November 18, has decided to seek the intervention of Governor, K K Paul in view of the deteriorating law and order situation in the State. The conglomerate took stock of the law and order situation in Khasi Hills that stemmed out of pro-ILP agitation and the militants related incidents in Garo Hills.
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November - 18 
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) cases in Kerala suspects that Haji Abdul Rahman, a major dealer of counterfeit notes has played a prominent role in the Kasargod FICN case, reports New Indian Express. A
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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) probing Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) cases in Kerala suspects that Haji Abdul Rahman, a major dealer of counterfeit notes has played a prominent role in the Kasargod FICN case, reports New Indian Express. Abdul Rahman is also a close relative of an accused Pakki Iqbal, in the Mumbai serial blasts. According to NIA officials, Abdul Rahman, is still at large and hiding out a safe place in Gulf countries. Haji Abdul Rahman is an absconding accused of the Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities (COFEPOSA) Act. A lookout notice had already been released by the Subrahmaniapuram Police Station, Mangalore (Karnataka), in connection with the FICN case.
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November - 18 
The Sangai Express reports that 12 persons, including a minor girl, were injured barely in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on November 18 along National Highway-202 at Harkuikathe in Ukhrul District. The blast took place when a truck c
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The Sangai Express reports that 12 persons, including a minor girl, were injured barely in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion on November 18 along National Highway-202 at Harkuikathe in Ukhrul District. The blast took place when a truck carrying around 50 Border Roads Task Forces (BRTF) labourers including women and children was moving towards Ukhrul. Most of the injured victims are from Jharkhand and Assam. This is the 7th blast within a span of two months. Meanwhile, the Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) has claimed that the bomb attack saying, it was carried out by a special ‘warfare’ group of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA). “BRTF which functions under India’s Ministry of Defence, is a big spy force and on account of reports furnished by them many revolutionaries have been arrested and many camps destroyed”, claimed a press release issued by the outfit’s ‘department of publicity chief’ Bangkim. The attack was a part of PLA’s war to ‘liberate’ Manipur.
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November - 18 
The Sangai Express reports that a team of Imphal East commandos arrested a cadre of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Khagemba), identified as Muhammad Ali Shah alias Aulad (45) from Thambalkhong in Imphal East District on November 18.
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The Sangai Express reports that a team of Imphal East commandos arrested a cadre of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP-Khagemba), identified as Muhammad Ali Shah alias Aulad (45) from Thambalkhong in Imphal East District on November 18.
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November - 18 
The Shillong Times reports that the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on November 18, said that “improper monitoring” of the activities of refugees, particularly Tibetans residing in Tawang and West Kameng districts, “pose a great threat
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The Shillong Times reports that the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) on November 18, said that “improper monitoring” of the activities of refugees, particularly Tibetans residing in Tawang and West Kameng districts, “pose a great threat to the tribal people of the state and the country”. A team of the apex students’ body of the state conducted a five-day tour of the two districts recently to assess the status of Tibetan and Nepali refugee populations there, an AAPSU statement said. “Some of the refugees are trying to obtain Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates through underhand processes,” AAPSU vice president and chairman of refugee affairs wing Likha Takar said in the statement.
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November - 18 
Two persons, identified as Shivkumar Chandravanshi and Mahendra Sharma were arrested for allegedly circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 1, 94,000 from Ujala Circle near Sarkhej crossroads in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Business Standard r
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Two persons, identified as Shivkumar Chandravanshi and Mahendra Sharma were arrested for allegedly circulating Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 1, 94,000 from Ujala Circle near Sarkhej crossroads in Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Business Standard reported on November 19. Upon interrogation, the duo revealed that one Gupta Kumar, suspected to be the kingpin of the racket, had exchanged the FICN in return for original Indian currency worth INR 1, 00,000. The arrested duo has been booked under Section 489 (using as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency) of Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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November - 18 
With the pro-ILP agitation lingering in the State, Shillong (East Khasi Hills) Member of Parliament (MP) Vincent H Pala, on November 18, met Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to apprise him of the situation while urging the Centre to step up vi
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With the pro-ILP agitation lingering in the State, Shillong (East Khasi Hills) Member of Parliament (MP) Vincent H Pala, on November 18, met Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde to apprise him of the situation while urging the Centre to step up vigil along the porous Indo-Bangladesh border in order to ensure that the Hill State does not move into further turmoil and relapsing insurgency.
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November - 18 
Police foiled a terror bid and defused a bomb planted at a girl’s college on the Bannu-Dera Ismail Khan road in Bannu town of same District on November 18, reports The News. The sources said that militants had planted 15-kilogram explosives to the Go
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Police foiled a terror bid and defused a bomb planted at a girl’s college on the Bannu-Dera Ismail Khan road in Bannu town of same District on November 18, reports The News. The sources said that militants had planted 15-kilogram explosives to the Government Girls’ Degree College on the Bannu-Dera Ismail Khan road. However, local people spotted the explosives and informed the Police. The Police along with bomb disposal unit (BDU) reached the college and defused the bomb. BDU official said that a mortar shell was also placed near the explosive.
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November - 18 
The Anti-Terrorism Court-II, Karachi, on November 18 remanded two accused, Mohammad Asim and Azhar Mahmmood, to jail custody till November 26, 2013 in the murder case of Station House Officer (SHO) Syed Irfan Haider, reports Daily Times. The Police b
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The Anti-Terrorism Court-II, Karachi, on November 18 remanded two accused, Mohammad Asim and Azhar Mahmmood, to jail custody till November 26, 2013 in the murder case of Station House Officer (SHO) Syed Irfan Haider, reports Daily Times. The Police brought the accused in an armoured personnel carrier (APC) to court and produced them before ATC-II Judge under tight security. According to details, SHO of Sir Syed Police Station Irfan Haider and Station Investigation Officer (SIO) of New Karachi Police Station Sub-Inspector Shahbaz Ali were targeted near Anda Morr in North Karachi area.
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November - 18 
The Baloch Republican Army (BRA) militants kidnapped and killed three construction workers and dumped their bodies in Josak area of Mekran in Turbat District of Balochistan in the night of November 18, reports Dawn. Another man kidnapped along with t
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The Baloch Republican Army (BRA) militants kidnapped and killed three construction workers and dumped their bodies in Josak area of Mekran in Turbat District of Balochistan in the night of November 18, reports Dawn. Another man kidnapped along with them is still missing. A ‘spokesman’ for the BRA claimed responsibility for kidnapping and killing of the workers, who were identified as Mulazim Hussain, his son Abdullah and Mustafa. The missing worker is named Mohammad Hanif. Turbat Assistant Commissioner said that four of the five labourers building the house of a local resident were attacked by eight gunmen and kidnapped four of them. All victims belonged to Dera Ghazi Khan and were brought to Turbat by a local resident for construction of his house in Josak area.
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November - 18 
The Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif on November 18 said that ‘yesterday’s Jihadis (holy warrior) have become today’s terrorists’, reports The News. Addressing participants of the Security and War course at the National Defence University (N
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The Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Shahbaz Sharif on November 18 said that ‘yesterday’s Jihadis (holy warrior) have become today’s terrorists’, reports The News. Addressing participants of the Security and War course at the National Defence University (NDU), Shahbaz vowed to take action against the elements responsible for the Rawalpindi violence, adding that the incident was a ‘stigma’. He said the dream of Pakistan’s prosperity could not materialise without the elimination of terrorism.
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November - 18 
Two persons, including a Policeman, were killed when fire reported outside an Imambargah in Kohat town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on November 18, reports Daily Times. The Rawalpindi sectarian violence of 10th of Muharram (the mournin
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Two persons, including a Policeman, were killed when fire reported outside an Imambargah in Kohat town of same District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on November 18, reports Daily Times. The Rawalpindi sectarian violence of 10th of Muharram (the mourning period observed by the Shias, commemorating the tragedy of Karbala), spread to KP. Authorities imposed curfew in Kohat to keep situation under control while neighbouring Hangu District was also reported tense after a brief curfew. Both Kohat and Hangu Districts have a long history of sectarian violence and reaction to what happened in Rawalpindi was expected, and local authorities were warned to stay alert. “Army has been called out in aid of civil authorities in both Kohat and Hangu Districts,” a military source in Peshawar said.
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November - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a revenue officer, identified as Liaquat Jan, in Kharan District on November 18, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a revenue officer, identified as Liaquat Jan, in Kharan District on November 18, reports Dawn.
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November - 18 
Unidentified assailants shot dead the driver of one truck carrying NATO equipment out of Afghanistan before setting the vehicle on fire near Naseerabad town of same District in Balochistan on November 18, reports Daily Times. Hafiz Hidayatullah, a Po
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Unidentified assailants shot dead the driver of one truck carrying NATO equipment out of Afghanistan before setting the vehicle on fire near Naseerabad town of same District in Balochistan on November 18, reports Daily Times. Hafiz Hidayatullah, a Police official in the area, said four assailants on motorbikes opened fire at two trucks, killing the driver of one vehicle. “The attackers then sprinkled petrol on (that) truck and set it on fire,” Hidayatullah added.
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November - 18 
Unidentified militants on November 18 abducted five security personnel and seized their vehicle and weapons in the Gerdina area of Kharan District, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified militants on November 18 abducted five security personnel and seized their vehicle and weapons in the Gerdina area of Kharan District, reports Dawn.
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November - 18 
The election-opposing CPN-Maoist-Baidya and its allies, on November 18 claimed that they are committed to solve the ongoing political crisis through a dialogue while vowing to continue the ongoing bandh until 5pm on the election day, reports Kantipur
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The election-opposing CPN-Maoist-Baidya and its allies, on November 18 claimed that they are committed to solve the ongoing political crisis through a dialogue while vowing to continue the ongoing bandh until 5pm on the election day, reports Kantipuronline. Releasing a press statement, Mohan Baidya denounced violence on the streets, claiming that the attacks were perpetrated by ‘anti-nation and anti-people forces’ bent on tarnishing the 10-day strike announced by the parties. Baidya also demanded that the Government release members of his party and that of 33 other parties arrested on charges of vandalising election materials.
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November - 18 
At least 25 people were injured in clashes between Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists and Police during the ‘black-flag procession’ across the country on November 18, repports The Independent. BNP Joint Secretary Gener
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At least 25 people were injured in clashes between Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists and Police during the ‘black-flag procession’ across the country on November 18, repports The Independent. BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi announced the programme all across the country to protest against the holding of a cabinet meeting by the ministers who had earlier resigned. In Dhaka city, at least 10 people, including a Policeman, were injured in a clash between JeI activists and Police at Mirpur area. Police said that JeI activists had brought out a black-flag procession near Ideal School. In Rajshahi District, at least 15 people were injured in a clash between BNP activists and Police at the Rajshahi city. Witnesses said that when BNP activists brought out the black-flag procession in front of the Rajshahi college, Police used rubber bullets and teargas shell canisters to disperse the procession, leaving 15 activists injured.
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November - 18 
Five persons were injured when activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) clashed with the cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir(ICS), the student wing of JeI in Chittagong University campus of Chittagong
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Five persons were injured when activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling Awami League (AL) clashed with the cadres of Islami Chhatra Shibir(ICS), the student wing of JeI in Chittagong University campus of Chittagong District on November 18 over distribution of leaflets among the admission seekers, reports New Age. Witnesses said a group of BCL activists attacked some ICS cadres at BBA faculty as they were distributing leaflets among the admission seekers. Following the incident chase and counter chase took place between the two groups.
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Police arrested 29 local activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from Muradnagar, Sadar Dakhkhin and Chauddagram upazilas of the Comilla District on November 18 and November 19, reports The Daily Star.
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Police arrested 29 local activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) from Muradnagar, Sadar Dakhkhin and Chauddagram upazilas of the Comilla District on November 18 and November 19, reports The Daily Star.
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November - 18 
An ally of governing party, the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) on November 18 accused the British for creating an ethnic conflict in the country, reports Colombo Page. Referring to the warning of an international inquiry against the country by British Pr
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An ally of governing party, the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) on November 18 accused the British for creating an ethnic conflict in the country, reports Colombo Page. Referring to the warning of an international inquiry against the country by British Prime Minister David Cameron, JHU General Secretary, Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka charged that the British Premier had no right to call for an international inquiry in violation of the sovereignty of a country. He noted that such a move would also be in violation of the Commonwealth Charter. The Minister observed that there was no Tamil or Eelam issue in the country when the British landed in Sri Lanka in 1796 and it was the British who created the ethnic conflict. According to Ranawaka, the British administration should pay compensation to Sri Lanka for creating a Tamil issue that has resulted in the loss of many lives.
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November - 18 
China on November 18 asked Sri Lanka to "make efforts to protect and promote human rights", backing calls by India, Britain and other countries at the CHOGM summit in Colombo to address allegations of rights abuses against the country's minority Tami
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China on November 18 asked Sri Lanka to "make efforts to protect and promote human rights", backing calls by India, Britain and other countries at the CHOGM summit in Colombo to address allegations of rights abuses against the country's minority Tamils, reports Daily Mirror. "Due to the differences in the economic and social development of different countries, there could be differences on human rights protection," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told a media briefing in Beijing. "So what is important is that the relevant country should make efforts to protect and promote human rights while other countries in the world should provide constructive assistance," he said.
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November - 18 
Human Rights Commissioner Prathibha Mahanamahewa on November 18 said that the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to conduct a national inquiry into the alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka with technical assistance of Co
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Human Rights Commissioner Prathibha Mahanamahewa on November 18 said that the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has decided to conduct a national inquiry into the alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka with technical assistance of Commonwealth Secretariat, reports Daily Mirror. A Commonwealth delegation comprising representatives of its Human Rights Division will arrive in the country on December 2 and will take the initial steps to conduct this domestic inquiry. The country’s first national inquiry into the alleged human rights violations (torture) that took place between 2009 and 2013 would be conducted with the participation of local and foreign legal experts during a period of 18 months.
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November - 18 
Leaders of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on November 18 met South African President Jacob Zuma on the sidelines of the just concluded Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2013 in Colombo and discussed the ethnic issue, reports Colombo Pag
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Leaders of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) on November 18 met South African President Jacob Zuma on the sidelines of the just concluded Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2013 in Colombo and discussed the ethnic issue, reports Colombo Page. During the meeting with Tamil leaders, President Zuma who was in Colombo to participate in the Commonwealth meeting has discussed the role South Africa could play in finding a solution to the national problem. Issuing a statement, the TNA said that the party would discuss the matter raised by the South African President with neighboring India and other countries that have been involved in trying to find a solution to the national problem for a long time.
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November - 18 
Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella on November 18 said that the allegations leveled against the Government by the Western nations have been answered through the implementation of the recommendations in the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commissio
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Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella on November 18 said that the allegations leveled against the Government by the Western nations have been answered through the implementation of the recommendations in the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) report, reports Colombo Page. He told that the Government has implemented all the LLRC recommendations that were to be implemented in the short term. He said the government has implemented most of the medium term recommendations as well but there is a delay in implementing some of the long term recommendations since it would require some constitutional amendments.
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November - 18 
The main opposition United National Party (UNP) on November 18 said that it opposed the British Prime Minister’s call for an international inquiry into alleged war crimes committed by the Sri Lankan Army, reports Daily Mirror. “The UNP will in no way
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The main opposition United National Party (UNP) on November 18 said that it opposed the British Prime Minister’s call for an international inquiry into alleged war crimes committed by the Sri Lankan Army, reports Daily Mirror. “The UNP will in no way support an international investigation on Sri Lanka. Our stance is that the implementation of the recommendations made by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) is sufficient to resolve the national question and to ensure the rights of all people,” General Secretary Tissa Attanayake told.
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November - 19 
A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Nirmalji, was arrested on November 19 from Ekta Ghatee village under Lesliganj Police Station area in Palamu District of Jharkhand when he was trying to flee
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A ‘sub-zonal commander’ of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), identified as Nirmalji, was arrested on November 19 from Ekta Ghatee village under Lesliganj Police Station area in Palamu District of Jharkhand when he was trying to flee on a motorcycle, reports The Times of India. Police recovered a revolver, two cartridges and seized a motorbike. Nirmalji was active in the northern part of Latehar District. He joined the organization in 2006.
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November - 19 
A sum of money deposited in a New Delhi branch of State Bank of India reportedly by an official of the Bangladesh High Commission, identified as K.S. Islam were found to be Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), Police said, Indian Express reported on No
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A sum of money deposited in a New Delhi branch of State Bank of India reportedly by an official of the Bangladesh High Commission, identified as K.S. Islam were found to be Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN), Police said, Indian Express reported on November 20. According to Police, the official had deposited a sum of INR 16, 00,000 on behalf of the Commission, of which 10 notes with a face value of INR 8,500 were found to be FICN. Deputy Commissioner of Police, New Delhi, S.B.S. Tyagi, said, "On the basis of the complaint by the manager, we have registered a case. The manager stated that the officials who came to deposit the money worked at Bangladesh High Commission. That has not been verified. We still have to contact the commission. We have taken their details from the bank and are investigating the matter."
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November - 19 
According to Intelligence Bureau (IB), Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in connivance with Dawood Ibrahim, Yaqoob Khan and terror outfit aka Rasool "Party" is planning to target Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP's) Prime Ministerial candidate Na
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According to Intelligence Bureau (IB), Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in connivance with Dawood Ibrahim, Yaqoob Khan and terror outfit aka Rasool "Party" is planning to target Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP's) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Sahara Samay reported on November 20. The IB report also states that aka Rasool "Party" is planning to carry out the assassination using a rocket launcher or by ramming an explosive-laden vehicle into Modi's convoy.
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November - 19 
All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) ‘general secretary’ Aditya Khakhlary said that based on Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by AATS on illegal immigrants in the BTAD, be detected and deported, the Gauhati High Court, on November 19, directed the Ce
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All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS) ‘general secretary’ Aditya Khakhlary said that based on Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by AATS on illegal immigrants in the BTAD, be detected and deported, the Gauhati High Court, on November 19, directed the Centre and the State Government to file affidavits on the matter, reports The Sentinel. In the aftermath of the riots in the BTAD in 2012, a whole lot of people were displaced, but in the matter of rehabilitation the AATS had demanded that none should be rehabilitated without proper scrutiny of their nationality as the organization had suspected that many illegal immigrants were settled in the BTAD. The State government, however, went ahead with its rehabilitation plan without any such scrutiny.
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November - 19 
Alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal, wanted to take part in the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack by landing in the city along with others, according to his confession, Indian Ex
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Alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal, wanted to take part in the November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai (Maharashtra) terror attack by landing in the city along with others, according to his confession, Indian Express reported on November 20. "I told Lakhvi I want to take part in the big operation in Mumbai but Lakhvi told me that I should be in the control room and encourage the boys," said Jundal in the confession. The copies of Jundal's confession were given to defence lawyers on November 20 by the special court which is conducting the trial in 26/11 case. Jundal had volunteered to give the confession last August, which he subsequently retracted.
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November - 19 
Amidst tight security, Bru voters lodged in six relief camps of Tripura on November 19 exercised their franchise by casting votes through postal ballots from 7 am, reports The Shillong Times. Polling in the relief camps would continue on Wednesda
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Amidst tight security, Bru voters lodged in six relief camps of Tripura on November 19 exercised their franchise by casting votes through postal ballots from 7 am, reports The Shillong Times. Polling in the relief camps would continue on Wednesday if there was any voter who could not exercise franchise on Tuesday, Mizoram Joint Chief Electoral Officer H Lalengmawia said.“Polling was completely peaceful and conducted under tight security in the six relief camps – Asapara, Naisingpara, Hazacherra, Kaskau, Khakchangpara and Hamsapara in North Tripura District,” he said.The 11,612 Bru voters lodged in the relief camps were eligible to exercise franchise through postal ballots in their relief camps for the November 25 Mizoram polls.86 polling officials, including seven nodal officers, who reached the relief camps yesterday morning, conducted the polls under the supervision of one special observer and six other observers, he said. Earlier, polling party numbering around 100 officials, including 74 desk and seven nodal officers, on November 18 had left Mizoram for the six relief camps in the state to conduct polling for the Bru voters lodged there, reports The Shillong Times. Also, Mamit District Superintendent of Police (SP) Rodingliana Chawngthu told PTI over phone that around 45 Mizo Students Union (MSU) activists went to the border village of Kanhmun to make efforts to stop the polling party on November 18.Chawngthu said that he did not expect any problem as elaborate security arrangements were made to ensure the safe passage for the polling party. Further, the Chief Election Commissioner V S Sampath recently clarified that the Bru voters were allowed to exercise franchise following a High Court order in 1999, reports The Shillong Times. There were 11,612 voters in the Bru relief camps belonging to three districts and spreading over nine assembly constituencies.
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November - 19 
An unprecedented 74.65 per cent of the nearly 14 million electors voted in the second phase of polling for the Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh on November 19, reports The Hindu. “We expect that there will be an increase in polling percentage, when
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An unprecedented 74.65 per cent of the nearly 14 million electors voted in the second phase of polling for the Assembly elections in Chhattisgarh on November 19, reports The Hindu. “We expect that there will be an increase in polling percentage, when all figures arrive,” Chief Electoral Officer Sunil Kujur said, reports The Hindu.
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November - 19 
Claiming to have enough evidence to prove that most incidents related to ‘mob-justice’ against militant sympathisers are due to abetment by security force authorities, CorCom, the six militant group conglomerate said it will take befitting action aga
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Claiming to have enough evidence to prove that most incidents related to ‘mob-justice’ against militant sympathisers are due to abetment by security force authorities, CorCom, the six militant group conglomerate said it will take befitting action against those involved in ‘mob-justice’, reports The Sangai Express on November 20. A statement issued by CorCom media coordinator H Poirei said launched specific investigation in the last 2-3 years into incidents of ‘mob-justice’ against militants sympathisers eventually unearthing clues that attacking houses of sympathisers to protest certain incidents were actually planned and the target finalised at security force camps located in the area of incidents.
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November - 19 
Maharashtra state committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for Vidarbha bandh (general shut down strike) on November 19 to protest the Government's failure to extend genuine assistance to farmers of eastern Maharashtra
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Maharashtra state committee of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) has called for Vidarbha bandh (general shut down strike) on November 19 to protest the Government's failure to extend genuine assistance to farmers of eastern Maharashtra, which was severely hit by excess rains and flooding this year, reports The Times of India. The Maoists claimed that Police's repressive policy and natural disaster have taken a heavy toll of farmers in Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.
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November - 19 
Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders, Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah left for Delhi on November 19 on the invitation by the Government of India (GoI) for another round of talk. Ask
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Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) leaders, Isak Chishi Swu and Thuingaleng Muivah left for Delhi on November 19 on the invitation by the Government of India (GoI) for another round of talk. Asked if the Naga people could expect arriving at a solution during the visit, Isak replied: “No, we do not expect solution this time but we will discuss.” When asked to explain, the reason why the talk has been scheduled after a long gap, Thuingaleng Muivah asserted that the “problem” was with the GoI and not with NSCN-IM. He said: “They have delayed on their own accord, we have been anxiously waiting for them but no they have taken so long a time, so it is a surprise to us.”
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November - 19 
Security Forces arrested two militants belonging to the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang faction (NSCN-K), identified as Aman Konyak and Nahnga Ghangsa, from Longding District on November 19, reports Times of India. Arms and ammun
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Security Forces arrested two militants belonging to the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland – Khaplang faction (NSCN-K), identified as Aman Konyak and Nahnga Ghangsa, from Longding District on November 19, reports Times of India. Arms and ammunition, along with cash, have been recovered from their possession, he said.
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November - 19 
The 14 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups have decided to defer the timing of the night road blockade from 8 pm to 9 pm on November 20 and 21 in view of the ongoing examination in the schools and colleges.
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The 14 pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups have decided to defer the timing of the night road blockade from 8 pm to 9 pm on November 20 and 21 in view of the ongoing examination in the schools and colleges.
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November - 19 
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has reiterated that the elections in the occupied territory are no substitute to right to self-determination and polls will have no bearing on the legal and historical status of the dispute over Jammu and Ka
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The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has reiterated that the elections in the occupied territory are no substitute to right to self-determination and polls will have no bearing on the legal and historical status of the dispute over Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on November 19, reports KMS News. The APHC in a statement issued in Srinagar said that Kashmir was an UN-recognized international dispute that needed to be resolved through a meaningful and result-oriented dialogue process between Pakistan, India and the Kashmiris.
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November - 19 
The Meghalaya People’s Front (MPF) has alleged that several politicians from the congress led ruling Meghalaya United Alliance (MUA) coalition are maintaining links with the militant outfits operating in Garo Hills. Addressing a press conference on N
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The Meghalaya People’s Front (MPF) has alleged that several politicians from the congress led ruling Meghalaya United Alliance (MUA) coalition are maintaining links with the militant outfits operating in Garo Hills. Addressing a press conference on November 19, MPF spokesperson and United Democratic Party (UDP) leader, Paul Lyngdoh said “There are several instances which prove that there is a clear nexus between politicians belonging to the ruling coalition and Garo Hills-based militant outfits. On several occasions it is seen that militants get prior information about raids to be carried out by Police in their hideouts.”
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November - 19 
The National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) on November 19 ruled out any money transaction in getting back its abducted general manager Anil Kumar Agarwal “safe and sound.”, reports The Sentinel.“We did not give any money to the abductors [NDFB–IKS].
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The National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) on November 19 ruled out any money transaction in getting back its abducted general manager Anil Kumar Agarwal “safe and sound.”, reports The Sentinel.“We did not give any money to the abductors [NDFB–IKS]. It was the Assam and Arunachal Pradesh government who helped us in getting back our official,” said NHPC Project Director, JK Sharma. The NDFB–IKS had reportedly demanded a hefty amount of INR 20 crore for the release of Agarwal. Sharma however said that the NHPC has asked both the central and State government to provide adequate security to its officials working in the northeastern States.
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November - 19 
The Sangai Express reports that expressing grave concern over the series of bomb blasts in recent times, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, on November 19, speculated that subversive elements might be setting off bomb explosion out of frustration and
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The Sangai Express reports that expressing grave concern over the series of bomb blasts in recent times, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, on November 19, speculated that subversive elements might be setting off bomb explosion out of frustration and to demonstrate their presence. He said, with insurgents unable to breach the tight security barricade in Imphal and greater Imphal areas or unable to engage Security Forces in encounters, disruptive elements might be carrying out the blasts for militant groups in the exterior locations just to create chaos in the society. Citing arrest of Progressive faction of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro) militants in connection with the Pallel (Chandel District) bomb blast case, he said interrogation of the arrested person is on to establish further proof about involvement of insurgent outfits in the blasts.
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November - 19 
The Shillong Times reports on November 20 that as many as seven Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadres have reportedly fled from their liaison office at Tura youth hostel with a substantial number of weapons to form a new outfit called the A’
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The Shillong Times reports on November 20 that as many as seven Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC) cadres have reportedly fled from their liaison office at Tura youth hostel with a substantial number of weapons to form a new outfit called the A’chik Tigers Force (ATF) blaming the Government and the outfit’s leaders for turning a blind eye to their problems. The cadres reportedly fled under the leadership of Balsrang who happens to be the camp in-charge. Speaking to The Shillong Times, Balsrang said that seven of them abandoned the outfit on November 15 and decamped with five automatic assault rifles, seven pistols, ten hand grenades and four hundred rounds of ammunition from the armory of the ANVC. “We have been unhappy with the state of affairs in our organization. The government has not given us our stipend for the last eight months and have abandoned us,” said Balsrang, who has now taken the name of Dilchong Ioimingchi to lead the ATF. He also attacked the ANVC leaders for treating its cadres with disdain and blamed the leadership for the present crisis within the outfit. “We are no longer able to withstand the suffering and felt the only way was to return to the jungle and once again lead an armed struggle,” said the new militant chief. There is apprehension that more cadres of the group could follow in their footsteps as the new militant chief has revealed that it is wooing other disgruntled members of the ANVC to join their fold. This will be the third major split within the ANVC since its formation in the mid 1990s. The first split took place in 2009 with its former militant commander Sohan D Shira leaving the group to form his own Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA). In 2012, the ANVC suffered another split when its spokesman Rimpu (Bernard) Marak alias Torik Jangning left the group to form the ANVC-Breakaway (ANVC-B).
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November - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that a senior Block Development Officer (BDO) of Assam has been abducted by suspected Garo militants from the Assam-Meghalaya border in Tikrikilla region (West Garo Hills) in the evening of November 19. The BDO of Fakirganj
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The Shillong Times reports that a senior Block Development Officer (BDO) of Assam has been abducted by suspected Garo militants from the Assam-Meghalaya border in Tikrikilla region (West Garo Hills) in the evening of November 19. The BDO of Fakirganj Block in Dhubri district, Rashidul Islam, was heading for his home in Lakhipur town of Goalpara District (Assam) when as many as five heavily armed militants stopped his vehicle and took him away at gunpoint from the Assam side of the border. Security forces have launched a large operation in the area to rescue the official and police strongly feel the involvement of the Garo outfit, United Achik Liberation Army (UALA) which has been active on the Assam side of the border ever since elections to the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) were announced.
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November - 19 
The Shillong Times reports that an official from East Garo Hills, on November 19, said that the newly-formed Achik National Liberation Central Army (ANLCA) dropped an extortion note of INR 1.5 million each at the residences of the Gramsevaks (village
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The Shillong Times reports that an official from East Garo Hills, on November 19, said that the newly-formed Achik National Liberation Central Army (ANLCA) dropped an extortion note of INR 1.5 million each at the residences of the Gramsevaks (village development officers) in Williamnagar in East Garo Hills District through the villagers last week setting a deadline of November 17. The militant group in the extortion notes had also warned the Gramsevaks that if the money was not paid by them, they will face the consequences.
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November - 19 
Tinsukia Police have tracked two Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) SIM cards, used by ULFA-I to make extortion calls to businessmen and tea planters in Upper Assam, to Manipur, reports The Telegraph. Tinsukia Superintendent of Police, P.P. Singh on
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Tinsukia Police have tracked two Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) SIM cards, used by ULFA-I to make extortion calls to businessmen and tea planters in Upper Assam, to Manipur, reports The Telegraph. Tinsukia Superintendent of Police, P.P. Singh on November 19 said that the SIMs of cell phone numbers 9191709879 and 9191709873, from which several persons had received extortion calls in the name of Ulfa (I), had been found to have been procured from Manipur. He said both the SIMs, functioning under the CDMA (code division multiple access) technology, were used by Pabitra Moran alias Phanin Moran, a cadre of Ulfa (I).Moran is currently based at Pangsau pass in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district, which shares its borders with Assam and Myanmar. Singh said the police had asked people to ignore calls from these two numbers.
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November - 19 
Troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) along with Meghalaya Police team arrested GNLA militants, Prethy M Sangma and Dina M Sangma from Kimdegre area under South West Garo Hills, reports Nagaland Post on November 20.
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Troopers of the Border Security Force (BSF) along with Meghalaya Police team arrested GNLA militants, Prethy M Sangma and Dina M Sangma from Kimdegre area under South West Garo Hills, reports Nagaland Post on November 20.
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November - 19 
Two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants deputed to Tura in West Garo Hills to extort money and abduct an influential businessman have been arrested on November 19. The arrested militants have been identified as Goera D Sangma (27) and Seng
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Two Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militants deputed to Tura in West Garo Hills to extort money and abduct an influential businessman have been arrested on November 19. The arrested militants have been identified as Goera D Sangma (27) and Sengsal R Marak (22). The two GNLA militants who had taken shelter in a house in Boldak A’ding, under Dobasipara Police outpost, were arrested just as they were passing through the main thoroughfares of the town to carry out their abduction. Security forces recovered two automatic pistols with six rounds of live ammunition and two mobile handsets. “They belonged to GNLA’s Baichung Momin command and had planned to conduct a series of extortion cases and abduct several prominent businessmen,” revealed District Police chief Mukesh Kr Singh.
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November - 19 
Two militants of the Independent faction of United liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) faction, identified as Siddhartha Dahotia alias Agni and Ratul Bora alias Anupam, surrendered before Tinsukia Superintendent of Police on November 19 after fleeing
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Two militants of the Independent faction of United liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) faction, identified as Siddhartha Dahotia alias Agni and Ratul Bora alias Anupam, surrendered before Tinsukia Superintendent of Police on November 19 after fleeing from the outfit's base in Myanmar and crossing over to India, reports Times of India. They also deposited one AK81 rifle. Police said the two militants were among nine other militants, who tried to flee Myanmar and surrender in Tinsukia District but were ambushed by their own colleagues in the outfit and Baruah loyalists with the help of Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) cadres. The duo said one member of the fleeing group was killed in the ambush and two others managed to cross the border but are still traceless. They added that they have no idea about the remaining four militants. Immediately after the two surrendered, ULFA-I ‘publicity wing’ issued a statement confirming the escape bid by nine cadres with one weapon. The outfit added that these nine cadres were moles planted inside the outfit by intelligence agencies. "Two of them managed to escape with one weapon but our special operation group nabbed four and killed three. The nabbed cadres have revealed that they were trained by government intelligence agencies and they got themselves recruited into the outfit by taking advantage of some loopholes in our recruitment drive. They were sent with two objectives-to loot our armory and leak information, " said Joy 'Asom', a member of the’ publicity wing’.
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November - 19 
Karachi Police nabbed around 123 suspects including, 15 absconders, 2 target killers, 4 kidnappers, 1 extortionist, 17 for illicit weapons, 5 drug peddlers, 7 street criminals and 72 others involved in other heinous crimes. The arrests were made duri
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Karachi Police nabbed around 123 suspects including, 15 absconders, 2 target killers, 4 kidnappers, 1 extortionist, 17 for illicit weapons, 5 drug peddlers, 7 street criminals and 72 others involved in other heinous crimes. The arrests were made during 75 raids and 8 encounters; the officials also recovered weapons from the suspect's possession.
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November - 19 
Mobina Town Police nabbed an accused along with his two accomplices during a raid at their hideout at Abul Hassan Ispahani Road. District East SSP Pir Mohammad Shah while addressing a press conference said that the accused Ghulam Qasim aka Abba and h
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Mobina Town Police nabbed an accused along with his two accomplices during a raid at their hideout at Abul Hassan Ispahani Road. District East SSP Pir Mohammad Shah while addressing a press conference said that the accused Ghulam Qasim aka Abba and his two aides, Kallu Bengali and Adil Ali were serial target killers, involved in more than 100 cases of target killings. The officer also said that weapons were recovered from their possession.
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November - 19 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 19 approved a panel of three judges for the establishment of a special court for the trial of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf for high treason under article 6 of the Constitution, reports The N
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on November 19 approved a panel of three judges for the establishment of a special court for the trial of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf for high treason under article 6 of the Constitution, reports The News. The criterion for selection of the three judges was strictly based on merit and seniority. The special court will be headed by Justice Faisal Arab from the Sindh High Court (SHC), while Justice Syeda Tahira Safdar of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) and Justice Yawar Ali of the Lahore High Court (LHC) will be its members. The notification of the tribunal has been issued by the Government. Earlier, the Supreme Court received the names of five judges from the superior judiciary to initiate the treason case against Pervez Musharraf for subverting the Constitution while imposing emergency and the Provisional Constitutional Order (PCO) on November 3, 2007. In compliance with the directions issued by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, the chief justices of the five high courts — the Islamabad High Court, Peshawar High Court, Balochistan High Court, Sindh High Court and Lahore High Court — sent names of the judges to the Chief Justice.
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November - 19 
Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations while putting forward an investigation report on the June 22, 2013 Nanga Parbat massacre disclosed on November 19 that the assassins who killed 11 foreign tourists wanted to kidnap them for ransom, rep
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Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations while putting forward an investigation report on the June 22, 2013 Nanga Parbat massacre disclosed on November 19 that the assassins who killed 11 foreign tourists wanted to kidnap them for ransom, reports The Express Tribune. Home Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Doctor Attaur Rehman said that the militants had not planned to kill the tourists but, instead, wanted to kidnap the group to demand ransom. However, one of the militants fired at them, killing ten of them and their cook. The Home Secretary further revealed that the incident was not sectarian in nature and aimed exclusively at terrorising. “Most of the culprits of these gruesome incidents have direct or indirect links with the militants in the tribal areas and some of them even have been part of militant activities in Afghanistan,” he added. Rehman also informed the Committee that a significant number of youngsters from Gilgit Baltistan were now moving toward the tribal areas. He dubbed their move as ‘suspicious’ and added that the administration had prepared a list of such youth and was keeping a watchful eye on them. “We have warned them and their parents a number of times about the suspicious activities,” said the home Secretary. “Action against them will be taken once concrete evidence is available,” he added. He stated that four out of 11 militants who massacred the foreign tourists had been arrested. Six others were arrested in connection with the killing of Senior Superintendent Police, Diamer, one Army Colonel and one Army Major who were investigating the shooting of the tourists. He informed the committee that the arrested persons were being tried under the Anti-Terrorist Act and a complete challan will be submitted within days.
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November - 19 
Seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a local commander, were killed when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle carrying TTP militants in the Mir Ali area, some 35 kilometres east of Miranshah, the main
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Seven Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, including a local commander, were killed when a suicide bomber rammed his explosive-laden car into a vehicle carrying TTP militants in the Mir Ali area, some 35 kilometres east of Miranshah, the main town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 19, reports Daily Times. There was no immediate claim of responsibility and the motive of the attack was not clear but militant groups in the past have carried out suicide attacks against each other. Qari Saifuddin, a local TTP ‘commander’, was travelling in a pick-up truck along with his associates when a suicide bomber smashed his explosive filled car into their vehicle. “Taliban commander Qari Saifuddin and his six associates were killed on the spot,” a local security official said.
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November - 19 
Suspected Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants on November 19 killed a senior Shia university director, Syed Shabir Hussain Shah, along with his driver in an apparent sectarian attack in Gujrat town of same District in Punjab, reports Daily Times. Syed
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Suspected Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) militants on November 19 killed a senior Shia university director, Syed Shabir Hussain Shah, along with his driver in an apparent sectarian attack in Gujrat town of same District in Punjab, reports Daily Times. Syed Shabir Hussain Shah, director of student affairs at Gujrat University, was killed while on his way to the campus. “Gunmen riding a motorbike sprayed bullets on his vehicle when he was about to reach the university in (the) morning. His driver was also killed in the attack,” District Police Chief Ali Nasir Rizvi said. “He had barely turned the corner of his house when he was attacked,” said Policeman Amir Malik. “We found a note at the scene of Shah’s death which read: ‘This is retaliation for Rawalpindi’,” Deputy Superintendent of Police Manzoor Malik said, referring to the clashes in Rawalpindi over the weekend in which eight people were killed. “The note was signed, ‘Lashkar-e-Jhangvi’.”
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November - 19 
The dead body of a man was found from Korangi coast guard's intercept within the limits of Zaman Town Police Station, on November 19, reports Daily Times. The victim, identified as Ahsan Raza, son of Khalid Sheikh, resident of Korangi locality, had l
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The dead body of a man was found from Korangi coast guard's intercept within the limits of Zaman Town Police Station, on November 19, reports Daily Times. The victim, identified as Ahsan Raza, son of Khalid Sheikh, resident of Korangi locality, had left his house on November 18 for some work. The motive behind the incident is still under investigation.
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November - 19 
The dead body of a young man was found from Ahmed Shah Bukhari road within the jurisdiction of Baghdadi Police Station, on November 19, reports Daily Times. As per the officials, the victim had been kidnapped before being shot. In a similar case
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The dead body of a young man was found from Ahmed Shah Bukhari road within the jurisdiction of Baghdadi Police Station, on November 19, reports Daily Times. As per the officials, the victim had been kidnapped before being shot. In a similar case, another body of a young man was found near Afghan Camp within the vicinity of Gulshan-e-Maymar Police Station, on November 19, reports Daily Times. Police said that deceased, identified as Mohammad Fahim, son of Saeed Ahmed, lived in the same area and had been kidnapped by unidentified persons, who later shot him multiple times before dumping his body.
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November - 19 
The law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 147 suspects including members of banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and a target killer during separate raids and operations in various parts of Karachi, on November 19, reports Daily Times. As per detai
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The law enforcers claimed to have arrested around 147 suspects including members of banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and a target killer during separate raids and operations in various parts of Karachi, on November 19, reports Daily Times. As per details, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested a terrorist affiliated with outlawed LeJ, who has been identified as Amin alias Munna alias Chingari, from Orangi Town. According to in-charge of the CID's Sectarian Cell Fayyaz Khan, the accused was involved in target killings of more than a dozen police officials, 33 political workers and people belonging to the Shia sect. He belongs to Hafiz Qasim Rasheed group of LeJ. The officials also claimed to have recovered 3 rockets with launchers, 20 kilogrammes of explosives with fuse, detonators, wires, and a 9mm pistol.
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November - 19 
The militants who killed 10 foreign mountaineers and a local helper in Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan) on June 22 belonged to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and had been trained in North Waziristan Agency’s town of Miranshah, said Dr Ata-ur-Rehman, the H
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The militants who killed 10 foreign mountaineers and a local helper in Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan) on June 22 belonged to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and had been trained in North Waziristan Agency’s town of Miranshah, said Dr Ata-ur-Rehman, the Home Secretary of Gilgit Baltistan, to the Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee on November 19, reports Dawn. The official placed before the committee a classified report about the incident, which said the attackers were involved in sectarian killings in the country in 2012. Further, the Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Relations disclosed that the militants who killed 11 foreign tourists in Nanga Parbat wanted to kidnap them for ransom, reports The Express Tribune. Putting forward an investigation report on the incident, Home Secretary Gilgit Baltistan Dr Attaur Rehman said that the militants had not planned to kill the tourists but, instead, wanted to kidnap the group to demand ransom. However, one of the militants fire at them, killing ten of them and their cook. He stated that four out of eleven miscreants who massacred the foreign tourists had been arrested.
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November - 19 
Unidentified assailants shot dead a man, identified as Mohammad Qasim, on Sariab Road area of Quetta on November 19, reports The News.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead a man, identified as Mohammad Qasim, on Sariab Road area of Quetta on November 19, reports The News.
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November - 19 
Unidentified assailants shot dead two Policemen and injured another at a check-point in North Nazimabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 19, reports The News.
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Unidentified assailants shot dead two Policemen and injured another at a check-point in North Nazimabad area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 19, reports The News.
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November - 19 
Unidentified militants on November 19 hurled a hand grenade into a shop at the Jannat Bazaar in Gwadar District, injuring five people, including two women and a child, reports Dawn.
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Unidentified militants on November 19 hurled a hand grenade into a shop at the Jannat Bazaar in Gwadar District, injuring five people, including two women and a child, reports Dawn.
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November - 19 
Unidentified militants shot dead a Police constable deployed at a church in Swati Gate area of Umeedabad in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 19, reports The News. A police official said Constable Attaullah of Landi
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Unidentified militants shot dead a Police constable deployed at a church in Swati Gate area of Umeedabad in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 19, reports The News. A police official said Constable Attaullah of Landi Arbab was deputed to guard the church in Umeedabad when unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on him. The Policeman was killed on the spot.
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November - 19 
Arguing that the election held by "misusing all state powers" would not deliver a new constitution; agitating Mohan Baidya’s Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya)-led alliance on November 19 stressed the need of dialogue among political fo
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Arguing that the election held by "misusing all state powers" would not deliver a new constitution; agitating Mohan Baidya’s Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya)-led alliance on November 19 stressed the need of dialogue among political forces and national political consensus to bail the country out of the current problem, reports Republica. Issuing a press statement after the conclusion of their transport strikes on November 19, Mohan Baidya-led alliance that unleashed a series of violence to thwart the polls said there is no alternative to dialogue among political parties and forging national political consensus to resolve the problems facing the country. ´We, therefore, ask again the Government, political parties and civil society to initiate dialogue and forge national consensus, ´ said the statement signed by Dev Gurung on behalf of the alliance.
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November - 19 
Defying a boycott call and threats of violence by the 33-party alliance, more than 70 per cent of Nepal’s 12 million voters turned out in elections to the country’s second Constituent Assembly (CA) on November 19, reports The Hindu. The turnout regis
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Defying a boycott call and threats of violence by the 33-party alliance, more than 70 per cent of Nepal’s 12 million voters turned out in elections to the country’s second Constituent Assembly (CA) on November 19, reports The Hindu. The turnout registered record levels, Election Commission said, exceeding what was seen during the 2008 elections. In the capital Kathmandu, and some constituencies in Tarai, the polling exceeded 80 per cent. “Today’s historic election has been very successful,” said Chief Election Commissioner Neel Kantha Uprety at a press conference in Kathmandu. National and international observers also termed the election free and fair.
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November - 19 
The Historic voting began on November 19 for the election to the Constituent Assembly (CA) that will write the political fortune of the country and complete a peace process stalled for several years since the end of a decade-long civil war, reports T
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The Historic voting began on November 19 for the election to the Constituent Assembly (CA) that will write the political fortune of the country and complete a peace process stalled for several years since the end of a decade-long civil war, reports The Hindu. The voters lined up in polling centers with much enthusiasm to exercise their franchise in the historical CA election. About 12,147,865 voters will vote in 18,457 polling centers in 240 constituencies. Nepal will choose a 601-member Assembly to draft a new Constitution, including 240 elected under a direct voting system. There will be proportionate voting for 335 seats and the remaining 26 members will be nominated by the Government.
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November - 19 
Three children were injured when a bomb went off at Bhote Bahal at the heart of Kathmandu on November 19, reports Republica. The injured children have been identified as Sabin Khadki, Sunita Balami and Ganga Balami. The bomb is said have been planted
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Three children were injured when a bomb went off at Bhote Bahal at the heart of Kathmandu on November 19, reports Republica. The injured children have been identified as Sabin Khadki, Sunita Balami and Ganga Balami. The bomb is said have been planted just 50 meters away from a polling center based in Arniko Bording School. The children were playing with the bomb after they took it from planted spot when it exploded.
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November - 19 
A court in Joypurhat on November 19 sent 14 BNP leaders and activists to jail, rejecting their bail prayers in a case for setting ablaze a private car of a BNP lawmaker and 15 motorcycles on October 19, reports The Daily Star.
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A court in Joypurhat on November 19 sent 14 BNP leaders and activists to jail, rejecting their bail prayers in a case for setting ablaze a private car of a BNP lawmaker and 15 motorcycles on October 19, reports The Daily Star.
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November - 19 
A local office of the ruling Awami League (AL) was set ablaze by unidentified criminals in Alikadam sub-District of Bandarban District on November 19, reports The Daily Star. Police said a gang set fire to the AL office. Furniture and several documen
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A local office of the ruling Awami League (AL) was set ablaze by unidentified criminals in Alikadam sub-District of Bandarban District on November 19, reports The Daily Star. Police said a gang set fire to the AL office. Furniture and several documents were damaged. Police rushed to the spot and arrested a man, Ahmed Hossain, from the area on suspicion. Mohammad Nasiruddin, president of AL Alikadam unit, blamed local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) activists for the attack.
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November - 19 
Accusing the opposition BNP-JeI-Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) for conducting sniper attacks on common people as well as burning people to death in vehicles during the countrywide shutdowns, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on November 19 called upon the countrym
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Accusing the opposition BNP-JeI-Hefajat-e-Islam (HeI) for conducting sniper attacks on common people as well as burning people to death in vehicles during the countrywide shutdowns, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on November 19 called upon the countrymen to unite against such anarchy and violence by the opposition, reports The Independent. She said “They (BNP-JeI-HeI) want to take political benefit in the name of Islam. They unleash sniper attacks on people, burn sleeping people to death in buses being aggrieved as people don’t respond to their call for movement.”
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November - 19 
The activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling AL and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP clashed at Government Azizul Haque College in Bogra town of Bogra District on November 19, reports The Dai
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The activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling AL and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP clashed at Government Azizul Haque College in Bogra town of Bogra District on November 19, reports The Daily Star. The clash took place when two activists of JCD and BCL locked in an altercation over a trivial matter. However, none was injured in connection with the incident.
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November - 19 
The Northern Provincial Council (NPC) has appointed a special committee to address problems faced by Muslims resettling in the Northern Province following the end of the war, reports Colombo Page on November 20. The NPC appointed the committee follow
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The Northern Provincial Council (NPC) has appointed a special committee to address problems faced by Muslims resettling in the Northern Province following the end of the war, reports Colombo Page on November 20. The NPC appointed the committee following a discussion between members of the Muslim community and Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran on November 17. Wigneswaran said that five Muslim representatives from the Districts in the Northern Province have also been appointed to the committee. He stressed that the committee will look in to the welfare of the Muslims, improvement of infrastructure facilities, make recommendations and devise measures and proposals to find solutions to them. Muslims in the North were evicted by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) during the period of the war and almost all of them have remained displaced in other parts of the country. Following the end of the war, the government invited former residents of the North to resettle in their original lands.
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November - 20 
A land mine was recovered and later defused by the Security Forces (SFs) in Beingallar border area of Samba District on November 20, reports Zee News.
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A land mine was recovered and later defused by the Security Forces (SFs) in Beingallar border area of Samba District on November 20, reports Zee News.
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November - 20 
A stretch of Imphal-Moreh section of National Highway-2 was blocked, on November 20, by United Naga Council (UNC) bandh (shut down strike) supporters as the 48 hrs bandh on National Highways in Naga inhabited areas came into effect.
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A stretch of Imphal-Moreh section of National Highway-2 was blocked, on November 20, by United Naga Council (UNC) bandh (shut down strike) supporters as the 48 hrs bandh on National Highways in Naga inhabited areas came into effect.
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November - 20 
A truck load of explosive chemical being transported illegally from Andhra Pradesh was seized in the Semiliguda Police Station area in Koraput District, reports The Hindu. The truck was carrying 17,000 kg of ammonium nitrate. As per initial investiga
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A truck load of explosive chemical being transported illegally from Andhra Pradesh was seized in the Semiliguda Police Station area in Koraput District, reports The Hindu. The truck was carrying 17,000 kg of ammonium nitrate. As per initial investigation, the explosive material was to be delivered to someone in Koraput District. The seized material was packed in 340 gunnysacks each weighing 50 kg. Truck driver Siba Swain and helper Gajani Nayak were arrested by the Police. Siba is from the Semiliguda area of Koraput District and Gajani is from the Orkel area of Malkangiri District. Speaking to The Hindu over phone, Koraput Superintendent of Police Awinash Kumar said interrogation was on to ascertain who had sent the cargo from Andhra Pradesh and to whom it was sent. “We will take help of the Andhra Pradesh police,” he added.
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November - 20 
All Bodoland Minority Students' Union (ABMSU) has sought the Governor's intervention in the rehabilitation and compensation of 2012 BTAD riots victims, report Times of India. "People living in the BTAD areas are living under extreme inhuman circumsta
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All Bodoland Minority Students' Union (ABMSU) has sought the Governor's intervention in the rehabilitation and compensation of 2012 BTAD riots victims, report Times of India. "People living in the BTAD areas are living under extreme inhuman circumstances that have deprived them of their basic human rights. Even after 16 months of the violence, the affected people are still uncertain about their future. Though the government had said that it would help restore normalcy in the area, it has not yet done anything significant. Hence, we seek the governor's help in this regard," said All Bodoland Minority Students' Union (ABMSU) ‘general secretary’ Lafiqul Islam Ahmed on November 20.
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November - 20 
Chhattisgarh Police on November 20 said that the arrested Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres had revealed during interrogation that they had plans to attack Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP's) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, accord
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Chhattisgarh Police on November 20 said that the arrested Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres had revealed during interrogation that they had plans to attack Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP's) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, according to The Times of India. Director General of Police (DGP), Ram Niwas said, "among the eight SIMI activists arrested in past one week, includes Umer Siddhiqui and Abdullah who were the mastermind, had targeted Modi during his rallies in Kanpur, Delhi "Abdulla had arranged explosives from Mirzapur District in Uttar Pradesh and had tried to get other stuff from Raipur also”, he added. In another revelation, Police claims Umer who used to run a coaching centre was the person behind planning the terror attack in Bodhgaya temple. DGP said that Umer, in his confession said that he was the one who had instructed the activists about location of planting bombs in the Buddhist shrine. "Giving relevant information about Bodhgaya blast in Bihar, Umer also accepted of his links with the Patna serial blasts and sheltering other accused in Raipur," Ram Niwas said.
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November - 20 
IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on November 20 observed the Bodoland Army Day, an undisclosed location of the neighbouring country, reports The Sentinel. The Bodoland Army is an armed wing of the outfit. T
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IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on November 20 observed the Bodoland Army Day, an undisclosed location of the neighbouring country, reports The Sentinel. The Bodoland Army is an armed wing of the outfit. The ‘interim Chairman’ of the NDFB– IKS in an email said, “On October 26, 1989, to fight for a free Bodoland from subjugation and occupation, the National Democratic Front of Bodoland began military training of the first batch of Bodoland Army and after rigorous training of 15 days, the passing out parade was held on November 14, 1989. Thereafter, this day has been being observed as the Bodoland Army Day or Bodoland Army Raising Day. In 1984, a letter was written to the President, National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) seeking support and help in their revolutionary struggle to liberate Bodoland. As a part of understanding between the NSCN [Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland] and NDFB, the NSCN had dispatched their military training instructors ‘2nd Lieutenant’ Tamreipam, ‘Sergeant’ Wangpam and ‘Lance Corporal’ Stone to the NDFB training centre in 1989 and the long–cherished wish of getting military training of the cadres in guerrilla warfare as fulfilled. So this Day historically is significant and an important day for the Bodo people and Bodoland”.
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November - 20 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) Chief Syed Asif Ibrahim has publicly lashed out at Pakistan, for fomenting terror in India and pushing terrorists into Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) to project the state as a disturbed area in the eyes of the world, reported Economic
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) Chief Syed Asif Ibrahim has publicly lashed out at Pakistan, for fomenting terror in India and pushing terrorists into Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) to project the state as a disturbed area in the eyes of the world, reported Economic Times on November 21. "In the focus on Pakistan-based terror outfits within J&K and the hinterland, evidence gathered from various cases indicates that Pakistan continues to nurture terrorist groups, their infrastructure and training facilities on its soil, which poses a grave threat to India," Ibrahim said. He said peace and normalcy in J&K had come with people showing faith in the democratic process and defying separatists. "This has brought economic dividends to people in J&K. Unnerved by the changing scenario, efforts are afoot from across the border to vitiate the process and disturb this tranquillity. These efforts are manifested in pushing large number of terrorists into J&K and recently targeting attacking security forces as part of a design to create an environment of fear and project Kashmir as a disturbed area," he added.
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November - 20 
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the State government has taken a serious note of the spurt in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities in the coastal Districts and directions have been issued to resume full-scale combing ope
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the State government has taken a serious note of the spurt in Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) activities in the coastal Districts and directions have been issued to resume full-scale combing operations and increase night patrolling in vulnerable areas, reports The Hindu. Addressing a press conference in Gurmitkal in Yadgir District on November 20, Siddaramaiah reiterated the government’s offer of talks with the Maoists to solve issues raised by them. “However, the Maoists should give up their armed struggle and come for discussion to settle their problems within the framework of the law and Constitution,” he said.
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November - 20 
Nagaland Post reports on November 21 that NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), has directed all its authorities, officials, staff, rank and files of both civil and Army to strictly refrain from indulging in any sort of donation/contribution from individuals,
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Nagaland Post reports on November 21 that NSCN-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), has directed all its authorities, officials, staff, rank and files of both civil and Army to strictly refrain from indulging in any sort of donation/contribution from individuals, organisations, institutions, offices, business establishments etc. during this festive season of Christmas and New Year.
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November - 20 
Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), the UNC and All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) in separate press communiqués, on November 20, strongly ‘voiced against’ the recent bomb blasts in Ukhrul District. The NSCN-
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Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), the UNC and All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) in separate press communiqués, on November 20, strongly ‘voiced against’ the recent bomb blasts in Ukhrul District. The NSCN-IM said that the recent bomb blast in Ukhrul District headquarters which was later owned up by Manipur based Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and their stooge like Manipur Naga Peoples Front (MNPF) who only knows the art of targeting the unarmed and innocent civilians deserved to be condemned by every peace loving community.
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November - 20 
On November 20, the Director of Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) N.N. Pandey said that the NGOs are the biggest source of funding of terror activities in India, Niti Central reported. Pandey said that it is mandatory for the banks to inform FIU abou
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On November 20, the Director of Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) N.N. Pandey said that the NGOs are the biggest source of funding of terror activities in India, Niti Central reported. Pandey said that it is mandatory for the banks to inform FIU about dubious financial transactions and added that the banks should submit details on dubious transactions within 7 days. He said nearly 40 per cent of money laundering cases are detected on the details provided by the banks to FIU. Pandey said any NGO with counterfeit currency transaction of over Rs. 10 lakh per month has to file details by 15th of every month.
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Rashidul Haque, in-charge block development officer of South Salmara Development block of Dhubri District, who was abducted on November 20, was released on November 21 at Gaibandha under Lakhipur police station in Goalpara District, reports The Teleg
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Rashidul Haque, in-charge block development officer of South Salmara Development block of Dhubri District, who was abducted on November 20, was released on November 21 at Gaibandha under Lakhipur police station in Goalpara District, reports The Telegraph. SFs arrested three persons, Sofiqul Islam, Hafizur Islam and Ashadul Rahman, in this connection.
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November - 20 
Re-polling at two booths in Antagarh Assembly constituency in Chhattisgarh's Kanker District will be held on November 23, an official said on November 20, reports IBN Live. Voting did not take place at these booths in the first phase held on November
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Re-polling at two booths in Antagarh Assembly constituency in Chhattisgarh's Kanker District will be held on November 23, an official said on November 20, reports IBN Live. Voting did not take place at these booths in the first phase held on November 11 due to Maoist resistance.
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November - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from the entrance gate of Raas Mela held at Rasmela field Raas Mela in Kokrajhar town of Kokrajhar District on November 20, reports The Sentinel. One Abhijit Das, who claimed himself
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Security Forces (SFs) detected an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from the entrance gate of Raas Mela held at Rasmela field Raas Mela in Kokrajhar town of Kokrajhar District on November 20, reports The Sentinel. One Abhijit Das, who claimed himself as the ‘Commander–in–Chief’ of National Liberation Front of Bengali (NLFB), a newly formed outfit, informed about the planting of bomb in the Raas festival at Kokrajhar. Das also claimed that the bombs planted in Jama Masjid at Bijni in Chirang district and Kamakhya–Alipurduar Junction was also carried out by their organization. Both the bombs were detected and defused by SFs. Commander–in–Chief’ of NLFB said that their intention was not to kill people but to warn the Government of their decision to take up arms to protest abduction and extortion in the Bodoland Territorial Area District (BTAD) adds The Telegraph.
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November - 20 
Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) device with a timer from the passenger coach of Alipurduar-Kamakhya Inter-city Express at Kamakhya railway station in Kamrup District, reports The Telegraph. In addition, a perso
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Security Forces (SFs) recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) device with a timer from the passenger coach of Alipurduar-Kamakhya Inter-city Express at Kamakhya railway station in Kamrup District, reports The Telegraph. In addition, a person, identifying himself as Abhijit Das, “commander-in-chief” of National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB), called up a Guwahati-based satellite news channel and claimed responsibility for planting the bomb, reports The Telegraph. Das claimed to have planted two more bombs in Chirang and Kokrajhar Districts in protest against the government’s alleged failure to check extortion and abduction of Bengalis living in Bodoland Territorial Administered District (BTAD) areas. The bomb in Chirang was detected near a fish market on November 20 and was defused. The Police have launched a search for the third bomb planted near Kokrajhar Post Office, as claimed by the group. Police sources said they had never heard of NLFB.
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November - 20 
SFs arrested five extortionists on November 20 near the BTC secretariat in Kokrajhar town when they came to collect money from a grocer, reports The Telegraph. The extortionists had demanded INR 500,000 in the name of the IK Songbijit faction of Nati
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SFs arrested five extortionists on November 20 near the BTC secretariat in Kokrajhar town when they came to collect money from a grocer, reports The Telegraph. The extortionists had demanded INR 500,000 in the name of the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS). Kundus Mondol and Boloram Debnath were arrested on the spot while Sunrata Barman, Prasanta Goswami and Kungkra Goyary were apprehended later.
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November - 20 
State Police on November 21 confirmed emergence of the new armed group that had last evening claimed to have planted three explosives in the state and is probing its antecedents, reports The Telegraph.“We have come to know about the formation of a g
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State Police on November 21 confirmed emergence of the new armed group that had last evening claimed to have planted three explosives in the state and is probing its antecedents, reports The Telegraph.“We have come to know about the formation of a group called the National Liberation Front of Bengalis (NLFB) but we cannot say how organised it is till we make arrests. We have reports that this group was involved in planting the bombs yesterday and another a few weeks ago,” a senior police officer in Guwahati said. The official said it could be a bunch of youths, who were out to attract publicity and would gradually resort to extortion from traders in the BTAD in the name of giving them protection.
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November - 20 
Suspected United Liberation Democratic Army (UDLA) militants abducted a bamboo worker, identified as Taibulla Mazumdar (18), from Betcherra forest in the southern part of Hailakandi district on November 20, reports Times of India. A source said five
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Suspected United Liberation Democratic Army (UDLA) militants abducted a bamboo worker, identified as Taibulla Mazumdar (18), from Betcherra forest in the southern part of Hailakandi district on November 20, reports Times of India. A source said five armed militants stopped a group of workers who were on their way to cut green bamboo shoots in a forest near the Assam-Mizoram border. The militants took Taibulla towards the forests in Mizoram, the source said.
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November - 20 
The Adivasi National Convention Committee (ANCC), an umbrella organization of the Adivasi community, on November 20 staged a demonstration demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Adivasis and urged the Government to immediately hold tripartite
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The Adivasi National Convention Committee (ANCC), an umbrella organization of the Adivasi community, on November 20 staged a demonstration demanding Scheduled Tribe (ST) status for the Adivasis and urged the Government to immediately hold tripartite talks with the organizations, reports The Sentinel.
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November - 20 
The dawn-to-dusk bandh (general shutdown strike) call given by the Maoists in Koraput and Malkangiri Districts in Odisha on November 20 had no impact, reports The Hindu. The bandh call had been given by the Srikakulam-Koraput Divisional Committee (SK
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The dawn-to-dusk bandh (general shutdown strike) call given by the Maoists in Koraput and Malkangiri Districts in Odisha on November 20 had no impact, reports The Hindu. The bandh call had been given by the Srikakulam-Koraput Divisional Committee (SKDC) of the CPI-Maoist. To the exception of buses of the Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC), all passenger vehicles plied their services in Koraput as well as Malkangiri Districts as usual. Small passenger vehicles that ply in the remote rural pockets too were not affected. The OSRTC, as per the decision of its management, preferred to keep its fleet off the road as a precautionary measure.
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November - 20 
The first phase of the deferred panchayat elections held in Goalpara District on November 20 saw a turnout of around 60 per cent, reports The Telegraph. The Panchayat poll ended peacefully in six Zilla Parishad councils, 20 Anchalik Panchayats, 20 Ga
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The first phase of the deferred panchayat elections held in Goalpara District on November 20 saw a turnout of around 60 per cent, reports The Telegraph. The Panchayat poll ended peacefully in six Zilla Parishad councils, 20 Anchalik Panchayats, 20 Gaon panchayats and 14 units (smallest unit for polling) in the District. State Election Commissioner Biren Dutta said polling passed off peacefully at the 103 highly vulnerable polling stations and the turnout was encouraging. “We expect a similar response in the second phase on November 27,” he added. Re-polling was announced in all the places where panchayat election could not be held on February 12, 2013.
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November - 20 
The Garo National Council (GNC)-Assam State zone appealed to the State Chief Minister and his Cabinet colleagues and intellectuals to duly examine their demands for Garo Autonomous Council (GAC) without any specific boundary, reports The Sentinel on
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The Garo National Council (GNC)-Assam State zone appealed to the State Chief Minister and his Cabinet colleagues and intellectuals to duly examine their demands for Garo Autonomous Council (GAC) without any specific boundary, reports The Sentinel on November 21. GNC-Assam State zone warned those anti–Garo elements within the Garo community not to play with the Garo’s future as well as on demand for separate GAC.Arbithson G Momin, the ‘President’ of GNC- Assam state zone further said, ‘It is our duty to protect and preserve the territorial integrity of Assam as its citizen ‘.
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November - 20 
The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) suffered a big blow when two of its cadres, including a senior member were arrested from Mawkyrwat area, South West Khasi Hills District, along with two over-ground workers in the evening of November
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The Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) suffered a big blow when two of its cadres, including a senior member were arrested from Mawkyrwat area, South West Khasi Hills District, along with two over-ground workers in the evening of November 20. The two arrested HNLC cadres were identified as Foldenstar Lyngdoh and Sakharia Basan Thongni. Sakharia is a senior member of the HNLC who was arrested in 2008 and booked under Meghalaya Preventive Detention Act (MPDA) where he served a three year jail term at Williamnagar Jail. From their possession, the Police recovered 20 demand notes, a receipt book in the name of Lion’s Sport Club and a Bangladesh SIM Card. From their revelations, Police arrested two suspected over-ground workers of the outfit the same evening from Nonglang village, Mawkyrwat. They were identified as Pynshailang Snaitang and Frederick Syiemiong.
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November - 20 
The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has issued a second alert warning that terrorists could attack Narendra Modi, The Times of India reported on November 21. The IB said SIMI cadres and terrorists associated with Indian Mujahideen (IM), including those who
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The Intelligence Bureau (IB) has issued a second alert warning that terrorists could attack Narendra Modi, The Times of India reported on November 21. The IB said SIMI cadres and terrorists associated with Indian Mujahideen (IM), including those who fled from Khandwa jail in Madhya Pradesh (on October 1, 2013), may use an explosive laden vehicle to attack Modi's convoy or rally. IB has also said that that a South India based terror organization Al-Ummah would assist SIMI cadres in their plan.
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November - 20 
The Sangai Express reports on November 22 that a team of Imphal East police commandos arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Hongnemshubam Sunil Meitei alias Salainganba while conducting a search operation at the gate of Standa
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The Sangai Express reports on November 22 that a team of Imphal East police commandos arrested a Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) cadre, identified as Hongnemshubam Sunil Meitei alias Salainganba while conducting a search operation at the gate of Standard College, Kongba in Imphal East District on November 20. A mobile phone along with SIM and 390 booklets titled 'Delhina Western South East Asia da maru oina Manipur da yengliba mityeng' published by the publicity department of Revolutionary people’s Front (RPF), the political wing of PLA, were recovered from his possession. On verification, the arrested cadre disclosed that the booklets were to be delivered to one PLA cadre, identified as Ahanthem Nabakumar Meitei alias Leo. Nabakumar was also later arrested from Kwakeithel Konjeng Leikai and recovered one mobile phone along with three SIM cards from his possession.
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November - 20 
The Shillong Times reports that the arrest of two Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres along with two over ground workers from Mawkyrwat in South West Khasi Hills District on November 20 provides evidences that the once dreaded outfi
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The Shillong Times reports that the arrest of two Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) cadres along with two over ground workers from Mawkyrwat in South West Khasi Hills District on November 20 provides evidences that the once dreaded outfit is making attempts for a comeback. Police sources, on November 22, informed that seizure of extortion notes from the arrested cadres indicate that the HNLC has been actively involved in collecting money from well-to-do people in an obvious attempt at reorganising themselves. Police sources also informed that the militant group has been making attempts to lure poor youths from rural areas into joining the outfit.
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November - 20 
A dead body of a woman was found from her house in Green Town area of Shah Faisal Colony on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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A dead body of a woman was found from her house in Green Town area of Shah Faisal Colony on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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November - 20 
A person, identified as Mohammad Ashfaq (27) was shot dead at Jigar Murad Abadi Road within the limits of Jamshed Quarters Police Station on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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A person, identified as Mohammad Ashfaq (27) was shot dead at Jigar Murad Abadi Road within the limits of Jamshed Quarters Police Station on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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November - 20 
A Police Constable, identified as Hakim, was shot dead in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) within the precincts of Darakhshan Police Station on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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A Police Constable, identified as Hakim, was shot dead in Defence Housing Authority (DHA) within the precincts of Darakhshan Police Station on November 20, reports Daily Times.
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November - 20 
Army and Rangers personnel would be deployed in 13 sensitive Districts of Punjab including Rawalpindi on November 22 to maintain law and order situation while imposition of section 144 would also be ensured across the province, The News reported on N
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Army and Rangers personnel would be deployed in 13 sensitive Districts of Punjab including Rawalpindi on November 22 to maintain law and order situation while imposition of section 144 would also be ensured across the province, The News reported on November 21. According to Punjab Government spokesman, indiscriminatory action would be taken against provocative content, hatred speeches and writings. He said that the speeches of preachers in sensitive Imambargahs and mosques would be recorded. The Government also appealed to the nation to remain peaceful.
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November - 20 
At least three persons, including a Policeman, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on November 20, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Javed Lal (35) was killed and another was inj
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At least three persons, including a Policeman, were killed in separate incidents in Karachi (Karachi District), the provincial capital of Sindh on November 20, reports Daily Times. A person, identified as Javed Lal (35) was killed and another was injured by unidentified assailants in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area within the jurisdiction of Mobina Town Police Station.
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November - 20 
At least two security personnel were killed and seven others were injured in an attack on security checkpoint by Tehreek-e -Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants at Shawa area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)
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At least two security personnel were killed and seven others were injured in an attack on security checkpoint by Tehreek-e -Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants at Shawa area of North Waziristan Agency (NWA) in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 20, reports Daily Times. Police said a suicide bomber rammed his explosives-filled car into a security checkpoint as militants armed with guns stormed a nearby building in Shawa area, killing two personnel. Meanwhile, Abu Baseer, a purported spokesman for a militant group called Ansarul Mujahideen, on November 20 claimed responsibility for the attack, reports The Hindu. He says it was carried out in revenge for the death of former TTP leader Hakimullah Mehsud in a U.S. drone strike on November 1, 2013.
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November - 20 
Four militants were killed by Policemen at Natyan Police-post in Swabi District on November 20, reports Daily Times. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police chief Nasir Khan Durrani announced PKR 100,000 cash award and commendation certificates for the Police part
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Four militants were killed by Policemen at Natyan Police-post in Swabi District on November 20, reports Daily Times. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police chief Nasir Khan Durrani announced PKR 100,000 cash award and commendation certificates for the Police party that repulsed the attack. A group of about 20 militants equipped with heavy weapons attacked the Natyan police-post in Swabi District. The Police jawans deputed at the post fought back after getting reinforcements. The fierce fighting between Police and terrorists continued for about two hours, leaving four militants dead. According to Swabi Police, the militants were equipped with rocket launchers and automatic weapons and ambushed the Police checkpost. During the exchange of firing, four attackers were killed, while their accomplices escaped.
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November - 20 
Law enforcers rounded up over 135 suspects during the crackdown against criminal elements across the Karachi on November 20, reports Daily Times. Rangers claimed to have apprehended 64 suspected criminals during ongoing targeted raids and snap checki
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Law enforcers rounded up over 135 suspects during the crackdown against criminal elements across the Karachi on November 20, reports Daily Times. Rangers claimed to have apprehended 64 suspected criminals during ongoing targeted raids and snap checking in various parts of the metropolis including Ghausia Colony, Majeed Colony, Madina Colony, Nusrat Bhutto Colony, Orangi Town, Shah Faisal Colony, Sohrab Goth, Naval Colony, M.A. Jinnah Road, DHA and Old Sabzi Mandi areas. According to Rangers’ spokesperson, a joint operation with Police was also conducted in Nazimabad area, adding that during the raids and snap checking, 64 hardened criminals were arrested and weapons were also recovered from their possession. Moreover, Karachi Police claimed the arrest of around 71 suspects including 23 absconders during 62 raids in various parts of the city. The official also recovered weapons, snatched vehicles and drugs from their possession.
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November - 20 
One person, identified as Shah Jehan, was killed and four others were injured in a blast in a drain on Moti Ram Road area on November 20, reports Dawn.
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One person, identified as Shah Jehan, was killed and four others were injured in a blast in a drain on Moti Ram Road area on November 20, reports Dawn.
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November - 20 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to lead a sit-in in Peshawar to block NATO supplies from November 23 for an indefinite period unless the Unites States (US) comes up with a categorical assurance that there would be no more drone strikes insi
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is all set to lead a sit-in in Peshawar to block NATO supplies from November 23 for an indefinite period unless the Unites States (US) comes up with a categorical assurance that there would be no more drone strikes inside Pakistan reported The News on November 21. Party’s central leader said that NATO route would be blocked, following a protest demonstration and a public meeting to be addressed by PTI leaders, including Imran Khan.
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November - 20 
Prime Minister’s (PM) Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on November 20 said the United States (US) has promised that it will not carry out drone strikes in Pakistan during any peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) militants in
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Prime Minister’s (PM) Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on November 20 said the United States (US) has promised that it will not carry out drone strikes in Pakistan during any peace talks with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) militants in the future, reports Daily Times. Briefing a session of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Aziz said a team of Government negotiators was prepared to hold talks with TTP former chief Hakimullah Mehsud on November 2, 2013 the day after he was killed in a US drone strike. He said Mehsud had been sent a list of negotiators, and that the ex-TTP chief had himself added the names of two clerics to the list. The foreign affairs adviser said the US has now assured that no drone strikes would be carried out during any peace talks. However, he did not clarify when had the US given this assurance. Aziz also told the committee that the drone issue was raised by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif in his recent visit to US and he called it totally against the sovereignty of Pakistan.
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November - 20 
Three persons were injured when militants hurled a bomb at an official building on Sirki Road area on November 20, reports Dawn. There has been no claim of responsibility for the explosions.
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Three persons were injured when militants hurled a bomb at an official building on Sirki Road area on November 20, reports Dawn. There has been no claim of responsibility for the explosions.
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November - 20 
Unidentified assailants attacked the office of Awami National Party (ANP) in Naurang town of Lakki Marwat District with hand-grenade on November 20, reports The News. However no casualties were reported.
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Unidentified assailants attacked the office of Awami National Party (ANP) in Naurang town of Lakki Marwat District with hand-grenade on November 20, reports The News. However no casualties were reported.
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November - 20 
The chairman of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has lost Constituent Assembly (CA) election in Kathmandu Constituency 10, Nepal News reported on November 21. Nepali Congress candidate Rajan K. C.
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The chairman of the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda has lost Constituent Assembly (CA) election in Kathmandu Constituency 10, Nepal News reported on November 21. Nepali Congress candidate Rajan K. C. secured a resounding victory in the constituency. Dahal, who had won from this same constituency in the 2008 CA elections with 23,277 votes, performed miserably as he came in third with 12,852 votes. Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) candidate has secures the second position.
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November - 20 
The Government on November 20 said the CA election was held peacefully barring some minor incidents, reports Nepal News. Organizing a press meet after the election, Secretary at Home Ministry Janardan Nepal said the CA election was held very peaceful
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The Government on November 20 said the CA election was held peacefully barring some minor incidents, reports Nepal News. Organizing a press meet after the election, Secretary at Home Ministry Janardan Nepal said the CA election was held very peacefully due to integrated and coordinated mobilization of the security persons. As the security in the polling centre was very smooth, efforts of the anti-election political parties and groups were neutralized, he added. However, the Home Ministry said the anti-poll groups set up explosive devises at 16 places while suspicious objects were found at 32 locations of the country. In this connection, the Police have arrested 37 persons while 25 others were injured.
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November - 20 
An Islamic Chatra Shibir (ICS) activist, who sustained bullet wounds in a clash with Police in Chatkhil upazila during a countrywide hartal on October 28, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in the capital on November 20 morning, reports Daily St
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An Islamic Chatra Shibir (ICS) activist, who sustained bullet wounds in a clash with Police in Chatkhil upazila during a countrywide hartal on October 28, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in the capital on November 20 morning, reports Daily Star. Deceased Mahmudul Hasan, (18), was a ‘sathi’ of ICS, student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), and a first year student of Alim at Noakhali Alia Madrasa in Maijdee town. Protesting death, ICS on November 21 called a half-day hartal in the Noakhali District on November 24.
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November - 20 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the Ministers of the Interim Cabinet would not make any policy decisions and would only be doing routine work during the election period, reports The Daily Star. “I want to assure you [people and the opposition] that
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the Ministers of the Interim Cabinet would not make any policy decisions and would only be doing routine work during the election period, reports The Daily Star. “I want to assure you [people and the opposition] that the elections will be held in a free and fair manner. I urge the opposition leader to join the elections and the people will decide who assumes power,” she said. In response, BNP on November 20 said Hasina’s speech has deepened the ongoing crisis and it accused Hasina of trying to hold a one-party election. Hasina in her speech said the new ministers had already taken oath of office for the “all-party polls-time government” and that she would be very happy if main opposition BNP joined the interim cabinet. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said President Abdul Hamid had advised her to lead the election-time interim Cabinet adds The Hindu. The statement comes a day after Opposition leader Khaleda Zia urged President Hamid to mediate between the Government and the opposition to decide on the form of interim government, without which she threatened to boycott the polls. “The election will take place, and no one will be able to thwart it,” she further asserted.
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November - 20 
Three children were injured due to an abandoned crude bomb explosion inside the Civil Aviation staff quarters in the Dhaka’s Shaheen Bagh area on November 20, reports The Daily Star. Apart from this incidence, at least nine children were injured in e
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Three children were injured due to an abandoned crude bomb explosion inside the Civil Aviation staff quarters in the Dhaka’s Shaheen Bagh area on November 20, reports The Daily Star. Apart from this incidence, at least nine children were injured in explosions of abandoned crude bombs across the country in nearly a month. Increasing use of crude bombs was noticed in the recent hartals enforced by the opposition to protest against the Government.
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November - 20 
Sri Lanka's Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA), which administrates the Northern Provincial Council, says that it will not participate in the Northern Province Development Committee, reported Colombo Page on November 21. The TNA did not parti
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Sri Lanka's Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance (TNA), which administrates the Northern Provincial Council, says that it will not participate in the Northern Province Development Committee, reported Colombo Page on November 21. The TNA did not participate in the Committee meeting held on November 19 and wrote to the committee setting conditions to guarantee their participation. The party has said that a collective chair including the Chief Minister needed to be appointed for the Development Committee. They propose that the Chief Minister, the Governor and the cabinet Ministers related to the development of the Province needed to be appointed to the committee. The TNA also says the agenda of the meeting of the Committee needed to be given to all the committee members ahead of the meeting.
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November - 21 
Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day conference of Directors General of Police (DGPs) in New Delhi, organised by the Intelligence Bureau, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on November 21 lauded the Central paramilitary and Police f
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Addressing the inaugural session of the three-day conference of Directors General of Police (DGPs) in New Delhi, organised by the Intelligence Bureau, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on November 21 lauded the Central paramilitary and Police forces for their role in conducting peaceful assembly elections in Chhattisgarh, a hotbed of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), reports The Hindu. He said that high voter turnout in Chhattisgarh has sent the right message to the Maoists that common people of the area have reposed faith in the country's democratic polity. “There has also been a drop in the casualty figure of security forces from 111 last year to 97 this year. On the other hand, the number of Naxals [Left Wing Extremists (LWEs)] killed has gone up to 97 from 71 last year for the same period,” he said.
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November - 21 
Around a month after the serial blasts in Patna (October 27, 2013), the Jharkhand government is yet to constitute an Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), The Times of India reports on November 22. The terrorist organizations use Jharkhand as a hideout where t
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Around a month after the serial blasts in Patna (October 27, 2013), the Jharkhand government is yet to constitute an Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS), The Times of India reports on November 22. The terrorist organizations use Jharkhand as a hideout where they strategize attacks and assemble explosives. The three-year-old proposal to constitute an ATS is lost in the files. Over the past 13 years, a total of 10 alleged terrorists from Jharkhand have been arrested for having links with the Indian Mujahideen (IM), Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), and Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). Chief Secretary R S Sharma said, "The government is looking into the matter but the process to constitute an ATS has not started yet." Sharma, however, said the activities of the terrorists in the state will be checked and the government would soon constitute an ATS.
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November - 21 
Bihar Police on November 21 registered a First Information Report (FIR) against militant outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) in connection with Patna blasts of October 27, 2013 and booked many of its top operatives, including Tehseen Akhtar, according to Z
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Bihar Police on November 21 registered a First Information Report (FIR) against militant outfit Indian Mujahideen (IM) in connection with Patna blasts of October 27, 2013 and booked many of its top operatives, including Tehseen Akhtar, according to Zee News. According to reports, the FIR, lodged at the Gandhi Maidan Police Station, is generic in nature and gives the authorities a chance to seek custody of all IM operativesits arrested ‘India operations chief’ Yasin Bhatkal.
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November - 21 
Bijapur District Police detected a landmine of about 3 kg hidden beneath metalled road during search operation on Awapalli Road near village Dubaiguda, 5 km ahead of Awapalli and foiled the bid of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres t
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Bijapur District Police detected a landmine of about 3 kg hidden beneath metalled road during search operation on Awapalli Road near village Dubaiguda, 5 km ahead of Awapalli and foiled the bid of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres to harm Security Forces, Police sources said on November 21, reports The Pioneer. The bomb was of anti handling type which was perhaps planted to inflict casualty on the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) team.
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November - 21 
Coastal areas in southern states of India can be potential targets for terrorists to infiltrate into the country; National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said in a gathering of Police chiefs from across the country on November 21, reports The Tim
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Coastal areas in southern states of India can be potential targets for terrorists to infiltrate into the country; National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon said in a gathering of Police chiefs from across the country on November 21, reports The Times of India. On cyber security front, Menon cautioned hostile neighbouring countries are attacking India's cyber space and the country needs to adhere to cyber norms strictly or else "our vital information can be compromised with". Menon also asked the Police Chiefs to watch developments taking place in Pakistan carefully in the wake of its army chief's term coming to an end.
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November - 21 
In connection with the November 16 incident where a Gaon Bura-GB (village elder) was allegedly assaulted by three NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres, NSCN-KK terminated the service of ‘2nd lieutenant’ Inaho and two other cadres, Hosheto and Toiho fro
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In connection with the November 16 incident where a Gaon Bura-GB (village elder) was allegedly assaulted by three NSCN-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) cadres, NSCN-KK terminated the service of ‘2nd lieutenant’ Inaho and two other cadres, Hosheto and Toiho from active ‘national service’ with immediate effect “for violating the party discipline and indulging in anti-national activities”.
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November - 21 
Intelligence Bureau (IB) Chief, Asif Ibrahim also said that terror challenge from IM remains undiminished despite the arrest of its leaders Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi, according to The Times of India. "Though a sizeable c
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Intelligence Bureau (IB) Chief, Asif Ibrahim also said that terror challenge from IM remains undiminished despite the arrest of its leaders Yasin Bhatkal and his aide Asadullah Akhtar alias Haddi, according to The Times of India. "Though a sizeable component of IM was home-grown, its mentors were very much based in Pakistan," the IB chief said. Ibrahim said Patna serial blasts had demonstrated that IM continued to be a major threat despite the success of intelligence agencies in arresting Bhatkal and other key operatives. "Together with Lashker e Toiba (LeT), IM has enlarged its capabilities and shown that it can carry out acts of terror at short notice," he noted.
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November - 21 
Nagaland Post reports that Personnel of special branch Dimapur, on November 21, arrested two persons, while they were collecting money from vegetable vendors at New Market, Dimapur District. The two identified, as Chumben Ngullie and Kivichutsa Kezo
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Nagaland Post reports that Personnel of special branch Dimapur, on November 21, arrested two persons, while they were collecting money from vegetable vendors at New Market, Dimapur District. The two identified, as Chumben Ngullie and Kivichutsa Kezo were collecting INR 10 and INR 20 from vegetable vendors at New Market in the name of National Socialist Council of Nagland-Khaplang (NSCN-K). Cash amount of INR 1,140 were seized from their possession.
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Personnel of 19 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres and one Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) cadre in two separate incidents in Kohima District on November 22 and 21 respectively, rep
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Personnel of 19 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested two Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres and one Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) cadre in two separate incidents in Kohima District on November 22 and 21 respectively, reports Nagaland Post. In a press release, AR- PRO stated that two armed cadre of NSCN-IM , Arian, and Besii, were arrested from Bara Basti area in the wee hours of November 22 after a search operation was the launched based on specific information about the presence of armed cadres in that area. Also, SFs arrested a NSCN-K, ‘sergent Major’ Verochiji Naga, in a vehicle in Kohima town on November 21.
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November - 21 
The All Assam Non-Tribal Students' Union (AANTSU) said on November 21 that there will be no let up in the opposition to the third and final phase of the council election in the Rabha-Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) scheduled on November 25, reports
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The All Assam Non-Tribal Students' Union (AANTSU) said on November 21 that there will be no let up in the opposition to the third and final phase of the council election in the Rabha-Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) scheduled on November 25, reports The Telegraph. AANTSU said that even though some of the non-tribal organizations have withdrawn their bandh (general Strike) called in the RHAC areas in Goalpara and Kamrup District following an appeal from Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, a two-day bandh will remain in force on November 24 and 25.
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November - 21 
The All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS), an umbrella organization of tribal groups in Assam, have opposed the proposed setting up of camps of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in the southern part of Kamrup
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The All Assam Tribal Sangha (AATS), an umbrella organization of tribal groups in Assam, have opposed the proposed setting up of camps of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in the southern part of Kamrup District which is a tribal belt, reports Times of India. AATS on November 21 said the proposed security establishments would not only affect the greenery in the area but would render tribal people living in the areas homeless.
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November - 21 
The Centre’s satisfaction with peace accords in the Northeast is apparently being neutralised by deepening ethnic fault lines and Anti-Talks outfits operating in the region, reports The Telegraph. Meanwhile, Speaking at the three day long annual
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The Centre’s satisfaction with peace accords in the Northeast is apparently being neutralised by deepening ethnic fault lines and Anti-Talks outfits operating in the region, reports The Telegraph. Meanwhile, Speaking at the three day long annual conference of Directors-General and Inspectors-General of Police (DGP/IGP) in New Delhi on November 21, Union Home Minister (UHM) Sushilkumar Shinde laid greater emphasis on Paresh Baruah-led United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-Independent) having “spurned the overtures of the government” for talks than the Arabinda Rajkhowa-led ULFA faction or the Ranjan Daimary faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) having come forward for parleys. UHM Shinde, also, said agitation for separate States by various groups had made lower Assam and Karbi Anglong “vulnerable to ethnic and communal” tensions. The interests of Rabhas, Garos, Bodos and non-Bodo fail to reconcile, he added. “Special efforts are required to check the growing mistrust, particularly between Bodos and the non-Bodos in the BTAD and its adjoining areas,” he said. The impact of the Bodo-Muslim clashes in the BTAD in 2012 has clearly not been completely resolved. UHM Shinde further added, “In Manipur, the increased targeting of non-Manipuris is an alarming trend”. Besides, a “spillover” of violence among Naga rebel outfits like the Isak-Muivah and Khaplang factions of the NSCN has affected peace in Nagaland and in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap, Changlang and Longding Districts, said UHM. Sushil Kumar Shinde also asked Police Forces of the Northeastern States to strictly enforce the ceasefire agreements signed with different militant outfits. This, the minister said, would check the outfits from continuing with their extortion activities that have "affected lives of common people." Shinde said: "Many of these (ceasefire) agreements are being flouted by the militants who are indulging in extortions affecting the lives of common people. Recently, there have been public protests in certain areas against such extortion activities. The State Police forces need to enforce the ceasefire agreements so that relief could be provided to the people." Also, Intelligence Bureau (IB), Director Asif Ibrahim Conceded “There are mixed indicators from the Northeast,” Ibrahim said that there were ethnic and communal issues in the Karbi, Koch Rajbongshi and Bodo areas. While these communities are asking for states, other communities in these regions are against separate state. Referring to the Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD), he said the situation there was “fragile due to mistrust” between communities. Ibrahim also pointed to the “growing divide between the Meiteis and the Nagas”, in a way conceding that the Centre and the State Governments have not been able to prevent an increasing divide between the hills and the valley.
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November - 21 
The East Champaran District Police, in a raid conducted jointly with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), arrested Hemant Paswan, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ of west Bihar and his wife
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The East Champaran District Police, in a raid conducted jointly with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), arrested Hemant Paswan, Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) ‘zonal commander’ of west Bihar and his wife Anju alias Simran, secretary of Nari Mukti Morcha, from village Mirazapur under Patahi Police Station on November 21 when they were planning to launch a major offensive in bordering areas of the District, reports The Times of India. The arrested duo were asked by Rajan, a top leader of the CPI-Maoist, to carry out major strikes, arson or blasts in the area as the Maoists are perturbed due to the Police drive against them and arrest of more than 70 Maoists during last one year resulting in decline in its levy collection. East Champaran Superintendent of Police (SP) Vinay Kumar said Hemant Paswan is a native of Sitamarhi and was operating earlier in Sitamarhi and Sheohar Districts. Anju alias Simran is native of Mirzapur, who was in jail for five years in connection with Madhuban blasts case in 2005. She was released from jail in 2011 and after that got married with Hemant Paswan.
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November - 21 
The East Khasi Hills administration has claimed that it has sufficient resources to tackle the prevailing law and order situation. Speaking to The Shillong Times here on November 21, East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Goyal said the law and
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The East Khasi Hills administration has claimed that it has sufficient resources to tackle the prevailing law and order situation. Speaking to The Shillong Times here on November 21, East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Goyal said the law and order situation in the district and the capital city is under control and the district police have sufficient manpower to maintain the law and order situation. The capital city of Shillong has witnessed several violent incidents recently. It may be mentioned that several members of the pro-Inner Line Permit (ILP) pressure groups have been arrested in the past two months for their involvement in various arson cases.
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November - 21 
The Hindu reports that the Union Government began a fresh round of negotiations with leaders of the largest Naga insurgent group, National Socialist Council of Nagland-Isak-Muviah (NSCN-IM), on November 21, hoping to hammer out a political settlement
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The Hindu reports that the Union Government began a fresh round of negotiations with leaders of the largest Naga insurgent group, National Socialist Council of Nagland-Isak-Muviah (NSCN-IM), on November 21, hoping to hammer out a political settlement to the decades-old conflict ahead of Lok Sabha elections in 2014. Nagaland Chief Secretary R.S. Pandey, the Union government’s interlocutor, met with the top leadership of the NSCN-IM, represented by its chairman Isak Chishi Swu and general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah, the latest in a series of closed-door negotiations that have continued for more than fifteen years. Neither side made statements after the talks, which are expected to continue for several days. The talks, have been shrouded in secrecy, but a senior Government official told The Hindu, centred around a deal which would give Naga communities in both Nagaland and Manipur similar substantial rights across State lines — but without territorial concessions from Manipur on Naga-inhabited areas in the Districts of Tamenlong, Senapati, Ukhrul and Chandel. “In essence,” the official said, “the best-case outcome would be a deal which created a institutional mechanism to give Naga communities across the region full recognition and rights, but without redrawing state boundaries.” “There is no immediate prospect of a breakthrough, but the Government is optimistic,” he added.
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November - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that at least 70 percent poll turnout was reported from the six Bru relief camps in North Tripura District during the three-day polling for the coming elections to the 40-member Mizoram assembly, State Joint Chief Electoral
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The Shillong Times reports that at least 70 percent poll turnout was reported from the six Bru relief camps in North Tripura District during the three-day polling for the coming elections to the 40-member Mizoram assembly, State Joint Chief Electoral Officer H Lalengmawia, on November 21, said. Polling began on November 19 and concluded on November 21 in the relief camps of Naisingpara, Asapara, Hazacherra, Khakchangpara, Kaskau and Hamsapara. The 11,612-strong Bru electorates in the relief camps were exercising franchise through postal ballots in the camps for the Mizoram polls to be held on November 25.
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November - 21 
The Shillong Times reports that the State Police commandos shot dead the ‘area commander’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) for Ampati region, identified as Indian A Sangma in an encounter near Garobadha in West Garo Hills District while anothe
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The Shillong Times reports that the State Police commandos shot dead the ‘area commander’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) for Ampati region, identified as Indian A Sangma in an encounter near Garobadha in West Garo Hills District while another Police team in remote South Garo Hills district was engaged in a gun battle with cadres of the same outfit in the afternoon of November 21. Police commandos from SWAT unit raided Sonabil village near Garobadha after receiving information about the existence of a makeshift camp of the GNLA located in the area. The Security Forces were crossing the village and proceeding towards the nearby forest when they were attacked by the militants from their camp leading to an exchange of fire. A pistol with one magazine was recovered from Sangma. The militant is said to be the main suspect in the killing of three civilians at Monabari area on September 16.
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November - 21 
The Special Task Force (STF) on November 21 seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition and arrested three alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gaya District of Bihar, reports The Hindu. The STF recovered a total of 5,055 car
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The Special Task Force (STF) on November 21 seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition and arrested three alleged Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Gaya District of Bihar, reports The Hindu. The STF recovered a total of 5,055 cartridges. Of them 1,325 cartridges were of SLR (self-loading rifle), 1,800 of 0.315 rifle, 900 of 7.65 pistol, 250 of 0.22 bore firearm, 320 of 7.62 bore pistol, and 460 other cartridges. They also recovered six revolvers, two pistols, one CMP (country-made pistol), two AK-47 magazines, one 0.303 rifle magazine, one primed grenade (where detonator is fixed) and 100 other grenades, Amit Kumar, Inspector General (IG), Operations, said. The alleged Maoists have been identified as Shalingram Yadav, his brother Krishna Yadav and Chander Bhogta. Kumar said they were custodians of the weapons. The operation was conducted near Sondaha and Dumri villages, to the south of Chothi Hills, under the Bankebazar Police Station.
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November - 21 
The Union Minister for Home Affairs Sushil Kumar Shinde on November 21 in his opening remarks at the annual conference of Directors General of Police that began in New Delhi said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) continued to be a challenge, r
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The Union Minister for Home Affairs Sushil Kumar Shinde on November 21 in his opening remarks at the annual conference of Directors General of Police that began in New Delhi said the situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) continued to be a challenge, reports Daily Excelsior. “This year, there has been an increase in targeted attacks on security forces resulting in nearly 50 personnel losing their lives,’’ said Mr Shinde. “These attacks indicate a nefarious game plan hatched across the border to demoralise our security forces and demonstrate to the people of J&K that the capabilities of militants remain undiminished. There have also been violent actions and ceasefire violations along the border, particularly in Poonch district of Jammu region. Our security forces have responded in right measure and succeeded in neutralising several militant commanders and eliminating 35 terrorists on the LoC this year,” he added.
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November - 21 
Though the ANVC has admitted that Sangma went missing on November 15, from Tura, the militant outfit is not sure whether he formed a new militant organisation called Achik Tiger Force (ATF). In a statement issued on November 21, Tangcha A.Sangma, ass
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Though the ANVC has admitted that Sangma went missing on November 15, from Tura, the militant outfit is not sure whether he formed a new militant organisation called Achik Tiger Force (ATF). In a statement issued on November 21, Tangcha A.Sangma, assistant publicity secretary of ANVC, said that that only one of the cadres Balsrang Sangma has been missing from the camp since November 15 along with an office vehicle and not seven cadres as reported. Commenting on the missing cadre, the ANVC said: “Till date he is untraceable and we cannot confirm whether he has deserted the outfit and floated a new outfit or he has been kidnapped by persons unknown or other groups and the statement about the formation of ATF is a ploy to throw the Police and our organisation off track from looking for him”. “As for the report about the arms stolen from the armoury, we would like to clarify that there is no armoury at the liaison office as all the arms have been shifted from joint custody to the police reserve two years back, the ANVC leader said. The ANVC asserted that till any concrete information regarding his whereabouts is known, Balsrang is still part of the organization and “we will continue searching for him”.
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November - 21 
Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, ‘area commander’ Pabanjoy Reang (25), ‘deputy area commander’ Ananga Mohan Tripura (21), and ‘sepoy’ Nripendra Tripura (20), who had fled from Satchari camp in Sylhet District in Bangladesh
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Three National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants, ‘area commander’ Pabanjoy Reang (25), ‘deputy area commander’ Ananga Mohan Tripura (21), and ‘sepoy’ Nripendra Tripura (20), who had fled from Satchari camp in Sylhet District in Bangladesh, and surrendered to the Border Security Force (BSF) Sidhai camp in West Tripura District on November 21, reports The Sentinel. The militants have deposited two AK–series rifles and large quantities of ammunition.
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November - 21 
Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on November 21 said the Indian Mujahideen (IM) draws its "motivation and sustenance from inimical forces" in Pakistan and asked Security Forces to vigorously pursue leads emerging from investigations
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Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on November 21 said the Indian Mujahideen (IM) draws its "motivation and sustenance from inimical forces" in Pakistan and asked Security Forces to vigorously pursue leads emerging from investigations in terror cases, according to The Times of India. "Indian Mujahideen, which draws its motivation and sustenance from inimical forces operating from across the western border has been responsible for three out of four major terror attacks in our hinterland this year," he said. Shinde further said the IM was responsible for twin blasts in Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), and series of blasts in Bodhgaya and in Patna in Bihar. He also said, “Another blast that took place in Bangalore was the handiwork of some misguided fundamentalist youth and remnants of Al Ummah”, reports The Hindu. Stating that the Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) has emerged as an effective platform for proper coordination between Central and State agencies, he said the scope of MAC was now being extended to more than 450 Districts across the country.
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November - 21 
Armed bikers hurled a hand grenade in Turbat town of Kech District, killing two men who were said to be labourers hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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Armed bikers hurled a hand grenade in Turbat town of Kech District, killing two men who were said to be labourers hailing from Gilgit-Baltistan on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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November - 21 
At least eight suspected militants were killed and five others were injured in US drone strike at seminary in Tal area of Hangu District on November 21, reports Dawn. Some sources claimed that the clerics of the seminary were believed to be affiliate
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At least eight suspected militants were killed and five others were injured in US drone strike at seminary in Tal area of Hangu District on November 21, reports Dawn. Some sources claimed that the clerics of the seminary were believed to be affiliates of the Taliban's Haqqani Network.
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November - 21 
At least five persons were killed and 23 others injured in a bomb blast at Sirki Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on November 21, reports Daily Times. One Policeman and a scavenger were among the dead. The injured persons includ
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At least five persons were killed and 23 others injured in a bomb blast at Sirki Road in Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, on November 21, reports Daily Times. One Policeman and a scavenger were among the dead. The injured persons included three personnel of Frontier Corps (FC), five Policeman, women and children. Police said unidentified people had fitted explosives with a motorbike and parked it at Sirki Road. The bomb exploded soon after a security vehicle passed by.
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November - 21 
At least three persons were killed and 16 others were injured in a blast in Sattelite Town area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on November 21, reports Dawn.
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At least three persons were killed and 16 others were injured in a blast in Sattelite Town area of Quetta (Quetta District), the provincial capital of Balochistan, on November 21, reports Dawn.
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November - 21 
Haqqani network’s spiritual leader, Maulana Ahmad Jan, was among six persons killed in drone attack on a madrassa (seminary) in Tal area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 21, reports Daily Times. Tal Police official Sher Zaman said
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Haqqani network’s spiritual leader, Maulana Ahmad Jan, was among six persons killed in drone attack on a madrassa (seminary) in Tal area of Hangu District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on November 21, reports Daily Times. Tal Police official Sher Zaman said six persons were killed in the attack. The six include Kalimullah, Abdul Rehman, Mufti Hamidullah Haqqani, Maulvi Ahmed Jan, Abdullah and Gul Marjan, he said. Two local security officials identified two of the dead as Jan and Mufti Hamidullah and said they were both members of the Haqqani network. Several senior Haqqani sources confirmed the death of Jan, aged in his 60s. “He was the spiritual leader and head teacher of the Haqqani network,” one source told AFP, adding that Jan was a member of the group’s ruling council. “He was receiving people who were coming to condole the death of Nasiruddin Haqqani because followers of were not able to meet any other member of Haqqani family.” Thursday’s strike was the first time a US drone hit a District inside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The only previous strike outside the tribal areas came in Bannu District, a so-called “frontier region”.
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November - 21 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on November 21 strongly condemned the US drone attack in Hangu and said his party would stage a huge protest demonstration in Peshawar on Saturday (November 23) to block NATO supplies forever, report
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on November 21 strongly condemned the US drone attack in Hangu and said his party would stage a huge protest demonstration in Peshawar on Saturday (November 23) to block NATO supplies forever, reports Daily Times. Imran urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to take a firm stand against US Predator attacks, saying the time to play on “both sides of the wicket is over”. Speaking at a press conference, he said that after the Hangu attack the US can undertake such attacks in any part of the country, including the federal capital, due to the “cowardice of the Pakistani government”. “All these attacks are happening because the government has no guts to tell the US that it must stop this madness…you never know after Hangu the next target could be a seminary in Islamabad’s posh E7 sector,” he cautioned. About his party’s scheduled plan to block NATO supply route on November 23, the PTI chief said that a huge protest demonstration would be staged in Peshawar on Saturday. He appealed to the nation to participate in the protest if they want to get rid of US hegemony.
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November - 21 
The Government has decided to establish at least five new anti-Terrorism Courts (ATCs) in Karachi any time to exclusively try target killers, extortionists and kidnappers for ransom arrested during the ongoing targeted operation against the criminals
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The Government has decided to establish at least five new anti-Terrorism Courts (ATCs) in Karachi any time to exclusively try target killers, extortionists and kidnappers for ransom arrested during the ongoing targeted operation against the criminals, reports The News. “We don’t want to burden the present ATCs, working in Sindh, with a fresh heavy load of cases, which have to be decided at a fast track as provided in the law,” a top official said. He said that the Sindh Government has approached the provincial high court chief justice for setting up new ATCs. “The top judge asked Sindh authorities to make the necessary arrangements like premises, staff etc., for the new courts before appointing the judges for them.”
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November - 21 
The law enforcers claimed to have held around 106 suspected criminals during ongoing-targeted raids and operations across Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 21, reports Daily Times. As per details, Pakistan Rangers Sindh apprehende
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The law enforcers claimed to have held around 106 suspected criminals during ongoing-targeted raids and operations across Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, on November 21, reports Daily Times. As per details, Pakistan Rangers Sindh apprehended around 27 criminals during different targeted raids across the city. The raids were conducted in various parts of the metropolis, including Lyari, Abul Hassan Ispahani Road area, 100 Quarters, Gulshan-e-Mazdoor, North Karachi, Nazimabad, Frontier Colony, Fawara Chowk, Shah Faisal Colony, Morio Khan Goth and Dak Khana Chowrangi; while snap checking was carried out near Karachi University and Kamran Chowrangi areas. The official also recovered a heavy calibre machine gun, SMGs and huge quantity of mixed ammunitions from the custody of suspects. Meanwhile, Karachi police nabbed around 79 suspected criminals during 71 raids conducted in various parts of the city. The officials also recovered 30 weapons of different calibres and hand grenades from their possession.
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November - 21 
The Punjab Government has separated the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) — the only department in the Punjab that deals with terrorism — from the police, replacing it with a new department, documents available with The News show. According to well-
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The Punjab Government has separated the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) — the only department in the Punjab that deals with terrorism — from the police, replacing it with a new department, documents available with The News show. According to well-placed sources, the new department has been put under the Home Department as a result of bid by the Punjab bureaucrats to adjust a few men. According to sources, the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister, who consider Turkish model as the ideal, were misled by the Punjab officials while presenting a vague picture of the organisational structure of the police and counter terrorism department perhaps leading to the official demise of the CTD. A presentation given to Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on the establishment of a new department under the Home Department instead of Police states that the PM was told that the structure of new CTD has been ‘decided in view of international practice and value for money’. The presentation also talks of security meeting at Ankara with Turkish counterparts.
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November - 21 
Three dead bodies were found in the Mulagori area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 21, reports The News. The sources said unidentified gunmen killed Abdul Wahab and Abdul Rahim
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Three dead bodies were found in the Mulagori area of Jamrud tehsil (revenue unit) in Khyber Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) on November 21, reports The News. The sources said unidentified gunmen killed Abdul Wahab and Abdul Rahim, hailing from the Daudzai area in Peshawar (provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and dumped their bodies in the Mulagori area. Meanwhile, the bullet-riddled body of Roohullah, a resident of Tarnab in Peshawar, was found in Wazir Dhand area of the Jamrud.
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November - 21 
Three persons were wounded in a bomb blast at Eidgah Chowk in Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District on November 21, reports Daily Times. Chaman Assistant Commissioner Ismail Ibrahim said that the explosives were rigged to a motorbike which was parke
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Three persons were wounded in a bomb blast at Eidgah Chowk in Chaman town in Qilla Abdullah District on November 21, reports Daily Times. Chaman Assistant Commissioner Ismail Ibrahim said that the explosives were rigged to a motorbike which was parked at Eidgah Chowk. “The explosives were detonated remotely,” Ibrahim said.
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November - 21 
Three women were wounded in a landmine blast in Dera Bugti town of same District on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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Three women were wounded in a landmine blast in Dera Bugti town of same District on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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November - 21 
Two dead bodies were found wrapped in sacks in Regi area on the outskirt of Peshawar on November 21, reports Daily Times. According to police, the deceased were identified as Abdur Rahim and Abdul Wahab and both hailed from a suburb area of Daudzai.
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Two dead bodies were found wrapped in sacks in Regi area on the outskirt of Peshawar on November 21, reports Daily Times. According to police, the deceased were identified as Abdur Rahim and Abdul Wahab and both hailed from a suburb area of Daudzai. They were tortured to death.
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November - 21 
Two dead bodies were recovered from Grog area in Nal tehsil (revenue unit) of Khuzdar District on November 21, reports Daily Times. According to a local levies official, two of the victims were abducted by a group of armed assailants from Nal and the
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Two dead bodies were recovered from Grog area in Nal tehsil (revenue unit) of Khuzdar District on November 21, reports Daily Times. According to a local levies official, two of the victims were abducted by a group of armed assailants from Nal and their bodies were found. The spokesperson of Balochistan National Party (BNP) said the victims were their activists and had been targeted because of the party’s political views.
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November - 21 
Two dead bodies were recovered from town of Panjgur District. The victims had been shot dead on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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Two dead bodies were recovered from town of Panjgur District. The victims had been shot dead on November 21, reports Daily Times.
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November - 21 
Two security guards were killed by unidentified assailants on Bara Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 21, reports Daily Times. A District police spokesman said that two assailants on a motorbike ambushed the s
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Two security guards were killed by unidentified assailants on Bara Road in Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on November 21, reports Daily Times. A District police spokesman said that two assailants on a motorbike ambushed the security guards deployed for security of a bank on Bara Road and killed them. The dead include Constable Noor Amin and security guard of the bank, Ahmad Khan.
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November - 21 
Pointing out ‘conspiracy’ in the election process, UCPN-M has announced that they will stay out of the CA if the counting process is not halted, reports Nepal News. The party in an emergency press conference in the morning of November 21 stated that
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Pointing out ‘conspiracy’ in the election process, UCPN-M has announced that they will stay out of the CA if the counting process is not halted, reports Nepal News. The party in an emergency press conference in the morning of November 21 stated that there has been national and international conspiracy in the election process and UCPN-M will boycott if the process is not reassessed. “There has been suspicious incidents during the collection of ballot boxes. The counting should not move ahead without reassessing the process,” Dahal said, adding that the party believes in a peaceful, democratic process and is not eliminating dialogue with other parties. Answering a question if the party is planning on rejoining with Mohan Baidya, Dahal hinted that there is a possibility of reunion. Also, the party's spokesperson Agni Sapkota said, "The votes do not reflect the people's aspiration."
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November - 21 
The Election Commission (EC) on November 21 turned down the request of UCPN-M to halt the counting of votes in election constituencies across the country, reports Nepal News. Chief Election Commissioner Nil Kantha Upreti has said that the vote counti
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The Election Commission (EC) on November 21 turned down the request of UCPN-M to halt the counting of votes in election constituencies across the country, reports Nepal News. Chief Election Commissioner Nil Kantha Upreti has said that the vote counting of the CA elections 2013 will not stop and that it will continue until all ballots are accounted for. Upreti also claimed that the vote counting is underway across the country under the existing Constituent Assembly laws. He said it is taking place in a transparent manner and urged all the political parties to respect the people’s mandate. As reported earlier, more than 70 percent of the 12 million eligible voters cast their votes during November 19 election to choose the 601-member Constituent Assembly that would double as the parliament.
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November - 21 
The Election Commission has begun counting votes under the proportionate electoral system, Nepal News reports on November 22. A total of 335 members of Constituent Assembly are selected through this system. Another 26 members will be nominated by th
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The Election Commission has begun counting votes under the proportionate electoral system, Nepal News reports on November 22. A total of 335 members of Constituent Assembly are selected through this system. Another 26 members will be nominated by the Government.
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November - 21 
The European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission (EOM) on November 21 said that the November 19 elections were "well conducted with a high level of participation", adding that there was enthusiastic participation of voters and other stakeholders
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The European Union (EU) Election Observation Mission (EOM) on November 21 said that the November 19 elections were "well conducted with a high level of participation", adding that there was enthusiastic participation of voters and other stakeholders in the polls, reports Nepal News. “Noteworthy is the strong and enthusiastic commitment of voters and other stakeholders to participate not only in the polls but in the entire electoral process”, said Eva Joly, Chief Observer at the presentation of the EOM’s Preliminary Statement. Eva Joly, however, noted, “Several incidents of a violent nature took place throughout the campaign period. However, this did not have a significant impact on the unfolding of the campaign.” Daniel von der Stoep, Head of the delegation of Members of the European Parliament, which joined the EOM for Election Day, said, “Nepal has a second chance now to agree on a Constitution, and we urge the new Assembly to quickly grasp this chance. Following the establishment and agreement upon a balanced and inclusive Constitution, it will be equally important that the new government authorities turn words into action by thoroughly implementing it.” The EOM arrived in Nepal on October 4, 2013, and deployed throughout the country 112 observers from 27 EU Member States, Norway and Switzerland. The EOM will remain in the country to observe counting and tabulation of results as well as possible complaints and appeals. The mission will issue its final assessment and conclusions within two months of the completion of the entire electoral process, including recommendations for future elections.
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November - 21 
The Hindu reports that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) walked out of the counting centers on November 21, alleging that the elections were rigged. “The election process is against the people’s mandate, conspiratorial and unexpect
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The Hindu reports that the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) walked out of the counting centers on November 21, alleging that the elections were rigged. “The election process is against the people’s mandate, conspiratorial and unexpected,” said UCPN-M chairman Pushpa Kumar Dahal aka Prachanda. He demanded a thorough investigation into the process after stopping it immediately. On November 19, Prachanda had praised the people, the Election Commission and the government for successfully conducting the elections.
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November - 21 
A Dhaka court on November 21 sent Salauddin Quader Chowdhury’s lawyer Barrister AKM Fakhrul Islam to jail, and fixed November 24 for hearing on remand and bail prayers in a criminal case under the Information Communication Technology Act 2006, report
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A Dhaka court on November 21 sent Salauddin Quader Chowdhury’s lawyer Barrister AKM Fakhrul Islam to jail, and fixed November 24 for hearing on remand and bail prayers in a criminal case under the Information Communication Technology Act 2006, reports Daily Star. He was arrested for his alleged involvement in leaking out the draft verdict in the war crimes case against Salauddin.
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November - 21 
Bangladesh Sarak Paribahan Sramik Federation declared a countrywide 24-hour transport strike from 6:00am on November 21 demanding release of its central committee Joint Secretary Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, reports The Daily Star.“We will enforce t
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Bangladesh Sarak Paribahan Sramik Federation declared a countrywide 24-hour transport strike from 6:00am on November 21 demanding release of its central committee Joint Secretary Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas, reports The Daily Star.“We will enforce the strike as the government did not meet our demand by today (Wednesday) for releasing Shimul Biswas and arresting those who killed 27 drivers during the opposition’s recent hartals,” said the federation ‘General Secretary’ Osman Ali.
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November - 21 
Detective Branch of Police arrested former Army man and his son along with 32 crude bombs under the staircase of their house at Boxnagar in Demra area in Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The arrested, Subedar Maj (retd) MA Matin, (70), and his son Mohammad
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Detective Branch of Police arrested former Army man and his son along with 32 crude bombs under the staircase of their house at Boxnagar in Demra area in Dhaka, reports Daily Star. The arrested, Subedar Maj (retd) MA Matin, (70), and his son Mohammad Shaheen, (40), are the activists of JeI, said DB Assistant Commissioner Khorshed Alam. A large number of jihadi books were also recovered from the house, he added.
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November - 21 
Expressing her strong commitment to make Bangladesh a peaceful and dignified nation in South Asia, Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on November 21 urged all to defend the spirit of the Liberation War so that the future generation could feel proud of
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Expressing her strong commitment to make Bangladesh a peaceful and dignified nation in South Asia, Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on November 21 urged all to defend the spirit of the Liberation War so that the future generation could feel proud of it and live with dignity, reports Daily Star.“We’ll have to keep in mind that we’ve achieved independence through the sacrifices and blood of lakhs of martyrs. So, all of us will have to uphold the spirit of the Liberation War,” she told a reception for the gallantry award recipients in Dhaka Cantonment.
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November - 21 
Outgoing Foreign Minister Dipu Moni on November 21 hoped that the Teesta water sharing deal and ratification of the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA), among other long-standing issues with India, would be settled soon, reports Daily Star. “Teesta and LBA
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Outgoing Foreign Minister Dipu Moni on November 21 hoped that the Teesta water sharing deal and ratification of the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA), among other long-standing issues with India, would be settled soon, reports Daily Star. “Teesta and LBA will happen…today, next month or in three months, it will happen. There’s no reason to disagree with that,” she told reporters after her farewell meeting at the foreign ministry where, she said, she had completed her five-year tenure with “mixed feelings”. Dipu Moni said the issues would be resolved because of the government’s move and its good relations with India. Dipu Moni was replaced by Abul Ahsan Mahmud Ali, who was minister for disaster and relief, as the prime minister formed a 29-member election-time cabinet.
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November - 21 
Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on November 21 said that the unprecedented development and modernisation of Bangladesh Armed Forces had been accomplished during the tenure of the Awami League-led government. The Awami League never used the armed fo
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Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina on November 21 said that the unprecedented development and modernisation of Bangladesh Armed Forces had been accomplished during the tenure of the Awami League-led government. The Awami League never used the armed forces for its political interests, she said. “Rather, the party has done everything required for building an efficient, strong and modern force.” Referring to the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) mutiny in 2009, the premier said, the government has already completed the trial of the persons involved in the mutiny and murder. There is no second example in the world of so proper trial of such a big criminal offence, she said, adding that the government never hesitated to bring all the culprits to book.
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November - 21 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on November 21 formed a 29-member polls-time cabinet, keeping some poor performing Ministers while dropping several outstanding achievers, reports Daily Star. The ruling Awami League (AL) has kept all the key ministries l
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on November 21 formed a 29-member polls-time cabinet, keeping some poor performing Ministers while dropping several outstanding achievers, reports Daily Star. The ruling Awami League (AL) has kept all the key ministries like the Home, Public Administration, Law, Foreign, Local Government Division (LGRD) and Finance. Hasina holds the cabinet and armed forces divisions and the defence, public administration, information and communications technology and power and energy ministries.HM Ershad’s Jatiya Party, a major player in the upcoming election, has got six ministries namely, Commerce, Health, Civil Aviation and Tourism, Water Resources, Youths and Sports and Women and Children Affairs. Despite creating series of controversies, Shipping Minister Shahjahan Khan and State Minister for law Quamrul Islam retained their posts. Shahjahan in addition was given the charge of the Liberation War ministry.
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November - 21 
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on November 21 talked to BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in person and urged him to sit for a dialogue between the AL and BNP to end the political crisis, reports Daily Star.“Please come. Let’s si
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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on November 21 talked to BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir in person and urged him to sit for a dialogue between the AL and BNP to end the political crisis, reports Daily Star.“Please come. Let’s sit and discuss. And let’s hold the election together,” Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu quoted Hasina as saying to Fakhrul at Senakunja of Dhaka Cantonment.
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November - 21 
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition alliance on November 21 discussed enforcing a week-long or even longer nationwide hartal if the election schedule is announced before the Government agrees to their demand for a non-party
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP)-led 18-party opposition alliance on November 21 discussed enforcing a week-long or even longer nationwide hartal if the election schedule is announced before the Government agrees to their demand for a non-party caretaker government, reports Daily Star. Sources, however, said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia would have the final say about the duration of the hartal.
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November - 21 
Traffic movement resumed on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway on November 21 after being blocked for the second time by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chatra Shibir (ICS) activists following the recovery of a local level JeI leader’s body, reports Daily Sta
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Traffic movement resumed on the Dhaka-Chittagong highway on November 21 after being blocked for the second time by Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI)-Islami Chatra Shibir (ICS) activists following the recovery of a local level JeI leader’s body, reports Daily Star on November 22. Further, JeI-ICS men had set ablaze two trucks and a minibus and vandalised five other vehicles on the highway in Sitakunda upazila of Chittagong prompting local police to arrest 20 people in raids.
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November - 21 
Unknown assailants killed three people, including two leaders of Parbattya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS), a pro-peace treaty organisation, in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati District on November 21, reports The Daily Star. The victims are
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Unknown assailants killed three people, including two leaders of Parbattya Chattagram Jana Sanghati Samity (PCJSS), a pro-peace treaty organisation, in Baghaichhari upazila of Rangamati District on November 21, reports The Daily Star. The victims are identified as Shashanka Chakma alias Priti (52), ‘president’ of Baghaichhari unit of PCJSS, Nanda Kumar Chakma, (45), ‘organising secretary’ of the organisation; and Judhishthir Chakma (25), a local. The activists of anti-peace treaty front United People's Democratic Front (UPDF) and PCJSS-MN Larma, a faction of PCJSS, conducted the killings, Sajib Chakma, ‘assistant information secretary’ of the pro-peace treaty organisation, told The Daily Star.
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November - 21 
The United Kingdom (UK) parliament reiterated the Prime Minister's (PM) call for an international investigation on Sri Lanka if the Sri Lankan Government fails to conduct a credible and transparent independent investigation into allegations of war cr
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The United Kingdom (UK) parliament reiterated the Prime Minister's (PM) call for an international investigation on Sri Lanka if the Sri Lankan Government fails to conduct a credible and transparent independent investigation into allegations of war crimes to the satisfaction of the British Government, reports Colombo Page on November 22.
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November - 22 
A combined team of Thoubal commandos and 15 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a cadre of Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), Mohammad Amjad Khan alias Amu alias Amuba (25), while conducting a search operation at W
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A combined team of Thoubal commandos and 15 Assam Rifles (AR) arrested a cadre of Progressive faction of People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK-Pro), Mohammad Amjad Khan alias Amu alias Amuba (25), while conducting a search operation at Wangjing Bazar in Thoubal District on Nov 22, reports The Sangai Express. One 7.65mm pistol loaded with two live rounds in the magazine, one Chinese made hand grenade and one mobile handset were recovered from him.
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November - 22 
A US federal court has reduced the prison sentence of Kashmiri separatist and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent Ghulam Nabi Fai by about four months in response to a petition from the US Government, reports Deccan Chronicle. In a petition filed
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A US federal court has reduced the prison sentence of Kashmiri separatist and Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) agent Ghulam Nabi Fai by about four months in response to a petition from the US Government, reports Deccan Chronicle. In a petition filed on November 15, 2013, US Assistant Attorney Gordon Kromberg sought a reduction in Fai's prison term because he had cooperated in bringing to book other persons involved in transferring funds from the ISI to the US to serve the cause of Pakistan. "Upon consideration of the government's motion for reduction of sentence and the court, after reviewing the record and hearing the arguments of counsel and having found that the defendant has rendered substantial assistance to the government, it is accordingly ordered that the government's motion for reduction of sentence is granted," District Judge Liarn O'Gra said in an order issued on November 22. Fai, 63, was arrested on July 19, 2011, for concealing the transfer of USD 3.5 million from the ISI to fund his illegal lobbying efforts and to influence the US government on the Kashmir issue. Prosecutors said his actions violated the Foreign Agents Registration Act. In December 2011, Fai pleaded guilty to federal charges of acting on behalf of the ISI. He also acknowledged receiving money from ISI through clandestine routes and causing revenue losses. In March 2012, Fai was sentenced to two years in prison for "conspiracy to defraud the US" by concealing the transfer of the funds from the ISI. He was scheduled to be released in March 2014.
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November - 22 
An Assam Government official, abducted by a gang of criminals, has managed to escape from his captors on November 22, reports Nagaland Post. Rashidul Haque, the block development officer of Fakirganj Block in Assam’s Dhubri District, was abducted on
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An Assam Government official, abducted by a gang of criminals, has managed to escape from his captors on November 22, reports Nagaland Post. Rashidul Haque, the block development officer of Fakirganj Block in Assam’s Dhubri District, was abducted on November 20 for ransom, Goalpara District Police chief Nitul Gogoi said. The captors allegedly kept Haque at Khamari village along the Assam-Meghalaya border near Tikrikilla in the West Garo Hills. Gogoi said three abductors, allegedly hired by GNLA rebel outfit to abduct Haque, have been arrested.
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November - 22 
Even though peoples of Western South East Asia (WESEA) or the so called North East region are quite different from Indians in terms of their physical appearance, language, religion, culture, food habits etc, the Government of India has been following
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Even though peoples of Western South East Asia (WESEA) or the so called North East region are quite different from Indians in terms of their physical appearance, language, religion, culture, food habits etc, the Government of India has been following a sinister policy of forceful assimilation of the indigenous culture, tradition and religious practices into those of mainland Indians, alleged the RPF, according to a report of November 22.
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November - 22 
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 16 Corps Lt Gen D S Hooda said on November 22 that the Army was fully geared up not to allow any militant to infiltrate into the Indian territory from the LoC in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch notwithstan
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General Officer Commanding (GOC) 16 Corps Lt Gen D S Hooda said on November 22 that the Army was fully geared up not to allow any militant to infiltrate into the Indian territory from the LoC in twin border Districts of Rajouri and Poonch notwithstanding the fact that a large number of them (the militants) were planning to intrude into this side for the past quite some time, reports Daily Excelsior.
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November - 22 
Life was paralyzed in Imphal, on November 22, due to a 24-hour general strike called by the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) to denounce the alleged loss of Manipur's territory as a result of the controversial India-Myanmar border fencing along
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Life was paralyzed in Imphal, on November 22, due to a 24-hour general strike called by the Maoist Communist Party-Manipur (MCP-M) to denounce the alleged loss of Manipur's territory as a result of the controversial India-Myanmar border fencing along the Moreh sector, reports The Times of India. The MCP-M said the general strike is the first step of its "People's Resistance" for the "indigenous land and people". Many civil society organizations and opposition parties feared that a large portion of Manipur's territory will fall into Myanmar owing to the ongoing 'flawed' bordering fencing. Manipur shares a 398-km border with Myanmar. They categorically demanded that the Centre halt the fencing work until the international boundary is clearly demarcated by the two neighboring countries.
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November - 22 
Meanwhile, Pakistan's foreign secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani said on November 22 that his country would make all efforts to find the perpetrators of the 26/11 tragedy and punish them, reports The Times of India. "The judicial commission has just return
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Meanwhile, Pakistan's foreign secretary Jalil Abbas Jilani said on November 22 that his country would make all efforts to find the perpetrators of the 26/11 tragedy and punish them, reports The Times of India. "The judicial commission has just returned from Mumbai after interviewing a cross section of officials and witnesses. Our country will not let the perpetrators of the heinous crime go unpunished once their crime is proved," said Jilani who refused to give any time frame for such action as he said "the matter was subjudice." In Pakistan, a case had been registered against key Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) terrorists and trial was on in a special court in Rawalpindi. These persons, including Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Abdul Wajid, Mazhar Iqbal, Hammad Amin Sadiq, Shahid Jameel Riaz, Jamil Ahmed and Younas Anjum, were arrested in Pakistan in 2009 and charged with planning, financing and executing the 26/11 strike. Significantly, Pakistan had not taken any action on India’s demand to arrest LeT founder Hafiz Saeed, who is said to be the main person behind 26/11.
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November - 22 
MHA has declared Assam a CPI-M-hit state and has given it the 'disturbed area' tag under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, reports Times of India on November 23. The tags will apply to the entire state of Assam and a 20-kilometre b
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MHA has declared Assam a CPI-M-hit state and has given it the 'disturbed area' tag under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, reports Times of India on November 23. The tags will apply to the entire state of Assam and a 20-kilometre belt in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya bordering the state for one more year from December 4. Joint Secretary (northeast) in MHA, Shambhu Singh said that a review of law and order in the state indicates that "Maoist presence in Assam and border areas of Arunachal Pradesh has been noticed and hence their activities were noticed in Golaghat, Dhemaji, Lakhimpur and Tinsukia Districts of Assam and Namsai area of Lohit District in Arunachal Pradesh."
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November - 22 
Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) celebrated its 6th unification anniversary and the 60 years service of its ‘president’ Khole Konyak, on November 22, at the Khehoi designated camp in Dimapur
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Nagaland Post reports that Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khole-Kitovi (NSCN-KK) celebrated its 6th unification anniversary and the 60 years service of its ‘president’ Khole Konyak, on November 22, at the Khehoi designated camp in Dimapur District, attended by hundreds from civil societies, public, well wishers and ‘Naga Army’. Khole Konyak said he joined the movement at a young age and continued to serve even till today. Khole reiterated that though were many “big Naga leaders” today, yet none initiated the feeling of “oneness” among Nagaland and reiterated that unless Nagas unite nothing could be achieved. He lamented that Nagas today were shedding blood of “our own brothers” and hoped the spirit of nationalism would not leave Nagas. NSCN-KK’s ‘Ato Kilonser’ (prime minister), Kitovi Zhomimi said that time has come for the Nagas to be practical and to decide what they want. On formation of Nagaland Tribes Council (NTC), the ato kilonser said he do not see why Nagas of Nagaland should not have their platform if Nagas of Manipur could have United Naga Council (UNC) in Manipur. He said people from Manipur, Assam and Arunachal must not “decide the future of the Nagas of Nagaland”, and no objection should be raised when Nagas of Nagaland formed a platform to address their problems. On formation of Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), Kitovi said that it was “shameful” on the part of the ‘Naga national workers’ when ACAUT came out with their resolution to pay ‘tax’ to one Government. He said it should be taken as a challenge by the all the ‘Naga national political groups’ to realize “our fault” instead of threatening ACAUT.
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On November 21, the Oboro Suraksha Samity (non-Bodo Protection Committee) observed 12–hour BTC area bandh (general Strike) in protest against the massive extortion and abductions in the region, reports The Sentinel. Though the bandh was partial in Ko
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On November 21, the Oboro Suraksha Samity (non-Bodo Protection Committee) observed 12–hour BTC area bandh (general Strike) in protest against the massive extortion and abductions in the region, reports The Sentinel. Though the bandh was partial in Kokrajhar, the bandh affected parts of Baksa, Chirang and Udalguri Districts.
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November - 22 
One soldier, identified as Shiv Ram, was injured as Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) along Dadot Nullah in Tarkundi forests of Balakote Sector in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District on November 22 reports
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One soldier, identified as Shiv Ram, was injured as Army foiled an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) along Dadot Nullah in Tarkundi forests of Balakote Sector in Mendhar tehsil (revenue unit) of Poonch District on November 22 reports Daily Excelsior. Troops have been conducting massive searches along the LoC in entire Balakote Sector to ensure that the militants didn’t manage to sneak in during the night.
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November - 22 
Police on November 22 arrested two persons, identified as Shivkumar Chandravanshi (33) and Mahendra Sharma (28) with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 1.94 Lakh from Sarkhej Ujala Circle of Ahmedabad (Gujarat), reports The Times of India. P
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Police on November 22 arrested two persons, identified as Shivkumar Chandravanshi (33) and Mahendra Sharma (28) with Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth INR 1.94 Lakh from Sarkhej Ujala Circle of Ahmedabad (Gujarat), reports The Times of India. Police said that the duo had procured the notes from Bihar. Sources said that the notes, suspected to be manufactured in Pakistan, enter the country from Bhadrapur border in Bihar from where it goes to Bhagalpur from where the currency is distributed across the country. In another route, the peddlers use Malda in West Bengal and Fatehpur in Uttar Pradesh.
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November - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Nationalist Socialist council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Ibeingbe Kwami (37,) ,suspected to be involved in the killing of Rajib Kumar Pathak executive engineer of irrigation department o
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested a Nationalist Socialist council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant, identified as Ibeingbe Kwami (37,) ,suspected to be involved in the killing of Rajib Kumar Pathak executive engineer of irrigation department on November 22, at Lodhi Basti in the outskirts of Haflong in Dima Hasao District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered one AK 47 rifle, 20 rounds of ammunition and a magazine from the militant. A top Police official of Dima Hasao clarified that the claim by Action faction of Dima Halam Daogah (DHD-A) group claiming responsibility for the killing of Rajib Kumar Pathak was a diversionary tactics.
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November - 22 
Security Forces (SFs) arrested an IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB–IKS) militant, Thengana Basumatary, of on November 22 at Borigaon village in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a foreign made p
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Security Forces (SFs) arrested an IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB–IKS) militant, Thengana Basumatary, of on November 22 at Borigaon village in Udalguri District, reports The Sentinel. SFs recovered a foreign made pistol of 7.62 mm caliber and live ammunition from the militant.
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November - 22 
Suspected militants belonging to Dima Halam Daogah-Action (DHD-A) killed Rajib Kumar Pathak, Executive Engineer, in Haflong of Dima Hasao District on November 22, reports The Assam Tribune. The Jadikhe Naisho Hosom, Dimasa apex body condemned the inc
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Suspected militants belonging to Dima Halam Daogah-Action (DHD-A) killed Rajib Kumar Pathak, Executive Engineer, in Haflong of Dima Hasao District on November 22, reports The Assam Tribune. The Jadikhe Naisho Hosom, Dimasa apex body condemned the incident in strong words. Meanwhile, one Smaoring Dimasa, identified as the’ publicity secretary’ of DHD-A claimed the responsibility of the killing. Superintendent of Police (SP) B. Rajkhowa told The Telegraph in the evening that preliminary investigations had revealed that the gunmen were from Nagaland. Further, Action told reporters in Haflong over phone, “This step is to root out corruption from the hill District.” Earlier, David Kemprai alias Action Dimasa had escaped from Haflong jail on June 12 along with his associate Bongirachan Khelma. He is said to have taken shelter in Dimapur with 12 supporters and floated DHD-A with the assistance of the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland- Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM), reports The Telegraph.
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November - 22 
The 12–hour Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) bandh (general Strike) call given by the National Liberation Front of Bengali (NLFB) on November 22 in protest against the abduction, extortion and killings in the region, passed off peacefully, evoking
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The 12–hour Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) bandh (general Strike) call given by the National Liberation Front of Bengali (NLFB) on November 22 in protest against the abduction, extortion and killings in the region, passed off peacefully, evoking response in the District, reports The Sentinel.
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November - 22 
The Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two militants belonging Kangleipak Communist Party-to United Revolution Front (KCP-URF), identified as Haobijam Landhoni Devi (42) and Noimeikakpam Sanjoy Singh alias Amuba (45) along with 23 demand
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The Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two militants belonging Kangleipak Communist Party-to United Revolution Front (KCP-URF), identified as Haobijam Landhoni Devi (42) and Noimeikakpam Sanjoy Singh alias Amuba (45) along with 23 demand letters of the outfit from near NRL Petrol Pump at Singjamei in Imphal West District.
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November - 22 
The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on November 22 said that the newly floated armed outfit, NLFB, is formed at the behest of the Government agent to stand against the Bodoland movement, reports The Sentinel. The outfit also denied i
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The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) on November 22 said that the newly floated armed outfit, NLFB, is formed at the behest of the Government agent to stand against the Bodoland movement, reports The Sentinel. The outfit also denied its hand in kidnapping of trader Amor Debnath of Tulsibari under Bijni Police Station in Chirang District who was kidnapped by unknown miscreants on November 20.
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November - 22 
The red corridor is expanding with three southern States — Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala — trying to get the Left Wing Extremist (LWE) status from the Centre, reports The Hindu on November 23. The move, which comes ahead of next year's Lok Sabha (
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The red corridor is expanding with three southern States — Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala — trying to get the Left Wing Extremist (LWE) status from the Centre, reports The Hindu on November 23. The move, which comes ahead of next year's Lok Sabha (lower house of the Parliament) polls, is based on "intelligence reports" suggesting that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is trying to strengthen its South West regional bureau in the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karanataka. The grant of LWE status would mean extension of special infrastructure schemes (SIS), security related expenditure (SRE) and integrated action plan (IAP) schemes. The threat posed by Maoists in southern States was also discussed during the ongoing Police chiefs conference in New Delhi. According to security agencies, Maoists aim to develop some Districts in the three states with a view to provide shelter to its leadership in the event of increased anti-Maoist operations in its strongholds in central India. The union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also written to the Governments of the three States informing them about the activities of the CPI-Maoist. According to MHA, the presence of Maoist groups has been noticed on 15 occasions in the Districts of Malappuram, Wayanand and Kannur Districts in Kerala, and in Mysore, Kodagu, Udupi, Chikmagalur and Shimoga Districts in Karnataka. Similarly, activities of Maoists front bodies have increased in Erode District in Tamil Nadu. "In these areas, the cadres of CPI (Maoists) were were trying to reach out to the targeted social sections by raising issues of displacement, discrimination, 'neo-liberal' economic policies and social subjugation while exhorting them to join the 'revolutionary struggle' to 'recapture' forest, water, land and factories," said one of the communications. The Centre also advised the states to develop anti-Naxal forces. In its letter, the MHA said, "The financial incentive for personnel in anti-Maoist units is perhaps only 20%of the basic salary, whereas in all the LWE affected states, the incentives ranges from 50-60% of the total salary. The state can consider enhancing the incentive. The forces in these units are ageing with most of the personnel above 35 years. This factor would vastly impair their mobility. Since, this a deputationist force, there appears to be need for infusion of younger fresh blood."
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November - 22 
United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) has blamed the Breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) for the disappearance of ANVC cadre, Balsrang Sangma from the liaison office at Tura Youth Hostel on November 15, reports The Shill
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United A’chik Liberation Army (UALA) has blamed the Breakaway faction of the Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) for the disappearance of ANVC cadre, Balsrang Sangma from the liaison office at Tura Youth Hostel on November 15, reports The Shillong Times on November 23. The militant ‘chief’ of UALA, Singbirth Marak alias Norrok X Momin, has claimed that ANVC cadre Balsrang Sangma did not go on his own free will but has been abducted by the ANVC-B to target the parent organization, ANVC. “He (Balsrang) was driving ANVC leader Togan’s vehicle when he was intercepted by militants from the ANVC-B and taken away. The entire incident has the involvement of the ANVC-B,” claimed Norrok Momin while speaking to The Shillong Times.
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November - 22 
A Shia man, identified as Razzaq Ali, was shot dead by two unidentified armed assailants at a grocery shop in front of Imambargah Qasr-e-Abbas near Baraf Khana Chowk in Rawalpindi District on November 22, reported The News.
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A Shia man, identified as Razzaq Ali, was shot dead by two unidentified armed assailants at a grocery shop in front of Imambargah Qasr-e-Abbas near Baraf Khana Chowk in Rawalpindi District on November 22, reported The News.
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November - 22 
Adviser Sartaj Aziz conveyed the Pakistan Government's deep concern to the US Ambassador in Islamabad after the drone strike in Hangu District on November 21, 2013, an official statement said, reports The Hindu. The concern was conveyed on the same
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Adviser Sartaj Aziz conveyed the Pakistan Government's deep concern to the US Ambassador in Islamabad after the drone strike in Hangu District on November 21, 2013, an official statement said, reports The Hindu. The concern was conveyed on the same day, said the statement on November 22 adding that the Government had strongly condemned the US drone strike that took place in Hangu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Advisor re-emphasized that the drone strikes are not only a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, they are also had a negative impact on the Government’s efforts to pursue the consensus in the All Parties Conference to explore the dialogue process for peace and stability. The Government of Pakistan would demand immediate cessation of these drone strikes, he said.
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November - 22 
At least seven people were killed and 40 others were injured in twins blasts near a roadside tea stall in Shia dominated Ancholi area of Gulberg Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 22, reported The News. The Associate Produce
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At least seven people were killed and 40 others were injured in twins blasts near a roadside tea stall in Shia dominated Ancholi area of Gulberg Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 22, reported The News. The Associate Producer of Geo News program “Geo FIR”, Salik Ali Jaffery was also among the victims. “The Improvised Explosive Devices were planted on two motorbikes, which went off with a big bang, killing five people and injuring 18 others,” senior local police official Javed Odho said, adds Daily Times. He said it was difficult to say immediately whether Shias were the target because Sunnis also lived near the blast site. However, Shia Ulema Council and Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) announced three days of mourning and demanded the Government take immediate action against those responsible for the bombings.
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November - 22 
Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on November 22 during his farewell visit to the tribal areas of Pakistan said that Pakistan's armed forces had rendered unparalleled sacrifices in the fight against terror, reports Dawn quoting a state
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Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on November 22 during his farewell visit to the tribal areas of Pakistan said that Pakistan's armed forces had rendered unparalleled sacrifices in the fight against terror, reports Dawn quoting a statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The Army Chief Reviewed the progress of the construction of the central trade corridor in North and South Waziristan Agencies of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). He paid tribute to the soldiers and officers who had rendered sacrifices and added that the army's struggle against terrorism was unprecedented. General Kayani is set to retire on November 28, 2013 after leading the army for six years. His successor has not been named yet. The Government has said it will announce the next army chief and chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff committee on the day Gen Kayani retires.
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November - 22 
Doctor Shakeel Afridi, who helped the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) find al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been charged with murder in a case related to a teenage boy who died after the doctor performed surgery on him for appendicitis in 2006,
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Doctor Shakeel Afridi, who helped the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) find al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been charged with murder in a case related to a teenage boy who died after the doctor performed surgery on him for appendicitis in 2006, his lawyer said on November 22, reports The Times of India. The murder charge stems from a complaint filed by the deceased teenage boy's mother, Nasib Gula, who said Afridi was not authorized to operate on her son because he was a physician, not a surgeon, said the doctor's lawyer, Samiullah Afridi. The boy died from complications following the surgery, which took place in Pakistan's remote Khyber tribal area, the lawyer said, adding, the case had no merit because too much time had passed since the incident. The trial has been scheduled for mid-December, he said. Currently, the doctor is imprisoned. He was convicted of "conspiring against the state'' in May 2012 and sentenced to 33 years in prison. His conviction was related to allegations that he gave money and provided medical treatment to militants in Khyber Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), not for helping the CIA track down bin Laden. The doctor's family and the militants denied the allegations.
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November - 22 
Law Enforcement Agencies on November 22 arrested a criminal, identified as Dilshad alias Ejaz, wanted in numerous cases of target killing and extortion, during a raid in Afshani Gali of Lyari Town and recovered weapons and ammunition from his possess
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Law Enforcement Agencies on November 22 arrested a criminal, identified as Dilshad alias Ejaz, wanted in numerous cases of target killing and extortion, during a raid in Afshani Gali of Lyari Town and recovered weapons and ammunition from his possession, reports The News.
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November - 22 
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on November 22 that his Government did not believe in double standards on drone strikes and he had raised the issue with United States (US) President Barack Obama and asked him to stop them, reports The Hindu. Speaki
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Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on November 22 that his Government did not believe in double standards on drone strikes and he had raised the issue with United States (US) President Barack Obama and asked him to stop them, reports The Hindu. Speaking at a National Consultation Conference on Pakistan 2025, he said that drone attacks were totally unacceptable and counterproductive. Reiterating that he was determined to uproot terrorism, he also denied he had taken a casual approach in condemning drone strikes. Addressing participants of ‘Vision 2025 - Stakeholders Conference’, he said there must not be any bail for those who were involved in cases of heinous crimes. The Prime Minister regretted that court cases in the country drag on for decades, denying justice and causing suffering for people. He said that judges could wear masks and hold trial of terrorists through video link. “It is my sincere wish to make Pakistan a citadel of peace where its citizens feel secure and there are no threats to life and property.” Nawaz also regretted misuse use of loudspeakers at worship places as it fanned extremism, sectarianism and terrorism. He said that misuse of loudspeakers must be stopped and steps should be taken against hate speech. Meanwhile Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan hit out against the US once again and said that Pakistan could not rely on any assurances from the US as the drone strikes had proved that it was against peace talks. He also referred to a reported statement in the media by the Prime Minister’s Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz that the US had assured Pakistan that there would be no drone strikes during peace talks. Nisar was quoted as saying in a news report that he failed to understand why Aziz had confidence in the US on its assurances on drone strikes.
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November - 22 
Sindh Rangers and Police personnel arrested 50 criminals alleged to be involved in extortion and target killings during separate raids on November 22, reported The News. According to a spokesperson, Rangers arrested 13 hardened criminals and recovere
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Sindh Rangers and Police personnel arrested 50 criminals alleged to be involved in extortion and target killings during separate raids on November 22, reported The News. According to a spokesperson, Rangers arrested 13 hardened criminals and recovered weapons, including SMGs, and a large quantity of ammunition during targeted raids in Shah Faisal Colony, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Mianwali Colony, Manghopir, Salar Compound, Karnal Basti, Old Golimar, Hazara Colony, Chakiwara, Nishtar Road, Gulshan-e-Mazdoor, Furniture Market in Liaquatabad and the Bin Qasim area. The South Range Police arrested up 36 criminals during separate targeted raids across the city.
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November - 22 
The announcement by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan to block NATO supplies in protest against drone attacks is an appreciable step, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid said on November 22, reported The
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The announcement by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief Imran Khan to block NATO supplies in protest against drone attacks is an appreciable step, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) spokesperson Shahidullah Shahid said on November 22, reported The Express Tribune. Imran Khan had given a call to all party workers to attend the rally on the morning of November 23, 2013 in Peshawar to block the supply trucks which pass through the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province where his party is in power. “Imran Khan has taken a welcome step,” TTP spokesperson said while talking to reporters from an undisclosed location. “No there is no question of ceasefire,” he said responding to a query regarding any chance of respite for peace. “We are being attacked in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa where we are fighting a defensive war, so we will continue to hit the area from where we are targeted,” Shahid said, adding, “But one thing is clear we are exacting revenge from Security Forces and not the public.” Here he specified that the public did not include the Awami National Party (ANP), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), the three leading secular parties of Pakistan that the Taliban will never pardon. He said there was no question of dialogue with the Government after the killing of Hakimullah Mehsud. “However, peace dialogue is possible if the TTP Shura and Mullah Fazullah decide.” The way Nawaz Sharif is begging the US to stop drone strikes shows the lack of power of the Government, Shahid said adding even a simple tribesman can ask the US to stop drone attacks.
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November - 22 
The protesting families of Balochistan’s missing men reached Karachi Press Club on November 22 after an arduous march of 756 kilometres spread over 25 days, reports Dawn. The marchers stayed for the night at Yusuf Goth in Gadap Town. Initially the
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The protesting families of Balochistan’s missing men reached Karachi Press Club on November 22 after an arduous march of 756 kilometres spread over 25 days, reports Dawn. The marchers stayed for the night at Yusuf Goth in Gadap Town. Initially the long march, which began from Quetta Press Club on October 27, 2013, comprised only the families of the missing men. But on reaching Karachi, a large number of Baloch men, women and children hailing from Hub, Malir, Moach Goth and Lyari joined them at Lyari’s Aath Chowk, raising its strength to over 100 people.
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November - 22 
The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda secured a narrow victory in a closely-contested battle for Siraha Constituency-5, reports Nepal News on November 23. Dahal won the constituency with 15,244
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The Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal aka Prachanda secured a narrow victory in a closely-contested battle for Siraha Constituency-5, reports Nepal News on November 23. Dahal won the constituency with 15,244 votes while his close rival, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist’s (CPN-UML) Lila Nath Shrestha, received 14,323 votes. As reported earlier, Dahal had suffered defeat in Kathmandu Constituency-10. Out of 240 seats in the first-past-the-post (FPTP), direct election system, the Nepali Congress is leading with 93 seats, followed by the CPN-UML with 84 and UCPN-M with 24 seats.
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November - 22 
At least 76 people were injured as opposition men clashed with cops in Khulna and Tangail Districts on November 22, reports UNBconnect. In Khulna District, some 50 people were injured in a clash between the 18-party activists and Police. Police said
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At least 76 people were injured as opposition men clashed with cops in Khulna and Tangail Districts on November 22, reports UNBconnect. In Khulna District, some 50 people were injured in a clash between the 18-party activists and Police. Police said a group of activists of the opposition combine brought out a procession from Ikhri Katanga School in the afternoon as part of the central programme. The clash erupted as Police obstructed the procession. In Tangail District, at least 26 people were injured in a clash between Police and local Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) activists in the District town. Police said the clash ensued as BNP workers tried to vandalise a billboard of Awami League (AL) leader Sahidur Rahman Khan during their rally at Shaheed Minar Chattar of the town in the afternoon.
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November - 22 
JeI leader Shafiqul Islam Masud while addressing a protest rally in Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka city on November 22 said "if anything untoward happens over Quader Molla verdict, fire will be set in 56 thousand square miles", reports Dhaka Tribune. Anot
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JeI leader Shafiqul Islam Masud while addressing a protest rally in Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka city on November 22 said "if anything untoward happens over Quader Molla verdict, fire will be set in 56 thousand square miles", reports Dhaka Tribune. Another JeI leader Abdullah Mohammad Taher said “By giving verdict of capital announcement to our senior leaders and paralysing the Shibir President Delwar Hossain, the government cannot hold a lopsided poll.” The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court sentenced JeI leader Abdul Quader Molla to death for committing crimes against humanity during the 1971 Liberation War.
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November - 22 
Ally of Sri Lanka's Governing party, the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) says that the unresolved land issues of the people in Jaffna will be resolved, reported Colombo Page on November 23. Deputy Chairman of Parliamentary Committees, parliame
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Ally of Sri Lanka's Governing party, the Eelam People's Democratic Party (EPDP) says that the unresolved land issues of the people in Jaffna will be resolved, reported Colombo Page on November 23. Deputy Chairman of Parliamentary Committees, parliamentarian Murugesu Chandrakumar has said that people in Jaffna who are in need of deeds for their lands will receive them without any issue. Addressing a gathering in Kandawalai, Punnaineeravi in the North he said that people in some areas in the North do not have any documents for their lands and are unable to show ownership of their lands. He explained that many civilians without proper deeds to their lands have faced problems following the end of the war. However, Chandrakumar said that people in the North who do not have deeds to their lands will be provided with documents for the lands occupied by them. The government has taken measures to provide documents for state lands without any issue, but other measures are being taken with regard to private lands.
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November - 23 
A Bomb blast occurred near Gandhi Chowk in Ukhrul District on November 23, reports The Sangai Express. Though there was no report of casualty, the blast damaged a bus parked near the Chowk.
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A Bomb blast occurred near Gandhi Chowk in Ukhrul District on November 23, reports The Sangai Express. Though there was no report of casualty, the blast damaged a bus parked near the Chowk.
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November - 23 
A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Puyam Suraj (22), surrendered with arms and ammunition before of 15 AR on November 23, reports The Sangai Express. The surrendered cadre namely, brought a .9mm pistol and a magazine loaded with four live roun
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A Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) cadre, Puyam Suraj (22), surrendered with arms and ammunition before of 15 AR on November 23, reports The Sangai Express. The surrendered cadre namely, brought a .9mm pistol and a magazine loaded with four live rounds.
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November - 23 
According to police, two people were shot dead in Kolibera area of Simdega district on November 23.
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According to police, two people were shot dead in Kolibera area of Simdega district on November 23.
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November - 23 
Also, Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), on November 25, said that it was surprised to learn that NSCN-K, Sumi Region has started collecting ‘tax’ for the year 2014-15 in advance from the business community of Zuhneboto (District) to
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Also, Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), on November 25, said that it was surprised to learn that NSCN-K, Sumi Region has started collecting ‘tax’ for the year 2014-15 in advance from the business community of Zuhneboto (District) town. In a press release, ACAUT media cell termed the NSCN-K action as “illogical and at the same time illegal.” ACAUT appealed NSCN -K higher ups to stop this “shameful behavior” and to listen to the voice of the people.
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) abducted a trader, Maqbool Hussain (50), along with nine labourers from Bhalukjuri area of Karbi Anglong District on November 23, reports The Sentinel. However, six workers were released later and they reached
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Karbi People’s Liberation Tigers (KPLT) abducted a trader, Maqbool Hussain (50), along with nine labourers from Bhalukjuri area of Karbi Anglong District on November 23, reports The Sentinel. However, six workers were released later and they reached Kuthori in Nagaon District on November 24. Later, the remaining persons were also released on the same day. Sources stated that they were released against ransom allegedly paid to the outfit.
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November - 23 
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 23 said that the security situation in the Northeastern states continues to remain complex, with insurgency, extortion and agitations being the main disruptive elements, reports The Times of India. "Persisten
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 23 said that the security situation in the Northeastern states continues to remain complex, with insurgency, extortion and agitations being the main disruptive elements, reports The Times of India. "Persistent efforts on part of the government have resulted in considerable progress in the dialogue with insurgent and ethnic separatist groups," he said in his address at an annual conference of top police officials. "Further, the susceptibility of lower Assam areas and Karbi Anglong region of the state to ethnic and communal tensions, the growing mistrust between tribals and non-tribals in Bodo areas, the Garo insurgency in Meghalaya, the increasing targeting of non-Manipuris in Manipur are also areas of considerable concern," Manmohan Singh said. PM Manmohan Singh said these needed to be tackled with collective resolve and firm determination.
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November - 23 
The death toll in eight serial bomb blasts near Gandhi Maidan, the venue of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally in Patna on October 27 minutes before he reached there to address a huge gathering, has risen
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The death toll in eight serial bomb blasts near Gandhi Maidan, the venue of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally in Patna on October 27 minutes before he reached there to address a huge gathering, has risen to eight, after an injured man died on November 23 reports The Hindu.
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November - 23 
The ruling Congress accused the Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) of using “gun power” to force the Paite tribals to cast their votes in favour of ZNP, reports The Sangai Express reports on November 24. Congress alleged that militants from the neighbou
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The ruling Congress accused the Zoram Nationalist Party (ZNP) of using “gun power” to force the Paite tribals to cast their votes in favour of ZNP, reports The Sangai Express reports on November 24. Congress alleged that militants from the neighbouring State, Manipur came and intimidated voters in Paite tribe-dominated localities like Khuangphah, Selam, Vaikhawtlang, Ngaizawl, Murlen, Vapar and Ngur Vengsang in Champhai North constituency. ZNP, however, has denied the allegation, terming it “a baseless charge”.
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November - 23 
The Sangai Express reports that Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two militants of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) from Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak on November 23. They have been identified as Chingangbam Tarunkumar alias Ibomcha alias Kho
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The Sangai Express reports that Imphal West District Police commandos arrested two militants of Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) from Nagamapal Singjubung Leirak on November 23. They have been identified as Chingangbam Tarunkumar alias Ibomcha alias Khoicha (49) and Brahmacharimayum Delton alias Biju (38). One revolver and two mobile handsets were seized from them.
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November - 23 
The Shillong Times reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has, on November 23, for the first time, raised concern over the prevailing insurgency scenario in Garo Hills areas in Meghalaya and other parts of the Northeast, which he said has created
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The Shillong Times reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has, on November 23, for the first time, raised concern over the prevailing insurgency scenario in Garo Hills areas in Meghalaya and other parts of the Northeast, which he said has created a very complex situation ahead of the Lok Sabha elections due early next year. “Garo insurgency in Meghalaya is an area of considerable concern,” Singh said, while addressing the annual Director General of Police/Inspector General of Police (DGP/ IGP) conference. The security situation in the North-East continues to remain complex, with insurgency, extortion and agitations being the main disruptive elements, the Prime Minister said. Further, the susceptibility of Lower Assam areas and Karbi Anglong region of the State to ethnic and communal tensions, the growing mistrust between tribals and non-tribals in Bodo areas, the Garo insurgency in Meghalaya, increasing target of non-Manipuris in Manipur area are also cause of concern, he said. But persistent efforts on the part of the Government have resulted in considerable progress in dialogue with insurgent and ethnic separatist groups, he noted. “We need to tackle all these issues with collective resolve and firm determination,” he added. Union Home Minister, Sushilkumar Shinde, who inaugurated the conference on November 22, too, was hassled over the rising militancy in Garo Hills region of Meghalaya.
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November - 23 
The Shillong Times reports that Williamnagar Police raided Nengmandalgre village in East Garo Hills District across the river Simsang, three kms from District headquarters, and arrested an over ground worker of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA
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The Shillong Times reports that Williamnagar Police raided Nengmandalgre village in East Garo Hills District across the river Simsang, three kms from District headquarters, and arrested an over ground worker of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) in the night of November 23. Police picked up Hernit Marak alias Solomon from the village and recovered incriminating documents and letter pads of GNLA from his possession.
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November - 23 
The Times of India reports that that ahead of the Mizoram assembly elections, at least three people were kidnapped by the outlawed tribal guerillas from a village in Mamit District of western Mizoram. "Suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (
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The Times of India reports that that ahead of the Mizoram assembly elections, at least three people were kidnapped by the outlawed tribal guerillas from a village in Mamit District of western Mizoram. "Suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) militants abducted the three people at gun point from Damparengpui village along Tripura-Mizoram and Bangladesh border in Mamit district on November 23 night," a Police official said. The police officer said that the armed NLFT rebels abducted Deep Mondal, an official of a Delhi-based telecom company, Sanglianthanga, a resident of Mamit District who was driving Mondal's vehicle and a driver of another vehicle. No ransom was demanded so far by the rebels, who might have taken away the hostages in neighboring Bangladesh.
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November - 23 
The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) celebrated its 49th raising day (November 23) extensively across the State and at all units of the party and its armed wing Manipur People's Army (MPA), conveyed a press release issued by the outfit’s senio
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The United National Liberation Front (UNLF) celebrated its 49th raising day (November 23) extensively across the State and at all units of the party and its armed wing Manipur People's Army (MPA), conveyed a press release issued by the outfit’s senior publicity officer Ksh Yoiheiba, reports The Sangai Express. The UNLF Central Committee categorically stated that the new born demand for re-classification of Meiteis as Scheduled Tribe reflects a regressive state of mind as well as a withdrawal syndrome. Greeting all the people of Manipur on the occasion of the 49th raising day, the Central Committee, through a press statement, invited members of all ethnic groups in Western South East Asia (WESEA) to participate actively in the liberation struggle against India and its reactionary puppets.
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November - 23 
“We want peace with India,” said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while addressing the International Literary and Cultural Conference in Lahore on November 23, reported The Express Tribune. Politics should be treated separately from the economy and anti-t
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“We want peace with India,” said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif while addressing the International Literary and Cultural Conference in Lahore on November 23, reported The Express Tribune. Politics should be treated separately from the economy and anti-terrorism efforts, he emphasised. “Even politicians should not include politics in these matters,” he added. Nawaz also said that he believes “visa restrictions between the two countries should be removed.” Conflicts along the Line of Control (LoC) are not beneficial for either country, he explained, adding that Pakistan maintains good relations with other neighbouring countries so there is no reason why this cannot be achieved with India as well. Earlier, the Federation of Pakistani Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Zubair Ahmed Malik had said that Pakistan should grant Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India. While attending an event organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), he had emphasised the need for the two countries to ease visa restrictions. Prime Minister had also urged his Indian counterpart to resume the stalled peace process in order to resolve all outstanding issues including Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). According to the Foreign Ministry spokesperson Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz on November 20 had conveyed Nawaz’s message to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, seeking resolution of all issues with India through dialogue.
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November - 23 
A case has been registered against a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader in Bhakkar District for demanding protection money at gunpoint, Police said on November 23, reports The Express Tribune. Police said the complainant, Deputy Director Muhammad
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A case has been registered against a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader in Bhakkar District for demanding protection money at gunpoint, Police said on November 23, reports The Express Tribune. Police said the complainant, Deputy Director Muhammad Khalid Hanif, an Audit Officer at the Bhakkar Town Municipal Authority had told them that PTI leader Abu Bakar Niazi had threatened him and demanded money at gun point. Hanif said Niazi visited his office on November 22, 2013 and asked that he be allowed to place advertising billboards in the District. Hanif said when he told him that he should get in touch with the District Officer and the Inspection Supervision Department, Niazi demanded that he be paid 20 per cent shares of all amounts he received. “He took out a gun and threatened that this would be our last meeting if I did not follow his instructions,” he said. District Police Officer (DPO) Sarfraz Falki said that First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against Niazi with the City Police. He said a Police team has been constituted to arrest the suspect. Nisar Hussain, the PTI District Action Committee Chairman said that the party would look into the case. He said Niazi would be sacked from the party if found guilty.
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November - 23 
A gangster affiliated to People’s Aman Committee (PAC) , Baba Golden, was killed and over a dozen others wounded in armed clashes between two rival groups in Phool Patti Lane and Bihar Colony of Lyari, on November 23, reports Daily Times.
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A gangster affiliated to People’s Aman Committee (PAC) , Baba Golden, was killed and over a dozen others wounded in armed clashes between two rival groups in Phool Patti Lane and Bihar Colony of Lyari, on November 23, reports Daily Times.
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November - 23 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Karachi Police Department and Citizen-Police Liason Committee in a joint action on November 23 arrested a TTP Karachi Chapter Chief, identified as Abdul Qadir, and two of his henchmen from Gulshan Town, reported Th
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Karachi Police Department and Citizen-Police Liason Committee in a joint action on November 23 arrested a TTP Karachi Chapter Chief, identified as Abdul Qadir, and two of his henchmen from Gulshan Town, reported The News. “The militants were arrested during a raid on a house in Gulshan-e-Iqbal Colony”, said Senior Superintendent of Police (SIU), Farooq Awaan said. The action was taken following credible intelligence that terrorists were holed up in a building in the said area, said he. Abdul Qadir, and his two comrades are Orakzai tribesmen, the SSP added. “We have recovered Jihadi literature, stack of TTP letterhead pads, and weapons in the raid”, Awan said. He also revealed that these terrorists were involved in extorting millions from various industrialists telling them that this money was going to Osama bin Laden and slain TTP leader Hakimullah Mehsud.
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November - 23 
Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militants abducted 11 teachers, involved in a polio vaccination campaign for schoolchildren, from the private Hira Public School in the Bara (District) area of the Khyber Agency on November 23, reports Daily Times. Local offic
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Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) militants abducted 11 teachers, involved in a polio vaccination campaign for schoolchildren, from the private Hira Public School in the Bara (District) area of the Khyber Agency on November 23, reports Daily Times. Local official, Khyali Gul said the armed militants took the teachers to an area controlled by militant leader Mangal Bagh and his Taliban-affiliated Lashkar-e-Islam group.
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November - 23 
The TTP on November 23 claimed responsibility for the twin suicide blasts in Karachi in on November 22, 2013 that killed seven people, reported The Express Tribune. TTP ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid said that these attacks were in reaction to th
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The TTP on November 23 claimed responsibility for the twin suicide blasts in Karachi in on November 22, 2013 that killed seven people, reported The Express Tribune. TTP ‘spokesperson’ Shahidullah Shahid said that these attacks were in reaction to the November 25, 2013, Ashura violence in Rawalpindi which killed at least 11 people and the drone attack on November 21, 2013 in which six were killed and at least eight others were injured. The TTP threatened that such attacks would continue if those responsible for the violence in Rawalpindi are not brought to justice and the drone strikes do not stop.
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November - 23 
Thousands of people protesting United States (US) drone strikes blocked a road in Peshawar on November 23 used to truck NATO troop supplies and equipment in and out of Afghanistan, reports The News. The protest, Imran Khan, had more symbolic value th
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Thousands of people protesting United States (US) drone strikes blocked a road in Peshawar on November 23 used to truck NATO troop supplies and equipment in and out of Afghanistan, reports The News. The protest, Imran Khan, had more symbolic value than practical impact as there is normally little NATO supply traffic on the road. The blocked route in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province leads to one of two border crossings used to send supplies overland from Pakistan to neighbouring Afghanistan. Khan, whose Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party runs the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government, called on Federal officials to take a firmer stance to force the US to end drone attacks and block NATO supplies across the country. "We will put pressure on America, and our protest will continue if drone attacks are not stopped," Khan told the protesters. Meanwhile, the PTI’s decision to choke NATO supply routes could deprive Pakistan of billions of dollars it receives from the US in financial aid, according to experts and Government officials, reports The Express Tribune. Under the Ground Lines of Communication (GLOC) agreement with the US, Pakistan receives an estimated USD 1,500-1,800 for every truck that carries supplies for NATO forces through the country, Government officials said. The bill amounts to roughly USD one million per day, they added. In addition to depriving Pakistan of the direct payment it receives for allowing NATO supplies to pass through its territory, violating the GLOC agreement may also prompt the US to withhold the USD 1.2 billion Pakistan hopes to receive under the Coalition Support Fund, the officials said. The amount has already been included in the country’s budget for the current fiscal year.
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November - 23 
Three suspected target killers belonging to Mullah Group, identified as Nadeemullah, the leader of the group, Tariq and Faheem, were handed over to the Karachi Crimes Investigation Department (CID) on November 23, four days after they were detained b
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Three suspected target killers belonging to Mullah Group, identified as Nadeemullah, the leader of the group, Tariq and Faheem, were handed over to the Karachi Crimes Investigation Department (CID) on November 23, four days after they were detained by Military Intelligence (MI) officials near Thokar Niaz Beg in Lahore District, reported The Express Tribune. According to details, the militants had come to Lahore with Tablighi Jama’at pilgrims heading for the Raiwind Ijtima (annual congregation), the source said.
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November - 23 
Two escaped Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, identified as Abdullah and Wahabullah, were killed in an encounter in Baldia Town on November 23, reports Daily Times. According to details, the militants were arrested by Rangers a week ago and
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Two escaped Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants, identified as Abdullah and Wahabullah, were killed in an encounter in Baldia Town on November 23, reports Daily Times. According to details, the militants were arrested by Rangers a week ago and were handed over to the Police. The encounter came about after the alleged terrorists, detained in Mochko Police Station lockup managed to escape by breaking the windows. “They went to Baldia Town after escaping from the lockup, but were killed in an encounter a few hours later,” said Station House Officer (SHO)Shafiq Tanoli. The suspects, as per investigators had killed at least 16 police officials and four police informers in SITE and its adjoining areas. While admitting to the killings of several TTP militants, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Odho said, “We have arrested and killed many of them (terrorists), who have killed policemen, and the remaining few will be arrested too.”
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November - 23 
The Election Commission (EC) on November 23 said that there will be no review of the electoral process amid Maoists' demands that there be investigations into alleged irregularities, reports The Times of India. Chief Election Commissioner Neelkantha
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The Election Commission (EC) on November 23 said that there will be no review of the electoral process amid Maoists' demands that there be investigations into alleged irregularities, reports The Times of India. Chief Election Commissioner Neelkantha Upreti said "The election commission is convinced that the poll was held in a clean, fair, impartial and credible manner." He added that representatives of political parties were present when the ballot papers were sealed, transported to the District headquarters and reopened before counting began and therefore it was unfortunate that the Maoists had questioned the impartiality of the process.
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November - 23 
Jashim Uddin, a cadre of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Shayerkhali union in Chittagong District succumbed to his injuries on November 23, five hours after being beaten with sticks by unidentified miscreants in Shayerkhali’s Samiti Bazar, reports The Daily St
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Jashim Uddin, a cadre of Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Shayerkhali union in Chittagong District succumbed to his injuries on November 23, five hours after being beaten with sticks by unidentified miscreants in Shayerkhali’s Samiti Bazar, reports The Daily Star.
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November - 23 
The cadres of JeI and its student front Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) went on the rampage as Police foiled their procession in Dhaka city’s Badda area on November 23, reports UNBconnect. Police said as part of their scheduled countrywide demonstration
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The cadres of JeI and its student front Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) went on the rampage as Police foiled their procession in Dhaka city’s Badda area on November 23, reports UNBconnect. Police said as part of their scheduled countrywide demonstration programme, the JeI–ICS cadres brought out a procession in the area protesting against the recent violent attacks on the Hindus and demanding safety and security of the minority communities across the country. When Police tried to resist them, they threw brick chips at the law enforcers, triggering a chase and counter- chase. Police arrested two JeI–ICS cadres from the spot.
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November - 24 
A shopkeeper received an extortion note from Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) in Moran town of Dibrugarh District on November 24, reports The Telegraph. The Police said two persons came to the shop and handed him a dema
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A shopkeeper received an extortion note from Independent faction of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA-I) in Moran town of Dibrugarh District on November 24, reports The Telegraph. The Police said two persons came to the shop and handed him a demand note of INR 1 million in the name of ULFA-I. He has been asked to pay within five days.
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November - 24 
Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has called for a public opinion on free and fair trade in Garo Hills and also on measures to check price rise. In a statement issued on November 24, the ANVC.B said that obstruction to fr
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Breakaway faction of Achik National Volunteer Council (ANVC-B) has called for a public opinion on free and fair trade in Garo Hills and also on measures to check price rise. In a statement issued on November 24, the ANVC.B said that obstruction to free and fair trade in Garo Hills is a major concern and it is sad to see why outsiders are progressing considerably in short span of time at the cost of the locals.
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November - 24 
Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir on November 24 said that the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) trial was being speeded up by Pakistan, reports The Times of India. "The fact is that the executive
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Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir on November 24 said that the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) trial was being speeded up by Pakistan, reports The Times of India. "The fact is that the executive is doing, the prosecution is doing all that it can. Now this trial is being speeded up. Let me tell you that," Bashir said in a TV interview. He was asked if Pakistan was carrying out a sham trial of the accused, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.
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November - 24 
People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed three people at two places in Simdega District of Jharkhand, reports The Hindu.
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People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), killed three people at two places in Simdega District of Jharkhand, reports The Hindu.
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November - 24 
People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) expressed deep concern over the raising rate of violence against women. Endorsing the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women which falls on November 25, the outfit asserted that
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People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) expressed deep concern over the raising rate of violence against women. Endorsing the International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women which falls on November 25, the outfit asserted that violence against women not only denies social justice but also poses a regressive threat to the human civilization.
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November - 24 
Police in a gun battle killed three Rabha National Liberation Front (RNLF) militants and a collaborator at Dudhnoi area in Goalpara District on November 24, reports The Shillong Times. Police also rescued the extension officer of the sericulture depa
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Police in a gun battle killed three Rabha National Liberation Front (RNLF) militants and a collaborator at Dudhnoi area in Goalpara District on November 24, reports The Shillong Times. Police also rescued the extension officer of the sericulture department, Dilip Dutta Medhi, posted at Resubelpara in North Garo Hills District, and was abducted from Chotomatia village by Rabha militants while he was travelling towards Dudhnoi (Goalpara) on November 16.
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November - 24 
Security Forces (SFs) have launched a massive manhunt in Sopore area of Baramulla District to trace out a Pakistani militant, Mehmood Bhai alias Abu Hurraira, who the security forces consider, had come to Srinagar two months ago to carry out a Fidaye
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Security Forces (SFs) have launched a massive manhunt in Sopore area of Baramulla District to trace out a Pakistani militant, Mehmood Bhai alias Abu Hurraira, who the security forces consider, had come to Srinagar two months ago to carry out a Fidayeen attack, reports Daily Excelsior on November 25. He was in Srinagar for over a month after he lost contact with his group during a gun battle in Ahmad Nagar in Srinagar on October 2, 2013. At least eight Policemen, including a Sub-Inspector of Police, were injured in the gun battle that raged and the LeT militant fled to nearby Anchar Lake under the cover of darkness.
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November - 24 
SFs arrested one Salim Ahmad Dar from Nasirabad near ITI in Sopore area on November 24. Salim who, SFs consider, is an Over Ground Worker (OGW) had given shelter to Abu Hurraira and fled along with him early this month after SFs raided his house. How
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SFs arrested one Salim Ahmad Dar from Nasirabad near ITI in Sopore area on November 24. Salim who, SFs consider, is an Over Ground Worker (OGW) had given shelter to Abu Hurraira and fled along with him early this month after SFs raided his house. However, sources said that after fleeing from Salim’s house early this month, Hurraira has now got in touch with Muzaffar Ahmad alias Muzza Molvi, who is heading LeT in North Kashmir.
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November - 24 
SFs arrested one Salim Ahmad Dar from Nasirabad near ITI in Sopore area on November 24. Salim who, SFs consider, is an Over Ground Worker (OGW) had given shelter to Abu Hurraira and fled along with him early this month after SFs raided his house. How
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SFs arrested one Salim Ahmad Dar from Nasirabad near ITI in Sopore area on November 24. Salim who, SFs consider, is an Over Ground Worker (OGW) had given shelter to Abu Hurraira and fled along with him early this month after SFs raided his house. However, sources said that after fleeing from Salim’s house early this month, Hurraira has now got in touch with Muzaffar Ahmad alias Muzza Molvi, who is heading LeT in North Kashmir. Besides Salim, SFs have arrested Ifran Untoo and Jehangir Ahmad Dar for having come in contact with Hurraira after he arrived in Sopore from Srinagar early this month. Earlier, security forces had arrested Omar Shalla, Shabir Shoosha and Obaid Ontoo for providing logistics to Abu Hurraira in Sopore. Srinagar Police also arrested seven persons from Ahmad Nagar area of Srinagar where Abu Hurraira stayed for over a month before fleeing to Sopore.
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November - 24 
State Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury dismissed the reports of growing activities of radical Muslim outfits in the State, reports The Sentinel. “There is no official report on the growing activities of the Muslim radical ou
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State Director General of Police (DGP) Jayanta Narayan Choudhury dismissed the reports of growing activities of radical Muslim outfits in the State, reports The Sentinel. “There is no official report on the growing activities of the Muslim radical outfits in Assam,” said DGP Choudhury in New Delhi. The DGP was referring to the recent Goalpara incident where gun totting assailants killed six people. Earlier, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, following the Goalpara massacre of November 3, pointed fingers at Pakistan based Harkat–ul–Jehad Islami (HuJI) behind the incident. Further, DGP, Jayanta Narayan Choudhury stated that there is growing activities of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) in several Upper Assam Districts, a fact which was also admitted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), reports The Sentinel.
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November - 24 
State Government has drawn up elaborate plans to check CPI-M elements from spreading their tentacles among the vulnerable adivasi communities (tea-tribe groups) and six other ethnic groups of the state, reports Times of India.
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State Government has drawn up elaborate plans to check CPI-M elements from spreading their tentacles among the vulnerable adivasi communities (tea-tribe groups) and six other ethnic groups of the state, reports Times of India.
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November - 24 
The Goria Moria Jatia Deshia Parishad (GMDJP), an indigenous Muslim body, has demanded a satellite Autonomous Council for the development of the people of the community, arguing these people have been neglected since Independence just for being Musli
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The Goria Moria Jatia Deshia Parishad (GMDJP), an indigenous Muslim body, has demanded a satellite Autonomous Council for the development of the people of the community, arguing these people have been neglected since Independence just for being Muslims, reports Times of India.
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The Karnataka State Police were on high alert in at least two northern Districts bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on November 24 following reports that a five-member armed group, suspected to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres,
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The Karnataka State Police were on high alert in at least two northern Districts bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on November 24 following reports that a five-member armed group, suspected to be Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres, was sighted in Wayanad District late on November 22, reports The Hindu. The Police said the armed group had entered a colony of forest dwellers in the Arimala forests in the Vellamundy Police Station limits in Wayanad and sought provisions, chiefly rice, dried red chillies, and pulses, from the residents. The group included two women, and they reportedly conversed among themselves in Kannada. The Districts now on alert included chiefly Wayanad and Kozhikode (Rural).
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November - 24 
The PLA no connection with Hongnemsubam Sunil Meitei alias Salainganba (46) who was reportedly arrested by Imphal East commandos from near Standard College gate, Kongba on November 20, said a press release issued by the outfit’s department of publici
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The PLA no connection with Hongnemsubam Sunil Meitei alias Salainganba (46) who was reportedly arrested by Imphal East commandos from near Standard College gate, Kongba on November 20, said a press release issued by the outfit’s department of publicity chief Bangkim.
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November - 24 
The Shillong Times reports that the ‘general secretary’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Dalbin N Marak (37), also a Government school teacher, whose identity had remained a secret has been finally revealed with his arrest in Williamnagar in
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The Shillong Times reports that the ‘general secretary’ of Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA), Dalbin N Marak (37), also a Government school teacher, whose identity had remained a secret has been finally revealed with his arrest in Williamnagar in the afternoon of November 24. The ‘general secretary’ whose identity was not even known to other cadres and leaders of the group apart from the inner circle of the GNLA ‘chief’ has revealed to Police that it ‘chief’ Sohan D. Shira called him up over phone and appointed him the ‘general secretary’. After his appointment he received the GNLA seals and letter pads which were kept hidden in the home of one Pinku Palley Ch Marak, a lab technician at Rongsak medical health centre. Pinku was picked up in the night by Police. He was brought to Tura under armed escort and from his paternal home; Police recovered a briefcase containing three Indian passports along with letter heads of ‘vice chairman’ and ‘general secretary’ along with several other documents including mobile phones. Some of the top leaders’ identity such as that of the ‘vice chairman’ and the ‘acting chairman’ of the outfit have remained mysterious for a long time. Dalbin Marak also played a major role in planning strikes against security forces and was specifically tasked with translating letters from Garo to English by Shira.
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November - 24 
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has alerted that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is planning to set up base in the South by moving in armed cadres along the tri-junction in the Nilgiris Hills, reports The Hindu. The warning
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The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has alerted that the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is planning to set up base in the South by moving in armed cadres along the tri-junction in the Nilgiris Hills, reports The Hindu. The warning came at a time when the Tamil Nadu Police are investigating inputs that some extremist elements are trying to intrude into college campuses in Madurai and Salem in a bid to woo students into the movement, Police sources said on November 24. Following the MHA alert, the police in the West Zone stepped up vigil at the tri-junction in the Nilgiris hills, where Tamil Nadu shares borders with Kerala and Karnataka.
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November - 24 
Toughening its stand against rampant timber smuggling in Garo Hills, the GNLA has issued the ‘last warning’ to those involved including village Nokmas (village heads), forest department officials and a section of the Garo Students’ Union (GSU) leader
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Toughening its stand against rampant timber smuggling in Garo Hills, the GNLA has issued the ‘last warning’ to those involved including village Nokmas (village heads), forest department officials and a section of the Garo Students’ Union (GSU) leadership to halt their activity, reports The Shillong Times on November 25. The militant group has specifically termed the Bajengdoba region of North Garo Hills as the epicenter of the smuggling racket to the neighbouring State (Assam) and warned of ‘serious’ consequences against those involved. Forest produce of Garo Hills are regularly smuggled into neighbouring Assam. While issuing the warning, the GNLA commander for the northern region, Philliport D Shira, in a press statement, blamed officials, traditional heads and student leaders for the ongoing illegal trade.
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November - 24 
Two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, allegedly involved in procuring funds for the outfit, were arrested in Raipur (Raipur District), Police said on November 24, reports The Times of India. “Mohammed Saeed Abdul Jaleel (50)
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Two suspected Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) cadres, allegedly involved in procuring funds for the outfit, were arrested in Raipur (Raipur District), Police said on November 24, reports The Times of India. “Mohammed Saeed Abdul Jaleel (50) and Azharuddin Samshuddin Qureshi (19) were arrested in the evening of November 23. Jaleel, a resident of Sanjay Nagar area, and Qureshi of Rajatalab locality were nabbed for their alleged links with the banned terror outfit," Raipur Superintendent of Police O.P. Pal said. As per initial inputs, Jaleel and Qureshi were involved in arranging funds for the banned outfit and also attended camps organised by the terror module being run by Umer Siddhiqui, another SIMI cadre, arrested from Chhattisgarh on November 14, 2013, for allegedly masterminding Bodh Gaya blasts (July 7, 2013). With the latest arrest, the number of activists linked to the SIMI held from Chhattisgarh so far, has reached 13, he added. Police had arrested Sidhhiqui, who runs a coaching centre in Raja Talab, and auto driver Abdul Wahid Khan (54) of Pandri area on November 14, 2013, for their alleged links with SIMI. Police later held Sheikh Habibullah, Roshan Sheikh, Hayat Khan, Sheikh Ajijullah, Moinuddin Kureshi and Mohammad Aziz. In the night of November 21, three more suspects namely Mohammad Dawood, Mohammad Aslam and Sheikh Subhan were arrested. Police are questioning all of them in connection with the serial blasts in Patna on October 27, 2013 and Bodh Gaya on July 7, 2013.
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November - 24 
A Hazara Shia man, identified as Arif Hussain, was shot dead in a targeted sectarian attack on Kirani Road in Quetta on November 24, reported, The Express Tribune.
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A Hazara Shia man, identified as Arif Hussain, was shot dead in a targeted sectarian attack on Kirani Road in Quetta on November 24, reported, The Express Tribune.
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November - 24 
A man identified as Abdul Ghafoor was shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at his shop in the Sariab Mill area in Quetta on November 24, reports The Express Tribune.
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A man identified as Abdul Ghafoor was shot dead when unidentified armed assailants opened fire at his shop in the Sariab Mill area in Quetta on November 24, reports The Express Tribune.
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November - 24 
A police constable, who had allegedly been kidnapped by militants on October 22 while on his way to work, was found dead by a road side in Karam Kot on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. An official of Cantonment Police, Iftikhar Ali Shah said
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A police constable, who had allegedly been kidnapped by militants on October 22 while on his way to work, was found dead by a road side in Karam Kot on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. An official of Cantonment Police, Iftikhar Ali Shah said Head Constable Anjum Saeed, a resident of Kot Saadat, was appointed at Officer Colony check post in Bannu District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Saeed left home for duty on October 22 but never reached his check post, nor did he return home. The Police assumed he had been kidnapped.
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November - 24 
Another police constable was killed by unidentified militants while he was coming back home from duty in Bandar Kalan of Bannu District on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. Township Police Official Afsar Ali Khan said the incident occurred at
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Another police constable was killed by unidentified militants while he was coming back home from duty in Bandar Kalan of Bannu District on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. Township Police Official Afsar Ali Khan said the incident occurred at around 7am. Ashraf Khan was deployed at Khalifa Gul Nawaz Medical Complex. After he had finished his duty at the hospital, he was on his way home when unidentified militants intercepted him in Bandar Kalan. They opened fire at him and killed him on the spot, escaping with his rifle.
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November - 24 
At least three persons, including two students, were killed and one other injured on November 24 in two separate explosions that took place in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. According to the political admin
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At least three persons, including two students, were killed and one other injured on November 24 in two separate explosions that took place in Kurram Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. According to the political administration of the area, a roadside bomb was detonated near a car in the Shablan area of Upper Kurram Agency. Subsequently, two people were killed whereas one person sustained injuries. The second explosion occurred in the Dal area of Upper Kurram Agency, killing one person.
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November - 24 
Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir on November 24 said that the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) trial was being speeded up by Pakistan, reports The Times of India. "The fact is that the executive
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Outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner to India Salman Bashir on November 24 said that the November 26, 2008, Mumbai terror attacks (also known as 26/11) trial was being speeded up by Pakistan, reports The Times of India. "The fact is that the executive is doing, the prosecution is doing all that it can. Now this trial is being speeded up. Let me tell you that," Bashir said in a TV interview. He was asked if Pakistan was carrying out a sham trial of the accused, including Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi.
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November - 24 
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on November 24 warned the Pakistani media to stop praising Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar who retired on November 16, 2013 after a 24-year career, reports Daily Times. A spokesman for the militants said Pa
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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on November 24 warned the Pakistani media to stop praising Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar who retired on November 16, 2013 after a 24-year career, reports Daily Times. A spokesman for the militants said Pakistanis should get behind their embattled captain Misbahul Haq, even though he was a “substandard and low-level player”. Shahidullah Shahid, the main ‘spokesman’ for the TTP said it was time for Pakistanis to shut up about the “Little Master”. “There is an Indian cricket player called Tendulkar. He has been exceedingly praised by Pakistani media and also praised by a lot of Pakistanis,” Shahid said in a video message, flanked by two masked men with AK-47s. “Now someone should tell Pakistani media and other Pakistanis that no matter how good Tendulkar is, they should not praise him, it is against Pakistani nationalism and against loyalty to the country.” “No matter that Misbahul Haq is a substandard and low-level player, Pakistani media should praise him because he is a Pakistani,” Shahid said in the video published online during the weekend. Shahid on November 28 confirmed the authenticity of the video over telephone from an undisclosed location.
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November - 24 
Traffic constable, Husnain Mubarak, a resident of Dobyan, was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle bourne assailants while he was on duty at Link Road in Swabi Town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at around 3:25pm on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. T
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Traffic constable, Husnain Mubarak, a resident of Dobyan, was shot dead by unidentified motorcycle bourne assailants while he was on duty at Link Road in Swabi Town of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at around 3:25pm on November 24, reports The Express Tribune. The constable died on the spot and the attackers escaped.
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November - 24 
Two gangsters affiliated with Uzair Jan Group, identified as Ijaz and Dilshad, were killed in an alleged encounter with the Rangers and the Police in Rangi Wara area within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provinci
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Two gangsters affiliated with Uzair Jan Group, identified as Ijaz and Dilshad, were killed in an alleged encounter with the Rangers and the Police in Rangi Wara area within the limits of Chakiwara Police Station in Lyari Town of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 24, reported The News. According to police official, the accused were were involved in heinous crimes and several cases were already registered in various Police Stations of Lyari.
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November - 24 
Two Policemen, identified as Gulzar and Fahim, were injured when unidentified militants hurled a locally made Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a Police mobile on routine patrol in SITE Industrial Area on November 24, reports Daily Times. Accordin
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Two Policemen, identified as Gulzar and Fahim, were injured when unidentified militants hurled a locally made Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a Police mobile on routine patrol in SITE Industrial Area on November 24, reports Daily Times. According to SHO Atiqur Rehman and other Police officials, members of banned militant groups like the banned TTP are behind most attacks. According to a senior police official, the attack could have been a reaction prompted by the killing of two TTP terrorists on November 23, 2013.
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November - 24 
Two soldiers were killed and five others injured on November 24 when a roadside bomb was detonated near a Security Forces' convoy on the road near Karamkot in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal A
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Two soldiers were killed and five others injured on November 24 when a roadside bomb was detonated near a Security Forces' convoy on the road near Karamkot in Mir Ali tehsil (revenue unit) of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), reports Dawn. According to sources, a remote-controlled bomb, planted along the road near Karamkot, was detonated when the SFs' convoy was travelling from Miranshah to Mir Ali. Subsequently, two soldiers were killed on the spot whereas five others were injured.
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November - 24 
A meeting held between UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Madhesi People´s Rights Forum-Nepal (MPRF-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav and Federal Socialist Party (FSP) Chairman Ashok Rai on November 24 decided to hold talks with EC officials over the "irreg
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A meeting held between UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Madhesi People´s Rights Forum-Nepal (MPRF-N) Chairman Upendra Yadav and Federal Socialist Party (FSP) Chairman Ashok Rai on November 24 decided to hold talks with EC officials over the "irregularities", reports Republica. FSP Chairman Ashok Rai after the meeting said "We have come to a common conclusion that there were serious irregularities while ferrying ballot boxes from polling booths to vote counting places. We have decided to hold talks with EC officials after gathering evidences of such irregularities." All three parties have alleged that there were serious irregularities after the voting, including replacing of ballot boxes, tampering of the seals, denying party representatives to accompany ballot boxes while ferrying them and surplus votes.
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November - 24 
In a meeting held at UCPN-M leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara’s residence in Kathmandu on November 24, Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Chairman Mohan Baidya suggested UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal not to retract from its decision of
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In a meeting held at UCPN-M leader Krishna Bahadur Mahara’s residence in Kathmandu on November 24, Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) Chairman Mohan Baidya suggested UCPN-M Chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal not to retract from its decision of boycotting the Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Kantipuronline.com. Following its loss in the CA election, the UCPN-M approached its breakaway faction with the proposal to collaborate in post-poll political activities. The CPN-Maoist-Baidya has agreed to forge a ‘working alliance’ with the UCPN-M on a condition that the latter sticks to its earlier decision to boycott the poll results entirely. Baidya said that his party is ready to forge an alliance with Dahal if he corrects the line of the party. Dahal, on November 22, had announced that his party would stay away from the CA process if the Government and the other parties do not agree to go for a review of the poll process.
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November - 24 
NC President Sushil Koirala at a press conference organized by Press Union Chitwan Chapter in Chitwan District on November 24 said that a coalition Government would be formed based on consensus among the political parties, reports The Himalayan Times
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NC President Sushil Koirala at a press conference organized by Press Union Chitwan Chapter in Chitwan District on November 24 said that a coalition Government would be formed based on consensus among the political parties, reports The Himalayan Times. He said 'There is no space for arrogance based on the poll result. Constitution will not be promulgated without consensus among the parties.' The country is in a very weak condition, he said, adding that all should come together to bail the country out of crisis and move to a path of progress.
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November - 24 
The Nepali Congress (NC) on November 24 emerged as the leading party in polls to elect an Assembly that will draft Nepal’s new Constitution, securing a 14-seat lead over the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML), while Prachand
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The Nepali Congress (NC) on November 24 emerged as the leading party in polls to elect an Assembly that will draft Nepal’s new Constitution, securing a 14-seat lead over the Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML), while Prachanda-led Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) were a distant third, reports The Hindu. With results of 240 out of 240 seats under the direct voting system announced, the NC led by Sushil Koirala bagged 105 seats followed by the CPN-UML, headed by Jhalanath Khanal, which grabbed 91 seats. The UCPN-M ranked third with 26 seats and the remaining 18 seats went to Madhesi and fringe parties.
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November - 24 
At least 30 people were injured as Police charged batons and fired rubber bullets to disperse a BNP-led 18- party alliance procession in the Tangail town of Tangail District on November 24, reports The Daily Star. A procession of the alliance was bro
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At least 30 people were injured as Police charged batons and fired rubber bullets to disperse a BNP-led 18- party alliance procession in the Tangail town of Tangail District on November 24, reports The Daily Star. A procession of the alliance was brought out from Shaheed Smrity Poura Udyan, protesting filing of a case against local leaders and activists of BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). When the procession reached Club Road area, law enforcers swooped on it from behind, leaving 30 persons injured.
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November - 24 
At least four students were hit by bullet as Police opened fire on feuding activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling AL and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP at Rajshahi Government College in
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At least four students were hit by bullet as Police opened fire on feuding activists of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL), the student wing of the ruling AL and Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), the student wing of BNP at Rajshahi Government College in Rajshahi District on November 24, reports The Daily Star. The injured persons are BCL activist Nazrul Islam, JCD activists Asadul Islam, Samiul Islam and Pias.
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November - 24 
Chief Minister of Northern Province C.V. Vigneswaran addressing a gathering at the Chavakachcheri Pradeshiya Sabha in Jaffna District said that the Government will be pressured to find a solution to the Tamil problem, reports Colombo Page. He said th
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Chief Minister of Northern Province C.V. Vigneswaran addressing a gathering at the Chavakachcheri Pradeshiya Sabha in Jaffna District said that the Government will be pressured to find a solution to the Tamil problem, reports Colombo Page. He said the Government will not be able to continue with a military style of governance in the North since the Northern Provincial Council was established by the people. He noted that the people in the Northern Province have clearly given their verdict indicating their desire for self-rule within the Provincial Council system. "However, certain Tamil and Muslim ministers in the government are trying to prevent the government from collaborating with the NPC," Wigneswaran charged.
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November - 24 
Main opposition United National Party (UNP) on November 24 said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Chairman of the Commonwealth has agreed in policy to take the country before an international human rights court in the official declaration signe
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Main opposition United National Party (UNP) on November 24 said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Chairman of the Commonwealth has agreed in policy to take the country before an international human rights court in the official declaration signed by the heads of states following the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Colombo, reports Colombo Page. The UNP issued a special statement expressing concern over the 39th sentence of the declaration signed by the Commonwealth leaders at the 2013 CHOGM that all heads of the Commonwealth nations would adhere to the Vienna Plus 20 action plan and all areas under the Vienna Declaration, thereby working towards strengthening international human rights mechanisms including universal periodic reviews. According to the UNP, the President in order to take over the Chairmanship of the Commonwealth has put the nation at risk of being taken before an international human rights court.
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November - 25 
A Police official from Khuti District of Jharkhand told IANS that cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), are indulging in contract killing, reports The Times o
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A Police official from Khuti District of Jharkhand told IANS that cadres of the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a breakaway faction of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), are indulging in contract killing, reports The Times of India. "We have now found a new trend -- Maoist guerrillas are indulging in contract killing. We have blocked levy collection at many points, and to generate resources, PLFI members are indulging in contract killing," said the Police official. "People engaged in rivalry or enmity are hiring PLFI members at rate of Rs.10,000 to Rs.30,000 to execute contract killings," the police official said. Police earlier considered the killings an outcome of rivalry between the CPI-Maoist and PLFI. Investigations into some cases of murder, however, revealed the new trend.
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November - 25 
Around 65 per cent polling was recorded in the third and final phase of election to 11 constituencies of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) in Goalpara and Kamrup (rural) Districts on November 25, reports The Telegraph. No untoward incident w
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Around 65 per cent polling was recorded in the third and final phase of election to 11 constituencies of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) in Goalpara and Kamrup (rural) Districts on November 25, reports The Telegraph. No untoward incident was reported from any polling booth.
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November - 25 
Defence Minister A.K. Antony said on November 25 that Pakistan should give maximum punishment to the perpetrators of November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports The Hindu. He stated, “They (Pakistan) should book the culprits and unles
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Defence Minister A.K. Antony said on November 25 that Pakistan should give maximum punishment to the perpetrators of November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks, reports The Hindu. He stated, “They (Pakistan) should book the culprits and unless they are given maximum punishment, I don’t think our nation will be satisfied.” He also said, “Before 26/11, coastal security apparatus was very weak but now we have been able to establish a vibrant and strong coastal security.” He said coordination with other stakeholders involved in coastal security has also improved.
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November - 25 
Elsewhere, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in a letter sent on November 25, warned State Government of every possibility of the recurrence of 2012 like clash in Kokrajhar “if proper steps are not taken at an appropriate time”, reports The Senti
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Elsewhere, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), in a letter sent on November 25, warned State Government of every possibility of the recurrence of 2012 like clash in Kokrajhar “if proper steps are not taken at an appropriate time”, reports The Sentinel. In an alert issued to the State government, the Centre has instructed to take all precautionary measures to maintain the law and order in the State. “We are worried over the law and order situation in Assam, especially in Kokrajhar. There are large–scale incidents of extortion and kidnapping,” said Sambhu Singh, Joint Secretary (NE) in the MHA. He said that danger of a communal clash is always there “although it does not seem to be imminent”.
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November - 25 
Lawyers for seven Pakistanis accused of involvement in the Mumbai 2008 attacks (also known as 26/11) on November 25 said the case against them “lacks evidence”, reports Daily Times. Pakistan charged seven men in 2009 over the attacks, but has insiste
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Lawyers for seven Pakistanis accused of involvement in the Mumbai 2008 attacks (also known as 26/11) on November 25 said the case against them “lacks evidence”, reports Daily Times. Pakistan charged seven men in 2009 over the attacks, but has insisted it needs to gather more evidence in India before proceeding further, infuriating New Delhi. Rizwan Abbasi, a lawyer for the accused said the Indians only had themselves to blame for the slow progress. “This case has many legal flaws and lacks evidence. It is being delayed in Pakistan because India has failed to provide required evidence against the accused,” he said in a news conference. The only gunman to survive the siege, Ajmal Kasab, was tried in Mumbai and hanged on November 21, 2012 for waging war against India, murder and terrorist attacks. “By hanging Kasab, India destroyed the only living evidence of these attacks and created problems for investigations in Pakistan,” Abbasi said. New Delhi has branded Pakistan’s attempts at prosecuting the men a “facade” and has insisted it has already handed over enough evidence to convict the accused. Abbasi claimed the dossiers handed over by India contained only “information and no solid evidence”. “There was also no proof that the attackers had any link with my clients because the phone numbers Indian authorities said were used for the contacts were not of Pakistani companies,” he added.
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November - 25 
Meanwhile, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operative was arrested during a routine check of vehicles in Golmuri area in Jamshedpur, the headquarters of the East Singhbhum District, reports The Hindu. The Maoist identified as Ujjal Sar
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Meanwhile, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) operative was arrested during a routine check of vehicles in Golmuri area in Jamshedpur, the headquarters of the East Singhbhum District, reports The Hindu. The Maoist identified as Ujjal Sarkar, a resident in Jalpaiguri of West Bengal, was arrested in the night of November 25.
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November - 25 
Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested the chief of the militant formation Rabha National Liberation Front (RNLF) from Dudhnoi Railway Station in Goalpara District on November 25, reports The Telegraph. The Police said they had information that RN
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Meanwhile, Security Forces (SFs) arrested the chief of the militant formation Rabha National Liberation Front (RNLF) from Dudhnoi Railway Station in Goalpara District on November 25, reports The Telegraph. The Police said they had information that RNLF leader Bhargav Rangkho alias Sunil Rabha was going to Guwahati with a companion. While they could apprehend Rangkho, his companion managed to flee under cover of darkness. The RNLF was formed in 1997 with the objective of putting pressure on the government to bring the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council under the Sixth Schedule. The police said the organisation had a strong base when it was formed but had become weak over time. “According to our information, they have only 16 or 17 cadres,” Goalpara Superintendent of Police Nitul Gogoi said.
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November - 25 
Palamu District Police on November 25 arrested Roshan Yadav, a sub-zonal ‘commander’ of PLFI, while going on a motorbike in Palamu, reports India Tv. Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP), Narendra Kumar Singh said, Yadav was the mastermind behind th
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Palamu District Police on November 25 arrested Roshan Yadav, a sub-zonal ‘commander’ of PLFI, while going on a motorbike in Palamu, reports India Tv. Palamu Superintendent of Police (SP), Narendra Kumar Singh said, Yadav was the mastermind behind the abduction of three SBI employees from Panki on July 27 this year. The three abducted bank staffs were released after a ransom of INR 2.4 million were paid to the PLFI, Police sad.
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November - 25 
Patna Police in the night of November 25 arrested an alleged cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Jogendra Ravidas alias Lighter, from village Bara under the Bhagwanganj Police Station area of Patna District, reports The Times o
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Patna Police in the night of November 25 arrested an alleged cadre of the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), Jogendra Ravidas alias Lighter, from village Bara under the Bhagwanganj Police Station area of Patna District, reports The Times of India. Patna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manu Maharaaj said Ravidas was the outfit's area ‘commander’ and an expert in making bombs. He was active in Patna, Gaya, Jehanabad, Arwal and Aurangabad Districts. There are 11 cases lodged against him with the Bhagwanganj Police Station and Jehanabad.
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November - 25 
Separately, amidst much media hype that talks between the Government of India and NSCN-IM have begun, a source from the Naga outfit has confided on November 25 that ‘formal’ talks are yet to start. “Yes, informally there have been meetings between th
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Separately, amidst much media hype that talks between the Government of India and NSCN-IM have begun, a source from the Naga outfit has confided on November 25 that ‘formal’ talks are yet to start. “Yes, informally there have been meetings between the NSCN-IM leadership and the Government of India representatives since November 20 but the dialogue is yet to resume formally,” clarified the NSCN-IM source, adding, “It is very difficult to say when the formal talks will begin.”
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November - 25 
Separately, People’s Revolutionary Army of Kangleipak (PREPAK) ‘publicity and propaganda, publicity officer’ Sanju Oinam claimed that it no connection whatsoever with Ningthoujam Mani (25), who was reportedly apprehended during a search operation by
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Separately, People’s Revolutionary Army of Kangleipak (PREPAK) ‘publicity and propaganda, publicity officer’ Sanju Oinam claimed that it no connection whatsoever with Ningthoujam Mani (25), who was reportedly apprehended during a search operation by a combined team of Thoubal commandos and 15 AR, from Kakching Irum Mapal, reports The Sangai Express on November 26.
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November - 25 
Six persons, including three children, were injured in a grenade blast by suspected IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadres at Bongaigaon town in Bongaigaon District on November 25, reports Times of India.
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Six persons, including three children, were injured in a grenade blast by suspected IK Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) cadres at Bongaigaon town in Bongaigaon District on November 25, reports Times of India. The condition of one of the minors, two-and-a-half-year-old Sumit Barman, admitted at a private hospital in Bongaigaon is reported to be critical.
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November - 25 
The Border Security Force (BSF) is all set to raise a 10-metre high embankment along International Border in Jammu frontier to secure people living in border belts from Pakistan firing, reports The Hindu on November 25. The embankment is being raised
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The Border Security Force (BSF) is all set to raise a 10-metre high embankment along International Border in Jammu frontier to secure people living in border belts from Pakistan firing, reports The Hindu on November 25. The embankment is being raised to secure people living along the (international) border and working close to the fence from falling victim to the firing from across the border at the time of tense situation, Inspector General BSF, Jammu Frontier, S.S. Tomar said on November 25. He said the embankment will be 135 feet wide and 10 metre high from Akhnoor Sector to Kathua.
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November - 25 
The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is making efforts to open a new theatre in south India with movement of armed cadres witnessed in Western Ghats and tri-junction of Tamil Nadu- Kerala-Karnataka, posing a serious security threat to the
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The Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) is making efforts to open a new theatre in south India with movement of armed cadres witnessed in Western Ghats and tri-junction of Tamil Nadu- Kerala-Karnataka, posing a serious security threat to the three States, reports The Hindu. In an internal communication, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said the CPI-Maoist’s efforts in the direction of expanding its organisational base in Western Ghats and the area around the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu-Kerala-Karnataka are discernible. The activities are in the form of relative increase in movement of armed cadres in the area, along with activities of its frontal organisations and over-ground elements. However, at this stage it can easily be controlled through a well-formulated action plan, the Home Ministry said. During this year, so far, presence and movement of armed CPI-Maoist groups have been noticed on over two dozen occasions in the Districts of Malappuram, Wayanand and Kannur in Kerala and Mysore, Kodagu, Udupi, Chikmagalur and Shimoga Districts in Karnataka. Though adjoining areas of Tamil Nadu have not witnessed any movement of armed Maoist cadres, activities of its front bodies have increased distinctively in Erode District, the Home Ministry said. Based on various intelligence inputs, the Ministry has asked Police forces of the three States to maintain strict vigil along the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu-Kerala-Karnataka and all-out efforts be made to check the activities of the Maoists in the initial stage itself.
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November - 25 
The Jharkhand Police have recovered a huge cache of explosives in Giridih District from near a culvert in the Belwaghati forest in the night of November 25, officials said, reports The Hindu. “We acted on specific information that Maoists had stored
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The Jharkhand Police have recovered a huge cache of explosives in Giridih District from near a culvert in the Belwaghati forest in the night of November 25, officials said, reports The Hindu. “We acted on specific information that Maoists had stored explosives and they planned to remove it on Monday night. On seeing us, a group of seven people fled the spot. We seized 5.5 quintals of two kinds of explosives kept in 10 bags along with a sealed drum weighing 40 to 45 kg, which may also contain chemicals. We suspect that this was meant to be used by Maoists to prepare improvised explosive devices,” said Kranti Kumar Gharhidesi, Giridih Superintendent of Police.
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November - 25 
The Meghalaya People’s Front (MPF) has sought Governor K K Paul’s intervention on the deteriorating law and order situation in the State, even as demanded for a probe into the nexus between politicians of the ruling coalition and the insurgents. Lead
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The Meghalaya People’s Front (MPF) has sought Governor K K Paul’s intervention on the deteriorating law and order situation in the State, even as demanded for a probe into the nexus between politicians of the ruling coalition and the insurgents. Leader of Opposition Donkupar Roy, who led the delegation of MPF– a combination of United Democratic Party (UDP), National People’s Party (NPP), Garo National Council (GNC) besides two Independent legislators also submitted a memorandum to the Governor on November 25. Speaking to media persons after the meeting, the MPF Secretary James Sangma said that the prevailing situation in the State and Garo Hills in particular warrants an immediate intervention of the Governor.
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November - 25 
The newly-formed A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) has said that it had not sent any extortion note to the Gramsevaks of Williamnagar, reports The Shillong Times on November 26. Reacting to this, the ANLA’s ‘commander in chief’, Tensuang Achik s
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The newly-formed A’chik National Liberation Army (ANLA) has said that it had not sent any extortion note to the Gramsevaks of Williamnagar, reports The Shillong Times on November 26. Reacting to this, the ANLA’s ‘commander in chief’, Tensuang Achik said in a statement issued here on November 25 that eight cadres fled from their camp after stealing arms and letter pads for their personal benefits. Hinting that serving of extortion notes was the handiwork of the deserters, the ANLA leader said that stern action would be taken against them for misusing the name of the outfit.
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November - 25 
The Sangai Express reports on November 25 that with the recent series of blasts at Ukhrul District leaving the people in a State of fear and apprehension, Churches in the District headquarters echoed with prayers for restoration of peace and serenity
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The Sangai Express reports on November 25 that with the recent series of blasts at Ukhrul District leaving the people in a State of fear and apprehension, Churches in the District headquarters echoed with prayers for restoration of peace and serenity.
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November - 25 
The Sangai express reports that a head mason, identified as Konjengbam Dolan, remains untraceable after he was abducted by some unidentified persons from their work site camp built between Phoibung and Thongjang villages Sadar Hills area of Senapati
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The Sangai express reports that a head mason, identified as Konjengbam Dolan, remains untraceable after he was abducted by some unidentified persons from their work site camp built between Phoibung and Thongjang villages Sadar Hills area of Senapati District on November 25.
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November - 25 
The Sangai Express reports that one Assam Rifles (AR) trooper has been killed while a civilian lost consciousness at the impact of an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at Keishampat (Imphal West District) in the afternoon of November 25 amidst
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The Sangai Express reports that one Assam Rifles (AR) trooper has been killed while a civilian lost consciousness at the impact of an improvised explosive device (IED) blast at Keishampat (Imphal West District) in the afternoon of November 25 amidst the heightened security arrangements put in place with special focus on the ongoing Manipur Sangai Festival. The deceased AR personnel have been identified as Rajeev Sharma (33) from Himachal Pradesh.
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November - 25 
The State Government, on November 25, said that it has done its part on the final peace pact with the Achik National Voulunteer Council (ANVC) and now, Centre has to take a final decision. “The State Government has done its part on the aspect of truc
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The State Government, on November 25, said that it has done its part on the final peace pact with the Achik National Voulunteer Council (ANVC) and now, Centre has to take a final decision. “The State Government has done its part on the aspect of truce and now the ball is in the court of the Central Government”, a senior Government official said.
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November - 25 
Unidentified gunmen on November 25 abducted a small tea grower, Prabin Sharma (28), from his garden at Toko Pathar under Pengeri Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph.
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Unidentified gunmen on November 25 abducted a small tea grower, Prabin Sharma (28), from his garden at Toko Pathar under Pengeri Police Station in Tinsukia District, reports The Telegraph.
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November - 25 
United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon's spokesman Martin Nesirky said on November 25 that it is "important" to bring November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks perpetrators to justice, reports The Times of India. The 26/11 terror attac
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United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-moon's spokesman Martin Nesirky said on November 25 that it is "important" to bring November 26, 2008 (26/11) Mumbai terrorist attacks perpetrators to justice, reports The Times of India. The 26/11 terror attacks, was a "terrible crime, an awful terrorist attack," Ban's spokesman said. "Certainly, it is important that those who were responsible are brought to justice. There has already been some action in that regard," he added.
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November - 25 
A contempt of court petition on November 25 has been moved against the incumbent defence secretary, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and others for not complying with the Supreme Court’s order about the recovery of a missing pe
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A contempt of court petition on November 25 has been moved against the incumbent defence secretary, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and others for not complying with the Supreme Court’s order about the recovery of a missing person who was allegedly abducted by an army officer, reports Daily Times. Abida Malik, wife of missing person Tasif Ali, filed the petition under Article 204 of the constitution read with Contempt of Court Ordinance 2003. She has asserted that Defence Secretary Lieutenant General (retired) Asif Yasin, COAS General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Rashid Mehmood, and GHQ Military Secretary Lieutenant General Mazhar Jameel all collectively impeded the process of investigation, which is itself an offence under the Pakistan Army Act. The petitioner said that it was the constitutional obligation of the superior hierarchy of the armed forces to act in aid of the Supreme Court, noting that the matter was sub judice and the court had questioned the conduct of an army officer. Abida Malik has claimed that Major Haider of Military Intelligence (MI) took away her husband in 2012 and since then she has had no information about him. The Defence Ministry had on June 12, 2013 submitted an application on behalf of the MI stating that according to their probe Tasif Ali was neither apprehended nor held in the custody of MI and that Major Haider was never posted at the set-up concerned and has no link with the abduction of Tasif Ali. The complaint has alleged that on December 5, 2012 an FIR was registered about her husband’s disappearance, and on February 1, 2013, the accused officer was posted out from 918 Intelligence Battalion to 61 Punjab. She claims that the entire matter was in the personal knowledge of General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, as the posting orders were issued with his approval.
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November - 25 
A girl was killed and six people were injured when a rocket fired by Iranian border forces hit three houses in Tump town of Kech (also known as Turbat) District on November 25, reports Dawn. Balochistan Home Secretary Asadur Rehman Gilani confirmed t
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A girl was killed and six people were injured when a rocket fired by Iranian border forces hit three houses in Tump town of Kech (also known as Turbat) District on November 25, reports Dawn. Balochistan Home Secretary Asadur Rehman Gilani confirmed the incident and said that the rocket fired from across the border had hit the houses in the town near Pakistan-Iran border. Sources said the three houses were destroyed in the attack. An official of Kech administration said that one of the houses belonged to Mullah Omer, who is a ‘commander’ of an Iran-based religious outfit, Jaish-ul-Adl. The two other houses were of Mullah Omer’s brother Abbas and his close relative Mohammad Arif.
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November - 25 
A number of shops and government offices were damaged in a blast inside Liaquat Market in Swabi District on November 25, reported The Express Tribune. Station House Officer (SHO) Swabi Police Station Izhar Shah said that nine shops sustained partial
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A number of shops and government offices were damaged in a blast inside Liaquat Market in Swabi District on November 25, reported The Express Tribune. Station House Officer (SHO) Swabi Police Station Izhar Shah said that nine shops sustained partial damage in an explosion occurred inside Liaquat Market on hospital road after a bomb had been planted by unidentified militants. The SHO said that the explosion was huge with as much as 10 kilogrammes of explosive material packed in a pressure cooker.
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November - 25 
A special court will start functioning in the first week of December for the trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on treason charges, reports Daily Times. The Federal Government on November 25 issued a notification regarding a
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A special court will start functioning in the first week of December for the trial of former President General (retired) Pervez Musharraf on treason charges, reports Daily Times. The Federal Government on November 25 issued a notification regarding appointment of Akram Sheikh as special prosecutor in the case but the lawyer could not obtain a copy of the notification. Earlier, the Law Ministry on November 18, 2013 sent a one-page letter to the Supreme Court requesting the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry to propose the names of judges for the special court. CJP instead of deciding the names himself, asked the chief justices of all the High Courts to nominate a judge of their respective courts. On receiving the names from all the High Courts, the CJP sent them to the Federal Government for selection of three. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Law and Justice sought PKR 3.1 million from the finance division as initial expenses for the special court that is to be set up for the trial of former President Pervez Musharraf for high treason, reports Dawn. The trial relates to imposition of emergency rule by him on November 3, 2007. Sources said that a request for release of the amount had been forwarded to the finance division last week, but a reply was still awaited. According to the sources, the ministry required the money for providing logistical support to judges of the special court and for day-to-day matter of the court. The sources said the law ministry would assign the responsibility of providing logistical support to the three-member court comprising Justice Faisal Arab of the Sindh High Court, Justice Tahira Safdar of Balochistan High Court and Justice Yawar Ali of the Lahore High Court. The Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif approved the names of the judges.
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November - 25 
A woman sustained injuries in firing incident in 100 quarters area of Korangi Town, reported Dawn.
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A woman sustained injuries in firing incident in 100 quarters area of Korangi Town, reported Dawn.
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November - 25 
An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a man was found from a graveyard in Kati Pahari within the remits of Peerabad Police Station in Orangi Town, reports Daily Times.
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An unidentified bullet-riddled dead body of a man was found from a graveyard in Kati Pahari within the remits of Peerabad Police Station in Orangi Town, reports Daily Times.
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November - 25 
Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) on November 25 released all the abducted teachers of a private school after questioning them for four days regarding their involvement in polio vaccination, reports Dawn. Hira Public School Principal Mohammad Qasim, who was among
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Lashkar-e-Islam (LI) on November 25 released all the abducted teachers of a private school after questioning them for four days regarding their involvement in polio vaccination, reports Dawn. Hira Public School Principal Mohammad Qasim, who was among the seven abducted teachers said that he along with his colleagues was set free by LI and they reached their homes. He also disputed the media reports about their abduction and insisted that they were only ‘called’ by the council of LI to explain their role in polio vaccination campaign in Bara. Qasim repeatedly said that they were not kidnapped by anyone and but only ‘called’ to explain as to why his institution was used for polio vaccination. However, despite Qasim’s repeated assertions that he along with his ‘missing’ colleagues was back home, the local political administration didn’t confirm their release. “Security Forces (SFs) and khasadars entered my school without permission and without any prior notice about administering polio vaccines to the children in the school,” he said about their role in the vaccination drive. He alleged that SFs herded the teaching staff to a corner of the school and ordered the health workers to administer polio drops to the children under the age of five. Qasim said that he along with the residents of Speen Qabar and adjoining localities in Bara was opposed to polio vaccination and had not allowed polio vaccination in the past. “Parents send their children to my school for learning as it is a school and not a health centre or an army base,” he said and warned that he would permanently close down his school if SFs ever tried to force him to help them in the polio vaccination. Seven teachers of Hira Public School in Sipah area of Bara tehsil (revenue unit) of Khyber Agency in Federally Administered tribal Areas (FATA) went missing on November 21, 2013 after a polio team just vaccinated children in the school. The news about their missing was leaked to media on November 23, 2013 as the political administration was trying to conceal the incident.
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November - 25 
Lawyers for seven Pakistanis accused of involvement in the Mumbai 2008 attacks (also known as 26/11) on November 25 said the case against them “lacks evidence”, reports Daily Times. Pakistan charged seven men in 2009 over the attacks, but has insiste
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Lawyers for seven Pakistanis accused of involvement in the Mumbai 2008 attacks (also known as 26/11) on November 25 said the case against them “lacks evidence”, reports Daily Times. Pakistan charged seven men in 2009 over the attacks, but has insisted it needs to gather more evidence in India before proceeding further, infuriating New Delhi. Rizwan Abbasi, a lawyer for the accused said the Indians only had themselves to blame for the slow progress. “This case has many legal flaws and lacks evidence. It is being delayed in Pakistan because India has failed to provide required evidence against the accused,” he said in a news conference. The only gunman to survive the siege, Ajmal Kasab, was tried in Mumbai and hanged on November 21, 2012 for waging war against India, murder and terrorist attacks. “By hanging Kasab, India destroyed the only living evidence of these attacks and created problems for investigations in Pakistan,” Abbasi said. New Delhi has branded Pakistan’s attempts at prosecuting the men a “facade” and has insisted it has already handed over enough evidence to convict the accused. Abbasi claimed the dossiers handed over by India contained only “information and no solid evidence”. “There was also no proof that the attackers had any link with my clients because the phone numbers Indian authorities said were used for the contacts were not of Pakistani companies,” he added.
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November - 25 
Pakistan on November 25 inducted the first fleet of indigenously developed strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), namely Burraq and Shahpar, in the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force, reports Daily Times. The induction of UAVs, which are very
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Pakistan on November 25 inducted the first fleet of indigenously developed strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), namely Burraq and Shahpar, in the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Air Force, reports Daily Times. The induction of UAVs, which are very effective force multipliers to the inventory of armed forces, is a landmark achievement. In the future these UAVs can also be gainfully employed in various socio-economic development projects.
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November - 25 
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers continued denying access to heavy vehicles transporting supplies for foreign forces in Afghanistan on November 25, while the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police registered cases against 35 people for causing disturbances
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers continued denying access to heavy vehicles transporting supplies for foreign forces in Afghanistan on November 25, while the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police registered cases against 35 people for causing disturbances to public order, reports Daily Times. “Dozens of vehicles were forced to return at a number of points in Peshawar, Nowshera, Dera Ismail Khan and Kohat Districts, while trucks carrying goods under the Afghan Transit Trade were allowed to continue their journey,” a spokesman for the PTI said in a statement. KP Police chief Nasir Khan Durrani ordered Police to file cases against all those who were disturbing public order, after which 35 PTI workers were booked by Pishtakhara Police Station in Peshawar. They were booked for manhandling truck drivers and obstructing smooth flow of traffic during the protest demonstration against drone strikes on Ring Road near Hayatabad. In addition, the All Pakistan Transporters Owners Association said on November 25 that truck drivers will not carry any NATO supplies as long as the PTI protest continues, reports The Express Tribune. The Association’s President Haji Malk Khwaja Muhammad Khan said truck drivers had been informed if they carry any NATO shipment, they would be personally responsible for the damages as both vehicles and goods could both be affected in such situations. Meanwhile, a top police official in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) directed law enforcement personnel on November 25 to initiate legal action following the lodging of an First Information Report (FIR) against the November 21, 2013, Hangu drone strike in which provincial authorities also want the United States (US) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to be included, reported The Express Tribune. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Nasir Durrani issued directives in the wake of an application filed by PTI’s central legal affairs Barrister Suleman Afridi, who is party to the issue. Also, legislators led by KP Finance Minister for Sirajul Haq, Information Minister Shah Farman and Agriculture Minister Shahram Khan Tarakai presented to the US Consulate a document on their demand to end drone strikes in Pakistan. “The people of KP and their Government condemn drone strikes as indisputably unlawful…therefore the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan should convey to the Government and people of the United States and its allies, directly and through the United Nations Security Council, that drone strikes must stop. As a sovereign state, Pakistan shall exercise all options available to it when its people and territory are victims of external aggression,” read the memorandum presented by representatives of the KP Government to the US Consulate. “A protest will also be held outside the Parliament House, the Prime Minister House, as well as UN offices in Islamabad,” stated Haq.
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November - 25 
Police and Rangers arrested 34 suspects during a targeted operation in Frontier Colony and Peerabad areas of Orangi Town on November 25, reports Dawn. In addition, 10 suspects were arrested by the SITE Police.
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Police and Rangers arrested 34 suspects during a targeted operation in Frontier Colony and Peerabad areas of Orangi Town on November 25, reports Dawn. In addition, 10 suspects were arrested by the SITE Police.
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November - 25 
Police on November 25 registered a case against Balochistan National Party–Mengal (BNP-M) chief, Sardar Akhtar Mengal in Khuzdar Police Station, reported Dawn. Abdul Qadir Sheikh, a Police Officer in Khuzdar said that First Information Report (FIR) w
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Police on November 25 registered a case against Balochistan National Party–Mengal (BNP-M) chief, Sardar Akhtar Mengal in Khuzdar Police Station, reported Dawn. Abdul Qadir Sheikh, a Police Officer in Khuzdar said that First Information Report (FIR) was registered on the application of Deputy Commissioner Khuzdar, Muhammad Ayaz Mandokhail. Mandokhail has alleged in the application that Sardar Akhtar Mengal had threatened him on telephone. "Sardar Mengal has issued serious life threats against me," Police official cited Deputy Commissioner's application. However, sources close to Sardar Akhtar Mengal have strongly contradicted the claims of Deputy Commissioner and termed it an attempt to press Sardar Mengal's voice for Baloch rights and resources. "Sardar Mengal cannot be pressurised through such tactics", the sources said.
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November - 25 
The fact-finding committee constituted to probe the November 15, 2013 Rawalpindi incident that killed eight people in an attack on Ashura procession on November 25 presented its report to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif which held the Police responsibl
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The fact-finding committee constituted to probe the November 15, 2013 Rawalpindi incident that killed eight people in an attack on Ashura procession on November 25 presented its report to Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif which held the Police responsible for the tragedy, reported Dawn. According to sources, the report said the Police had failed to take necessary and timely action which could have prevented the tragedy from occurring and that coordination among institutions was almost non-existent. Police did not demonstrate any sense of responsibility as even the city's Police Chief was not present on the spot as the situation went out of hand, the report added.
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November - 25 
The Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 25 referred an application filed by Pervez Musharraf for removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL) to the SHC chief justice, reports Daily Times. Musharraf had filed a petition for the removal of his
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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on November 25 referred an application filed by Pervez Musharraf for removal of his name from the Exit Control List (ECL) to the SHC chief justice, reports Daily Times. Musharraf had filed a petition for the removal of his name from the ECL, saying he has to visit his ailing mother. The applicant’s counsel, AQ Halepota, submitted that trial courts had confirmed Musharraf’s bail in all cases and the act of placing his name on ECL was violation of fundamental rights. However, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Muhammad Zahid Khan filed comments on November 22, 2013, on behalf of the Interior Ministry, submitting that Musharraf’s name was put on the ECL by the Ministry after fulfilling all legal requirements. Justice Sajjad Ali Shah has directed its office to place the matter before the SHC Chief Justice.
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November - 25 
Two people, including a Shia man, identified as Munir Hussain (43), and his wife, Razia Hussain (40), were killed near Sanobar Cottage within the jurisdiction of New Karachi Police Station in North Karachi area of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi, the
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Two people, including a Shia man, identified as Munir Hussain (43), and his wife, Razia Hussain (40), were killed near Sanobar Cottage within the jurisdiction of New Karachi Police Station in North Karachi area of North Nazimabad Town in Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on November 25, reported Daily Times.
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November - 25 
In its central committee meeting on November 25, the UCPN-M has decided to participate in the newly elected Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. Concurrently, it has demanded to form a high-level probe commission to investigate the cases of
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In its central committee meeting on November 25, the UCPN-M has decided to participate in the newly elected Constituent Assembly (CA), reports Nepal News. Concurrently, it has demanded to form a high-level probe commission to investigate the cases of election frauds. The party in a statement said "We want to make it clear that the UCPN (M) is committed to the political discourse, peace, and constitution making process as endorsed by our party's seventh national convention in Hetauda, However, fraud and conspiracy hatched against us have to be investigated through an independent high-level commission."
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November - 25 
Speaking at an interaction organized at Reporters' Club in Kathmandu on November 25, leaders of various political parties has pledged to give first priority to constitution making as per the new popular mandate, reports Nepal News. Communist Party of
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Speaking at an interaction organized at Reporters' Club in Kathmandu on November 25, leaders of various political parties has pledged to give first priority to constitution making as per the new popular mandate, reports Nepal News. Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxists Leninist (CPN-UML) Vice-chair Bidhya Bhandari said her party's first priority was constitution drafting and that special effort would be made to bring both the Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist (UCPN-M) and the Mohan Baidya-led Communist Party Nepal-Maoist (CPN-Maoist-Baidya) into the constitution making process. Nepali Congress (NC) leader Sujata Koirala said as constitution making was the major agenda of the moment, the NC will not be giving priority to Government formation and other issues. Chairman of Rastriya Janamorcha Nepal Chitra Bahadur KC said the parties now need to be committed to drafting the new constitution, as the people have rejected those 'distributing' ethnic and regional states.
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November - 25 
A man was killed and 10 others were injured when the activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) clashed with law enforcers and blasted crude bombs in Sadar sub-District of Comilla District on November 25, reports The Da
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A man was killed and 10 others were injured when the activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) clashed with law enforcers and blasted crude bombs in Sadar sub-District of Comilla District on November 25, reports The Daily Star. The dead victim is identified as Delwar Hossain (35). Delwar sustained bomb injuries at his head. Fazar Ali, father of the deceased, claimed that Delwar was a human hauler driver.
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November - 25 
Cadres of JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) severed tendons of three activists of Jubo League, the youth wing of Awami League (AL) at Zianagar sub-District under the Pirojpur District on November 25, reports The Daily Star. The vic
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Cadres of JeI and its student wing Islami Chhatra Shibir (ICS) severed tendons of three activists of Jubo League, the youth wing of Awami League (AL) at Zianagar sub-District under the Pirojpur District on November 25, reports The Daily Star. The victims are identified as Bahadur Khan (32), president of Jubo League unit of ward No 3 union, its vice president Akman Sarder (35), and activist Emran (22).
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November - 25 
The BNP-led 18-party opposition alliance on November 25 evening announced a 48-hour countrywide blockade from November 26 rejecting the parliamentary polls schedule, reports The Daily Star. In a press briefing arranged minutes after the schedule anno
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The BNP-led 18-party opposition alliance on November 25 evening announced a 48-hour countrywide blockade from November 26 rejecting the parliamentary polls schedule, reports The Daily Star. In a press briefing arranged minutes after the schedule announcement, BNP acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam called upon the Election Commission postpone the polls schedule until a consensus on polls-time government is reached among the political parties.
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November - 25 
The Election Commission (EC) on November 25 announced that the 10th general election will be held on January 5, amid fear of further violence and uncertainty over the BNP-led opposition alliance’s participation in the polls, reports The Daily Star. U
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The Election Commission (EC) on November 25 announced that the 10th general election will be held on January 5, amid fear of further violence and uncertainty over the BNP-led opposition alliance’s participation in the polls, reports The Daily Star. Unveiling the polls fixture, Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad urged all political parties to join the election. In a televised address to the nation, he also assured them of taking all necessary measures, including deployment of the armed forces, to ensure a free and fair election.
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November - 25 
The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on November 25 arrested a suspected cadre of banned outfit Hizbut Tahrir at Mohammadpur Town Hall area in Dhaka city, reports New Age. The arrestee was identified as Jamal Uddin Ahmed (30), a former student of Dhaka E
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The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) on November 25 arrested a suspected cadre of banned outfit Hizbut Tahrir at Mohammadpur Town Hall area in Dhaka city, reports New Age. The arrestee was identified as Jamal Uddin Ahmed (30), a former student of Dhaka Engineering Institute.
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November - 25 
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa while addressing the international maritime security conference in Galle city of Galle District on November 25 said that genuine cooperation among nations is needed to fight terrorism in a systematic and coordina
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Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa while addressing the international maritime security conference in Galle city of Galle District on November 25 said that genuine cooperation among nations is needed to fight terrorism in a systematic and coordinated manner, reports The Hindu. He said “Fight against terrorism is a global task; nations should support each other’s efforts whole heartedly. Genuine cooperation among nations at highest levels is needed for this to happen in a systematic and coordinated fashion.” Mr. Rajapaksa said Sri Lanka had begun operating stringently regulated and secure floating armouries to fulfill this requirement including providing training for sea marshals.
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November - 25 
The military on November 25 banned attempts to commemorate the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, saying any move to glorify terrorists that belonged to a proscribed organization would be illegal, reports The Times of India. Military sp
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The military on November 25 banned attempts to commemorate the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) rebels, saying any move to glorify terrorists that belonged to a proscribed organization would be illegal, reports The Times of India. Military spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasooriya said "Promoting and propagating separatist ideology within Sri Lanka directly or indirectly even by using media freedom and attempting to commemorate or glorify terrorists that belonged to a proscribed organization would be illegal." November 26 (today) coincided with the slain LTTE leader Velupillai Prabakaran's birthday and the death of the group's first fighting cadre in 1982.
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November - 26 
A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion occurred on the Sripul Bridge in Silchar–Imphal road in Lakhipur sub–division of Cachar District on November 26, reports The Sentinel. The blast took place just after the convoys of State Ministe
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A powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion occurred on the Sripul Bridge in Silchar–Imphal road in Lakhipur sub–division of Cachar District on November 26, reports The Sentinel. The blast took place just after the convoys of State Minister of Tea Tribes Welfare Prithibi Majhi and Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Dinesh Prasad Goala crossed the bridge. Sources said that both Majhi and Goala had a narrow escape.
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November - 26 
Also, following the incident Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspect, identified as Narengbam Biromala Sinha alias Ayingbi alias Komina (25), from the surrounding area, reports The Telegraph. The arrested PLA cadre belongs to Mangalpur of Bangladesh
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Also, following the incident Security Forces (SFs) arrested a suspect, identified as Narengbam Biromala Sinha alias Ayingbi alias Komina (25), from the surrounding area, reports The Telegraph. The arrested PLA cadre belongs to Mangalpur of Bangladesh. One preliminary question, Ayingbi disclosed that she is an important cadre of RPF/PLA and was involved in extortion and targeting SF deployed in Bishnupur District. The cadre was presently staying at Kunjamani Handloom, Palace Compound opposite Angom Leirak crossing of Imphal East
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November - 26 
Also, SFs arrested a woman cadre of KCP-Noyon faction (KCP-Noyon), identified as Akham Sanjota Devi from Kakching bazar Budhiraj Road in Thoubal District on November 26. One mobile handset with SIM card was seized from her.
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Also, SFs arrested a woman cadre of KCP-Noyon faction (KCP-Noyon), identified as Akham Sanjota Devi from Kakching bazar Budhiraj Road in Thoubal District on November 26. One mobile handset with SIM card was seized from her.
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November - 26 
Also, the State Police on November 26 said the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) was involved in November 25 evening’s blast in Bongaigaon town which left six people injured, reports The Shillong Times. Addition
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Also, the State Police on November 26 said the IK Songbijit faction of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB-IKS) was involved in November 25 evening’s blast in Bongaigaon town which left six people injured, reports The Shillong Times. Additional director General of Police (ADG-law and order) AP Raut said the Police have reports to link NDFB-IKS with the blast. “We have information on those involved and they will be nabbed soon,” he said. Six suspects have already been picked up in this connection and two of them will be arrested and remanded to custody, Bongaigaon Superintendent of Police Abhijit Bora said. Stating that the NDFB-IKS was behind the attack, Bora said, “the owner of the Hero motorcycle showroom had received extortion demand from the outfit. The blast is a threat tactics by the outfit as the money has not been paid as yet.”
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November - 26 
Following the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) alert about Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) trying to regroup in the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, Police officials in Erode have increased the number of armed guards
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Following the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) alert about Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) trying to regroup in the tri-junction of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, Police officials in Erode have increased the number of armed guards at Police Stations on the Tamil Nadu-Karnataka border, reports The Times of India. Erode Superintendent of Police (SP) R Ponni said Police have tied up with Q-branch officials to collect information about movement of 'strangers' in Kadambur, Burgur, Thalavady and other forest areas. Inspector General of Police (west zone) S Davidson Devasirvatham claimed there was no Maoist movement in western Tamil Nadu.
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November - 26 
Four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers have been killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District in the morning of November 27 (today)
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Four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers have been killed in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast by suspected Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) cadres in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur District in the morning of November 27 (today), reports The Times of India. The CRPF men were killed while going for a civic action programme for the villagers. According to reports, the CRPF personnel are still engaged in an encounter with the Maoists near a forest in Bijapur.
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November - 26 
Further, highly placed Police sources have revealed that members of Manipur based militant groups are suspected to be involved in blowing off of a bridge in Cachar District on November 26 and the main aim was to cut off the road leading to Manipur, r
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Further, highly placed Police sources have revealed that members of Manipur based militant groups are suspected to be involved in blowing off of a bridge in Cachar District on November 26 and the main aim was to cut off the road leading to Manipur, reports The Assam Tribune on November 27. However, Lakhipur Police Station Officer-in-Charge pointed the finger of suspicion to Hmar People’s Conference (HPC) and Nationalist socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM).Border Road Task Force (BRTF) authorities have closed the damaged RCC Bridge No. 83 on NH-37 connecting Silchar in Assam with Imphal in Manipur to heavy vehicles for the next six months adds Times of India.
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November - 26 
In addition, United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on January 26 claimed responsibility for November 25 bomb blast in the Imphal city that killed an Assam Rifles (AR) jawan and wounded a shopkeeper, reports The Sangai Express.
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In addition, United National Liberation Front (UNLF) on January 26 claimed responsibility for November 25 bomb blast in the Imphal city that killed an Assam Rifles (AR) jawan and wounded a shopkeeper, reports The Sangai Express.
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November - 26 
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) posters issuing threats to panches (members of the Panchayat, village level local self Government institution) were plastered all over Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Residents of the District are in fear of the actio
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Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) posters issuing threats to panches (members of the Panchayat, village level local self Government institution) were plastered all over Pulwama District, reports Daily Excelsior. Residents of the District are in fear of the action that the LeT will take.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, a delegation from Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), on November 26, submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister’s office, demanding that the government direct the police to arrest the three Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN (
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Meanwhile, a delegation from Action Committee Against Unabated Taxation (ACAUT), on November 26, submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister’s office, demanding that the government direct the police to arrest the three Khole-Kitovi faction of NSCN (NSCN-KK) cadres involved in the November 17 assault on Kiho H Sumi, reports The Shillong Times. The sources said Khio was assaulted by three NSCN-KK cadres for ‘questioning the illegal collection of tax by the cadres.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, CM, Dr Mukul Sangma on November 26 said that security agencies would verify any such link and legal action would be taken, reports The Shillong Times.Dr Sangma said the nexus between some politicians and rebel outfits operating in the stat
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Meanwhile, CM, Dr Mukul Sangma on November 26 said that security agencies would verify any such link and legal action would be taken, reports The Shillong Times.Dr Sangma said the nexus between some politicians and rebel outfits operating in the state cannot be ruled out.“Whenever such information is brought to the notice of the government with sufficient evidence, the law will take its own course and no politician will be insinuated from the purview of law,” CM said. Dr Sangma said the politician-rebel nexus is not confined only to one political party. “It can be with other political parties too,” he added.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, sources confirmed that no live was lost, but only one Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre was injured in the gunfight between Naga militants at Nagaching in Tamenglong District on November 26. Police source identified the injured ZUF cadr
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Meanwhile, sources confirmed that no live was lost, but only one Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadre was injured in the gunfight between Naga militants at Nagaching in Tamenglong District on November 26. Police source identified the injured ZUF cadre as Malokpou Gangmei (25). Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang (NSCN-K) has also denied involvement of its cadres in the shoot out. Dismissing the news report that said that cadres of the NSCN-K were involved in the encounter, the publicity wing of the NSCN-K said the outfit would not remain a silent spectator if the current trend continues. It urged both the warring outfits [ZUF and NSCN-Isak-Muivah-(NSCN-IM)] to retreat to their own area. It may be mentioned that around 100 cadres of the NSCN-IM launched an offensive against the ZUF cadres at Nagaching, three kilometres away from Lukhumbi (near Noney) in Tamenglong District.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) claimed that the bomb attack which targeted a foot patrol party of 6/8 Gorkha Regiment (GR) near Kiyamba Sanglen in Bishnupur Bazar in Bishnupur District on November 26, reports The Sangai Express. RP
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Meanwhile, the Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) claimed that the bomb attack which targeted a foot patrol party of 6/8 Gorkha Regiment (GR) near Kiyamba Sanglen in Bishnupur Bazar in Bishnupur District on November 26, reports The Sangai Express. RPF claimed that the attack was carried out by a special warfare group of its armed wing People’s Liberation Army (PLA). According to Bishnupur Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP-Ops), M Rameshwar, the bomb exploded moments after a patrol party of 6/8 GR went past the spot. There was no human casualty and the blast did little damage to the surrounding area, adds The Telegraph.
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November - 26 
Meanwhile, Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on November 26 assured a group of young girl students from Samba District that security forces will not allow terrorists to enter the State and carry out attacks, reports Daily Excelsior. P
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Meanwhile, Union Minister of Home Affairs Sushilkumar Shinde on November 26 assured a group of young girl students from Samba District that security forces will not allow terrorists to enter the State and carry out attacks, reports Daily Excelsior. Police and military presence in Samba will prevent any recurrence of terrorist incidents, Shinde was quoted as saying in a statement issued by the Central Reserve Police Force. Pakistani terrorists on September 26, 2013, after sneaking into Kathua-Samba Districts had killed 10 people.
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Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.
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